The French Reclaim Detroit!
“My culture is that of classical ballet, and I confidently remain attached to it. Because while I readily admit that its artistic and social codes […]
Musical and Opera Reviews
Review: ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ brings high energy into the Detroit Opera House
DETROIT — “Jesus Christ Superstar” with music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyrics by Tim Rice is making a heavenly appearance at the Detroit Opera […]
Review: “A Bronx Tale” is a crowd pleaser at the Fisher Theatre in Detroit
Broadway’s new hit musical “A Bronx Tale” hit the Fisher Theater in Detroit. It will play from January 21 through February 2, 2020. This one-man […]
“The Last Ship” Starring Sting Is Coming To Detroit!
DETROIT, MI — Sting’s acclaimed musical, THE LAST SHIP, starring and featuring original music and lyrics by multiple Grammy Award®-winner Sting, will make its premiere in Detroit at […]
Musical Review: ‘Anastasia’ is now playing at Detroit’s Fisher Theatre
DETROIT — The magnificent Anastasia the musical, is now playing at the Fisher Theatre in Detroit from June 11-23. Based on the 1997 animated film […]
“Pride & Joy The Marvin Gaye Musical” is entertaining at Detroit’s Fisher Theatre
DETROIT — The untold love story of Marvin Gaye and Anna Gordy is portrayed in “Pride & Joy The Marvin Gaye Musical” playing at the […]
Musical Review: ‘Waitress’ delights audiences at Detroit’s Fisher Theatre
DETROIT — A sweet slice of pie arrived at the Fisher Theater in the musical called “Waitress.” Sugar, butter and flour are all the ingredients […]
Martha Graham’s Answer to Hitler Performed in Ann Arbor
“No artist is ahead of his time. He is his time. It is just that the others are behind the time.” ~~~Martha Graham It took […]
Preview: ‘Dear Evan Hansen’ Leads Broadway In Detroit’s 2019-20 Subscription
DETROIT ― Broadway In Detroit today announced the seven remarkable Broadway productions that will share the spotlight in Broadway In Detroit’s 2019-20 Subscription Season – headlined by […]
Musical review: ‘Hamilton’ Romps Into Detroit
After Hamilton’s stellar debut on the only diagonal street on Manhattan Island, the Powers That Be decided it might be time to test the once-murky waters […]
Ballet & Detroit, Just Like Pancakes and Maple Syrup, Right?
“You have to love dancing to stick to it. It gives you nothing back, no manuscripts to store away, no paintings to show on walls […]
Play Review: ‘The Play That Goes Wrong’ premieres in Detroit
DETROIT — Broadway’s Tony Award-Winning Comedy “The Play That Goes Wrong” is making debut at Detroit’s Fisher Theatre from February 12-24, 2019. The play is […]
Michigan Opera Theatre Opens Holiday Season with the Return of BalletMet’s “The Nutcracker”
DETROIT – Michigan Opera Theatre will present Columbus’s BalletMet at the Detroit Opera House Nov. 24-25 for three performances of “The Nutcracker”. The company is making […]
Opera Review: “The Barber of Seville” Shears Detroit!
“The Barber of Seville’s” opening night performance on Saturday night at the Detroit Opera House was sheerly brilliant! Grammy Award-winning tenor Lucas Meachem’s Figaro rivaled […]
Musical Review: ‘Wicked’ is a must-see at the Detroit Opera House
DETROIT — In the land of Oz, there is a place called Emerald City where “Wicked” the Musical returns to the Detroit Opera House beginning […]
Broadway in Detroit to host Tony Awards® Watch Party at The Maple Theater & Kitchen; Online Event Features Giveaways
Bloomfield Township, MI — Theatre fans unite! Broadway in Detroit will host a Tony Awards® watch party at the Maple Theater & Kitchen for local fans of the […]
Review: “Motown the Musical” delivers greatest soundtrack of change in America for the National Broadway Tour’s final Detroit engagement
DETROIT — The Motor City said: “I Want You Back” and MOTOWN THE MUSICAL responded with a triumphant return to the Fisher Theatre. Less than a mile from Hitsville USA, there’s also no […]
Opera Review: ‘The Summer King’ highlights racial inequality in baseball at the Detroit Opera House
DETROIT — The Summer King. It’s the last opera of the season at the Michigan Opera Theatre held inside the Detroit Opera House. Now is the perfect […]
Musical Review: “On Your Feet” is fabulous at Detroit’s Fisher Theatre
DETROIT — The Detroit debut of “On Your Feet” performance at the Fisher Theatre played to a packed audience on Wednesday May 2. The triumph […]
Paul Taylor Dance Co.: Dancing In The Streets of Detroit
“Modern is like ballet, only uglier.” ~~Paul Taylor on Modern Dance My college roommate my sophomore year was a dance major. Madonna was, too, at […]