Michigan Theatre Newsroom

When classic holiday tunes add a modern mariachi twist, there's no telling how festive the celebration can be! The two-time Latin Grammy-nominated band Mariachi Herencia de México will appear at Wharton Center on December 12, 2024, at 7:30PM, for their performance of A Mariachi Christmas.

Michael Lluberes, the founding producing artistic director of FIM Flint Repertory Theatre, is leaving the theatre after more than six years of service. Learn more about his plans here!

Electric Forest has unveiled the initial lineup for its 2025 edition, returning to Rothbury, Michigan from June 19-22, 2025.

GRAMMY Award winning and multi-platinum jazz singer Diana Krall has announced she will embark on a nationwide 35-city U.S. tour, commencing on April 22, 2025 in Dallas, TX at the AT&T Performing Arts Center.

Naruto The Symphonic Experience, fresh off its successful European tour seen by more than 60,000 fans, will visit more than 60 cities on its first North American tour including a stop at Detroit’s Fisher Theatre. Learn how to purchase tickets.

David Sedaris, author of the previous bestsellers Calypso, Naked, Me Talk Pretty One Day, Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim, and regular National Public Radio contributor will be appearing for one night only at the Fisher Theatre on April 8, 2025 at 7:30 p.m.

Why do we create art? This broad yet poignant question is always plaguing the minds of performing arts practitioners, especially in light of trying and divisive global events. For some, art serves as a pure creative outlet, but for me, it has become a means to bridge performance and philanthropy, creating a tangible impact beyond the arts sector.

Each student’s approach to staying sane in the busiest times of the year is different, and it’s important to find the cocktail that works for you. Through a combination of proactivity, digital organization, and creative outlets, I’ve managed to achieve an array of goals throughout my collegiate education.

Blackboard Plays and the Parent Artist Advocacy League will partner to uplift the stories of Black families for the 3rd Annual Black Motherhood and Parenting New Play Festival.

Avenue Q is being performed by a new Grand Rapids Group, Making its Grand Rapids debut. National Broadway Theatre is a non-profit, which pays actors for their work, a first for West Michigan and one of few in the state.  We have a Professional Opera Company, a Professional Symphony/ Chorus, and a Professional Ballet, just no professional paid local theatre outside of the tours that come through town.  We have a great group of community theatre in the West Michigan area and the founder wanted to bring something new to the area and make a place where actors could be compensated for their art.    Avenue Q currently playing through Sunday, Dec 1st, 2024 at Ambrosia Theater.

Prepare yourself for electrifying illusions with Bill Blagg as he presents Family Magic the Wharton Center in December. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Just in time for the holiday season, tickets for the return engagement of HAMILTON in Michigan will be on sale, for a limited time only. Learn more and see how to purchase!

Patrick Barlow, writer of the Broadway and West End hit The 39 Steps, has retold Charles Dickens’ holiday classic, and this unique production is filled with music, puppetry, pantomime, and farce

Williamston Theatre will continue its tradition of giving theatre to the community by presenting staged readings of plays on Giving Tuesday. Learn more about the readings here!

In the spirit of past hits Have Yourself a Misery Little Christmas, A Very Golden Girls Christmas, Who’s Holiday?, and Jingle Babs, comes The E(X-Mas)ist written by Vince Kelley and playing December 6-22, 2024 in Ferndale.

Stagecrafters has announced the opening of DISNEY'S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST this Friday. Tickets for Beauty and the Beast are now on sale and can be purchased online.

Stardew Valley is returning to concert halls around the world on its second international concert tour. Stardew Valley: Symphony of Seasons will play Detroit’s Fisher Theatre. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Yes, Virginia,There is a Santa Claus comes to The Boardwalk Theatre in St. Clair. Based on a true and timeless story this heartwarming and uplifting play is the perfect start to the holiday season the whole family will enjoy. 

Sesame Street Live! Say Hello will bring the beloved characters from the iconic Sesame Street to life in a brand-new interactive production. Learn more about the show here!

My days are packed with classes, tech theater, and lab work, but after some trial and error, I've found a few strategies that help keep me organized.

My plans for this semester are a mix of the familiar and the new. I’m holding onto the things that ground me, but I’m also making space for unexpected paths!

Avenue Q, the Tony-winning Best Musical in 2004, will be featured at National Broadway Theatre in Grand Rapids from November 22nd to December 1st.

The Inspired Acting Company has released photos of “Moon Man Walk,” a story about love, family, and the secrets we keep by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright, James Ijames.

Miller Auditorium has announced its 2025 lineup featuring THE SIMON & GARFUNKEL STORY and R.E.S.P.E.C.T., a tribute to Aretha Franklin's music.

Bill Blagg will bring Family Magic to the Wharton Center next month. Family Magic is not a typical ‘magic show,' but rather a whirlwind of comedy, wonder, and mind-blowing surprises for all.