“Sister Act,” the stage musical based on the movie, will fill the Players Guild of Dearborn with a joyful noise Jan. 13 to 29 at the theater, 21730 Madison in Dearborn. The musical, with music by Allen Menken, lyrics by Glenn Slater and book by William Steinkellner and Cheri Steinkellner, is directed by Nancy Valentini of Livonia, with musical direction by Steve Woznicki of Royal Oak and choreography by Emma Garber of Dearborn. When Deloris Van Cartier, a lounge singer, accidentally witnesses her gangster boyfriend … [Read more...] about ‘Sister Act’ rocks the Players Guild of Dearborn stage
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Start the New Year off with adventures in Nollywood and with Sherlock Holmes
Start off the new year with two theatrical treats: Trenton’s Open Book Theatre Company production of “Nollywood Dreams” and “Sherlock Holmes: The Adventure of the Duplicate Detectives,” directed by Dearborn Heights actor Michael Micheletti, who also plays one of the title roles, at the Motor City Youth Theatre playhouse, 27555 Grantland St. in Livonia. ‘NOLLYWOOD DREAMS’ AT TRENTON’S OPEN BOOK THEATRE COMPANY Nollywood, the name for the Nigerian film industry, based in Lagos, Nigeria, is the location for Jocelyn … [Read more...] about Start the New Year off with adventures in Nollywood and with Sherlock Holmes
‘Dragons and Mythical Beasts’ lands at Music Hall
Children and the young at heart will have a chance to let their spirits soar as they enter the magical world of “Dragons and Mythical Beasts” at 2 p.m. Jan. 7 at Music Hall, 350 Madison Street in Detroit. The show, appropriate for ages 3 and older, features magnificent monsters and bewitching beasts, brought to life through the magic of puppetry and the brilliant imagination of the creators of “Dinosaur World Live.” The new adventure comes to the United States from London’s West End. The creatures are captivating, … [Read more...] about ‘Dragons and Mythical Beasts’ lands at Music Hall
Epic, uplifting ‘Les Misérables’ returns to the Fisher Theater
One of the world’s most beloved musicals, the Tony Award-winning “Les Misérables” by Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg, returns Dec. 20 to Jan. 8 to Detroit’s Fisher Theater. “Les Miz,” which has been translated into 22 languages, has been seen by more than 130 million people in 55 countries, making it one of the most popular musicals in the world. The sung-through musical is based on the 1862 Victor Hugo novel of the same name, and was originally written in French. It premiered in Paris in 1980, with its … [Read more...] about Epic, uplifting ‘Les Misérables’ returns to the Fisher Theater
Broadway in Detroit announces 2023-24 season; 6 subscriber shows are new to Detroit
Broadway in Detroit has announced its 2023-24 subscriber series, with most of the shows coming to Detroit for the first time, including “SIX the Musical,” “Mrs. Doubtfire” and “To Kill a Mockingbird” at the Fisher Theater, and “Disney’s Frozen” at the Opera House. “Wicked” returns to Detroit, playing at the Opera House, with a final subscriber show to be announced later. Detroit General Manager Jamie Budgett said the Ambassador Theater Group is thrilled to announce its 61st Broadway in Detroit season, which he predicts … [Read more...] about Broadway in Detroit announces 2023-24 season; 6 subscriber shows are new to Detroit
Holiday presents unwrapped on local stages
From seasonal improv to the classics, to the glittery gift of a Broadway show, there are plenty of presents for audiences to enjoy on local stages, from the Players Guild’s holiday improv party to a new take on the classic Christmas Carol story. PGD PRESENTS ‘GUILD-Y BY ASSOCIATION,’ A HOLIDAY IMPROV TREAT “Guild-y by Association,” an ugly sweater, “shingle all the way” improv show and party, will provide fun and food at 8 p.m. Dec. 3 at the theater, 21730 Madison St. in Dearborn. The fundraiser, part of the capital … [Read more...] about Holiday presents unwrapped on local stages
Holiday spirit takes shape on local stages
Whether it’s an adult satire or wholesome family fare, holiday shows are shining bright on local stages. The Ringwald in Ferndale presents “Who’s Holiday!” while P.S. Center Stage Players of Wyandotte present “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” and DYPAC in Trenton presents “White Christmas.” RINGWALD PRESENTS A GROWN-UP CINDY LOU WHO IN ‘WHO’S HOLIDAY!’ The Ringwald Theatre kicks off the holiday season with Matt Lombardo’s adult comedy “Who’s Holiday!” Dec. 2 to 19, which features an adult Cindy Lou Who recalling the … [Read more...] about Holiday spirit takes shape on local stages
Confronting fears: Trenton’s Open Book Theatre Company presents ‘The Children,’ while Detroit Public Theatre presents ‘Noura’ with Dearborn actor, director
Two strong local theater companies – Open Book in Trenton and the Detroit Public Theatre in Midtown – are offering compelling shows that should not be overlooked, even with “Hamilton” packing houses at the Fisher Theater. OPTC presents Lucy Kirkwood’s “The Children,” about retired nuclear engineers coming to terms with a damaged nuclear power plant and its fallout, while DPT presents the Michigan premiere of Heather Raffo’s “Noura,” about a family that fled Iraq, at the Detroit Public Theatre’s Midtown playhouse. OPEN … [Read more...] about Confronting fears: Trenton’s Open Book Theatre Company presents ‘The Children,’ while Detroit Public Theatre presents ‘Noura’ with Dearborn actor, director
From high schools to Broadway tours: Plentiful plays on local stages
Whether you want to see a Broadway tour or the talent on a local high school stage, next week offers many opportunities to sit in a darkened auditorium and escape into the world of theatrical magic. Dearborn High School presents “Twelve Angry Jurors,” Grosse Ile High School presents the high school version of “The Play That Goes Wrong” and Divine Child High School presents “Godspell.” In addition, Wayne State University presents “The People vs. Friar Laurence,” while a few miles away, the Broadway post-pandemic tour of … [Read more...] about From high schools to Broadway tours: Plentiful plays on local stages
PGD presents ‘The Game’s Afoot or Holmes for the Holidays’
“The Game’s Afoot or Holmes for the Holidays,” a comical whodunnit by Ken Ludwig, offers entertainment Nov. 11 to 27 at the Players Guild of Dearborn. Directed by Karen Pritchard of Garden City, the show, which won the Mystery Writers of America Edgar Allen Poe Award for best play in 2012, is a farce as well as a mystery/thriller. Set in 1936, Broadway star William Gillette, who has made a career of playing Sherlock Holmes, invites his castmates to a weekend getaway party. However, when one of the guests is murdered, … [Read more...] about PGD presents ‘The Game’s Afoot or Holmes for the Holidays’