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Hamilton (the Musical) is More Interesting Than the Hamilton You Learned About in School

Every word on the street you’ve heard is right – this show is sensational. This musical was on par with Les Miserables and Rent. If History was taught like this in high school, there would be less sleeping and more celebrating. It mixes the facts of history with the musical beats of today. From the opening scene, your patriotism grows as does your lyrical interpretation. It’s difficult not to become enthralled in the journey that is the founding of our country. Although the stag...

"The Book of Mormon" Returns To Detroit's Fisher Theatre

If you like humor from the popular four-time Emmy Award-winning animated adult cartoon series, “South Park,” you’ll be overjoyed with The Book of Mormon. The Book of Mormon features the book, music and lyrics by Trey Parker, Matt Stone (creators of “South Park”) and Robert Lopez. The trio has mimicked the landmark cartoon’s dry, vulgar, sarcastic comedy while depicting the real-life Mormon experiences on stage. This opening musical is laugh-out-loud funny with an uncanny resemblance of tru...

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Finding Neverland Asks "When Did You Stop Playing?"

As we age, it is only natural to grow in maturity – at least for most of us. Sometimes as we mature, our sense of playfulness fades or can be lost in the madness of work and responsibilities. Finding Neverland, the theatrical musical based on the Academy Award-winning Miramax motion picture by David Magee, and the play The Man Who Was Peter Pan by Allan Knee, is a timeless story about the power of imagination and begs the question… When did you stop playing? J.M. Barrie, played fantastical...

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5 Manly Detroit Hangouts

There are plenty of places to grab a beer and watch the game but which ones will put hair on your chest? Which ones can you go to and belch your favorite movie’s one-liner? Where can you go and smell the scent of freshly cut trees and find lumberjacks at the bar chewing on bark and drinking from hollowed out tree trunks? Here’s a list of manly hangouts in Detroit. Go to any of these if you can take a joke, jab, or beer and a shot of whiskey. 1. Cadieux Cafe This place is always packe...