MICHIGAN THEATRE NEWSROOM - Page 96

Miller Auditorium, acting in compliance with the emergency declaration issued by Governor Whitmer and policies enacted by the University has suspended, cancelled or postponed all public events beginning today (March 13) at 5 p.

Based on the recent mandate by Michigan Gov.

With the cancellation of Gilda's LaughFest and the postponing of its Signature Event featuring Jeff Foxworthy, due to concerns of COVID-19, over 700 meals were going to go unused.

On Wednesday, March 11, the University of Michigan instituted preventative COVID-19 measures.

Planet Ant has announced that it will suspend all programming until further notice.

Following guidance from Wayne State University, Theatre and Dance at Wayne has made the difficult but necessary decision to cancel the upcoming productions of Bus Stop and Mary Poppins the Broadway Musical.

Due to the growing concern over COVID-19, all remaining performances of Roald Dahl's CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY from March 13 a?" 15, 2020 are postponed.

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, and Governor Whitmer's executive order banning gatherings of more than 250 people, Wharton Center and the producers of WICKED are canceling the first week of WICKED performances.

Due to Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer's temporary ban on all events with over 250 people in an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19, all performances of Dear Evan Hansen at the Fisher Theatre, March 25 a?" April 5, have been cancelled.

Broadway in Detroit has announced that all remaining performances of Fiddler on the Roof at the Fisher Theatre have been cancelled due to coronavirus public safety and security concerns and the direction of local and state government recommendations.

Chamber Music Society of Detroit has released the following statement regarding upcoming performances: 

Flint Repertory Theatre presents “ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO'S NEST” by Dale Wasserman, adapted from the book by Ken Kesey.

Gilda's LaughFest was designed to raise awareness for the free emotional health support of children, adults, families and friends on any kind of cancer journey or those grieving a death due to any cause.

Maggie Allesee Department of Theatre and Dance has announced cancellations of events.

Miller Auditorium is in close contact with production companies that bring shows to the facility.

Many of us are familiar with the story of Genesis, but have you ever seen it performed on stage? Whether or not you have, the perfect opportunity to do so is at Ridgedale Players, where Children of Eden is playing until March 22nd.

Grand Rapids Civic Theatre has released a statement regarding the developing situation surrounding COVID-19:

In response to the University of Michigan's prohibition on campus events that would convene 100 people or more through April 21, the University Musical Society (UMS) will cancel almost all remaining events in the 2019-20 season to support efforts to contain the spread of COVID-19.

The Grand Rapids Symphony has been monitoring the global outbreak of COVID-19 and planning for a variety of contingencies as the virus has spread.

Basement Arts has issued a cancellation of all future Basement Arts events amid the coronavirus outbreak:

Flint Institute of Music has issued an update regarding the current coronavirus outbreak:

In light of the rapidly developing COVID-19 situation and in line with WHO and CDC guidance to limit the interaction of people in larger groups to diminish disease transmission, Theatre NOVA will postpone its production of 'Arabic to English' by David Wells, that was scheduled to open on March 20, 2

Due to recent illness, and out of an abundance of caution, the Kickshaw Theatre board has decided to cancel all remaining performances of Lungs by Duncan Macmillan, originally scheduled through Sunday, March 15.

North Farmington High School Theatre Boosters presents The Drowsy Chaperone.

Oakland University School of Music, Theatre and Dance has issued a statement regarding the COVID-19 outbreak: