Amber Ruffin's BIGFOOT, THE MUSICAL Premieres At Majestic
by A.A. Cristi - May 22, 2018 Majestic Repertory Theatre is proud to present the world premiere of Bigfoot, The Musical by Amber Ruffin (Late Night with Seth Myers and Comedy Central's Drunk History), Kevin Sciretta (iO Chicago), and David Schmoll (The Second City). The musical comedy offers the origination story of America's mo...
Comedy Central Renews DETROITERS for Second Seaon
by Caryn Robbins - March 20, 2017 The ad men of the Motor City keep their creativity flowing as Comedy Central has renewed DETROITERS for a second season, it was announced today by Kent Alterman, President, Comedy Central....
Comedy Central to Premiere New Comedy Series DETROITERS, Today
by BWW News Desk - February 07, 2017 The Motor City comes alive in Comedy Central's new series DETROITERS premiering Today, February 7 at 10:30 p.m. ET/PT following the season nine premiere of “Tosh.0.”...
Cabaret 313 Opens Third Season with Christine Andreas Tonight
by BWW News Desk - September 26, 2015 Cabaret 313 will open its third season this September, bringing extraordinary award-winning talents to Detroit -including two-time Tony Award nominee Christine Andreas for two performances- for an intimate evening of songs....
Season Tickets on Sale Now to Clarence Brown Theatre's 2018/2019 Season
by Julie Musbach - February 05, 2018 Season tickets are on sale now to the Clarence Brown Theatre's 2018/2019 Season which includes a marvelous collaboration with the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra, a Margaret Atwood drama, David Sedaris comedy, new history play…and more! Season ticket holders enjoy several exclusive benefits, including ...
Matrix Theatre Throws Party To Support Spring Mainstage Production
by Julie Musbach - March 07, 2017 A Motor City-themed party is planned at Donovan's Pub in Southwest Detroit to raise funds for Dream Deferred: Detroit, 1967, Matrix Theatre Company's final and most anticipated Mainstage production of the season. The fundraiser will take place on Friday, March 31 from 6 PM to 9 PM at Donovan's Pub, ...
Amber Ruffin to Contribute New Material for The Muny's THE WIZ
by Julie Musbach - May 14, 2018 The Muny announced today that Emmy and Writers Guild Award-nominated Amber Ruffin will provide new material for the script of The Muny's production of The Wiz, June 19 - 25. Ruffin has been working with The Wiz's original book writer, William F. Brown, on The Muny production, with the full support o...
5th Annual Sidewalk FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS 2017 Opens 8/4
by A.A. Cristi - July 17, 2017 Sidewalk Festival is back for its 5th annual celebration of Detroit landscape and culture through innovative performance and interactive installation! For the first time, curated artists were invited to create original work around the theme, "Radical Moment(um)". Over the course of 2 days, Sidewalk ...
Cabaret 313 to Open Third Season with Christine Andreas, 9/26
by BWW News Desk - September 15, 2015 Cabaret 313 will open its third season this September, bringing extraordinary award-winning talents to Detroit -including two-time Tony Award nominee Christine Andreas for two performances- for an intimate evening of songs....
Vanessa Williams to Headline Goodwill's 'HARMONIES & HOPE' Concert in Detroit
by BWW News Desk - September 26, 2016 Goodwill Industries of Greater Detroit welcomes critically acclaimed actress, singer, and dancer Vanessa Williams to MotorCity Casino Hotel's Sound Board on March 9, 2017 at 8 p.m. for its annual Harmonies & Hope concert. Tickets go on sale Thursday, September 29, 2016. ...
Detroit Public Theatre Opens Season with MURDER BALLAD
by A.A. Cristi - September 22, 2016 Detroit Public Theatre is proud to announce the cast for Murder Ballad by Julia Jordan and Juliana Nash, September 28 - October 23 at the Max M. and Marjorie S. Fisher Music Center in downtown Detroit. The explosive rock musical is the first production in the theatre company's 2016-17 season and mar...
Cast Announced for Detroit Public Theatre's Production of MURDER BALLAD
by Nora Dominick - August 24, 2016 ...
Matrix Theatre's DREAM DEFERRED: DETROIT, 1967 Extended Through 7/9
by A.A. Cristi - June 13, 2017 Matrix Theatre Company is delighted to announce an extension of its smash hit, Dream Deferred: Detroit, 1967. The world premiere, original production was set to close June 25 but has been extended through July 9 due to high demand for tickets....
