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Frank Abagnale Jr.(left) with Dominic Fortuna, who plays Frank Abagnale Sr. in the national tour of "Catch Me If You Can." Photo: Courtesy, Broadway in Detroit

REVIEW: ‘Catch’ Michigan’s Dominic Fortuna At The Fisher ‘If You Can’

“Catch Me If You Can” tells the true story of Frank Abagnale, Jr., a young man who created a number of identities and conned millions of dollars.

CBS Detroit–2013/05/03

"White's Lies," will tickle your funny bone at Meadow Brook Theatre through Feb. 3  (Photo: Rick Smith)

‘White’s Lies’ Is Lying Sack Of Fun At Meadow Brook

Playwright Andron lays it on pretty thick in “White’s Lies,” which is something like a French romantic farce with 35 percent less door-slamming.

CBS Detroit–2013/01/22

Danielle Cochrane, David Sterritt, Vanessa Sawson, and Joe Plambeck in "Detroit."  (Photo: Hilberry Theatre)

‘Detroit’ Story Shines At The Hilberry Theatre

Importantly, it’s worth noting that good watching is not always easy watching: There is more strong language and vulgarity here than in your typical Hilberry production.

CBS Detroit–2013/01/21

Stefan Karl as The Grinch with Brooke Lynn Boyd as Cindy-Lou Who. Photo: paparazzibyappointment.com

‘How The Grinch Stole Christmas’ Not A Stingy Holiday Gift

You take risks when you make a 90-minute stage show out of a 30-minute TV cartoon. Some pay off, some are problematic. Like Santa’s sack, it’s a mixed bag And it is, ultimately, a gift for the holidays.

CBS Detroit–2012/12/21

What horrors await the children (l to r, Matthew Arrington, Suzan M. Jacokes, Julie Spittle, Vince Kelley) in the attic? Find out in the hilarious parody, "Flowers Up Her Attic" at Ferndale's Ringwald Theatre.  (Photo: Joe Plambeck)

Ringwald Parody: Low-Down, Dirty And Side-Splitting

At the Ringwald, sit back with the assurance that the artists think the source material is as tacky as you do.

CBS Detroit–2012/10/20

“Picking Palin” is Magenta Giraffe Theatre Company's season openers at The Abreact Performance Space on the fringe of Detroit's Corktown District.  (Photo: MGTC)

Review: ‘Picking Palin’ Poses A Political Puzzle

Those of us who are passionate about our politics, but don’t fit in the one-dimensional spectrum between “red” and “blue” don’t need superficial debates to appreciate playwright Stephen Padilla’s cautionary theme.

CBS Detroit–2012/10/18

Christopher Sieber and George Hamilton star in "La Cage aux Folles" at Detroit's Fisher Theatre.  (Photo: Paul Kolnik)

Sassy ‘La Cage’ Invites Detroiters To The Fisher Theatre

The word in question is “folle,” as in “La Cage aux Folles,” the award-winning musical beginning a run at the Fisher Theatre.

CBS Detroit–2012/09/27

"50 States of Grey" at Go Comedy! Improv Theater features, clockwise from top left, Dez Walker, Travis Pelto, Steve Forbes, Joe Hingelberg, Carrie Parmenter and Suzie Jacokes. (Photo: SMyers)

’50 States Of Grey’ Comedy In Ferndale

“50 States of Grey” is a swift poke in the ribs of the body politic.

CBS Detroit–2012/09/24

"God of Carnage" continues at Broadway Onstage in Eastpointe through Oct. 6.  (Photo: Dennis Wickline Productions.)

Darkness Reigns In ‘God Of Carnage’

We leave the theater both entertained and saddened by the despicable behavior we just observed.

CBS Detroit–2012/09/12

Lulu (Zee Bricker), Robbie (Robbie Dwight), Gary (Bailey Boudreau) and Mark (Matthew Turner Shelton) spend the day "Shopping & F***ing" at Ferndale's Ringwald Theatre. (Photo: Joe Plambeck.)

Principles Of Pleasure And Pain Play Out At The Ringwald

The well-designed program cover for the production issues this warning: “Contains nudity, violence, and adult situations.”

CBS Detroit–2012/09/11

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