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BroadwayWorld Michigan Awards December 5th Standings; MARY POPPINS Leads Best Musical Photo BroadwayWorld Michigan Awards December 5th Standings; MARY POPPINS Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - December 05, 2023

It's December, and the first standings of the month have been announced as of Tuesday, December 5th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Michigan Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!...
The Mendenhall Experiment Announce 'Against All Odds' EP Photo The Mendenhall Experiment Announce 'Against All Odds' EP
by Michael Major - July 14, 2022

TMX—Brandon Mendenhall (guitars), Mike Lira (lead guitars), Nathan Stockton (bass), Justin Luebeck (drums) and new vocalist Alyce Hayes—have announced their fittingly titled second EP, AGAINST ALL ODDS, will be released this fall via Lucent Records (UMG) and have shared the first listen with its deb...
Kate Prince's MESSAGE IN A BOTTLE Set to the Music of Sting to Embark on North Americ Photo Kate Prince's MESSAGE IN A BOTTLE Set to the Music of Sting to Embark on North American Tour in 2024
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 15, 2023

Sadler’s Wells' production of Message In A Bottle, the acclaimed dance theatre show by Sadler’s Wells Associate Artist Kate Prince, set to the music of 17-time Grammy Award-winning icon Sting, will embark on a major 10-stop North American tour in 2024. ...
Ars Nova Announces Lineup For 15th Annual ANT Fest Photo Ars Nova Announces Lineup For 15th Annual ANT Fest
by Blair Ingenthron - May 23, 2023

Ars Nova, under the leadership of Founding Artistic Director Jason Eagan and Producing Executive Director Renee Blinkwolt, has announced the lineup for its 15th Annual ANT Fest featuring 13 shows, 12 of which will premiere in-person and on Ars Nova Supra with one exclusively premiering on Ars Nova S...
Anna-Jane Casey to Join Ian McKellen & John Bishop in the UK and Ireland Tour of MOTH Photo Anna-Jane Casey to Join Ian McKellen & John Bishop in the UK and Ireland Tour of MOTHER GOOSE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 28, 2022

Anna-Jane Casey will be joining the UK and Ireland Tour of the pantomime MOTHER GOOSE as Cilla The Goose with Mairi Barclay, Becca Francis, Shailan Gohil and Laura Tyrer also confirmed to join the company...
MISFIT VARIETY SHOW to Play Chicago, Indianapolis, Denver, and More Photo MISFIT VARIETY SHOW to Play Chicago, Indianapolis, Denver, and More
by Blair Ingenthron - March 16, 2024

The Misfit Variety Show goes to Chicago's Lincoln Lodge on April 11th, Kalamazoo's Crawlspace Theater on April 13th, Detroit's Planet Ant on April 14th, Indianapolis' White Rabbit Cabaret on April 15th, and Denver's RISE Comedy Theater on April 28th....
Planet Ant Presents ANT PLANET This Week Photo Planet Ant Presents ANT PLANET This Week
by Stephi Wild - January 17, 2023

A new digital showcase bringing Planet Ant Theatrics to you at home or work, or wherever your device is. Monthly on Wednesdays, we'll give you a preview of what's coming to our stage(s) featuring special guests, music, comedians, writers, and performers of all kinds, so you'll never have fomo again!...
Ian McKellen, John Bishop and Mel Giedroyc to Star in MOTHER GOOSE in the West End Photo Ian McKellen, John Bishop and Mel Giedroyc to Star in MOTHER GOOSE in the West End
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 03, 2022

Ambassador Theatre Group Productions has announced a UK and Ireland Tour of the pantomime MOTHER GOOSE, starring Ian McKellen as Mother Goose, John Bishop as Vic Goose and Mel Giedroyc as the Goose....
Planet Ant Hosts HIP-PROV: Improv With A Dash Of Hip-hop Photo Planet Ant Hosts HIP-PROV: Improv With A Dash Of Hip-hop
by Stephi Wild - November 29, 2022

