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We reviewed most all the Thespie winning performances, here’s what we said and how you can join us
Local theater reviews of "Ride the Cyclone" "Jesus Christ Superstar" and "The Shark is Broken" from City Pulse reviewers, who catch most of the local shows. Here's how to join the reviewers.
‘The Shark Is Broken,’ but the movie trudges on
Nobody expected “Jaws” to be a blockbuster, least of all the long-suffering cast and crew, who were at the mercy of a mechanical shark named “Bruce” that didn’t fare well in the salty ocean …
Celebrating Cinco De Mayo with an Acapulco burrito
I used to love the Cancun Mexican Grill on West Saginaw Highway. That location was much more convenient than the one in Grand Ledge. So, imagine my surprise when, in 2022, Cancun moved …
Williamston’s ‘Bad Books’ gives nuance to polarizing politics
As artistic director and co-founder of Williamston Theatre, Tony Caselli knows how it feels when material is met by backlash from the community. When Williamston put on an updated version of “Dial …
‘A season worthy of celebrating’
When planning the Broadway series for the Wharton Center’s 45th anniversary season, executive director Eric Olmscheid sought to procure an array of iconic musicals that would honor the theater’s …
‘A season worthy of celebrating’
When planning the Broadway series for the Wharton Center’s 45th anniversary season, executive director Eric Olmscheid sought to procure an array of iconic musicals that would honor the theater’s legacy.