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Finding the Answer: Western Michigan University brings New York star to the stage

Prescott Seymour’s life as an actor is a drag, but he isn’t complaining.

Revue Arts 30 October 2018
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Review: ‘The Magic Flute’ is beautiful, modern, magical

To most of us, the word “opera” conjures up bored and wealthy patrons, in black tie or pearls, suffering through incomprehensible screeches: in short, nothing like a good time.

Revue Arts 27 October 2018
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Cruisin’ Through Life: Muskegon Civic Theatre takes us for a ride

She wants a new car. And in getting a new car, she finds a new life.

Revue Arts 25 October 2018
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Review: MOMIX shows off the tremendous ability of the human body

Though it has been 37 years since Moses Pendleton, co-founder of Pilobolus Dance Theater, created MOMIX, the company of self-described dancer-illusionists, they continue to be in a league of their own in terms of true dance innovation, as proven in their recent performance of “Opus Cactus” at the Wharton Center in Lansing.

Revue Arts 23 October 2018
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Review: ‘Wild Sweet Love’ is a brilliant season kickoff

There is no art form better suited to expressing romantic love than classical ballet. And in “Wild Sweet Love,” Grand Rapids Ballet’s glorious season opener, the company shows its range and skill as an ensemble as well as tremendous individual artists exploring the many facets of romance and ballet itself.

Revue Arts 23 October 2018
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The Grand Awards Goes Out With a Bang

Sunday night, the Grand rapids theater community rallied together for the last Grand Awards at Fountain Street Church. Coming out dressed to the nines, loud and full of joy, everyone was there to have a good night.

Revue Arts 23 October 2018
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Review: 'Miz Martha' expertly speaks to the frustration of black oppression

Seats were filled at the opening night Wednesday of “The Most Spectacularly Lamentable Trial of Miz Martha Washington” - or “Miz Martha” for short - produced by Ebony Road Players, Grand Rapids’ self-proclaimed black theater company.

Revue Arts 11 October 2018
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Review: ‘Love Never Dies’ keeps the Phantom alive with stunning performances

After nearly every song in a musical there’s a bit of an applause, normally a few seconds at most. At last night’s performance of Love Never Dies, its title song earned far more than just a few seconds, and rightfully so.

Revue Arts 10 October 2018
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Review: Lehninger, Thibaudet, and the Musical Saw: A Grand Rapids Symphony Dream Team

The Grand Rapids Symphony Orchestra brought to life its second classical performance of the season on Friday night.

Revue Arts 06 October 2018
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Review: ‘Hello, Dolly!’ is a classic feast for the senses

Before Broadway musicals were spectacles full of pyrotechnics or made meaningful critiques through a social justice lens or turned popular jukebox hits into extended dance parties, they were pretty, lovely, dreamy, funny escapes for a certain theater-going audience who wanted such things. They were full of big dance numbers and pretty costumes and silly characters who sang songs that made patrons leave the theater humming to themselves, maybe even a little lighter in step.

Revue Arts 04 October 2018
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Review: iLuminate is all about family-friendly fun

To be audience to “iLuminate: the most fun you’ll ever have in the dark” is to know you’re in the presence of a gimmick. But as far as gimmicks go, it is pretty fun.

Revue Arts 04 October 2018
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Review: ‘Beyond the Rainbow’ is beautiful, complex, tragic

In the opening scene of Farmer’s Alley’s “Beyond the Rainbow: The Judy Garland Musical,” a dead ringer for the icon — ostensibly backstage before her 1961 concert performance at Carnegie Hall — wrings her hands, powders her nose, and anxiously pops pills, washing them down with a martini.

Revue Arts 04 October 2018
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Behind the Curtain: The story of a local stage manager

Roger Burleigh has a leading role in every production staged at Farmer’s Alley Theatre, but audience members likely will never see him.

Revue Arts 02 October 2018
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Untamed, Unbound: Grand Rapids Ballet premieres 'Wild Sweet Love' this fall

Satin pointe shoes, shimmering tiaras and embroidered tutus may seem like the most fundamental elements in ballet, but to the Grand Rapids Ballet, the art is not just its stereotypical image.

Revue Arts 27 September 2018
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Review: Deos Contemporary Ballet Captures the Power of Dance as Art

Review: Deos Contemporary Ballet Captures the Power of Dance as Art

Deos Contemporary Ballet’s 2024-2025 season finale, Awaken 25, reflected the mood of our times, offe...
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Review: 'The Prom' Brings Big Laughs and Big Heart to Circle Theatre

Review: 'The Prom' Brings Big Laughs and Big Heart to Circle Theatre

The next best thing to being a good person is appearing to be one, which is why four Broadway stars—...
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Moving With Purpose: West Michigan Dance Companies

Moving With Purpose: West Michigan Dance Companies

As a haven for the arts, it’s no surprise West Michigan is home to a vibrant and diverse dance scene...
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