Returning to Detroit: Hamilton

Have you heard the news? Hamilton is coming back to November 15 – December 4, 2022. And I am so excited to see it again! Who’s grabbing tickets!

Producer Jeffrey Seller and Broadway In Detroit are excited to announce the Detroit return of HAMILTON at the Fisher Theatre November 15 – December 4, 2022.

Broadway In Detroit subscribers can purchase their HAMILTON tickets now as a benefit of their 60th Anniversary Season Subscription. Season subscriptions are still available for the six remaining shows in Broadway In Detroit’s 60th Anniversary season. The remaining shows include My Fair Lady, Ain’t Too Proud, Dear Evan Hansen, Tina: The Tina Turner Musical, Beetlejuice, and Jagged Little Pill. Full Series Subscriptions start at $365 and include a ticket to all six shows and the ability to purchase tickets for season extras prior to public on-sale dates. For more information on Broadway in Detroit, subscriptions, group sales and more, please visit www.BroadwayinDetroit.com

The single ticket on sale date for the return engagement of HAMILTON will be announced at a later time. 

HAMILTON is the story of America then, told by America now. Featuring a score that blends hip-hop, jazz, R&B and Broadway, HAMILTON has taken the story of American founding father Alexander Hamilton and created a revolutionary moment in theatre—a musical that has had a profound impact on culture, politics, and education. With book, music, and lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda, direction by Thomas Kail, choreography by Andy Blankenbuehler, and musical supervision and orchestrations by Alex Lacamoire, HAMILTON is based on Ron Chernow’s acclaimed biography. The HAMILTON creative team previously collaborated on the Tony Award®-Winning Best Musical In the Heights. It has won Tony®, Grammy®, and Olivier Awards, the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, and an unprecedented special citation from the Kennedy Center Honors.

HAMILTON features scenic design by David Korins, costume design by Paul Tazewell, lighting design by Howell Binkley, sound design by Nevin Steinberg, hair and wig design by Charles G. LaPointe, casting by The Telsey Office, Bethany Knox, CSA, and General Management by Baseline Theatrical. The musical is produced by Jeffrey Seller, Sander Jacobs, Jill Furman and The Public Theater. The HAMILTON Original Broadway Cast Recording is available everywhere nationwide. The HAMILTON recording received a 2016 Grammy for Best Musical Theatre Album.

Children under the age of five will not be permitted in the theatre.

For information on HAMILTON, visit the show’s website and social media pages at:

Performance times for HAMILTON appearing on November 15 – December 4, 2022 at the Fisher Theatre located at 3011 W. Grand Blvd., in Detroit are:

  • Tuesday through Saturday evening performances at 8:00 p.m.
  • Saturday & Sunday matinees at 2:00 p.m.
  • Additional show on Monday, November 21 at 8:00 p.m.
  • No show on Thursday, November 24 in observance of Thanksgiving.
  • Special Open Caption performance on TBD

For group sales (10 or more) please email broadwayindetroitgroups@theambassadors.com or call 313-871-1132.

For more information on Broadway in Detroit, subscriptions, group sales and more, please visit www.BroadwayinDetroit.com

31 Things To Do In July

Happy July! ‘Tis the season for bonfires, trips to the beach, and backyard BBQs. July is a sun-soaked month here in Michigan, so in order to take full advantage it I made she sure back this July bucket list with plenty of summer necessities.

1. Did you know July is National Ice Cream month? Start the month off right with a trip to your favorite local ice cream shop.

2. Give yourself a fresh pedicure so you’re extra confident stepping out in flip flops or barefoot this month. If heading to a salon for a pedicure isn’t your thing give yourself one at home. I am currently loving Zoya Pink Palette Summer 2022 and Zoya Hello Summer.

3. Adventure to a local state park or metro park. I love packing a picnic lunch, and going for a hike. If hiking isn’t your thing look for one that has water where you can hang out by the beach, go kayaking, paddling board or rent a pedal boat. You could even read a book while you listen to the water touch the shoreline. State parks and metro parks offer plenty of options no matter what type of adventure you’re looking for.

4 Happy Fourth of July! Pack a cooler and head to the beach. Have a backyard cookout or enjoy a picnic in the park. Whatever you decide to do I hope it’s the best day ever.

5 Happy Graham Cracker Day! Today’s the perfect day to grab a box of graham crackers, your favorite chocolate, a bag of marshmallows and enjoy an evening by a bonfire eating s’mores.

