DISNEY'S THE LION KING Generates $16M Economic Impact in Grand Rapids
The National Tour of Disney's The Lion King generated over $16.
Michigan Theater Newsroom
The latest news on live theater in Michigan from Broadway shows on tour to regional theater.
THE CIDER HOUSE RULES Will Come to the Ringwald Theatre
The Ringwald Theatre in Ferndale, MI will present THE CIDER HOUSE RULES, a two-part stage adaptation of John Irving's novel exploring family, reproductive rights, and identity, directed by Joe Bailey.
LETTICE AND LOVAGE To Be Presented At Open Book Theatre
Open Book Theatre Company will close its 12th season with Peter Shaffer's Tony Award-winning comedy LETTICE AND LOVAGE, featuring community leaders as guest stars in each performance.
Interview: Ruth Crawford of MURDER ON THE LINKS at The Purple Rose Theatre
The Purple Rose Theatre in Chelsea, MI, presents Murder on the Links.
PIPPIN Will Come to Center Stage Theatre This Weekend
Midland Center for the Arts will present Center Stage Theatre's production of PIPPIN, featuring Stephen Schwartz's score and a cast led by Jason Briggs and Jared Kaufman, running for two weekends of performances.
Wharton Center Will Host 2026 SUTTON FOSTER AWARDS Showcase Honoring 170 Michigan Students
Wharton Center for Performing Arts will host the 13th annual Sutton Foster Awards, recognizing 170 students from 85 Michigan high schools for outstanding musical theatre achievement at Cobb Great Hall.
Video: First Look at GOOD NIGHT, OSCAR at Farmers Alley Theatre
Farmers Alley Theatre has released first look footage of GOOD NIGHT, OSCAR, Doug Wright's acclaimed play now playing through May 2, 2026 in a collaborative production with the Gilmore Piano Festival.
NEWSIES Unseats LES MISÉRABLES to Win BroadwayWorld's 2026 Ultimate Movie Musical Bracket
After six weeks of voting, BroadwayWorld readers have crowned Newsies the Ultimate Best Movie Musical in the 2026 edition of BroadwayWorld's Annual Bracket.
World Ballet Company to Present THE NUTCRACKER at Wharton Center
World Ballet Company will present The Nutcracker at Wharton Center's Cobb Great Hall in East Lansing, MI, featuring a live orchestra, 40 dancers, and over 150 hand-sewn costumes.
Review: THE LION KING at Broadway Grand Rapids
The Lion King has been touring North America for more than 23 years, and during that time has welcomed over 25 million theatergoers, making it North America’s longest-running and most-attended Broadway tour.
BEETLEJUICE, JERSEY BOYS & More Set for Midland Center for the Arts 2026/27 Season
Midland Center for the Arts announced its 2026/27 season, featuring six Broadway national tours including BEETLEJUICE and JERSEY BOYS, five Midland Symphony Orchestra concerts, and five Center Stage Theatre productions.
JOHN & JEN Will Come to The Sauk This Month
The Sauk, Hillsdale County's community theatre, will present JOHN & JEN, a two-person musical following a woman's relationships with her brother and son, both named John, across mid-century America.
Farmington Players Will Perform HELLO DOLLY! at Farmington Players Barn Theater
The Farmington Players will present HELLO DOLLY! at the Farmington Players Barn Theater in Farmington Hills, Michigan, with Laurie Nanes starring as matchmaker Dolly Gallagher Levi opposite Chris Martin as Horace Vandergelder.
Review: FIDDLER ON THE ROOF at Stagecrafters
Fiddler on the Roof follows Tevye, a poor milkman in Anatevka, and his five daughters who choose love over arranged marriages, challenging Tevye’s beliefs about faith and family.
Flint Institute of Music to Present Comedy, Concerts & Family Shows This Spring
The Flint Institute of Music will present a month of performances across its venues, including Stomp, The Gazillion Bubble Show George Lopez stand-up, choral and dance showcases, plus more.
THE WONDER BREAD YEARS Starring Seinfeld Writer Pat Hazell is Coming to Wharton Center
Wharton Center will present The Wonder Bread Years, a comedy show written by and starring former Seinfeld writer Pat Hazell, at the Pasant Theatre in East Lansing, MI.
Pigeon Creek Shakespeare to Present PLAYHOUSE CREATURES at Michigan Venues
Pigeon Creek Shakespeare Company will present April De Angelis' Playhouse Creatures, directed by Kristina McCloskey, at three Michigan venues.
Birmingham Village Players Will Present Sondheim's A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC in 2026
Birmingham Village Players will present A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC by Stephen Sondheim May 1-17, 2026, in Birmingham, MI, featuring a cast sharing their personal connections to the classic score.
BroadwayWorld My Shows is Now Part of the New & Improved App
Since launching last fall, BroadwayWorld My Shows has been the place where theatre fans log every production they've seen, rate performances, write reviews, and document their theatre experiences.
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.
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.
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Guys & Dolls Bay City Players (4/24-5/09) |
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Our Town DeWitt Main Theatre (7/10-8/01) |
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Tony Fields and Doug Decker—Miller Live at the Fountain Miller Auditorium (7/30-7/30) |
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McNeal Power Center for the Performing Arts (2/25-2/28) |
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Murakami by the Sea Arthur Miller Theatre (4/08-4/11) |
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Mamma Mia! Stranahan Theater (4/27-5/02) |
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August Wilson's Ma Rainey's Black Bottom FIM Flint Repertory Theatre (9/18-10/04) |
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The SeAH Korean Art Song Gala Hill Auditorium (9/27-9/27) |
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Liverpool Legends "The Complete Beatles Experience!" Midland Center for the Arts (8/21-8/21) |
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Come from Away Croswell Opera House (9/11-9/20) |