The ongoing problem of school violence is the subject of The Downriver Youth Performing Arts Center's "Bang, Bang You're Dead," on stage at 7:30 p.m. May 2, 3, 9 and 10 at the Trenton Village Theatre, 2447 W. Jefferson.
The intense story follows a troubled student and the resulting violence at his school.
Admission is free for the production and includes a postperformance discussion. Due to the subject matter, it's requested that a parent accompany children younger than age 13.
Call 1-734-362-8153 for more information.
Tickets are on sale now for Southgate Community Players' production of "Beauty and the Beast," which takes the stage May 2, 3, 8, 9 and 10 at Davidson Middle School, 15800 Trenton Road, Southgate.
Tickets are $14 for adults and $12 for students and senior citizens. Order by e-mail at info@scponstage. com or by calling 1-734-282-4727.
Tickets for the May 8 show are general seating only and available by calling 1-734-281-3108.
Show times are 2 p.m. May 3 and 10 and 8 p.m. May 2, 3, 8, 9 and 10.
A $2 discount per ticket is available for groups of 20 or more. Season tickets also are available for $28 general admission and $24 for students and senior citizens.
Families can enjoy "Brunch with the Characters of Beauty and the Beast" from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday at Crystal Gardens, 16703 Fort St., Southgate.
The cost is $8.95 for children ages 12 and younger and $10.95 for adults. Call 1-734-285-2210 for more information.
E.B. White's classic children's story, "Charlotte's Web," comes to life through ShowBiz Kidz at 7:30 p.m. May 16, 17 and 23 and at 2 p.m. May 24 at the Royal Majestic Theater inside Trillium Academy, 15740 Racho Road, Taylor.
Tickets are $8 general admission and $7 for children and senior citizens. Trillium Academy students pay $7. Call 1-734-934-7086 for tickets.
The tale of 1930s burlesque queen Gypsy Rose Lee shimmies onstage in "Gypsy" at 7 p.m. today and tomorrow and at 2 p.m. Sunday at the River Raisin Centre for the Arts, 114 S. Monroe St., Monroe.
Tickets are $25 general admission, $22 for senior citizens and $15 for students. Visit www.riverraisincentre.org or call 1-734-242-7722 to order tickets.
Based on Charles Dickens' classic tale about a plucky orphan, the musical "Oliver!" is on stage through April 27 in the Adray Auditorium at Henry Ford Community College, 5101 Evergreen Road, Dearborn.
Show times are at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays.
Tickets are $10 for adults and $8 for students. For information and reservations, call 1-313-845-9817.
Wayne State University's Studio Theatre presents "Toys in the Attic," the story of a Southern family pulled apart by jealousy, hardships and erratic behavior, at 8 p.m. tomorrow at The Studio Theatre.
Tickets are $10 to $12 with discounts available to all students, senior citizens, WSU faculty, staff and alumni association members.
Call 1-313-577-2972 or visit the WSU box office at 4743 Cass Ave., Detroit, to order tickets.
The Little Sisters of Hoboken take over the stage as "Nunsense," starring Cindy Williams, comes to the Meadow Brook Theatre Wednesday through May 18. Tickets range from $28 to $38.
The holy rolling fun continues as former Miss America Lee Meriwether stars in "Sister Amnesia's Country Western Nunsense Jamboree" May 28 to June 8. Tickets range from $26 to $38.
For showtimes and ticket orders, visit www.mbtheatre.com or www.ticketmaster.com.
Lap up some culture and possibly meet the love of your life as The Bonstelle Theatre, 3424 Woodward Ave., Detroit, presents William Shakespeare's "The Taming of the Shrew" through April 27.
The famous story follows Baptista, a wealthy citizen of Padua, and her two daughters, Kate and Bianca.
While men compete to win the fair Bianca's hand, no one shows interest in problem child Kate.
A special speed-dating event will be held after the April 26 show. All speed-daters must purchase a ticket for the show.
Call Tina Boykins at 1-313-577-7899 to register for the speed-dating event.
Tickets for "The Taming of the Shrew" are $15 general admission and $12 for students, senior citizens, WSU faculty, staff and alumni association members.
Call 1-313-577-2960 or visit the Wayne State University box office at 4743 Cass Ave., Detroit, to order tickets.
The Bonstelle's 2008-09 season includes "The Madwoman of Chaillot," Oct. 17 to 26; "It's a Wonderful Life," Dec. 5 to 14; "Mother Courage and Her Children," Feb. 20 to March 1; and "Hairspray" April 17 to 26, 2009.
