Planet Ant to Present Annie Baker's THE ALIENS, 2/12-3/5
by Tyler Peterson - February 03, 2016
Planet Ant is proud to bring The Aliens, a play with music by the esteemed American playwright Annie Baker, to Detroit for the first time February 12 - March 5. Tickets ($10 -$20) are on sale now at www.planetant.com. A complete performance schedule follows this release....
by Tyler Peterson - February 03, 2016
Planet Ant is proud to bring The Aliens, a play with music by the esteemed American playwright Annie Baker, to Detroit for the first time February 12 - March 5. Tickets ($10 -$20) are on sale now at www.planetant.com. A complete performance schedule follows this release....
Planet Ant to Present ONE CAT AWAY FROM SIXTY-ONE, 1/15-30
by Tyler Peterson - January 07, 2016
Planet Ant is proud to present One Cat Away From Sixty-One January 15-30, directed by 2015 Box Fest Detroit winner Tricia Turek. Tickets ($10) are on sale now at www.planetant.com. A complete performance schedule follows this release....
by Tyler Peterson - January 07, 2016
Planet Ant is proud to present One Cat Away From Sixty-One January 15-30, directed by 2015 Box Fest Detroit winner Tricia Turek. Tickets ($10) are on sale now at www.planetant.com. A complete performance schedule follows this release....
ORSON'S SHADOW Begins Tonight at Planet Ant
by BWW News Desk - November 25, 2015
The thought provoking drama Orson's Shadow by Austin Pendleton will debut at Planet Ant tonight, November 25 with performances through December 19....
by BWW News Desk - November 25, 2015
The thought provoking drama Orson's Shadow by Austin Pendleton will debut at Planet Ant tonight, November 25 with performances through December 19....
ORSON'S SHADOW to Run 11/25-12/19 at Planet Ant
by Tyler Peterson - November 19, 2015
he thought provoking drama Orson's Shadow by Austin Pendleton will debut at Planet Ant November 25 with performances through December 19. Tickets ($10-$20) are on sale now at www.planetant.com. A complete performance schedule follows this release....
by Tyler Peterson - November 19, 2015
he thought provoking drama Orson's Shadow by Austin Pendleton will debut at Planet Ant November 25 with performances through December 19. Tickets ($10-$20) are on sale now at www.planetant.com. A complete performance schedule follows this release....
Theatre Nova Sets Cast of AN ALMOST BRITISH CHRISTMAS
by Tyler Peterson - November 16, 2015
Ask a Brit what their fondest memory of the holidays is, and they may tell you watching the annual "Panto" or Pantomime - a unique blend of musical comedy, vaudeville, slapstick, audience participation, and spectacle. But here in America, the word "pantomime" mainly conjures up images of people dres...
by Tyler Peterson - November 16, 2015
Ask a Brit what their fondest memory of the holidays is, and they may tell you watching the annual "Panto" or Pantomime - a unique blend of musical comedy, vaudeville, slapstick, audience participation, and spectacle. But here in America, the word "pantomime" mainly conjures up images of people dres...
Planet Ant to Open 2015-16 Season with SEANCE 13
by Tyler Peterson - September 03, 2015
Planet Ant Theatre will kick off its 2015-16 season September 25 with a new original comedy sequel Seance 13 featuring the original cast & crew from the 2011 hit Seance 4 in an all new horror spoof. The season continues through July 2016 with more original comedy, award winning published works and s...
by Tyler Peterson - September 03, 2015
Planet Ant Theatre will kick off its 2015-16 season September 25 with a new original comedy sequel Seance 13 featuring the original cast & crew from the 2011 hit Seance 4 in an all new horror spoof. The season continues through July 2016 with more original comedy, award winning published works and s...
