My Shows
News on your favorite shows, specials & more!

MICHIGAN THEATRE NEWSROOM - Page 12

The Encore Launches Season 17 Subscriptions

The Encore Launches Season 17 Subscriptions

by BWW News Desk — July 23, 2025
The Encore Musical Theatre Company has opened subscription sales for its 17th Season, inviting audiences to lock in their seats early for a year filled with Broadway hits, powerful tributes, and theatrical experiences.
MAN OF LA MANCHA and More Set for Birmingham Village Players 103rd Season

MAN OF LA MANCHA and More Set for Birmingham Village Players 103rd Season

by BWW News Desk — July 22, 2025
Birmingham Village Players will open its 103rd season this fall with five productions including Man of La Mancha and more.
Jane Goodall Is Coming To The Fisher Theatre in September

Jane Goodall Is Coming To The Fisher Theatre in September

by BWW News Desk — July 22, 2025
Dr.
DRONE Comes to Detroit Public Theatre

DRONE Comes to Detroit Public Theatre

by BWW News Desk — July 22, 2025
This summer, the Arab American National Museum (AANM) will present the first fully-staged production of DRONE, a new play by Joyce Award-winning playwright Andrea Assaf, with performances at Detroit Public Theatre.
Review: PICKNIC POPS: “PATRIOTIC POPS” at Grand Rapids Symphony

Review: PICKNIC POPS: “PATRIOTIC POPS” at Grand Rapids Symphony

by Brian Hilbrand — July 21, 2025
What did our critic think of PICKNIC POPS: “PATRIOTIC POPS” at Grand Rapids Symphony? The Grand Rapids Symphony is reviving its most iconic and popular summer tradition.
Midland Center for the Arts Unveils Holiday Lineup with Cirque Dreams, Mannheim Steam

Midland Center for the Arts Unveils Holiday Lineup with Cirque Dreams, Mannheim Steamroller & More

by BWW News Desk — July 21, 2025
The holidays are arriving early in Midland with a festive lineup of must-see performances at Midland Center for the Arts.
Four New Wharton Center Performances to Kick Off 25-26 Performing Arts Season

Four New Wharton Center Performances to Kick Off 25-26 Performing Arts Season

by BWW News Desk — July 21, 2025
​Four performances of Wharton Center's 2025-2026 season are all on sale now to the public, including World Ballet Company's The Great Gatsby and more! See the full lineup here!
AVATAR: THE LAST AIRBENDER IN CONCERT is Coming to Wharton Center for Performing Arts

AVATAR: THE LAST AIRBENDER IN CONCERT is Coming to Wharton Center for Performing Arts

by BWW News Desk — July 17, 2025
Avatar: The Last Airbender In Concert – The 20th Anniversary Tour will land in East Lansing at Wharton Center for Performing Arts this fall.
BACK TO THE FUTURE: The Musical Comes to the Detroit Opera House

BACK TO THE FUTURE: The Musical Comes to the Detroit Opera House

by BWW News Desk — July 17, 2025
BACK TO THE FUTURE: The Musical will arrive in Detroit as part of the 2025-26 Broadway Season.
Detroit Opera Cancels Season Opener Due to Financial Losses

Detroit Opera Cancels Season Opener Due to Financial Losses

by BWW News Desk — July 17, 2025
The Detroit Opera has cancelled its 2025-26 season opening production, The Girl of the Golden West, due to financial reasons.
The Gilmore Reveals 2026 Festival Fellowship Residency Program

The Gilmore Reveals 2026 Festival Fellowship Residency Program

by BWW News Desk — July 15, 2025
The Gilmore has announced the return of its Gilmore Festival Fellowship, a ten-day career-advancement residency for classical and jazz pianists 18 years and older designed to bridge artistry and professional development.
CIRQUE DREAMS HOLIDAZE to Return to Midland This Holiday Season

CIRQUE DREAMS HOLIDAZE to Return to Midland This Holiday Season

by BWW News Desk — July 15, 2025
CIRQUE DREAMS HOLIDAZE will return to Midland this holiday season with an updated holiday spectacular for the entire family.
Interview: Tony-Winner Kelli O’Hara Talks Taking the Stage with The Grand Rapids Sy

Interview: Tony-Winner Kelli O’Hara Talks Taking the Stage with The Grand Rapids Symphony

by Brian Hilbrand — July 14, 2025
Broadway favorites come to life in Grand Rapids this summer with Tony Award-winning stars Sutton Foster and Kelli O’Hara, in a one night show with the Grand Rapids Symphony’s Picnic Pops Series: “A Night of Broadway with Sutton Foster and Kelli O’Hara”  The celebrated duo will pay homage
Video: BEAUTIFUL THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL at Farmers Alley Theatre

