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Q: I just recently binged all new episodes of “Lucifer” on Netflix, and I’m wondering if there will be another season. I also just watched all the “Designated Survivor” episodes, again on Netflix. Will there be new episodes of that show as well? — B.F. A: When Netflix acquired “Lucifer” after it was canceled by FOX, fans were thrilled and quickly streamed all 10 episodes. Then it recently announced that Netflix had ordered a fifth season, albeit the final one for the show. So, taking that good news with the bad, you will see more … [Read more...] about Celebrity Extra

  Ripped from the headlines, the Players Guild of Dearborn’s Guildlings take on “Heathers – The Musical” high school edition, a dark comedy which portrays bullying, teen suicide, assault and school violence. The show runs 7:30 p.m. July 18 to 20, and 2:30 p.m. July 20 and 21 at the theater, 21730 Madison, Dearborn. The high school edition has removed most of the profanity, sexual material and innuendo, while keeping the dark power plays and cliquish nightmares of high school. Cayla Kolbusz is the director and … [Read more...] about ‘Heathers – The Musical’ high school edition enters the evil side of high school

  When not offering summer shows, local theaters are gearing up for their upcoming seasons, with auditions for actors, targeted training for students and ticket sale specials for loyal followers. PLAYERS GUILD AUDITIONS FOR ‘YOU CAN’T TAKE IT WITH YOU’ Auditions for Moss Hart and George Kaufman’s classic comedy “You Can’t Take It With You” are scheduled for 7 p.m. July 22 and 23 at the Players Guild of Dearborn, 21730 Madison, Dearborn. The show runs 8 p.m. Sept. 13, 14. 20, 21, 27 and 28, and 2:30 p.m. Sept. 15, 22 … [Read more...] about Auditions, training and ticket treats offer opportunities on local stages

  From “Conjunction Junction” to “Just a Bill,” the Players Guild of Dearborn pre-teen Guildlings fill the theater with the musical magic and toe-tapping fun of “Schoolhouse Rock Live Jr.” The show runs 7:30 p.m. June 27 to 29 and 2:30 p.m. June 30 at the Players Guild of Dearborn, 21730 Madison, Dearborn. Based on the Emmy Award-winning educational cartoon series, “Schoolhouse Rock Live Jr.” is a fun, high-energy musical which follows a young school teacher who is worried about his first day as a teacher. When he … [Read more...] about Guildlings’ ‘Schoolhouse Rock Live Jr.’ creates musical magic as it makes learning fun

  Make no bones about it: The Downriver Actors Guild production of Disney’s “101 Dalmatians Kids” is doggone funny, so follow the barks down Biddle to see why tails are wagging. The show runs 7 p.m. June 21 and 22, and 3 p.m. June 22 and 23 at the Catherine A. Daly Theatre on the Avenue, 2656 Biddle, Wyandotte. The show is double cast, with the Chihuahua cast performing 7 p.m. June 21 and 3 p.m. June 22, and the Poodle cast performing 7 p.m. June 22 and 3 p.m. June 23. The show runs for 30 minutes without … [Read more...] about Disney’s ‘101 Dalmatians Kids’ barks on Biddle

  From Romanov Russia to 1920s Paris, the Tony Award-nominated “Anastasia – the new Broadway musical” U.S. tour makes its Detroit debut June 11 to 23 at the Fisher Theater, with a young woman trying to determine the secrets to her illusive past. The show runs 7:30 p.m. June 11 to 15 and 18 to 22; 2 p.m. June 15 and 22; 1 p.m. June 16 and 23; and 6:30 p.m. June 16 and 23 at the Fisher Theater, 3011 W. Grand Blvd., Detroit. The exhilarating, sweeping adventure, inspired by the film, features sumptuous sets and costumes, … [Read more...] about ‘Anastasia – the new Broadway Musical’ debuts at the Fisher

  Longtime Henry Ford College theater director and faculty member Gerry Dzuiblinski will be honored 3 to 4 p.m. June 8 with a retirement party in Adray Auditorium in the MacKenzie Fine Arts Center. Dzuiblinski, 64, who helped launch the acting and technical theater careers of countless students from Wayne County, faces health challenges. HFC theater alumnus Jim Piche is organizing the event. For more information, contact him at 313-759-6276 or [email protected] Those planning to attend are encouraged to register at … [Read more...] about Retiring HFC theater professor Gerry Dzuiblinski to be honored

  From chimney sweeps to tap dancing feet, the magic of live theater filled the Ford Community & Performing Arts Center May 21 during the 34th annual Dearborn Area Theatre Awards. Dearborn Heights Crestwood High School, and Dearborn’s Divine Child, Dearborn and Edsel Ford high school productions from the past year were adjudicated, a Theatre Hall of Fame inductee was feted and scholarships to deserving young thespians were awarded. Don Bean, who works the backstage magic as technical director at the Michael A. Guido … [Read more...] about Local stars shine bright at annual DATA Awards

  Adult one-act plays also honored Local thespians will honor Dearborn and Dearborn Heights high school theater performances at 7:30 p.m. May 21 at the Ford Community & Performing Arts Center, 15801 Michigan Ave., Dearborn. The adult scene directors for Random Acts of Theaters will also be adjudicated. The high schools evaluated include Dearborn’s Divine Child High School, Edsel Ford High School and Dearborn High School, and Crestwood High School in Dearborn Heights. Edsel Ford’s spring musical “Mary Poppins,” … [Read more...] about DATA recognizes high school shows

  ‘Fool for Love’ at Open Book while ‘Waitress’ runs at the Fisher and ‘Jersey Boys’ brings magic to Music Hall Whether love makes us a fool, a dreamer or singer, there is a show for every mood, as Trenton’s Open Book Theatre Company presents “Fool for Love,” the Fisher continues its run of the musical “Waitress,” and the love songs of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons make magic at the Music Hall in “Jersey Boys.” ‘FOOL FOR LOVE’ EXPOSES TURBULENT LOVE AT OPEN BOOK Not all love stories are sweet romances, as audiences … [Read more...] about ‘Fool for Love’ at Open Book while ‘Waitress’ runs at the Fisher and ‘Jersey Boys’ brings magic to Music Hall