Detroit Newsroom Michigan Opera Theatre Founder David DiChiera Passes Away of Pancreatic Cancer
by BWW News Desk on September 19, 2018 in Detroit Dr. David DiChiera, Founder and long-time General Director of Michigan Opera Theatre (MOT), died today at his home in Detroit with his family by his side. He was 83 years old and had been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in March, 2017. (more...)  iLuminate To Perform In Kalamazoo On Sept. 29
by BWW News Desk on September 18, 2018 in Detroit iLuminate, the innovative entertainment company that electrifies audiences around the globe with its glow-in-the-dark dance and acrobatic shows, will be performing in Kalamazoo, MI, on Sept. 29, 2018, at the Miller Auditorium. (more...)  Academy Of St. Martin In The Fields Ensemble Performs Schubert Octet
by BWW News Desk on September 18, 2018 in Detroit The Chamber Music Society of Detroit presents London's famed Academy of St. Martin in the Fields Chamber Ensemble on Saturday, October 6, 8:00 PM performing Schubert's epic Octet in F major for Winds and Strings, D. 803. The concert takes place at Seligman Performing Arts Center, located at 22305 West 13 Mile Road, at Lahser Road, on the Detroit Country Day School campus. (more...)  Historic & Radical National Performance Troupe Comes to Detroit
by BWW News Desk on September 18, 2018 in Detroit Carrie Morris Arts Production (CMAP) welcomes, for the second time, Bread & Puppet Theater to Detroit this month. The troupe brings with them their 14-week continental traveling show The Grasshopper Rebellion Circus on Saturday September 29, 8:00PM at 2221 Carpenter St, Detroit. (more...)  Meadow Brook Theatre Presents ARSENIC AND OLD LACE
by BWW News Desk on September 17, 2018 in Detroit Two sweet, older ladies who look like they wouldn't hurt a fly have been adding a dash of something special to their elderberry wine. Poison. (more...)  CLUE Comes to The Ringwald Theatre
by BWW News Desk on September 17, 2018 in Detroit To make a long story short (too late!), Clue-the classic board-game-turned-movie-now turns into a crowd-pleasing on-stage farce at The Ringwald Theatre, from October 5th through November 5th. (more...)  BWW Interview: From Maui to Michigan, Rachel Bay Jones Will Perform Her SOMETHING BEAUTIFUL CONCERT as the Season Opener for Detroit's Cabaret 313 on Sept. 22.
by Julie Yolles on September 17, 2018 in Detroit Since leaving Dear Evan Hansen on August 5th Rachel Bay Jones has gone from Maui to Michigan on September 22 when she'll bring 'Something Beautiful,' her one-woman concert to Detroit, as the season opener for the Cabaret 313 musical series. Here's what Rachel Bay Jones had to say about being a devoted working mom who's staying right here. (more...)  Cast Announced For The Sauk's ANATOMY OF A MURDER
by BWW News Desk on September 16, 2018 in Detroit The Sauk, Hillsdale County's community theatre, will present ANATOMY OF A MURDER for eight performances October 11-21. The courtroom drama is based on an actual case that took place in the Upper Peninsula presided over by Hillsdale Circuit Court Judge Charles O. Arch, Sr. Defeated for re-election as District Attorney, Paul Biegler isn't looking forward to becoming a defense attorney, but his first case is sensational: a lieutenant is accused of murdering the bartender who allegedly raped his wife. It's a high-stakes battle of wit and determination as Biegler uses every device to save the officer's neck. (more...)  Upcoming Non-Equity Auditions Sunday, Sep. 16
by Audition Roundup on September 16, 2018 in Detroit Updated this week! Check out upcoming Non-Equity Auditions from Sunday, September 16, 2018 for productions in your area and around the country. (more...)  Farmers Alley Theatre Opens Season 11 With a Tribute to Judy Garland in BEYOND THE RAINBOW
by BWW News Desk on September 15, 2018 in Detroit Farmers Alley Theatre is thrilled to return home to its original downtown black-box location at 221 Farmers Alley for the entirety of the upcoming 2018-19 season. To kick off season 11, what better way to return home than with a look at the Hollywood Icon who uttered that famous phrase while clicking her heels - BEYOND THE RAINBOW: The Judy Garland Musical - running September 28th through October 14th. (more...)  BWW Interview: Mystic Inscho of SCHOOL OF ROCK - THE MUSICAL at The Wharton Center says It's a Great Story!
