A mystery wrapped in a riddle inside a hat box
“The Hat Box” reminds audiences we need to block out the noise of the world and focus on what really matters: family. But wait … how much do we really know about our …
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‘Fun Home’ hits close to home
Peppermint Creek Theatre Co.’s production “Fun Home” is not always fun, but it is an important story and one that will hit home with a diverse audience.
Williamston Theatre is keeping the Joneses up
“Late Night” host Seth Myers has a recurring feature called “The Kind of Story We Need Right Now” where he offers stories that reinvigorate our faith in humanity.
Does Riverwalk Theatre’s ‘Art’ live up to its name?
Throughout time, humans have argued about what art is. Whether this piece or that piece is truly art, and about the value — the monetary as well as the aesthetical — of art. Riverwalk Theatre’s latest production, “Art,” employs those debates as three friends battle about a white canvas.
‘The Cake’ is a bittersweet treat
A story based on a Supreme Court case about discrimination against a gay couple might not sound like a fun night out at the theater, but it is. Williamston Theatre’s production of “The Cake” slices through the headlines and serves up a luscious, rich tale of human emotion with a sprinkling of personal evolution.
Ixion’s ‘Skeleton Crew’ runs on soul
Detroit native Dominque Morisseau’s “Skeleton Crew” will hit very close to home with Lansing audiences. Set in a stamping plant in Detroit in 2008, the story focuses on a small crew of line workers and their immediate supervisor as they face rumors of an impending plant closure.
Physical, destructive acting dominates ‘True West’
Sam Shepard’s play “True West” has been lauded as a masterpiece that addresses themes of sibling rivalry, family dysfunction, masculinity and the mythos of the Old West versus the genteelness of suburban life.
Williamston Theatre reinvents Christmas classic
Williamston Theatre has a history of producing outstanding plays designed to cultivate good cheer for the holiday season. Past productions included two unique variations of the Charles Dickens classic “A Christmas Carol.”
Ixion Theatre Ensemble’s ‘Apples in Winter’ breaks the mold of American pie
Ixion Theatre’s mission is “to build and strengthen community through storytelling.” Its current production, “Apples in Winter,” is a perfect example of the fulfillment of that mission.