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Shakespeare Royal Oak Set To Return To Starr Jaycee Park In 2021

Shakespeare Royal Oak Set To Return To Starr Jaycee Park In 2021

by BWW News Desk — May 7, 2021
As Puck says in A Midsummer Night's Dream 'I am sent with broom before, to sweep the dust behind the door,' so Shakespeare Royal Oak prepares to sweep the dust of 2020 behind them and return to stellar live performances with the show that launched the theatre company 21 years ago.
Josh Lawrence Named Director of Jazz Studies at Interlochen Center for the Arts

Josh Lawrence Named Director of Jazz Studies at Interlochen Center for the Arts

by BWW News Desk — May 6, 2021
Interlochen Center for the Arts announced today that jazz trumpeter Josh Lawrence has been named Director of Jazz Studies.
Go Comedy Announces Second Annual Virtual Fun Run, May 29

Go Comedy Announces Second Annual Virtual Fun Run, May 29

by BWW News Desk — May 4, 2021
In 2020, a group of improvisers, lead by the Yes And Yogi Girl, Natalie Roxas, joined together in support of Go Comedy! Improv Theater with the first ever Virtual Run For Laughs, a virtual run to support the improv community and the award-winning theatre.
THE GIN GAME to Kick Off Circle Theatre's 2021 Season

THE GIN GAME to Kick Off Circle Theatre's 2021 Season

by BWW News Desk — May 4, 2021
Circle Theatre will present The Gin Game as the kickoff to their 2021 season.
Barn Theatre Moves Forward in Planning 75th Anniversary Diamond Jubilee Season

Barn Theatre Moves Forward in Planning 75th Anniversary Diamond Jubilee Season

by BWW News Desk — May 4, 2021
The Barn Theatre School is looking ahead to the 75th Anniversary season! With the assistance of many incredible organizations and supporters, the Barn was able to survive the difficulties that the COVID-19 pandemic brought to the country, and the world of theatre.
ANON(YMOUS) Reimagines Homer's Odyssey at  Wayne State University

ANON(YMOUS) Reimagines Homer's Odyssey at Wayne State University

by BWW News Desk — May 4, 2021
The Maggie Allesee Department of Theatre and Dance, a program within the College of Fine, Performing and Communication Arts at Wayne State University will present “Anon(ymous)” by Naomi Iizuka as a virtual streaming event in collaboration with Broadway on Demand.
New Exhibition and Book Chronicle How Cranbrook Academy of Art Radicalized Art and De

New Exhibition and Book Chronicle How Cranbrook Academy of Art Radicalized Art and Design in America

by BWW News Desk — May 4, 2021
This summer, Cranbrook Art Museum is pleased to debut With Eyes Opened: Cranbrook Academy of Art Since 1932, the first book and largest exhibition to expansively chronicle the school's nearly 90-year history as a radical experiment in the education of artists.
Broadway Grand Rapids Announces New Season Ticket Packages On Sale Now

Broadway Grand Rapids Announces New Season Ticket Packages On Sale Now

by BWW News Desk — May 4, 2021
Broadway is coming back to Grand Rapids and it is worth the wait!  After a long intermission, the new season will open in January of 2022.
LONELY PLANET Will Be Performed at Toledo Rep Next Week

LONELY PLANET Will Be Performed at Toledo Rep Next Week

by BWW News Desk — May 4, 2021
The Toledo Repertoire Theatre & Actors Collaborative Toledo present LONELY PLANET by Steven Dietz, directed by Benjamin Jameson.
Broadway Star Sydney James Harcourt To Deliver Interlochen Arts Academy Commencement

Broadway Star Sydney James Harcourt To Deliver Interlochen Arts Academy Commencement Address

by BWW News Desk — May 3, 2021
The Grammy Award-winning Broadway performer and film and television star Sydney James Harcourt will address graduating students at the 2021 Interlochen Arts Academy Commencement.
Michigan Opera Theatre Postpones CAVALLERIA RUSTICANA Performance

Michigan Opera Theatre Postpones CAVALLERIA RUSTICANA Performance

by BWW News Desk — May 2, 2021
Michigan Opera Theatre has announced the postponement of their upcoming performance of Cavalleria Rusticana.
Nora Detroit Announces Student Exhibition and New Northport Shop

Nora Detroit Announces Student Exhibition and New Northport Shop

by BWW News Desk — April 30, 2021
Nora Modern has announced a spring student exhibition featuring undergraduate and graduate students from Center for Creative Studies (CCS), Cranbrook, Lawrence Technological Institute, University of Michigan, and Wayne State University.
FSPA Fundraises For Carnegie Lullaby Project Offering Musical Mother-Baby Connections

