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2nd [tos]ome review!!!

February 27th, 2010 by admin
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[title of show] Press Pic 1

click poster to read review from The Rogue Critic

hey guys! second weekend of [title of show] is under way and last night was a freaking AWESOME house! we got our second review from the Rogue Critic and you can read that review by clicking HERE or on the photo above! also, make your reservations HERE! hope to see you soon!

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[coupon]

February 24th, 2010 by admin
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click coupon, print, and bring to box office for discount!

click coupon, print, and bring to box office for discount!

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1st [title of show] REVIEW!!!

February 22nd, 2010 by admin
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we’ve had a [tos]ome opening weekend of [title of show] and our first review is now online! check it out HERE or by clicking the photo below! and don’t forget to make your reservations HERE!!! hope to see you at the Ringy soon!!!

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click on photo for review from Encore Michgian!!

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interview with [title of show]’s co-creator JEFF BOWEN

February 18th, 2010 by admin
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Click photo for INTERVIEW

Click photo for INTERVIEW with Jeff Bowen

i cannot believe that another opening is already upon us!! tomorrow, [title of show] opens for a four week run and i am SUPER pumped. the rehearsal process has been nothing but a blast, the show is a total dream come true to perform and produce, and i hope you all can make it out to check it out (click HERE for reservations)!!!

earlier this week, Don Calamia from Encore Michigan and Between the Lines, did an interview with the co-creator of [title of show], Jeff Bowen. check that interview out HERE or by clicking the handsome picture of Mr. Bowen.

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[laurel hufano + title of show = hilarity]

February 12th, 2010 by admin
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joe b and i sat down with one amazing woman earlier today to help us out with some bits of our upcoming show…CLICK HERE to hear the amazing Laurel Hufano as she is introduced to the beauty of [title of show] while introducing….[title of show] And CLICK HERE to make your reservations for [tos] now! the show opens on friday, february 19th [gulp] and i hope we see you there!!

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CLICK POSTER FOR RESERVATIONS

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final [title of show] poster

February 7th, 2010 by admin
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so, we’ve been busy with rehearsals for the next WWC? production, the jeff bowen/hunter bell musical [title of show] and we’re having a blast. with much thanks to michael hovitch, the final poster for the show can be found below. get your reservations HERE and check out all the press/promo shots HERE.

[title of show]

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photos for BASED ON A TOTALLY TRUE STORY!!

February 2nd, 2010 by admin
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hopefully you were able to check out the first WWC? show of 2010: Based on a Totally True Story. Check out some of the photo shots below or view the whole album HERE on Flickr!

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2nd Promo for [title of show]

January 28th, 2010 by admin
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click on poster for more information!!

click on poster for more information!!

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FIRST [title of show] PROMO PIC!!

January 25th, 2010 by admin
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hey hey! so we’ve been hard at work with music rehearsals for [title of show] and we’ve been having a blast. we’re working with a new music director, Jeremy Ryan Mossman, who is simply fantastic. now we’re into the blocking and having a good ol time (green screen be damned) with our first (not Awkward) photo shoot. here is the first promo, a nice homage and fun to put together. click HERE for more info on the hit Jeff Bowen/Hunter Bell musical that has its Michigan debut on February 19th!
[tos] rhapsody

click photo for more details!!!!

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INTEVIEW with JOE BAILEY

January 11th, 2010 by admin
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the latest WWC? production, Based on a Totally True Story opens this coming Saturday, January 16th, and Don Calamia from EncoreMI has done an interview with director Joe Bailey. check that out by clicking HERE or on the photo below….and make your RESERVATIONS today!!!

Joe Bailey, director of BASED ON A TOTALLY TRUE STORY (click photo for interview)

Joe Bailey, director of BASED ON A TOTALLY TRUE STORY (click photo for interview)

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POSTER for BASED ON A TOTALLY TRUE STORY

January 3rd, 2010 by admin
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hey all! as you know if you read my blog, we are doing a three week run of Based on a Totally True Story by Roberto Aguirre-Sacassa from January 16 – February 1, 2010. once again, it’s directed by Joe Bailey and features a superb cast: Vince Kelley, Jeff Bobick, Dyan Bailey, Dan Morrison, and WWC? newcomer, Geoffrey Pearson. CLICK HERE for reservations and below you will find a final poster for the show … opening soon!

CLICK POSTER FOR RESERVATIONS!!!

CLICK POSTER FOR RESERVATIONS!!!

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REAL HOUSEWIVES – video clip

December 29th, 2009 by admin
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hey guys! the Ringwald was totally rocked by The Real Housewives of The North Pole (written by the Sweet Love production team of Marke Sobolewski and Cara Trautman…and directed by Sobolewski) this holiday season and I wanted to post a clip to show anyone who missed it what all the buzz was about (and an extra laugh or two for those who already caught it!). it features one of the shows best lines, “I walk into the goddamn room!” so check it out here, in all it’s glory!!!

