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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

Keep winter’s chill at bay with a play – whether you choose a dynamic drama or a laughter-filled romp, the action on stage will take you away from the weather’s wrath. HILBERRY PRESENTS COMPLETE ‘ANGELS IN AMERICA’ Wayne State University’s graduate Hilberry Theater Company continues its season with Tony Kushner’s Tony and Pulitzer Prize-winning two-part drama “Angels in America.” “Part One: Millennium Approaches” runs 8 p.m. Feb. 8, 9, 15, 16, 22 and 23; 7 p.m. Feb. 14 and 21; 2 p.m. Feb. 9, 13 and 16, and May 11; and 3 p.m. … [Read more...] about Warm up to riveting drama and side-splitting comedy

  A first kiss between two women triggers a violent attack in Diana Son's “Stop Kiss,” starring Kate Martinez of Dearborn as Callie, now through Feb. 9 at Rosedale Community Players. Remaining performances are 8 p.m.  Feb. 1, 2, 7, 8 and 9, and 2 p.m.  Feb. 3 at Peace Lutheran Church, 17029 W. 13 Mile Road, Southfield. Directed by Eric Goldstein of Southfield, with Allison Megrot of Pontiac as Sara, the cast also features Daniel Croft of Southfield as Peter, Sara's former boyfriend; Maurizio Dominquez of Lincoln Park as … [Read more...] about Dearborn actress stars in ‘Stop Kiss’ at Rosedale Community Players

  Leave short days and cold weather behind as you warm up to the quirky yet touching character comedy “Wonder of the World,” by David Lindsay-Abaire at Trenton's Open Book Theatre Company. The show continues at 8 p.m. Jan. 19, 25 and 26 and Feb. 1, 2, 7, 8 and 9, and 2 p.m. Jan. 20 and 27 and Feb. 3 at the theater, 1621 West Road, Trenton. When Cass discovers a secret about her husband that makes her feel like she doesn't really know him, it leaves her questioning her entire life and choices, from the moment she jumped … [Read more...] about Leave the chill of winter as you warm to ‘Wonder of the World’

  Alumni from Dearborn Heights Crestwood and Dearborn high schools will shine in the Tony and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical “Next to Normal” Jan. 17 to 19 on the CHS stage. The show runs 7 p.m. Jan. 17 to 19, with a 2 p.m. Jan. 19 matinee at Crestwood High School auditorium, 1501 N. Beech Daly, Dearborn Heights. Directed by Crestwood theater teacher and Roosevelt University master’s degree candidate Cayla Kolbusz, the cast features Crestwood alumni Alex Krysztof as Diana Goodman and Garrett Clayton as Gabe Goodman; … [Read more...] about Area alumni in award-winning musical ‘Next to Normal’ at Crestwood

  The new year offers tempting attractions on local stages, with comedies and dramas, musicals and straight shows. The Players Guild of Dearborn presents the farcical “Lend Me A Tenor,” while the Ringwald offers the contemporary comedy “Significant Other.” Two Pulitzer Prize-winning plays also open in January, with a Broadway touring company of “Rent” at the Fisher and Edward Albee's “Three Tall Women” at the Slipstream. ‘LEND ME A TENOR’ ENTERTAINS AT PLAYERS GUILD A laughter-inspiring farce of mistaken identities … [Read more...] about Launch a new year with staged laughter and insight

  Take a toe-tapping journey back to the ’60s in song with the women whose music defined a generation, from innocent tunes to protest songs in “Beehive – the 60's Musical.” The show runs 7:30 p.m. Jan. 18, 19, 25 and 26 and 3 p.m. Jan. 20 and 27 at the Catherine A. Daly Theatre on the Avenue, 2656 Biddle, Wyandotte. Director Debbie Aue of Taylor said “Beehive,” a musical revue based on music from many of the girl groups from the 1960s, reminds us of the role they played in the first wave of feminine protest … [Read more...] about Experience the power of a musical era with ‘Beehive: The 60s Musical’