Expressed as a translucent glass cube levitating above a multi-hued masonry base, the Arthur Miller Theatre transforms into a luminous glass beacon at night, recalling the illuminated marquees of vaudeville era theatres. The 250-seat theatre is named after the esteemed American playwright and U-M alumnus.
Samuel Beckett, best known for his plays Waiting for Godot and Endgame, was a leader in the Theatre of the Absurd movement. His works remain the best-known and most-performed absurdist plays, which are known for their tragicomic tone and the notion that life has no meaning. In...
Department of Musical Theatre students demonstrate their acting skills in this studio production of the play Much Ado About Nothing, one of William Shakespeare’s most beloved and oft-performed comedies. When the soldiers of Don Pedro’s army return to Messina, Italy, romance is...
Murakami by the Sea is a full-length devised work inspired by novels and short stories by Haruki Murakami (the award-winning Japanese writer of Kafka on the Shore, among many others). Placed within a constantly evolving environment of cardboard and broken tires, the production...
Brooks & Dunn, the best-selling country duo of all time and most-awarded artists in CMA history, extend their NEON MOON TOUR into 2026. The Country Music Hall of Famers brought their “don’t miss” (Whiskey Riff) live show to Acrisure Amphitheater on Friday, September 25, with special guests Wil…
In 2025, her songs 'Tequila and Whiskey' and 'Homewrecker' went viral on TikTok. Soon after, Avalon released her debut album, Southern Belle Raisin' Hell, on January 17, 2025. She used her mugshot from a previous arrest for the album's cover. David Lee Murphy is best recognized by his massive hit…
Some people know innately who they are and what they stand for. Within minutes of any interaction with Craig Morgan, it’s clear God, family, and country are his foundation. The veteran hitmaker continues to celebrate those pillars on his new EP, American Soundtrack. “I try to celebrate God, f…
It’s the kind of story you read about in books and watch on the big screen at the movies. For the band ALABAMA, it’s not just a story; it’s their life. It’s a classic American tale of rags to riches. From humble beginnings picking cotton in the fields to international stars that went on to s…
We were fortunate to head back to the Acrisure Amphitheater last weekend, this time to hear Tony®, EMMY®, and five-time GRAMMY® Award-nominated singer, songwriter, actor, and philanthropist Josh Groban take the stage for his “Stage, Screen, and Symphony” tour in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The …
We were fortunate to head back out to the Accurasure Amplitheatre last weekend for the Thomas Rhett The Soundtrack to Life tour, with special guests Conner Smith and Emily Ann Roberts (who had a very Dolly Parton-style approach to singing and storytelling).…
We were fortunate to attend the second-to-last stop on Lindsey Stirling’s Duality Tour, after her most recent album of the same name. This concert came at the right time for me personally, as I had gotten some rough news earlier in the day, that was very unexpected, and had debated attending the s…
Kentucky-raised and Nashville-based, Mary Kutter writes songs that live in the gray area, blurring genre lines and creative narratives. Drawing from country storytelling and rock-leaning intensity, her music favors sharp images over easy answers. As both a songwriter and recording artist, Kutter gra…
Hank Williams, Jr.'s rescheduled tour stop this past Friday at the Acrisure Amphitheater was nothing short of impressive and worth the wait from the original date, which was moved due to wildfire smoke from Canada reducing the Air quality in Michigan, and making it not good to be outside for extend…
We attended Unity Fest Day 2, out at Heritage Landing in Muskegon, Michigan, and although Unity has great Bands and Artists and is a multi-day event, it isn’t just about the music; it is far bigger than that! For over 25 years, the heart behind the Unity Christian Musical Festival has been bigger …
Chekhov’s tragicomedy about a dysfunctional family and the country property they share has been a perennial favorite since it premiered in 1899 in Moscow. Schmidt’s translation highlights the humor in the conflict between two brothers – the one who left for the city, and the one...
This funny and provocative play follows an ambitious group of editorial assistants at a Manhattan magazine. When an ordinary, humdrum workday becomes anything but, the stakes for who will get to tell their own story become higher than ever. Written by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins...
A reimagination of The Wizard of Oz through a BIPOC and queer lens, as devised by professors José Casas and Jake Hooker and U-M students.
A literary treasure with an unmatched significance to the Russian people, this high-spirited and keen-witted satire takes on political corruption and human stupidity.
This wild & fresh adaptation of one of the greatest political tragedies in theatrical history explores the still-beating heart that resonates loudly today.
The Lion in Winter, May 9-12, 2013 By James Goldman Directed by Thom Johnson This historical comedy-drama tells the tale of King Henry II and his estranged wife, Eleanor of Aquitaine. Driven to imprison his wife for attempting to overthrow him, Henry II brings her to his castle...
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, March 14-17, 2013 By Tennessee Williams Directed by Kat Walsh Maggie the “cat” is on the prowl again. As determined to woo her husband as he is to spurn her, Maggie laments her fate as family members expose their mendacity in this epic tale of familial...
Bedroom Farce, January 24-27, 2013 By Alan Ayckbourn Directed by Paul Bianchi Four couples, three bedrooms, and lots of laughs inhabit this wacky farce by the master playwright, Alan Ayckbourn. Set in London in the seventies, two generations mesh, mingle and co-mingle as they...
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Come From Away Lydia Mendelssohn Theatre (10/08-10/18) |
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Time Passes: 8 Short Plays by Samuel Beckett Arthur Miller Theatre (10/01-10/11) |
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Les Miserables Grosse Pointe Theatre (9/18-10/11) |
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Some Enchanted Evening® - The Songs of Rodgers and Hammerstein Kalamazoo Civic Theatre (10/02-10/11) |
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The Voice of Whitney: A Symphonic Celebration Detroit Opera House (10/10-10/10) |
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The Wizard of Oz Kalamazoo Civic Theatre (11/27-12/20) |
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SIX Cobb Great Hall (12/01-12/06) |
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72 Miles to Go... Gilmore Theatre Complex (1/29-2/14) |
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The One Good Thing, or "Are Ya Patrick Swayze?" Williamston Theatre (9/24-10/25) |
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Galaxy of Stars American Legion Post 4 (10/23-10/25) |
