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Joining the Battle: What A Do Theatre heads downtown to become a larger part of the community
Written by Jane Simons | Tuesday, 26 March 2019 13:54 |When the building housing What A Do Theatre was no longer an option for the organization, its executive director didn’t have to wonder what to do.
Serving Up Friendship: A chat with Maiesha McQueen of Waitress
Written by Kayla Sosa | Tuesday, 26 March 2019 13:44 |The new hit musical Waitress is coming to West Michigan through Broadway Grand Rapids this month. The musical is based on the movie by Adrienne Shelly and has original music and lyrics by singer Sara Bareilles. On top of that, it was created by an all-female creative team.
Pack Mentality: Women come together onstage and off in The Wolves
Written by Kayla Sosa | Tuesday, 26 March 2019 13:41 |Zoom in on a suburban girls indoor soccer team, navigating difficult conversations through the lens of being a teenage girl. The Wolves is a modern take on the adolescent coming-of-age experience, showing just how much young people care about world issues and the obstacles they face day to day.
Saints’ Legacy: St. Cecilia Music Center has stayed the course for 135 years
Written by Dana Casadei | Tuesday, 26 March 2019 13:33 |In 1883, a group of nine exceptional women founded the St. Cecilia Music Society — today known as the St. Cecilia Music Center — and 135 years later, the organization is ready to party.
Triple Threat: Holland Symphony features three masterworks and three accomplished West Michigan musicians
Written by Marla R. Miller | Tuesday, 26 March 2019 13:24 |Closing out the season, Holland Symphony Orchestra and three local musicians are taking on works by three of classical music’s most well-known composers: Mozart, Beethoven and Tchaikovsky.
Selling Reality: Arts groups find new ways to engage audiences — both online and off
Written by Michaela Stock | Tuesday, 26 March 2019 12:29 |Gone are the days of scanning TV Guide for something worth watching, or standing in silence in a line at the grocery store.
Review: ‘Beautiful’ is exactly that, in every way
Written by Marin Heinritz | Wednesday, 20 March 2019 16:30 |“Sometimes when life doesn’t go the way you want, you find something beautiful,” declares Sarah Bockel as Carole King, singer and songwriter extraordinaire, from behind a grand piano.
Bach Again: Grand Rapids Symphony celebrates the illustrious composer
Written by Josh Veal | Monday, 18 March 2019 15:40 |The 12th bi-annual Grand Rapids Bach Festival has arrived, showcasing the talents of local musicians young and old through the 18th century composer’s timeless music.
Review: ‘Curious Incident’ is a testament to the transportative power of theater
Written by Marin Heinritz | Sunday, 17 March 2019 17:40 |There is theater that entertains, theater that makes you think, theater that touches the heart and stirs the soul, and every now and then, there’s a work of theater that achieves all of that, and in a way no other art form can.
Review: ‘Miss Saigon’ is a remarkable journey through war and love
Written by Dana Casadei | Wednesday, 13 March 2019 17:51 |Boy meets girl, girl meets boy, they fall in love and go on to live happily ever after. End of story, right?
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