The Sauk To Open 2026 Season With ARSENIC AND OLD LACE
The Sauk will open its 2026 season with Arsenic and Old Lace, running February 5–15 in Jonesville, Michigan.
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Alice Cooper to Rock Mershon Auditorium This April
Rock legend Alice Cooper will perform at Mershon Auditorium on April 23 as part of the 'Alice’s Attic Tour', celebrating QFM96's Birthday Bash.
Video: DIRTY DANCING IN CONCERT Stars Talk Upcoming Tour
Dirty Dancing in Concert is bringing its magic back to Europe and North America in 2026 for a world tour spanning more than 100 cities.
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.
Midland Center For The Arts To Produce PIPPIN; Replacing Previously Announced 1776
Midland Center for the Arts has announced it will produce Pippin in spring 2026, replacing the previously scheduled production of 1776.
Theaters Cancel Performances Due to Severe Weather - Updating Live
As a powerful winter storm moves across large portions of the United States, BroadwayWorld is monitoring performance cancellations, schedule changes, and venue closures affecting Broadway, touring productions, regional theatre, and live events nationwide.
The University of Michigan Department of Musical Theatre to Present New Works Festival 2026
The University of Michigan Department of Musical Theatre is currently hosting two creative teams for their New Works Festival, which will be presented in February to an invitation-only audience
POOR CLARE to Be Presented by Detroit Mercy Theatre Company
Detroit Mercy Theatre Company will present POOR CLARE by Chiara Atik as part of the inaugural season of the Detroit Mercy Black Box Theatre.
Ten Films Selected For Inaugural HBCU Week Now Student Film Festival
Ten student short films have been selected for the inaugural HBCU Week NOW Student Film Festival, produced by Maryland Public Television and Black Public Media.
Gilda’s Club Grand Rapids To Host LAUGHFEST 2026
SEO blurb: LaughFest 2026 will return to West Michigan as a community-wide comedy festival produced by Gilda’s Club Grand Rapids.
Video: Watch the Next On Stage: Season 6 Finale
The big day is almost here! After months of hard work, the six finalists of BroadwayWorld's Next on Stage: Season 6 will hit the stage in New York City for the our live finale at 54 Below.
MRS. DOUBTFIRE And More Set for Flint Institute of Music In 2026
Audiences can experience a range of music, theatre, youth programming, and live-to-film events across venues presented by Flint Institute of Music (FIM) throughout January and February.
Midland Center For The Arts To Introduce Digital Tickets Beginning 2025–26 Season
Midland Center for the Arts will introduce digital tickets beginning with its 2025–26 season.
Winners Announced For The 2025 BroadwayWorld Michigan Awards
Winners have been announced 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.
KIMBERLY AKIMBO To Have East Lansing Premiere at Wharton Center
KIMBERLY AKIMBO, winner of five 2023 Tony Awards, including BEST MUSICAL and the most critically acclaimed musical of its season, will make its East Lansing premiere in Wharton Center's Cobb Great Hall from March 10-15, 2026.
LionHeart Productions Will Present TWELVE ANGRY JURORS
LionHeart Productions is set to stage the compelling courtroom drama TWELVE ANGRY JURORS in Grant, Michigan, starting January 11, 2026.
Williamston Theatre Starts Off 2026 With DIAL M FOR MURDER
Williamston Theatre will present THE GREAT ADVENTURE, a captivating new play, starting January 2026.
A JOYRIDE IN MEMORY CARE Comes to Ann Arbor's Brand-New Forge Theater
Dementia Friendly Services will present “A Joyride in Memory Care” written and performed by Ann Arbor native Rick Sperling, February 20-22 at Forge Theater, a new studio performance space in Ann Arbor.
FOR COLORED GIRLS... is Coming to Planet Ant Theatre
For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide / When the Rainbow Is Enuf by Ntozake Shange will be presented by The Chocolate Box Theater Company in partnership with Planet Ant Theatre.
THE GREAT GATSBY National Tour Reveals Full Cast
Full casting has been announced for the North American Tour of THE GREAT GATSBY, a new musical.
KAYAK By Jordan Hall Comes to Theatre NOVA
Theatre NOVA, Ann Arbor's resident nonprofit professional theatre specializing in new plays will present “Kayak” by Jordan Hall, running January 30 - February 22, 2026.
Contest: Win Opening Night Tickets to TITANIQUE on Broadway
Enter to win two tickets to opening night on Sunday, April 12, 2026, dinner, and a merch pack from Titanique on Broadway! The prize includes opening night tickets, dinner for two, and a merch prize pack.
THE CLASSIC KING Comes to The Purple Rose Theatre Company
The Purple Rose Theatre Company (PRTC) has announced the winter production of their 35th season, “The Classic King” a world-premiere comedy by Richard Johnson.
Lynn Nottage's INTIMATE APPAREL to be Presented by Rosedale Community Players
Rosedale Community Players will present its upcoming production of Intimate Apparel by Lynn Nottage.
PRIMARY TRUST Comes to Farmers Alley Theatre
Farmers Alley Theatre will ring in the new year and present Primary Trust by Eboni Booth.
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Chicago the Musical Boardwalk Theatre (9/26-10/11) |
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December Dance Concert The Hilberry Gateway (12/10-12/13) |
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Rumors Hook & Ladder Theatre Company (8/07-8/09) |
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Away in the Basement: A Church Basement Ladies Christmas Cornwell’s Dinner Theatre (11/03-12/20) |
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Next to Normal DeWitt Main Theatre (7/23-7/31) |
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Tribute: MICHAEL JACKSON THE ENCORE MUSICAL THEATRE COMPANY (1/15-1/17) |
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La Rondine (The Swallow) Power Center for the Performing Arts (11/05-11/08) |
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Frozen Croswell Opera House (11/21-12/04) |
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Prince of the Pulpit Ford Community and Performing Arts Center (9/19-9/20) |
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The Notebook Cobb Great Hall (10/27-11/01) |