Olympia Entertainment News

Numerous motion picture appearances, countless television shows, sitcoms and standup specials, a talk show, three radio shows, and two books, Cedric 'The Entertainer', Eddie Griffin, D.L. Hughley, George Lopez and Charlie Murphy have been breaking ground in the comedy business and bringing the laughs for decades. “The Comedy Get Down” is a once in a lifetime chance to see five members of comedy royalty come together for the comedy event of the year today, November 28 at The Joe Louis Arena at 8 p.m. Line-up is subject to change.

English Neo Soul duo, Floetry, will make their deubt performance at the Fox Theatre this Valentine's Day as part of "The Love Affair" with special guests Rahsaan Patterson, Lalah Hathaway, Lyfe Jennings and Vivan Green on Sunday, February 14 at 7 p.m. Lineup is subject to change.

Innovation Arts & Entertainment today announced the company is presenting 10 live multi-media events with astrophysicist Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson in 2016 including an engagement at the Fox Theatre on Thursday, March 24 at 7:30 p.m. Dr. Tyson, the host of National Geographic's StarTalk, best-selling author and Director of the Hayden Planetarium, guides the ship of imagination to transport viewers to the nucleus of an atom and the farthest reaches of the universe as he explores humanity's quest for understanding.

Numerous motion picture appearances, countless television shows, sitcoms and standup specials, a talk show, three radio shows, and two books, Cedric 'The Entertainer', Eddie Griffin, D.L. Hughley, George Lopez and Charlie Murphy have been breaking ground in the comedy business and bringing the laughs for decades. “The Comedy Get Down” is a once in a lifetime chance to see five members of comedy royalty come together for the comedy event of the year on Saturday, November 28 at The Joe Louis Arena at 8 p.m. Line-up is subject to change.

Men Are From Mars - Women Are From Venus LIVE!, the one-man fusion of theatre and stand-up starring Peter Story returns to the City Theatre from Friday, January 22 through Sunday, January 31. The show is a light-hearted theatrical comedy based on the New York Times #1 best-selling book by John Gray. Moving swiftly through a series of vignettes, the show covers everything from dating and marriage to the bedroom.

Mitch Albom will host an evening of entertainment and storytelling to benefit S.A.Y Detroit and the launch of his newest novel “The Magic Strings of Frankie Presto” at the Fox Theatre on Sunday, November 8 at 7 p.m. The event will be a mix of performances and conversations between Albom and a wildly impressive line-up of music-related guests including Earl Klugh, Ted Nugent, Michael Bolton, JK Simmons (Oscar winner for 'Whiplash) jazz guitar star John Pizzarelli, Phredley Brown (musical director for Bruno Mars), Roger McGuinn (founding member of the Byrds) and local musicians Olivia Millerschin and Vito Lafata, as well as others. (Lineup is subject to change.)

The Golden Dragon Acrobats will return to the Fox Theatre with a performance of Cirque Ziva on Sunday, April 10, 2016 at 3 p.m. Cirque Ziva is a fast-paced, technically innovative and beautifully presented spectacle for all ages.

 ONCE, winner of eight 2012 Tony Awards including Best Musical and winner of the 2013 Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album, returns to Detroit by popular demand and will play at the Fox Theatre for a limited engagement Friday, April 15 through Sunday, April 17 as part of the Fifth Third Bank Fox Theatre Series.

Olympia Entertainment and Olympia Development have opened a state-of-the-art Preview Center in the northeast corner of Comerica Park. The Preview Center features three dimensional-printed scaled animated models of The District Detroit and the new arena to provide a fully immersive experience of the transformative project.

Olympia Entertainment is excited to announce the return of Jimmy Buffett and The Coral Reefer Band to downtown Detroit for one night only at the new West Riverfront Park, located along the Detroit riverfront at Jefferson and 10th Street, tonight, June 25 at 8 p.m., as part of Jimmy Buffett's 'Workin' n' Playin' Tour 2015. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.

