ShowBiz Kidz/ShowBiz Starz will offer up "A Pocketful of Rhymes" at 7:30 p.m. today and at 2 p.m. tomorrow at the Royal Majestic Theater inside Trillium Academy, 15740 Racho Road, Taylor.
The show is a musical review of favorite Mother Goose nursery rhymes directed by Carol-Ann Black.
Tickets are $10 for adults and $8 for children and senior citizens. Call 1-734-934-7086 to order.
The Southgate Community Players' "Playhouse Summer Series" continues with "Seussical Jr." today and tomorrow at Davidson Middle School, 15800 Trenton Road.
Based on the books of Dr. Seuss, the musical is a mixture of many of his favorite books and characters, including The Cat in the Hat, Horton the Elephant and the Whos.
Show times are 7 p.m. today and 2 and 7 p.m. tomorrow. Tickets are $8.
The tale of four Catholic girls coming of age in 1960s New York comes to the stage in "Catholic School Girls" at 8 p.m. Sept. 12, 13, 19 and 20 at the Corner Playhouse. Tickets are $12.
Rounding out the season is "Who Am I This Time?" a one-act play about a hardware salesman who only comes alive when he plays a character in local theater productions.
For tickets to any of SCP's shows, call 1-734-281-3108. Ticket packages for any three summer shows are available for $30.
Creative Characters in conjunction with the Allen Park Parks and Recreation Department will host "CafÈ Murder," a comedic murder mystery dinner theater, Aug. 21 to 23 at the Allen Park Recreation Center, 15800 White Street.
Audience participation is requested to figure out who in the restaurant has the strongest motive and opportunity as the murder mystery plays out.
Show times are 7 p.m. Aug. 21 and 22 and 4:30 and 7 p.m. Aug. 23.
Tickets are $10 a person and include a dinner of salad, bread, pasta, dessert and beverages.
Purchase tickets in advance from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays at the recreation center or call 1-313-382-3340. Seating is limited.
Wyandotte Community Theatre will highlight favorites songs from its past seasons during "Notes to Remember," running at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 22 and 2 p.m. Aug. 24 at the Copeland Center, 2306 Fourth St.
The family-friendly production is directed by Penny Lynn Siler and is included as part of the 2007-08 season for patrons with memberships.
Seating is open for the free performances. Donations will be accepted to offset production costs and fund future shows.
For more information, call 1-734-285-8107.
Henry Ford Community College Theater will present the Pulitzer Prize-winning comedy-drama "The Time of Your Life" Thursday through Aug. 17 and Aug. 21 to 24 in the Adray Auditorium on the HFCC main campus, 5101 Evergreen Road, Dearborn.
The production, set in a San Francisco bar in 1939, examines the patrons' lives as they struggle with their destinies in an ever-changing and dangerous world.
Show times are 8 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays.
Tickets are $7 general admission and $5 for students with identification. Call 1-313-845-9817 for reservations or more information.
Legendary performers will come to life in two classic stories headed to the Gem Theatre in Detroit.
"Say Goodnight, Gracie," the love story of comedians George Burns and Gracie Allen, will enchant audiences Sept. 9 to Nov. 16.
Frank, Sammy, Joey and Dean are swingin' once again as the popular tribute show "The Rat Pack is Back" visits the Gem Nov. 19 to Jan. 4.
Tickets for both shows range from $25 to $39.50 and go on sale Monday at the Gem box office, all Ticketmaster locations, at www.ticketmaster.com or by calling 1-248-645-6666.
The Bonstelle Theatre, 3424 Woodward Ave., Detroit, presents its 2008-09 season featuring "The Madwoman of Chaillot," Oct. 17 to 26; "It's a Wonderful Life," Dec. 5 to 14; "Mother Courage and Her Children," Feb. 20 to March 1; and "Hairspray" April 17 to 26, 2009.
Season tickets are on sale, starting at $48. Call the box office or visit www.bonstelle.com to order.
Tickets, $15 for general admission and $12 for students and senior citizens, are available at the Wayne State University theater box office, 4743 Cass Ave., Detroit, or by phone at 1-313-577-2960.
The holiday season will kick off in style as "Irving Berlin's White Christmas" returns to the Fox Theatre Nov. 19 through Dec. 28.
The festive musical tells the story of two showbiz buddies putting on a show at a picturesque Vermont Inn and finding their true loves in the process.
Classic Berlin tunes such as "Sisters," "Count Your Blessings" and the title song are part of the show.
Tickets range from $20 to $100 and are on sale at www.olympiaentertainment.com, the Fox Theatre and Joe Louis Arena box offices and all Ticketmaster locations.
Special rates for groups of 10 or more are available by calling 1-313-471-3099. Special holiday prices of $20, $25 and $50 are available for the Nov. 19 to 26 shows. Children ages 12 and younger receive $5 off for all performances.
Call 1-248-433-1515 to charge tickets by phone.
Season tickets and group orders are being taken for the 2008-09 season at the Fisher Theatre in Detroit.
People and puppets combine to serve up some offbeat humor in "Avenue Q," which starts the season in November, followed by the coming-of-age story "A Bronx Tale" with actor Chazz Palminteri in November and December.
Subscription season tickets are on sale and start at $210 for all six shows. Individual tickets will go on sale later.
To order season tickets, visit www.broadwayindetroit.com or call 1-313-872-1000, ext. 0, between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. weekdays.
For group orders of 20 or more for individual shows, call 1-313-871-1132.
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