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  Dearborn, Downriver talent onstage and off Whether you’re “Puttin’ on the Ritz” or enjoying the wacky humor of Mel Brooks in this campy, comical stage musical, “Young Frankenstein” is monstrously good fun and sure to please. The show runs 7:30 p.m. March 29 and 30, and April 5, 6, 12 and 13, and 3 p.m. March 31 and April 7 and 14 at the Marlene Boll Theater at the YMCA, 1401 Broadway, Detroit. The opening night March 29 performance is sold out.  The first Sunday performance features a post-show discussion with the … [Read more...] about U of D Mercy delivers monster musical ‘Young Frankenstein’

  From the drama of “Tolton: From Slave to Priest” to the comedy “The Foreigner,” to the light-hearted musical treat “42nd Street,” live entertainment choices abound on area stages. ‘TOLTON: FROM SLAVE TO PRIEST’ VISITS DOWNRIVER A story of a man born into bondage, who went on to Rome to become a Catholic priest, visits Downriver for a limited engagement in Saint Luke Production’s “Tolton: From Slave to Priest.” The 75-minute show, suitable for ages 10 and older, runs 7 p.m. April 1 and 9:30 a.m. April 2 at Davidson … [Read more...] about Local stages offer serious stories, light-hearted fare

  Fairy tales collide and folks find that what they wish for isn’t always what’s best for them in Dearborn High School’s production of the Stephen Sondheim musical “Into the Woods.” The show runs 7:30 p.m. March 21, 22 and 23 in DHS’s Valentine Auditorium, 19501 W. Outer Drive, Dearborn. Greg Phillip Viscomi directs and produces the show, with musical direction by Maritsa Madias-Kalasz and choreography by Adam Lynch. Viscomi said he chose “Into the Woods” for this year’s musical because it seems like a good fit for … [Read more...] about Be careful what you wish for: DHS presents Sondheim’s fairytale foray ‘Into the Woods’

  When James, an abused orphan, discovers a colorful cadre of eccentric bugs living inside a gigantic peach, a worldwide adventure begins with “James and the Giant Peach Jr.” as they bond and confront bullies with courage and camaraderie. The show runs 7:30 p.m. March 15, 16, 22 and 23, and 3 p.m. March 17 and 24 at Catherine A. Daly Theatre on the Avenue, 2656 Biddle, Wyandotte. Director Nathan Vasquez said “James and the Giant Peach Jr.” is a fun show with many character roles for the ensemble, which he feels is … [Read more...] about Travel to the wacky world of Roald Dahl with ‘James and the Giant Peach Jr.’

  A mathematical genius puzzled by people seeks to solve the murder of his neighbor’s dog in “The Curious Incident of the Dog in Night-Time” at Trenton’s Open Book Theatre Company. The play runs 8 p.m. March 15, 16, 22, 23, 29 and 30, and April 5, 6, and 11 to 13, and 2 p.m. March 17, 24 and 31 and April 7 at the theater, 1621 West Road, Trenton. The show, a 2015 winner of five Tony Awards, including Best Play, is directed by Adriane Galea of Dearborn, with Joshua Whitson of Madison Heights as Christopher, a 15-year-old … [Read more...] about Open Book Theatre Company presents ‘The Curious Incident of the Dog in Night-Time’

  Set sail with your imagination for adventure on the high seas as the cast of “Peter and the Starcatcher” journey with pluck and humor as the Players Guild of Dearborn reveals the backstory of Peter Pan. The show runs 8 p.m. March 8, 9, 15, 16, 22 and 23, and 2:30 p.m. March 10, 17 and 24 at the theater, 21730 Madison in Dearborn. Director Brian Townsend of Dearborn said the show is a unique take on characters audiences know and love, and not what one might think. “‘Peter and the Starcatcher’ is a piece of theatrical … [Read more...] about Set sail for adventure with PGD’s ‘Peter and the Starcatcher’

A music director and conductor search, combined with classical greats was a winning combination of entertainment Feb. 15 at the Ford Community & Performing Arts Center. Still on the quest, the Dearborn Symphony continued its 2018-19 season with music director and conductor hopeful Jason Altieri. Altieri was the second of three guest conductors to lead the orchestra in a concert, “Classical Greats!” The evening’s performance featured guest cellist Dmitri Atapine as well as members of the orchestra. Altieri is music director … [Read more...] about Dearborn Symphony’s music director search continues

  The Broadway tour of the Tony Award-winning comedy “The Play That Goes Wrong” opened at the Fisher Tuesday, and the non-stop laughter it evokes makes it a must-see comedy. Opening earlier this week were the dramas “Venus in Fur” at the Outvisible Theater in Allen Park, and the Tony and Pulitzer Prize-winning “Death of a Salesman” at the Ringwald Theatre in Ferndale. If laughter is the best medicine, the Tony Award-winning comedy “The Play That Goes Wrong” is guaranteed to cure whatever mid-winter blues have impacted … [Read more...] about Fisher hosts hysterically funny ‘The Play That Goes Wrong’

    Under the direction of Atlanta Pops Orchestra conductor Jason Alteri, the Dearborn Symphony heads full steam into 2019 with its showcase of symphonic masterworks at 8 p.m. Feb. 15 at the Ford Community & Performing Arts Center. The evening features cellist Dmitri Atapine, performing Tchaikovsky’s “Variations on a Rococo Theme,” a piece inspired by Wolfgang Mozart, one of Tchaikovsky’s favorite composers. Atapine has appeared on stages around the world, offering his “expressive sound – beauty, warmth, lyricism and deep … [Read more...] about Dearborn Symphony kicks off 2019 with symphonic masterworks

Area youth theaters will set toes tapping with “Footloose” at the Downriver Actors Guild in Wyandotte and “Aladdin Jr.” at the Downriver Youth Performing Arts Center in the Trenton Village Theater. The Broadway tour of the Tony Award-winning comedy “The Play That Goes Wrong” comes to the Fisher, while dramas take the stage elsewhere, with “Venus in Fur” at Outvisible in Allen Park and the Tony and Pulitzer Prize-winning “Death of a Salesman” at the Ringwald in Ferndale. KICK UP YOUR HEELS WITH DAG’S ’FOOTLOOSE’ The 1998 … [Read more...] about Youth theaters bring musicals ‘Footloose’ and ‘Aladdin Jr.,’ to the stage