MOTOWN THE MUSICAL is coming to the D
MOTOWN The Musical is bringing soul back to the Fisher Theatre April 18 – 30. Ticket prices start at $39 and are now on a sale at all Ticketmaster locations, by phone at 800.982.2787, and online at www.broadwayindetroit.com or www.ticketmaster.com as well as at The Fisher Theatre Box Office.
Directed by Charles Randolph-Wright, MOTOWN THE MUSICAL is the true American dream story of Motown founder Berry Gordy’s journey from featherweight boxer to the heavyweight music mogul who launched the careers of Diana Ross, Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder, Smokey Robinson, Marvin Gaye and so many more.
Featuring more than 40 classic hits such as “My Girl” and “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough,” MOTOWN THE MUSICAL tells the story behind the hits as Diana, Smokey, Berry and the whole Motown family fight against the odds to create the soundtrack of change in America. Motown shattered barriers; shaped our lives and made us all move to the same beat.
MOTOWN THE MUSICAL features choreography by Patricia Wilcox (A Night with Janis Joplin) and Warren Adams (Toy Story), scenic design by David Korins (Bring It On: The Musical, Annie), costume design by Tony Award®nominee ESosa (The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess, “Project Runway”), lighting design by Tony Award® winner Natasha Katz (Once, Sister Act), sound design by Tony Award® nominee Peter Hylenski (Rock of Ages, The Scottsboro Boys), projection design by Daniel Brodie (Alladin), hair and wig design by Charles LaPointe (Memphis) and casting by Wojcik | Seay Casting.
MOTOWN THE MUSICAL’s arrangements and orchestrations are by Grammy and Tony Award® nominee Ethan Popp (Rock of Ages), who also serves as music supervisor in reproducing the classic “Sound of Young America,” with co-orchestrations and additional arrangements by Tony Award® nominee Bryan Crook (“Smash”) and dance arrangements by Zane Mark (Dirty Rotten Scoundrels).
MOTOWN THE MUSICAL is produced by Tony Award® winning producer Kevin McCollum (Rent, In the Heights, Avenue Q), Chairman and CEO of SONY Music Entertainment Doug Morris and Motown founder Berry Gordy, in association with Work Light Productions.
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Performance times for MOTOWN THE MUSICAL appearing April 18-30, 2017 at The Fisher Theatre, located at 3011 West Grand Blvd., 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.
· Open captioned performance on Sunday, April 23 at 7:30 p.m.
Tickets for MOTOWN THE MUSICAL start at $39 (includes facility and parking fees) and are on sale at all Ticketmaster locations, by phone at 1-800-982-2787, and online at www.broadwayindetroit.com or www.ticketmaster.com. Tickets are also available for purchase at The Fisher Theatre box office. A limited number of premium seats will be available through Ticketmaster and at The Fisher Theatre box office. For group sales (10 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.
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The Broadway In Detroit Series at The Fisher Theatre is sponsored by the all-new 2017 Chrysler Pacifica. As part of this sponsorship, the Chrysler Pacifica will be on display this season at The Fisher Theatre.
I Quit My Gym Membership
When you’re thinking about how to start a workout routine, or change things up getting a gym membership is probably one of the first things that come to mind. However let’s get real for a minute…. you pay a whole lot of money, you’re determined and you either walk in ready to faithfully hit the weights everyday or you feel absolutely overwhelmed and out of place as you watch the “gym bro” grunt, growl and flex in front of the mirror that is where you need to get your weights from (SERIOUSLY MOVE!). You have a busy week, you get discouraged, you don’t feel well and suddenly you find yourself going once or twice a week, which is better than nothing – but not ideal. That’s exactly why I canceled my gym membership, I was wasting so much money and I just wasn’t happy.
I now workout at home and my BFF (who lives nearly four hours away), and I make it a priority to workout for a morning booty call (any TIU ladies out there?) or in the evening. Plenty of plans are available online and the one we are currently doing is a booty kicker – literally my glutes BURN. I also attend yoga, cycling, kickboxing and barre classes so I am constantly switching up my routine. Oh! I also take my workouts to the park which changes up the environment, and gives endless possibilities.
While I may not be at my ideal weight, and my body may not look like I want it to I’m working towards a happier and healthier lifestyle, and here is how I’m doing it:
1. I put my goals on the refrigerator. I make this simple and things that I can actually accomplish. Like not eating ice cream at night while watching the Bachelor.