by Katie Laban on September 14, 2018 in Detroit Get ready to rock, East Lansing! School of Rock - the Musical, Andrew Lloyd Webber's high-octane Broadway and West End hit, is coming to the Wharton Center's Cobb Great Hall starting September 18thas part of the MSU Federal Credit Union Broadway at Wharton Center Series. The show is based on the hit 2003 film of the same name, features music from the movie, as well as an original score by Andrew Lloyd Webber, and so much more! School of Rock will make the audience laugh, excite them with the incredible music, and astound them with the impressive cast. BroadwayWorld Detroit had a chance to speak with the one of the talented young performers, Mystic Inscho, about the show and life on tour. (more...)  U-M Celebrates 2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY's 50th Birthday With Live Orchestral Performance, Panel Discussion
by BWW News Desk on September 14, 2018 in Detroit Long recognized as one of the greatest science fiction works of all time, 2001: A Space Odyssey is celebrated for its technological realism. The themes it raises, in artificial intelligence and deep space exploration, remain relevant today. Events include: (more...)  BWW Review: THE WILD PARTY at Stagecrafters is Anything but Tame - It's Wild!
by Katie Laban on September 14, 2018 in Detroit Stagecrafters current production is anything but tame, it's wild! The provocative and tantalizing show, The Wild Party, with book, music, and lyrics by former Oak Park resident Andrew Lippa, will keep the audience on the edge of their seats until last beat drops.The Wild Party is currently running at the Baldwin Theatre until September 30th in downtown Royal Oak and definitely not a party to be missed! (more...)  Go Comedy! Announces Fall Lineup
by BWW News Desk on September 13, 2018 in Detroit As Go Comedy! approaches its Tenth anniversary, it's proud to present its latest original comedy, Three Two One Thursday evenings at 8:00pm September 13 through November 1. Tickets for all Go Comedy! shows are on sale online at www.gocomedy.net or in person starting at 6:00pm Wednesday through Sunday at the Go Comedy! Box Office. (more...)  Join the HAMILTUNES Public Sing-Along With Mosaic Youth Theatre
by BWW News Desk on September 13, 2018 in Detroit In coordination with Mosaic Youth Theatre and Mid Town Detroit, Inc, Broadway In Detroit will celebrate the start of its exciting 2018-19 season with a special event - "HAMILTUNES." This public sing-along will be held on Friday, September 21 from 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. in New Center Park, located at 2998 West Grand Boulevard, in Detroit, directly across from the Fisher Theatre. (more...)  BWW Interview: Reece Culverhouse of DISNEY'S THE LION KING JR. at Southgate Community Players Young People's Theatre says It's all Fun and Family-Oriented!
by Katie Laban on September 14, 2018 in Detroit Southgate Community Players Young People's Theatre production of Disney's The Lion King Jr. opens Friday, September 14th in Southgate. The show takes the audience on a journey to the African savannah in this classic Disney tale that follows the adventurous Simba, a young lion cub, whose destiny to become king puts him in imminent danger to his Uncle Scar's desire for the throne. BroadwayWorld Detroit had a chance to speak Reece Culverhouse who plays Nala, Simba's best friend in the show, before it opens this weekend. (more...)  Regional Roundup: Top New Features This Week Around Our BroadwayWorld 9/14 - PHANTOM, LEGALLY BLONDE, and More!
