Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra Will Perform WEST SIDE STORY at Miller Auditorium
The Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra will bring one of Broadway's most iconic musicals to life with a fully staged production of West Side Story at Miller Auditorium.
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The latest news on live theater in Michigan from Broadway shows on tour to regional theater.
Photos: First Look At RENT at the Encore
Check out production photos for the Encore Musical Theatre Company's production Jonathan Larson’s groundbreaking rock musical RENT, running April 9 through May 3, 2026, in the Maas Theatre.
World Ballet Company Will Perform SWAN LAKE at the Wharton Center in September
World Ballet Company will perform SWAN LAKE at Wharton Center's Cobb Great Hall, featuring a live orchestra, 50 international dancers, and over 150 hand-sewn costumes.
Broadway Grand Rapids To Host Community Night During Disney's THE LION KING
Broadway Grand Rapids announced a Community Night event, offering a Spring Break opportunity for local audiences.
Around The BroadwayWorld: Top News, Reviews, Interviews & More from March 2026
Around the BroadwayWorld is our monthly snapshot of the biggest stories making waves across the global theatre community.
Detroit Symphony Orchestra Releasing New Live Recording of CARMINA BURANA
On Friday, June 26, 2026, the Detroit Symphony Orchestra and Music Director Jader Bignamini will release a new recording of Carl Orff's Carmina Burana on PENTATONE.
Mateo Davis and Alexander Pobutsky Join KING JAMES Cast at Detroit Public Theatre
Detroit Public Theatre announced the cast for KING JAMES by Rajiv Joseph, directed by Courtney Burkett, with previews beginning May 6 and an official press opening on May 9.
MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET Will Come to Meadow Brook Theatre This Spring
Meadow Brook Theatre will present MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET April 22–May 17, 2026, recreating the legendary 1956 Sun Records jam session featuring Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Carl Perkins.
CLUE Begins Performances at Wharton Center This Week
The stage adaptation of CLUE, directed by Broadway's Casey Hushion, runs April 7–12 at Wharton Center's Cobb Great Hall in East Lansing, with tickets starting at $44.
Marc Shaiman to Launch Second Leg of Book Tour With Guests Patti LuPone, Michael Bublé and More
Marc Shaiman will launch a second leg of the Never Mind the Happy: Showbiz Stories from a Sore Winner Book Tour, with special guests Patti LuPone, Michael Buble, and more!
LES MISÉRABLES vs. NEWSIES: Final Round Voting Open For BroadwayWorld's Movie Musical Bracket
Voting is now open for the final round of BroadwayWorld's Annual Bracket! Which film is really the Best Movie Musical of all time? Our editors have selected the options, and now BroadwayWorld invites YOU to join us and our readers in deciding which movie musical deserves the title of The Ultimate Be
BroadwayWorld Goes Even More Global: Now Available in 20 Languages
As New York City and the broader United States prepare to welcome the world for a historic stretch of global events — including FIFA World Cup 2026 and America's 250th Anniversary celebrations — BroadwayWorld is expanding its platform to meet that moment in a meaningful way.
Encore Musical Theatre Company to Present RENT April 9-May 3 in the Maas Theatre
The Encore Musical Theatre Company will present Jonathan Larson's groundbreaking rock musical RENT, which will run April 9-May 3, 2026, in the Maas Theatre.
Sam Logan Khaleghi Directs THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE At Howell Opera House
Emmy-nominated filmmaker Sam Logan Khaleghi makes his stage directorial debut with THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE at the historic Howell Opera House, the first opera staged there in over a century, opening April 24.
GOOD NIGHT, OSCAR Begins at Farmers Alley Theatre This Month
Farmers Alley Theatre will present GOOD NIGHT, OSCAR by Doug Wright, running April 16–May 2 in Kalamazoo, MI, in collaboration with the Gilmore Piano Festival.
Interview: Darlene Drew, Flutist of THE LION KING At Devos Hall
'The Lion King', currently playing in Detroit, roars back into Grand Rapids April 8 - 26, 2026, at DeVos Performance Hall for a three-week engagement.
CLUE National Tour is Coming to Wharton Center This Spring
CLUE, the murder mystery comedy inspired by the Hasbro board game and adapted from the fan-favorite film, is coming to Wharton Center in the spring.
GHOSTBUSTERS IN CONCERT Tour Coming to Cities Nationwide This Fall
Ghostbusters in Concert, a live concert experience of the classic film, is coming to performing arts centers with live orchestras across the country this fall, with stops in Seattle, Las Vegas, New York, and more.
Fifth Round Voting Open For BroadwayWorld's Best Movie Musical Of All Time Bracket
Voting is now open for the fifth round of BroadwayWorld's Annual Bracket! Which film is really the Best Movie Musical of all time? Our editors have selected the options, and now BroadwayWorld invites YOU to join us and our readers in deciding which movie musical deserves the title of The Ultimate Be
Adam Jacobs, CLUE and More Are Coming to Wharton Center in April
Wharton Center will present a series of six performances throughout April, showcasing a variety of shows, including plays like Clue, Broadway performers including Adam Jacobs, comedy, acrobatics and more.
Review: LUCKY STIFF at University Of Michigan Flint Theatre
Lucky Stiff is a musical comedy that felt like the perfect combination of Weekend at Bernie’s mixed with the play Noises Off.
Photos: THE JONBENÉT GAME World Premiere At Theatre NOVA
Theatre NOVA is presenting the National New Play Network Rolling World Premiere of THE JONBENÉT GAME by Tori Keenan-Zelt.
Video: KINKY BOOTS Tour First Look
Get a first look at the new non-equity North American Tour of Kinky Boots.
Introducing the StageMag Show Promo Kit
Introducing the Show Promo Kit — your all-in-one toolkit for promoting your production! Everything you need to spread the word, now in a single dedicated page in your Stage Mag dashboard.
Williamston Theatre Will Present BAD BOOKS in April 2026
Williamston Theatre will present the National New Play Network Rolling World Premiere of BAD BOOKS by Sharon Rothstein, starting April 23, 2026.
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The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe Tibbits Opera House (7/31-8/08) |
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Athena by Gracie Gardner Theatre NOVA (7/17-8/09) |
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Curse of the Golden Apple Clintondale Community theatre (8/13-8/22) |
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The Rocket Man Show FIM Whiting Auditorium (10/01-10/01) |
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A Closer Walk With Patsy Cline Cornwell’s Dinner Theatre (9/01-10/17) |
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Hadestown FIM Whiting Auditorium (4/15-4/15) |
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The 39 Steps Tibbits Opera House (7/24-8/01) |
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Frozen Croswell Opera House (11/21-12/04) |
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Opera (TITLE TBD) Lydia Mendelssohn Theatre (4/01-4/04) |
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SIX (Boleyn Tour) Wharton Center [Cobb Great Hall] (12/01-12/06) |