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Theatre NOVA Calls For Submissions For The 2026 Michigan Playwrights Festival
by BWW News Desk - November 10, 2025
Theatre NOVA has called for submissions for the 2026 Michigan Playwrights Festival. The Festival will feature five to six original, full-length plays by Michigan-based playwrights.
Theatre Nova Launches New Workshop Series For Adult Artists
by BWW News Desk - November 10, 2025
Theatre NOVA, Ann Arbor’s resident nonprofit professional theatre dedicated to new plays and playwrights, has announced the launch of the NOVA Workshop Series, an educational program offering professional-level workshops for adult artists.
Vivaldi's FOUR SEASONS AT 300 Will Be Performed Live At Wharton Center
by BWW News Desk - November 07, 2025
Superstars Les Arts Florissants is joined by fast-rising violinist Théotime Langlois de Swarte in “Vivaldi's Four Seasons at 300” commemorating the work's original publication in 1725.
A CHRISTMAS CAROL to be Presented at Birmingham Village Players
by BWW News Desk - November 06, 2025
A new adaptation of Charles Dickens A Christmas Carol will have its World Premiere at Birmingham Village Players. Most people are familiar with the tale of Scrooge, but this version is unique in several ways.
PARADE to be Presented at OCC Theatre in November
by BWW News Desk - November 05, 2025
OCC students will step on stage and turn back the clock to 1913, when a Brooklyn-raised Jewish man living in Georgia stands trial for the murder of a 13-year-old in the Tony-Award winning musical Parade.
THE NUTCRACKER and More Set for Wharton Center Holiday Season
by BWW News Desk - November 05, 2025
This holiday season at Wharton Center, the calendar is full of festive performances, including The Nurcracker, Making Spirits Bright With Ann Hampton Callaway, and more. 
Emagine Theatres to Offer Free Admission for Veterans and Active Military on Veterans Day
by BWW News Desk - November 05, 2025
In honor of Veterans Day, Emagine Entertainment will once again recognize and celebrate military service members by offering free movie admission for all veterans and active military personnel, along with one guest, on Tuesday, November 11, 2025.
DOG MAN: THE MUSICAL National Tour Adds Dates in San Jose, Philadelphia and More
by BWW News Desk - November 04, 2025
Additional dates have been added to TWTheatricals' tour of Dog Man: The Musical, ​​the stage adaptation of Dav Pilkey's beloved book series. Following its successful kickoff in September, the tour will now include new stops in San Jose, CA and more.
SCOTT SILVEN: AT THE ILLUSIONIST'S TABLE and More Set for Midland Center For The Arts 25/26 Season
by BWW News Desk - November 04, 2025
Midland Center for the Arts has revealed its 2025/26 Season featuring performances and artists from around the world. Audiences will be able to purchase seats for events in the Windows On Our World series, MATRIX:Midland series, and more.
DJ WHITTINGTON’S KOOL KAT: A HIP-HOP PANTO Comes to Theatre Nova in December
by BWW News Desk - November 04, 2025
Theatre NOVA, Ann Arbor’s resident nonprofit professional theatre dedicated to new works, will present DJ Whittington’s Kool Kat: A Hip-Hop Panto, written by Carla Milarch and R. MacKenzie Lewis, running December 5, 2025–January 4, 2026.
Pigeon Creek Brings RICHARD III to the Sauk
by BWW News Desk - November 03, 2025
The Pigeon Creek Shakespeare Company will present a one-night only performance of William Shakespeare's 'Richard III' at the Sauk Theatre in Jonesville. Learn more here!
THE WIZ National Tour is Coming to Wharton Center in December
by BWW News Desk - November 03, 2025
The Wiz will be at Wharton Center. This twist on The Wizard of Oz changed the face of Broadway—from its iconic score packed with soul, gospel, rock, and 70s funk to its stirring tale of Dorothy’s journey to find her place in a contemporary world. 
