MICHIGAN THEATRE NEWSROOM - Page 95

Midland Center for the Arts documents COVID-19 stories and events for historical archives.

In response to the coronavirus epidemic that has led to the cancellation of several if its spring concerts, the Chamber Music Society of Detroit has launched a series of free live-streamed concerts called CameraMusic.

Due to the rising concerns of the COVID-19 global pandemic, the remaining WICKED performances scheduled for April 14 through 19 are canceled and will not be rescheduled.

Every spring, Oakland University's School of Music, Theatre and Dance recognizes distinguished students, alumni and community members with MaTilDa Awards, which are named to honor Matilda Dodge Wilson, who donated the land on which Oakland University is built.

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

Miller Auditorium has released the following statement: 

Michigan State University has closed campus for all pre-college programs this summer due to the continuous spread of the Coronavirus.

Michigan Opera Theatre (MOT) has launched a digital programming campaign to provide daily opera and dance content to the community during social distancing.

Though the concert halls are empty, the musicians of the Grand Rapids Symphony will not be silenced.

In response to Gov.

It is a major milestone for The Prison Creative Arts Project as the Annual Exhibition of Art by Michigan Prisoners celebrates its Silver Jubilee this March.

Due to Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer's' temporary ban on all large group events in an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19, theatres across the state are postponing and/or canceling performances.

Although the theatre is closed, productions are on hold and rehearsals have halted, The Sauk, Hillsdale County's community theatre, is keeping theatre alive with a new project.

Michigan's Governor, Gretchen Whitmer, announced the state will be under a Stay At Home, Stay Safe Executive Order beginning Tuesday, March 24 through April 13, 2020, due to the rising concerns of the COVID-19 global pandemic.

As previously reported, following guidance from Wayne State University, Theatre and Dance at Wayne has made the difficult but necessary decision to cancel all remaining productions in our 2019-2020 season.

Wharton Center continues to follow the latest information and directives regarding COVID-19.

In accordance with Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer's Executive Order 2020-9 to temporarily close theatres and other public venues in an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19, Broadway In Detroit has cancelled The Last Ship (April 22-26 at the Detroit Opera House) and The Color Purple (April 21-26

In recognition of the extraordinary sacrifices healthcare providers are making to keep us safe and healthy, the Grand Rapids Symphony is offering two free tickets per healthcare worker to a 2020 D&W Fresh Market Picnic Pops concert.

With over 120 youth enrolled in the Center Stage Youth Choirs at Midland Center for the Arts, the Center is working to bring art into the living rooms for local families amidst COVID-19 social distancing precautions.

In light of the recent recommendations from the Center for Disease Control and the State of Michigan, the University Musical Society (UMS) announces that the upcoming performances by American Ballet Theatre (ABT) and the Chineke! Orchestra with Sheku Kanneh-Mason have been canceled to support effort

As the cultural hub of the Great Lakes Bay Region, Midland Center for the Arts' mission is to find meaning and connection.

In accordance with the University's measures, the Musical Theatre Senior Showcase on May 3 in Ann Arbor is canceled.

PCAP has released the following statement regarding the 25th Annual Exhibition of Art by Michigan Prisoners: 

Due to increasing concern about everyone's safety during the COVID-19 pandemic, The Music Hall, Aretha's Jazz Cafe and all education programs are effectively shut down until Monday April 6th.