Michigan Theater Newsroom
The latest news on live theater in Michigan from Broadway shows on tour to regional theater.
Review: THE LION KING at Broadway Grand Rapids
The Lion King has been touring North America for more than 23 years, and during that time has welcomed over 25 million theatergoers, making it North America’s longest-running and most-attended Broadway tour.
BEETLEJUICE, JERSEY BOYS & More Set for Midland Center for the Arts 2026/27 Season
Midland Center for the Arts announced its 2026/27 season, featuring six Broadway national tours including BEETLEJUICE and JERSEY BOYS, five Midland Symphony Orchestra concerts, and five Center Stage Theatre productions.
JOHN & JEN Will Come to The Sauk This Month
The Sauk, Hillsdale County's community theatre, will present JOHN & JEN, a two-person musical following a woman's relationships with her brother and son, both named John, across mid-century America.
Farmington Players Will Perform HELLO DOLLY! at Farmington Players Barn Theater
The Farmington Players will present HELLO DOLLY! at the Farmington Players Barn Theater in Farmington Hills, Michigan, with Laurie Nanes starring as matchmaker Dolly Gallagher Levi opposite Chris Martin as Horace Vandergelder.
Review: FIDDLER ON THE ROOF at Stagecrafters
Fiddler on the Roof follows Tevye, a poor milkman in Anatevka, and his five daughters who choose love over arranged marriages, challenging Tevye’s beliefs about faith and family.
Flint Institute of Music to Present Comedy, Concerts & Family Shows This Spring
The Flint Institute of Music will present a month of performances across its venues, including Stomp, The Gazillion Bubble Show George Lopez stand-up, choral and dance showcases, plus more.
THE WONDER BREAD YEARS Starring Seinfeld Writer Pat Hazell is Coming to Wharton Center
Wharton Center will present The Wonder Bread Years, a comedy show written by and starring former Seinfeld writer Pat Hazell, at the Pasant Theatre in East Lansing, MI.
Pigeon Creek Shakespeare to Present PLAYHOUSE CREATURES at Michigan Venues
Pigeon Creek Shakespeare Company will present April De Angelis' Playhouse Creatures, directed by Kristina McCloskey, at three Michigan venues.
Birmingham Village Players Will Present Sondheim's A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC in 2026
Birmingham Village Players will present A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC by Stephen Sondheim May 1-17, 2026, in Birmingham, MI, featuring a cast sharing their personal connections to the classic score.
BroadwayWorld My Shows is Now Part of the New & Improved App
Since launching last fall, BroadwayWorld My Shows has been the place where theatre fans log every production they've seen, rate performances, write reviews, and document their theatre experiences.
Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra Will Perform WEST SIDE STORY at Miller Auditorium
The Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra will bring one of Broadway's most iconic musicals to life with a fully staged production of West Side Story at Miller Auditorium.
Photos: First Look At RENT at the Encore
Check out production photos for the Encore Musical Theatre Company's production Jonathan Larson’s groundbreaking rock musical RENT, running April 9 through May 3, 2026, in the Maas Theatre.
World Ballet Company Will Perform SWAN LAKE at the Wharton Center in September
World Ballet Company will perform SWAN LAKE at Wharton Center's Cobb Great Hall, featuring a live orchestra, 50 international dancers, and over 150 hand-sewn costumes.
Broadway Grand Rapids To Host Community Night During Disney's THE LION KING
Broadway Grand Rapids announced a Community Night event, offering a Spring Break opportunity for local audiences.
Around The BroadwayWorld: Top News, Reviews, Interviews & More from March 2026
Around the BroadwayWorld is our monthly snapshot of the biggest stories making waves across the global theatre community.
Detroit Symphony Orchestra Releasing New Live Recording of CARMINA BURANA
On Friday, June 26, 2026, the Detroit Symphony Orchestra and Music Director Jader Bignamini will release a new recording of Carl Orff's Carmina Burana on PENTATONE.
Mateo Davis and Alexander Pobutsky Join KING JAMES Cast at Detroit Public Theatre
Detroit Public Theatre announced the cast for KING JAMES by Rajiv Joseph, directed by Courtney Burkett, with previews beginning May 6 and an official press opening on May 9.
MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET Will Come to Meadow Brook Theatre This Spring
Meadow Brook Theatre will present MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET April 22–May 17, 2026, recreating the legendary 1956 Sun Records jam session featuring Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Carl Perkins.
CLUE Begins Performances at Wharton Center This Week
The stage adaptation of CLUE, directed by Broadway's Casey Hushion, runs April 7–12 at Wharton Center's Cobb Great Hall in East Lansing, with tickets starting at $44.
Marc Shaiman to Launch Second Leg of Book Tour With Guests Patti LuPone, Michael Bublé and More
Marc Shaiman will launch a second leg of the Never Mind the Happy: Showbiz Stories from a Sore Winner Book Tour, with special guests Patti LuPone, Michael Buble, and more!
LES MISÉRABLES vs. NEWSIES: Final Round Voting Open For BroadwayWorld's Movie Musical Bracket
Voting is now open for the final round of BroadwayWorld's Annual Bracket! Which film is really the Best Movie Musical of all time? Our editors have selected the options, and now BroadwayWorld invites YOU to join us and our readers in deciding which movie musical deserves the title of The Ultimate Be
BroadwayWorld Goes Even More Global: Now Available in 20 Languages
As New York City and the broader United States prepare to welcome the world for a historic stretch of global events — including FIFA World Cup 2026 and America's 250th Anniversary celebrations — BroadwayWorld is expanding its platform to meet that moment in a meaningful way.
Encore Musical Theatre Company to Present RENT April 9-May 3 in the Maas Theatre
The Encore Musical Theatre Company will present Jonathan Larson's groundbreaking rock musical RENT, which will run April 9-May 3, 2026, in the Maas Theatre.
Sam Logan Khaleghi Directs THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE At Howell Opera House
Emmy-nominated filmmaker Sam Logan Khaleghi makes his stage directorial debut with THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE at the historic Howell Opera House, the first opera staged there in over a century, opening April 24.
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Caamp Meadow Brook Amphitheatre (9/24-9/24) |
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COME FROM AWAY Avon Players (9/11-9/26) |
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The Crucible The Hilberry Gateway (3/05-4/03) |
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The Wiz FIM Whiting Auditorium (6/06-6/06) |
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Women's Glee Concert Spring Concert Hill Auditorium (4/10-4/10) |
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SIX Cobb Great Hall (12/01-12/06) |
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Time Passes: 8 Short Plays by Samuel Beckett Arthur Miller Theatre (10/01-10/11) |
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The Outsiders Cobb Great Hall (6/22-6/27) |
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THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE THE ENCORE MUSICAL THEATRE COMPANY (2/18-3/14) |
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Tribute: MICHAEL JACKSON THE ENCORE MUSICAL THEATRE COMPANY (1/15-1/17) |