Mannheim Steamroller Returns to Wharton Center
Chip Davis, founder and creator of Mannheim Steamroller, celebrates 40 Years of his annual Christmas concert tour, making it the longest-running concert tour in the entertainment industry.
Michigan Theatre Newsroom
The latest theatre news from Michigan — show openings, casting announcements, reviews, and touring productions.
Obsidian Theatre Festival Launches Season 4 Streaming with New Musical TI'MON
The Obsidian Theatre Festival (OTF), a program of the GhostLight Arts Initiative (GLAI), has launched its Season 4 streaming content, beginning with the premiere of TI'MON, a new musical documentary by Ashlee K.
HERE THERE ARE BLUEBERRIES, THE MOUNTAINTOP, and KING JAMES Set for Detroit Public Theatre 2025–2026 Season
Detroit Public Theatre has announced its 11th season, which will feature a mix of new work, contemporary classics, and audience favorites.
THE GREAT GATSBY Reveals Initial Dates and Cities For North American Tour
The first dates have been announced for the North American tour of the Broadway musical THE GREAT GATSBY.
The Encore Launches Season 17 Subscriptions
The Encore Musical Theatre Company has opened subscription sales for its 17th Season, inviting audiences to lock in their seats early for a year filled with Broadway hits, powerful tributes, and theatrical experiences.
MAN OF LA MANCHA and More Set for Birmingham Village Players 103rd Season
Birmingham Village Players will open its 103rd season this fall with five productions including Man of La Mancha and more.
Full Cast and Cities Set For THE NOTEBOOK Tour
The full cast and 2025-26 tour route have been announced for the upcoming tour of THE NOTEBOOK, which kicks off this September.
DRONE Comes to Detroit Public Theatre
This summer, the Arab American National Museum (AANM) will present the first fully-staged production of DRONE, a new play by Joyce Award-winning playwright Andrea Assaf, with performances at Detroit Public Theatre.
Review: PICKNIC POPS: “PATRIOTIC POPS” at Grand Rapids Symphony
What did our critic think of PICKNIC POPS: “PATRIOTIC POPS” at Grand Rapids Symphony? The Grand Rapids Symphony is reviving its most iconic and popular summer tradition.
Midland Center for the Arts Unveils Holiday Lineup with Cirque Dreams, Mannheim Steamroller & More
The holidays are arriving early in Midland with a festive lineup of must-see performances at Midland Center for the Arts.
Four New Wharton Center Performances to Kick Off 25-26 Performing Arts Season
Four performances of Wharton Center's 2025-2026 season are all on sale now to the public, including World Ballet Company's The Great Gatsby and more! See the full lineup here!
AVATAR: THE LAST AIRBENDER IN CONCERT is Coming to Wharton Center for Performing Arts
Avatar: The Last Airbender In Concert – The 20th Anniversary Tour will land in East Lansing at Wharton Center for Performing Arts this fall.
BACK TO THE FUTURE: The Musical Comes to the Detroit Opera House
BACK TO THE FUTURE: The Musical will arrive in Detroit as part of the 2025-26 Broadway Season.
Christiane Noll, Cayleigh Capaldi, Kevin Earley, and More Will Lead THE SOUND OF MUSIC Tour
Principal casting has been announced for the upcoming North American tour of THE SOUND OF MUSIC.
Detroit Opera Cancels Season Opener Due to Financial Losses
The Detroit Opera has cancelled its 2025-26 season opening production, The Girl of the Golden West, due to financial reasons.
The Gilmore Reveals 2026 Festival Fellowship Residency Program
The Gilmore has announced the return of its Gilmore Festival Fellowship, a ten-day career-advancement residency for classical and jazz pianists 18 years and older designed to bridge artistry and professional development.
CIRQUE DREAMS HOLIDAZE to Return to Midland This Holiday Season
CIRQUE DREAMS HOLIDAZE will return to Midland this holiday season with an updated holiday spectacular for the entire family.
Interview: Tony-Winner Kelli O’Hara Talks Taking the Stage with The Grand Rapids Symphony
Broadway favorites come to life in Grand Rapids this summer with Tony Award-winning stars Sutton Foster and Kelli O’Hara, in a one night show with the Grand Rapids Symphony’s Picnic Pops Series: “A Night of Broadway with Sutton Foster and Kelli O’Hara” The celebrated duo will pay homage
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Video: BEAUTIFUL THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL at Farmers Alley Theatre
Farmers Alley Theatre will present Beautiful, the Carole King Musical from July 10-20 at the Nelda K.
Actors Collaborative Toledo to Present Adam Rapp's THE SOUND INSIDE
Actors Collaborative Toledo will present the area premiere of The Sound Inside by award winning playwright Adam Rapp, a gripping story of a tenured professor and a talented student who form an intense bond with unforeseen consequences.
World Premiere of RADICAL EMPATHY Comes to Theatre NOVA
Theatre NOVA, Ann Arbor's resident nonprofit professional theatre specializing in new plays will present the World Premiere of 'Radical Empathy' by Ann Arbor playwright, David Wells
ADRENALIZE – The Ultimate Def Leppard Experience Brings Three Outdoor Shows to the Midwest This Weekend
Adrenalize: The Ultimate Def Leppard Experience brings three high-octane outdoor shows to the Midwest July 10–12 in Paw Paw, MI; Michigan City, IN; and Ludington, MI.
THE COMPLETE BEATLES EXPERIENCE Comes to Stix Ludington This August
Grammy-nominated Beatles tribute band Liverpool Legends performs The Complete Beatles Experience live at Stix Ludington on August 22, 2025.
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Steel Magnolias The Windsor Center (8/07-8/09) |
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Summer 2026 One Act Festival Birmingham Village Players (7/31-8/02) |
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West Side Story Corson Auditorium (8/06-8/09) |
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Doja Cat at Little Caesars Arena Little Caesars Arena (10/01-10/01) |
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The Notebook Cobb Great Hall (10/27-11/01) |
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Tony Fields and Doug Decker—Miller Live at the Fountain Miller Auditorium (7/30-7/30) |
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Tribute: CROSBY, STILLS, NASH & YOUNG THE ENCORE MUSICAL THEATRE COMPANY (10/23-10/25) |
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Rumors Hook & Ladder Theatre Company (8/07-8/09) |
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The Phantom of the Opera Cobb Great Hall (8/25-9/05) |
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McNeal Power Center for the Performing Arts (2/25-2/28) |