5th Annual Sidewalk FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS 2017 Opens 8/4
by A.A. Cristi - July 17, 2017 Sidewalk Festival is back for its 5th annual celebration of Detroit landscape and culture through innovative performance and interactive installation! For the first time, curated artists were invited to create original work around the theme, "Radical Moment(um)". Over the course of 2 days, Sidewalk ...
John Mulaney, Ben Schwartz, & More Included in the New Announcement of CLUSTERFEST Appearances
by Macon Prickett - April 16, 2018 Comedy Central Presents Clusterfest, taking place in San Francisco June 1-3, 2018, announced today that an exciting array of top tier comedians and artists will be joining the festival's heavy hitting lineup. Talent additions include John Mulaney, Nick Kroll, Wu-Tang Clan, Jeff Ross, T-Pain, I AM RA...
Amber Ruffin to Contribute New Material for The Muny's THE WIZ
by Julie Musbach - May 14, 2018 The Muny announced today that Emmy and Writers Guild Award-nominated Amber Ruffin will provide new material for the script of The Muny's production of The Wiz, June 19 - 25. Ruffin has been working with The Wiz's original book writer, William F. Brown, on The Muny production, with the full support o...
Jay Leno to Headline Forgotten Harvest's Annual Comedy Night at the Fox Theatre, 5/7
by Tyler Peterson - February 09, 2016 Forgotten Harvest, one of the nation's largest food rescue organizations, announced today that legendary late night host Jay Leno will headline its 24th Annual Comedy Night at the Fox Theatre on Saturday, May 7 at 8 p.m....
Go Comedy! Sets Holiday Shows
by Tyler Peterson - December 03, 2015 Go Comedy! is celebrating the holiday season with two holiday themed shows and special performances. After celebrating its seventh anniversary, the award winning improv theatre opened Santa's Twerkshop - it's seventh annual holiday revue and has announced its full schedule of holiday performances. T...
'REALISH HOUSEWIVES OF OAKLAND COUNTY' Postpones Fisher Theatre Engagement
by Tyler Peterson - January 11, 2016 Detroiters will have to wait a little longer to experience the Brawls! Booze! & Botox! of The Realish Housewives: A Parody. Performances of the original comedy, previously scheduled for January 28, 29 & 30 at Detroit's Fisher Theatre have been postponed, a future date has not been scheduled....
Comedy Central to Premiere New Comedy Series DETROITERS, 2/7
by Caryn Robbins - December 13, 2016 The Motor City comes alive in Comedy Central's new series DETROITERS premiering Tuesday, February 7 at 10:30 p.m. ET/PT following the season nine premiere of “Tosh.0.”...
VIDEO: Get A First Look At The Riveting & Timely New Play SKELETON CREW at Huntington Theatre Company
by Alan Henry - March 27, 2018 The Huntington Theatre Company presents the powerful drama Skeleton Crew, by Dominique Morriseau (Detroit '67 and Paradise Blue) and directed by Megan Sandberg-Zakian (Nat Turner in Jerusalem at New York Theatre Workshop and The Convert at Underground Railway Theater). Skeleton Crew runs from March ...
Meadow Brook Theatre to Celebrate 35 Years of A CHRISTMAS CAROL
by A.A. Cristi - November 02, 2016 Step back in time to see Tiny Tim and a handful of ghosts melt Ebenezer Scrooge's frozen heart and show him what Christmas really means as Meadow Brook Theatre presents its 35th annual production of Charles Dickens' 'A Christmas Carol.' Scroll down for a sneak peek!...
Detroit Design Will Be Featured in French Design Biennale in 'Future of Work' Exhibition
by BWW News Desk - March 09, 2017 Having recently celebrated its one-year status as the first and only UNESCO City of Design in the United States, Detroit is eager to show the world how the city is leveraging its legacy of creativity and innovation to generate opportunity and development. Dozens of Detroiters will showcase their tal...
Detroit Repertory Theatre Announces 60th Anniversary Season
by Rebecca Russo - July 19, 2016 Michigan's longest running, non-profit, professional theatre announces its 60th anniversary season. The Detroit Repertory Theatre continues its mission to produce indigenous, diversity centered theatre and democratize the arts from its legendary inner city stage in the heart of Detroit. The plays... |