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UPDATE!! new january show – BASED ON A TOTALLY TRUE STORY

December 27th, 2009 by admin
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hey guys! great news…Who Wants Cake? will be doing a three week run of the quirky romantic comedy, Based on a Totally True Story by Roberto Aguirre-Sacassa from January 16 – February 1, 2010. it is a fun little story about a playwright-slash-comic book writer whose life explodes when a producer comes looking to twist one of his old plays into a hollywood horror flick. as his career advances, the world around him begins to shift and change altering his relationships with his partner and his father. it’s definitely going to be awesome … it’s directed by Joe Bailey and features a superb cast: Vince Kelley, Jeff Bobick, Dyan Bailey, Dan Morrison, and WWC? newcomer, Geoffrey Pearson. CLICK HERE for reservations and check out a promo poster for it below!!

(l to r) Jeff Bobick and Vince Kelley in Based on a Totally True Story by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa (photo by Colleen Scribner)

(l to r) Jeff Bobick and Vince Kelley in Based on a Totally True Story by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa (photo by Colleen Scribner)

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Proposal Video

December 22nd, 2009 by admin
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last night, after a few months of planning and scheming, i proposed to joe (my partner of 7 years) after our final curtain call for THE SANTALAND DIARIES. it was an all-around magical evening and i am so appreciative to all of our friends and family that were there. i can’t wait to spend the rest of my life with this man! for anyone who may have missed it, or in case you’d care to see it again….here is the moment (caught on my fabulous new flip camera…i love this thing!). Happy Holidays to all!!

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UPDATE: [title of show] is CAST!!!

December 7th, 2009 by admin
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[title of show] promo poster

hey all! this past weekend was crazy busy with the opening of The Real Housewives of the North Pole (click HERE to reserve tickets and HERE to read their awesome review from EncoreMI!), the reading of The Boys in the Band on sunday (which went awesome, thanks to the fabulous cast and the awesome audience full of insight during the talkback) and the auditions for [title of show] playing Feb 19 – Mar 15, 2010 (click HERE for more info….reservations available soon!!). lots of amazing people came out to audition. through all of the wonderful talent, the show has been cast. see the cast list below!!!

Please note two changes to the previous casting announcement for [title of show]: Jeff Bobick will now be playing the role of Larry and Jeremy Ryan Mossman will now be Music Directing…welcome guys!!

[title of show]

music and lyrics by Jeff Bowen
book by Hunter Bell

Jeff
………. Jamie Richards
Hunter……..Joe Plambeck
Susan………Jamie Warrow
Heidi…….Allyson Ortwein
Larry…….Jeff Bobick

directed by Joe Bailey
music direction by Jeremy Ryan Mossman
choreography by Jerry Haines
assistant directed by Melissa Beckwith

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A LITTLE WORK poster

November 29th, 2009 by admin
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hey guys, wanted to share my poster for A LITTLE WORK, the first show to hit the Ringwald stage in 2010. it is a world premiere of the play written by Anita Diamant (The Red Tent) and Stephen McCauley (The Object of My Affection…a most fabulous book…much better than the hollywoodized film).

UPDATE: Who Wants Cake? has postponed A LITTLE WORK til a yet to be announced date. Although there will not be a show taking its time slot, we will definitely keep things active throughout January…more details to come soon!

here is the poster:

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ALL THE LATEST @ THE RINGWALD

November 27th, 2009 by admin
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hey guys! first off, thank you to everyone who came out to make EVIL DEAD: THE MUSICAL such an awesome experience! we used over 200 gallons of fake blood and people came out in droves to get soaked in the bloody mess. it was truly a great time and the cast and crew were amazing. thanks to all involved.

there is a LOT happening at The Ringwald right now and a bit of news, as well. so check it all out:

The Real Housewives of the North Pole come to The Ringwald!

The Real Housewives of the North Pole come to The Ringwald!

Who Wants Cake? is thrilled to team up with Sweet Love Productions to bring the Detroit area the hilarious Real Housewives of the North Pole. This hilarious show features five of the sexiest and funniest women in the area and should NOT be missed. it is written by cara trautman and marke sobolewski and directed by marke sobolewski. it features dyan bailey, lauren bickers, christa coulter, cara trautman and jamie warrow. you can visit the housewives starting on fri, dec 4th. the production plays late night (10:30PM) fri and sat evenings and sunday afternoons at 5:30PM through december 20th. tickets are only $10. hurry and get yours today by clicking  on the picture to the right or by clicking HERE!

a staged reading of The Boys in the Band @ The Ringwald

a staged reading of The Boys in the Band @ The Ringwald

an0ther fun project happening in december is the reading of the classic gay play, The Boys in the Band by Mart Crowley. my partner, joe bailey, has always been fascinated by this script and how it would hold up in today’s world. so far, the discussions amongst the cast have been quite interesting. we are definitely looking forward to getting this in front of an audience to hear their thoughts. the one-time reading will take place at 2PM on sunday, dec 6th @ The Ringwald Theatre. there is no need to make reservations, simply arrive to the theatre between 1:15PM-2PM. there is no admission charge but donations are accepted.

