This is the kick-off of a
weekly column called Glix Picks. I will
survey the upcoming cultural events in the mid-Michigan area and choose the
ones I feel have special significance.
Here goes:
· Don’t know if anyone’s heard, but “Hamilton” is coming
to Wharton Center on Tuesday for a three-week visit. People are pretty breathless
about this highly anticipated theatrical event. “Hamilton” is truly a phenomenon and Lansing will finally get to see what the fuss is all about. Blending hip-hop, traditional Broadway lyricism and American history seems to be a winning combination. If you don’t have tickets already, there are a few premium seats left in addition to the nightly lottery.
about this highly anticipated theatrical event. “Hamilton” is truly a phenomenon and Lansing will finally get to see what the fuss is all about. Blending hip-hop, traditional Broadway lyricism and American history seems to be a winning combination. If you don’t have tickets already, there are a few premium seats left in addition to the nightly lottery.
· The Lansing Symphony is closing its season with a
spectacular program. The vibrant and exciting Festive Overture of Shostakovitch, a brilliant young piano soloist,
Elliot Wuu is featured in Mozart’s 21st
Piano Concerto, and the concert ends with Rachmaninoff’s final masterpiece, Symphonic Dances. Conductor Timothy
Muffitt has created a wowzer program for the end of the season. Hot Tip: If you sit in the balcony, the sound
is better, and the seats are cheaper.
Friday, May 10, 7:30, Wharton Center.
· Williamston Theater is hosting another world premiere
play by Joseph Zettelmaier. Williamston
has a close relationship with this popular playwright and the audiences usually
appreciate his plays. This is the preview
week with the official opening next week.
The play, New Releases, is billed as a comedy and stars Sandra Birch, who has done wonderful work at Williamston before.
· Riverwalk Theater has an intriguing offering opening
this weekend. “Freud’s Last Session” by Mark St. Germain is directed by MSU
wunderkind, Rob Roznowski. The play is a
debate between CS Lewis and Sigmund Freud about love, sex, God and everything
else (is there anything else?). It’s
fascinating material and may prove to be one of the highlights of Lansing’s
theater season.
Attend these productions
and post your opinions.
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