FIM Reveals Fall Season Lineup
As summer winds down, FIM is looking ahead to its 2025-26 season, continuing its long-standing commitment to showcasing artists rooted in Flint, Genesee County and surrounding communities.
Michigan Theater Newsroom
The latest news on live theater in Michigan from Broadway shows on tour to regional theater.
The Ringwald To Premiere Joey Urreta's A CERTAIN KIND OF LIGHT In New 'From The Fringe' Series
The Ringwald Theatre will launch From the Fringe, a new series spotlighting original, boundary-pushing works, with the world premiere of A CERTAIN KIND OF LIGHT by Detroit-based playwright Joey Urreta.
Michigan Shakespeare Festival to Return in 2026 With Previously Announced Season
The Michigan Shakespeare Festival has announced it will return in 2026 with its previously planned 2025 season, including Richard III, Much Ado About Nothing, and a world premiere adaptation of The Beaux’ Stratagem.
Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST is Coming to Wharton Center
Tickets for Disney's Beauty and the Beast, the first North American production of the musical presented by Disney in over 25 years, being presented at Wharton, will go on sale to the public in August.
Cast Set for TRACY JONES at Rosedale Community Players
Rosedale Community Players has revealed the cast of its upcoming production of Tracy Jones by Stephen Kaplan, opening October 10, 2025.
TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL Returns to Detroit for Limited Engagement at the Fisher Theatre
The new North American tour of TINA – The Tina Turner Musical will stop at Detroit’s Fisher Theatre for a limited five-performance engagement from November 21–23, 2025.
The Ringwald to Present HAIR As Part of Its Reprise Series
The Ringwald Theatre in Ferndale, Michigan will present a limited run of the groundbreaking musical Hair from August 8–11, 2025, as part of its Reprise series—a bold programming initiative featuring fully staged musicals with just one week of rehearsal.
SUFFS North American Tour Cast & Cities Announced
Casting and cities have been announced for the North American Tour of SUFFS.
Casting & Cities Announced For THE OUTSIDERS North American Tour
Casting and cities has been announces for the North American tour of The Outsiders, the Tony Award® winning Best Musical.
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.
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.
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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) |