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. next Friday and May 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.
The cast of Southgate Community Players' "Beauty and the Beast" is ready to welcome visitors to the enchanted castle. Taking the stage May 2, 3, 8, 9 and 10 at Davidson Middle School in Southgate will be Belle (Lara Kobrzycki, front row, left) and the Beast (Thomas Counts), Lefou (Nick Thornton, second row left), Gaston (Michael Lomas), Maurice (Jeff Powers), Mrs. Potts (Martha Robertson, third row left), Babette (Carolyn Sohoza), Lumiere (Chris Rollet, fourth row left), Cogsworth (Nicholas Castle) and the Wardrobe (Annie Mann).
Photo courtesy of Southgate Community Players
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Tickets are on sale now for Southgate Community Players' production of "Beauty and the Beast," which takes the stage next Friday and May 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.
The May 8 performance is a special benefit show in celebration of the City of Southgate's 50th anniversary, with all proceeds going directly to the city.
Arrive early for a dessert bar sponsored by the city's various commissions.
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. next Friday and May 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.
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 $10 general admission and $8 for children and senior citizens. Trillium Academy students pay $7. Call 1-734-934-7086 for tickets.
Based on Charles Dickens' classic tale about a plucky orphan, the musical "Oliver!" is on stage through Sunday in the Adray Auditorium at Henry Ford Community College, 5101 Evergreen Road, Dearborn.
Show times are at 8 p.m. today and tomorrow and 2 p.m. Sunday.
Tickets are $10 for adults and $8 for students. For information and reservations, call 1-313-845-9817.
The hit Broadway musical "A Year With Frog and Toad" comes to the Meadow Brook Music Festival at 2 p.m. Sunday.
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 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 Little Sisters of Hoboken rule the stage in "Nunsense" starring Cindy Williams at Meadow Brook Theatre 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 Sunday.
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 tomorrow's 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.
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