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  From the comedy “Unnecessary Farce” at the Players Guild of Dearborn to the North American tour of the Tony Award-winning dramatic musical “Parade” at the Fisher Theater, playgoers have an opportunity to escape winter’s wrath and disappear into the warm glow of local theaters. PLAYERS GUILD OF DEARBORN PRESENTS ‘UNNECESSARY FARCE’ When two police officers tangle with three crooks and multiple doors in a cheap motel where an embezzling mayor is meeting with his female accountant, law enforcement hopes to videotape … [Read more...] about From funny to frightening: PGD presents ‘Unnecessary Farce;’ Tony Award-winning ‘Parade’ comes to the Fisher

  Whether you’re in the mood for a Broadway touring production or the talents of local thespians, three upcoming shows offer musical delights in the coming weeks, as “Come from Away” lands at the Fisher Theater, “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” competes at the Southgate Community Players and the talented children of the Downriver Youth Performing Arts Center present “The Diary of a Wimpy Kid.” ‘COME FROM AWAY’ LANDS AT THE FISHER THEATER When the frightening events of Sept. 11, 2001, unfolded and the U.S. airspace … [Read more...] about Musicals offer a midwinter escape

  From Broadway tours to local talent, fascinating stories arrive on local stages to transport one away from the polar vortex into the realm of the imagination, as “Clue” comes to the Fisher, the Dearborn Theatre presents the musical “Into the Woods” and the University of Detroit – Mercy Theatre Company offers the timeless classic “The Glass Menagerie.” ‘CLUE’ LEAVES EVIDENCE AND LAUGHTER IN ITS WAKE AT THE FISHER THEATER A murder mystery comedy that began as a board game and made its way to the silver screen, “Clue” comes to … [Read more...] about ‘Clue’ comes to the Fisher, Dearborn Theatre presents ‘Into the Woods,’ UD-M offers ‘The Glass Menagerie’

  As the chilling cold of Michigan weather does its winter worst, take time out to escape its gloom and low temperatures by warming up under the bright, warm lights of local stages, as “Hadestown” and “The Golden Girls: The Laughs Continue” come to the Fisher Theater, and “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom” heats up the Detroit Repertory Theatre. TONY AWARD-WINNING ‘HADESTOWN’ BRINGS MYTHICAL TALES TO THE FISHER THEATER STAGE “Hadestown,” the winner of eight 2019 Tony Awards, including Best Musical, and a 2020 Grammy Award winner for … [Read more...] about Hot shows heat up local stages amid winter’s chill

  Fisher presents ‘Six;’ OBTC offers ‘Bernhardt/Hamlet;’ PGD presents ‘I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change’ Whether celebrating strong women or puzzling over the mysteries of relationships, area theaters offer fascinating shows to explore the concepts, as Broadway in Detroit brings “Six – The Musical” to the Fisher, Trenton’s Open Book Theatre Company opens the new year with “Bernhardt/Hamlet” and the Players Guild of Dearborn fills its playhouse with the musical “I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change.” BROADWAY IN DETROIT … [Read more...] about From strong women to romantic conundrums

  Whether it’s neophyte thespians honing their craft or a Broadway touring production, theatrical productions are an important part of life in the Motor City, as they tell the stories of our lives and bring us music and dance to fill our souls with satisfaction.  LINCOLN PARK HIGH SCHOOL THESPIAN TROUPE WINS PRESTIGIOUS NATIONAL AWARD Lincoln Park High School Thespian Troupe 4569 was honored by the national Educational Theatre Association with the Theatre in our Schools Outstanding Impact Award, one of three high … [Read more...] about Fisher Theater hosts ‘The Neil Diamond Musical – A Beautiful Noise;’ LPHS Thespian Troupe honored with national award

  Whether you’re looking for the perfect gift for your theater loving friend or want a chance to laugh at a holiday parody, look no further than local stages as the North American tour of “Les Miserable” comes to the Fisher and “The E(Xmas)ist brings its irreverent humor to the Ringwald Theater. ‘LES MISERABLES’ BRINGS ITS MAGIC TO THE FISHER Cameron Mackintosh’s North American tour of Alain Boubil and Claude-Michel Schonberg’s “Les Miserables,” the world’s most popular musical, plays Dec. 4 to 15 at the Fisher Theater in … [Read more...] about Holiday treats: ‘Les Miserables’ at the Fisher, ‘The E(Xmas)ist’ at the Ringwald

  As much as the upcoming holidays promise to deliver happiness and good cheer, there are always the dynamics of families and friends with which one must contend.  However, if one sees “Romeo and Juliet” at Divine Child High School or “Mean Girls” at the Fisher Theater this month, one might just walk away with a grateful appreciation for having much more manageable relationship dynamics. DEARBORN DIVINE CHILD HIGH SCHOOL PRESENTS ‘ROMEO AND JULIET’ Divine Child High School Theater presents William Shakespeare’s … [Read more...] about DCHS presents ‘Romeo and Juliet;’ Fisher hosts ‘Mean Girls’

  As local theaters plan seasons, many groups slot shows to run before the Thanksgiving holiday, offering a cornucopia of treats on local stages, including “Clue: On Stage” at Crestwood High School, “Epic Proportions” at Dearborn High School, “Beautiful – The Carole King Musical” at the Players Guild of Dearborn, “Breaking Laws to Gain Freedom” at the Open Book Theatre Company, and “Into the Woods” at Wayne State University.  ‘CLUE: ON STAGE’ AT CRESTWOOD HIGH SCHOOL Crestwood High School presents “Clue: On Stage,” … [Read more...] about Autumn shows warm up local stages