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Emily Schenk

Emily Schenk

Emily Schenk is a wife and owner of a farm in Milford where she raises ducks, chickens, and her two dogs Daisy Rey and Scrumpy. She is a former thespian and current Broadway fanatic. She enjoys an annual trip to New York and monthly trips to Broadway in Detroit theaters to continue her support and love for the theatrical arts. You can follow her at @EmmySchenk17 on Instagram to follow her Broadway adventures! 






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Review: LITTLE WOMEN at Tipping Point Theatre
Review: LITTLE WOMEN at Tipping Point Theatre
December 15, 2024

Tipping Pointe Theatre's adaptation of Little Women by Heather Chrisler will be playing at Tipping Point Theatre located at 361 E Cady Street • Northville, MI 48167, till December 21st, 2024. Get your tickets here.

Review: CHARLIE HU$TLE at The Smith Theatre
Review: CHARLIE HU$TLE at The Smith Theatre
December 15, 2024

I have to commend Ryan Noggle for bringing the story to life in such a unique way. I would also like to point out Neil Berg's score and the songs written for the show.

Review: MJ THE MUSICAL at The Fisher
Review: MJ THE MUSICAL at The Fisher
November 1, 2024

MJ, the Musical thrills audiences with the story of he Man in the Mirror, Michael Jackson. The show portrays his experience while preparing for his record-breaking tour, The Dangerous World Tour in 1992.

Review: MOULIN ROUGE THE MUSICAL! at Detroit Opera House
Review: MOULIN ROUGE THE MUSICAL! at Detroit Opera House
October 2, 2024

This Juke Box Musical brings to the stage the songs you know and love from artists like Lady Gaga and Katy Perry but presented in a new and exciting story based on the beloved classic.

Interview: Ryan Noggle & Neil Berg of CHARLIE HU$TLE at The Smith Theatre At Oakland Community College
Interview: Ryan Noggle & Neil Berg of CHARLIE HU$TLE at The Smith Theatre At Oakland Community College
October 2, 2024

Ryan Noggle describes the core of Pete Rose's career highs and ultimate downfall: 'I loved the idea that what made Pete great was the same thing that made him crumble. Which was the desire never to give up and fight to the end.' It was his greatest asset and his biggest flaw.'

Review: BIG FISH at Hope Repertory Theatre
Review: BIG FISH at Hope Repertory Theatre
July 11, 2024

Big Fish is a story that dives into a myriad of life experiences. The themes throughout the show, from generational disagreements to being true to yourself, create a narrative that is deep and thought-provoking. I was simply enchanted by the depth of the performance.

Review: SOMETHING ROTTEN at The Farmington Players Barn
Review: SOMETHING ROTTEN at The Farmington Players Barn
May 14, 2024

This was my first time attending a performance at The Farmington Players Barn Theatre. The local talent of these performers blew me away. My favorite performance of the night came from Hannah Haigh, who portrayed the wife of Nick Bottom, Bea Bottom.

Review: #SISTERSINLAW at Royal Oak Music Theatre
Review: #SISTERSINLAW at Royal Oak Music Theatre
May 14, 2024

This show was not only very informative on many political topics but these women bring a powerful presence to the rooms they fill. The crowd was absolutely loving every word that came from these feminist icons. I must confess I was a first time listener but I was enticed to download several episodes on the way home.

Review: RADIUM GIRLS at Smith Theatre
Review: RADIUM GIRLS at Smith Theatre
March 20, 2024

Based on real events, Radium Girls focuses on the young 14- to 15-year-olds who were working in these U.S. factories using paintbrushes. In their exacting work, the girls went from paint to lips to watch-face to keep their brushes tight and pointed. What wasn’t known? The radium poisoning was killing these young workers in an excruciating manner.

Review: THE LOVE LIST at A Wilde Theatre
Review: THE LOVE LIST at A Wilde Theatre
January 22, 2024

The Love List is currently running January 19 -28, 2024

Review: THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE at Smith Theatre
Review: THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE at Smith Theatre
November 19, 2023

The Tony Award-winning musical follows a group of 'wonderfully unique and vibrant adolescents' competing for a bee championship that illustrates the importance of inclusion and community. 