by BWW Special on September 14, 2018 in Detroit BroadwayWorld presents a comprehensive weekly roundup of regional stories around our Broadway World, which include videos, editor spotlights, regional reviews and more. This week, we feature THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, LEGALLY BLONDE, AVENUE Q and More! (more...)  Slipstream Presents RUTHLESS! The Musical
by BWW News Desk on September 14, 2018 in Detroit Talent. Where does it come from? Is it something passed down from generation to generation? Or is it something more? (more...) ![Little Door Theatre Performs Edgar Allan Poe Tribute, DEEP INTO THE DARKNESS]](https://images.bwwstatic.com/columnpic10/2002004AEA6DEB-FAF2-3E93-CDA931AAFB30A202.jpg) Little Door Theatre Performs Edgar Allan Poe Tribute, DEEP INTO THE DARKNESS]
by BWW News Desk on September 13, 2018 in Detroit Join Little Door Theatre as we creep into the Halloween season with our haunting Edgar Allan Poe tribute, Deep into the Darkness. We will be featuring two of Poe's most frightening short stories, The Tell-Tale Heart and Ligeia, and taking a new spin on the original classic tales. (more...)  Matrix Announces Female-centric 2018-2019 Season
by BWW News Desk on September 13, 2018 in Detroit Female-identifying playwrights and directors are at the forefront of Matrix Theatre Company's 2018-2019 Mainstage Season. This exciting selection of carefully-chosen plays spans a broad range of topics designed to encourage audiences to examine their own beliefs and their reaction to information presented to them in their daily lives. Individual ticket sales will go on sale Monday, September 17. Ticket prices start at $17. Mainstage Flex Passes may be purchased at a reduced rate. Group rates are available for most shows. For further information on the 2018-2019 season, or to order tickets, go to www.matrixtheatre.org, or call 313 967 0599. (more...)  Detroit Mercy Theatre Company Opens Its 48th Season With A Michigan Premiere
by BWW News Desk on September 13, 2018 in Detroit The Detroit Mercy Theatre Company opens their 48th season with the Michigan Premiere of Wittenberg, September 28 - October 14, written by David Davalos. Performances will be at The Marlene Boll Theatre inside the Boll Family YMCA in downtown Detroit. (more...)  The Farmington Players Present BRIGHTON BEACH MEMOIRS
by BWW News Desk on September 13, 2018 in Detroit Get ready for a laugh-out-loud and heartwarming classic from the late great "King of Comedy" Neil Simon. The Farmington Players will open the season with Simon's coming-of-age tale, Brighton Beach Memoirs, the 18th Simon show to be performed at the Barn. It's the first in a trio of the playwright's semi-autobiographical stories about growing up in an impoverished Jewish family in 1930's Brooklyn. (more...) Kickshaw Theatre Announces Fall Production MILVOTCHKEE, VISCONSIN
by BWW News Desk on September 13, 2018 in Detroit Kickshaw Theatre presents Milvotchkee, Visconsin by Laura Jacqmin, a fascinating story about a woman's journey through dementia, September 13 through October 7, 2018, at the Interfaith Center for Spiritual Growth located on Airport Boulevard just off of South State Street in Ann Arbor. (more...) Planet Ant Presents 'Live Out Fest' Celebrating National Coming Out Day and LGBTQ+ Creative Identity
by BWW News Desk on September 12, 2018 in Detroit Planet Ant Theatre is thrilled to join forces with Kristi Faulkner Dance for the first annual Live Out Fest, featuring the world premiere of "Not In My House" in part of a three-day festival celebrating LGBTQ+ identity & freedom. Kicking off on National Coming Out Day, Live Out Fest is a tribute to the healing, liberating, revolutionary power of art to the LGBTQ+ community. Live Out seeks to bring the local community together from all corners of metro Detroit to celebrate and connect with one another through our collective commitment to stand in truth and consciously live out our most beautiful, authentic, queer selves - expressed through the creation and integration of art in all its forms. The festival features dance, music, spoken-word poetry, performance art, comedy, burlesque, and more from local artists and creatives in the LGBTQ+ community. (more...)  Wild Swan Theater Announces 2018-19 Season; JACK AND THE BEANSTALK, CHARLOTTE'S WEB, and More
by BWW News Desk on September 11, 2018 in Detroit Wild Swan Theater Co-Artistic Directors Hilary Cohen and Sandy Ryder announce the company's 39th season of performances. Nationally regarded as one of the finest theaters for young people in the country, Wild Swan produces artistic, accessible and affordable theater for families. (more...) |
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