Matrix Theatre Company

GROUNDED Comes to the Matrix Theatre Company
by Stephi Wild - Nov 5, 2024

Matrix Theatre Company will present Grounded, a powerful one-woman show written by George Brant, starring CJ Williams and directed by Emily Lange. This production features an all-women creative team and will be performed at Matrix Theatre Company.

THE ABNORMAL HEART Comes to United Solo Theatre Festival Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Sep 6, 2024

The Abnormal Heart, a new solo comedy which recently enjoyed an acclaimed sold-out run in the 2024 Hollywood Fringe Festival, will perform one show only in the upcoming United Solo Theatre Festival in New York City on Friday, October 4, at 7pm.

I'M THE JOKE Comes to Matrix Theatre Company This Month
by Stephi Wild - May 17, 2024

 Matrix Theatre Company will present 'I'm the Joke: The Life, Stand-up, and Academic Research of Craig Draheim,' directed by Randy Stewart. This production will run from May 16th to May 18th and May 24th to May 25th, with an additional matinee on May 25th.

THE ABNORMAL HEART Comes to Hollywood Fringe in June
by Stephi Wild - May 10, 2024

The Abnormal Heart, a new solo comedy show, has been announced as part of the 2024 Hollywood Fringe Festival.

Local Theatre Groups Unite To Welcome Little Amal To Detroit
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 19, 2023

Little Amal, a 12-foot puppet representing a Syrian refugee girl, is embarking on a 6,000-mile journey across the United States. Don't miss her visit to Southwest Detroit on September 27th for an outdoor performance and celebration at Matrix Theatre Company.

Second Annual Solo Performance Festival Comes to the Matrix Theatre in June
by Stephi Wild - May 26, 2023

Preparations are underway for the Second Annual Solo Performance Festival which takes place at Matrix Theatre Saturday, June 24 from 1-9pm. 

Matrix Theatre Company & Break The Chain Theatre Company Present the World Premiere of THE R&J PROJECT
by Stephi Wild - Jan 11, 2023

Matrix Theatre Company presents its second 2022-2023 Mainstage Theatre production, the world premiere of the R&J Project, by local playwright Craig Ester, in partnership with Break the Chain Theatre Company, opening February 10th and running through February 26, Fridays and Saturdays at 8PM and Sundays at 3PM.

The Seventh Annual Southwest Holiday Fest to Bring the Christmas Spirit to Life in Detroit's Mexicantown Neighborhood
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 23, 2022

The Southwest Holiday Fest is Southwest Detroit’s family - friendly, free holiday festival offering new and returning visitors fun winter-themed free activities. All are welcomed to casually stroll the Bagley/Vernor Corridor between 16th and 24th streets from 3pm - 7pm on Saturday December 10, 2022.

Matrix Theatre Company to Present SWIMMING WHILE DROWNING - A Coming-of-Age Story in December
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 11, 2022

Matrix Theatre Company opens its 2022-2023 Mainstage Season with, Swimming While Drowning by local playwright Emilio Rodriguez, opening December 2 and running through December 17.

Break The Chain Theatre Company Short Play Festival To Run, November 12-13
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 5, 2022

​​​​​​​Break the Chain Theatre Company, a new and up and coming theatre group aiming to tell the underrepresented stories of people of color in the Detroit community will be opening their season with the 'BTC Short Play Festival' running November 12th and at 2pm at Matrix Theatre Company.

EVERYTHING'S ROSIE: A Celebration Of Rosemary Clooney Comes to Matrix Theatre Company Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Aug 15, 2022

Kate Brennan and Harvey Reed return to Matrix Theatre Company Friday, September 23 at 7:30 pm with their new jazz cabaret show, Everything's Rosie: A Celebration of Rosemary Clooney. Tickets are $65, and all proceeds benefit Matrix Theatre Company.  Matrix Theatre is located at 2730 Bagley Avenue in the heart of Mexicantown.

Antaeus Sets L.A. Premiere Of EVERYBODY In Glendale, Running September 16-October 17
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 9, 2022

Antaeus Theatre Company presents the Los Angeles premiere of Everybody, a funny, provocative and very modern riff on a 15th-century morality play by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, directed by Jennifer Chang.

Matrix Theatre's Summer Of Fun Includes Something for Everyone!
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 4, 2022

Creativity workshops for all ages, a Solo Performance Festival and Summer Creativity Camp make for a busy and exciting summer at Matrix Theatre Company.

Matrix Theatre Company Will Present Reading of HOUDINI
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 10, 2022

In partnership with Eastern Michigan University (EMU), Matrix Theatre Company presents a lively staged reading of Muriel Rukeyser’s play/musical, Houdini, Saturday March 26, 8 pm and Sunday, March 27, at 3 pm at Matrix Theatre Company, located at 2730 Bagley Avenue in the heart of Mexicantown. 

BWW Interview: Asia Marie Hicks, Phoenix Eldridge, and Joe Bailey Say PUFFS at Ringwald Theatre Will Make You Leave the Theatre Laughing
by Stefani Chudnow - Oct 14, 2021

From October 15th to November 1st, the Ringwald Theatre in Ferndale brings you Puffs, a play that serves as a comedic parody of the Harry Potter series. Ahead of Ringwald's premiere, BWW Detroit had the pleasure of interviewing Joe Bailey, Phoenix Eldridge, and Asia Marie Hicks.

Matrix Theatre Company to Re-Release theR.A.C.E. In Honor of the Presidential Inauguration
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 8, 2021

In honor of the presidential inauguration, Matrix Theatre Company, in cooperation with C&G Collective, will re-release theR.A.C.E., an original film which explores Detroiters’ perspectives on leadership and civility. For only $10 the film can be viewed at any time between Monday, January 18 – Friday, January 24.

Matrix Theatre Presents Election Day Outdoor Event: ELECTORAL CHAOTIC!
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 26, 2020

Following COVID-19 protocol (Masks and health screening at registration required), Matrix Theatre Company presents The Electoral Chaotic Tuesday, November 3, a FREE-OF-CHARGE, “carnivalesque” outdoor event anchored in southwest Detroit around Matrix Theatre Company at 2730 Bagley in the heart of Mexicantown. The event takes place from 1 – 8 pm and includes activities at five locations within eyesight of the Theatre and includes:

SCRAPS Now Available For Viewing On YouTube
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 9, 2020

The Matrix Theatre Company's award-winning production of Scraps by Geraldine Inoa is now available for viewing on the company's Youtube page.

Los Angeles Intimate Theatres Release a Message of Hope and Solidarity for Their Future
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 20, 2020

Artistic Directors of 44 Intimate (aka 99-Seat) non-profit theatres have created a roundtable to discuss the post COVID-19 re-emergence of theatre in Los Angeles. Today the group released the following statement:

George Salazar, Eden Espinosa & More Nominated for Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle Awards
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 27, 2020

The Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle has announced the nominees for theatrical excellence for the year 2019. This year they are forgoing their annual event ceremony and will instead post the award recipients online in the upcoming weeks: