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Arts II Entertainment
STAIRWAY To ZEPPELIN
AN AMERICAN LIFE
Michigan Opera Theatre presents the world premiere
of a new musical play 2 p.m. Sunday, June 19, at the
Detroit Opera House. Higginson! An American Life is a
musical based on the life of Civil War-era editor and
Union hero Colonel Thomas Wentworth HiKinson
(1823-1911).
Trained as a minister,
Higginson was an avid aboli-
tionist and led the first black
army regiment in the war; fol-
lowing the Union victory,
Higginson stood up for his
soldiers when the government
did not accord them their full
pay. In addition, he fought for
women's suffrage and discov-
Mort Zieve: Local
ered poet Emily Dickinson,
composer.
helping to publish her work.
Detroiter Mort Zieve,
chairman of Simons Michelson Zieve Advertising, corn-
posed the musical score. A recipient of Wayne State
University's Humanity in Arts Award, Zieve, who
mirrored in composition while earning his bachelor's
and master's degrees, has had his work performed by
professional theaters in Detroit and throughout
Michigan.
Veteran actor, director and producer Michael Tolan, a.
Detroit native, is Higginsonls dramaturg. E.M. Broner,
author of 10 novels and an Off-Broadway play, is the
composer of the musical's libretto and lyrics.
There is no charge for admission, but all attendees
must reserve seats in advance by calling (248) 269-
4362.
MUSICAL NOTES
Great Lakes Chamber Music Festival — The
GLCMF continues at locations around Metro
Detroit through June 26. For schedule and ticket
information: (248) 559-2097 or
www.greatlakeschambermusic.corn.
Motown Hit Parade — The Spinners and the
Temptations Revue featuring Dennis Edwards.
Jerome Duncan Ford Theatre, 14900
Metropolitan Parkway, Sterling Heights; 7:30
p.m. Thursday, June 16; $18-$28. DTE Energy
Music Theatre, 7774 Sashabaw, Clarkston; 7:30
p.m. Friday, June 17; $10-$29.50. (248) 645-
6666 or www.palacenet.com .
Tesla — Pop metal band. Jerome Duncan Ford
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entertainer's two upcoming performances at
the Royal Oak Music Theatre.
A 50-piece orchestra, a full rock band, a
More than flying bits of food, Gallagher's
stunning light show and Led Zeppelin's
show incorporates intelligent social and
classic hits set the stage for The Music of Led
political commentary — he is, after all, a
Zeppelin: A Rock and Roll Symphony, corn-
recent California gubernatorial candidate.
ing to the DTE Energy Music Theatre 7:30
Best known for his cable specials like The
p.m. Sunday, June 19.
Messiest Of Smashing Cheeseheads and
GAIL ZIN IMERMAN
The two-hour-long concert, directed and
Melon Crazy, Gallagher has recently released
Arts Editor
created by Brent Havens, bridges the gap
a CD, Searchingfor Intelligent Life.
between rock 'n roll and classical music
He takes the stage in Royal Oak 8 p.m.
with an orchestra arranged to enhance Zeppelin's origi-
Wednesday and Thursday, June 22-23. Doors at 6:30
nal material. It features 18 Zeppelin songs — includ-
p.m.; all ages welcome. $22.50-$42.50. (248) 399-
ing "Stairway to Heaven" and "Black Dog" — per-
2980 or
formed by guest vocalist Randy Jackson, leader of the
www.royaloakmusictheatre.com.
rock band Zebra, who closely replicates the voice of
Zeppelin member Robert Plant. He'll be joined by
musicians Daniel Clemens (bass), Powell Randolph
SPREAD YOUR WINGS
(drums) and Derek Crowder (guitar).
Now in its ninth year, "Learning at the Opera
Tickets are $32.50 pavilion and $10 lawn. (248)
House"
returns with educational opportunities for old
645-6666.
and young alike from Tuesday, July 5, through
Saturday, Aug. 13. MOT has assembled a program of
lectures,
workshops, camps and courses on topics rang-
PLASTIC
ing from opera and stagecraft to poetry, creative writ-
ing and history.
ADVISORY
To request a catalogue and complete schedule of
Fans of comedian
classes, lectures, workshops and performances, con-
Gallagher's trademark Sledge-
tact the Learning at the Opera House hotline at
O-Matic should "pre-
(313) 237-3270 or go to www.MichiganOpera.org .
Gallagherize" themselves with
Registration can be completed in person at the
raincoats, goggles, sunglasses
Detroit Opera House Ticket Office or by phone at
Gallagher: Food hits
and umbrellas if they dare
(313) 237-7464. ❑
the fan.
take seats in the Sledge Zone
or Death Row during the
Theatre, 14900 Metropolitan Parkway, Sterling
Heights. 7:30 p.m. Friday, June 17. $23-$33.
(248) 645-6666 or www.palacenet.com .
Stevie Nicks and Don Henley — Classic rock.
DTE Energy Music Theatre, 7774 Sashabaw,
Clarkston. 8 p.m. Saturday, June 18. $29-$89.50.
(248) 645-6666 or www.palacenet.com .
Oasis — Alternative rock with special guest Jet
and Nic Armstrong and the Thieves. Meadow
Brook Music Festival, 3554 Walton, Oakland
University, Rochester Hills. 7 p.m. Saturday, June
18. $28.50-$48.50. (248) 645-6666 or
www.palacenet.com .
Wilco — Alternative country-rock band with spe-
cial guest My Morning Jacket. Meadow Brook
Music Festival, 3554 Walton, Oakland University,
Rochester Hills. 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 21. $25-
$30. (248) 645-6666 or www.palacenet.com .
At The Ark, 316 S. Main St., Ann Arbor.
(734) 761-1451 or wvvw.theark.org:
Corky Siegel's Traveling Chamber Blues Show
— Chicago blues and classical chamber music. 8
p.m. Friday, June 17. $22.50
Jay Stielstra & the Country Quartet with Chris
McMullen — Collections of songs about
Michigan. 8 p.m. Saturday, June 18. $15.
Deana Carter — Country. 8 p.m. Monday, June
20. $20.
ON THE STAGE
Now That I Can Dance — Motown 1962 —
TreeTown Festival of Music and Dance presents
Mosaic Youth Theatre of Detroit in song, dance
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