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Crafting A Pint-Sized Performance: KSO's Craft Music series shrinks the symphony down

In the dead of winter, your soul may be yearning for some early springtime weather; with Michigan, you never know what will come. So instead of shutting yourself in and binge-watching the latest television series, join the Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra for a special pint-sized concert at Bell’s Eccentric Café on January 15.

Revue Arts 27 December 2019
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Review: ‘Aladdin’ takes you on a magical journey full of showstopping performances

At the top of the show, before the curtain even rose, an orchestra featuring nine local musicians played an overture of songs from Aladdin, bringing to life the notes familiar to so many in Wharton Center’s audience.

Revue Arts 09 December 2019
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Music in the Air: GR Symphony’s ‘Cirque de Noel’ is a showcase of acrobatics and holiday favorites

Classical Christmas music and flying acrobatics might not be the most obvious duo, but it turns out whimsical circus acts and our favorite holiday songs really are the perfect pair.

Revue Arts 25 November 2019
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Seduction Malfunction: ‘The Last of the Red Hot Lovers’ is a guidebook for how not to cheat

Barney Cashman: middle-aged, happily married, sure; but to the only woman he’s ever been with, staring down mortality, gray and endlessly anchored — is it so wrong that he should get into trouble? For once, or maybe more, depending on his luck?

Revue Arts 25 November 2019
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Tough Nut to Crack: Grand Rapids Ballet’s ‘The Nutcracker’ is a huge undertaking of artistic collaboration

Over 75 years, The Nutcracker has become a holiday tradition and showcase of talent for ballet companies and families across the nation. Yet while nearly every dance company performs a production for the holidays, it’s no easy feat.

Revue Arts 25 November 2019
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Wish Granted: How Aladdin’s Genie found himself making musical magic

Korie Lee Blossey is coming home. Well, close to home. Blossey, who lived in Bay City, will be in East Lansing at the Wharton Center when the national touring production of Aladdin arrives in December. Blossey will be easy to spot, as he’s playing the famous Genie.

Revue Arts 25 November 2019
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2019's Best of Theater

In any given year, West Michigan has more arts and entertainment offerings than any one person could take in. From national tours to local professional theater, dance and community theater, excellent performances abound all year long. A look back on 2019 reminds us how truly fortunate we are to have access to such world-class artistry right here. We were absolutely wowed by the Best of 2019 that includes locally produced, life-affirming theater and dance.

Revue Arts 25 November 2019
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Wish Granted

How Aladdin’s Genie found himself making musical magic

Revue Arts 25 November 2019
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Woven Wonders: 'Excellence in Fibers V' brings top entries in international competition to Muskegon

Wearables and wall hangings with intricate patterns and detailed faces and figures push the bounds of the fiber and craft movement.

Revue Arts 25 November 2019
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Snow & Symbols: Meijer Gardens explores the importance of holidays across the globe with cultural symbols

Going from 20 displays in 1995 to more than 45 international tree spectacles today, the Metro Health Christmas & Holiday Traditions exhibition is back at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park with more than 300,000 bright lights.

Revue Arts 25 November 2019
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Review: As a live radio play, ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ delightfully breathes new life into a beloved classic

As Christmas traditions go, watching Frank Capra’s classic 1946 film “It’s a Wonderful Life” is a pretty beautiful one. The story of George Bailey, the small-town kid who longed to escape his humble beginnings only to remain in Bedford Falls and face the near-loss of everything, including his life — until a desperate prayer is dramatically answered by a modest angel, is a pleasing one to the religious and non-religious alike, and tugs at the heartstrings in a most universal way.

Revue Arts 23 November 2019
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Review: ‘Ochre & Indigo’ captures the innovation and powerful voices of local dancers

Cori Terry, Founder and Artistic Director of Wellspring/Cori Terry & Dancers, described her philosophy on choreographic intent by quoting celebrated modern dance innovator Mark Morris: “I make it up and you watch it.”

Revue Arts 22 November 2019
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Review: ‘eLLe’ is a night of high-quality, totally original theater

Detroit-based, Western Michigan University educated playwright Shawntai Brown has been providing installments of “eLLe”, her episodic stage series loosely based on Showtime’s “The L Word”, for 10 years, and Kalamazoo audiences have been privy to the unfolding dramas and comedy of this localized cast of queer women through productions from different theaters.

Revue Arts 15 November 2019
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Review: ‘Les Misérables’ at Wharton Center is the best of the best

In 2019, basically 2020 at this point, can a musical about 19th century Frenchmen (and women) keep the attention of audiences for nearly three hours?

Revue Arts 13 November 2019
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Review: 'Measure for Measure' at Interlochen Shows Why Shakespeare Endures

Review: 'Measure for Measure' at Interlochen Shows Why Shakespeare Endures

Shakespeare’s Measure for Measure raises important questions about justice and how some succeed as w...
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Review: 'Come From Away' at SC4A is a Truly Extraordinary Telling of an Unforgettable Story

Review: 'Come From Away' at SC4A is a Truly Extraordinary Telling of an Unforgettable Story

We rely on stories to connect us, to share human experiences that may or may not be our own, and to ...
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What A Looker: David Hockney at the GRAM

What A Looker: David Hockney at the GRAM

In 1990, David Hockney turned down a knighthood. His reason? He doesn’t “care for a fuss.” Offered t...
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