Woodhaven High School concludes its 2007-08 theater season with "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown" at 7:30 p.m. today, tomorrow and next Friday and at 1:30 and 7:30 p.m. May 24 in the school auditorium at 24787 Van Horn, Brownstown Township.
The musical comedy tells the story of an average day in the life of comic strip character Charlie Brown.
Tickets are $10 for adults, $8 for senior citizens and $5 for students.
For more information, call 1-734-783-3333, ext. 2855.
E.B. White's classic children's story, "Charlotte's Web," comes to life through ShowBiz Kidz at 7:30 p.m. today, tomorrow and next Friday 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.
The musical "Bones" will be presented at 7 p.m. tomorrow in the sanctuary of Allen Park Presbyterian Church, 7101 Park Ave.
A cast of many, ranging in ages from 5 to 70, perform in the musical "Bones," taking the stage at 7 p.m. tomorrow at Allen Park Presbyterian Church. The musical is based on the biblical character's visions. An encore performance will take place during Sunday's 11 a.m. worship service. Free will offerings will be collected, and refreshments will be served afterward.
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An encore performance will take place during Sunday's 11 a.m. worship service.
Upbeat music and lyrics by William Anderson, along with dance, help tell the story of the visions of Ezekiel, a biblical character who prophesized to the enslaved people of God to turn from their sinful ways in order to be freed.
Refreshment receptions will follow both performances. Free will offerings will benefit the APPC music ministry. For more information, call the church office, 1-313-383-0100.
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 adults and $8 for children and senior citizens. Call 1-734-934-7086 to order.
The Little Sisters of Hoboken rule the stage in "Nunsense" starring Cindy Williams at Meadow Brook Theatre through Sunday. 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 and playing in rotating repertory, concludes tomorrow 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.
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, 2009; "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 Sunday. 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 Sunday. 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 Tuesday through 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.
"A Lie of the Mind," Sam Shepard's tale of love and family dysfunction, comes to the Hilberry Theatre in Detroit at 2 p.m. Thursday and 8 p.m. next Friday.
The performances precede the cast's shows at the Moscow International Theatre Festival in Russia.
Tickets for the Thursday matinee are $25, with $20 discounted tickets available for theater subscribers, students, senior citizens and Wayne State University faculty, staff and alumni association members. Tickets for next Friday's show are $30 and $25, respectively.
Order by phone at 1-313-577-2972 or at the WSU box office, 4743 Cass Ave., Detroit.
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.
The holiday season will kick off in style as "Irving Berlin's White Christmas" returns to the Fox Theatre Nov. 19 through Dec. 28.
The festive musical tells the story of two showbiz buddies putting on a show at a picturesque Vermont Inn and finding their true loves in the process.
Classic Berlin tunes such as "Sisters," "Count Your Blessings" and the title song are part of the show.
Tickets range from $20 to $100 and are on sale at www.olympiaentertainment.com, the Fox Theatre and Joe Louis Arena box offices and all Ticketmaster locations.
Special rates for groups of 10 or more are available by calling 1-313-471-3099. Special holiday prices of $20, $25 and $50 are available for the Nov. 19 to 26 shows. Children ages 12 and younger receive $5 off for all performances.
Call 1-248-433-1515 to charge tickets by phone.
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