Barbie Weisserman

Theatre lovers get ready for an intriguing psychological thriller with an explosive ending.  Wait Until Dark runs February 3rd-18th at the Farmington Players Barn in Farmington Hills, Michigan.

I recently had the absolute pleasure of seeing the Tony and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical, Next to Normal, at the Monster Box Theatre. You too can catch a performance up until March 15th.

They're a picture-perfect American family. Dad's an architect; Mom rushes to pack lunches and pour cereal; their daughter and son are bright, wise-cracking teens. Yet, their lives are anything but perfect because Diana, mother and wife, has been battling bipolar disorder for years.

Who ever thought a man's prostate problems could put audiences in stitches?  That's exactly what actor Ed Asner is doing in his new one-man show, "A Man and His Prostate," written by Ed. Weinberger.

As a Catholic family prepares to celebrate Christmas, one son Andy Gorski (Bob Cox of Ann Arbor) arrives for the Holiday with his Jewish fianc e, (Amy Lauter of Farmington Hills) who happens to be an atheist. This sets the stage for an offbeat comedy that is sure to delight and surprise audiences at the Farmington Players Barn in Farmington Hills.

PAPA Weeze presents the World Premiere of: WHAT AM I DOING HERE?, a humorous look at aging by local playwright and author, JUDI SCHRAM  Theatre Nova in the Yellow Barn

Papa Weeze will host a charity estate sale on from June 9-12, 8 am to 5 pm, all proceeds benefiting Living Faith, a nonprofit organization supporting the annual Easter production The Cross and the Light. Items for sale will include furniture, clothing, artwork, appliances, dorm furniture, jewelry, dolls, knick knacks, children's clothing, tools, lawn equipment, household goods, machinery, and other treasures.

?he Ringwald and Papa Weeze have partnered to offer a local arts academy, dubbed "Theatre Lab." After a successful first workshop held on February 6, the collaboration will present their second on February 20, 2016 from 11 AM to 3 PM. Register by emailing Papa Weeze at papaweeze.inc@gmail.com or contact the Ringwald at www.theringwald.com by February 19 for the February 20, 2015 workshop. Cost to attend is $60 per student per workshop.

Hoping to fill a unique niche developing up-and-coming theatrical talent in Metro Detroit, The Ringwald and Papa Weeze are partnering to offer a local arts academy, dubbed "Theatre Lab."

The Ringwald Theatre is sounding a call for new, original one-act plays to be performed at their 7th annual Gay Play Series (GPS). The Detroit-area's only LGBT short play festival is striving to provide early-career writers the opportunity to see their work produced, giving them what is oft-needed exposure.

The thought provoking drama Orson's Shadow by Austin Pendleton will debut at Planet Ant tonight, November 25 with performances through December 19.

he thought provoking drama Orson's Shadow by Austin Pendleton will debut at Planet Ant November 25 with performances through December 19. Tickets ($10-$20) are on sale now at www.planetant.com. A complete performance schedule follows this release.

The Ringwald Theatre continues is Season of Classics with a new production of  a true American classic, Tennessee Williams' A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE.

The Ringwald Theatre continues is Season of Classics with a new production of  a true American classic, Tennessee Williams' A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE.

There is no shortage of quality theatre companies in Southeast Michigan, but unlike other metro areas the success of 'arts collectives' - marrying the spontaneity of theatre, cabaret, and improv with the abstract joys of movement and dance as well as the crafts of design, fashion and visual arts - has been more hit-or-miss.

There is no shortage of quality theatre companies in Southeast Michigan, but unlike other metro areas the success of "arts collectives" - marrying the spontaneity of theatre, cabaret, and improv with the abstract joys of movement and dance as well as the crafts of design, fashion and visual arts - has been more hit-or-miss.

Two Muses Theatre, whose mission is to provide opportunities for women in theatre, brings Neil Simon and a whole lot of women back with Simon's semi-autobiographical Jake's Women. Two Muses opened its doors in 2011 with the female version of The Odd Couple by Neil Simon, and tonight, November 14 through December 7, they will present another hilarious foray into the world of modern relationships by the popular playwright. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

Two Muses Theatre, a non-profit, professional theatre based in West Bloomfield, Michigan, will produce five shows in their fourth season.

Slipstream Theatre Initiative excitedly says "Hello" to the Detroit Area Theatre Scene! Slipstream is a new company founded in Ferndale and focuses on current takes on classical works as well as featuring original works by local playwrights. The mission is simple: use a core ensemble of actors and focus on the intent of the playwright while making viable,contemporary and thought provoking art. The company utilizes some of Detroit's well known talent (as well as several newcomers), a minimalistic technical approach and the area's most unique spaces to cross the divide between old and new. Slipstream will work in conjunction with several companies in the area and is set to perform on most theaters' "dark" nights, offering a weeknight outing for an affordable price while leaving the weekends free for more established companies' seasons. Based in Ferndale but using different venues around the area to suit each show, Slipstream promises to make you rethink what makes something "classical" and what defines "contemporary."