MICHIGAN THEATRE NEWSROOM - Page 310

Mitch Albom announced today, from his show on WJR radio, that Ernie will once again return to the City Theatre, located inside of Hockeytown Cafe and just one block from Comerica Park, to offer fans a third season to remember 'The Voice of Summer' starting Thursday, June 6.

In this endearing play, writer John Cariani introduces us to the people of northern Maine, their life experiences, their feelings, and their love stories.

MotorCity Casino Hotel has announced Chippendales - The Ultimate Girls' Night Out coming to Sound Board on Thursday, May 9 at 8:00 pm.

While most people know the story of The Lion King, everyone needs to experience musical stage version.

This very special one-time event will be held on Monday, March 4 at The Century Theatre located inside The Historic Gem Theatre at 333 Madison Street Detroit; MI.

THE BOOK OF MORMON, winner of nine Tony Awards including Best Musical, is pleased to announce a lottery ticket policy for the First National Tour, which begins March 12 at the Fisher Theatre in Detroit and plays a limited two week engagement March 12-24, 2013.

Cast members of the national tour of Disney's The Lion King, which is running currently at the Detroit Opera House, are performing in a benefit concert called City of Hope tonight, February 25th.

Performance Network Theatre presents the Children's Theatre Network's production of Wolverine Will a kid-friendly introduction to Michigan History by Carla Milarch and starring Phil Powers today, February 23, 2013 at 1:00pm at Performance Network Theatre on 120 E.

Cast members of the national tour of Disney's The Lion King, which is running currently at the Detroit Opera House, are performing in a benefit concert called City of Hope on Monday, February 25th.

After a wildly successful one-night-only performance opening the Gay Play Series last June, Ronnie Larsen's classic play Making Porn will return to The Ringwald for a full production! Taking a small break from their Season of Family (and, honestly, who doesn't need a break from family now and again)

HOW THE OTHER HALF LOVES, a unique comedy by Britain's Neil Simon, Alan Ayckbourne, is the next offering of the season at Eastpointe's Broadway Onstage Live Theatre when it opens tonight, February 22.

Tonight, February 22, 2013, the comedy Marriage by Nikolai Gogol will open as the fifth production in the Hilberry Theatre's 50th season.

The comedy Marriage opens this weekend at the Hilberry Theatre and actor Brent Griffith is excited to perform the lead role of Podkoliosin the bachelor although he did not do any extreme preparations for the role.

Based on the hit DreamWorks film and the incredible true story that inspired it, the first national tour of the high-flying Broadway musical CATCH ME IF YOU CAN will land in Detroit at the Fisher Theatre for a limited engagement, May 7-19.

Just a two years after its Broadway debut, Performance Network Theatre will engage, challenge, and inspire audiences to discover the hilarity and tragedy of hard work versus sheer luck with the 2011 Tony Nominee for Best New Play, Good People by David Lindsay-Abaire previewing tonight, February 21st

Since its inception, funk & soul music has told stories of love, life and rhythm, and has been a big part of the musical history of Detroit.

Jillian Michaels will bring her first ever 'Maximize Your Life Tour' to the Fox Theatre on Thursday, May 9 at 7:30 p.

The Purple Rose Theatre Company has partnered with Americans for the Arts to participate in the Arts & Economic Prosperity IV Economic Impact Study Service.

Native Detroiter John Sloan III is thrilled to be part of the company of Disney's The Lion King and bringing it back to his hometown.

In the tradition of nabbing up-and-coming artists, the Oakland University Student Program Board will present the Verge Campus Tour, sponsored by Karmaloop clothing company, with lyrical genius Kendrick Lamar and world-renowned DJ Steve Aoki.

The Detroit return of Disney's THE LION KING opens tonight, Friday, February 15 at 7:30 p.

Casting has been announced for the Detroit engagement of Disney's THE LION KING.

Performance Network Theatre presents the Children's Theatre Network's production of Wolverine Will a kid-friendly introduction to Michigan History by Carla Milarch and starring Phil Powers on Saturday February 23, 2013 at 1:00pm at Performance Network Theatre on 120 E.

It's not often that high school students get a chance to write a play and see it performed on stage by professional actors, but at Romulus Community High School, that's about to change.

MY BROTHER MARVIN featuring Emmy Winning Actress Lynn Whitfield kicks off a multi-city tour tonight at the Fisher Theatre in Detroit, Michigan.