“Into the Woods”, University of Michigan, is wonderful (review)

“Into the Woods” presented by the University of Michigan Musical Theater Program, is the only local production of this (way way overproduced)show that I have seen that does it the way it’s supposed to be done.  I had the fortune to see the original Into the Woods on Broadway when I was living there inContinue reading ““Into the Woods”, University of Michigan, is wonderful (review)”

Stunning “Ragtime” at University of Michigan Musical Theatre Program (Review)

The University of Michigan’s Musical Theatre Program has another stunning success on their hands. As usual, all performances are sold out, so beg, borrow, or take up any friend’s offer of an extra ticket to see this wonderful production. Seen on sold-out Friday night, this production proves once again why it is one of theContinue reading “Stunning “Ragtime” at University of Michigan Musical Theatre Program (Review)”

“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”

Stunning “42nd Street” by University of Michigan Musical Theatre Program

I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again — there is absolutely nobody that presents more professional musical theatre regionally than the University of Michigan Musical Theatre program. Recently celebrating it’s 25th birthday, the program is going strong, with graduates consistently working on Broadway and nationwide. Nowhere is this professionalism more evident than inContinue reading “Stunning “42nd Street” by University of Michigan Musical Theatre Program”