Two Dearborn high schools open musicals next week, with Dearborn High School presenting the high school version of Tina Fey’s “Mean Girls” and Divine Child High School presenting Meredith Willson’s “The Music Man.” In addition, the musical comedy “The Book Mormon” returns to the Fisher Theater. DHS PRESENTS ‘MEAN GIRLS – THE MUSICAL’ HIGH SCHOOL VERSION Dearborn High School presents “Mean Girls – The Musical” at 7:30 p.m. March 15 to 18 at Valentine Auditorium at DHS, 19501 W. Outer Drive in Dearborn. A … [Read more...] about Two musicals to enjoy: DHS ‘Mean Girls’ and DCHS ‘The Music Man’
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A double delight: PGD presents ‘Becky’s New Car,’ with the OBTC opening ‘To Peter Pan on her 70th Birthday’
Two shows with strong female protagonists – Steven Dietz’s “Becky’s New Car” at the Players Guild of Dearborn and Sarah Ruhl’s “To Peter Pan on Her 70th Birthday” will warm up local stages during winter’s lingering days. ‘BECKY’S NEW CAR’ AT THE PLAYERS GUILD OF DEARBORN “Becky’s New Car” follows a middle-aged woman in a middle-management job with a middling marriage who suddenly has change thrust upon her in the form of a socially-inept and grief-stricken millionaire who stumbles into the car dealership where she … [Read more...] about A double delight: PGD presents ‘Becky’s New Car,’ with the OBTC opening ‘To Peter Pan on her 70th Birthday’
PSCSP presents ‘Wizard of Oz;’ Fisher brings ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ to town
Local theaters will help take your mind off the unpredictable winter weather with two favorite musicals next week, as P.S. Center Stage Players present “The Wizard of Oz” and the 50th anniversary tour of “Jesus Christ Superstar” comes to the Fisher Theater. PSCSP PRESENT ‘THE WIZARD OF OZ’ AT JO BRIGHTON AUDITORIUM IN WYANDOTTE Be ready to click your heels as you whisper “there’s no place like home” as P.S. Center Stage Players present “The Wizard of Oz” at 7 p.m. March 2, 3, 9 and 10 at Jo Brighton Auditorium in … [Read more...] about PSCSP presents ‘Wizard of Oz;’ Fisher brings ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ to town
Ringwald explores gun violence in U.S. culture through Sondheim’s ‘Assassins’
As Michigan reels from the recent gun violence at Michigan State University, the Ringwald opens a show that explores the pervasive culture of violence in the United States with the Tony Award-winning musical “Assassins” Feb. 24 through March 20 at the Ringwald Theater in Ferndale. The show, with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by John Weidman, is based on an original concept by Charles Gilbert Jr. The story, framed against the backdrop of a sinister carnival game, focuses on assassins who tried – some … [Read more...] about Ringwald explores gun violence in U.S. culture through Sondheim’s ‘Assassins’
Being human: DYPAC presents ‘Children of Eden;’ Fisher offers ‘Jagged Little Pill’
From the book of Genesis to modern times, people pass on their stories, relating how they and their families survive and thrive through good times and bad. Telling those stories on stage is an important part of our shared experience, whether one is retelling Biblical events or the struggles of the present day. TRENTON’S DYPAC PRESENTS ‘CHILDREN OF EDEN JR.’ The Downriver Youth Performing Arts Center presents, “Children of Eden Jr.” Feb. 17 to 19 at the Trenton Village Theater, 2447 W. Jefferson Ave. in … [Read more...] about Being human: DYPAC presents ‘Children of Eden;’ Fisher offers ‘Jagged Little Pill’
‘Pride and Prejudice’ onstage at the Theatre Company of Detroit Mercy
The Theatre Company of Detroit Mercy presents Jane Austen’s classic love story, “Pride and Prejudice,” adapted for the stage by Kate Hamill, Feb. 10 to 26 at the Marlene Boll Theatre at the Boll Family YMCA, 1401 Broadway in Detroit. The love story focuses on Elizabeth “Lizzy” Bennet and Mr. Fitzwilliam Darcy, who must learn to overcome their biases – their “pride and prejudice” – to accept the goodness in each other. Director and choreographer Sarah Hawkins Rusk of Livonia said the show was selected for its excellent … [Read more...] about ‘Pride and Prejudice’ onstage at the Theatre Company of Detroit Mercy
‘Beetlejuice – the Musical’ to haunt the Detroit Opera House stage; Downriver high school thespians offer one-act forensic shows
Whether you seek a professional Broadway tour or the emerging talents of local high school thespians, talent abounds on area stages to get one’s mind off the winter weather. ‘BEETLEJUICE – THE MUSICAL’ TO HAUNT THE OPERA HOUSE STAGE Based on the Tim Burton movie, “Beetlejuice – The Musical,” an edgy and irreverent Broadway musical comedy, will haunt the stage of the Detroit Opera House beginning Jan. 31 for a two-week run. The story focuses on Lydia, a teen girl whose mother recently died, who feels invisible to her … [Read more...] about ‘Beetlejuice – the Musical’ to haunt the Detroit Opera House stage; Downriver high school thespians offer one-act forensic shows
The Dearborn Symphony performs Passionate Romantics
DEARBORN – The Dearborn Symphony will celebrate the Romantic Era with masterful composers who have provided many of the top hits on classical playlists at 8 p.m. Feb. 3 at the Ford Community & Performing Arts Center, 15801 Michigan Ave. This evening of musical fireworks opens with Bizet’s grand orchestral melody of “Farandole” taken from a motif of the popular French Christmas song “March of the Kings.” Maestro Jarvi skillfully combines the orchestra with the Dearborn Youth Symphony for a classic concert opener. The … [Read more...] about The Dearborn Symphony performs Passionate Romantics
Trenton’s Open Book Theatre continues ‘Nollywood Dreams;’ Fisher adds “Funny Girl” to upcoming season
Trenton’s Open Book Theatre continues ‘Nollywood Dreams;’ Fisher adds “Funny Girl” to upcoming season Love stories are a favorite staple of the stage, whether it’s the Fisher’s newly announced final show for its upcoming subscription series, “Funny Girl,” or Trenton-based Open Book Theatre Company’s latest story of a young girl’s dreams of making in the movie business, who finds sparks flying with the leading man during auditions. OBTC’S ‘NOLLYWOOD DREAMS’ OFFERS A FEEL-GOOD UNDERDOG STORY Set in Nigeria’s … [Read more...] about Trenton’s Open Book Theatre continues ‘Nollywood Dreams;’ Fisher adds “Funny Girl” to upcoming season
DYPAC presents musical, ‘Miss Nelson is Missing;’ HFC debuts new one-acts by Michigan playwrights
Whether you seek a playful, family-friendly musical or a thought-provoking show, local stages offer many opportunities get out the cold and escape into the warm embrace of the theatre on local stages. DYPAC PRESENTS THE MUSICAL, ‘MISS NELSON IS MISSING’ The Downriver Youth Performing Arts Center presents “Miss Nelson is Missing – the Musical” at 7 p.m. Jan. 20 and 21 and 2 p.m. Jan. 22 at the Trenton Village Theater, 2447 W. Jefferson Ave. in Trenton. Miss Nelson is a nice teacher, but she can’t control her … [Read more...] about DYPAC presents musical, ‘Miss Nelson is Missing;’ HFC debuts new one-acts by Michigan playwrights