MICHIGAN THEATRE NEWSROOM - Page 92

In light of the current Black Lives Matter protests, many Americans are becoming more aware of their white privilege, and beginning to see aspects of their life they may not have known was affected by/made easier by this privilege.

As auditoriums across the country remain dark during the COVID-19 pandemic, professional theatres in the Detroit and Ann Arbor area have jointly released a video message of hope.

You and your friends and family can enjoy a Broadway concert in your own driveway, front yard, or patio - performed by the actors you've come to know and love at Civic!

Michigan Theatre director Steve Tucker is currently facing the issues that many of theatre-workers have right now: how, when, and what re-opening may look like amidst the pandemic.

Even as other businesses begin to open up, theatres must keep their doors closed.

The Flint Institute of Music and the Flint Downtown Development Authority have announced the annual Fourth of July Music Around Town Concert and Fireworks Celebration at Atwood Stadium have been cancelled.

Stars in the House continued this afternoon (2pm) with University of Michigan Young Alumni with Leanne Antonio, Griffin Binnicker, Commodore C.

Composer Joel Thompson's work exposes the painful realities of life in the United States for men and women of color.

The University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre & Dance and Grammy Award-winning baritone Thomas Hampson's Hampsong Foundation have formed a new partnership to strengthen the work of both organizations in song research, vocal performance, and education at all levels.

The Detroit Public Schools Community District and Detroit Public TV present An Evening of Fine Arts, a virtual showcase of remarkable student artists and performers Watch the livestream this Thursday at 11 a.

Hi! This is my first blog post for Broadway World and I couldn't be more excited to talk about my experiences.

In response to the COVID-19 crisis and the mandatory temporary shuttering of its space, The Ringwald Theatre takes its gifts to the streaming world with a new summer program: Camp Ringwald presents Summer Shorts.

Croswell Opera House will host a series of outdoor events, while theaters across the country remain closed.

There are many monologue competitions for writers, but instead of a traditional judging panel, Black and Brown Theatre has decided to give the decision-making power to the actors who will use these monologues

Because of the coronavirus, Plowshares Theatre Company was forced to cancel the remainder of its 2020 performance season.

Michigan's only professional African American Theatre, Plowshares Theatre Company, announces the appointment of Lauren Hood to its Board of Directors, effective immediately.

The League of American Orchestras has awarded a grant of $18,760 to the Grand Rapids Symphony to strengthen its understanding of equity, diversity, and inclusion and to help transform organizational culture.

BoxFest Detroit, an annual theatre festival that showcases and creates opportunities for women directors, is announcing that their production team has grown to include festival alumna Kennikki Jones-Jones.

The Sauk, Hillsdale County's community theatre, is pleased to announce the cast of their upcoming live streamed production of Belles by Mark Dunn.

Wild Swan Theater announces a new initiative, Wild Swan in the Wings, to provide creative opportunities for families while staying safer at home.

Slipstream Theatre Initiative has released a statement regarding the current state of events.

The Finest Hour Davina and the Vagabonds & Hot Club of Cowtown, originally scheduled for Wednesday, May 13 is rescheduled to Thursday, March 4 at 7:30pm.

Not only are we coming of age and meant to forge a new identity for ourselves, we're being sent out into the world to create in an uncertain future.

Midland Center for the Arts facilities staff were able to enter the Doan History Center and Heritage Park to assess the flood damage caused by the catastrophic collapse of the Edenville Dam and the failure of the Sanford Lake Dam.

Kick off this weekend with a Downton Abbey Marathon and then rely on DPTV all season long as your virtual venue for top performances!