Review: MRS. DOUBTFIRE THE NEW COMEDY MUSICAL at Fisher Theatre
Review: MRS. DOUBTFIRE THE NEW COMEDY MUSICAL at Fisher Theatre
November 19, 2023

What did our critic think of MRS. DOUBTFIRE THE NEW COMEDY MUSICAL at Fisher Theatre?

Review: RAIN ON FIRE at Flint Repertory Theatre
Review: RAIN ON FIRE at Flint Repertory Theatre
September 18, 2023

Rain on Fire begins with Marie when she comes home to plan her addicted mother Lorraine's funeral. 'Rain' left a surprising final wish for Marie and her cousin Caleb, a meth user, to fulfill together. Marie struggles with her anger and loss in a tense and often funny play that deals with the opioid crisis.

Review: GOLDEN GIRLS THE LAUGHS CONTINUE at Royal Oak Music Theatre
Review: GOLDEN GIRLS THE LAUGHS CONTINUE at Royal Oak Music Theatre
July 30, 2023

The Golden Girls are back! 2023 finds Sophia out on bail after being busted by the DEA for running a drug ring for retirees. Blanche and Rose have founded CreakN, a thriving sex app for seniors. And Dorothy is trying to hold it all together with help from her new, young sex-crazed stud. Presented by Murray & Peter. Get info www.GoldenGirlsTour.com.

Review: RAGTIME at Flint Repertory Thetare
Review: RAGTIME at Flint Repertory Thetare
June 13, 2023

Step into history to see this exciting new take on Ragtime at Flint Repertory Theatre. Ragtime will be playing at Flint Repertory Theatre until June 25th.

Review: ASSASSINS at The Ringwald
Review: ASSASSINS at The Ringwald
March 8, 2023

Assassins will run through March 20th. Tickets are $30 for performances Fridays-Sundays and $20 for Monday performances. Tickets are currently available at theRingwald.com. Performances on Fridays, Saturdays, and Mondays are at 8:00 PM, and Sundays at 3:00 PM. The Ringwald is located inside Affirmations Community Center.

Review: JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR at The Fisher Theatre
Review: JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR at The Fisher Theatre
March 1, 2023

Jesus Christ Superstar is set against the backdrop of an extraordinary series of events during the final weeks of the life of Jesus Christ as seen through the eyes of Judas. The legendary score includes 'I Don't Know How to Love Him 'Superstar.' Now playing at the Fisher Theatre through Mar 5, 2023. Tickets available at ticketmaster.com

Review: JAGGED LITTLE PILL at The Fisher Theatre
Review: JAGGED LITTLE PILL at The Fisher Theatre
February 21, 2023

SOME SHOWS YOU SEE. THIS SHOW YOU FEEL. Joy, rage, love, heartache, strength, wisdom, catharsis, LIFE: everything we've been waiting to see on a Broadway stage is back, in this exhilarating, fearless new musical based on Alanis Morissette's world-changing music. Jagged Little Pill will perform at The Fisher Theatre in Detroit through February 26th. You can purchase tickets at Jagged Little Pill (Touring) Tickets | Event Dates & Schedule | Ticketmaster.com.

Review: THE FUTURE IS FEMALE at Flint Repertory Theatre
Review: THE FUTURE IS FEMALE at Flint Repertory Theatre
February 7, 2023

The Flint Repertory Theatre is proud to present the world premiere comedy of The Future is Female, written by and starring Nandita Shenoy. The Future is Female will perform at the Flint Repertory Theatre from February 3rd-19th, 2023. For more information on the production and to buy tickets, please call 810-237-7333 or visit tickets.thefim.org.

Review: BEETLEJUICE at Detroit Opera House
Review: BEETLEJUICE at Detroit Opera House
February 2, 2023

It's showtime! The ghost-with-the-most will make his Detroit debut in this edgy and irreverent new Broadway musical comedy. BEETLEJUICE will play at the Opera House from January 31 – February 12, 2023. Tickets go on sale Friday, November 4 at 10:00 a.m. and will be available online at Ticketmaster.com or BroadwayinDetroit.com.






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