The shows this theater produces are indeed strong, but the leadership culture behind them is…read moretroubling. During my time with the company (two mainstage productions and one cabaret over about a year and a half), I saw a clear divide between the quality of the performances and the care for the people creating them. After I reported a more serious recent incident to members of leadership, it was deflected and ultimately ignored. In a follow-up call with a board member, he emphasized that their priority was "getting shows on stage," not addressing what happens between cast members offstage. That response made it clear that actor/performer safety and accountability are not treated as part of their responsibilities. From the outside, the organization looks polished and community-oriented. Inside, it lacks consistent, transparent leadership when harm occurs, and more troublingly, behind the curtain in rehearsals and offstage. The company prioritizes polished productions and familiar faces over genuine community. Long-standing contributors, especially skilled musicians or directors who have been around for years - also seem to operate without accountability. When serious issues arise, leadership's focus stays on keeping shows running and maintaining optics, not on addressing harm. This makes it difficult for newer members like myself to feel safe or valued. Connections at this theater stay surface-level because the culture doesn't encourage honesty or care beyond the stage. The theater's attention to sets, ticket sales, and production value is clear, but that same energy is rarely shown for the well-being of the people creating the work. New or prospective members/actors should be mindful of this culture and take care to understand how leadership handles concerns before committing their time energy, and talents here.

I was very impressed by this place, as well as the production. I enjoy going to community theater I…read morethink it is an inexpensive way to enjoy a good evening out. This place puts on a professional production, and the theater itself is so comfortable. There's lots of legroom and there aren't any blind spots really. If I had any criticism to give it would be not for the play, but for the concession and the 50/50 tickets. They need to post larger signs so you understand, or definitely have people tending who are bolder individuals.

Saw "Clue" tonight thanks to Yelp's Culture Club. I highly recommend this show! Great cast, super…read morefunny and oh, the expressions! We were laughing.

I attended a performance of "Who's Holidays" ... a xmas comedy tonight…read more I was surprised by the transvestite theme but that is not my issue here at all! What bothered me was that the actor drank and spit his drink over half of the audience thinking that was a funny thing to do. I was heavily sprayed! In this era of covid and a triple threat of infections, this is extremely irresponsible behavior that is being allowed by this theatre. I will NEVER return... and I pray I did not catch anything from this vile act.

We loved the Sound of Music this spring. Kids and adults alike were enthused and the setting was so…read moresweet.

One of the best community theaters in Michigan- both indoor and outdoor venues, small shows, large…read moremusicals, they do it all.

I came here for the first time last night to see a speaking engagement for the show Under the Radar…read moreon PBS. I'm not familiar with the theatre, but I really enjoyed my time here. I got an email about 2 weeks prior giving me the rundown of how things work. They let me know that there's a parking garage right across the street which was very convenient. Admittedly, the front door was hard to find but I figured it out when I saw the line to get in. Going inside the place doesn't have a bad seat in the house. Bathrooms are right there in the theatre so you don't have to miss too much of the show if you need to go. Well decorated and easy to get around. My only complaint was if someone tall's sitting in front of you it can be difficult. Seats could have been off set so you don't have to have this problem. Overall a great experience and the place is a gem.

One of the most professional groups in Metro-Detroit. Their productions are always well done.read more

We showed up here less than two weeks before our wedding to figure out a dance for the big day…read more More so to make sure we knew what we were doing - we honestly didn't think they'd help us choreograph something specific on this short notice. They got right to work. We got 4 lessons scheduled in the two weeks pre-wedding and they helped us execute a pretty flawless (if I do say so) first dance for our wedding. Super kind staff make it very easy and then help you drill in to make it perfect. Highly recommend these folks.

