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Spring Theater in Michigan Celebrates Queer Stories and Bold Premieres
In a world that feels increasingly uncertain, one thing remains in high demand: joy. This spring, Michigan’s theater scene is offering just that — especially [...]Read more about Spring Theater in Michigan Celebrates Queer Stories and Bold Premieres
Breaking New Ground at Williamston Theatre: Playwright Terry Guest's Journey from 'The Magnolia Ballet' to 'Thirst'
Terry Guest gets compared to other playwrights — especially those who, like him, are Black, queer or Southern. But Guest’s voice is uniquely his own, creating [...]Read more about Breaking New Ground at Williamston Theatre: Playwright Terry Guest's Journey from 'The Magnolia Ballet' to 'Thirst'
Williamston Starts Year Off With Joseph Zettelmaier Premiere; Tickets on Sale Now
BY ENCORE MICHIGAN STAFF WILLIAMSTON—Williamston Theatre starts 2018 with the world premiere of "Our Lady of Poison" by Joseph Zettelmaier. Performances begin [...]Read more about Williamston Starts Year Off With Joseph Zettelmaier Premiere; Tickets on Sale Now
Curtain Calls ONLINE
Professional Theater News: Icarus Falling announces cast for world premiere of 'Fatal Error' LANSING – Icarus Falling is pleased to announce the cast for its [...]Read more about Curtain Calls ONLINE
Review: No reservations: Aral IS fully committed
If it wasn't for the restaurant business, actor-wannabes living in New York would probably starve to death. Not because that's where they eat – they couldn't [...]Read more about Review: No reservations: Aral IS fully committed
Plenty to be thankful for in 2006
Happy New Year, and welcome to our annual look at some of last year's highlights in the always-exciting world of Michigan theater. The biggest news – given our [...]Read more about Plenty to be thankful for in 2006
Curtain Calls XTRA
Preview: 2005 'Michigan Theatre Festival' Nine professional theaters unite to produce historic festival in Ann Arbor Theater will be busting out all over Ann [...]Read more about Curtain Calls XTRA
Curtain Calls
Review: 'And the World Goes 'Round' Meadow Brook closes season with musical tribute to Kander and Ebb "Sometimes you're happy, and sometimes you're sad," a [...]Read more about Curtain Calls
Nominations Are Out for The 2017 Wilde Awards
Theater professionals from across Michigan will gather Aug. 28 when The 2017 Wilde Awards are presented at The Berman Center for the Performing Arts in West [...]Read more about Nominations Are Out for The 2017 Wilde Awards
Equity Theatre Group Gives Back to HIV/AIDS Organizations
caption: Back Row Left to Right: Jewish Ensemble Theatre Production Stage Manager Harold Jurkiewicz, HELP-Corktown Health Center Chief Development Officer [...]Read more about Equity Theatre Group Gives Back to HIV/AIDS Organizations
1984' At Williamston Theatre
WILLIAMSTON — Williamston Theatre takes a turn at classic literature with the Michigan premiere of 1984 by George Orwell, adapted by Michael Gene [...]Read more about 1984' At Williamston Theatre
Williamston Theatre starts 2017 with the World Premiere of 'A Painted Window'
"A Painted Window" begins with five preview performances starting Jan. 26. During the first four previews audience members will have the opportunity to take [...]Read more about Williamston Theatre starts 2017 with the World Premiere of 'A Painted Window'
Local Theaters Join in Solidarity for Ghostlight Project
Joe Plambeck and Joe Bailey sit in The Ringwald Theatre green room surrounded by a showcase of posters representing their work over the last ten years. They [...]Read more about Local Theaters Join in Solidarity for Ghostlight Project
The Nerd
Williamston Theatre is collaborating with the MSU Department of Theatre on their production, The Nerd by Larry Shue. Performances run through Sunday, Dec. [...]Read more about The Nerd