Olympia Entertainment today announced the renovation of one of Woodward's most-cherished illuminated gems, the marquee of the historic Fox Theatre. This multi-phase revitalization will preserve the historic integrity of the signature 1988 marquee design, while adding modern LED reader boards, animations for the Theatre's griffins and new audio capabilities.

The Detroit Red Wings and Olympia Entertainment are proud to announce their sixth installment of the Hockeytown BrewHaHa Event Series with the first-ever BrewHaHa Fowling & Feasting event, presented by MotorCity Casino Hotel, set to be held inside Joe Louis Arena on Friday, July 31 from 6:00 - 10:00 p.m.

Olympia Entertainment and Etico Productions once again present the children's favorite, If You Give A Mouse A Cookie, a family production that explores the tasty chain reaction set in motion when a little boy offers a cookie to a visiting mouse. This heartwarming stage adaptation, produced by Performance Network Theatre, returns for another delicious run at the City Theatre today, June 6 and tomorrow, June 7.

The City Theatre will be buzzing this season as Olympia Entertainment announces a lineup of shows sure to entertain. The new season features five extraordinary productions including the City Theatre staple, Evil Dead: The Musical (Thursday, Oct. 1- Saturday, Oct. 31), returning comedy plays Defending the Caveman (Thursday, Nov. 12- Sunday, Nov, 15) and Sister's Christmas Catechism (Thursday, Dec. 10-Sunday, Dec. 13), ladies favorite Girls Night: The Musical (Thursday, Jan. 14 - Sunday, Jan. 17) and a special family show Fancy Nancy: Splendiferous Christmas (Friday, Nov. 20 - Sunday, Nov. 22). The intimate 420-seat City Theatre is located inside Hockeytown Cafe and at the heart of Detroit's sports and entertainment district, providing guests the opportunity to take advantage of many walkable restaurants for pre or post show dinner and drinks, making for a full entertainment experience.

Public radio station Michigan Radio (91.7 FM) and Olympia Entertainment will welcome America's favorite storyteller, Garrison Keillor, to the Fox Theatre tonight, May 30 at 5:45 p.m. for a special live broadcast performance of A Prairie Home Companion.

America's premier comedian, Jerry Seinfeld, will return to the Fox Theatre stage with his signature stand-up routine today, May 16 at 7 p.m. Seinfeld has been hailed for his uncanny ability to joke about the little things in life that relate to audiences everywhere. Seinfeld now sets his sights on performing both nationally and internationally in 2015.

Olympia Entertainment has announced that the all-new live show "MythBusters Jamie & Adam UNLEASHED!", starring Jamie Hyneman and Adam Savage, co-hosts of the Emmy-nominated Discovery series MythBusters will make its Detroit debut at the Fox Theatre for one night only on Saturday, November 28 at 7:30 p.m.; locally presented by AT&T.

Olympia Entertainment is excited to announce the return of Jimmy Buffett and The Coral Reefer Band to downtown Detroit for one night only at the new West Riverfront Park, located along the Detroit riverfront at Jefferson and 10th Street, on Thursday, June 25 at 8 p.m., as part of Jimmy Buffett's 'Workin' n' Playin' Tour 2015. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.

Olympia Entertainment is proud to announce that Ernie - A play by Mitch Albom, will return for a fifth unforgettable season at the City Theatre, located inside of Hockeytown Cafe. As Detroit buzzes with excitement on the verge of the 2015 Detroit Tiger's season, Ernie invites fans to celebrate and remember "The Voice of Summer" with an opening performance on Thursday, July 9 and running through Sunday, August 2. Presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Blue Care Network, the two-man play, is dedicated to the late and beloved Hall of Fame Detroit Tigers announcer, Ernie Harwell.

Sister's Easter Catechism: Will My Bunny Go To Heaven? is making its debut at the City Theatre today, March 19 through Sunday, March 22.