Michigan Theatre Newsroom
The latest theatre news from Michigan — show openings, casting announcements, reviews, and touring productions.
Nominations Open For The 2025 BroadwayWorld Michigan Awards
Nominations are now open for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Michigan Awards! The 2025 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025.
THE DROWSY CHAPERONE And More Announced for Midland Center For The Arts 2025–26 Season
Midland Center for the Arts has unveiled a 2025–26 season filled with timeless stories and bold voices, featuring theatrical productions from Center Stage Theatre, performances from the Choirs at the Center, and youth productions showcasing local student talent.
Liverpool Legends to Bring THE COMPLETE BEATLES EXPERIENCE to Flagstar Strand Theatre
Grammy-nominated and internationally acclaimed tribute band Liverpool Legends will bring The Complete Beatles Experience to the Flagstar Strand Theatre on Sunday, November 16, 2025, at 7:00 p.
BWW Q&A: Laura Heikkinen on CRIMES OF THE HEART at The Inspired Acting Company
The Inspired Acting Company is a non-profit 501(c)3 professional theatre operating in Walled Lake, Michigan (Commerce Township).
Cast Announced at Detroit Public Theatre for HERE THERE ARE BLUEBERRIES
Detroit Public Theatre (DPT) has announced the cast for Here There Are Blueberries, conceived by Moisés Kaufman and written by Moisés Kaufman and Amanda Gronich.
Jimmy Fallon to Bring THE TONIGHT SHOW to Detroit for Special One-Night Episode
“The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” is hitting the road and heading to the Motor City for its first-ever visit to Detroit, for a one-night-only special episode at the historic Detroit Opera House on Sunday, Sept.
BroadwayWorld Launches Stage Mag 2.0, Adding Print-Ready Programs to Free Digital Platform
BroadwayWorld’s industry-leading, completely free digital show program service, Stage Mag, announced the launch of Stage Mag 2.
U-M Launches Fall Michigan Arts Festival
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.
TAKING OFF! Comes to the Wharton Center
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 Launches My Shows: A New Way to Track and Share Your Theatre Journey
BroadwayWorld introduces MyShows, a new feature that lets you track shows you’ve seen, rate productions, share reviews, and connect with friends.
Midland Symphony Orchestra to Celebrate 90th Season With HOLIDAY POPS and More
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.
NORMA & WANDA Comes to The Purple Rose Theatre Company
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.
HEATHERS Will Launch Tour of the US, UK, Australia and New Zealand
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.
Photos: Meet the Cast of THE OUTSIDERS National Tour
Rehearsals are officially underway for the North American tour of The Outsiders, the Tony Award winning Best Musical.
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Classic Albums Live Will Perform Fleetwood Mac: 'RUMOURS' at the Wharton
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 To Present THE FANTASTICKS In September
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.
Jen Silverman’s SPAIN Launches Actors’ Theatre Grand Rapids’ 43rd Season
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 to Open 17th Season With Tribute Concert To Stevie Wonder
The Encore will kick off its 17th Season with a Tribute Concert dedicated to the legendary Stevie Wonder.
Video: In Rehearsals with the Cast of THE SOUND OF MUSIC National Tour
Rehearsals are officially underway for the upcoming North American tour of The Sound of Music.
COME FROM AWAY Opens In September At Farmers Alley Theatre
Farmers Alley Theatre opens its 18th season with Come From Away (Sept.
Theatre NOVA Announces Lineup for 2025 Michigan Playwrights Festival
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.
Royal Starr Film Festival Celebrates 10th Anniversary This September
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.
Flint Rep Collaborates with UM-Flint Theatre for 2025-2026 Season
FIM Flint Repertory Theatre has announced its 2025-26 season, marking a pivotal and transformational year.
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Footloose Boardwalk Theatre (7/11-8/02) |
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Alicia Keys' Hell's Kitchen Cobb Great Hall (1/19-1/24) |
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98th Annual Spring Dance Concert The Hilberry Gateway (4/23-4/25) |
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Jimmy Buffett's Escape to Margaritaville Cornwell’s Dinner Theatre (7/09-8/22) |
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Michael Blaustein Michigan Theater (12/04-12/04) |
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Guys & Dolls Bay City Players (4/24-5/09) |
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August Wilson's Ma Rainey's Black Bottom FIM Flint Repertory Theatre (9/18-10/04) |
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SIX (Boleyn Tour) Wharton Center [Cobb Great Hall] (12/01-12/06) |
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Tribute: SARA BAREILLES THE ENCORE MUSICAL THEATRE COMPANY (5/20-5/23) |
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West Side Story Corson Auditorium (8/06-8/09) |