News on your favorite shows, specials & more!

DETROITERS

Detroiters small logo


Best friends and fledgling ad men Sam and Tim may not have the money, connections or talent that the big corporations do, but they have more than enough ambition to build a local advertising empire. Whatever they do, they do it together. And no matter what, Tim and Sam's love for each other and their city never wavers.

- Source TVMaze

Mellon Foundation Awards $500k For Detroit-Focused Propulsion Theatre Project Photo Mellon Foundation Awards $500k For Detroit-Focused Propulsion Theatre Project
by Stephi Wild - March 29, 2024

Mellon Foundation has awarded five hundred thousand dollars to Blackboard Plays Founder, Garlia Cornelia Jones, and Obsidian Theater Festival Producing Artistic Director John Sloan III in support of the Propulsion Theatre Project (PTP), a partnership project dedicated to creating work that amplifies...


DINOSAUR WORLD LIVE Is Coming To The Fisher Theatre January 27 Photo DINOSAUR WORLD LIVE Is Coming To The Fisher Theatre January 27
by A.A. Cristi - November 15, 2023

Dinosaur World Live is coming to the Fisher Theatre in January. Don't miss this exciting show featuring life-sized dinosaurs....


Sofa Stories Detroit Launches New Short Film Series And Fundraiser Spotlighting LGBTQ Photo Sofa Stories Detroit Launches New Short Film Series And Fundraiser Spotlighting LGBTQ+ Youth Experiencing Homelessness
by A.A. Cristi - June 06, 2022

Conceived by 2020 Kresge Artist Fellow Andrew Morton, Sofa Stories Detroit is a community arts project using live theatre and digital media to amplify the stories of young Detroiters who have experienced homelessness or housing insecurity and have resorted to couch-surfing as a means to survive....


Submissions Now Open for 3rd Annual Obsidian Theatre Festival Photo Submissions Now Open for 3rd Annual Obsidian Theatre Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 10, 2022

Ghostlight Productions and Nicely Theatre Group are partnering  once again, for the 3rd Annual Obsidian Theatre Festival.  After two successful years , Obsidian’s  live and virtual offerings are back, with an expanded team....


This Week's New Classifieds- Jobs in Sound, Stage Management, Carpentry and More Photo This Week's New Classifieds- Jobs in Sound, Stage Management, Carpentry and More
by - February 15, 2024

This Week's New Classified Listings on BroadwayWorld for 2/15/2024 include new jobs for those looking to work in the theatre industry....


The Obsidian Theatre Festival to be Made Available for Streaming Photo The Obsidian Theatre Festival to be Made Available for Streaming
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 21, 2021

Sloan’s Ghostlight Productions announced that they are partnering with BroadwayHD to bring the inaugural Obsidian Festival to viewers for free via the streaming service’s YouTube channel.  The Obsidian Theatre Festival is a virtual theatre and performing arts event featuring emerging Black artists, ...


BroadwayWorld Classifieds 12/12/2024; Jobs In Education, Ticket Services and More Photo BroadwayWorld Classifieds 12/12/2024; Jobs In Education, Ticket Services and More
by - December 12, 2024

This Week's New Classified Listings on BroadwayWorld for 12/12/2024 include new jobs for those looking to work in the theatre industry....


Outdoor Performances Raise Awareness, Benefit Detroit's Homeless Youth Photo Outdoor Performances Raise Awareness, Benefit Detroit's Homeless Youth
by Stephi Wild - August 25, 2021

Directed by 2020 Kresge Artist Fellow Andrew Morton, Sofa Stories Detroit will put on live, outdoor performances to raise awareness for and funds to benefit youth in Detroit experiencing homelessness and housing insecurity. ...


VIDEO: Watch the Trailer for DOMINO: BATTLE OF THE BONES Photo VIDEO: Watch the Trailer for DOMINO: BATTLE OF THE BONES
by Sarah Leiber - April 13, 2021

Directed by Baron Davis and co-directed by Steven V. Vasquez Jr. and Carl Reid, DOMINO: Battle of the Bones was written by Davis, Pamela Azmi-Andrew, and Reid. ...


THE AMBER RUFFIN SHOW Will Continue Running Through September Photo THE AMBER RUFFIN SHOW Will Continue Running Through September
by Sarah Jae Leiber - March 19, 2021

THE AMBER RUFFIN SHOW showcases Amber's signature smart and silly take on the week's news. No matter what's happening in the world, Amber responds to it with a charming mix of seriousness, nonsense, and evening gowns. THE AMBER RUFFIN SHOW is a topical late-night show with just the good parts - the ...


Comedian Chris Redd to Perform at The Den Theatre in June Photo Comedian Chris Redd to Perform at The Den Theatre in June
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 17, 2023

The Den Theatre will present comedian Chris Redd for five stand-up performances June 8 – 10, 2023....


Now Hiring: Artistic Assistant, Development Manager & More - BWW Classifieds Photo Now Hiring: Artistic Assistant, Development Manager & More - BWW Classifieds
by - February 09, 2023

This Week's New Classified Listings on BroadwayWorld for 2/9/2023 include new jobs for those looking to work in the theatre industry....


Review: LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS at Stagecrafters Astounds With Feats in Puppeteering a Photo Review: LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS at Stagecrafters Astounds With Feats in Puppeteering and Local Talent
by Stefani Chudnow - October 04, 2022

America's favorite musical about a man-eating alien plant, Little Shop of Horrors, has come to Stagecrafters in Royal Oak, now through October 23rd....


