Opening Night in Michigan takes listeners behind the curtain of the state's thriving theater scene. Hosted by Dom Valentini, each episode features conversations with the actors, directors, and creative minds bringing Michigan productions to life. From beloved musicals and classic plays to the stories, challenges, and triumphs that happen offstage, you'll get an insider's look at the people and passion driving live theater across the Great Lakes State. Subscribe and discover your next must-see show.
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45 min
Opening Night in Michigan - Stagecrafters Presents Calendar Girls
This week I sit down with Larry Rink, Danielle Billik, and Amber Zmick, from Stagecrafters to discuss their upcoming show: Calendar Girls. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company.…
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38 min
Opening Night in Michigan - Clarkston Village Players Presents Every Christmas Story Ever Told (And Then Some)
This week i sit down with Karen McClellan and Brandon Hafeli from the Clarkston Village Players to discuss their upcoming show "Every Christmas Story Ever Told (And Then Some)" Hos…
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44 min
Opening Night in Michigan - Southgate Community Players Presents The Wolves
This Week I sit down with Josie Stec, William Hall, Isabella Kroczaleski, and Maiya Martinez from the Southgate Community Players about their upcoming show The Wolves. Hosted by Si…
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47 min
Opening Night in Michigan - St. Dunstan's Presents The Last 5 Years
This week, I sit down with St. Dunstan's Theater Members Marc Meyers, Matt Horn, Andrew Martin and Alyssa Alonte to discuss their upcoming show "The Last 5 Years." Hosted by Simple…
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39 min
Opening Night in Michigan - The Murder Mystery Company
Opening Night in Michigan - The Murder Mystery Company - This week I sit down with Trevor Sexton, Adam Sanborn, Allison Pearse, and Dana Heavner from the Murder Mystery Company; an…
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53 min
Opening Night in Michigan - Farmington Players Presents The Haunting of Hill House
This week, I sit down with Actors from the Farmington players Ryan Scott Lax, who plays Luke Sanderson, Erica Suszek, Who plays Theodora, Gary Weinstein, Who plays Arthur parker, a…
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49 min
Opening Night in Michigan - ThumbCoast Theaters Presents Chicago
This Week, Dom sits down with Kathy Vertin, The founder and Executive Director of ThumbCoast theaters, as well as Brittany Everitt-Smith, Artistic Director for ThumbCoast and also…
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41 min
Opening Night in Michigan - Player's Guild of Dearborn Presents Disaster!
This week, Dom Sits down with Leslie Garber, the President of the Player's Guild of Dearborn, and Brian Townsen, the Director of Disaster! They discuss the 99th Season, which Disas…
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43 min
Opening Night in Michigan - Avon Players Presents Come From Away
Aug. 31, 2026 ~ This week, Dom sits down with Director Ryan Moore, and Actors Doug Clark, and Caitlin O'Brien from the Avon Players in Rochester Hills Michigan to discuss their pro…