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Bored Teachers Bring THE STRUGGLE IS REAL! Tour to the Wharton Center
by BWW News Desk - December 03, 2025
The funniest teacher-comedians in the world are back on the road with ALL NEW jokes! Bored Teachers is bringing their all-new “The Struggle is Real!” Comedy Tour to East Lansing.
BWW Q&A: Jeff Thomakos of SCROOGE IN ROUGE at The Inspired Acting Company
by Joshua Wright - December 02, 2025
A madcap, quick-change musical mashup where A Christmas Carol gets delightfully derailed! When 17 out of 20 cast members mysteriously fall ill from a bout of “ham” (bad acting or questionable meat—we may never know), the show must go on with a trio of desperate actors, dozens of quick-changes, and absolutely no shame.
First Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Michigan Awards; NEWSIES THE MUSICAL Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - December 01, 2025
The first standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Michigan Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
2025 COLLABORATION AWARDS To Take Place December 6 At Houghton Hall Arts Community
by BWW News Desk - December 01, 2025
The Women in the Arts & Media Coalition will present the 2025 Collaboration Awards on December 6 at Houghton Hall Arts Community, recognizing partnerships between women and nonbinary artists developing new work across theater, dance, and film.
Disney's FROZEN Begins At The Encore Musical Theatre Company This Week
by BWW News Desk - December 01, 2025
This winter, The Encore Musical Theatre Company invites audiences to step into the kingdom of Arendelle with its upcoming production of Disney's Frozen, running December 4, 2025 through January 11, 2026.
Brighton Center for the Performing Arts To Present THE BEST OF BROADWAY Benefit
by BWW News Desk - November 26, 2025
The Brighton Center for the Performing Arts is setting the stage for romance and community support this Valentine's Day with 'The Best of Broadway: The Music of Andrew Lloyd Webber & More,'
MANNHEIM STEAMROLLER CHRISTMAS Returns to the Wharton Center
by BWW News Desk - November 26, 2025
Chip Davis, founder and creator of Mannheim Steamroller, celebrates 40 Years of his annual Christmas concert tour, making it the longest-running concert tour in the entertainment industry. 
Williamston Theatre To Host 9TH ANNUAL GIVING TUESDAY PLAY-A-THON
by BWW News Desk - November 25, 2025
Williamston Theatre will present its 9th Annual Giving Tuesday Play-A-Thon on December 2, 2025, offering a full day of staged readings free to the public. The lineup will include adaptations, new works, and dark comedies.
Tickets For Disney’s THE LION KING Go On Sale In Grand Rapids On November 24
by BWW News Desk - November 24, 2025
Broadway Grand Rapids and Disney Theatrical Group will place tickets on sale for THE LION KING’s return to DeVos Performance Hall beginning November 24 at noon.
The Intrepid Theatre And Vanishing Elephant Players to Bring RENT To Masonic Temple Of Bay City
by BWW News Desk - November 24, 2025
The Intrepid Theatre and Vanishing Elephant Players will present the rock musical RENT, a heart-pounding story of love, struggle, and resilience in the face of adversity.
ICYMI: Next On Stage: Season 5- Meet the Top 15
by BWW News Desk - November 23, 2025
BroadwayWorld's Next On Stage, Broadway's biggest national competition for high school and college students, returned to reveal the Top 15 performers in both age groups. The Top 15 includes...
Flint Community Players To Offer ASL-Interpreted, Sensory-Friendly Performance Of THE GAME’S AFOOT!
by BWW News Desk - November 21, 2025
Flint Community Players will present a sensory-friendly and ASL-interpreted performance of Ken Ludwig’s The Game’s Afoot! on Saturday, December 6 at 2:30 p.m.
2026 Irving S. Gilmore International Piano Festival Unveils Spring Programming
by BWW News Desk - November 21, 2025
The Gilmore will present the 2026 IRVING S. GILMORE INTERNATIONAL PIANO FESTIVAL from April 30 to May 10, featuring more than 75 performances, premieres, collaborations, and community events across Southwest Michigan.
Voting Open for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Michigan Awards
by BWW Awards - November 21, 2025
Voting is now open for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Michigan Awards. The 2025 Regional Awards honor regional productions, touring shows, and more which had their first performance between October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025.
Watch: Next On Stage's High School & College Top 15 Revealed
by BWW News Desk - November 21, 2025
Who will make the Top 15 of BroadwayWorld's Next On Stage? You'lll have to tune in tonight, November 21 (High School: 7pm ET, College: 9pm ET), to find out!
The Ringwald To Present Holiday Parody STEEL POINSETTIAS In December
by BWW News Desk - November 20, 2025
The Ringwald Theatre will present Steel Poinsettias, a new holiday parody by Vince Kelley, from December 5–21, 2025. The production will feature members of The Ringwald’s ensemble.
Go Comedy! to Celebrate the Holidays With MERRY CRINGEMAS
by BWW News Desk - November 20, 2025
Go Comedy! Is celebrating the holidays with its 16th original Holiday sketch show, Merry Cringemas. A brilliant, fresh cast explores the holidays with heart, wit, and all things cringe.
