Musical and Opera Reviews

Musical Review: ‘Anastasia’ is now playing at Detroit’s Fisher Theatre

June 13, 2019 Gloria Rzucidlo 0

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

May 26, 2019 Gloria Rzucidlo 4

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

May 8, 2019 Gloria Rzucidlo 0

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

April 27, 2019 Mike Wrathell 2

“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

April 9, 2019 Press Release 1

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

March 16, 2019 Mike Wrathell 1

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?

February 18, 2019 Mike Wrathell 0

“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

February 14, 2019 Gloria Rzucidlo 0

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”

November 19, 2018 Press Release 0

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!

November 11, 2018 Mike Wrathell 0

“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

August 10, 2018 Gloria Rzucidlo 0

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

June 8, 2018 Tracey Martin 0

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

June 6, 2018 Tracey Martin 0

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 […]