Video: The Teen Critics' Great Expectations are Met at THE OUTSIDERS
BroadwayWorld's Teen Critics continues with Ava (13), Ellie (12), and Zander (13), who recently headed to the Bernard B.
Michigan Theater Newsroom
The latest news on live theater in Michigan from Broadway shows on tour to regional theater.
THE 39 STEPS to Close Williamston Theatre's 19th Season
Williamston Theatre announced THE 39 STEPS as the final production of its 19th season, with cast members Patrick Loos and Ryan Patrick Welsh returning after appearing in DIAL M FOR MURDER earlier this season.
FIDDLER ON THE ROOF At The Encore Musical Theatre Company To Host Sensory Friendly Performance
The Encore Musical Theatre Company will present a sensory-friendly performance of FIDDLER ON THE ROOF in Dexter, MI, featuring softened lighting and sound, quiet spaces, and open doors for audiences with sensory sensitivities or special needs.
Video: 'Waving Through A Window' Preview from DEAR EVAN HANSEN at Farmers Alley Theatre
Farmers Alley Theatre has released a promotional video of Keegan Sells singing 'Waving Through A Window' from its upcoming production of DEAR EVAN HANSEN, the Tony and Grammy Award-winning musical set to open at the Kalamazoo venue on July 9.
Around The BroadwayWorld: Top News, Reviews, Interviews & More from May 2026
Around the BroadwayWorld is our monthly snapshot of the biggest stories making waves across the global theatre community.
BroadwayWorld Launches Producer Fantasy Game
BroadwayWorld's new Producer Fantasy Game lets fans draft six Broadway shows and earn points from real box office grosses, awards, and weekly predictions.
Photos: FIDDLER ON THE ROOF At The Encore Theatre
Check out photos of Fiddler on the Roof at The Encore Musical Theatre Company.
Quota Foundation Of Genesee County Awards $5,000 Grant To FIM Flint School Of Performing Arts
The Quota Foundation of Genesee County awarded a $5,000 grant to FIM Flint School of Performing Arts to support its Seeing Stars Tuition Assistance program, helping remove financial barriers to arts education for students in need.
ALMOST HEAVEN: JOHN DENVER'S AMERICA At The Great Lakes Center For The Arts
Great Lakes Center for the Arts will present ALMOST HEAVEN: JOHN DENVER'S AMERICA, a celebration of the singer-songwriter's legacy featuring songs like 'Take Me Home, Country Roads' and 'Rocky Mountain High,' in Petoskey/Bay Harbor, MI.
ROBERTO CLEMENTE: A DIAMOND WITHIN to Open After Health-Related Casting Change
Plowshares Theatre Company's world premiere production in Detroit has rescheduled its opening after actor Monrico Ward stepped down due to health challenges following a serious aneurysm.
Milica Govich Retires After 22 Years at Oakland University Theatre Program
Actress and special lecturer Milica Govich is retiring from Oakland University's School of Music, Theatre and Dance after 22 years, leaving a legacy in Acting for the Camera education and student mentorship.
A DRAG QUEEN CHRISTMAS to Return for 12th Year With 39-City National Tour
A DRAG QUEEN CHRISTMAS announced a 39-city U.
Review: A GENTLEMAN’S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER at Avon Players
A production of A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder is only as strong as its many moving parts, and this cast delivered them with delicious precision.
Classical Repertory Theatre Will Return to The Hilberry This Summer
Michigan Shakespeare Festival will present a rotating repertory of three productions at the Hilberry Gateway at Wayne State University this summer, including RICHARD III, MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING, and a world premiere adaptation of THE BEAUX' STRATAGEM.
COME FROM AWAY, KIMBERLY AKIMBO, and More Set For Farmers Alley Theatre's 2026/2027 Season
Farmers Alley Theatre announced its 2026/2027 mainstage lineup, featuring COME FROM AWAY, KIMBERLY AKIMBO, LOST IN YONKERS, and a Kalamazoo Premiere comedy as the Kalamazoo company enters its 19th season.
FIDDLER ON THE ROOF to Close The Encore Musical Theatre Company's Season
The Encore Musical Theatre Company will present Fiddler on the Roof at The Maas Theatre in Dexter, MI, as its closing show of the season.
Lillian Tang and AJ Denomme Named 2026 Sutton Foster Award Winners
Lillian Tang of Bloomfield Hills High School and AJ Denomme of Dakota High School were named Outstanding Performers at the 14th annual Sutton Foster Awards Showcase at Wharton Center, earning spots to compete at the Jimmy Awards in New York City.
Guildhall School of Music & Drama to Launch 52 Summer Schools Courses for 2026
Guildhall School of Music & Drama announced 52 Summer Schools courses, including 11 brand-new offerings for participants aged 8 and above, covering drama, writing, music, and production arts.
SONIC LIVE IN CONCERT to Launch Global Tour With US and UK Premieres
Senbla and SEGA announced Sonic Live In Concert, a new concert experience celebrating 35 years of the franchise, with US and UK premieres featuring a live orchestra, rock musicians, and vocalists performing music from across the Sonic universe.
StageMag Launches Programmable PDF Editor for Digital Theater Programs
StageMag, the digital show program platform from BroadwayWorld, launched its new PDF Editor to all producers and stage managers using the service.
THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW Spooktacular Tour Will Return to Wharton Center with Barry Bostwick
THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW Spooktacular Tour will return to Wharton Center's Cobb Great Hall, featuring Barry Bostwick, who originated the role of Brad Majors, along with a Shadow Cast, costume contest, and VIP meet-and-greet options.
THE LAST WIDE OPEN to Make Michigan Premiere at Theatre NOVA in Ann Arbor
Theatre NOVA will present the Michigan premiere of The Last Wide Open by Audrey Cefaly, a time-bending romance starring real-life partners Josie Eli Herman and Michael Alan Herman, performed with live music at Ann Arbor's 410 W Huron St.
EMMA'S WEDDING(S) Will Make World Premiere at Purple Rose Theatre Company
Purple Rose Theatre Company will present the world premiere of EMMA'S WEDDING(S), a new comedy by Carey Crim about a woman getting married for the fourth time.
Midland Center For The Arts Honors Tina S. Van Dam With Inaugural President’s Award
Midland Center for the Arts named Tina S.
THE NOTEBOOK North American Tour Adds 26 Cities to 2026-27 Route
The North American Tour of THE NOTEBOOK announced 26 new cities for its upcoming season, including stops in Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, and Houston, after welcoming over 500,000 patrons since its launch.
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Little Shop of Horrors 40th Anniversary Tour with Ellen Greene (the Original Audrey) Fisher Theater (8/21-8/21) |
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McNeal Power Center for the Performing Arts (2/25-2/28) |
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HOLIDAY INN THE ENCORE MUSICAL THEATRE COMPANY (11/27-1/03) |
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Athena by Gracie Gardner Theatre NOVA (7/17-8/09) |
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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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Disney's The Lion King Cobb Great Hall (4/08-4/25) |
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THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE THE ENCORE MUSICAL THEATRE COMPANY (2/18-3/14) |
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COME FROM AWAY Avon Players (9/11-9/26) |
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Frozen Croswell Opera House (11/21-12/04) |
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The Phantom of the Opera Cobb Great Hall (8/25-9/05) |