Cast Set for Detroit Public Theatre's Holiday Cabaret
by BWW News Desk - November 20, 2025
Detroit Public Theatre has revelaed the cast for their 3rd Detroit Public Theatre Holiday Cabaret, directed and co-created by Co-Founder and Co-Producing Artistic Director, Courtney Burkett
SPHINXCONNECT: DISCOVER! And 29TH ANNUAL SPHINX COMPETITION Return In January
by BWW News Desk - November 18, 2025
The Sphinx Organization will return to Detroit in January 2026 with SPHINXCONNECT: DISCOVER! and the 29th Annual SPHINX COMPETITION. The convening will feature more than 30 sessions, workshops, and panels, alongside performances and keynote conversations with leading artists and administrators.
FIM Holiday Schedule to Feature Ballet, Big Band and More
by BWW News Desk - November 17, 2025
Holiday season is right around the corner, and with it, a very merry lineup of performances across FIM venues, from nostalgic notes and cozy traditions to everyone’s favorite action-packed Christmas movie classic.
AN EVENING OF HOLIDAY RADIO PLAYS is Coming to Rosedale Community Players
by BWW News Desk - November 17, 2025
Rosedale Community Players is inviting audiences to experience the magic of the season with An Evening of Holiday Radio Plays, a nostalgic, heartwarming night that brings classic storytelling to life.
A VERY FARMINGTON CHRISTMAS Opening In Farmington Hills, Michigan
by BWW News Desk - November 16, 2025
The Farmington Players Barn is kicking off the holiday season with hilarity, heart and a little hometown magic. A Very Farmington Christmas opens Friday, December 5 in Farmington Hills.
Interview: Caleb Kohler of MATILDA at LionHeart Productions
by Brian Hilbrand - November 12, 2025
LionHeart Productions is presenting Roald Dahl's Matilda.   Inspired by the twisted genius of Roald Dahl, the Tony Award-winning Matilda is the captivating masterpiece from the Royal Shakespeare Company that revels in the anarchy of childhood, the power of imagination, and the inspiring story of a girl who dreams of a better life. With a book by Dennis Kelly and original songs by Tim Minchin, Matilda has won 47 international awards and continues to thrill sold-out audiences of all ages worldwide. Matilda is a little girl with astonishing wit, intelligence, and psychokinetic powers. Her cruel parents dislike her but impress her schoolteacher, Miss Honey. During her first term at school, the two forge a bond as Miss Honey begins to recognize and appreciate Matilda's extraordinary personality. Matilda's school life isn't completely smooth sailing, however – the school's mean headmistress, Miss Trunchbull, hates children and just loves to punish those who don't abide by her rules. But Matilda has courage and cleverness in equal amounts, and could be the school pupils' saving grace! Broadway World Michigan sat down with Caleb Kohler, who plays Bruce, to get his thoughts on the show, cake, and more!
Interview: Luke Lewis of MATILDA at LionHeart Productions
by Brian Hilbrand - November 12, 2025
LionHeart Productions is presenting Roald Dahl's Matilda.   Inspired by the twisted genius of Roald Dahl, the Tony Award-winning Matilda is the captivating masterpiece from the Royal Shakespeare Company that revels in the anarchy of childhood, the power of imagination, and the inspiring story of a girl who dreams of a better life. With a book by Dennis Kelly and original songs by Tim Minchin, Matilda has won 47 international awards and continues to thrill sold-out audiences of all ages worldwide. Matilda is a little girl with astonishing wit, intelligence, and psychokinetic powers. Her cruel parents unlove her but impress her schoolteacher, Miss Honey. During her first term at school, the two forge a bond as Miss Honey begins to recognize and appreciate Matilda's extraordinary personality. Matilda's school life isn't completely smooth sailing, however – the school's mean headmistress, Miss Trunchbull, hates children and just loves to punish those who don't abide by her rules. But Matilda has courage and cleverness in equal amounts, and could be the school pupils' saving grace! Broadway World Michigan sat down with Luke Lewis, who plays Miss Trunchbull, to get his thoughts on the show!
Every Soul Arts Launches With Sofa Stories Film Premiere and Fundraising Kickoff
by BWW News Desk - November 11, 2025
Every Soul Arts, Detroit's newest creative organization supporting young people impacted by homelessness through the arts, will officially launch on Friday, November 21, 2025.

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A Man for Christmas: An NTG Original Musical Parody in Michigan A Man for Christmas: An NTG Original Musical Parody
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A Salute to America (featuring the Manhattan Dolls) in Michigan A Salute to America (featuring the Manhattan Dolls)
Cornwell’s Dinner Theatre (3/3 - 3/14)
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Miller Auditorium (5/28 - 5/28)
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Miller Auditorium (3/21 - 3/21)
Cirque Dreams Holidaze in Michigan Cirque Dreams Holidaze
Miller Auditorium (12/16 - 12/16)
The Game's Afoot in Michigan The Game's Afoot
Flint Community Players (12/5 - 12/14)
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