Phil Powers News

Known for bringing the best works from across the globe to an intimate setting in Ann Arbor, Performance Network Theatre is doing it again with the Michigan premiere of the 2009 Tony-winner for Best Play, "God of Carnage" by Yasmina Reza.

Known for bringing the best works from across the globe to an intimate setting in Ann Arbor, Performance Network Theatre is doing it again with the Michigan premiere of the 2009 Tony-winner for Best Play, "God of Carnage" by Yasmina Reza.

These days, economic survival is top of mind for many non-profit arts organization. But in the midst of announced theater closures, and lay-offs nationwide, Ann Arbor's professional theater has some good news to report.

On the heels of announcing its 30th Anniversary Professional Season, Performance Network rolls out the Saturday Series for Young Audiences, a once-monthly program to satisfy the littlest theatre-goers in the community. Produced by the Children's Theatre Network, the Saturday Series matinees offer a variety of musicals and plays for pre-K through sixth grade.

Ann Arbor's professional theatre turns 30 next year, and as the award-winning troupe wraps up its 29th season with record-breaking attendance, PNT announces its long-awaited 30th anniversary season.

Performance Network Theatre is proud to announce it's spring production, 'Circle Mirror Transformation.' This smart and moving comedy, by Annie Baker, will close on May 22, 2011.

Performance Network Theatre is proud to announce it's spring production, 'Circle Mirror Transformation.' This smart and moving comedy, by Annie Baker, will begin previewing on April 21 and run through May 22, 2011. 'Circle Mirror Transformation' is directed by John Seibert, who has previously directed Performance Network's award winning production of 'Doubt' as well as the existential classic, 'Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead.'

Performance Network Theatre is proud to announce it's spring production, 'Circle Mirror Transformation.' This smart and moving comedy, by Annie Baker, will begin previewing on April 21 and run through May 22, 2011. 'Circle Mirror Transformation' is directed by John Seibert, who has previously directed Performance Network's award winning production of 'Doubt' as well as the existential classic, 'Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead.'

Performance Network Theatre announces it's production of 'The Drowsy Chaperone' with book by Bob Martin and Don Mckeller and musics and lyrics by Lisa Lambert and Greg Morrison. The musical comedy, which recently received the Tony Award for Best Book of a Musical and Best Original Score, will run November 11 through December 26, 2010. 'The Drowsy Chaperone' is directed by Carla Milarch (Little Shop of Horrors, The Baker's Wife, The Fantasticks) with Musical Direction by R. MacKenzie Lewis (Little Shop of Horrors, The Baker's Wife) and stars Naz Edwards, Scott Crownover, Phil Powers, Andrea Mellos, Mark Hammell, Matt Anderson, Eva Rosenwald, Linda Rabin Hammell, Brian Thibault, Lisa Lauren Smith, Charlie Sutherland, Pete Podolski and Phill Harmer.

Thousands of patrons are flocking to Performance Network's production of 'The Drowsy Chaperone' making it the most popular Performance Network show in years. Now Ann Arbor's award-winning professional theatre offers patrons a chance to go behind the scenes with the cast, crew and director of this season's most beloved musical.

Performance Network Theatre announces it's production of 'The Drowsy Chaperone' with book by Bob Martin and Don Mckeller and musics and lyrics by Lisa Lambert and Greg Morrison. The musical comedy, which recently received the Tony Award for Best Book of a Musical and Best Original Score, will run November 11 through December 26, 2010. 'The Drowsy Chaperone' is directed by Carla Milarch (Little Shop of Horrors, The Baker's Wife, The Fantasticks) with Musical Direction by R. MacKenzie Lewis (Little Shop of Horrors, The Baker's Wife) and stars Naz Edwards, Scott Crownover, Phil Powers, Andrea Mellos, Mark Hammell, Matt Anderson, Eva Rosenwald, Linda Rabin Hammell, Brian Thibault, Lisa Lauren Smith, Charlie Sutherland, Pete Podolski and Phill Harmer.

Performance Network Theatre announces it's production of 'The Drowsy Chaperone' with book by Bob Martin and Don Mckeller and musics and lyrics by Lisa Lambert and Greg Morrison. The musical comedy, which recently received the Tony Award for Best Book of a Musical and Best Original Score, will run November 11 through December 26, 2010. 'The Drowsy Chaperone' is directed by Carla Milarch (Little Shop of Horrors, The Baker's Wife, The Fantasticks) with Musical Direction by R. MacKenzie Lewis (Little Shop of Horrors, The Baker's Wife) and stars Naz Edwards, Scott Crownover, Phil Powers, Andrea Mellos, Mark Hammell, Matt Anderson, Eva Rosenwald, Linda Rabin Hammell, Brian Thibault, Lisa Lauren Smith, Charlie Sutherland, Pete Podolski and Phill Harmer.

In response to audience popularity and rave reviews from critics, Performance Network's production of Melinda Lopez's SONIA FLEW has been extended for one weekend. Additional performances will be held on October 22, 23 and 24. 'Sonia Flew' is directed by David Wolber and stars Sarab Kamoo, Mila Govich, Jon Bennett, Will David Young, Christina Flynn and Russ Schwartz.

In response to audience popularity and rave reviews from critics, Performance Network's production of Melinda Lopez's SONIA FLEW has been extended for one weekend. Additional performances will be held on October 22, 23 and 24. 'Sonia Flew' is directed by David Wolber and stars Sarab Kamoo, Mila Govich, Jon Bennett, Will David Young, Christina Flynn and Russ Schwartz.

Performance Network Theatre presents staged readings of new plays from local playwrights at the Fireside Festival of New Works Sunday, September 27 Wednesday, September 30 at 8 pm.

The Purple Rose Theatre Company is pleased to announce the release of the original cast recording from Jeff Daniels' new comedy Panhandle Slim & The Oklahoma Kid.