FSPA Fundraises For Carnegie Lullaby Project Offering Musical Mother-Baby Connections

by BWW News Desk — April 30, 2021
A special Flint School of Performing Arts program has provided unique lullabies to 64 families in the Flint area.
Enrique Márquez Named Director of Music at Interlochen Center for the Arts

Enrique Márquez Named Director of Music at Interlochen Center for the Arts

by BWW News Desk — April 29, 2021
Interlochen Center for the Arts announced today that Enrique Márquez has been named Director of Music.
Upcoming Farmers Alley Theatre Mother's Day Virtual Concert

Upcoming Farmers Alley Theatre Mother's Day Virtual Concert

by BWW News Desk — April 28, 2021
Farmers Alley Theatre continues to innovate online with Spotlight Sessions Vol.
$5M Gift Expands U-M Museum of Art's Chinese Ceramics Collection and Creates Weese Pr

$5M Gift Expands U-M Museum of Art's Chinese Ceramics Collection and Creates Weese Program

by BWW News Desk — April 28, 2021
University of Michigan alumnus and longtime UMMA supporter William Weese has given a gift of art and endowment with a combined value of about $5 million that will expand the U-M Museum of Art's Chinese ceramics collection.
Midland Center For The Arts Celebrates 50th Anniversary Where It All Began, A Night A

Midland Center For The Arts Celebrates 50th Anniversary Where It All Began, A Night At The Symphony

by BWW News Desk — April 28, 2021
The Midland Symphony Orchestra is preparing to return to the Auditorium stage on Saturday for their first public performance since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Broadway In Detroit Announces Dates for 2021-22 Subscription Season

Broadway In Detroit Announces Dates for 2021-22 Subscription Season

by BWW News Desk — April 27, 2021
While Disney's Frozen, which was previously announced as part of Broadway In Detroit's 2021-22 season, will be scheduled for a future Detroit engagement, Broadway In Detroit has announced that Disney's The Lion King will return to The Detroit Opera House in early 2022.
Wayne State University Students Will Perform PINGREE'S PAST

Wayne State University Students Will Perform PINGREE'S PAST

by BWW News Desk — April 27, 2021
The Maggie Allesee Department of Theatre and Dance, a program within the College of Fine, Performing and Communication Arts at Wayne State University will present Pingree's Past written by guest artist Garlia Cornelia Jones.
Virtual Production of SHE KILLS MONSTERS Will Be Performed by Center Stage Jackson Th

Virtual Production of SHE KILLS MONSTERS Will Be Performed by Center Stage Jackson This Summer

by BWW News Desk — April 27, 2021
Center Stage Jackson has announced its next virtual production, She Kills Monsters: Virtual Realms, by Qui Nguyen.
BWW Review: BEST OF ME- A NEW MUSICAL COMEDY at Blue Gate Theatre

BWW Review: BEST OF ME- A NEW MUSICAL COMEDY at Blue Gate Theatre

by Brian Hilbrand — April 26, 2021
Blue Gate Theatre’s The Best Of Me - A New Musical Comedy, is a show that is about a young Amish girl, who finds herself unable to do the traditional things Amish women are know for, and finds herself with her eyes set on Broadway!  The Best of Me is currently playing at the Blue Gate Music Hall
Mural By U-M Stamps School of Art & Design Alumni and Students Honors Class Of 2021

Mural By U-M Stamps School of Art & Design Alumni and Students Honors Class Of 2021

by BWW News Desk — April 26, 2021
To honor the University of Michigan Class of 2021, undergraduate students from the U-M Penny W.
New Plays Born Out of Chaos, Creativity, and Constraints in Open Book Theatre Company

New Plays Born Out of Chaos, Creativity, and Constraints in Open Book Theatre Company's Online New Play Festival

by BWW News Desk — April 21, 2021
Weekend Wonders is back for the fourth and final month! 
Broadway Creative Team Seeks High School Students for Summer Production of GREASE at

Broadway Creative Team Seeks High School Students for Summer Production of GREASE at Midland Center

by BWW News Desk — April 21, 2021
Well, this car is automatic, it’s systematic, it’s hydromatic, why it’s a star-studded lineup of Broadway creatives seeking the top high school talent to perform in a summer production of the hit mega-musical, GREASE!
The Obsidian Theatre Festival to be Made Available for Streaming

The Obsidian Theatre Festival to be Made Available for Streaming

by BWW News Desk — April 21, 2021
Sloan’s Ghostlight Productions announced that they are partnering with BroadwayHD to bring the inaugural Obsidian Festival to viewers for free via the streaming service’s YouTube channel.

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