Detroit Newsroom
The latest news on live + streaming theatre in Detroit.

by BWW News Desk on January 26, 2021 in Detroit
Oakland University’s School of Music, Theatre and Dance will present Inspire the Choir — a free virtual workshop featuring Eric Whitacre and Stacey Gibbs — from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 6 on Zoom.

by BWW News Desk on January 26, 2021 in Detroit
BroadwayWorld and the Broadway Licensing family of brands (Broadway Licensing, Broadway on Demand, and Playscripts) are excited to announce the formation of a new partnership to provide powerful, turnkey marketing solutions, as well as access to BroadwayWorld’s Stage Mag to licensees of Broadway Licensing and Playscripts titles and local streaming partners of Broadway on Demand.

by BWW News Desk on January 25, 2021 in Detroit
Bailey Boudreau, Former Artistic Director, Slipstream Theatre Initiative has released a statement, announcing updates to Slipstream's leadership team, the company's plans for the future and more.

by BWW News Desk on January 25, 2021 in Detroit
Broadway In Detroit's 59th season will begin in the summer of 2021 and feature six award-winning and magnificent Broadway productions.

by BWW News Desk on January 25, 2021 in Detroit
Wharton Center's much-anticipated return to live performances is now expected to occur this fall with a series of Broadway hits, beginning with Pretty Woman: The Musical, September 14-19, 2021.

by Team BWW on January 25, 2021 in Detroit
BroadwayWorld Events is bringing you incredible talent right into your home!

by BWW News Desk on January 23, 2021 in Detroit
Open Book Theatre’s newest One to One Virtual Theatre, Love Space, will feel familiar to Trekkies and other sci-fi fans as it borrows and riffs on a lot of the genre’s tropes. But it goes deeper, too.

by BWW News Desk on January 21, 2021 in Detroit
'The Sound of Us,' a new documentary produced by Yamaha Entertainment Group, seeks to explore the impacts of music as an artform in today's chaotic world.

by BWW News Desk on January 21, 2021 in Detroit
As visitors pass by the University of Michigan Museum of Art, they'll notice a stunning new installation on view through the front windows of the Stenn Gallery.

by BWW News Desk on January 21, 2021 in Detroit
Themes of Black feminism and perseverance will take center stage in a new improvisational performance that will premiere as part of the University of Michigan's winter 2021 Stamps Distinguished Speaker Series season kick-off event on Jan. 22.

by BWW News Desk on January 20, 2021 in Detroit
In an exclusive interview. Rep. Brenda Lawrence tells 'American Black Journal' the harrowing story of the assault on the U.S. Congress Watch tonight at 7:30 on Detroit Public TV (56.1)

by Team BWW on January 19, 2021 in Detroit
Laura Bell Bundy is the first Broadway star to take her teaching talents to our Stage Door site with her 6-week intensive!

by Team BWW on January 21, 2021 in Detroit
Jessica Vosk is stopping by the Seth Rudetsky Concert Series this weekend! We're looking back at past performances before her show on Sunday!

by Student Blogger: Emily Naud on January 19, 2021 in Detroit
It’s become clear during the pandemic that the performing arts have made a significant pivot financially and creatively.

by Team BWW on January 22, 2021 in Detroit
Adam Pascal stopped by The Space for his virtual concert So Far: An Acoustic Retrospective. Check out this clip from his performance as he sings 'Maybe This Time' from Cabaret and buy the concert On Demand here!

by Team BWW on January 20, 2021 in Detroit
Adam Pascal stopped by The Space for his virtual concert So Far: An Acoustic Retrospective. Check out this clip from his performance as he sings 'Pity the Child' from Chess and buy the concert On Demand here!

by Team BWW on January 19, 2021 in Detroit
Jeremy Jordan, Ashley Spencer, Santino Fontana, and Christy Altomare are the latest Broadway stars to join Stephanie J. Block, Sebastian Arcelus, and Jessica Vosk on The Seth Rudetsky Concert Series!

by BWW News Desk on January 18, 2021 in Detroit
Join Morgan James and her husband, guitarist Doug Wamble, for a virtual performance on Friday, February 12, 2021 at 8pm. The duo will perform live from their home studio as they celebrate the one-year anniversary of her album 'Memphis Magnetic.' They will play some of their favorite songs off the album as well as classic covers.

by BWW News Desk on January 18, 2021 in Detroit
It’s not too late to sign up for the array of online winter classes available at Flint Repertory Theatre! Some may have started, but the virtual door is still open.

by BWW News Desk on January 15, 2021 in Detroit
The Detroit Improv Collective (DICo) will present the 14th annual Snow Day improv marathon, Snowed In January 16 & 17.

by BWW News Desk on January 14, 2021 in Detroit
Theatre and Dance at Wayne, the producing arm of the Maggie Allesee Department of Theatre and Dance at Wayne State University is excited to share its first virtual dance production, “Dynamic Perspectives” through it's website on Saturday, January 23 at 5 p.m..

by BWW News Desk on January 14, 2021 in Detroit
The Kalamazoo State Theatre is offering paid, private tours for guests to get an up-close look at the historic concert venue.

by BWW News Desk on January 13, 2021 in Detroit
The University of Michigan has been awarded two $5 million grants through The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation's Just Futures Initiative competition. The grants, led by professors Stephanie Fryberg and Earl Lewis, will fund projects that focus on addressing racial inequity.

by BWW News Desk on January 13, 2021 in Detroit
Acclaimed actor Wendell Pierce is pushing forward a new way of imagining live theater in a lingering pandemic, which has shuttered in-person arts experiences throughout the country.

by BWW News Desk on January 11, 2021 in Detroit
Join Brandie Sutton and Damien Sneed for a virtual concert highlighting American Masters on Friday, January 29 at 8pm. This intimate virtual performance of voice and piano will explore the works of George Gershwin, Leslie Adams, Undine Smith Moore, Duke Ellington and more.