Season tickets are on sale now, starting at $48. Call the box office or visit www.bonstelle.com to order.
Tickets, $15 for general admission and $12 for students and senior citizens, are available at the Wayne State University theater box office, 4743 Cass Ave., Detroit, or by phone at 1-313-577-2960.
"The Master Builder," playwright Henrik Ibsen's tale of guilt, love and desperation, is playing in rotating repertory through May 17 at The Hilberry Theatre in Detroit.
The tragic tale tells the story of Halvard Solness, an aging builder struggling to maintain his crumbling career while reaching out for the love of a younger woman.
Also on the bill are "As You Like It," concluding tomorrow, and "The Compleat Female Stage Beauty," running through May 9.
The final show of the theater's 45th season, "The Compleat Female Stage Beauty" deals with the changes that came about in British theater when King Charles II altered the law to allow women to act on stage.
Prices range from $20 to $30, with a buy-one, get-one-free offer on regular-priced tickets. Student rush seats are available the day of the performance for $10.
For tickets and information, call 1-313-577-2972 or visit the Wayne State University box office at 4743 Cass Ave., Detroit. Performance information also can be obtained by visiting the theater's Web site at www.hilberry.com.
The theater's 2008-09 season has been announced and will include "Eurydice," Oct. 3 to Dec. 13; "Hamlet," Oct. 24 to Jan. 24, 2009; "Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead," Nov. 14 to March 14; "Born Yesterday," Jan. 9 to April 11, 2009; "All My Sons," Feb. 20 to May 16, 2009; and "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest," April 3 to May 8, 2009.
Season tickets are on sale, starting at $90, with group and student rates available.
Call the box office or visit www.hilberry.com to order.
The 2007-08 season of The Theatre Ensemble's continues at Meadow Brook Theatre with the musical "Man of La Mancha" Wednesday through May 18. This play-within-a-play based on Cervantes' "Don Quixote," is the passionate and poignant tale of a noble knight who lives in a world of madness and dreams everyman's dream of seeking to find compassion, not for himself, but for others.
Finally, it's the "Nunsense Jamboree" May 28 through June 8.
After regaining her memory, Sister Amnesia realizes she is a former country singer.
Tickets range in price from $22 to $38 and can be purchased by phone at 1-248-377-3300, online at www.ticketmaster.com and at all Ticketmaster locations.
Detroit Repertory Theatre's 50th anniversary season continues with "The Southern Comforts" through May 18. Gus, grouchy and set in his ways, has been a widower for some time now. One day, Amanda, a perky Southern widow, comes knocking at his door.
When a sudden thunderstorm strands Amanda in Gus's living room, the two get better acquainted. Tiny little sparks begin to fly, and romance cautiously creeps into the room.
The season concludes with the world premiere of "Moonshine Alley," May 29 through June 22. Ava Adelman, once a suburban wife and mother, and Sir Farquhar, a claimant to English peerage, live in large cardboard boxes near several upscale restaurants.
They dine on gourmet scraps, competing with a rat named Ashley for the delicacies. The bane of their existence is Peggy Dinsmore, a social worker who is determined to rescue them by moving them to a homeless shelter.
All tickets are $17 in advance. Yearly subscriptions are available, starting at $50. Call 1-313-868-1347 for more information.
The hit Broadway musical "A Year With Frog and Toad" comes to the Meadow Brook Music Festival at 2 p.m. April 27.
Based on a book series, the family-friendly show follows two mismatched friends — a cheerful Frog and a grumpy Toad — through life's adventures.
Tickets, $15 and $25, are on sale now at www.ticketmaster.com, www.palacenet.com, The Palace box office and all Ticketmaster locations.
Call 1-248-645-6666 to charge tickets by phone.
"The Color Purple" takes the Fox Theatre stage May 20 to June 1.
Tickets are $39.50, $55 and $65 for performances Tuesdays through Thursdays and Sunday evenings. Prices are $39.50, $65 and $75 for performances Fridays, Saturdays and Sunday afternoons.
Purchase tickets online at olympiaentertainment.com, or at the Fox Theatre and Joe Louis Arena box offices and all Ticketmaster locations, Tickets can be charged by phone by calling 1-248-433-1515.
The play's the thing at the 2008 Michigan Shakespeare Festival at Baughman Theater on the campus of Jackson Community College.
On tap this year is "Julius Caesar," the Bard's exploration of conspiracy and the abuse of power, and the romantic comedy "All's Well That Ends Well."
The productions run July 15 to 27. For more information, visit www.michshakefest.org, e-mail thebard@michshakefest.org or call 1-866-705-2636.
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