MICHIGAN THEATRE NEWSROOM - Page 328

On May 29 the Barn Theatre kicks off its 66th season with THE GREAT BIG BAR SHOW, a musical cabaret playing through June 3 - one week only, in the Rehearsal Shed Lounge.

MotorCity Casino Hotel welcomes comedian Carlos Mencia to Sound Board tonight, May 20th at 7:30 p.

Williamston Theatre, Tipping Point Theatre, and Performance Network Theatre have announced joint general auditions for their 2012-2013 seasons, running September through August.

The Michigan Shakespeare Festival, the official Shakespeare Festival of the State of Michigan, has announced that award winning actor Stacy Keach, regarded as perhaps America's greatest interpreter of the Bard's greatest roles, has given his support to the MSF mission and 2012 season.

The Michigan Shakespeare Festival is holding the first district of its MSF Monologue Scholarship Competition tomorrow, Saturday, May 19th, at Whole Foods Market, 3135 Washtenaw Ave.

Fratellanza-a new collaboration between Michigan brothers Jim and Paul Manganello-is creating a new show for The New Theatre Project imagining the circumstances around the creation of Shakespeare's First Folio.

Water Works Theatre Company announces that tickets are on sale now for its 12th annual Shakespeare in the Park program in Royal Oak's Starr Jaycee Park.

Mid-Michigan's award winning professional theatre company, Williamston Theatre, located at 122 S.

The Williamston Theatre will be offering 4 workshops this summer for teens (12-18 years old) starting June 18.

The Mall at Partridge Creek continues its tradition to engage and entertain its community with the launch of its 2012 Motor City Co-op Credit Union Summer Sounds concert series Memorial Day weekend.

The Children's Theatre Network announces youth acting class, "The Play's the Thing!" Taught by accomplished instructor/performer, Anne Rhoades and CTN Director, Becky Fox, classes will be held at Performance Network Theatre, June 18th-29th, 2012, Mondays-Fridays, 4:30-6:00pm.

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In response to demand for tickets, Performance Network Theatre is extending the critically acclaimed drama, "Red," for one week only.

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Detroit theatre fans have even more to look forward to in the new season! The international musical sensation Jekyll & Hyde, starring Tony Award® Nominee Constantine Maroulis in the dual title role of Dr.

Legendary singer/songwriter/poet Leonard Cohen will return to Detroit's Fox Theatre with a new live show on Monday, November 26 at 8 p.

The Barn Theatre, Michigan's oldest professional summer theatre, under the leadership of Producer Brendan Ragotzy, announced today the 66th season of plays and musicals under consideration for the summer season at the landmark theatre.

Tonight, May 12, 2012, at 8 p.

Five years to the day after opening its doors to Detroit audiences, The Ringwald Theatre begins a four-week exclusive run of the holy comedy, The Divine Sister.

American Idol LIVE! will return to Detroit's Joe Louis Arena to launch the 2012 tour on Friday, July 6 at 7 p.

MotorCity Casino Hotel will welcome "An Evening with Peabo Bryson" with special guest Regina Belle to Sound Board on Thursday, November 15 at 8:00 p.

After an unexpected cancellation of the season's highlight, The Tempest Project, The New Theatre Project presents a special event, the New Work Collage 2012: Taking Chances.

Acclaimed a cappella group, Straight No Chaser has announced details for their upcoming "#SNClive Fall 2012 Tour" that includes a performance at the Fox Theatre on Wednesday, December 12 at 8 p.

American Idol LIVE! will return to Detroit's Joe Louis Arena to launch the 2012 tour on Friday, July 6 at 7 p.

Nat Chandler (The Scarlet Pimpernel, The Phantom of the Opera), Teri Hansen (Showboat, Boys from Syracuse), and Mandy Gonzalez (Wicked, In the Heights) will appear in concert with Maestro John Varineau and the Grand Rapids Symphony Orchestra on Friday May 11th and Saturday May 12th at 8pm along with