Flint Repertory Theatre Appoints New Producing Artistic Director
Flint Institute of Music announced a new leadership appointment at Flint Repertory Theatre, with an award-winning theatre artist and producer taking on the role.
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The latest news on live theater in Michigan from Broadway shows on tour to regional theater.
Wynton Marsalis and Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra Set for Wharton Center Show
The Wharton Center will host an evening with the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra featuring Wynton Marsalis, showcasing a vibrant selection of jazz performances.
ALL THINGS EQUAL: THE LIFE AND TRIALS OF RUTH BADER GINSBURG to Launch Winter-Spring National Tour
All Things Equal: The Life and Trials of Ruth Bader Ginsburg will launch a 13-city Winter-Spring national tour.
Political Satire THE OUTSIDER Celebrates Democracy in Farmington Hills, Michigan this February
It's certainly not 'politics as usual' when The Outsider takes the oath of office! In this workplace comedy — in the vein of VEEP — we get an insider's view into the workings of American democracy.
Flint Repertory Theatre To Present 2026 New Works Festival
FIM Flint Repertory Theatre will present its 2026 New Works Festival from February 13 through February 15 in Flint, Michigan.
Photos: KAYAK By Jordan Hall Makes Waves At 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.
The World Premiere Of SALLY: A SOLO PLAY Comes To East Lansing
Wharton Center will host the world premiere of SALLY: A SOLO PLAY: a powerfully moving, one-woman drama set at Monticello in the days before Thomas Jefferson's death, written by East Lansing resident Sandra Seaton.
Face Off Theatre Company Launches 2026 Season With FREEDOM ISN’T FINISHED: BLACK MIDWEST VOICES PROJECT
Freedom Isn’t Finished: Black Midwest Voices Project will run February 12–15, 2026, at the Carver Center at Kalamazoo Civic Theatre.
Emagine Theatres To Offer Special Screenings And Events Throughout February
Emagine Theatres will offer special screenings, themed film series, and in-theatre events throughout February.
Rebecca Rose Mims And Brian SullivaN Taylor To Star In THE MOUNTAINTOP At Detroit Public Theatre
Detroit Public Theatre (DPT) will present THE MOUNTAINTOP by Katori Hall as its third production of the company’s 11th season and its first production of 2026.
The Sauk To Open 2026 Season With ARSENIC AND OLD LACE
The Sauk will open its 2026 season with Arsenic and Old Lace, running February 5–15 in Jonesville, Michigan.
Alice Cooper to Rock Mershon Auditorium This April
Rock legend Alice Cooper will perform at Mershon Auditorium on April 23 as part of the 'Alice’s Attic Tour', celebrating QFM96's Birthday Bash.
Video: DIRTY DANCING IN CONCERT Stars Talk Upcoming Tour
Dirty Dancing in Concert is bringing its magic back to Europe and North America in 2026 for a world tour spanning more than 100 cities.
HARRY POTTER AND THE PRISONER OF AZKABAN IN CONCERT is Coming to Wharton Center
The Harry Potter Film Concert Series will return to Wharton Center with Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban in Concert, the third film in the Harry Potter series.
Midland Center For The Arts To Produce PIPPIN; Replacing Previously Announced 1776
Midland Center for the Arts has announced it will produce Pippin in spring 2026, replacing the previously scheduled production of 1776.
Theaters Cancel Performances Due to Severe Weather - Updating Live
As a powerful winter storm moves across large portions of the United States, BroadwayWorld is monitoring performance cancellations, schedule changes, and venue closures affecting Broadway, touring productions, regional theatre, and live events nationwide.
The University of Michigan Department of Musical Theatre to Present New Works Festival 2026
The University of Michigan Department of Musical Theatre is currently hosting two creative teams for their New Works Festival, which will be presented in February to an invitation-only audience
POOR CLARE to Be Presented by Detroit Mercy Theatre Company
Detroit Mercy Theatre Company will present POOR CLARE by Chiara Atik as part of the inaugural season of the Detroit Mercy Black Box Theatre.
Ten Films Selected For Inaugural HBCU Week Now Student Film Festival
Ten student short films have been selected for the inaugural HBCU Week NOW Student Film Festival, produced by Maryland Public Television and Black Public Media.
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.
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.
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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) |