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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...
Black and Brown Theatre Hosts Season Launch Cookout To Kickoff Fourth Season Photo Black and Brown Theatre Hosts Season Launch Cookout To Kickoff Fourth Season
by A.A. Cristi - July 23, 2019

Black and Brown Theatre, a 501c3 non-profit theatre focused on creating opportunities for theatre artists of color, will host a cookout to celebrate the launch of their fourth season! ...
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...
The Golden Gays NYC Present, HOT FLASHBACKS! Michigan Debut Photo The Golden Gays NYC Present, HOT FLASHBACKS! Michigan Debut
by Stephi Wild - July 22, 2019

Picture it: Detroit, October 2019. Sophia Petrillo has gone missing! Your favorite pals and confidants Dorothy, Blanche, and Rose must travel down the road and back again across America to find her. Through a series of hilarious 'hot flashbacks', these hip old grannies take you on a musical journey ...
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...
Planet Ant Announces 2020-21 Board Of Directors Photo Planet Ant Announces 2020-21 Board Of Directors
by Stephi Wild - August 12, 2020

Planet Ant would like to welcome Daniel Jackson to his new role as president of the Planet Ant Board of Directors, and congratulate Dave Davies and Lauren Bickers on their return to their previously held positions as secretary and treasurer, respectively. Darren Shelton will remain our Executive Dir...
Planet Ant Suspends Programming Until Further Notice Photo Planet Ant Suspends Programming Until Further Notice
by Stephi Wild - March 14, 2020

Planet Ant has announced that it will suspend all programming until further notice....
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....
The Steel Wheels Announce 7th Album 'Over The Trees' Photo The Steel Wheels Announce 7th Album 'Over The Trees'
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 16, 2019

Virginia-based acoustic roots music collective The Steel Wheels have announced the July 12th release of their 7th full-length album, Over The Trees. Recorded in Maine with producer Sam Kassirer, Over The Trees draws attention to the impeccable harmonies of the four original members: Trent Wagler (gu...
Planet Ant Theatre to Present World Premiere of DANCING Photo Planet Ant Theatre to Present World Premiere of DANCING
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 18, 2019

Can you really love someone if you never know their name? Does love last longer if you don't know each other's history? Planet Ant Theatre is proud to present the third World Premiere of its 2019/2020 Theatrical Season: Dancing, by local playwright and Wilde Award winner, Maxim Vinogradov (Night of ...
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...
Cast Announced For Theatre's NOVA's Next Zoom Play, 4 GENRES By Ron Riekki Photo Cast Announced For Theatre's NOVA's Next Zoom Play, 4 GENRES By Ron Riekki
by Stephi Wild - February 21, 2021

Theatre NOVA, Ann Arbor's professional theatre with an exclusive focus on new plays and playwrights, presents a new play written specifically for the Zoom format each month (January through April) with their PLAY OF THE MONTH series. ...
BoxFest Detroit Announces 18th Annual Festival Photo BoxFest Detroit Announces 18th Annual Festival
by Stephi Wild - June 22, 2020

The producers of BoxFest Detroit have announced performance dates for BoxFest Detroit 2020, an annual theater festival that showcases and creates opportunities for women directors....
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. ...
THE DETROIT WOMEN OF COMEDY FESTIVAL Will Return in June Photo THE DETROIT WOMEN OF COMEDY FESTIVAL Will Return in June
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 03, 2020

The Detroit Women of Comedy Festival (DWCF) will be returning for the third year to shine a light on female-identifying comedic performers and creators from Detroit and beyond. Partnering once again with Planet Ant Theatre in Hamtramck, the four-day festival will feature over 150 performers across f...
The Third Annual Detroit Women of Comedy Festival Returns to Hamtramck Photo The Third Annual Detroit Women of Comedy Festival Returns to Hamtramck
by Stephi Wild - February 05, 2020

The Detroit Women of Comedy Festival (DWCF) will be returning for the third year to shine a light on female-identifying comedic performers and creators from Detroit and beyond. Partnering once again with Planet Ant Theatre in Hamtramck, the four-day festival will feature over 150 performers across f...
THE JUDY AND BARBARA SHOW Comes To Planet Ant Photo THE JUDY AND BARBARA SHOW Comes To Planet Ant
by Stephi Wild - February 21, 2020

Barbra is having a concert and is a little lonely performing, so with the help of the audience and the Ruby slippers Barbra steals from the Smithsonian, they bring Judy Garland back from the grave for a one night only reunion. Rip roaring comedy, jokes, iconic songs of the past and so much more fill...
discovery+ Announces Exclusive Original Series Debuting in January 2021 Photo discovery+ Announces Exclusive Original Series Debuting in January 2021
by Sarah Jae Leiber - December 03, 2020

discovery+, the definitive non-fiction subscription streaming service, today announced the original series and specials that will be available during its debut month of January 2021....
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. ...
Ninth Annual Detroit Improv Festival Brings Big Names To Detroit Photo Ninth Annual Detroit Improv Festival Brings Big Names To Detroit
by A.A. Cristi - July 30, 2019

Top names in sketch and improvisational will converge on Ferndale August 7-10 in the ninth annual Detroit Improv Festival. Headlined by Paul F. Tompkins, The 313, Flying Chuck, and more, this year's festival will take place over four venues in Ferndale and Hamtramck. With more than 60 improv troupes...
San Diego Repertory Theatre Announces BLACK VOICES 2021 PLAY READING SERIES Photo San Diego Repertory Theatre Announces BLACK VOICES 2021 PLAY READING SERIES
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 25, 2021

San Diego Repertory Theatre has announced today the details of the brand new San Diego REP Black Voices 2021 Play Reading Series, a brand new program that will be presented in March and April, 2021. The series will consist of a selection of plays representing a diverse range of Black voices....
The Mommyheads: One Day, Two Album Releases Photo The Mommyheads: One Day, Two Album Releases
by Abigail Charpentier - July 11, 2019

Art pop legends the Mommyheads have announced that they will be re-releasing their 1994 major label debut, Bingham's Hole, and their brand new record, Future You, on the same day, September 6, 2019. To celebrate, they are sharing the first single from Future You, called 'Woke Up A Scientist,' an ant...




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