At a general audition yesterday, an executive from another of Michigan’s well-known professional theaters asked me how it is that Performance Network can do such a wide variety of different plays. Before I could even answer the question, they said “well, of course, it’s Ann Arbor.” And I didn’t argue ...
NOTE: PERFORMANCE NETWORK HAS ANNOUNCED THE CANCELLATION OF THIS PROGRAM. Performance Network Theatre’s educational outreach program, the Children’s Theatre Network, is bringing Wolverine Will to Ann Arbor on Saturday, May 26 at 1 p.m. From lumberjacks to lug nuts, Wolverine William takes you on a whirlwind tour of Michigan History ...
A new comedy-drama by Richard "Young Ra" Brown and Alexzandria Brown, titled “One Big Mess,” plays at Washtenaw Community College’s Morris J. Lawrence Building, 4800 E. Huron River Dr., on Saturday, May 26 at 7 p.m. Presented by the production company J Amore INC. - consisting of Detroit native husband ...
The Emergent Arts Theatre Company will present Neil Simon’s legendary comedy "The Odd Couple" on May 24-27 at the Arthur Miller Theatre in The Walgreen Drama Center, 1226 Murfin, on the North Campus of the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor.
The big punchline in the opening number of the musical “Nunsense,” now playing at Dexter’s Encore Theatre, is that the show is “habit-forming.” And while there have, indeed, been six sequels to Dan Goggin’s original, 1985 cabaret-turned-musical—demonstrating that the song’s claim has proven to be true for many theatergoers over ...
Arguably the most uniquepart of the Pioneer High School Theatre Guild performance season, Student Productions is a project completely guided by students with the help of a directing mentor and a writing mentor—a series of six plays written by, directed by, performed by and teched by students. This year, Student ...
As Memorial Day draws closer, the unofficial first day of summer is almost here. Consequently, you’ll notice a bit of a lag in Washtenaw County theater offerings this week as the “winter” theaters close out their seasons and before the summer theaters kick into gear in June. In the meantime, ...
Ann Arbor Civic Theatre’s Junior Theatre will present a stage version of Norton Juster’s beloved childrens’ book, "The Phantom Tollbooth," adapted by Susan Nanus and directed by Jenny Anne Koppera and Ariel Jones. Performances are May 17-19 at 7:30 p.m., and May 19-20 at 1 p.m., at WCC’s College Theater. ...
A line of greeting cards isn’t usually the launching pad for an award-winning, off-Broadway smash hit musical comedy; but then “Nunsense,” now being staged by Dexter’s Encore Musical Theatre Company, isn’t your typical show. With a book, music and lyrics by Dan Goggin (who created the satirical greeting card line), ...
Breakin' Curfew 2012 happens Friday. Just in time for Mother’s Day, our talented young people are in the spotlight this week. The Neutral Zone teens’ eclectic “Breakin’ Curfew” (now in its 9th year) is on Friday, and high school vocalists from four states compete in "The Great American Songbook Competition" ...
Community Ensemble Theatre—Community High School’s theater guild —is presenting its spring show: "Just Desserts: One Acts, Shorts, and Skits," produced by Quinn Strassel. Performances will be May 11-12 at 7 p.m. at CHS, 401 N. Division. Tickets are $12 for adults ($8 for students and seniors) and may be purchased ...
Michael FeinsteinHigh school vocalists from Michigan, Indiana, Kentucky and Ohio will compete in the Great American Songbook Vocal Academy and Competition at 7 p.m. on Saturday, May 12 at Kerrytown Concert House, at 415 N. 4th Ave. The event is sponsored by the Michael Feinstein Great American Songbook Initiative, and ...
As the recent recipient of international critical acclaim, as well as six Tony Awards, John Logan’s drama, “Red,” has brought the artist Mark Rothko out of the museums and onto stages across the country. Soon to be produced by Performance Network Theatre, “Red” chronicles two years in the life of ...
Matt Steward, Kathleen Beardmore, Nick Boyer and Dana Denha in "Leaving Iowa."“Are we there yet?” is, of course, the widely recognized call of the bored backseat child traveler, two of which appear in Ann Arbor Civic Theatre’s production of “Leaving Iowa.” Unfortunately, though, you might have the same thought while ...
Ann Arbor Civic Theatre has announced its 2012-13 season lineup. Season tickets go on sale in June, while individual tickets go on sale in August, at the A2CT office, 322 W. Ann St.; by phone at 734-971-2228; or by visiting www.a2ct.org. Call the A2CT office to receive a season brochure, ...
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