the Joes in a Sedaris double header

the Joes in a Sedaris double header

also starting in december is the return of The SantaLand Diaries and Season’s Greetings, a hilarious combo of David Sedaris works. joe bailey and i have performed the duet for the past couple years and will continue the tradition once again! the show begins december 11th and runs through december 21st. showtimes are fri, sat, mon, thurs @ 8PM and sunday mats are at 3PM. click HERE to get your tickets before it’s too late!

opening feb of 2010 ... [title of show] @ the ringwald

coming to the ringwald in 2010

finally, there has been a shift in the current WWC? season. in 2010: we have just acquired the rights to last year’s hit broadway musical, [title of show], and are thrilled to be presenting the Michigan premiere of the small-but-mighty musical opening february 19th. it’s the true story about two guys writing a musical about two guys writing a musical which stars…..themselves! and their two fabulous female friends. it’s a wonderful show about the creative process, friendship, broadway, and dreaming big. it’s a perfect show for our little space and it should be a lot of fun. we are holding AUDITIONS for women on friday, dec 4th and saturday, dec 5th @ the ringwald theatre. check out the website for times and details. also, check back here for more updates regarding [title of show].

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EVIL DEAD kills at The Ringwald

November 16th, 2009 by admin
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wow, i know it’s been forever…i’ve been busy with the crazy hit, EVIL DEAD: THE MUSICAL playing through november 23rd at The Ringwald. the whole experience has been amazing. i just got some new photos and wanted to share a couple here. if you haven’t seen it yet, EVIL DEAD has two dates with availability right now…Friday, Nov 20th and Saturday, Nov 21st. get your tickets NOW!!

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Evil Dead @ The Ringwald - photo by Colleen Scribner

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Evil Dead @ The Ringwald - photo by Colleen Scribner

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Evil Dead @ The Ringwald - photo by Colleen Scribner

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bloody goodness – EVIL DEAD: THE MUSICAL – 1st dress photo

October 22nd, 2009 by admin
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we open EVIL DEAD: THE MUSICAL tomorrow night at The Ringwald Theatre in Ferndale. i cannot believe that it’s here already! what truly has made this rehearsal process fly is how much fun we’ve been having. from the hilarious and talented cast, to the rockin band and the amazing effects team, this show seriously has been the most fun i’ve had directing ever! here’s hoping the audiences have as much fun as we’ve had putting it all together.

last night i took a picture from a hilarious moment in the show. i’ll leave it at that. hurry and get your tickets before it’s too late!!

Jay Mapile follows his gut instinct in EVIL DEAD: THE MUSICAL

Jay Mapile follows his gut instinct in EVIL DEAD: THE MUSICAL

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THE LARAMIE PROJECT – rehearsal photos

October 4th, 2009 by admin
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as i’ve blogged about before, we are doing the epilogue to The Laramie Project on monday, october 12th, which is the 11th anniversary of Matthew Shepard’s death. after we had our cast (Jon Ager, Melissa Beckwith, Christa Coulter, Cassandra McCarthy, Dan Morrison, Jamie Richards, Jamie Warrow, and myself….Joe Bailey is directing), we got together to read the first play to help prep ourselves for the epilogue. it was a very emotional day as i hadn’t revisited Laramie Projects in about 7 or 8 years. the strength of the play really impacted us all and we started thinking…could we do a staged reading of the first play the day before we do the epilogue? the more we talked about it the more it sounded like a great idea. so if you get a chance to come and check it out, please do. you can make your reservations HERE on our website. all the funds for the production(s) will go to the Matthew Shepard Foundation. your ticket is good from both sunday and monday night…or just come to one if you can’t make both. we met today to work on the first play and here are some photos i took from the stage as we were working. the play didn’t lose any of its grit or love the second time around. it makes me miss my home state of wyoming and my family. i had an especially hard time playing Fred Phelps today….the section is Matthew’s funeral and he is saying venomous words about fags and damnation, etc. when the actors around me started singing Amazing Grace and forming their Angel Shield, i lost it. hell, i’m crying now thinking about it. Romaine Patterson is f*ing brilliant. if you can, check us out. support a great cause. come to The Ringwald and remember Matthew. here are some photos:

Jamie Richards and Christa Coulter read a scene from The Laramie Project

Laramie Project rehearsal - Jamie Richards and Christa Coulter

Cassandra McCarthy, Jamie Warrow, Melissa Beckwith

Laramie Project rehearsal: (l to r) Cassandra McCarthy, Jamie Warrow, Melissa Beckwith, Dan Morrison, Jamie Richards & Christa Coulter

The Laramie Project rehearsal - Jamie Richards

Laramie Project rehearsal - Jamie Richards

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