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Astonishing TITANIC at University of Michigan

I rarely review educational theater productions, but I think we have all come to learn that the University of Michigan Musical Theater program isn’t your ordinary college theater but a nationally known professional training ground leading directly to Broadway. That being said, they opened the musical Titanic last night at the Power Center and itContinue reading “Astonishing TITANIC at University of Michigan”

Outside Mullingar is a delightful romantic comedy at the Dio Theatre

With a lovely script by John Patrick Shanley (Doubt) though closer in tone to his screenplay for Moonstruck, the Dio has crafted Outside Mullingar a lovely Irish romantic comedy that opened last night in Pinckney. What’s more, since so few people (including myself) have ever read or seen the show before the play has aContinue reading “Outside Mullingar is a delightful romantic comedy at the Dio Theatre”

Dio presents a sparkling “It’s a Wonderful Life – A Live Radio Play” (Sold out)

Entirely sold out through December 23rd ( call the box office at (517) 672-6009, Tuesday through Saturday from noon to 2pm to be placed on a cancellation list), The Dio has created another tremendous production for the holidays – “It’s A Wonderful Life – A Live Radio Play – which sparkles with holiday cheer andContinue reading “Dio presents a sparkling “It’s a Wonderful Life – A Live Radio Play” (Sold out)”

THE BODYGUARD THE MUSICAL brings the songs…and the talent at Croswell Opera House

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”

“Billy Elliot” has Big Night at the 2009 Tonys

As predicted in this blog a month ago (and most blogs about Broadway, lets be fair) Billy Elliot had a big night at the Tony awards last night, winning 10 awards, including Best Musical. The voters took pity on Next to Normal by awarding it Best Score, one of only two major awards that BillyContinue reading ““Billy Elliot” has Big Night at the 2009 Tonys”