I was at a Whitney Houston tribute concert last night and a play broke out. That’s the headline I wanted to use back in 2017 when I reviewed the touring production of The Bodyguard The Musical at Wharton Center, but honestly, I forgot, so I’m using it today. Opening last night at the Croswell OperaContinue reading “THE BODYGUARD THE MUSICAL brings the songs…and the talent at Croswell Opera House”
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“101 Dalmations” musical posts closing notice
“101 Dalmations” the musical, has posted a closing notice. It will continue with its current tour, which opens in NYC at Madison Square Garden in a few weeks, and will close on 4/18. All further national tour dates have been cancelled. This is a shame — I’ve previously written a blog entry on the show.Continue reading ““101 Dalmations” musical posts closing notice”
“The Wizard of Oz” musical tour – non-Equity
As a point of reference, the current NETworks (MSG tours) musical of “The Wizard of Oz” is non-equity. As a member of SDC, the directors and choreographers professional theatre union, I can not in good conscious review this production as a professional musical theatre tour in Detroit. I can not comment on the quality ofContinue reading ““The Wizard of Oz” musical tour – non-Equity”
101 Dalmations, the Musical — Review
There are three reasons to see 101 DALMATIONS, THE MUSICAL….1) Rachel York, 2) Rachel York, and 3) Rachel York. Playing Cruella DeVil she has enough energy for three shows — look out Glenn Close, your nemesis has arrived. Rachel York in 101 Dalmations, The Musical. Cast, kids, and Dogs in 101 Dalmations, the Musical Ok,Continue reading “101 Dalmations, the Musical — Review”
Patti Lupone at Hill Auditorium — Review
The first of the fall’s big local Broadway Events occured last night at Hill Auditorium, presented by the University Musical Society at the University of Michigan — Patti Lupone in concert (“Coulda Woulda Shoulda”). Comprised of songs she has sung in Broadway productions, songs she could have sung, and songs she made her own withContinue reading “Patti Lupone at Hill Auditorium — Review”
Legally Blonde, The Musical — Tour, Detroit
Legally Blonde, the musical, as any 13-year old girl knows, is the girl-power Broadway show that tells the tale of Elle Woods trip to Harvard Law School, initially to follow her ex-boyfriend, and ultimately to find success as a lawyer, find new love, and save the day for a former sorority sister accused of murder.Continue reading “Legally Blonde, The Musical — Tour, Detroit”
“Evita” – University of Michigan Musical Theatre Program
“Evita”, currently running at the Lydia Mendelssohn Theatre at the University of Michigan is a musical theatre diamond. Presented by the Musical Theatre department, it is as slick as a Broadway tour, and as tight as a college production can be. The production reaffirms that the only current professional caliber musical theatre being presented inContinue reading ““Evita” – University of Michigan Musical Theatre Program”
Bloodless, emotionless Sweeney Todd at Encore
When you drain the blood out of Sweeney Todd (the current musical at Encore Musical Theatre Company) you drain the emotion out of the piece as well. When the emotion is gone, there isn’t much to this Sondheim masterpiece. Walter O’Neil (Sweeney Todd) and Sarah Litzsinger (Mrs. Lovett) “By the Sea” Steve DeBruyne (Anthony) andContinue reading “Bloodless, emotionless Sweeney Todd at Encore”
Musicals that are appropriate for small venues (Musical Theater 101)
Seeing the announcement of yet another inappropriate musical in a small venue local theatre, I thought I would help them out by listing, from a directing and design point of view, musicals that are appropriate for small venue theaters and those that are not. I list appropriate shows in alphabetical order, followed by inappropriate showsContinue reading “Musicals that are appropriate for small venues (Musical Theater 101)”
Professional Musical Theatre – Detroit Regional 2009-2010
Broadway is alive and well across the region during the coming musical theatre season. Note that the following list is not comprehensive, and it does not include any community theatre listings nor small venues, only professional theatre in full-sized houses. I have included UM and MSU seasons at the end. This includes Detroit musical theatreContinue reading “Professional Musical Theatre – Detroit Regional 2009-2010”
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