MICHIGAN THEATRE NEWSROOM - Page 93

Circle Theatre, Grand Rapids' go-to destination for exceptional theatrical arts in an intimate setting, will be extending their intermission through the summer and will not be opening for their 2020 season.

The Grand Rapids Symphony and the Grand Rapids Federation of Musicians have ratified a one-year collective bargaining agreement, which continues economic provisions of the expiring contract while implementing several work rule changes.

Center Stage Jackson has announced its 2020-21 Season!

As Michigan's business, government and civic leaders continue to work remotely, many are missing the tradition of the annual Detroit Regional Chamber Mackinac Policy Conference at Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island.

Building on his long and meaningful history with Interlochen Center for the Arts, Cristian Măcelaru will guide and inspire young musicians this summer as part of Interlochen Online's virtual arts camp, which will take place from June 28 to July 19, 2020.

Parallel 45 Theatre and The MITTEN Lab are expand their partnership this summer by hosting P45's inaugural commissioned playwright and MITTEN Lab alumna, Jacqueline Goldfinger, in residency at the Lab from July 10 - 19, 2020 to develop a new play with director Katherine M.

The Grand Rapids Symphony is cancelling its 2020 D&W Fresh Market Picnic Pops and all other Symphony events scheduled through July 31.

WOOD-TV has reported that Grand Rapids Ballet is finding ways to entertain online during the health crisis, hosting virtual programs, presenting free lessons for adults and more!

Go Comedy! Improv Theater announces that it has launched its digital format, Digi-Go to continue producing improvised, written, and original comedy during this period of social distancing and the closure of theaters across the nation.

FOX 17 has reported that The Playhouse at White Lake will be bringing their summer performances online due to the ongoing health crisis.

The last few months have been unprecedented in the performing arts and entertainment industry.

Shakespeare Royal Oak proudly announces a new online way to experience Shakespeare with its professional theatre company.

Building on the long and storied history between Interlochen Center for the Arts and the Detroit Symphony Orchestra, DSO musicians will work closely with Interlochen students this summer as part of Interlochen Online's virtual Arts Camp, which will take place from June 28 to July 19, 2020.

The Purple Rose Theatre Company has announced general auditions, via video submission, for the 2020 / 2021 season.

The Williamston Theatre announces the cancellation of the remainder of its 2019-2020 season.

The University Musical Society has announced the launch of UMS Performance Playground, a free online learning resource in the arts for students in grades K-8 (ages 5-13).

The engagement of DEAR EVAN HANSEN, originally scheduled for June 6-21, 2020 at the Wharton Center,  will not proceed as planned due to the health crisis.

Broadway In Detroit announced today that it has rescheduled the local engagements of touring productions that were slated to appear during the 2019-20 and 2020-21 seasons.

BLUE MAN GROUP, originally scheduled to play Miller Auditorium May 1 - 3, 2020, was postponed due to Covid-19.

Tibbits Summer Theatre is still set to go on this year, but not as originally announced

Metropolis Performing Arts Centre announced the installation of a new illuminated marquee that will become the centerpiece of the building and a beacon for downtown Arlington Heights.

As the Stay Home Stay Safe executive orders have been extended to late May, leaving many events and festivals uncertain of their future for the summer, Midland Center for the Arts continues its mission to connect artists with the community.

When Sergei Rachmaninov composed his Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, a set of 24 variations for solo piano and orchestra, the Russian composer knew the 18th variation was something special.

Having celebrated five successful seasons, Kickshaw will be closing permanently.

As part of their continued effort to keep creating theatre during the Coronavirus shutdown, The Sauk (Hillsdale County's community theatre) will move their annual Plays-in-Development to May with four readings of new plays streamed online.