School's "in" for summer as the Downriver Youth Performing Arts Center presents Disney's "High School Musical" at 7 p.m. June 22, 23, 29 and 30 at the Flat Rock High School auditorium, 28100 Aspen.
There also are matinees at 2 p.m. June 23 and 30.
"High School Musical" tells the story of an unlikely couple -- Troy, the popular captain of the basketball team, and Gabriella, the brainy and beautiful member of the academic club. They mix up the social standards by crossing the boundaries of high school cliques and follow their dreams.
Tickets are $12 for adults, $10 for students and seniors, and are available by calling 1-734-362-8153 or visiting www.dypac.com. For information, call 1-734-789-8703 or 1-734-671-2202
Performance Network Thatre, 120 E. Huron St., Ann Arbor, presents Peter Schaffer's "Amadeus" through June 10.
Despite his own success, composer Antonio Salieri becomes consumed with jealousy over the incomparable talent God has given to his contemporary, the crass, immature Mozart. He sets out to avenge himself on Mozart and God.
Evening performances are at 8 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays, with matinees at 3 p.m. Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays. Tickets are $20 Thursdays, $30 Fridays and matinees, $37 for Saturdays. Special rates are available for groups. Rush tickets are available for seniors and students.
Call 1-734-663-0681 or visit www.Performancenetwork.org for tickets or information.
The Gem Theatre presents the new musical "Respect: A Musical Journey."
Based on Dr. Dorothy Marcic's book, "Respect: Women and Popular Music," the show takes a historical, hysterical, high-energy look at women's changes from 1900 to today as illustrated by popular song, portrayed by a narrator and three singers, showing music's depiction of women.
Tickets are on sale for $39.50. Tickets are available by phone at 1-313-963-9800, through Ticketmaster and at the Gem Theatre box office. Group discounts for 15 or more and dining packages at the Century Grille and Elwood Bar & Grill restaurants are available.
Meadow Brook Theatre presents Dan Goggon's "Nunsensations! The Nunsense Vegas Revue" Thursday through June 10.
The sixth installment of the popular "Nunsense" series takes the sisters on an adventure to Sin City. When a parishioner volunteers to donate $10,000 to the sisters' school if they will perform in a club in Las Vegas, Mother Superior is hesitant to accept. But the other sisters convince her that what happens in Las Vegas will stay in Las Vegas. What follows is the most feather-filled, sequin-studded, fan-dancing Nunsense show ever.
Tickets range from $28- $38 and are available at the Meadow Brook Theatre box office, by phone at 1-248-377-3300 or at Ticketmaster. Com. For group sales, call 1-248-370-3316.
The Blackbird Theatre, 1600 Pauline Blvd., Ann Arbor, presents "For Colored Girls Who have Considered Suicide/When the Rainbow isn't Enuf" June 8 - 23.
This modern classic "choreopoem" about women of color is considered one of the most important plays of the 20th century. Ntozake Shange's semi-autobiographical tale is told through music, poetry and dance, laying the groundwork for today's modern hip-hop theater. It contains language and themes for mature audiences.
Performances are at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays. Tickets are $18, $12 for those over 60 and $8 for students. Call 1-734-332-3848.
Thomas & Friends are making tracks to Detroit in their first live touring stage show in America — "Thomas Saves the Day" June 23 and 24 at the Fox Theater.
This all-new 90-minute musical adventure includes new railroad-themed songs and tells the story of Thomas and his engine friends as they work together to get their railroad ready for Sodor's Magic Lantern Festival. Encountering adventures along the way, Thomas, Percy and Diesel, among others, share a story that helps encourage life lessons such as discovery, friendship and cooperation.
Tickets range from $18.50 - $40.50 and go on sale at 10 a.m. Monday at OlympiaEntertainment.com, the Fox Theatre and Joe Louis Arena box offices and all Ticketmaster locations. Charge tickets by phone at 1-248-433-1515. For more information, call 1-313-471-6611.
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