ANASTASIA Announces $25 Digital Lottery in Detroit

Posted on June 9, 2019 by

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Detroit I have HUGE news for you! ANASTASIA has announced $25 digital lottery for EVERY performance in Detroit – and I have all the details below!

Broadway In Detroit is pleased to announce that ANASTASIA will host a digital ticket lottery during the upcoming Detroit engagement at the Fisher Theatre, June 11 – 23, offering fans the chance to purchase a limited number of $25 tickets available per performance.

The digital lottery is open to accept entries NOW for all performances and will remain open until Sunday, Jun 23 at Noon. Fans who have been selected will be notified via email or text and have 24 hours to purchase up to two (2) tickets at $25 each. All entrants are encouraged to follow ANASTASIA on Instagram (@anastasiabway), Twitter (@anastasiabway) and Facebook (@anastasiabway) for additional lottery news and information.  
Entrants must be 18 years or older. A valid, non-expired photo ID that matches the name used to enter is required for pickup. Seat locations awarded by the lottery are subject to availability and may not be seated together. Additional details and times will be announced in other tour cities by the local theatre box office prior to the engagement. Additional lottery requirements can be found at https://www.luckyseat.com/anastasia-detroit.
From the Tony Award®-winning creators of the Broadway classic Ragtime and inspired by the beloved films, ANASTASIA is the new Broadway musical that’s “one of the most gorgeous shows in years!” (New York Observer). This dazzling show transports us from the twilight of the Russian Empire to the euphoria of Paris in the 1920s, as a brave young woman sets out to discover the mystery of her past. Pursued by a ruthless Soviet officer determined to silence her, Anya enlists the aid of a dashing conman and a lovable ex-aristocrat. Together, they embark on an epic adventure to help her find home, love, and family.
ANASTASIA features a book by celebrated playwright Terrence McNally, a lush, new score by Stephen Flaherty (music) and Lynn Ahrens (lyrics) and direction by Tony Award-winning director Darko Tresnjak.
The creative team includes Peggy Hickey (Choreography), Alexander Dodge (Set Design), Linda Cho (Costume Design), Donald Holder (Lighting Design), Peter Hylenski (Sound Design), Aaron Rhyne (Projection Design), Charles G. LaPointe (Hair/Wig Design), Joe Dulude II (Makeup Design), Tom Murray (Music Supervision), Lawrence Goldberg (Music Direction), Doug Besterman (Orchestrations), David Chase (Dance Arranger), casting by Telsey + Company/Craig Burns, CSA.
ANASTASIA completed its two-year Broadway run on March 31, 2019 at the Broadhurst Theatre (235 West 44th Street). Critics exclaimed “Ahrens and Flaherty have chosen the right moments to musicalize, and their score here sounds complete and full — one of the season’s strongest! (NBC)” and “Smartly adapted by Terrence McNally, Anastasia is a sweeping adventure, romance and historical epic whose fine craftsmanship will satisfy musical-theater fans (Time Out)”. The new musical has played to sold out crowds on Broadway and across North America on its first national tour, in addition to garnering multiple Tony, Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle awards and nominations.
The National Tour of ANASTASIAis produced by Stage Entertainment, Bill Taylor (Sister Act, Rocky), Tom Kirdahy (It’s Only A Play, The Visit), Hunter Arnold (Kinky Boots, Spring Awakening), 50 Church Street Productions, The Shubert Organization, Elizabeth Dewberry & Ali Ahmet Kocabiyik, Carl Daikeler, Warner/Chappell Music, 42nd Club/Phil Kenny, Judith Ann Abrams Productions, Broadway Asia/Umeda Arts Theater, Peter May, David Mirvish, Sandi Moran, Seoul Broadcasting System, LD Entertainment/Sally Cade Holmes, Seriff Productions, Van Dean, Tamar Climan and in association with Hartford Stage.
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Performance times for ANASTASIA appearing June 11-23, 2019 at the Fisher Theatre, located at 3011 West Grand Blvd., in Detroit are:
·         Tuesday – Saturday evening performances at 7:30 p.m.
·         Sunday evening performances at 6:30 p.m.
·         Saturday matinees at 2:00 p.m.
·         Sunday matinees at 1:00 p.m.
·         Special open captioned performance on Sunday, June 16 at 6:30 p.m.
·         KIDS NIGHT ON BROADWAY for Anastasia is Wednesday, June 12
·         GIRL SCOUT NIGHT for Anastasia is Thursday, June 13
 
