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Past Shows

Elf-the Musical
12/10 - 12/10/2022


Based on the beloved holiday film, this hilarious fish-out-of-water comedy follows Buddy the Elf in his quest to find his true identity....

Dear Edwina Jr
11/19 - 11/19/2022


At last a musical that features a cast of nearly all girl performers! Follow the adventures of advice- giver extraordinaire, Edwina Spoonapple as she directs ...


Godspell book by John-Michael Tebelak music & lyrics by Stephen Schwartz conceived & originally directed by John-Michael Tebelak based on The Gospel According to St. ...

LEGALLY BLONDE
8/7 - 8/8/2020


Elle Woods, a bubbly sorority girl known for her love of pink and all things fashion, isn't taken seriously. But when her boyfriend Warner dumps ...

NEWSIES
4/17 - 4/26/2020


Read all about it! Paper Mill Playhouse is proud to present the premiere of a brand new musical, NEWSIES, adapted for the stage from the ...


In a magical kingdom fathoms below, the beautiful young mermaid Ariel longs to leave her ocean home to live in the world above. But first, ...


A joyous girl power romp! This is the story of an extraordinary girl who, armed with a vivid imagination and a sharp mind, dares to ...

FREAKY FRIDAY
8/9 - 8/10/2019


When an overworked mother and her teenage daughter magically swap bodies, they have just one day to put things right again before mom's big wedding. ...


One of the most enduring shows of all time, JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT is the irresistible family musical about the trials and triumphs ...

DISNEY'S ALADDIN JR.
2/15 - 2/17/2019


Greasepaint Theatre for Youth presents Disney's Aladdin Jr. For tickets and information, visit the website....

DISNEY'S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST
11/9 - 11/17/2018


Disney's Beauty and the Beast, an international sensation that has been produced in 37 countries worldwide. Based on the Academy Award-winning animated feature, the stage ...

XANADU
8/10 - 8/12/2018


Xanadu is a musical comedy with a book by Douglas Carter Beane and music and lyrics by Jeff Lynne and John Farrar, based on the ...


There's trouble in River City when a fast-talking salesman gets his heart stolen by the town librarian in this adaptation of the Tony Award-winning Broadway ...

DISNEY'S PETER PAN JR
2/16 - 2/18/2018


Based on J.M. Barrie's classic tale and featuring an unforgettable score by Morris "Moose" Charlap and Jule Styne with lyrics by Carolyn Leigh and Betty ...

BACK TO THE 80'S
11/10 - 11/18/2017


Remember when actors became American Presidents? When Bubble skirts and blue eye shadow were cool? When Atari was cutting edge technology ? From the era ...


Roald Dahl's fantastical tale of a boy, his insect friends and their amazing journey across the ocean on a giant piece of fruit. (One-Act Version)...

Footloose
4/15 - 4/23/2016


One of the most explosive movie musicals in recent memory bursts onto the live stage with exhilarating results. When Ren and his mother move from ...

ROALD DAHL'S WILLY WONKA JR
2/26 - 2/28/2016


Roald Dahl's timeless story of the world famous candy man and his quest to find an heir comes to life in this stage adaptation of ...

MARY POPPINS
11/13 - 11/21/2015


Mary Poppins is bringing its own brand of Broadway magic to theaters across the country, which has Variety raving, “This is the rare touring production ...

THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE
4/17 - 4/25/2015


The final production of Masquerade’s 2010-2011 season is Thoroughly Modern Millie, the zany new 1920's-style musical that has taken Broadway by storm! Taking place in ...


From Marcy Heisler and Zina Goldrich, the creators who brought you Dear Edwina - Join Junie B. on her first day of first grade, where ...


AKTP continues with Disney's beloved movie musical. Join the madcap adventures of Alice as she chases the White Rabbit and escapes from the evil Red ...

SHREK
11/14 - 11/22/2014


SHREK THE MUSICAL , based on the Oscar ® winningDreamWorks film that started it all, brings the hilarious story ofeveryone's favorite ogre to dazzling new ...

DISNEY'S ARISTOCATS KIDS
4/4 - 4/12/2014


Madame's jealous butler Edgar cat-naps Duchess and her Aristokittens and abandons them in the Parisian countryside. What's a cat to do? Luckily, Thomas O'Malley and ...


Kris Kringle takes on the cynics among us in this musical adaptation of the popular holiday favorite. In his inimitable style, Meredith Willson ( THE ...

Cats
Cats
8/9 - 8/17/2013


Based on the universally popular poetry of T.S. Eliot, CATS tells the story, in song and dance, of the annual gathering of Jellicle cats at ...

ANNIE
5/10 - 5/19/2013


Leapin' Lizards! The popular comic strip heroine takes center stage in one of the world's best-loved musicals.  With equal measures of pluck and positivity, little ...


FRECKLEFACE STRAWBERRY THE MUSICAL , based on the beloved  New York Times  Best Selling book by celebrated actress Julianne Moore , is a brand new ...

CHILDREN OF EDEN
11/9 - 11/17/2012


From Stephen Schwartz ("Godspell" and "Pippin") and John Caird of "Les Miserables" comes a joyous and inspirational musical about parents, children and faith... not to ...


The beloved children's book written by Jeff Brown in 1964 has become a literary and pop cultural phenomenon - delighting readers and travelers all around ...

DISNEY'S CINDERELLA KIDS
11/12 - 11/19/2011


The timeless fairy tale meets the magic of Disney in this adaptation of the treasured animated film. Poor Cinderella is endlessly mistreated by her wicked ...

Videos


Sondheim on Sondheim in Michigan Sondheim on Sondheim
Farmers Alley Theatre (4/25 - 5/12) Tracker
The Antichrist Cometh in Michigan The Antichrist Cometh
The Purple Rose Theatre Company (3/22 - 5/25)

NEW COMEDY Tracker
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Disney's Newsies in Michigan Disney's Newsies
Grosse Pointe Theatre (5/3 - 5/12)

NEW MUSICAL Tracker
Tribute: Classic Rock 2.0 in Michigan Tribute: Classic Rock 2.0
The Encore Musical Theatre Company (5/2 - 5/5)

CONCERT Tracker
Route 66 in Michigan Route 66
Meadow Brook Theatre (4/24 - 5/19)
Lee's Grand Tiki: a new play y Greg Pizzino in Michigan Lee's Grand Tiki: a new play y Greg Pizzino
Neighborhood Theatre Group (5/10 - 5/19)
The Book of Mormon in Michigan The Book of Mormon
Wharton Center (6/19 - 6/22)
God of Carnage, by Yasmina Reza; Christopher Hampton, translator. in Michigan God of Carnage, by Yasmina Reza; Christopher Hampton, translator.
A Wilde Theatre (6/7 - 6/16)
The Four C Notes in Michigan The Four C Notes
Tibbits Opera House (5/4 - 5/4)
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