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The latest theatre news from Michigan — show openings, casting announcements, reviews, and touring productions.

U-M Launches Fall Michigan Arts Festival

U-M Launches Fall Michigan Arts Festival

by Stephi Wild — September 3, 2025

The University of Michigan's inaugural Michigan Arts Festival will shine a spotlight on the vibrant arts scene at the university and invites students, faculty, staff and the public to engage with the arts through over 100 events, many of which are free.

TAKING OFF! Comes to the Wharton Center

TAKING OFF! Comes to the Wharton Center

by Stephi Wild — September 2, 2025

The MSU College of Arts and Letters’ Department of Theatre, in collaboration with Wharton Center, will present Taking Off!, a high-flying new musical comedy.

NORMA & WANDA Comes to The Purple Rose Theatre Company

NORMA & WANDA Comes to The Purple Rose Theatre Company

by Stephi Wild — September 2, 2025

​​​​​​​The Purple Rose Theatre Company (PRTC) has announced the first production of their 35th season, “Norma & Wanda” a 20th Anniversary production of the comedy by Jeff Daniels, which originally premiered at The Purple Rose in 2005.

HEATHERS Will Launch Tour of the US, UK, Australia and New Zealand

HEATHERS Will Launch Tour of the US, UK, Australia and New Zealand

by Nicole Rosky — September 1, 2025

BroadwayWorld has just learned that Heathers The Musical, which recently made its return to New York City at New World Stages, plans to hit the road! Heathers will launch a US tour, beginning in Spring 2027, with tours across other parts of the world to come as well.

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Footloose in Michigan Footloose
Boardwalk Theatre (7/11-8/02)
Alicia Keys' Hell's Kitchen in Michigan Alicia Keys' Hell's Kitchen
Cobb Great Hall (1/19-1/24)
98th Annual Spring Dance Concert in Michigan 98th Annual Spring Dance Concert
The Hilberry Gateway (4/23-4/25)
Jimmy Buffett's Escape to Margaritaville in Michigan Jimmy Buffett's Escape to Margaritaville
Cornwell’s Dinner Theatre (7/09-8/22)
Michael Blaustein in Michigan Michael Blaustein
Michigan Theater (12/04-12/04)
Guys & Dolls in Michigan Guys & Dolls
Bay City Players (4/24-5/09)
August Wilson's Ma Rainey's Black Bottom  in Michigan August Wilson's Ma Rainey's Black Bottom
FIM Flint Repertory Theatre (9/18-10/04)
SIX (Boleyn Tour) in Michigan SIX (Boleyn Tour)
Wharton Center [Cobb Great Hall] (12/01-12/06)
Tribute: SARA BAREILLES in Michigan Tribute: SARA BAREILLES
THE ENCORE MUSICAL THEATRE COMPANY (5/20-5/23)
West Side Story in Michigan West Side Story
Corson Auditorium (8/06-8/09)