The improvisational, Hip-Hop game show, Hip-Prov: Improv with a Dash of Hip-Hop will be running at Planet Ant on Wednesdays at 8 pm. Hip-Prov is a new concept game show melding the art of improvisation with the popularity of Hip-Hop music. Local comics and improvisers are cast to compete in each sho...
THIS IS YOUR ELEGANT NIGHTMARE–THE WORK OF DARREN SHELTON Comes to Disco Walls This M Photo THIS IS YOUR ELEGANT NIGHTMARE–THE WORK OF DARREN SHELTON Comes to Disco Walls This Month
by Stephi Wild - December 01, 2022

'This Is Your Elegant Nightmare' features selected works created by Darren Shelton from 2015-2022, curated by the artist. An opening reception will take place on December 10th from 5pm until 9pm at Disco Walls (2600 Belmont, Hamtramck) and will feature a live poetic performance by Kaitlyn Valor Bour...
Planet Any Anounces ANT PLANET: A New Late Night Talk Show Photo Planet Any Anounces ANT PLANET: A New Late Night Talk Show
by Stephi Wild - June 14, 2022

Planet Ant Theatre presents, Ant Planet, a new streaming late-night style talk show and digital showcase sponsored by Pabst Blue Ribbon which will be recorded live in front of an audience in the Ant Hall on June 22, 2022 at 8 pm, followed by BarProv in the Ghost Light Bar at 10 pm....
Kate Prince's MESSAGE IN A BOTTLE Set to the Music of Sting to Embark on North Americ Photo Kate Prince's MESSAGE IN A BOTTLE Set to the Music of Sting to Embark on North American Tour in 2024
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 15, 2023

Sadler’s Wells' production of Message In A Bottle, the acclaimed dance theatre show by Sadler’s Wells Associate Artist Kate Prince, set to the music of 17-time Grammy Award-winning icon Sting, will embark on a major 10-stop North American tour in 2024. ...
Celebrate Paczki Day with the Polish Muslims at Planet Ant Photo Celebrate Paczki Day with the Polish Muslims at Planet Ant
by Stephi Wild - February 14, 2023

February 21st is Paczki Day, and there's no better way to celebrate than in Hamtramck at Planet Ant with the Polish Muslims. The doors and the adjoining Ghostlight Bar open at 10:00 am, and the show begins at 10:30. The event is donation-based to support the band, and help support the arts in Hamtra...
Steven Pasquale's Sophomore Album SOME OTHER TIME Out Now Photo Steven Pasquale's Sophomore Album SOME OTHER TIME Out Now
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 25, 2024

Center Stage Records has released 'Steven Pasquale: Some Other Time.' ...
Philadelphia Artists' Collective and My Black Best Friend to Present WINE IN THE WILD Photo Philadelphia Artists' Collective and My Black Best Friend to Present WINE IN THE WILDERNESS at Poth Brewery
by Blair Ingenthron - September 10, 2022

Philadelphia Artists’ Collective (PAC) will launch their 12th season with a production of Wine in the Wilderness by Alice Childress, performed at Poth Brewery. Presented in collaboration with TheBlackBestFriend as part of the Philadelphia Fringe Festival, the show will run for a limited engagement f...
Star-Studded Let Me Help The Children Of The World 6 Hour Mega Music Festival Streams Photo Star-Studded Let Me Help The Children Of The World 6 Hour Mega Music Festival Streams Globally
by A.A. Cristi - October 03, 2022

In an unprecedented globally streamed phenomena on Saturday October 1, International Music Day, artists from all over the planet joined together as FENIX360 and WOW TV presented the Let Me Help the Children of the World 6-hour benefit concert extravaganza. ...
MISFIT VARIETY SHOW to Play Chicago, Indianapolis, Denver, and More Photo MISFIT VARIETY SHOW to Play Chicago, Indianapolis, Denver, and More
by Blair Ingenthron - March 16, 2024

