Broadway Review: Wicked

Posted on August 10, 2018 by

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Come with me to the Detroit Opera House, there\’s something exquisite you\’ll want to visit before the days through. WICKED is the musical that I recommend anyone and everyone goes to see. I will never forget the first time I saw WICKED, I had just turned 21, and we were in Chicago on a college trip. The show was amazing, the sets and costumes were flawless. Between then and now I have seen WICKED numerous times, however the Chicago viewing still stands out in my mind. Thursday changed that. I took my dad to see WICKED, you see when I mentioned it I thought he would say no. However he agreed to go immediately – he used to be in musicals in high school so of course he has an appreciation for the theatre. This was his first time seeing the show, and he absolutely loved it and was living the moment that I lived the first time that I saw the show. This musical is one you want to see with your parents, your friends, your significant other… anyone. The current cast is absolutely amazing. Mary Kate Morrissey plays Elphaba and Ginna Claire Mason plays Glinda and let me tell you these girls have some serious pipes and absolutely rock their roles! WICKED is in town performing at the Detroit Opera House through September 2, make sure you check it out!

Restaurant Review: bd\’s Mongolian Grill

Posted on August 8, 2018 by

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As someone who is a huge fan of stir fry and fajitas, you can imagine my love for Mongolian Grill. Currently Mongo has a Fajita Fiesta going on with new Southwestern flavors and let me tell you, they\’re amazing. Have you ever tried Mongo\’s appetizers before? You can create your own trio, or get them individually. I was a huge fan of the Crab Rangoons (seafood and cream cheese filling wrapped in a crispy wonton and served with sweet chili sauce. The Egg Rolls were also really good – especially loved the Asian dipping sauce, but my favorite was the Jalapeno Mozzarella Sticks – paired with their homemade ranch dressing. Make sure you don\’t skip dessert the Fried Oreos are worth every deep fried bite – you also get a scoop of hot fudge and a scoop of vanilla ice cream with them.

POUND FIT

Posted on August 7, 2018 by

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Hey babes! How is the Crazy Sexy Confident Challenge going for you? Are you seeing changes and starting to love yourself more? I know I am! If you\’re following along with the challenge you know one of the activities on the list to accomplish is trying a new workout class. I rocked out during my workout, when I attended my very first POUND class at ZellaDor.

What is POUND?
Instead of just listening to the music POUND immerses you and allows you to channel your inner rockstar with a full body cardio-jam session, that will have you dripping sweat as you have fun playing the air drums with your Ripstix (lightly weighted drumsticks). Designed for all fitness levels, POUND gives you the opportunity to let loose and rock out. Both men and women are invited to join the workouts.

I really loved how high energy the class was, the instructor definitely makes a difference and Andrea killed it! Oh, and just so none of you feel bad – I threw a Ripstix straight across the room…yikes!

Restaurant Review: Rochester Brunch House

Posted on August 6, 2018 by

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You know you\’ve scored a good guy when he calls and asks you to brunch (well technically he said breakfast because he hates how millennial brunching has become). A previously took me to Rochester Brunch House earlier in the year, you can see what we each ate here. Last time we went to Rochester Brunch House there was snow on the ground, and this time we were able to dine outside. So let\’s get to what we ate… A ordered the Breakfast Burrito which comes with your choice of ham, bacon or sausage, egg, onions, peppers, cheese, potatoes and sausage gravy. As for me I tried to be healthier this round and ordered the California Omelet which has ham, bacon, tomatoes, onions, avocado and swiss cheese in it. I decided on tomato slices instead of potatoes or grits and had a slice of whole wheat toast. Both of us absolutely loved our meals, and I cannot wait to go back.

Wicked Announces Lottery for $25 Tickets

Posted on August 3, 2018 by

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A day-of-performance lottery for a limited number of seats will be held for WICKED, which is returning to the Detroit Opera House with performances from August 8 – September 2, 2018.

 
Two and one-half hours prior to each performance, people who present themselves at the Detroit Opera House box office will have their names placed in a lottery drum; thirty minutes later, names will be drawn for a limited number of orchestra seats at $25 each, cash only.  This lottery is available only in-person at the box office, with a limit of two tickets per person.  Lottery participants must have a valid photo ID when submitting their entry form and, if chosen, when purchasing tickets. 
 
The surprising tale of an unlikely friendship between two women in the Land of Oz, WICKED tells the untold story of the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good, long before Dorothy drops in.  Elphaba, born with emerald-green skin, is smart, fiery and misunderstood. Glinda is beautiful, ambitious and very popular.  The remarkable odyssey of how these unexpected friends changed each other’s lives for good has made WICKED one of the world’s most popular musicals.
 
Based on the novel by Gregory Maguire, WICKED has music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz, and a book by Winnie Holzman. The production is directed by Joe Mantello with musical staging by Wayne Cilento. WICKED is produced by Marc Platt, Universal Pictures, The Araca Group, Jon B. Platt and David Stone.
 
Since opening in 2003, WICKEDhas been performed in over 100 cities in 15 countries around the world (U.S., Canada, United Kingdom, Ireland, Japan, Germany, Holland, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, South Korea, The Philippines, China, Mexico, and Brazil) and has thus far been translated into six languages: Japanese, German, Dutch, Spanish, Korean, and Portuguese. 
 
Declared “The Best Musical of the Decade” by Entertainment Weekly and “A Cultural Phenomenon” by Variety, WICKED is the recipient of over 100 international awards including the Grammy Award and three Tony Awards.
 
Performance times for WICKED appearing August 8 – September 2, 2018 at the Detroit Opera House, located at 1526 Broadway, in Detroit are:
 
•   Tuesday through Saturday evening performances at 8:00 p.m.
•   Sunday evening performances at 7:30 p.m.
•   Saturday & Sunday matinees at 2:00 p.m.
•   Thursday, August 9 matinee at 1:00 p.m.
•   Special open captioned performance on August 12 at 7:30 p.m.
 
Tickets for WICKED start at $43 (includes facility fee) and are available for purchase online at www.broadwayindetroit.com or www.ticketmaster.com, by phone at 800-982-2787, and at the Fisher Theatre and Detroit Opera House box office. For group sales (15 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.
 
For more information, please visit http://www.BroadwayInDetroit.com.

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