CROWNING GLORY: A Castle Cabaret to Debut at Green Room 42
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 8, 2025
CROWNING GLORY: A Castle Cabaret will debut at The Green Room 42 in October. The show will feature beloved classics by Judy Garland and Barbra Streisand to show-stopping hits from Hamilton and more.
Susan Mack Returns To Birdland October 13 With 'Tis Autumn
by Gillian Blum - Oct 6, 2025
Award-winning vocalist Susan Mack returns to Birdland Jazz Club with her new show 'Tis Autumn for one night only, Monday, October 13 at 7 p.m., joined by Tedd Firth, David Finck, Eric Halvorson, and Geoff Burke.
Torch & Crown Beer Garden Returns to Union Square Park
by Marina Kennedy - Apr 27, 2025
Torch & Crown Beer Garden will yet again bring locally brewed beers, a delicious menu including pizza and fan favorites like the Lou Burger and pretzel, and a line-up of great programming.
BWW Interview: Ephie Aardema of WAITRESS at the Fisher Theatre Says It Has A Lot of Heart... And Pie!
by Katie Laban - May 8, 2019
Brought to life by a groundbreaking all-female creative team that features original music from six-time Grammy nominee, Sara Bareilles, Waitress is playing until May 19th at the Fisher Theatre. Jenna is an expert pie maker and as the title suggests, a waitress, who dreams of a way out of her small town and loveless marriage. A baking contest could be chance at a new start along with possibly the town's new doctor, but Jenna has to find to find the courage and strength to try. 'We have pie! There's pie in the lobby,' answered Ephie Aardema, who plays Jenna's friend and fellow waitress in the show, when asked about why Detroit audiences should see the show. 'It also has a lot of heart - more than most musicals.' See what else Ephie had to say about Waitress, tour life, and more below:
BWW Review: WAITRESS at Broadway Grand Rapids Promises To Serve Up A Good Time, and Will Make You Hungry!
by Brian Hilbrand - May 2, 2019
Waitress, is in Grand Rapids playing at DeVos Hall through Sunday March, 5th. It is brought to life by a groundbreaking, all female creative team, this Tony Award-nominated hit features original music and lyrics by 7-time Grammy nominee Sara Bareilles ("Love Song" and "Brave"), a book by acclaimed screenwriter Jessie Nelson (I Am Sam) and direction by Tony Award-winner Diane Paulus (Pippin, Finding Neverland_
Glimpses of the Moon: Wharton Elegant Affair!
by Duncan Pflaster - Jan 29, 2008
It is always a pleasure to see a well-crafted, witty musical comedy. 'Glimpses of the Moon,' an original musical based on an Edith Wharton novel and created specifically for the intimate wood-paneled Oak Room of the Algonquin Hotel, delivers in spades. Produced by Lemon Tree Productions and written by Tajlei Levis and John Mercurio, it is a sparkling valentine to the jazz age.