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The latest news on live theatre in Michigan from Broadway shows on tour to regional theatre.

Political Satire THE OUTSIDER Celebrates Democracy in Farmington Hills, Michigan this February
by BWW News Desk - January 31, 2026
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
by BWW News Desk - January 30, 2026
FIM Flint Repertory Theatre will present its 2026 New Works Festival from February 13 through February 15 in Flint, Michigan. The three-day festival will feature staged readings of new plays in development.
Photos: KAYAK By Jordan Hall Makes Waves At Theatre NOVA
by BWW News Desk - January 30, 2026
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. Check out photos of the production.
The World Premiere Of SALLY: A SOLO PLAY Comes To East Lansing
by BWW News Desk - January 30, 2026
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
by BWW News Desk - January 29, 2026
Freedom Isn’t Finished: Black Midwest Voices Project will run February 12–15, 2026, at the Carver Center at Kalamazoo Civic Theatre. Ticket information will be announced.
Rebecca Rose Mims And Brian SullivaN Taylor To Star In THE MOUNTAINTOP At Detroit Public Theatre
by BWW News Desk - January 28, 2026
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 production will be directed by Brian Marable.
The Sauk To Open 2026 Season With ARSENIC AND OLD LACE
by BWW News Desk - January 27, 2026
The Sauk will open its 2026 season with Arsenic and Old Lace, running February 5–15 in Jonesville, Michigan. The classic comedy features a cast of Sauk veterans and marks the theatre’s third production of the play.
Alice Cooper to Rock Mershon Auditorium This April
by BWW News Desk - January 26, 2026
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. Tickets go on sale this January.
HARRY POTTER AND THE PRISONER OF AZKABAN IN CONCERT is Coming to Wharton Center
by BWW News Desk - January 26, 2026
​​​​​​​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
by BWW News Desk - January 23, 2026
Midland Center for the Arts has announced it will produce Pippin in spring 2026, replacing the previously scheduled production of 1776. The Stephen Schwartz musical will run April 24–26 and May 1–3 at the Midland Center.
The University of Michigan Department of Musical Theatre to Present New Works Festival 2026
by BWW News Desk - January 23, 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
by BWW News Desk - January 22, 2026
Detroit Mercy Theatre Company will present POOR CLARE by Chiara Atik as part of the inaugural season of the Detroit Mercy Black Box Theatre. Performances will take place on the University of Detroit Mercy’s McNichols Campus.
Ten Films Selected For Inaugural HBCU Week Now Student Film Festival
by BWW News Desk - January 20, 2026
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. The films, created by students and recent graduates of Hampton University, Howard University, and Spelman College, will begin streaming online in late January.
Gilda’s Club Grand Rapids To Host LAUGHFEST 2026
by BWW News Desk - January 20, 2026
SEO blurb: LaughFest 2026 will return to West Michigan as a community-wide comedy festival produced by Gilda’s Club Grand Rapids. Proceeds will support free emotional health programs for individuals and families affected by cancer and grief.
Camille A. Brown & Dancers to Celebrate Black History Month with I AM at Peak Performances
by BWW News Desk - January 16, 2026
Camille A. Brown & Dancers will present I AM at Montclair State University's Peak Performances on February 12. Directed by five-time Tony nominee Camille A. Brown, the performance is set to highlight Black joy during Black History Month at the Alexander Kasser Theater.
MRS. DOUBTFIRE And More Set for Flint Institute of Music In 2026
by BWW News Desk - January 15, 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
by BWW News Desk - January 15, 2026
Midland Center for the Arts will introduce digital tickets beginning with its 2025–26 season. The new mobile ticketing option will provide secure entry while allowing patrons to continue using printed tickets if preferred.
Winners Announced For The 2025 BroadwayWorld Michigan Awards
by BWW Awards - January 15, 2026
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
by BWW News Desk - January 14, 2026
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
by BWW News Desk - January 12, 2026
LionHeart Productions is set to stage the compelling courtroom drama TWELVE ANGRY JURORS in Grant, Michigan, starting January 11, 2026. The production promises to deliver a powerful exploration of justice and human character, as twelve jurors deliberate the fate of a defendant in a gripping trial.
Williamston Theatre Starts Off 2026 With DIAL M FOR MURDER
by BWW News Desk - January 09, 2026
Williamston Theatre will present THE GREAT ADVENTURE, a captivating new play, starting January 2026. The production promises a blend of drama and intrigue, directed by renowned director John Smith.
A JOYRIDE IN MEMORY CARE Comes to Ann Arbor's Brand-New Forge Theater
by BWW News Desk - January 08, 2026
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
by BWW News Desk - January 07, 2026
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.
KAYAK By Jordan Hall Comes to Theatre NOVA
by BWW News Desk - January 07, 2026
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 CLASSIC KING Comes to The Purple Rose Theatre Company
by BWW News Desk - January 05, 2026
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. Tickets are on sale now.

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