Brian Rose

The Encore, Michigan’s award-winning, non-profit professional theatre company, is gearing up for the holidays with A CHRISTMAS STORY, THE MUSICAL.

Billy Joel turns 73 this week and The Encore is celebrating in a big way. One of the best-selling artists of all time, with over 160 million records sold worldwide, Billy Joel has had a successful career as a solo artist since the 1970s. With memorable hits like New York State of Mind, Just the Way You Are, Scenes From an Italian Restaurant and more, The Encore will once again take audiences back in time with their popular tribute concert series. 

The Encore Musical Theatre Company kicks off 2022 with another exciting live music event, The Eagles Tribute Concert.  As with their sell-out Queen Tribute last fall, The Encore promises to Take It to the Limit once again with an evening of classic hits, smooth harmonies and a rockin’ band led by music director, BRIAN ROSE. 

In the spirit of the holiday season, Adelphi University will present a staged reading of the Charles Dickens classic 'A Christmas Carol' in the style of an old radio drama. The holiday tradition will take place on Saturday, December 18, at Adelphi's Performing Arts Center.

Oscar Wilde's classic farce, The Importance of Being Earnest, comes to Adelphi University Performing Arts Center (PAC) on Tuesday, October 29, through Sunday, November 3. Performed by the students of the Department of Theatre, the well-known British play combines pointed wit and sharp social satire. The production is directed by Brian Rose.

Runyonland Productions will present Stephen Sondheim's Merrily We Roll Along, inspired by the Kaufman and Hart play of the same name, in concert on February 28th - March 1st at 7:30pm at the Lydia Mendelssohn Theatre in Ann Arbor, MI. Original Broadway lead actress Ann Morrison will be in attendance opening night, along with others from the 1981 production.

Runyonland Productions will present Stephen Sondheim's Merrily We Roll Along, inspired by the Kaufman and Hart play of the same name, in concert on February 28th - March 1st at 7:30pm at the Lydia Mendelssohn Theatre in Ann Arbor, MI. Original Broadway lead actress Ann Morrison will be in attendance opening night, along with others from the 1981 production.

The Dio - Dining & Entertainment, Livingston County's professional, award winning dinner theatre, is excited to return to Armadillo Acres with The Great American Trailer Park Christmas Musical, music and lyrics by David Nehls, book by Betsy Kelso, directed by Steve DeBruyne with musical direction by Brian Rose and choreography by Kristin Renee Reeves.

The Dio - Dining & Entertainment, Livingston County's professional, award winning dinner theatre, is excited to present a musical with a cult-like following of fans, The Wild Party by Andrew Lippa, based on the poem by Joseph Moncure March, directed by Steve DeBruyne with music direction by Brian Rose.

The Dio - Dining & Entertainment, Livingston County's professional, award winning dinner theatre, is excited to present the Michigan regional premiere production of Daddy Long Legs, music and lyrics by Paul Gordon and book by John Caird, directed by Steve DeBruyne with musical direction by Brian Rose.

If you believe in a story, does that make it true? British playwright Fin Kennedy's exhilarating play, BROKEN STONES, presented by InterAct Theatre Company, is based on a true story, but based on is relative.

The Dallas Opera is proud to present the second mainstage production of the 2017-2018 Motives Unmasked! Season: Giuseppe Verdi's tender and bittersweet romance, LA TRAVIATA, opening on Friday, October 27, 2017 (The Amy and Vernon Faulconer Performance) at 7:30 p.m.in the Margot and Bill Winspear Opera House at the AT&T Performing Arts Center in Downtown Dallas. Verdi's tragic-yet-beautiful tale of a fallen woman consistently appears at or near the top of the list of the world's most popular operas.

If you believe in a story, does that make it true? British playwright Fin Kennedy's exhilarating play, BROKEN STONES, presented by InterAct Theatre Company, is based on a true story, but based on is relative.

YouTube comedy group, the Tin Can Brothers, are crowdfunding their newest project, THE WAYWARD GUIDE FOR THE UNTRAINED EYE , a web series with a companion podcast.

The Dio - Dining & Entertainment, Livingston County's professional, award winning dinner theatre, is excited to present The Great American Trailer Park Musical, directed by Steve DeBruyne with musical direction by Brian Rose and choreography by Kristin Reeves.

The Dio - Dining & Entertainment, Livingston County's professional, award winning dinner theatre, is very excited to present the return of one their most popular and most requested productions, Forever Plaid, directed by Steve DeBruyne with musical direction by Brian Rose and choreography by Bryana Hall.

Tickets are now on sale for the newest live show from YouTube comedy group the Tin Can Brothers, THE SOLVE IT SQUAD RETURNS. The one-act play follows the adventures of a group of former kid detectives. After 20 years of growing up and apart, they must return to the scene of their greatest unsolved case: the murder of their trusty dog Cluebert. A send-up to classics like Scooby Doo, The Hardy Boys, and Nancy Drew, THE SOLVE IT SQUAD RETURNS puts its own dark, twisted spin on these beloved characters.

Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts presents the 1st new production and regional premiere of the award record-breaking Billy Elliot The Musical opening tonight, January 13, and running through January 29, 2017. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

The Dio - Dining & Entertainment, Livingston County's professional, award winning dinner theatre, is very excited to present their original musical, Home for the Holidays, directed by Steve DeBruyne with musical direction by Brian Rose and choreography by Michelle Marzejon. 2016 marks the fourth year that Home for the Holidays has been presented in Livingston County. The show was written by Dio co-founders, Steve DeBruyne and Matthew G. Tomich in 2012. Scroll down for a sneak peek!

The Dio - Dining & Entertainment, Livingston County's professional, award winning dinner theatre, is very excited to present their original musical, Home for the Holidays, directed by Steve DeBruyne with musical direction by Brian Rose and choreography by Michelle Marzejon. 2016 marks the fourth year that Home for the Holidays has been presented in Livingston County. The show was written by Dio co-founders, Steve DeBruyne and Matthew G. Tomich in 2012. Scroll down for a sneak peek!