West Michigan's Arts & Entertainment Guide
Review: ‘The Lion King’ is an intricate, awesome, well-oiled machine
Written by Dana Casadei | Sunday, 15 July 2018 12:34 |Walking to my seat at last night’s production of The Lion King, I heard an usher comment on how this show was “something different.”
Review: ‘Bonnie & Clyde’ is complex, beautiful and all-around terrific
Written by Marin Heinritz | Friday, 06 July 2018 11:42 |Great Depression era American criminals Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow captured newspaper readers’ imaginations of their day, becoming public figures for doing no good and creating celebrity culture before its time. And our obsession with these real-life characters who lived and loved with wanton desire and freedom only to die young in a blaze of glory never really waned. Their story has been adapted for film, television, cartoons, hip-hop songs, and podcasts, among practically infinite variations on their daring, romantic, violent tale.
Review: ‘The Odd Couple’ is a crowd-pleasing classic that sticks to its roots
Written by Marin Heinritz | Sunday, 01 July 2018 13:10 |Prolific comic American playwright Neil Simon has written more than 30 plays and nearly the same number of screenplays, has received more combined Oscar and Tony nominations than any other writer, and was awarded many of the most sought-after literary awards, including the Pulitzer.
Playing the Part: 'Fun Home' explores one woman’s sexuality and family relationships
Written by Kayla Sosa | Thursday, 28 June 2018 10:57 |The story of one can relate to many. That’s the binding truth at the heart of Circle Theatre’s Fun Home.
Dramatic Entrance: Exit Left Theatre brings conversation to the community
Written by Kayla Sosa | Thursday, 28 June 2018 10:51 |Exit Left Theatre Company is working to change the boundaries of art in Holland.
Making Sense: Local theaters strive for accessibility with sensory-friendly performances
Written by Dana Casadei | Wednesday, 27 June 2018 17:19 |On July 21, some of the Wharton Center’s typical theater house rules will be a bit relaxed. Patrons will be allowed to eat snacks, look at phones and move around the theater during this production of Disney’s The Lion King.
Shakespeare Reconstructed: Pigeon Creek and Rose Theater bring the bard’s work fully to life
Written by Marla Miller | Wednesday, 27 June 2018 17:10 |If “Shakespeare” brings to mind recollections of high school English, all “thee, thou, thine,” The Pigeon Creek Shakespeare Company entices you to give a live performance a try. Thou just might like it more than ye think.
Picturing the Past: Kalamazoo Institute of Arts journeys through time with photography
Written by Jane Simons | Wednesday, 27 June 2018 16:55 |The idea to document the Work Progress Administration and the Farm Security Administration during the late 1930s through photography was an idea well ahead of its time, according to Michelle Stempien, curator of education for the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts.
Beyond Reggae: Zion Lion explores music from all over the Caribbean
Written by Jane Simons | Wednesday, 27 June 2018 16:49 |Zion Lion Reggae Band is not your typical reggae group.
Swimming in Shows: Blue Lake hosts more than 100 free performances all summer
Written by Marla Miller | Wednesday, 27 June 2018 16:28 |Home to nearly 5,500 campers and 700 faculty members studying music, art, theater and dance every summer, Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp also hosts an annual Summer Arts Festival that offers evening entertainment in July and August. Cost is no barrier, as nearly every event is free.
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