PRIMARY TRUST to Kick Off Detroit Repertory Theatre Season
by BWW News Desk - October 31, 2025
The Detroit Repertory Theatre will begin its 69th Season with the Detroit Premiere of Pulitzer Prize-winning Primary Trust by Eboni Booth. Primary Trust celebrates friendship, connection, and small acts of kindness that can change a community.
BRIGHT STAR to be Presented at Muskegon Civic Theatre
by BWW News Desk - October 30, 2025
Muskegon Civic Theatre will present Bright Star, the Tony-nominated bluegrass musical by comedy legend Steve Martin and acclaimed singer-songwriter Edie Brickell.
Rosedale Community Players to Present Radio Play Reading Of ZOM-BRIDE
by BWW News Desk - October 30, 2025
Rosedale Community Players has released their latest podcast episode: a radio play reading of Zom-Bride by Michigan playwright Jacob A. Zinke. This is a clever parody of the 1943 public domain horror film I Walked with a Zombie.
Interview: Jinkx Monsoon & BenDeLaCreme Are Bringing Holiday Magic to a City Near You
by David Clarke - October 29, 2025
Eight years into redefining what a holiday show can be, drag powerhouses Jinkx Monsoon and BenDeLaCreme are once again decking the halls, and the patriarchy, with a brand-new production of The Jinkx & DeLa Holiday Show.
A VERY KALAMAZOO CHRISTMAS Opens in November at Farmers Alley Theatre
by BWW News Desk - October 29, 2025
Farmers Alley Theatre will open its holiday season with A Very Kalamazoo Christmas, a new comedy by Michigan playwright Robert Hawlmark, beginning November 20, 2025.
Last Chance To Submit For The 2025 BroadwayWorld Michigan Awards
by BWW Awards - October 27, 2025
This is your last chance to submit for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Michigan Awards! The 2025 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025.
Tipping Point Theatre to Present the Return of A VERY NORTHVILLE CHRISTMAS
by BWW News Desk - October 24, 2025
Tipping Point Theatre will revive A Very Northville Christmas by Robert Hawlmark from November 19–December 21, 2025. Directed by Dave Davies, the comedy play spoofs Hallmark-style holiday movies and celebrates Northville’s small-town charm, complete with local references and holiday cheer.
Tickets to & JULIET at DeVos Performance Hall Go On Sale October 23
by BWW News Desk - October 23, 2025
Broadway Grand Rapids has announced that single tickets for the Michigan premiere of & Juliet will go on sale October 23, 2025, at noon. The production will run at DeVos Performance Hall in Grand Rapids from March 10 through March 15, 2026.
Voting Now Open for BroadwayWorld's Next On Stage Season 6
by Team BWW - October 22, 2025
Voting is now open for BroadwayWorld's Next On Stage, Broadway's biggest national competition for high school and college students. Cast your vote today!
PRIMARY TRUST Opens at the Detroit Repertory Theatre
by BWW News Desk - October 22, 2025
The Detroit Repertory Theatre will begin its 69th Season with the Detroit Premiere of Pulitzer Prize-winning Primary Trust by Eboni Booth. Learn more about the show here!
SHUCKED Comes to Midland Center for the Arts in May
by BWW News Desk - October 22, 2025
Midland Center for the Arts has announced that tickets for Shucked, the Tony Award winning musical comedy, will go on sale this week. Learn more about the production here!
Midland Center For The Arts To Undergo Transformational Renovation Of Its Museum
by BWW News Desk - October 16, 2025
Midland Center for the Arts in Michigan has unveiled renderings and plans for a bold, transformational renovation of its Museum. The Center will reinvent the space as a dynamic, interdisciplinary hub where curiosity and creativity intersect.
Lesley Ann Warren to Host 40th Anniversary Screenings of CLUE THE MOVIE
by BWW News Desk - October 15, 2025
In celebration of the 40th Anniversary of CLUE: The Movie, original star Lesley Ann Warren (Miss Scarlett) will travel across the country to select cities to host special screenings of the fan favorite film in Ultra High Definition.

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