6. Plan a trip to a water park or splash pad.

7. Happy Chocolate Day! Make some brownies or chocolate chip cookies today.

8. Book a camping trip. There’s just something

9. Spend a couple waters on the water on a pedal boat. My local metro park has pedal boat swans, dragons and ducks for rent!

10. One of my favorite things to do in the summer is enjoy time around a bonfire, especially when it involves Hobo Pies.

11. Take me out to the ballpark. Baseball season is in full swing, head to the ballpark and catch a game, and maybe a ball too.

12. Go for a hike. There’s just something zen about venturing around the woods and enjoy time in nature. Be sure to spray yourself with tick spray before going!

13. Happy French Fry Day! Try making your own fries today.

14. It’s Shark Awareness Day today, celebrate by watching the classic Jaws.

15. Get up early and catch a sunrise.

16. Head out to the lake for a kayaking adventure.

17. Test your luck at a game of putt putt.

18. Go for a bike ride.

19. Catch a movie at a drive-in.

20. Unplug for 24 hours and just enjoy the little things the day brings.

21. Visit a farmers market.

22 Happy Hammock Day! Hanging out in a hammock is one of my favorite ways to unwind. Especially after a long week.

23. Do some stargazing.

24. Happy Self Care Day. Do something nice for yourself today, it can be something big like going to get a message or something small like lighting your favorite candle and just enjoying the moment.

25. Go fishing.

26. Visit a U-Pick farm.

27. Take a day trip to somewhere you haven’t been before.

28. Head a museum.

29. Do a random act of kindness.

30. Happy Cheesecake Day! Today is the perfect day to channel your inner Golden Girl.

31. Happy Avocado Day. Today is the perfect day to make some guac.

Coming to Detroit: Encanto: The Sing-Along

Detroit! I have something fun to share with you! Encanto: The Sing-Along Film Concert Tour is coming to Pine Knob Music Theatre and it’s going to be an event you don’t want to miss! And guess what? I’m sweetening the deal by offering 15% off face value tickets from all price levels when you order from ticket master!

Encanto: The Sing-Along Film Concert

Saturday, August 27, 2022
Pine Knob Music Theater

15% off coupon code: BRUNO15
Order you’re tickets today!

Coming to Detroit: Dear Evan Hansen

Hey Detroit! Have you heard the news? The Tony Award-Winning Best Musical Dear Evan Hansen is coming to the Fisher Theatre this fall!

Dear Evan Hansen

September 27 – October 3, 2022
Fisher Theatre, Detroit, Michigan
Tickets go on sale Friday, July 8th, 2022

Broadway In Detroit announced today that individual tickets for the Detroit premiere of DEAR EVAN HANSEN will go on sale on July 8 at 10:00 a.m. Tickets will be available online at Ticketmaster.com, BroadwayInDetroit.com, charge by phone (800) 982-2787, and in person at the Fisher Theatre Box Office.

A letter that was never meant to be seen, a lie that was never meant to be told, a life he never dreamed he could have. Evan Hansen is about to get the one thing he’s always wanted: a chance to finally fit in. Dear Evan Hansen is the deeply personal and profoundly contemporary musical about life and the way we live it.

Dear Evan Hansen has struck a remarkable chord with audiences and critics everywhere, including The Washington Post who says Dear Evan Hansen is “one of the most remarkable shows in musical theatre history.” The New York Times calls it “a breathtaking knockout of a musical.” And NBC Nightly News declares the musical “an inspiring anthem resonating on Broadway and beyond.”

Dear Evan Hansen features a book by Tony Award-winner Steven Levenson (Fosse/Verdon), a score by Grammy®, Tony® and Academy Award® winners Benj Pasek and Justin Paul (La La Land, The Greatest Showman), and direction by four-time Tony Award nominee Michael Greif (Rent, Next to Normal).

Declared “One of the most remarkable shows in musical theater history” by the Washington Post’s Peter Marks, Dear Evan Hansen opened at the Music Box Theatre to rave reviews where it’s broken all box office records and struck a chord with critics and audiences alike. It went on to win six Tony Awards, including Best Musical, the Drama League Award for Outstanding Musical Production, two Obie Awards, a Drama Desk Award, two Outer Critics Circle Awards and two Helen Hayes Awards. The show launched its First North American Tour at the Buell Theatre in Denver, Colorado and has since performed in more than 40 cities across North America playing for more than 1.5 million audience members. The show’s now-iconic blue polo and arm cast are part of the permanent collection of the National Museum of American History in Washington, DC.