Campfire' Opens at The Ringwald Theatre
FERNDALE — Prolific Michigan playwright Joseph Zettelmaier's newest play, Campfire, has opened at The Ringwald Theatre for it's tenth season. This horrifying [...]Read more about Campfire' Opens at The Ringwald Theatre
The Stars Align At Wilde Awards
WEST BLOOMFIELD – Theater professionals from across Michigan gathered Aug. 31 for The 2015 Wilde Awards ceremony at The Berman Center for the Performing Arts. [...]Read more about The Stars Align At Wilde Awards
Williamston Welcomes The Holidays With Heartwarming Comedy
By Bridgette M. Redman Beverly (Wendy Hedstrom), Jimmy (Tony Sump) and Clara (Ruth Crawford) await Ruth's (Emily Sutton-Smith) big announcement in "Miracle on [...]Read more about Williamston Welcomes The Holidays With Heartwarming Comedy
Frankenstein Story Finds Hope Amid Despair
By Bridgette M. Redman Kurt (Mark Colson) tries to help a stranger (Alex Leydenfrost) in the world premiere of "The Gravedigger, A Frankenstein Story" by [...]Read more about Frankenstein Story Finds Hope Amid Despair
It's Curtain Time For Theaters & Theatergoers Alike
Krisha Marcano (Florence Ballard), Allison Semmes (Diana Ross) and Trisha Jeffrey (Mary Wilson) in "Motown The Musical," coming to Detroit's Fisher Theatre [...]Read more about It's Curtain Time For Theaters & Theatergoers Alike
A Season Of Excellence And Off-Stage Drama: The 2014 Wilde Awards
The Michigan Shakeapeare Festival in Jackson is this year's top-nominated theater, seen here with its 2014 production of "Cymbeline." Photo: MSF Theater [...]Read more about A Season Of Excellence And Off-Stage Drama: The 2014 Wilde Awards
A Tiny Musical Miracle
By Carolyn Hayes To bring in top tourist dollars, Broadway producers need something that must be seen to be believed. But how does such a show even get to the [...]Read more about A Tiny Musical Miracle
Open Up And Let Love In At Williamston
By Carolyn Hayes Frankie (Suzi Regan) and Johnny (John Lepard in "Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune" at the Williamston Theatre. Photo by Chris [...]Read more about Open Up And Let Love In At Williamston
Lions Roar In Williamston Production
By Bridgette M. Redman If you want to feel better about your family's holiday gatherings and the dysfunction that is hung like holly on a tree, take a trip to [...]Read more about Lions Roar In Williamston Production
Over the River' Packs An Emotional Punch
By Bridgette M. Redman When my son gets overwhelmed by emotions of any sort, he says, "I've got the feels." Williamston Theatre's "Over the River and Through [...]Read more about Over the River' Packs An Emotional Punch
Viva Las 'Tuna'!
By Carolyn Hayes Imprudent as it may seem to turn up the small-town Texas heat at the sweltering height of summer, Williamston Theatre is confidently tripling [...]Read more about Viva Las 'Tuna'!
The 2013 Wilde Award Nominations
Professional theaters from across Michigan will share the spotlight Aug. 19 when The 2013 Wilde Awards are presented at The Berman Center for the Performing [...]Read more about The 2013 Wilde Award Nominations
Comedy Hits The Right Notes (With Help From Mama Cass)
By Martin F. Kohn Night after night a woman camps out in a hospital waiting room, easing her mind with coffee and television, stretching high to reach the [...]Read more about Comedy Hits The Right Notes (With Help From Mama Cass)
Williamston's 'Valentine' expresses a love of life
By Bridgette M. Redman Shirley (Julia Glander) explains about her family as she fixes chips and eggs for her husband in "Shirley Valentine" at the Williamston [...]Read more about Williamston's 'Valentine' expresses a love of life
Apocalypse Wednesday?
By Martin F. Kohn John Manfredi and Eric Eilersen (seated), Lydia Hiller, Emily Sutton-Smith and Andrew Head (standing) in Williamston Theatre's production of [...]Read more about Apocalypse Wednesday?
