The latest news on live theater in Michigan from Broadway shows on tour to regional theater.
The University of Michigan's inaugural Michigan Arts Festival will shine a spotlight on the vibrant arts scene at the university and invites students, faculty, staff and the public to engage with the arts through over 100 events, many of which are free.
The MSU College of Arts and Letters’ Department of Theatre, in collaboration with Wharton Center, will present Taking Off!, a high-flying new musical comedy.
BroadwayWorld introduces MyShows, a new feature that lets you track shows you’ve seen, rate productions, share reviews, and connect with friends.
The Midland Symphony Orchestra will mark its 90th season with a lineup that showcases cinematic storytelling to cosmic exploration, promising a thrilling lineup of performances celebrating the power and importance of live orchestral music.
The Purple Rose Theatre Company (PRTC) has announced the first production of their 35th season, “Norma & Wanda” a 20th Anniversary production of the comedy by Jeff Daniels, which originally premiered at The Purple Rose in 2005.
BroadwayWorld has just learned that Heathers The Musical, which recently made its return to New York City at New World Stages, plans to hit the road! Heathers will launch a US tour, beginning in Spring 2027, with tours across other parts of the world to come as well.
Rehearsals are officially underway for the North American tour of The Outsiders, the Tony Award winning Best Musical.
It's (nearly) showtime.
With some of the best musicians performing today, Classic Albums Live will bring this 1977 album back to life for a one-night-only performance at Wharton Center on Saturday, September 2.
Open Book Theatre Company will kick off its twelfth season this fall with the beloved musical The Fantasticks, running September 12–28, 2025, at its intimate Trenton venue.
Actors’ Theatre Grand Rapids will open its 43rd season with the Michigan premiere of Jen Silverman’s Spain, a darkly witty exploration of propaganda, power, and art.
The Encore will kick off its 17th Season with a Tribute Concert dedicated to the legendary Stevie Wonder.
Rehearsals are officially underway for the upcoming North American tour of The Sound of Music.
Farmers Alley Theatre opens its 18th season with Come From Away (Sept.
Theatre NOVA will present the 2025 Michigan Playwrights Festival September 11–14, featuring new plays by Joseph Zettelmaier, Jennifer Lane, Jill Halpern, Andrew Morton, and Sarah Elisabeth Brown.
The Royal Starr Film Festival (RSFF) has announced its return for its 10th Anniversary year, taking place September 11–14, 2025, at the Birmingham 8, Powered by Emagine.
FIM Flint Repertory Theatre has announced its 2025-26 season, marking a pivotal and transformational year.
Black Public Media has launched the Black Stories Production Fund to raise $9 million over two years following a $1.
Country artist Walker Hayes will bring his Unplugged tour to Midland Center for the Arts on October 24, 2026, featuring songs from his new album 17 Problems.
Rehearsals have officially begun for the upcoming North American tour of The Sound of Music.
Three-time GRAMMY Award-winning vocal quintet Pentatonix has officially unveiled their Christmas in the City Tour, which kicks off this November and runs until December 22.
The cast has been announced for the forthcoming 2025-26 tour of Chicago.
All new casting has been announced for the 2025-2026 North American Tour of the Tony Award-winning musical SIX.
All new footage has been released from the North American tour of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, the first touring production of the musical presented by Disney in over 25 years.
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Doja Cat at Little Caesars Arena Little Caesars Arena (10/01-10/01) |
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The Lion King Wharton Center [Cobb Great Hall] (4/08-4/25) |
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Michael Blaustein Michigan Theater (12/04-12/04) |
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Our Town DeWitt Main Theatre (7/10-8/01) |
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Tribute: CROSBY, STILLS, NASH & YOUNG THE ENCORE MUSICAL THEATRE COMPANY (10/23-10/25) |
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Matilda the Musical Croswell Opera House (8/08-8/14) |
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Liverpool Legends "The Complete Beatles Experience!" Midland Center for the Arts (8/21-8/21) |
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Golden Girls: The Laughs Continue Dow Event Center (9/30-9/30) |
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COME FROM AWAY Avon Players (9/11-9/26) |
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Women's Glee Concert Spring Concert Hill Auditorium (4/10-4/10) |
