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Allen Park, MI 48101


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Review: BIG FISH at Hope Repertory Theatre


by Emily Schenk - 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: SPRING AWAKENING at FIM Flint Repertory Theatre is a Masterful Rendition of a Modern Classic


by Stefani Chudnow - June 11, 2024

What did our critic think of SPRING AWAKENING at FIM Flint Repertory Theatre?...

Review: SOMETHING ROTTEN at The Farmington Players Barn


by Emily Schenk - 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


by Emily Schenk - 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...

Review: MOULIN ROUGE! at Wharton Center is a Sensory Feast Unlike Anything Mid-Michigan Has Seen


by Stefani Chudnow - April 04, 2024

From now through April 14th, Moulin Rouge! at Wharton Center will astound audiences with its pure extravaganza and spicy love story....

Review: CHILDREN OF EDEN at Stagecrafters is an Immersive Journey Through the Story of Genesis


by Stefani Chudnow - April 01, 2024

Children of Eden is currently playing at Stagecrafters’ Baldwin Theatre through April 21st. Though the show has not had notable U.S. professional iterations (such as Off-Broadway) in the more than 30 years since its inception, this story has found eternal life in community theatres. In fact, Childre...

Review: RADIUM GIRLS at Smith Theatre


by Emily Schenk - 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 killin...

Review: THE LOVE LIST at A Wilde Theatre


by Emily Schenk - January 22, 2024

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

Review: THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE at Smith Theatre


by Emily Schenk - 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


by Emily Schenk - November 19, 2023

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

Past Shows

Willy Wonka Jr
Willy Wonka Jr
8/2 - 8/4/2024


Wonka Musical Reminds Us to Dream and “Think Positive” The classic book comes alive on the Downriver stage for one weekend only   (Allen Park, ...

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Birmingham Village Players (5/2 - 5/18)
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Hamilton in Michigan Hamilton
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