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THE PIN-UP GIRLS NOW-MAY 20 MUSICAL PREMIERE NOW-MAY 20 The Pin-Up Girls, by James Hindman and Jeffrey Lodin, runs at Meadow Brook Theatre on the campus of Oakland University in Rochester. Tickets range from $36 to $46 and are available by calling the Meadow Brook Theatre box office, 248-377-3300, or going online at ticketmaster. com. Student discounts are available at the box office. Groups of eight or more should call 248-370-3316 for group pricing. JET REOPENS APRIL 21-MAY 15 First production of season: Same Time, Next Year by Bernard Slade. In 1951 at a small California Inn, George and Doris have an affair. Instead of writing it off as a one-night stand, the lovers agree to meet at the inn once a year — every year. This classic romantic comedy follows Doris and George throughout the decades in this charming play about love, intimacy and marriage. Ticket info: call 248-788-2900. All per-
NORM LEWIS APRIL 23 formances: Thursday 7:30 pm; Friday 8 pm; Saturday 5 pm; Sunday 2 pm. JET is located at 1124 E. West Maple Road, Walled Lake. CABARET 313 6:30 & 8:45 PM, APRIL 23 Broadway, movie and television actor Norm Lewis will perform at the Garden Theater, 3929 Woodward Ave., Detroit. Audiences will be socially distanced and seated safely apart at tables. Masks will be required to be worn for the duration of the performance. Upon entry, attendees will be required to show proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test that was taken within 72 hours of the event. Tickets will not be sold at the door. A cash bar and free garage parking will be available. Tickets: $200 front and center, $60 for general seating, $25 for 40 and younger. For full season information, visit cabaret313.org or call 313405-5061.
MR. B APRIL 23 MR. B PERFORMS 8 PM, APRIL 23 At The Ark, 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor. Born in Flint and a true Michigan institution, Mr. B (Mark Braun) is a rare living link to the early days of boogie woogie, having learned directly from legends like Little Brother Montgomery and Blind John Davis. Info: theark.org/ events. Cost: $30. JHSM BOOK CLUB 7 PM, APRIL 25 The Jewish Historical Society of Michigan will host this in-person event at Congregation Beth Ahm, 5075 W. Maple Road, West Bloomfield: a discussion of Mary Doria Russell’s novel, The Women of Copper Country. Special guests include outstate friends Carol Ellstein, Susan Burack and Lynnette Weber, who will Zoom in to offer remarks on Jewish connections to the novel and its historical material. As a Great Michigan Read partner, JHSM has 50 free copies of the book and supporting educational materials. The first 50 regis-
trants will receive one free set each, while supplies last. Materials will be available for local pickup only. Suggested donation: $36 per ticket. Info: michiganjewishhistory.org. Register by 9 pm April 24. HADASSAH PROGRAM 7 PM, APRIL 26 Pamela Talkin, former U.S. Supreme Court Marshal, will answer questions about current developments at the Supreme Court and what to anticipate in the future. Info: greaterdetroit@ hadassah.org or 248-6835030. Register by April 24: $15 online event fee; hadassahmidwest.org/ GDAttorneysJudges. ARTIST SPOTLIGHT 8 PM, APRIL 26 At The Ark, 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor. Described as “one of the best acoustic pickers on the scene today,” Cary Morin brings together the great musical traditions of America and beyond like no other. With deft fingerstyle guitar and continued on page 62 APRIL 21 • 2022
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