Gilda’s Club Grand Rapids To Host LAUGHFEST 2026
SEO blurb: LaughFest 2026 will return to West Michigan as a community-wide comedy festival produced by Gilda’s Club Grand Rapids.
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The latest theatre news from Michigan — show openings, casting announcements, reviews, and touring productions.
Video: Watch the Next On Stage: Season 6 Finale
The big day is almost here! After months of hard work, the six finalists of BroadwayWorld's Next on Stage: Season 6 will hit the stage in New York City for the our live finale at 54 Below.
MRS. DOUBTFIRE And More Set for Flint Institute of Music In 2026
Audiences can experience a range of music, theatre, youth programming, and live-to-film events across venues presented by Flint Institute of Music (FIM) throughout January and February.
Midland Center For The Arts To Introduce Digital Tickets Beginning 2025–26 Season
Midland Center for the Arts will introduce digital tickets beginning with its 2025–26 season.
Winners Announced For The 2025 BroadwayWorld Michigan Awards
Winners have been announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Michigan Awards! The 2025 Regional Awards honor regional productions, touring shows, and more which had their first performance between October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025.
KIMBERLY AKIMBO To Have East Lansing Premiere at Wharton Center
KIMBERLY AKIMBO, winner of five 2023 Tony Awards, including BEST MUSICAL and the most critically acclaimed musical of its season, will make its East Lansing premiere in Wharton Center's Cobb Great Hall from March 10-15, 2026.
LionHeart Productions Will Present TWELVE ANGRY JURORS
LionHeart Productions is set to stage the compelling courtroom drama TWELVE ANGRY JURORS in Grant, Michigan, starting January 11, 2026.
Williamston Theatre Starts Off 2026 With DIAL M FOR MURDER
Williamston Theatre will present THE GREAT ADVENTURE, a captivating new play, starting January 2026.
A JOYRIDE IN MEMORY CARE Comes to Ann Arbor's Brand-New Forge Theater
Dementia Friendly Services will present “A Joyride in Memory Care” written and performed by Ann Arbor native Rick Sperling, February 20-22 at Forge Theater, a new studio performance space in Ann Arbor.
FOR COLORED GIRLS... is Coming to Planet Ant Theatre
For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide / When the Rainbow Is Enuf by Ntozake Shange will be presented by The Chocolate Box Theater Company in partnership with Planet Ant Theatre.
THE GREAT GATSBY National Tour Reveals Full Cast
Full casting has been announced for the North American Tour of THE GREAT GATSBY, a new musical.
KAYAK By Jordan Hall Comes to Theatre NOVA
Theatre NOVA, Ann Arbor's resident nonprofit professional theatre specializing in new plays will present “Kayak” by Jordan Hall, running January 30 - February 22, 2026.
Contest: Win Opening Night Tickets to TITANIQUE on Broadway
Enter to win two tickets to opening night on Sunday, April 12, 2026, dinner, and a merch pack from Titanique on Broadway! The prize includes opening night tickets, dinner for two, and a merch prize pack.
THE CLASSIC KING Comes to The Purple Rose Theatre Company
The Purple Rose Theatre Company (PRTC) has announced the winter production of their 35th season, “The Classic King” a world-premiere comedy by Richard Johnson.
Lynn Nottage's INTIMATE APPAREL to be Presented by Rosedale Community Players
Rosedale Community Players will present its upcoming production of Intimate Apparel by Lynn Nottage.
PRIMARY TRUST Comes to Farmers Alley Theatre
Farmers Alley Theatre will ring in the new year and present Primary Trust by Eboni Booth.
Free Readings of New Musical and New Play Tipping Point Theatre
Beginning next week, Tipping Point Theatre (TPT) in Downtown Northville will present free readings of a new play and new musical as part of its 2026 IN THE WORKS developmental theatre series.
Teen-Produced A TRIP TO THE MOON is Coming To The Sauk
Produced, designed and acted entirely by a company of local teenagers, The Sauk will begin its 2026 lineup of plays and musicals with 'A Trip to the Moon.
Artistic Director Yuval Sharon Will Depart Detroit Opera Following 2025-26 Season
Artistic Director Yuval Sharon will depart from the Detroit Opera at the end of the 2025-26 season.
LIVERPOOL LEGENDS Complete Beatles Experience Comes to Flagstar Strand Theatre
Louise Harrison will present Liverpool Legends 'The Complete Beatles Experience!' at the Flagstar Strand Theatre.
Why Community Connection Matters More Than Ever for Regional Theater
A nationwide look at regional theater marketing and community engagement, with lessons from Knoxville, Durham, Fayetteville, Nashville, Atlanta, and Branson on building awareness, loyalty, and support.
ALL SHOOK UP to be Presented at Meadow Brook Theatre
Travel back to the 1950s as Meadow Brook Theatre, in collaboration with Oakland University’s School of Music, Theatre, and Dance, brings the musical All Shook Up to the stage.
ICYMI: Meet the Next On Stage: Season 6 Finalists
Earlier this week, BroadwayWorld's Next On Stage, Broadway's biggest national competition for high school and college students, returned to reveal the Top 3 performers in both age groups.
Watch: Next On Stage Season 6 Finalists Revealed
Tonight's the night! Who will be the finalists of BroadwayWorld's Next On Stage? You'lll have to tune in tonight, December 19 (High School: 7pm ET, College: 9pm ET), to find out! This season is presented by AMDA & Atlantic Acting School and sponsored by MTI, 54 Below, and Westin New York at Times Sq
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Tribute: JIMMY BUFFETT THE ENCORE MUSICAL THEATRE COMPANY (7/23-7/25) |
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Oklahoma! DeWitt Main Theatre (6/26-8/01) |
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Alicia Keys' Hell's Kitchen Cobb Great Hall (1/19-1/24) |
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John Cameron Mitchell: Hedwig 25th Anniversary Movie Tour The Fillmore Detroit (10/21-10/21) |
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The Rocky Horror Picture Show Spooktacular Tour with Nell Campbell Fisher Theater (10/08-10/08) |
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The 39 Steps Tibbits Opera House (7/24-8/01) |
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The Crucible The Hilberry Gateway (3/05-4/03) |
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Doja Cat at Little Caesars Arena Little Caesars Arena (10/01-10/01) |
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The Simon & Garfunkel Story FIM Whiting Auditorium (3/05-3/05) |
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The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe Tibbits Opera House (7/31-8/08) |