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Review: ‘Firebird’ is an astounding display of Grand Rapids Ballet’s unbelievable talent
Written by Marin Heinritz | Wednesday, 23 October 2019 10:37 |With “Firebird,” Grand Rapids Ballet’s exquisite season opener, the company shows its extraordinary range, relevance, and reach under James Sofranko’s artistic direction, and that they never been stronger, better, or more beautiful as a company.
Review: Barn’s ‘Rocky Horror’ is a stupendously talented, refreshing rendition of a cult classic
Written by Marin Heinritz | Tuesday, 22 October 2019 11:57 |For the first time, The Barn Theatre in Augusta has emerged from its Summer Stock mainstay to offer their truly delightful rendition of The Rocky Horror Show at the most appropriately ghoulish and freaky time of the year, though it’s actually the 12th time they've performed this campy cult classic rock musical for adoring fans both old and new.
Review: ‘Camelot’ expertly takes the old and makes it new with talent and craft
Written by Marin Heinritz | Sunday, 06 October 2019 15:45 |The actors in Farmers Alley Theatre’s current production of “Camelot” don mesh shirts over tank tops with tight black trousers and ornate period vests and peplum jackets in gorgeous fabrics that come off and on as needed.
Soundtracks Onstage: Local symphonies beat surround sound by scoring films live
Written by Megan Sarnacki | Thursday, 26 September 2019 14:42 |Technology has given us a million ways to watch movies at home, not to mention incredible sound systems that make you feel like you’re sitting in a theater of your own. No matter how advanced our tech gets, though, nothing will ever compare to hearing a soundtrack performed in real time.
Abstract Alliance: The GRAM and UICA partner to create twin exhibitions exploring abstraction
Written by Abi Safago | Thursday, 26 September 2019 14:28 |It’s a rare, special occasion when the two big art organizations in Grand Rapids team up.
Celebrating Life, Death and Talent: Muskegon Museum of Art showcases a huge variety of art this fall
Written by Marla R. Miller | Thursday, 26 September 2019 13:47 |The Muskegon Museum of Art has more than one ambitious exhibition taking over its remodeled galleries throughout the coming months. Whether you’re looking for the best Michigan-made art or would just like to contemplate death, the MMA has you covered. We talked with the staff about what makes these shows worth visiting — maybe more than once.
Sensory Sensation: Pilobolus is a dance company that doesn't hold back
Written by Dana Casadei | Thursday, 26 September 2019 13:43 |Pilobolus wants to help you come to your senses. The East Coast dance company knows you can watch performances on your phone, but that doesn’t at all compare to seeing a dance show live.
Sparking the Flame: ‘Firebird’ aims to show what the Grand Rapids Ballet can do
Written by John Kissane | Thursday, 26 September 2019 13:38 |Having gotten lost in a great forest, Prince Ivan finds himself in the realm of Koschei the Immortal, a terrible villain whose soul lies hidden inside an egg. The prince falls in love with a princess, triggering Koschei’s wrath. It is only through the intervention of a firebird, who has herself fallen for the prince, that the egg is destroyed and happiness gained.
Colorful Choreography: ‘For Colored Girls’ dives deep into the lives of women of color
Written by Kayla Sosa | Thursday, 26 September 2019 13:32 |Ebony Road Players’ new show tells stories all about the experiences of women of color, and the theater group says the stories are for everyone to hear.
School of Laughs: A local training center is preparing the next comedians, actors and regular Joes
Written by Kayla Sosa | Thursday, 26 September 2019 13:28 |A local comedy club is teaching people the skills of comedy writing, performance and improv, but not all of those people end up onstage. Many of them simply want to apply the skills in their everyday life, whether it’s as a writer, an actor or just in social settings.
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