The Grammy Award-winning Original Broadway Cast Recording of Dear Evan Hansen, produced by Atlantic Records, made an extraordinary debut on the Billboard 200, entering the chart at #8 – the highest charting debut position for an original cast album since 1961 – and went on to win the Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album.

Dear Evan Hansen, produced by Stacey Mindich,features scenic design by David Korins, projection design by Peter Nigrini, costume design by Emily Rebholz, lighting design by Japhy Weideman, sound design by Nevin Steinberg, and hair design by David Brian Brown. Music supervision, orchestrations and additional arrangements are by Alex Lacamoire.  Ben Cohn is the Associate Music Supervisor. Vocal arrangements and additional arrangements are by Justin PaulDanny Mefford is the choreographer. Casting by Tara Rubin Casting/Xavier RubianoSash Bischoff, Adam Quinn and Danny Sharron are the Associate Directors. Judith Schoenfeld is the Production Supervisor. US General Management 101 Productions.

Recommended for ages 12+; This production contains some adult themes, including discussions of suicide. Children under the age of five will not be permitted in the theatre.
For more information on Dear Evan Hansen, visit the show’s website and social media pages at:

www.dearevanhansen.com
www.instagram.com/dearevanhansen
www.twitter.com/dearevanhansen
www.facebook.com/dearevanhansen

Performance times
for the Dear Evan Hansen appearing
September 27 – October 9, 2022
at the Fisher Theatre
located at 3011 W. Grand Blvd., in Detroit are:

  • Tuesday through Saturday evening performances at 8:00 p.m.
  • Saturday & Sunday matinees at 2:00 p.m.
  • Sunday evening performances at 7:30 p.m.
  • Special Open Caption performance on Sunday, October 2 at 7:30 p.m.

Tickets for Dear Evan Hansen start at $50 (includes facility fee) and will go on sale at 10:00 a.m. Friday, July 8. Tickets can be purchased online at ticketmaster.com, by phone at 800-982-2787, and in person at the Fisher Theatre Box Office. A limited number of premium seats will be available through Ticketmaster and at the Fisher Theatre Box Office.

Nomadik Subscription Review: Hammock Box

I received this Nomadik subscription box in exchange for my honest review.

One thing is for certain, there’s something completely calming about relaxing in a hammock surrounded by nature. I recently received the hammock box from Nomadik. The box itself is designed for relaxing at home, elevating your campsite experience, reading, recovering, or napping. The box retails for $64 and I’m spilling all the details of what I received in the box below!

What was in the Hammock Subscription Box?

Grand Trunk Hammock + Straps

Relax with ease in the Ultralight Starter Hammock. Yes, I have a couple hammocks of my own, did I need another hammock—probably not. That being said this one is small and lightweight and actually fits in my pack—my other hammock takes up a lot of room. So I was actually really pleased with it. The hammock came with five-foot straps, 2 nautical-grade carabiners, and a stuff sack, making it my new favorite.

UCO Utility

This is definitely the product I didn’t know I needed, I’m blown away by how many times I’ve used it. Usually, I pack a fork, spoon, and knife for day hikes, but now I just pack the UCO utility spork and I am ready to eat oats, salad, and spread pb&jam with only one utensil.

Gear Aid Tenacious Tape Mini Patches

I don’t care who you are, you can always use patches. These patches are your instant fix for a tear in your sleeping bag, tent, or your puffy jacket. I like to keep them in my pack, as well as my first aid kit (easy to find when an emergency arises).

Skrach Labs Strawberry Lemonade Hydration Mix

I’ll be honest with you, the hydration mix didn’t even make it into a picture—whoops! I received the Nomadik box on a day I was feeling super drained and dehydrated, so it arrived at the perfect moment. It didn’t upset my stomach like some other hydration mixes do, and the flavor was actually very refreshing.

Ursa Major Essential Face Wipes

These bamboo face wipes came in handy on a plane ride recently. They’re infused with a generous dose of Ursa Major’s 4-1 Essential Face Tonic formula—and they not only cleaned my skin but exfoliated, soothed, and hydrated my skin. They’re the new must-have in my to-go back.

Overall thoughts

The Nomadik hammock box was a great reminder to go out in nature and spend the day between the trees. Loved the box.