Articles tagged: On Stages
on stages: '33 Variations' and 'The Mountaintop' continue at The Purple Rose and Performance Network
Posted: 4 hours agoTwo of Washtenaw’s premier productions head into the home stretch this weekend, leaving just a few more chances to catch both of these much-lauded productions. The Purple Rose’s production of “33 Variations” has been called ... Read more »
on stages: 'Ragtime' in concert at the Michigan Theater, 'Bernhardt on Broadway' at Vinology
Posted: May 15, 2013It’s quite an “historical” week in Ann Arbor Theater, with four shows featuring major figures from the ages. From Booker T. Washington, to Beethoven, to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., to Sarah Bernhardt, it’s a ... Read more »
on stages: “The Lion in Winter” at Ann Arbor Civic Theatre, Mother’s Day specials at Performance Network and the Purple Rose
Posted: May 08, 2013This week features three great shows for Mom! From a classic drama about familial squabbles, to a poignant story about a mother/daughter struggle to connect in the face of tragedy, to an inspiring fantasy play ... Read more »
on stages: 'The Mountaintop' at Performance Network, 'Pookie Goes Grenading' at The New Theatre Project
Posted: May 01, 2013With the weather finally behaving itself, you might think theater offerings would begin slowing down. While that might be true in some other markets and used to be true in Washtenaw, with the exception of ... Read more »
on stages: 'The Fisherman and His Wife' at Performance Network, 'Charlotte's Web' at Wild Swan Theater
Posted: Apr 24, 2013Whether you’re looking for a theater experience the whole family can enjoy or a special night out for adults only, this week’s got you covered. Two fun, musical, and educational shows are on at Performance ... Read more »
on stages: 'Willy Wonka' at Saline Area Players, and 'Crazy for You' at U-M
Posted: Apr 17, 2013Music is in the air this week, with two musicals and one play about music. It’s not just any old music, either, but some of the most beloved and remarkable tunes ever, from "Oompa-Loompa" and ... Read more »
on stages: 'The Animals and Children Took to the Streets' at Performance Network, 'August: Osage County' at U-M
Posted: Apr 10, 2013This week is a great example of what we mean when we say that Ann Arbor boasts “World Class Theater.” From a vanguard international company all the way from London, to Michigan-produced theater that rivals ... Read more »
on stages: 'Broadway and Tin Pan Alley' events at AADL, 'Lend Me a Tenor' at Encore Musical Theatre
Posted: Mar 27, 2013The spring holidays are upon us, and whether you’re finding eggs, the Afikomen, or just your spring coat, it’s a great time to celebrate (hopefully) deliverance from a nasty winter. Meanwhile, Washtenaw County’s theaters deliver ... Read more »
on stages: 'Talk Radio' at PTD, 'Cat on a Hot Tin Roof' at A2CT
Posted: Mar 13, 2013This week’s plays take you on a trip around the globe, from Boston at Performance Network and the Ann Arbor District Library, to New York at PTD productions; from the Deep South at Ann Arbor ... Read more »
on stages: Fireside New Play Festival at Performance Network, and 'The Meaning of Almost Everything' closes at The Purple Rose
Posted: Mar 06, 2013This week’s column is a paean to new plays, with the Fireside New Play Festival, a brand new adaptation of "Edward II," and a world premiere by Jeff Daniels. Even the oldest of the plays ... Read more »
On Stages: 'Good People' at Performance Network and 'Edward II' at Mix
Posted: Feb 27, 2013Well, it looks like March is going to be coming in like a lion, so perhaps this month is an exercise in delayed gratification, as we eagerly awaits its ovine exit. Good thing there’s plenty ... Read more »
on stages: 'The Laramie Project' at U of M, Shakespeare in rep at the Power Center
Posted: Feb 20, 2013It’s not just snow making Ann Arbor a great white way this week, with 11 shows running, 8 of which are openings. From Shakespeare plays running in rep, to Michigan premieres of Tony-winning plays, to ... Read more »
on stages: 'Hilarious Chekhov' at Ann Arbor Civic, 'Urinetown' at EMU
Posted: Feb 13, 2013Between Fat Tuesday on the 12th, and Valentine’s Day two days later, there’s never been a better week to splurge. Chocolates, flowers, extravagant dinners—all are popular expressions of love this time of year. While you're ... Read more »
on stages: 'Light Cavalry' at Comic Opera Guild, 'The Altruists' at Basement Arts
Posted: Feb 05, 2013I’m putting all my money on Punxsutawney Phil. Now that the prognosticating Pennsylvanian has promised us an early spring, it almost makes life in a snowdrift seem bearable. Thank goodness there’s also Washtenaw County theater, ... Read more »
on stages: 'Anything Goes' at Burns Park Players, 'Cultural Conversations' at Performance Network
Posted: Jan 30, 2013Take a theatrical trip around the world this week, from Egypt, to Hollywood, to New York, to London, to an existential abyss in Chelsea, Michigan. This week’s listings offer adventures to exotic locales, and familiar ... Read more »
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