I went here with a groupon, which came with one group lesson and two private lessons. I scheduled…read morethe group lesson over the phone and was instructed not to wear tennis shoes or rubber soles. They also had a 24 hour cancellation notice. Note to people with groupons - ALL of your lessons must be used up before the groupon expires, not just the first lesson. The group lesson was 30-45 minutes long. There were about 6-8 couples and 2-3 single ladies. The instructor introduced us to a few basic steps and had us practice them, rotating partners. Instead of holding hands, everyone touched palms as if frozen while playing pat-a-cake. This weirded me out a bit because I realized I had not touched anyone's palms (boyfriend excluded) in years... hahaha. But I will admit that changing partners was helpful for practicing, especially since the instructor did the man's steps, so we ladies got to practice with the instructor several times. We did the box steps for waltz, rumba, and foxtrot. After the group lesson, you could schedule your two private lessons. Each person/couple also received a sheet where we could note the steps we had learned and which instructor we had; Arthur Murray then keeps this on file. We ended up scheduling our two private lessons back to back, as they were 20-30 minutes each. In the private lessons, we reviewed the steps from the group lesson and learned how to turn and how to place our hands/arms so that we looked more like we were actually dancing and not that pat-a-cake thing. We were then given information on signing up for the real classes and were also invited to join a practice ballroom session where people just show up and dance, with instructors roaming around and helping. I think this might have been included in the groupon. We weren't able to fit the practice ballroom session into our schedule, so we ended up skipping it. I wanted to sign up for classes, but they were kind of pricey. I would definitely need a lot more classes/practice because I have two left feet and also a terrible memory. I get better each time in class, but then I forget the steps so quickly. :( The dance studio is located on Main, north of 11 Mile, across the street from Hollywood Market (and slightly north of it). If you are coming from the north, the building is really hard to see because the Arthur Murray sign only faces south, so get ready to turn right when you see the used car dealership. It's just after the dealership, and it's a brown brick building with a brown roof. For the longest time, they did not have a website, but now they do... finally!

Dueling Piano's played for our wedding. It was by far the BEST choice we could have made for…read moreentertainment, and worth every penny. Michael was our lead piano player and MC, and he did a PHENOMENAL job. Guests were up and dancing all night, and he did a great job as the MC. He was professional, funny, on-point, and made sure the music was appropriate for our venue and all-ages crowd. He added fun touches like having the groomsmen dance the YMCA in costume, playing college fight songs, and otherwise making the entire a night a fun, energetic party. This was not your standard show like at a bar. The show was completely geared towards a wedding, and getting people up on the dance floor dancing and singing. After the wedding many of our guests contacted us to say how much they loved the pianos--it seems like the music was by far everyone's favorite part about our reception! Leading up to the wedding the company did a great job about keeping in touch and making sure we were all on the same page and had the plan sorted out. In the weeks ahead of the wedding Bridget made sure to get our schedule and get our music choices figured out. Michael called me a few days in advance and walked me through the plan to make sure he knew what we wanted and knew how to pronounce all the names. He clearly knew exactly what he was doing, so I knew I was in good hands. The day of everything went off without a hitch, and everyone had a great time.

Very fun upbeat bar our server Kyle was very polite and catered to all of our needs and brought our…read moredogs water!! The manager Charles was very helpful! Also, the patio is PET FRIENDLY

We found BCM while looking for a place to "temporarily" put our first child instead of sending her…read moreto Kindergarten (as she was an early birthday). Well, here we are seven years later and we are about to send our fourth child to BCM! Each of our children has gone through the three year program (through Kindergarten) and we couldn't be happier with what they've learned and how they've grown. The teachers are all so wonderful...patient, caring, gentle (yet able to direct the children to what they need to be learning). We are so thrilled to have found a school like Birmingham Community Montessori for our children's early education.

From the owner: Preschool and kindergarten montessori education.read more

I have been to a few improv shows here in the past…read more The seating is very basic, provides an intimate feel with the Improv troupe. Narrator takes themes and prompts from the crowd. It challenges you and helps you think quick on your feet. Must be able to handle extemporaneous changes in themes too. I also have a friend that participated in the Improv school / program and found it useful. Helped my friend come out of his shell more, not so much funnier in his delivery. You either have it or you don't. I found it amusing and very clear cut who among the troupe excelled at improv. Only a few tend to stand out each show. Kudos to all for their effort nonetheless, it's not easy to do in front of bunch of strangers.

I would 10/10 recommend this place! My husband and I came on a Sunday night show, and laughed all…read morenight. Ambiance is intimate, I got seats right be the stage not realizing how small of a venue it is, and felt almost part of the show haha. Everyone was great, and felt like a supportive environment. I didn't not try the food or drinks. Service was great in seating us and not disruptive when bringing drinks to the table.

I love FAR. It gets me involved with things that would otherwise be impossible without FAR. Theres…read moremany things that they get us involved in and I'm grateful for all their support. As a FAR client, I'm here to say that this place is AMAZING.

From the owner: FAR uses the creative arts and recreational experiences as therapeutic tools to develop the…read morepotential of people with special needs as individuals, as teammates, as family members and as members of the larger community.

Great food, attentive service from entire staff and beautiful surroundings all makes for a lovely…read moreevening. Summer dinner on the patio at BCC with the sun setting over the golf course is the best.

Great atmosphere. The food was great, my salmon was cooked perfectly. Service was really good..read more