2. Workout buddy! Mine lives 4 hours away but we have FaceTime and speaker phone, and actually motivate each other.
3. Dedicate at least 30 minutes five days a week to working out. I’ll be real it’s more like 1.5 + hours a day.
4. HYDRATE! I drink 64+ ounces of water everyday. I get really dehydrated while working out and rely on ESSENCE PH10 to keep me hydrated and going strong.
5. Preppin’ ain’t easy but it’s 100% worth it – I grocery shop and prep my meals for the week every Sunday. I sort everything out in my refrigerator, which includes putting sparkling water and bottles of ESSENCE PH10 next to my meals for the day.
6. Vitamins!
7. SLEEP! I need at least eight hours or you will NOT want to deal with m
Step Right Up: CIRCUS 1903 is Coming to Town!
Step Right Up! CIRCUS 1903 – The Golden Age of Circus will be in Detroit at The Fisher Theatre March 14-19. In a world premiere event, the producers of the world’s biggest magic show, The Illusionist, have teamed up with the award-winning puppeteers from War Horse, to present a thrilling turn-of-the-century circus spectacular. This show features all the thrill and daredevil entertainment one would expect from the circus, but with an exciting new twist.
Tickets for CIRCUS 1903- The Golden Age of Circus start at $35 and are now on sale at all Ticketmaster locations, by phone at 1.800.982.2787 or online at www.broadwayindetroit.comas well as www.ticketmaster.com. You can also purchase tickets at The Fisher Theatre Box Office.
Sensational puppetry puts elephants back in the ring as never seen before by introducing the largest ever performing African elephant and her baby, along with a huge cast of the most unique, amazing and dangerous circus acts from all four corners of the world, from strong men to contortionists, acrobats to musicians, knife throws, hire wire and much more!
The award-winning team of puppeteers and model makers who created the National Theatre’s War Horse will design, build and bring to life two stunningly beautiful elephants for CIRCUS 1902- The Golden Age of Circus. Featuring groundbreaking advances in design and expression, the puppets appear throughout the show as the mother teaches her calf the tricks of the trade.
Discover the golden age of circus this March 14-19 as CIRCUS 1903 sets to captivate audiences of all ages.
Tuesday through Saturday evening performances at 7:30pm
Sunday evening performance at 6:30pm
Saturday matinee at 2:00pm
Sunday matinee at 1:00pm
Sunday evening performance at 6:30pm
Saturday matinee at 2:00pm
Sunday matinee at 1:00pm
Cheerio Treats
Sunday night I attended an Oscar’s party, and I wanted to make a fun but simple dessert. Rice Krispie treats are always a great option, because there are so many different things you can do with them. For this little get-together I decided to use Cheerios instead of Rice Krispie’s. To jazz up the treats I dipped them into chocolate added a little gold dust. The treats were popular, and a few people even said they preferred them over traditional Rice Krispie treats.
Cheerio Treats
Ingredients
3 tablespoons butter
4 cups mini marshmallows
6 cups Cheerios
Directions
1. In a large saucepan melt butter over low heat.
2. Add marshmallows.
3. Stir until melted.
4. Remove from heat.
5. Add Cheerios
6. Stir until well coated.
7. Place treats into a 13×9 pan coated with coating spray or butter.
Review: Hedwig and the Angry Inch
“Don’t you know me Kansas City, I’m the New Berlin wall – try and tear me down.”
I recently went to see the show Hedwig and the Angry at the Fisher Theatre in downtown Detroit. I went into the show not really having any background of it, at all. This show was unlike any other Broadway show that I have ever seen. Hilarious and risqué the show made for a fun night out. Five things I loved about the show:
I recently went to see the show Hedwig and the Angry at the Fisher Theatre in downtown Detroit. I went into the show not really having any background of it, at all. This show was unlike any other Broadway show that I have ever seen. Hilarious and risqué the show made for a fun night out. Five things I loved about the show:
1. Involving Detroit.
2. Audience interaction.
3. Costumes – those wigs were amazing!
4. The message of no matter what, be who you are and don’t let others change you.
5. Risqué parts that were ultimately hilarious.
Definitely a fun show to check out if you’re looking for a laugh.
Fashion meets Food 