Video: BEAUTIFUL THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL at Farmers Alley Theatre

by Emmy Rice — July 12, 2025
Farmers Alley Theatre will present Beautiful, the Carole King Musical from July 10-20 at the Nelda K.
Actors Collaborative Toledo to Present Adam Rapp's THE SOUND INSIDE 

Actors Collaborative Toledo to Present Adam Rapp's THE SOUND INSIDE 

by BWW News Desk — July 9, 2025
Actors Collaborative Toledo will present the area premiere of The Sound Inside by award winning playwright Adam Rapp, a gripping story of a tenured professor and a talented student who form an intense bond with unforeseen consequences.
World Premiere of RADICAL EMPATHY Comes to Theatre NOVA

World Premiere of RADICAL EMPATHY Comes to Theatre NOVA

by BWW News Desk — July 9, 2025
 Theatre NOVA, Ann Arbor's resident nonprofit professional theatre specializing in new plays will present the World Premiere of 'Radical Empathy' by Ann Arbor playwright, David Wells
THE COMPLETE BEATLES EXPERIENCE Comes to Stix Ludington This August

THE COMPLETE BEATLES EXPERIENCE Comes to Stix Ludington This August

by BWW News Desk — July 8, 2025
Grammy-nominated Beatles tribute band Liverpool Legends performs The Complete Beatles Experience live at Stix Ludington on August 22, 2025.
Dan Cooney Will Perform Album Release Concert at The Encore

Dan Cooney Will Perform Album Release Concert at The Encore

by BWW News Desk — July 8, 2025
Join in for a heartfelt evening of music and storytelling as The Encore Musical Theatre Company celebrates Artistic Director Dan Cooney and the release of his debut album, Never Really Gone.
SEUSSICAL THE MUSICAL Brings Dr. Seuss to Life at the Barn Theatre

SEUSSICAL THE MUSICAL Brings Dr. Seuss to Life at the Barn Theatre

by BWW News Desk — July 7, 2025
The Barn Theatre in Augusta, MI kicks off a colorful summer run with Seussical the Musical, playing July 8 through 20.
A BEAUTIFUL NOISE National Tour Tickets on Sale Now at Wharton

A BEAUTIFUL NOISE National Tour Tickets on Sale Now at Wharton

by BWW News Desk — July 7, 2025
Individual tickets for A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL, are on sale now.
Shakespeare Royal Oak Reveals MACBETH Cast

Shakespeare Royal Oak Reveals MACBETH Cast

by BWW News Desk — July 7, 2025
Shakespeare Royal Oak has announced the casting for its production of Macbeth, playing in Royal Oak's Starr Jaycee Park beginning this month.
The Sauk's Plays-in-Development Adds Youth Written Scripts

The Sauk's Plays-in-Development Adds Youth Written Scripts

by BWW News Desk — July 2, 2025
The Sauk, Hillsdale County's Community Theatre, is dedicated to developing new theatrical works.
Review: THE MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR at Nichols Arboretum

Review: THE MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR at Nichols Arboretum

by Emily Schenk — July 2, 2025
The Merry Wives of Windsor began with a musical interlude from the company of the show, as well as one of the merry wives herself, Mistress Page, played by Nicole Arruda.
Aziz Ansari Comes to the Wharton Center in August

Aziz Ansari Comes to the Wharton Center in August

by BWW News Desk — July 2, 2025
Award-winning comedian, actor, director, and writer AZIZ ANSARI has announced the next run of live stand-up shows on his highly anticipated “Hypothetical Tour” this summer.
Broadway Grand Rapids Unveils Leadership Changes

Broadway Grand Rapids Unveils Leadership Changes

by BWW News Desk — July 1, 2025
Broadway Grand Rapids has announced a series of leadership promotions, effective July 1, 2025, as the organization continues to grow its footprint and programming in West Michigan.

Videos


Cirque Amongus in Michigan Cirque Amongus
Tibbits Opera House (7/10-7/11)
Spit in Your Face in Michigan Spit in Your Face
Detroit Repertory Theatre (5/29-6/28)
A Beautiful Noise in Michigan A Beautiful Noise
Stranahan Theater (6/16-6/21)
The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe in Michigan The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe
Tibbits Opera House (7/31-8/08)
O.A.R., Gavin DeGraw & KT Tunstall in Michigan O.A.R., Gavin DeGraw & KT Tunstall
Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre at Freedom Hill (9/05-9/05)
One Monkey Don't Stop No Show in Michigan One Monkey Don't Stop No Show
Hilberry Gateway - Theatre and Dance at Wayne (10/02-10/10)
The Marvelous Wonderettes in Michigan The Marvelous Wonderettes
Tibbits Opera House (6/05-6/13)
& Juliet in Michigan & Juliet
Wharton Center [Cobb Great Hall] (6/23-6/28)
COME FROM AWAY in Michigan COME FROM AWAY
Avon Players (9/11-9/26)
BAD BOOKS in Michigan BAD BOOKS
Williamston Theatre (4/23-5/31)