Michael J Barnes News

The Snow Queen opens this weekend on November 19th at The Hilberry Theatre to bring magic and fun for the holiday season to Detroit. BroadwayWorld Detroit had a moment to speak with Michael J. Barnes, the director of The Snow Queen and why Detroit audience will love this classic fairy tale.

Alabama Shakespeare Festival presents All Is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914 by Peter Rothstein, with vocal arrangements by Erick Lichte and Timothy C. Takach, on the Octagon Stage December 7 - 29, 2019. Directed by Melissa Rain Anderson, this dramatic retelling weaves together firsthand accounts of World War I soldiers with patriotic tunes, trench songs, and Christmas carols.

The Maggie Allesee Department of Theatre and Dance, a program within the College of Fine, Performing, and Communication Arts at Wayne State University, is excited to launch the 2018-2019 season with the three-time Tony Award-winning Broadway musical "Avenue Q," an uproarious adult parody of children's puppet shows like "Sesame Street", "The Muppets", and "Mr. Rodgers Neighborhood".  Created by by duo Robert Lopez ("Book of Mormon", "Frozen", "Coco") and Jeff Marx, "Avenue Q" has been shocking and delighting audiences since its premier in 2003.  This modern classic won three Tony Awards, including the "Triple Crown" for Best Musical, Best Score, and Best Book.

Hope Summer Repertory Theatre is currently in rehearsals for its upcoming production of THE ODD COUPLE by Neil Simon, and BroadwayWorld has the First Look look at the production below!

Hope Summer Repertory Theatre opened its World Premiere production of Erik Durham's musical, DRAGON PACK SNACK ATTACK, and BroadwayWorld has a first look at the production below!

Hope Summer Repertory Theatre is currently in rehearsals for its upcoming World Premiere production of Erik Durham's musical, DRAGON PACK SNACK ATTACK, and BroadwayWorld has a behind-the-scenes look at rehearsals below!

Hope Summer Repertory Theatre (HSRT), Western Michigan's premier summer theatre, has begun rehearsals for their highly anticipated 2018 season! The company was established at Hope College in 1972 and is entering their 47th Season with newly named New York City Theatre Artist Lenny Banovez, as the company's new Artistic Director.

The Maggie Allesee Department of Theatre and Dance is proud to present "Sister Act: The Musical", April 13 through 22, 2018.  This reimagining of the classic film features music by Tony- and eight-time Oscar winner, Alan Menken (Newsies, Beauty and the Beast, Little Shop of Horrors).  This exciting new musical was nominated for five Tony Awards, including Best Musical.

Theatre and Dance at Wayne concludes its 2016-2017 Season with Legally Blonde, playing through April 23 at the Bonstelle Theatre.

Theatre and Dance at Wayne concludes its 2016-2017 Season with Legally Blonde, playing through April 23 at the Bonstelle Theatre.

Theatre and Dance at Wayne concludes its 2016-2017 Season with three productions that showcase the scope of the program's dramatic capabilities.

As Detroit and Wayne State University gear up to host the touring First Folio of Shakespeare's works at the Detroit Institute of Arts and Detroit Public Library, the Maggie Allesee Department of Theatre and Dance will celebrate the Bard's enduring work with LOVE'S LABOUR'S LOST at the Hilberry Theatre.

As Detroit and Wayne State University gear up to host the touring First Folio of Shakespeare's works at the Detroit Institute of Arts and Detroit Public Library, the Maggie Allesee Department of Theatre and Dance will celebrate the Bard's enduring work with Love's Labour's Lost at the Hilberry Theatre. Join the excitement as a group of merry young men vow to maintain chastity as they focus on their studies. However, when the beautiful Princess of France and her ladies arrive, the men have trouble keeping their oath.

As Detroit and Wayne State University gear up to host the touring First Folio of Shakespeare's works at the Detroit Institute of Arts and Detroit Public Library, the Maggie Allesee Department of Theatre and Dance will celebrate the Bard's enduring work with LOVE'S LABOUR'S LOST at the Hilberry Theatre.

The Maggie Allesee Department of Theatre and Dance continues its 2015-16 season tonight, December 4th at the Hilberry Theatre with Inspecting Carol.

The Maggie Allesee Department of Theatre and Dance continues its 2015-16 season on December 4th at the Hilberry Theatre with Inspecting Carol. Step right in to the holiday season with all its merriment, festivities, stress and joy. At the theatre, there's no better story to set the tone for this part of the year than the well-loved Christmas Carol. Charles Dickens' words come alive onstage for generations of thespians and patrons year after year.

Now on stage at the Hilberry Theatre at Wayne State University is The Maggie Allesee Department of Theatre and Dance production of THE GREAT GATSBY.  This moving drama tells the story of greed, betrayal and inequality in the fictional town of West Egg on prosperous Long Island in the summer of 1922.  The young and mysterious millionaire Jay Gatsby (played marvelously by Santino Craven) has a  quixotic passion and obsession for the beautiful former debutante Daisy Buchanan (played beautifully by Devri Chism).  The drama brings the classic 1925 novel written by American author F. Scott Fitzgerald to life.

The Maggie Allesee Department of Theatre and Dance continues its 2015-16 season tonight, October 30 at the Hilberry Theatre with the opening of THE GREAT GATSBY. Wayne State University is delighted to present the only authorized stage interpretation of F. Scott Fitzgerald's classic novel, adapted by Simon Levy, featuring the memorable characters of the story interacting in its famous Gilded Age setting.

The Maggie Allesee Department of Theatre and Dance continues its 2015-16 season on October 30 at the Hilberry Theatre with the opening of THE GREAT GATSBY. Wayne State University is delighted to present the only authorized stage interpretation of F. Scott Fitzgerald's classic novel, adapted by Simon Levy, featuring the memorable characters of the story interacting in its famous Gilded Age setting.

THE TAMING OF THE SHREW, directed by Utah Shakespeare Festival Founder Fred C. Adams, is a huge hit, which has prompted the Festival to add two matinee performances of this hilarious battle of the sexes. The additional shows will be at 2 p.m. on August 5 and 18 in the Auditorium Theatre. The production runs through September 5, 2015. Scroll down for a look at the show!