Suzanne Young News

Michigan's 2013-14 professional theater season was a tempestuous one, an even more unsettled year than usual for the state's theaters. So perhaps it was appropriate that this year's Wilde Awards were the 13th annual edition.

The Purple Rose Theatre Company presents the third production of the 2013 / 2014 season, The PRTC Spring Comedy Festival: Lovers, Liars & Lunatics, A World Premiere Production by Various Playwrights. The collection of world premiere short comedies will explore the nature of love, loss, revenge and renewal. The evening includes new plays by Jeff Daniels, David MacGregor, Carey Crim, and other Purple Rose favorites. *Contains adult language and content.

The Purple Rose Theatre Company presents the third production of the 2013 / 2014 season, The PRTC Spring Comedy Festival: Lovers, Liars & Lunatics, A World Premiere Production by Various Playwrights. The collection of world premiere short comedies will explore the nature of love, loss, revenge and renewal. The evening includes new plays by Jeff Daniels, David MacGregor, Carey Crim, and other Purple Rose favorites. *Contains adult language and content.

Performance Network Theatre presents its most titillating show of the season, 'Venus in Fur' by David Ives, today, February 27 - April 6, 2014 starring Maggie Meyer and Sebastian Gerstner under the direction of Jennifer Graham as she makes her directorial debut at Performance Network.

Performance Network Theatre presents its most titillating show of the season, "Venus in Fur" by David Ives, on February 27 - April 6, 2014 starring Maggie Meyer and Sebastian Gerstner under the direction of Jennifer Graham as she makes her directorial debut at Performance Network. "Venus in Fur" is the most produced script of the 2013 - 2014 season in America, according to Theatre Communications Group, and was credited by the New York Times as, "Ninety minutes of good, kinky fun." This production is generously sponsored by two decadent Ann Arbor hotspots, The Earle Restaurant and The Raven's Club. Tickets can be purchased online at performancenetwork.org or over the phone at 734-663-0681. Mature audiences only.

During the holiday season Performance Network Theatre presents a new take on the larger than life Broadway musical "Jerry's Girls", a revue of the work of Jerry Herman who wrote the music for shows such as "Hello, Dolly!", "La Cage Aux Folles", and "Mame". "Jerry's Girls" is directed by Carla Milarch and stars an all female cast including award-winning musical theatre actress, Naz Edwards, from November 14 - January 5, 2014 as well as a special New Year's Eve performance followed by a champagne toast at midnight. Tickets are available now at performancenetwork.org, over the phone at 734-663-0681, or at the theatre at 120 East Huron in Downtown Ann Arbor.

This rousing musical, based on the stories of Shalom Aleichem, takes place in pre-revolutionary Russia and centers on the life of Tevye, a milkman, trying to keep his family's traditions in place while marrying off his three older daughters.

This rousing musical, based on the stories of Shalom Aleichem, takes place in pre-revolutionary Russia and centers on the life of Tevye, a milkman, trying to keep his family's traditions in place while marrying off his three older daughters.

Dundalk Community Theatre brings to stage the classic "Who-done-it" Go Back For Murder, through March 4th. From the pen of the master of suspense, murder and mystery, comes a lesser produced play with the final unraveling of the mystery as only Agatha Christie can do. Director Joey Hellman's ensemble includes: Stephanie Marks, Mark Macaluso, Liz Armour, Elisa Dugan, Randy Dalmas, Tom Wyatt, Suzanne Young, Denis Latkowski, Brian Mellen and John Chrzanowski. Individual tickets are $23 for adults, $20 for senior adults and $15 for students/DCT Actors/Children 12 and under.

Dundalk Community Theatre brings to stage the classic "Who-done-it" Go Back For Murder, from Feb 24 to March 4th. From the pen of the master of suspense, murder and mystery, comes a lesser produced play with the final unraveling of the mystery as only Agatha Christie can do. Director Joey Hellman's ensemble includes: Stephanie Marks, Mark Macaluso, Liz Armour, Elisa Dugan, Randy Dalmas, Tom Wyatt, Suzanne Young, Denis Latkowski, Brian Mellen and John Chrzanowski. Individual tickets are $23 for adults, $20 for senior adults and $15 for students/DCT Actors/Children 12 and under.

Dundalk Community Theatre brings to stage the classic "Who-done-it" Go Back For Murder, from Feb 24 to March 4th. From the pen of the master of suspense, murder and mystery, comes a lesser produced play with the final unraveling of the mystery as only Agatha Christie can do. Director Joey Hellman's ensemble includes: Stephanie Marks, Mark Macaluso, Liz Armour, Elisa Dugan, Randy Dalmas, Tom Wyatt, Suzanne Young, Denis Latkowski, Brian Mellen and John Chrzanowski. Individual tickets are $23 for adults, $20 for senior adults and $15 for students/DCT Actors/Children 12 and under.

Spotlighters Theatre presents A Little Night Music - opening June 24th, at 8pm

A Little Night Music with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim sits among the pantheon of sophisticated Broadway classics. Based on the Ingmar Bergman film Smiles of a Summer Night, it captures the passions and pathos of a group of couples who waltz their way in and out of relationships in turn-of-the-century Sweden.

Spotlighters Theatre presents A Little Night Music - opening June 24th, at 8pm

Performance Network Theatre is proud to announce it's spring production, 'Circle Mirror Transformation.' This smart and moving comedy, by Annie Baker, will close on May 22, 2011.

Performance Network Theatre is proud to announce it's spring production, 'Circle Mirror Transformation.' This smart and moving comedy, by Annie Baker, will begin previewing on April 21 and run through May 22, 2011. 'Circle Mirror Transformation' is directed by John Seibert, who has previously directed Performance Network's award winning production of 'Doubt' as well as the existential classic, 'Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead.'

Performance Network Theatre is proud to announce it's spring production, 'Circle Mirror Transformation.' This smart and moving comedy, by Annie Baker, will begin previewing on April 21 and run through May 22, 2011. 'Circle Mirror Transformation' is directed by John Seibert, who has previously directed Performance Network's award winning production of 'Doubt' as well as the existential classic, 'Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead.'

Spotlighters Theatre presents a regional premiere of Tina Howe's APPROACHING ZANZIBAR, directed by Brad J. Ranno.

Performance Network Theatre announces it's production of 'The War Since Eve,' by Michigan playwright, Kim Carney. The comedy will close on February 13. 'Eve' is directed by PNT Artistic Director, David Wolber, and features Henrietta Hemelin, Sarab Kamoo ('Sonia Flew') and Leah Smith.