BoxFest Detroit 2015 Showcases Female Directors This Month
by BWW News Desk - August 21, 2015
The producers of BoxFest Detroit are pleased to announce 'BoxFest Detroit 2015,' an annual theater festival that showcases and creates opportunities for women directors. BoxFest Detroit 2015 will run Fridays and Saturdays, tonight, August 21, through August 29 at Planet Ant Theatre, 2357 Caniff Av...
by BWW News Desk - August 21, 2015
The producers of BoxFest Detroit are pleased to announce 'BoxFest Detroit 2015,' an annual theater festival that showcases and creates opportunities for women directors. BoxFest Detroit 2015 will run Fridays and Saturdays, tonight, August 21, through August 29 at Planet Ant Theatre, 2357 Caniff Av...
BoxFest Detroit Announces 2015 Festival Schedule
by Sally Henry Fuller - August 02, 2015
The producers of BoxFest Detroit are pleased to announce BoxFest Detroit 2015, an annual theatre festival that showcases and creates opportunities for women directors. The festival runs Friday evenings and Saturday afternoons and evenings, August 21 - 29, at Planet Ant Theatre....
by Sally Henry Fuller - August 02, 2015
The producers of BoxFest Detroit are pleased to announce BoxFest Detroit 2015, an annual theatre festival that showcases and creates opportunities for women directors. The festival runs Friday evenings and Saturday afternoons and evenings, August 21 - 29, at Planet Ant Theatre....
BoxFest Detroit 2015 to Showcase Female Directors This August
by BWW News Desk - May 19, 2015
The producers of BoxFest Detroit are pleased to announce "BoxFest Detroit 2015," an annual theater festival that showcases and creates opportunities for women directors. ...
by BWW News Desk - May 19, 2015
The producers of BoxFest Detroit are pleased to announce "BoxFest Detroit 2015," an annual theater festival that showcases and creates opportunities for women directors. ...
SEE YOU NEXT DOOMSDAY Begins Tonight at Planet Ant
by BWW News Desk - April 10, 2015
Doomsday comes to Hamtramck tonight, April 10 at Planet Ant when the original comedy See You Next Doomsday premieres for a four week run. Tickets ($10-$20) are on sale now at www.planetant.com. A complete performance schedule follows this release....
by BWW News Desk - April 10, 2015
Doomsday comes to Hamtramck tonight, April 10 at Planet Ant when the original comedy See You Next Doomsday premieres for a four week run. Tickets ($10-$20) are on sale now at www.planetant.com. A complete performance schedule follows this release....
SEE YOU NEXT DOOMSDAY Begins 4/10 at Planet Ant
by Tyler Peterson - March 25, 2015
Doomsday comes to Hamtramck April 10 at Planet Ant when the original comedy See You Next Doomsday premieres for a four week run. Tickets ($10-$20) are on sale now at www.planetant.com. A complete performance schedule follows this release....
by Tyler Peterson - March 25, 2015
Doomsday comes to Hamtramck April 10 at Planet Ant when the original comedy See You Next Doomsday premieres for a four week run. Tickets ($10-$20) are on sale now at www.planetant.com. A complete performance schedule follows this release....
Planet Ant's GOOD MEN AND TRUE Begins Tonight
by BWW News Desk - March 06, 2015
What happens when characters from Shakespeare's Merchant Of Venice, As You Like It and Twelfth Night come together during a violent tempest at sea? The answer will be found in the original Shakespearean play Good Men And True by Marty Shea and Ian Bonner making its debut at Planet Ant tonight, March...
by BWW News Desk - March 06, 2015
What happens when characters from Shakespeare's Merchant Of Venice, As You Like It and Twelfth Night come together during a violent tempest at sea? The answer will be found in the original Shakespearean play Good Men And True by Marty Shea and Ian Bonner making its debut at Planet Ant tonight, March...
Planet Ant's GOOD MEN AND TRUE Begins 3/6
by Tyler Peterson - February 24, 2015
What happens when characters from Shakespeare's Merchant Of Venice, As You Like It and Twelfth Night come together during a violent tempest at sea? The answer will be found in the original Shakespearean play Good Men And True by Marty Shea and Ian Bonner making its debut at Planet Ant Friday March 6...
by Tyler Peterson - February 24, 2015
What happens when characters from Shakespeare's Merchant Of Venice, As You Like It and Twelfth Night come together during a violent tempest at sea? The answer will be found in the original Shakespearean play Good Men And True by Marty Shea and Ian Bonner making its debut at Planet Ant Friday March 6...