Chris Redd Comes to Comedy Works Larimer Square This Month Photo Chris Redd Comes to Comedy Works Larimer Square This Month
by Stephi Wild - February 02, 2022

Chris Redd is an actor, writer, stand-up comic, and rapper. Redd is a cast member on NBC's Saturday Night Live and currently stars in the NBC comedy Kenan, opposite Kenan Thompson. He is set to star in the upcoming series Bust Down and has an hour long special in the works for HBO Max. ...


THE AMBER RUFFIN SHOW Sets Season Three Return to Peacock Photo THE AMBER RUFFIN SHOW Sets Season Three Return to Peacock
by Michael Major - September 14, 2022

Peacock’s THE AMBER RUFFIN SHOW is back for a third season this Fall with a five-episode order. She is currently co-writing the Broadway musical “Some Like it Hot,” which will begin performances this November. Watch a new announcement video from Amber Ruffin now! Guests for the new season will be an...


Amber Ruffin Joins Creative Team of SOME LIKE IT HOT; Coming to Broadway in 2022 Photo Amber Ruffin Joins Creative Team of SOME LIKE IT HOT; Coming to Broadway in 2022
by Nicole Rosky - February 10, 2021

Some Like It Hot has found a new member of its creative team! The Shubert Organization and Neil Meron have just announced Emmy nominated writer and performer Amber Ruffin joins Tony nominee Matthew López to adapt the musical comedy from the beloved MGM film....


Planet Ant Presents Murder Mystery Comedy THE LAST MEOW Photo Planet Ant Presents Murder Mystery Comedy THE LAST MEOW
by Stephi Wild - January 05, 2023

Planet Ant's Improvisation Farm Team presents an original production of The Last Meow—A Murder-Mystery Comedy with a Twist, written and directed by Robyn Whitelaw. This world premiere comedy will run Fridays and Saturdays from January 20 – 28, and not only features the talents of the Planet Ant Farm...


This Week's New Classifieds- Jobs in Stage Management, Finance, and More Photo This Week's New Classifieds- Jobs in Stage Management, Finance, and More
by - February 08, 2024

This Week's New Classified Listings on BroadwayWorld for 2/8/2024 include new jobs for those looking to work in the theatre industry....


Vocal Jazz Legend Sheila Jordan Announces New Album 'Live At Mezzrow'. Photo Vocal Jazz Legend Sheila Jordan Announces New Album 'Live At Mezzrow'.
by A.A. Cristi - May 27, 2022

Cellar Music Group and SmallsLIVE Foundation have announced the July 15, 2022 release of 'Sheila Jordan Live at Mezzrow', the inaugural release of the SmallsLIVE Living Masters Series. ...


Now Hiring: Managing Director, Casting Calls, & More - BWW Classifieds Photo Now Hiring: Managing Director, Casting Calls, & More - BWW Classifieds
by - March 16, 2023

This Week's New Classified Listings on BroadwayWorld for 3/16/2023 include new jobs for those looking to work in the theatre industry....


Third Man Records and Blue Note Records Announce 313 Series Partnership Photo Third Man Records and Blue Note Records Announce 313 Series Partnership
by Michael Major - June 26, 2023

The 313 Series Partnership will include such classic Blue Note titles as Thad Jones’ Detroit-New York Junction (1956), Donald Byrd’s Electric Byrd (1970), and Elvin Jones’ Genesis (1971), …as well as a first-ever vinyl reissue of Kenny Cox and The Contemporary Jazz Quintet’s Multidirection (1969)....


Lynn Nottage and Leonard Majzlin Will Be Honored At DGF Gala Hosted By Amber Ruffin Photo Lynn Nottage and Leonard Majzlin Will Be Honored At DGF Gala Hosted By Amber Ruffin
by Stephi Wild - August 31, 2023

Dramatists Guild Foundation has announced that Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Lynn Nottage and Media Producer, Educator and Philanthropist Leonard Majzlin will be honored for their creative contributions, educational mentorship, and continued dedication to the American theater at the organization...


MATERIAL ADVANTAGE Comes to the Matrix Theatre in March Photo MATERIAL ADVANTAGE Comes to the Matrix Theatre in March
by Stephi Wild - February 23, 2024

Detroit local playwright Sean Paraventi will bring his latest comedy, Material Advantage, to the Matrix Theatre in March. The play is all about family – although the family at its center is anything but traditional. ...


Dominique Morisseau to be Keynote Speaker for Inaugural Detroit IMPACT Arts Conferenc Photo Dominique Morisseau to be Keynote Speaker for Inaugural Detroit IMPACT Arts Conference
by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 21, 2024

Dominique Morisseau will be the keynote speaker for the inaugural Detroit IMPACT Arts Conference. Learn how to purchase tickets. ...


Cast Set For Shakespeare Royal Oak's TWELFTH NIGHT Photo Cast Set For Shakespeare Royal Oak's TWELFTH NIGHT
by Stephi Wild - July 17, 2024

 Rehearsals are underway for the 24th season of Shakespeare Royal Oak. Michigan's premier professional outdoor theatre event will present Shakespeare's Tweltfh Night in Royal Oak's Starr Jaycee Park July 25 - August 4....






Videos

Recommended For You