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From Shakespeare to Simon, local high school thespians are honing their craft, learning literature and enjoying the magic of live theater, as Dearborn Divine Child High School presents “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” and Grosse Ile High School stages “The Good Doctor.” DC PRESENTS ‘A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM’ From a faerie queen falling for a donkey, to mortal lovers chasing their enchanted better halves, Divine Child High School presents William Shakespeare’s romantic comedy “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.” The show runs 7:30 p.m. … [Read more...] about High school thespians take on challenging, entertaining shows

The Dearborn Symphony performs music by American masters — Bernstein, Copland, Gershwin — “three powerhouses that would be on the Mount Rushmore of American Music” at 8 p.m. Nov. 22 at the Ford Community & Performing Arts Center. Tickets range from $15 to $35. Call the Symphony at 313-565-2424 or the theater box office at 313-943-2354. Go to dearbornsymphony.org for more information. Revel in the sounds that define American music under the baton of the symphony’s new conductor, Steven Jarvi. The curtain rises with … [Read more...] about Dearborn Symphony celebrates ‘American Masters’

  Actors appreciate the comedy of a “play within a play,” and audiences will, too, in Edsel Ford High School’s production of the Michael Frayn comedy, “Noises Off.” The show runs 7 p.m. Nov. 14 to 16 at the Edsel Ford High School Auditorium, 20601 Rotunda Drive, Dearborn. In each of the three acts of “Noises Off,” a different version of Act I of “Nothing On” is seen by the audience, amid much laughter. During Act I of “Noises Off” the audience witnesses the disastrous final dress rehearsal of “Nothing On,” where cues … [Read more...] about A play within a play: Edsel Ford High School presents the comedic farce ‘Noises Off’

Local theaters offer a journey of the imagination From an English manor in Pemberley to Crunchem Hall Primary School, to Badger Ordnance Works in Wisconsin to the Jitney cabs of Pittsburgh, get ready to travel to two continents as local theaters take audiences around the world with imagination and strong storylines. In Trenton, the Open Book Theatre Company presents “Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley,” while the Downriver Youth Performing Arts Center presents “Matilda – the Musical.” Woodhaven High School brings Rosie the … [Read more...] about From the Front Row

Three markedly different plays – “A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder,” “Young Frankenstein” and “Frozen Jr.” — share one undeniable thread: they’re all about family. Whether it’s Dr. Frankenstein embracing his family legacy, Monty Navarro murdering his way up the family tree or Disney darlings learning life lessons, by the final curtain, one has a new perspective on family, and a smug measure of satisfaction that no one in their family tree is likely to lead to one’s premature demise. PGD PRESENTS ‘A GENTLEMAN’S GUIDE TO … [Read more...] about Family ties: From musicals to murders, it’s all ‘relative’

The Dearborn Symphony, led by new Music Director and Conductor Steven Jarvi, opened the season with a promise of an exciting new beginning. Jarvi, selected after a yearlong search brings, his own unique flair to the Dearborn music scene. Exceptionally playful and masterful, Jarvi was a breath of fresh air. The night’s musical selections were Jarvi’s favorites, a kind of musical introduction into the harmonious headspace of Dearborn’s new maestro. From playful dances to deliberate crescendos, the young baton wielder was a … [Read more...] about Jarvi and Dearborn Symphony promise exciting new beginnings

  From gazing at the stars to being recognized as one, local thespians are letting their light shine in local theaters. Woodhaven actress and Trenton’s Open Book Theatre Company artistic director Krista Schafer Ewbank appears as a guest artist in the Detroit Mercy Theatre Company’s “Silent Sky,” while volunteer star of the stage and behind-the-scenes Tom Sparrow of Allen Park was honored for his work at the Players Guild of Dearborn by Hannan Center at its annual “70 Over 70” Awards. Meanwhile, emerging stars in … [Read more...] about OBTC artistic director featured in UDM’s ‘Silent Sky’

For a night with delectable dining and a lively, passionate concert, celebrate with the professional musicians of the Dearborn Symphony Oct. 11 at the Ford Community & Performing Arts Center. Tickets range from $15 to $35. Call the Symphony at 313-565-2424 or the theater box office at 313-943-2354. Go to dearbornsymphony.org for more information. The 58th season kicks off with a party before the concert from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in studio A. “Bravissimo!” party participants will enjoy an Italian buffet, cocktails, lively … [Read more...] about Dearborn Symphony celebrates new beginnings with ‘Bravissimo!’

  Stories draw people together and remind us of our common humanity, whether glimpsing the life of an advice columnist in “Tiny Beautiful Things” at the Ringwald, or seeing people cope with politically motivated racism in “Cabaret” at the JET. “Come from Away” shares personal recollections of Sept. 11, 2001, while “Duet” brings to life the work of a local playwright as part of The Grandmother Project. DEARBORN ACTRESS STARS IN RINGWALD’S ‘TINY BEAUTIFUL THINGS’ Dearborn actress Kelly Komlen performs as advice columnist … [Read more...] about Stories take the spotlight at area theaters

  Death – or the undead – takes to the stage in the Downriver Actors Guild production of “Evil Dead – The Musical,” St. Dunstan’s “Bonnie and Clyde” and the Hilberry’s “Blithe Spirit.” Can Halloween be far behind? The Downriver Actors Guild’s “Evil Dead – The Musical” is back by popular demand, with last season’s cast and a realistic “splatter zone” for those wishing a truly interactive experience. The show runs 7:30 p.m. Oct. 11, 12, 18 and 19 at the Catherine A. Daly Theatre on the Avenue, 2656 Biddle, … [Read more...] about DAG reprises ‘Evil Dead – the Musical’