ROCHESTER CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY THEATRE

by Emily Schenk - December 18, 2025

The national touring cast of Hell‘s Kitchen arrives at The Fisher Theatre. Hell’s Kitchen features pop hits from Grammy Award-winning Alicia Keys. Hell‘s Kitchen is a story of a young girl growing up in Manhattan trying to chase her dreams, find love, and navigate the city....

by Emily Schenk - December 17, 2025

Doris Walker, played by Ellie Baker, was the star of the show, and in more ways than one, her angelic voice and quick wit really played into the fast-talking talking powerful female, Macy’s exact executive, her child, and charisma was matched only by The Man and Red himself. Kris Kringle brought joy...

by Brian Hilbrand - December 16, 2025

A story, although not written by Seuss, is an after-story of sorts, detailing what happens the night after Cindy Lou Who meets the Grinch, who, interestingly enough, and without giving too much away, end up getting married.  The wild and crazy events that go down as a result of that are nothing shor...

by Emily Schenk - October 03, 2025

A tale as old as time has been reimagined for the stage; Beauty and the Beast returns to Detroit at the Fisher Theater now through October 12. The story we all know in love is performing on stage through October 12. Get your tickets here. Beauty and the Beast is a story of falling in love with someo...

by Emily Schenk - August 12, 2025

IT's SHOWTIME! Beetlejuice the frightening fun musical has returned to Detroit! The demon you know and love is haunting the Fisher Theatre this summer. Beetlejuice tells the story of a grieving family moving into a haunted house that has twists and turns you have to see to believe. Like the song say...

by Brian Hilbrand - July 21, 2025

What did our critic think of PICKNIC POPS: “PATRIOTIC POPS” at Grand Rapids Symphony? The Grand Rapids Symphony is reviving its most iconic and popular summer tradition. The Family Fare Picnic Pops has moved to Secchia Meadows at Millennium Park, and a unique concerts for every music lover!  Picnic...

by Emily Schenk - July 02, 2025

The Merry Wives of Windsor began with a musical interlude from the company of the show, as well as one of the merry wives herself, Mistress Page, played by Nicole Arruda. The show was scheduled to perform at the Nichols Arboretum outdoor amphitheater. Still, due to inclement weather, the performance...

by Brian Hilbrand - May 26, 2025

What did our critic think of SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD at Broadway National Theatre? Songs For a New World is a different show because it has a musical revue feel more than a traditional musical. It works as the music flows one song right to the next, allowing for a four-person cast to tell so many diff...

by Emily Schenk - May 16, 2025

This show takes you on a rollercoaster of emotions. It included several monologues on the climate crisis we are currently facing. Kristin Shields's character describes the environmental impact of having a child, which can result in tons of CO2 emissions yearly. This production raises the question of...

by Stefani Chudnow - February 28, 2025

From now through Sunday, March 9th, the recent acclaimed revival of the Broadway musical Parade will be featured at the Fisher Theatre. Parade made its Broadway debut in 1998, originally winning Best Original Score and Best Book of a Musical at the 1999 Tony Awards. Then, in 2023, Parade was revived...