Michigan Theater Newsroom
The latest news on live theater in Michigan from Broadway shows on tour to regional theater.
YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN Will Be Performed by Avon Players
A classic horror parody movie by a legend of the entertainment field will come to life on stage in Avon Players’ Young Frankenstein, which begins performances this month.
SPRING AWAKENING Begins At Ann Arbor Civic Theatre In June
Ann Arbor Civic Theatre will present Duncan Sheik/Steven Sater's alt-rock musical SPRING AWAKENING at the Arthur Miller Theater, University of Michigan on June 5-8, 2025.
HARRY POTTER AND THE PRISONER OF AZKABAN IN CONCERT is Coming to Wharton Center
The Harry Potter Film Concert Series will return to Wharton Center with Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban in Concert, the third film in the Harry Potter series.
The University of Michigan's Symphony Band Heads Out On First Tour Since 1990s
The University of Michigan's Symphony Band is hitting the road for the first time in decades.
COVENANT Comes to Detroit Repertory Theatre
The Detroit Repertory Theatre will present its final show of its 68th season, the Michigan Premiere of Covenant by York Walker.
Contest: Win Two Tickets & More To THE GREAT GATSBY On Broadway
Win a pair of tickets to any weekday performance of The Great Gatsby on Broadway starring Ryan McCartan, Sarah Hyland plus a $145 merch bundle, and more.
AVATAR: THE LAST AIRBENDER IN CONCERT Will Return To The Fisher Theatre In October
Avatar: The Last Airbender In Concert – The 20th Anniversary Tour will land at Detroit’s Fisher Theatre Saturday, October 18 at 8:00 p.
X And Los Lobos Come To The Fisher Theatre In September
Two legendary bands, one historic tour! X and Los Lobos—pillars of the Los Angeles music scene—are teaming up for their first national tour together to celebrate 99 Years of Rock ‘N' Roll.
HAMILTON Comes To Wharton Center In May
The Tony Award winning musical HAMILTON for its return to East Lansing at Wharton Center this May.
HARRY POTTER AND THE PRISONER OF AZKABAN IN CONCERT is Coming to Wharton Center
The Harry Potter Film Concert Series will return to Wharton Center with Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban in Concert, the third film in the Harry Potter series.
THE LOVE LIST Begins At ThumbCoast Theaters In May
The Love List will run May 3 - June 15 at The Riverbank Theatre.
RIDE THE CYCLONE Comes to Farmers Alley Theatre
Coming off the heels of the enormously popular, sold out and extended production of A Jukebox for the Algonquin, Farmers Alley Theatre presents the Kalamazoo premiere of Ride the Cyclone.
BLACK VIOLIN Full Circle Tour Comes To Wharton Center Next Week
Grammy-nominated duo Black Violin, known for their innovative fusion of classical and hip-hop, will take the stage at Wharton Center for one night only on Wednesday, April 30, 2025.
Photos: First-Look Photos of A DOLL'S HOUSE at Inspired Acting Company
The Inspired Acting Company has released first-look photos from their new production of the Tony Award-winning revival of Henrik Ibsen’s A DOLL’S HOUSE.
BOTTICELLI IN THE FIRE is Coming to Actors' Theatre Grand Rapids
Actors' Theatre Grand Rapids will set the stage ablaze with the Michigan premiere of Jordan Tannahill's electrifying play, 'Botticelli in the Fire'.
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Ballet Biarritz to Perform THE SEASONS at Cobb Great Hall
Be whisked into the night with Ballet Biarritz and their most recent work, The Seasons at Cobb Great Hall.
Midland Center Winds Back The Clock With Stephen Sondheim's MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG
Center Stage Theatre will close out its 2024/2025 season next month with Merrily We Roll Along, the cult classic musical from legendary composer Stephen Sondheim.
Saxophonist and Musical Humorist Daniel Bennett Comes to The Detroit Library
New York saxophonist Daniel Bennett has been hailed as one of the most original and unpredictable musical voices of his generation.
Terrance Simien and the Zydeco Experience Coming to the Pasant Theatre
When it comes to Creole culture and Zydeco music, two-time Grammy award-winning Terrance Simien and the Zydeco Experience will bring generations of passion, training, and spirit to life at the Pasant Theatre.
BROADWAY'S NEXT HIT MUSICAL is Coming to Pasant Theatre in April
Broadway's Next Hit Musical will appear at Wharton Center.
Wharton Center for Performing Arts to Host 13th Annual Sutton Foster Awards
Wharton Center for Performing Arts will host the 13th annual Sutton Foster Awards, where the spotlight will shine on the brightest stars of high school musical theatre from across the state of Michigan.
Fred Grandy to Lead THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST At The Encore Musical Theatre Company
The Encore Musical Theatre Company will present a fresh take on Oscar Wilde's iconic comedy The Importance of Being Earnest, starring Fred Gandy.
Cast Set For World Premiere of SOFT TARGET By Emily Kaczmarek
Detroit Public Theatre has announced the cast for SOFT TARGET, a world premiere play written by Emily Kaczmarek, and directed by Jaki Bradley, who comes to DPT fresh from directing the Off Broadway hit All Nighter.
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John Cameron Mitchell: Hedwig 25th Anniversary Movie Tour The Fillmore Detroit (10/21-10/21) |
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A CHORUS LINE THE ENCORE MUSICAL THEATRE COMPANY (6/17-7/18) |
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Rumors Hook & Ladder Theatre Company (8/07-8/09) |
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The Rocket Man Show FIM Whiting Auditorium (10/01-10/01) |
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Jimmy Buffett's Escape to Margaritaville Cornwell’s Dinner Theatre (7/09-8/22) |
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Alicia Keys' Hell's Kitchen Cobb Great Hall (1/19-1/24) |
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Women's Glee Concert Spring Concert Hill Auditorium (4/10-4/10) |
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Tribute: MICHAEL JACKSON THE ENCORE MUSICAL THEATRE COMPANY (1/15-1/17) |
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The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe Tibbits Opera House (7/31-8/08) |
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University of Michigan Dance Company 2027 Power Center for the Performing Arts (2/11-2/14) |