INTO THE WOODS Will Come to Farmers Alley Theatre
Farmers Alley Theatre will present a small-cast, in-the-round production of INTO THE WOODS by Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine, directed by Leonard E.
Michigan Theater Newsroom
The latest news on live theater in Michigan from Broadway shows on tour to regional theater.
GREEN DAY'S AMERICAN IDIOT to Close Flint Repertory Theatre 2025–26 Season
FIM Flint Repertory Theatre will present AMERICAN IDIOT at UM-Flint Theatre, closing its season with the Tony Award-winning rock musical based on Green Day's album, directed by Kevin O'Callaghan.
ALWAYS A BRIDESMAID Will Come to Meadow Brook Theatre
Meadow Brook Theatre will present ALWAYS A BRIDESMAID, a comedy from the writers of The Golden Girls, following four Southern women honoring a lifelong bridesmaid pact made on prom night.
UGLY LIES THE BONE To Be Presented By The Inspired Acting Company
The Inspired Acting Company will present UGLY LIES THE BONE, Lindsey Ferrentino's drama about a veteran returning from Afghanistan facing trauma and recovery, at its Downtown Walled Lake theater this spring.
Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra Unveils 2026/27 Season
The Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra announced its 2026-27 season, led by Chief Conductor Domingo Hindoyan, featuring a complete Beethoven Symphony cycle, six new commissions, and GRAMMY-winner Caroline Shaw as Composer in Focus.
SPIT IN YOUR FACE World Premiere To Be Presented At Detroit Repertory Theatre
The Detroit Repertory Theatre closes its 69th season with the world premiere of SPIT IN YOUR FACE, a political comedy by Paul Heller and Alberto Lomnitz, co-directed by Maurizio Dominguez and Leah Smith.
1776 To Be Presented At Ann Arbor Civic Theatre
Ann Arbor Civic Theatre will present 1776, the Tony Award-winning musical about the drafting of the Declaration of Independence, at the Arthur Miller Theatre, featuring a cast of 26 actors in gender-inclusive roles.
Kalamazoo Symphony Announces 2026/27 Season Featuring Violinist Itzhak Perlman
The Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra announced its 2026/27 season, headlined by violinist Itzhak Perlman and DISNEY'S STAR WARS: A NEW HOPE IN CONCERT, alongside a six-concert Signature Series at Miller Auditorium.
Review: HAMILTON at The Fisher Theatre
Hamilton is the room where it happens—a history remix that’s not throwing away its shot at dazzling you with rhyme, rhythm, and revolution.
Michigan Premiere of CULLUD WATTAH is Coming to Actors' Theatre Grand Rapids
Actors' Theatre Grand Rapids will present the Michigan premiere of Cullud Wattah, Erika Dickerson-Despenza's play set in the aftermath of the Flint Water Crisis, at Spectrum Theater on the Grand Rapids Community College campus.
The Sauk To Host Weekend Of Shakespeare-themed Shows
The Sauk and Pigeon Creek Shakespeare Company will present three Shakespeare-themed performances during Jonesville's Riverfest, including Buzzed Bard, Bottoms's Dream, and Playhouse Creatures.
&JULIET Heads to Wharton Center
Wharton Center is set to host & Juliet this summer.
OPERATION MINCEMEAT Reveals 2026-27 Tour Dates and Cities
The Tony and Olivier Award-winning OPERATION MINCEMEAT announced a full North American tour route spanning over 25 cities, including Chicago, Los Angeles, and Washington, DC, as the Broadway production hits 500 performances.
RAGTIME Will Launch National Tour in Fall 2027
Lincoln Center Theater’s Broadway revival of Ragtime, directed by Kewsong Lee Artistic Director Lear deBessonet, announced today that it will launch a North American Tour in the fall of 2027.
OH, MARY! Reveals Tour Dates and Cities For 2026-27
The North American Tour of Oh, Mary! has announced the dates and cities for its 2026-27 season.
THE OUTSIDERS, BEETLEJUICE, and More Set For Wharton Center's 2026-27 Season
Wharton Center has announced its 2026-2027 Performing Arts Season, which will include Sutton Foster, Ana Gasteyer, and Broadway musicals such as Beetlejuice, The Outsiders, and more.
Play Broadway Games Every Day in May and Win a Merch Prize Pack
BroadwayWorld is launching the May 2026 Games Challenge - a month-long streak competition open to fans across the U.
Former Bay City Civic Leader Sentenced in Scheme That Bankrupted Historic State Theatre
A Michigan man whose financial misconduct pushed the historic Bay City State Theatre into bankruptcy has been sentenced to federal prison, marking a sobering chapter for one of the region's beloved cultural institutions.
DISNEY'S THE LION KING Generates $16M Economic Impact in Grand Rapids
The National Tour of Disney's The Lion King generated over $16.
THE CIDER HOUSE RULES Will Come to the Ringwald Theatre
The Ringwald Theatre in Ferndale, MI will present THE CIDER HOUSE RULES, a two-part stage adaptation of John Irving's novel exploring family, reproductive rights, and identity, directed by Joe Bailey.
LETTICE AND LOVAGE To Be Presented At Open Book Theatre
Open Book Theatre Company will close its 12th season with Peter Shaffer's Tony Award-winning comedy LETTICE AND LOVAGE, featuring community leaders as guest stars in each performance.
Interview: Ruth Crawford of MURDER ON THE LINKS at The Purple Rose Theatre
The Purple Rose Theatre in Chelsea, MI, presents Murder on the Links.
PIPPIN Will Come to Center Stage Theatre This Weekend
Midland Center for the Arts will present Center Stage Theatre's production of PIPPIN, featuring Stephen Schwartz's score and a cast led by Jason Briggs and Jared Kaufman, running for two weekends of performances.
Wharton Center Will Host 2026 SUTTON FOSTER AWARDS Showcase Honoring 170 Michigan Students
Wharton Center for Performing Arts will host the 13th annual Sutton Foster Awards, recognizing 170 students from 85 Michigan high schools for outstanding musical theatre achievement at Cobb Great Hall.
Video: First Look at GOOD NIGHT, OSCAR at Farmers Alley Theatre
Farmers Alley Theatre has released first look footage of GOOD NIGHT, OSCAR, Doug Wright's acclaimed play now playing through May 2, 2026 in a collaborative production with the Gilmore Piano Festival.
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One Monkey Don't Stop No Show The Hilberry Gateway (10/02-10/10) |
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December Dance Concert The Hilberry Gateway (12/10-12/13) |
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The Rocky Horror Picture Show Spooktacular Tour with Barry Bostwick Cobb Great Hall (10/25-10/25) |
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5 Seconds of Summer at Pine Knob Music Theatre Pine Knob Music Theatre (8/06-8/06) |
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Women's Glee Club Fall Concert Hill Auditorium (11/14-11/14) |
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The Phantom of the Opera Cobb Great Hall (8/25-9/05) |
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Tribute: JIMMY BUFFETT THE ENCORE MUSICAL THEATRE COMPANY (7/23-7/25) |
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Murakami by the Sea Arthur Miller Theatre (4/08-4/11) |
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The Shark is Broken Riverbank Theatre (8/15-8/30) |
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Little Shop of Horrors 40th Anniversary Tour with Ellen Greene (the Original Audrey) Fisher Theater (8/21-8/21) |