Regular priced tickets for ANASTASIAstart at $39 (includes facility and parking fees) and can be purchased online at http://www.broadwayindetroit.com or http://www.ticketmaster.com, and by phone at 800-982-2787. A limited number of premium seats will be available through Ticketmaster and at the Fisher Theatre box office. For group sales (12 or more) please call 313-871-1132 or email groups@broadwayindetroit.com. Tickets for the open captioned performance may be purchased in person at the Fisher Theatre box office or by phone at 313-872-1000, ext. 0. Performance schedule, prices and cast are subject to change without notice. 
Broadway In Detroit uses Ticketmaster as its sole, authorized ticketing agent. Individual tickets purchased from a ticket broker or “third party” ticket reseller involves risk and may not be authentic, sold at box office prices, or with correct performance and venue information. Broadway In Detroit box offices cannot reprint or replace lost or stolen tickets sold through a third party or ticket reseller. Broadway In Detroit is also unable to contact third party purchasers with pertinent updates or changes regarding performances.

Coming to Detroit: CATS

Posted on June 7, 2019 by

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Get excited! One of the biggest theatrical hits in history is coming to Detroit! CATS will make it\’s way to the Fisher Theatre from September 3-15, 2019 as part of a multi-season North American tour. Tickets go on sale THIS SUNDAY, June 9, 2019. Don\’t miss your chance to see this hit!


Composed by Andrew Lloyd Webber and based on T.S. Eliot’s Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats, the record-breaking musical spectacular has captivated audiences in over 30 countries and 15 languages, is now on tour across North America! Featuring new sound design, direction and choreography for a new generation — experience CATS for the first time as it begins a new life, or let it thrill you all over again!

The original Broadway production opened in 1982 at Broadway’s Winter Garden Theatre, where it ran for 7,485 performances and 18 years. CATS was originally produced on Broadway by Cameron Mackintosh, The Really Useful Company Limited, David Geffen, and The Shubert Organization.
CATSreturned to Broadway in 2016 in a stunning revival at the Neil Simon Theatre. Preview performances began Thursday, July 14, 2016, and officially opened on Sunday, July 31, 2016. CATS played its final performance on Saturday, December 30, 2017 after 16 previews and 593 regular performances.
The creative team for the new production of CATS includes John Napier (Scenic & Costume Design), Natasha Katz (Lighting Design), Mick Potter (Sound Design), choreography by Andy Blankenbuehler,based on the original choreography by Gillian Lynne, and direction by Trevor Nunn.
Since its world premiere, CATS has been presented in over 30 countries, has been translated into 15 languages, and has been seen by more than 73 million people worldwide. Originally directed by Trevor Nunn with choreography and associate direction by Gillian Lynne,scenic and costume design by John Napier, lighting design by David Hersey, and sound design by Abe Jacob, CATS opened in the West End in 1981. The musical debuted on Broadway in 1982 where it won seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical. Both the original London and Broadway cast recordings won Grammy Awards for Best Cast Album. CATS hit song “Memory” has been recorded by over 150 artists from Barbra Streisand and Johnny Mathis to Liberace and Barry Manilow. The Tony Award-winning Best Musical held the title of longest-running musical in Broadway history until it was surpassed in 2006 by Lloyd Webber’s The Phantom of the Opera. The original Broadway production closed on September 10, 2000 and is currently the fourth longest-running show in Broadway history. This marks the first tour of the first-ever Broadway revival of the iconic musical.
The first-ever, live-action film adaptation of CATS, produced by Universal Pictures and Working Title, will open on Dec. 20, 2019.  
The revival of CATS is produced by The Shubert Organization, James L. Nederlander, The Really Useful Group and Cameron Mackintosh.
For more information, please visit CatsTheMusical.com
Performance times for CATS appearing September 3-15, 2019 at the Fisher Theatre, located at 3011 West Grand Blvd., in Detroit are:
·         Tuesday – Saturday evening performances at 7:30 p.m.
·         Sunday evening performances at 6:30 p.m.
·         Saturday matinees at 2:00 p.m.
·         Sunday matinees at 1:00 p.m.
·         Special open captioned and audio described performance on Sunday, Sept. 8 at 6:30 p.m.
 