The Misfit Variety Show goes to Chicago's Lincoln Lodge on April 11th, Kalamazoo's Crawlspace Theater on April 13th, Detroit's Planet Ant on April 14th, Indianapolis' White Rabbit Cabaret on April 15th, and Denver's RISE Comedy Theater on April 28th....
Harry Hill and Steve Brown's TONY [THE TONY BLAIR ROCK OPERA] World Premiere Announce Photo Harry Hill and Steve Brown's TONY [THE TONY BLAIR ROCK OPERA] World Premiere Announced
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 07, 2022

From stand-up comedian and TV legend Harry Hill and his long-time collaborator Steve Brown comes the premiere of the rock opera the world has been crying out for: a reckless reappraisal of the life of former Ugly Rumours front man and Britain’s first pop Prime Minister Tony Blair. ...
Good Ground Presents HAMBURGERLAND This March Photo Good Ground Presents HAMBURGERLAND This March
by A.A. Cristi - February 24, 2023

Good Ground, the Detroit-based house and techno record label, returns to Planet Ant to present Hamburgerland, a fast-food-themed dance party on March 4, 2023 from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. ...
Kate Prince's MESSAGE IN A BOTTLE Set to the Music of Sting to Embark on North Americ Photo Kate Prince's MESSAGE IN A BOTTLE Set to the Music of Sting to Embark on North American Tour in 2024
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 15, 2023

Sadler’s Wells' production of Message In A Bottle, the acclaimed dance theatre show by Sadler’s Wells Associate Artist Kate Prince, set to the music of 17-time Grammy Award-winning icon Sting, will embark on a major 10-stop North American tour in 2024. ...
Planet Ant Presents Murder Mystery Comedy THE LAST MEOW Photo Planet Ant Presents Murder Mystery Comedy THE LAST MEOW
by Stephi Wild - January 05, 2023

Planet Ant's Improvisation Farm Team presents an original production of The Last Meow—A Murder-Mystery Comedy with a Twist, written and directed by Robyn Whitelaw. This world premiere comedy will run Fridays and Saturdays from January 20 – 28, and not only features the talents of the Planet Ant Farm...
Planet Ant Debuts NERVE, An Evocative Sci-Fi Psychological Thriller Play Photo Planet Ant Debuts NERVE, An Evocative Sci-Fi Psychological Thriller Play
by A.A. Cristi - June 22, 2022

Planet Ant Theatre will debut NERVE, a new, original one act sci-fi thriller on June 24th. Written by Detroit-based playwright Kevin Elliott Chrisney, the show stars Bridget Hillyer, Hosanna Phillips, and Lori Kurkowski....
Kate Prince's MESSAGE IN A BOTTLE Set to the Music of Sting to Embark on North Americ Photo Kate Prince's MESSAGE IN A BOTTLE Set to the Music of Sting to Embark on North American Tour in 2024
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 15, 2023

Sadler’s Wells' production of Message In A Bottle, the acclaimed dance theatre show by Sadler’s Wells Associate Artist Kate Prince, set to the music of 17-time Grammy Award-winning icon Sting, will embark on a major 10-stop North American tour in 2024. ...
Winners Announced For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Michigan Awards Photo Winners Announced For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Michigan Awards
by BWW Awards - January 27, 2023

The winners have been announced for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Michigan Awards, honoring the best in regional productions, touring shows, and more which had their first performance between October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2022....
Michigan Premiere of LOVEBIRD JAMBOREE Comes to Planet Ant Photo Michigan Premiere of LOVEBIRD JAMBOREE Comes to Planet Ant
by Stephi Wild - February 07, 2024

Planet Ant will present the Michigan Premiere of LOVEBIRD JAMBOREE: Love Stories From The LGBTQ Community by local Sarah Elisabeth Brown. Learn more about the production and find out how to get tickets here!...




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