Planet Ant's ARMCHAIR DATING Begins Today
by BWW News Desk - January 30, 2015
Just in time for Valentine's Day, Planet Ant offers an original romantic comedy by award-winning playwright Margaret Edwartowski. Armchair Dating will make its premiere at Planet Ant today, January 30 for a three week engagement, ending on Valentine's Day. Tickets ($10) are on sale now at www.planet...
by BWW News Desk - January 30, 2015
Just in time for Valentine's Day, Planet Ant offers an original romantic comedy by award-winning playwright Margaret Edwartowski. Armchair Dating will make its premiere at Planet Ant today, January 30 for a three week engagement, ending on Valentine's Day. Tickets ($10) are on sale now at www.planet...
Planet Ant to Present ARMCHAIR DATING, Begin. 1/30
by Tyler Peterson - January 19, 2015
Just in time for Valentine's Day, Planet Ant offers an original romantic comedy by award-winning playwright Margaret Edwartowski. Armchair Dating will make its premiere at Planet Ant Friday, January 30 for a three week engagement, ending on Valentine's Day. Tickets ($10) are on sale now at www.plane...
by Tyler Peterson - January 19, 2015
Just in time for Valentine's Day, Planet Ant offers an original romantic comedy by award-winning playwright Margaret Edwartowski. Armchair Dating will make its premiere at Planet Ant Friday, January 30 for a three week engagement, ending on Valentine's Day. Tickets ($10) are on sale now at www.plane...
BABY NEW YEAR to Return to Planet Ant, 12/26-31
by BWW News Desk - December 26, 2014
Planet Ant Theatre will celebrate the new year with a 4-performance return of the critically acclaimed, popular show Bringing Up Baby New Year December 26, 27, 29 and 31. Tickets ($10) are on sale now at www.planetant.com....
by BWW News Desk - December 26, 2014
Planet Ant Theatre will celebrate the new year with a 4-performance return of the critically acclaimed, popular show Bringing Up Baby New Year December 26, 27, 29 and 31. Tickets ($10) are on sale now at www.planetant.com....
BABY NEW YEAR to Return to Planet Ant, 12/26-31
by Tyler Peterson - December 17, 2014
Planet Ant Theatre will celebrate the new year with a 4-performance return of the critically acclaimed, popular show Bringing Up Baby New Year December 26, 27, 29 and 31. Tickets ($10) are on sale now at www.planetant.com....
by Tyler Peterson - December 17, 2014
Planet Ant Theatre will celebrate the new year with a 4-performance return of the critically acclaimed, popular show Bringing Up Baby New Year December 26, 27, 29 and 31. Tickets ($10) are on sale now at www.planetant.com....
Planet Ant to Present INVASION!, 11/28-12/20
by BWW News Desk - November 28, 2014
Planet Ant Theatre is set to present the Detroit premiere of Jonas Hassen Khemiri's critically acclaimed play Invasion! November 28 - December 20. Tickets ($10-$20) are on sale now at www.planetant.com. A complete performance schedule follows this release....
by BWW News Desk - November 28, 2014
Planet Ant Theatre is set to present the Detroit premiere of Jonas Hassen Khemiri's critically acclaimed play Invasion! November 28 - December 20. Tickets ($10-$20) are on sale now at www.planetant.com. A complete performance schedule follows this release....
Planet Ant to Present INVASION!, 11/28-12/20
by Tyler Peterson - November 13, 2014
Planet Ant Theatre is set to present the Detroit premiere of Jonas Hassen Khemiri's critically acclaimed play Invasion! November 28 - December 20. Tickets ($10-$20) are on sale now at www.planetant.com. A complete performance schedule follows this release....
by Tyler Peterson - November 13, 2014
Planet Ant Theatre is set to present the Detroit premiere of Jonas Hassen Khemiri's critically acclaimed play Invasion! November 28 - December 20. Tickets ($10-$20) are on sale now at www.planetant.com. A complete performance schedule follows this release....
