The SpongeBob Musical
Mar 27 – Apr 4, 2026
Who lives in Hilberry Gateway under the sea? The SpongeBob Musical! Dive into this vibrant underwater adventure for all ages, where friendship (and a splash...
Paradise Lost
Apr 17 – Apr 26, 2026
Erin Shields’ Paradise Lost reinvents John Milton’s epic poem through a bold, contemporary lens. Satan, cast out of Heaven, seeks revenge by tempting humanity, setting the stage...
Review: DISNEY ON ICE PRESENTS ROAD TRIP ADVENTURES at Van Andel Arena
by Brian Hilbrand - February 06, 2026
True to the show's name, we hit the road with Mickey Mouse and his pals for a ride for some “Road Trip Adventures”. Mickey, Minnie, and Goofy invite the audience to embark on an interactive and memory-rich adventure to iconic Disney destinations....
Review: HELL'S KITCHEN at Fisher Theatre
by Emily Schenk - December 18, 2025
The national touring cast of Hell‘s Kitchen arrives at The Fisher Theatre. Hell’s Kitchen features pop hits from Grammy Award-winning Alicia Keys. Hell‘s Kitchen is a story of a young girl growing up in Manhattan trying to chase her dreams, find love, and navigate the city....
Review: MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET at The Fox Theatre
by Emily Schenk - December 17, 2025
Doris Walker, played by Ellie Baker, was the star of the show, and in more ways than one, her angelic voice and quick wit really played into the fast-talking talking powerful female, Macy’s exact executive, her child, and charisma was matched only by The Man and Red himself. Kris Kringle brought j...
Review: WHO’S HOLIDAY! at National Broadway Theatre
by Brian Hilbrand - December 16, 2025
A story, although not written by Seuss, is an after-story of sorts, detailing what happens the night after Cindy Lou Who meets the Grinch, who, interestingly enough, and without giving too much away, end up getting married. The wild and crazy events that go down as a result of that are nothing sho...
Past Shows
Julius Caesar
Feb 6 – Feb 15, 2026
William Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar is a gripping political drama about power, ambition, and betrayal. When the beloved Roman leader Julius Caesar’s rise sparks fear of tyranny, his...
December Dance Concert
Dec 5 – Dec 7, 2025
Experience the artistry of students, faculty, and guest artists this fall at the annual December Dance Concert on the STAGE at the Hilberry Gateway. This...
Violet
Nov 21 – Dec 7, 2025
Violet is a heartfelt, soul-stirring musical that follows a young woman’s journey of self-discovery across the American South in 1964. With a childhood scar across her...
The Play That Goes Wrong
Oct 3 – Oct 11, 2025
A delightfully disastrous comedy, The Play That Goes Wrong follows the Cornley University Drama Society as they attempt to stage a 1920s murder mystery. From...
96th Annual Spring Dance Concert
Apr 18 – Apr 19, 2025
End the academic year at Wayne State University by taking in the 96th annual Spring Dance Concert. This event will feature works created and curated...
Emilia
Apr 11 – Apr 19, 2025
Discover the untold story of Emilia Bassano, a trailblazing poet and feminist voice of the Renaissance, in Morgan Lloyd Malcolm's captivating play, Emilia. Set in...
The Prom
Mar 28 – Apr 6, 2025
The Prom is a dazzling Broadway sensation that combines humor, heart, and show-stopping performances. When a group of self-absorbed Broadway stars discover a small town's prom...
Tartuffe
Jan 31 – Feb 9, 2025
Tartuffe by Molière, a 1664 comedic play, satirizes religious hypocrisy. The central character, Tartuffe, is a deceitful imposter who hoodwinks the wealthy Orgon with false...
Silent Sky
Sep 29 – Oct 15, 2023
Silent Sky tells the true story of 19th-century astronomer Henrietta Leavitt and a team of female "computers" who made groundbreaking discoveries about the fluctuating brightness...
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