Tickets for CATS start at $35 (includes facility and parking fees) and will go on sale Sunday, June 9. Tickets can be purchased online at http://www.broadwayindetroit.com or http://www.ticketmaster.com, and by phone at 800-982-2787. A limited number of premium seats will be available through Ticketmaster and at the Fisher Theatre box office. For group sales (12 or more) please call 313-871-1132 or email groups@broadwayindetroit.com. Tickets for the open captioned and audio described performance may be purchased in person at the Fisher Theatre box office or by phone at 313-872-1000, ext. 0. Performance schedule, prices and cast are subject to change without notice.
Broadway In Detroit uses Ticketmaster as its sole, authorized ticketing agent. Individual tickets purchased from a ticket broker or “third party” ticket reseller involves risk and may not be authentic, sold at box office prices, or with correct performance and venue information. Broadway In Detroit box offices cannot reprint or replace lost or stolen tickets sold through a third party or ticket reseller. Broadway In Detroit is also unable to contact third party purchasers with pertinent updates or changes regarding performances.

The Secret Life of Pets 2 Movie Review

Posted on June 5, 2019 by

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Have you ever wondered what happens in the minds of our pets when we’re gone? That question was answered when we were introduced to the adorable characters of The Secret Life of Pets. Three years after the original movie, Max, Duke, Gidget and the rest of the gang return for The Secret Life of Pets 2. Unlike the first Secret Life of Pets, the sequel does not have one main plot. Instead, it is formatted more like an episode with three different story-lines going on at once – each starring at least one of the original pets. 



The first story-line involves Max and Duke’s owner getting married and then adding a new addition to their family, baby Liam. They then take a family trip to the countryside – where an older dog named Rooster teaches Max how to relax and face his fears. Duke just kind of exists, and doesn’t seem to play a large role.



In the second story line Gidget attempts to retrieve Max’s busy bee toy that she loses while he is on his trip.



The final story-line stars Snowball who poses as a superhero to help Daisy a who is a new character free a circus tiger from captivity. 



The movie was cute (not as cute as the first one), and there were some moments that were potentially problematic throughout the movie. In Snowball’s story live he is working to help Daisy rescue in adorable white tiger cub from an abusive circus organizer – during these parts animal abuse is show and he even kicks Max. Eventually the circus organizer gets hit by a car a couple times. Both of these scenes were shocking to see in the movie. Something else that was really odd was the fact they said “Pissed off Pickles”, I think its totally unnecessary for that language in a children’s movie. Personally I didn’t even want to hear it. When that was said you heard the gasp over the audience and a few children say “that was a swear”.



Overall it was a cute movie, with some unnecessary moments and scenes.

The Secret Life of Pets 2 will be in a theater near you THIS Friday, June 7, 2019!

Get the Scoop on Hudsonville Dairy Free Ice Cream

Posted on June 5, 2019 by

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Grab a spoon, because Hudsonville Ice Cream just released seven dairy-free vegan pints of ice cream just in time for summer.

If you don’t already know Hudsonville is a made in Michigan brand, and is also my personal favorite ice cream company (shoutout to orange pineapple). Hudsonville always makes sure that they do things right and that’s why they spent two years refining their non-dairy recipe.

Hudsonville recently released seven vegan-friendly pints that can be found in a freezer section near you. Each of the seven flavors is made with a combination of coconut cream and oat milk. The seven flavors include: Birthday Cake, Caramel Cookie Dough, Cherry Fudge, Chocolate, Mint Fudge Cookie, Peanut Butter Truffle and S’mores.


Make you sure you make a stop in the freezer section the next time you’re at your local Meijer, to check out Hudsonville’s lineup of dairy-free ice cream. These vegan pints will be available in all 240 Meijer stores throughout Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky and Wisconsin. 

I recently gave each of the seven flavors a try and here’s the scoop on Hudsonville’s Dairy-Free Ice Cream line….


Birthday Cake is blue colored ice cream with some sprinkles in it. As someone who always goes for birthday cake flavored things and loves vanilla ice cream with sprinkles I felt this flavor missed the mark. This ice cream reminded me more of maraschino cherries than Birthday Cake. This was a flavor I wanted to love, and just couldn’t.

Caramel Cookie Dough has a light hint of coconut with a delicious caramel twist. I really enjoyed the flavor of this ice cream, and especially enjoyed the delicious pieces of cookie dough throughout.