Planet Ant Theatre to Debut Two New Late Night Shows
by Tyler Peterson - October 02, 2014
Planet Ant Theatre will present two original late night comedy shows this fall; The Birth of Chad by 2014 Colony Fest winners We Have Your Son October 10 - 25, and The Dogman Prophecies by the theatre's The Ant Process class October 31 - November 8. Each show will appear at 9:00 pm Friday and Satur...
by Tyler Peterson - October 02, 2014
Planet Ant Theatre will present two original late night comedy shows this fall; The Birth of Chad by 2014 Colony Fest winners We Have Your Son October 10 - 25, and The Dogman Prophecies by the theatre's The Ant Process class October 31 - November 8. Each show will appear at 9:00 pm Friday and Satur...
Michigan Shakespeare's THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST and More Top 2014 Wilde Awards; Winners Announced!
by BWW News Desk - September 23, 2014
Michigan's 2013-14 professional theater season was a tempestuous one, an even more unsettled year than usual for the state's theaters. So perhaps it was appropriate that this year's Wilde Awards were the 13th annual edition....
by BWW News Desk - September 23, 2014
Michigan's 2013-14 professional theater season was a tempestuous one, an even more unsettled year than usual for the state's theaters. So perhaps it was appropriate that this year's Wilde Awards were the 13th annual edition....
Wilde Award Nominations Announced for 2014 Season
by Laura Meltzer - August 26, 2014
The Wilde Awards 2014 Ceremony will be taking place September 22nd and hosted by EncoreMichigan.com....
by Laura Meltzer - August 26, 2014
The Wilde Awards 2014 Ceremony will be taking place September 22nd and hosted by EncoreMichigan.com....
Planet Ant Theatre's 2014-2015 Season to Include THE BIG STORY OF LAZARUS SMALL, WE HAVE YOUR SON & More
by Tyler Peterson - August 21, 2014
Planet Ant Theatre will kick off its 2014-2015 season September 5 with the world premiere of The Big Story of Lazarus Small by local playwright Linda Ramsey-Detherage. In addition the theatre is excited to announce its full 2014-2015 season of shows. Complete performance and season schedules follow ...
by Tyler Peterson - August 21, 2014
Planet Ant Theatre will kick off its 2014-2015 season September 5 with the world premiere of The Big Story of Lazarus Small by local playwright Linda Ramsey-Detherage. In addition the theatre is excited to announce its full 2014-2015 season of shows. Complete performance and season schedules follow ...
Emergent Arts Presents THE IMPROV MIXER Featuring Gut Shot, 7 Minutes in Heaven & Legally Problematic, 7/25
by Jillian Gaier - July 14, 2014
Emergent Arts will once again present The Improv Mixer, an evening of improvisational comedy, July 25 at 8pm, at The Mix Studio Theater at 8 N. Washington in downtown Ypsilanti. All seats $5 on-line, or at the door. Troupes performing will be Gut Shot with Jason Valentini, Tom Kollenberg, and Luke ...
by Jillian Gaier - July 14, 2014
Emergent Arts will once again present The Improv Mixer, an evening of improvisational comedy, July 25 at 8pm, at The Mix Studio Theater at 8 N. Washington in downtown Ypsilanti. All seats $5 on-line, or at the door. Troupes performing will be Gut Shot with Jason Valentini, Tom Kollenberg, and Luke ...
The Penny Seats Presents ELEKTRA, 7/10-26
by Courtnie Mele - July 01, 2014
These words rang in my ears the other week when I crashed a rehearsal of The Penny Seats' summer production Elektra (as adapted by Ann Arbor's own Anne Carson) for a sneak peek of the glorious mayhem that is sure to delight audiences at the West Park Band Shell July 10 - 26....
by Courtnie Mele - July 01, 2014
These words rang in my ears the other week when I crashed a rehearsal of The Penny Seats' summer production Elektra (as adapted by Ann Arbor's own Anne Carson) for a sneak peek of the glorious mayhem that is sure to delight audiences at the West Park Band Shell July 10 - 26....
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