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. today and tomorrow 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.
A limited amount of tickets still remain for Southgate Community Players' production of "Beauty and the Beast," which takes the stage at 8 p.m. today and at 2 and 8 p.m. tomorrow 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.
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. next Friday and May 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 and group rates are $7. Call 1-734-934-7086 for tickets.
Rudyard Kipling's adventurous tale, "The Jungle Book," takes on a rock 'n' roll twist courtesy of ShowBiz Starz at 3 p.m. June 21, 22, 28 and 29 at the Royal Majestic Theater inside Trillium Academy, 15740 Racho Road, Taylor.
Stale Crackers, a rock 'n' roll band made up of ShowBiz Starz alumni, will provide the musical accompaniment.
Tickets are $10 for adults and $8 for children and senior citizens. Call 1-734-934-7086 to order.
"The Fantasticks," the world's longest-running musical, will grace the stage today, tomorrow and Sunday at the Meyer Theater inside the La-Z-Boy Center on the Monroe County Community College campus, 1555 Raisinville Road.
The coming-of-age story centers on two matchmaking fathers who scheme to unite their children and features well-known songs including "Try To Remember" and Soon It's Gonna Rain."
Show times are 7:30 p.m. today and tomorrow and 2 p.m. Sunday with a dinner theater performance at 6:30 p.m. today only.
Dinner theater tickets are $30; show only tickets cost $10. Visit www.monroeccc.edu/events or call 1-734-384-4272 for tickets.
Cindy Williams stars in "Nunsense" at Meadow Brook Theatre through May 18.
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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.
The Bonstelle Theatre, 3424 Woodward Ave., Detroit, presents its 2008-09 season featuring "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 is "The Compleat Female Stage Beauty," which concludes today.
The final show of the theater's 45th season, the production 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 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" 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 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 www.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.
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