Cherry Fudge taste just like Michigan cherries, which makes me think that they used Michigan cherries in it since they have such a distinctive flavor. Cherry Fudge is very close in taste to traditional Traverse City Cherry Ice Cream….yum. I could not taste the coconut cream in this flavor.

Chocolate, I wanted to like this one however I found the coconut cream flavor to be very overpowering. This ice cream tastes more like a coconut ice cream with a slight chocolate taste. Like the Birthday Cake ice cream, I definitely felt like the chocolate missed the mark.

Mint Fudge Cookie has a delicious mint flavor, and resembles original mint chocolate ice cream almost exactly. The flavor profiles of this one were so spot on it make me want to made vegan cookies and use the Mint Fudge Cookie Ice Cream as a delicious filling.

Peanut Butter Truffle is one of my favorite flavors in this line of dairy-free flavors. This ice cream you can’t taste the coconut flavor at all which made me enjoy it more. Definitely has a delicious chocolate and peanut butter flavor. If you love peanut butter and chocolate you’re going to love this one.

S’mores are a a summertime favorite, and are now in the form of vegan ice cream. This flavor is one you’ll wanted to get excited about as it is filled with everything you would expect of a s’more – delicious pieces of graham cracker, chocolate flavor with a slight hint of coconut, and light marshmallow swirl. Personally I would like a little more marshmallow, but overall it was delicious and will definitely be a summertime staple at my house.

Overall I think Hudsonville did an amazing job with these non-dairy vegan flavors. Some of the flavors have a stronger coconut taste than others, so if you are not a coconut fan you may not love some of these releases. Out of all the seven flavors Chocolate and Birthday Cake were my least favorite, however I was a huge fan of the other five flavors of the group with Peanut Butter Truffle and Caramel Cookie Dough being my favorite. Have you tried any of these flavors yet? If so what are your thoughts?

The Secret Life of Pets 2 – In Theaters June 7

Posted on June 4, 2019 by

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photo from The Secret Life of Pets 2 Facebook page

You\’ve all seen my dog Jack, crazy energy, doesn\’t ever stop, has an obsession with his ball… the list goes on. As a pet owner, I always wonder what Jack does when I am not home. Sometimes with how tired he is when I get home, I feel like he\’s been partying like the characters in the first Secret Life of Pets. To be honest, I wanted to know what Jack was up to while I was away at work, and that is when I decided to get a Furbo Pet Camera and let me tell you when I leave he HOWLS. Literally howls until he no longer has a voice anymore, I had no idea he even knew how to do that! I haven\’t seen him off on adventures yet, but I am sure that\’s on his agenda. The Secret Life of Pets 2 that comes out this Friday, June 7 – and I am so excited to see what adventure Max, Snowball and Gidget get into this time!

Illumination’s tenth feature, The Secret Life of Pets 2, is the highly anticipated sequel to the 2016 comedic blockbuster that had the biggest opening weekend ever for an original film, animated or otherwise.
Packed with Illumination’s signature irreverence and subversive humor, this new chapter explores the emotional lives of our pets, the deep bond between them and the families that love them, and answers the question that has long intrigued every pet owner: What are your pets really doing when you’re not at home?
Terrier Max (Patton Oswalt) is coping with some major life changes. His owner (Ellie Kemper) is now married and has a toddler, Liam. Max is so worried about protecting the boy that he develops a nervous tic. On a family trip to a farm, Max and mutt Duke (Eric Stonestreet) encounter canine-intolerant cows, hostile foxes, and a terrifying turkey, all of which only elevates Max’s anxiety. Luckily, Max gets some guidance from veteran farm dog Rooster (Harrison Ford, making his animated-film debut), who pushes Max to ditch his neuroses, find his inner alpha, and give Liam a little more freedom.
Meanwhile, while her owner is away, plucky Pomeranian Gidget (Jenny Slate) tries to rescue Max’s favorite toy from a cat-packed apartment with a little help from her feline friend, Chloe (Lake Bell), who has discovered the joys of catnip.
And crazy-but-cute bunny Snowball (Kevin Hart) gets delusions of grandeur that he’s an actual superhero after his owner Molly starts dressing him in superhero pajamas. But when Daisy (Tiffany Haddish), a fearless Shih Tzu, shows up to ask for Snowball’s help on a dangerous mission, he’ll have to summon the courage to become the hero he’s only been pretending to be.

Can Max, Snowball, Gidget and the rest of the gang find the inner courage to face their biggest fears?

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