A 'Wonderful' Holiday Treat At Tipping Point Theatre
By Bridgette M. Redman NORTHVILLE – It's good that John Lepard knows how to multi-task – both on-stage and off. On Dec. 21, he'll open a two-week run of [...]Read more about A 'Wonderful' Holiday Treat At Tipping Point Theatre
Hope Triumphs In Zettelmaier's Christmas Tale
By Bridgette M. Redman Alice (Alysia Kolascz) and Scrooge (Arthur J. Beer) in "Ebenezer" at Williamston Theatre. Photo: Chris Purchis There is a battle fought [...]Read more about Hope Triumphs In Zettelmaier's Christmas Tale
The 2012 Wilde Awards: Another Season of Excellence Honored
By Carolyn Hayes Changes took front and center at last night's 11th annual Wilde Awards, EncoreMichigan.com's celebration of the best of Michigan professional [...]Read more about The 2012 Wilde Awards: Another Season of Excellence Honored
The 2012 Wilde Awards Program
Presented at The Berman Center for the Performing Arts West Bloomfield Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2012 Welcome and Introduction Awards Presentations: Best Musical or [...]Read more about The 2012 Wilde Awards Program
2012 Wilde Awards Nominations
Best Musical or Opera Chicago the Musical, Mason Street Warehouse; Kurt Stamm, director From My Hometown, Meadow Brook Theatre; Travis W. Walter, director I [...]Read more about 2012 Wilde Awards Nominations
Williamston Serves Tangy Mix of Satire and Laughs
The wacky denizens of the tiny, redneck town of Tuna, Texas have returned to Williamston Theatre, and their visit was exactly what I expected: a delightful [...]Read more about Williamston Serves Tangy Mix of Satire and Laughs
A love letter and a workplace comedy
By Martin F. Kohn Every backstage play ends up being a love letter to theater. It can also be something else, probably should be if it knows what's good for [...]Read more about A love letter and a workplace comedy
Williamston premiere pours standard fare
By Bridgette M. Redman Can geeks find love? Can two people connect in a bar? Can a bartender come up with unending varieties of cocktails? These are questions [...]Read more about Williamston premiere pours standard fare
Lovers tango and tangle in 'Fiction'
By Michael H. Margolin Shakespeare invented the convention that unites two lovers who carp and growl and insult one another, yet we know are in love. Think of [...]Read more about Lovers tango and tangle in 'Fiction'
Walk a mile in 'Dead Man's Shoes'
By Michael H. Margolin A deeply twisted comedy by Joseph Zettelmaier has just opened at Williamston Theatre, and it steals your heart – after breaking your [...]Read more about Walk a mile in 'Dead Man's Shoes'
Three stars, one small theater: Williamston scores again
By Michael H. Margolin "This Wonderful Life", a revival of Williamston Theatre's 2009 production, is propelled into captivating theater by three men: actor [...]Read more about Three stars, one small theater: Williamston scores again
Williamston indicts reality TV with its expert satire
By Bridgette M. Redman Reality television thrives on ruining lives, humiliating people, destroying dreams and showing the very worst aspects of our humanity. [...]Read more about Williamston indicts reality TV with its expert satire
Williamston ends season with sure-fire hit!
Doc (Thomas D. Mahard) pays a visit to his new neighbors, Rob (John Lepard ) and Maddie (Kate Peckham) in Williamston Theatre's "And The Creek Don't Rise". [...]Read more about Williamston ends season with sure-fire hit!
Eleemosynary' is filled with charity
By Bridgette M. Redman Three generations of extraordinary women: Rebecca Covey, Julia Glander and Michelle Meredith in "Eleemosynary" at the Williamston [...]Read more about Eleemosynary' is filled with charity
"Sometimes you win, sometimes you lose; sometimes it rains."
By John Quinn Will David Young and TJ Corbett in "Ernie" at Detroit's City Theatre. Photo: David Reed-Ernie the Play LLC It is unfortunate the weather dried up [...]Read more about "Sometimes you win, sometimes you lose; sometimes it rains."
A near perfect game rolls in Williamston
Williamston Theatre presents the warm and touching "While We Were Bowling" through April 17. Photo: Chris Purchis Back in my early teens, my family and my [...]Read more about A near perfect game rolls in Williamston
Fine comedic team owns 'Greater Tuna'
By Bridgette M. Redman Bertha Bumiller (Wayne David Parker) gets interviewed by Chad Hartford (Aral Gribble) in Williamston Theatre's production of "Greater [...]Read more about Fine comedic team owns 'Greater Tuna'
Hope, promise pass through the 'Blue Door'
By Bridgette M. Redman There is a place insomniacs visit that is more vivid than reality and more grotesque than any nightmare. It is a barren, lonely vista [...]Read more about Hope, promise pass through the 'Blue Door'
