Theater

EMU Theatre brings 'A Midsummer Night’s Dream' to the modern day in a hysterical way

EMU Theatre For the Young Tour brought an accessible and digestible version of Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” to campus.

Review: EMU Theatre's kicks off season with fantastic 'Alice by Heart'

EMU Theatre's "Alice by Heart" included catchy melodies that were expertly sung and the background orchestra was quite good. This production was definitely worth seeing.

The Neighborhood Theater Group brings original musicals to Ypsilanti

Their annual "Black Cat" Halloween musical looks a little different this year.

Theater directors seek actors: Auditions set for Wednesday

Review: 'Twisters' is out of this world

"Twisters" opens strong and is captivating from the very beginning. Daisy Edgar-Jones did a fantastic job portraying Kate Carter as a meteorologist. 

Review: 'Deadpool & Wolverine,' the long awaited duo

Marvel Cinematic Universe's "Deadpool & Wolverine" is the year's biggest film for comic book enthusiasts. Fans have been waiting eagerly for this film, and it is well worth seeing.

Review: 'Touch' is a touching love story

"Touch" is impressive considering it is in three different languages, and it is portrayed beautifully. The film's flashbacks do a fantastic job of capturing the characters' youthful love.

James Bolosh makes history as EMU Theatre’s first Tony winner

EMU Theatre has its first Tony winner!

Review: 'A Quiet Place: Day One' where the main star is the cat

"A Quiet Place: Day One" has a compelling and emotionally charged plot. These characters' lives are being altered by an invasion, which they must survive.

EMU Theatre shows off their range and creativity with “Dontrell, Who Kissed the Sea”

The play is about an 18 year old boy who wants to find an ancestor in the sea. It’s a modern fable that centers family. EMU’s actors bring their A-game and offer dynamic performances with imaginative sets and costumes.

"A Wrinkle in Time" an EMU Theatre Production

Eastern Michigan University Theatre presents “A Wrinkle in Time."

Review: 'The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes' portrays the prequel of Coriolanus Snow

Coriolanus Snow believes that his selection as a mentor for the 10th Hunger Games will bring about a change in his family’s struggle in poverty, but his faith is short-lived when he is given the task of mentoring a girl Lucy Gray Baird tribute from the impoverished District 12.

EMU theater department kicks off dream season with "Sweet Charity"

The season lineup kicked off Thursday with the production of "Sweet Charity." Performances continue Friday through Sunday, Oct. 20-22. Show times are 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 2 p.m. Sunday in the Legacy Theatre inside the Judy Sturgis Hill building on Eastern's campus. Tickets can be purchased at the box office in Judy Sturgis Hill on campus, or online through the university's Ludus ticketing system.

Review: 'After Everything,' the final movie leaves viewers wanting more

Hardin, living without the love of his life, Tessa creates a spiral of emotion for him. He believes that living without her is not an option and does everything in his power to win her back.

Review: The Rocky Horror Picture Show Experience at the State Wayne Theater keeps tradition alive

Almost fifty years after the film’s release, the Rocky Horror Picture Show has a dedicated following that passes tradition from generation to generation. The Rocky Horror Picture Show Experience at the State Wayne theater is the place to experience this. 

EMU Theatre closes its season with 'Spelling Bee'

The performances on April 1, 2, 8, and 9, will be held at 7 p.m. and on April 3 and 10, at 2 p.m.

Eastern Michigan University students perform Muriel Rukeyser's musical 'Houdini'

Actors from EMU's Theater Program will bring words to life in a staged reading of Houdini on March 24, 26, and 27 in Detroit. 

Eastern Michigan University Theatre opens the winter season with ‘Pipeline’

EMU Theatre is performing “Pipeline” on select dates in February. 

CloseUp Theatre Troupe live streams performance to celebrate MLK Jr. Day

CloseUp Theatre livestreamed a performance of their show "Rising Together for Justice" to address racism and violence on MLK Jr. Day. 

‘Much Ado’ At EMU

When friends, family and other playgoers gathered in Quirk Theatre this past Friday night, there was only the anticipation of a great opening night in the air, a held breath and hope for an entertaining rendition of one of Shakespeare’s works. By the time the curtain fell on the first evening show of the run, they were left with more than that: a discussion on gender relations, double standards and comedy in the #MeToo era. Just as Director Lee Stille, professor of theatre arts here at Eastern Michigan University, intended.