Arts and Entertainment

November 2009

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THEATER

Fox: Cruella De Vil hits the stage looking for Dalmatians to turn into coats. But a family that bands together to overcome her every hurdle foils her plans. Based on the book by Dodie Smith, The 101 Dalmatians Musical is an experience for the whole family. Nov. 17-22. 2211 Woodward, Detroit; 313-471-6611.

Fisher: Based on the hit film Legally Blonde, the musical of the same name follows sorority girl Elle Woods, who spontaneously decides to attend Harvard Law School. Laugh and sing along with Elle as she hits the books in style. Nov. 1. 3011 W. Grand Blvd., Detroit; 313-872-1000.

Gem: Performing veteran Rita McKenzie, re-creates the golden age of Broadway by singing such Ethel Merman classics as “I’ve Got Rhythm” and “There’s No Business Like Show Business” in the production Ethel Merman’s Broadway . Through Dec. 31. $25-$39.50. 333 Madison, Detroit; 313-963-9800; gemdetroit.com.

Hilberry: A Midsummer Night’s Dream, a romantic comedy by William Shakespeare, follows the misadventures of four young lovers. But thanks to the pixie dust spread by Puck, the stars are realigned. Nov. 6-21. 4743 Cass, Detroit; 313-577-2972.

Jewish Ensemble Theatre: Local playwright Kitty Dubin premieres her fourth play, The Blank Page. The dramedy follows a creative-writing professor struggling to revive her once-successful literary career. $30-$39. Nov. 1-9. 6600 W. Maple, West Bloomfield; 248-788-2900.

Meadow Brook: The classic The Legend of Sleepy Hollow is a premiere at the Meadow Brook Theatre. The story by Washington Irving relates the story of Ichabod Crane and the Headless Horseman. $24-$39. Nov. 1. 207 Wilson Hall, Oakland University, Rochester; 248-377-3300.

The Studio Theatre: Set in Harlem during the Great Depression, Blues for an Alabama Sky tells the tale of two African-Americans’ economic and social struggles during the nation’s toughest time. $10-$12. Nov. 1.

• Dunelawn, written by Terrence McNally, is the first of two one-act plays called Bad Habits. Both are based in sanatoriums. In Dunelawn, a doctor allows his patients to indulge in their bad habits in the hopes that they will find happiness. Nov. 27-Dec. 5. 4743 Cass, Detroit, on the lower level of the Hilberry Theatre; 313-577-2972.

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