The best 17 shows west of the Hudson are on display in the single “Gutenberg The Musical” at The Dio theater in Pinckney. Brilliantly executed by stars Richard Payton and David Moan, hilariously directed by Steve Debruyne, with musical direction by Brian Buckner, the show is a non-stop laugh-fest the likes of which has notContinue reading “Exceptional Gutenberg The musical at the Dio is the funniest show you’ve never seen before”
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Inman and company send Bridges soaring (The Dio – Review)
About two years ago, I spent an elated evening on Broadway watching and listening to Kelli O’Hara and Steven Pasquale sing Jason Robert Brown’s masterwork score in the musical The Bridges of Madison County. There’s similar musical magic on display at the Dio. Bridges is a production that can clearly be considered The Dio’s best yetContinue reading “Inman and company send Bridges soaring (The Dio – Review)”
The Drowsy Chaperone at The Dio will Lift you Up (Review)
What do you do when you feel a bit melancholy, bored, needing to escape for a little? If you love getting lost in a book, a selection of music, or resort to food during those moments, make your way to The Dio in Pinckney. Man in Chair knows exactly how you feel and will takeContinue reading “The Drowsy Chaperone at The Dio will Lift you Up (Review)”
Wedding-filled “Always a Bridesmaid at the Dio (review)
Watching a Jones Hope Wooten comedy is a bit like sitting back and binge watching four episodes of your favorite new television sitcom. Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope and Jamie Wooten, collectively know as Jones Hope Wooten, have written many comedies, including the Dio’s current offering “Always a Bridesmaid” (one of their most performed shows, afterContinue reading “Wedding-filled “Always a Bridesmaid at the Dio (review)”
Remarkable “Violet” at The Dio Theatre (Review)
The musical “Violet” by Brian Crawley and Jeanine Tesori has taken residence at The Dio Theatre in Pinckney for the next six weeks, and it is their strongest offering yet. Led by a remarkable performance by Mahalia Greenway in the title role, this is a musical that has already claimed a place in musical theaterContinue reading “Remarkable “Violet” at The Dio Theatre (Review)”
“Bus Stop” at the Dio…and some yummy chicken…
Have you met the denizens of Grace’s diner? What? You haven’t? Either on stage or in the movie? Or on television’s HBO a while back? Well, here’s your chance to catch up with a bunch of strangers learning about love in Dio’s production of William Inge’s Bus Stop (1955). First, there’s spunky and love-starved Grace,Continue reading ““Bus Stop” at the Dio…and some yummy chicken…”
Luscious Wildhorn score makes Dracula at the Dio soar (review)
Running only 150-some performances on Broadway in 2004, Frank Wildhorn’s musical adaptation of Dracula has taken on a life of its own with multiple rewrites in major productions. The revised (better) version is now playing at the Dio Theatre in Pinckney, and you can instantly see what attracted him to the project to begin withContinue reading “Luscious Wildhorn score makes Dracula at the Dio soar (review)”
It’s baa-aack…Forever Plaid at the Dio (Review 2014)…and its delicious
Last summer, The Dio made a big opening splash with its production of Forever Plaid…well, its back this summer in a spiffed-up production featuring those lovable dead guys, The Plaids…and its as delicious as ever. Returning from last summer are Steve DeBruyne (Frankie a.k.a. Francis) and Thomas Mate (Smudge a.k.a. Smudge). Joining them are Cody MusteffeContinue reading “It’s baa-aack…Forever Plaid at the Dio (Review 2014)…and its delicious”
“The Dixie Swim Club” at The Dio is sparkling fun (Review)
The Dixie Swim Club, by Jones Hope Wooten is the current terrific offering at The Dio in Pinckney. What, you say? You’ve never heard of Jones Hope Wooten? Well, Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope, and Jamie Wooten are only one of the most produced play-writing teams in America today — and not only that, they areContinue reading ““The Dixie Swim Club” at The Dio is sparkling fun (Review)”
Country fun at The Dio (“Country Roads”) Review
There’s a lot of country fun to be found in Leslie Jo Hood’s “Country Roads” which opened at The Dio in Pinckney last night. Let me preface this by saying that this is not a true musical comedy — its a musical entertainment following a typically delicious dinner at the venue. Here’s my advice: ignoreContinue reading “Country fun at The Dio (“Country Roads”) Review”
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