Jose Martinez and Larica Schnell to Play Star Cross'd Lovers in ROMEO AND JULIET at The Old Globe; Cast, Creatives Set!
by BWW News Desk - October 18, 2017 The Old Globe today announced the cast and creative team for The Old Globe and University of San Diego Shiley Graduate Theatre Program presentation of William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet....
VIDEO: Watch The Trailer for Season Two of Comedy Central's DETROITERS
by Macon Prickett - April 20, 2018 Season two of Detroiters is almost here! The series will premiere with back-to-back half-hour episodes on Thursday, June 21 at 10pm ET/PT and then each Thursday at 10:30pm ET/PT through finale....
Comedy Central to Premiere Season 9 of Hit Series TOSH.O Today
by BWW News Desk - February 07, 2017 Discover the most absurd, fascinating and twisted people on the Internet with host Daniel Tosh' when the ninth season of TOSH.O debuts today, February 7 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT followed by the new series premiere of 'Detroiters' at 10:30 p.m. ET/PT....
Detroit Public Theatre Opens Season with MURDER BALLAD
by BWW News Desk - September 28, 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...
Carmen Cusack, Kyle Riabko and More Set for Cabaret 313's 2017-18 Season
by BWW News Desk - September 23, 2017 Cabaret 313's 2017-18 season marks its fifth anniversary as Detroit's premier cabaret presenter, offering audiences the opportunity to experience some of Broadway's biggest names and brightest young talent. The season includes five performances across the city featuring Tony Award nominees and Gramm...
Chene Park's Summer Concert Season Kicks Off May 27
by Robert Diamond - May 25, 2018 Chene Park Amphitheatre, Detroit's premiere summer concert venue located along the Detroit River, fires up its summer season May 27, and runs through Labor Day weekend. The venue's summer concert season includes more than 25 shows featuring a diverse range of Jazz, R&B, Hip-Hop, Latin and 80s ac...
Cynthia Erivo Joins American Theatre Wing's Board of Trustees; New Appointments!
by BWW News Desk - July 24, 2017 The American Theatre Wing has announced new appointments to its Board of Trustees and Advisory Committee....
Detroit Repertory Theatre RED NIGHT BENEFIT Celebrates Drama, Passion, History and Love
by BWW News Desk - January 20, 2017 On Saturday, February 11, 2017 the Detroit Repertory Theatre welcomes the public to an evening of drama, romance, a silent auction, champagne and appetizers at the Board of Trustees' annual 'RED NIGHT' benefit beginning at 7:30 p.m. ...
Craft Recordings Announces 'Jesus Rocked The Jukebox: Small Group Black Gospel (1951-1965)'
by Caryn Robbins - August 02, 2017 Craft Recordings is pleased to announce the release of a new compilation celebrating the roots of American popular music. Jesus Rocked the Jukebox: Small Group Black Gospel (1951-1965) delves deep into the Specialty and Vee-Jay Records' vaults...
Motor City NYE Announces Title and Presenting Sponsors
by BWW News Desk - December 22, 2016 Motor City NYE ("The Drop") today announced Meridian Health Plan will once again be the title sponsor of this year's free downtown celebration. Meridian Motor City NYE, presented by Quicken Loans, will be held from 4 p.m. to 1 a.m. at Campus Martius Park and Cadillac Square Saturday, December 31, 20...
Roundup: Check Out The Top Stories From Detroit You Might Have Missed 3/17 - Childplay Presents CAT IN THE HAT and More!
by BWW News Desk - March 17, 2017 Check out the top stories from Detroit you might have missed this week and more!...
The Drop, Motor City NYE, to Return for Seventh Year in Detroit
by BWW News Desk - December 31, 2016 The Drop, Motor City NYE 2017, will once again illuminate the Detroit skyline Today, December 31....
Comedy Central to Premiere Season 9 of Hit Series TOSH.O Today
by Caryn Robbins - February 06, 2017 Discover the most absurd, fascinating and twisted people on the Internet with host Daniel Tosh' when the ninth season of TOSH.O debuts on today, February 7 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT followed by the new series premiere of 'Detroiters' at 10:30 p.m. ET/PT....
Riveting & Timely New Play SKELETON CREW at Huntington Theatre Company
by Rebecca Russo - January 18, 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 ...
VIDEO: Watch Now - FYI Premieres New Documentary Special FARMING DETROIT
by Caryn Robbins - December 12, 2016 Over the weekend, FYI premiered its new documentary special FARMING DETROIT which follows pioneer Detroiters who are spearheading the city's urban farming revolution....
Comedy Central Expands Its Annual Up Next Showcase at Clusterfest This June
by Macon Prickett - May 23, 2018 Comedy Central builds on its success of last year's Up Nextshowcase at Clusterfest, featuring the network's rising stars, by including another stand-up showcase and adding a variety showcase. The weekend will highlight over 20 comedians with two separate and distinct stand-up showcases taking place ...
Comedy Central Orders New Series THE OTHER TWO from Former SNL Head Writers
by Caryn Robbins - October 17, 2017 Chris Kelly and Sarah Schneider are moving to prime time as Comedy Central has ordered the Broadway Video scripted series THE OTHER TWO from the award-winning former co-head writers of Saturday Night Live, it was announced today by Kent Alterman, President, Comedy Central. Lorne Michaels will serve ...
BWW Interview: Chair of Wayne State University's Department of Theatre and Dance John Wolf
by Julie Musbach - March 15, 2018 John Wolf chairs the prestigious Theatre and Dance department at Detroit's Wayne State University, creating well-rounded and meticulously educated students turned theatre professionals. Wolf took a moment to speak with us at BroadwayWorld about the program he oversees and how he encourages the futur...
SnowDay 24 Hour Improv Marathon Starts Tonight
by Stephi Wild - January 13, 2018 Go Comedy hosts the 11th annual Snow Day improv marathon. Snow Day brings together improvisors from across the area to raise money for Gilda's Club of Metro Detroit, The Tim Hayden Scholarship Fund and The Diana George Jacokes Endowment Fund. The 26 hour event will feature performances by nearly 50 ...
Matrix Theatre Premieres Original Production Based on Exclusive Audio Interviews About Detroit's 1967 Uprising
by A.A. Cristi - May 09, 2017 Matrix Theatre Company completes its 2016 - 2017 Mainstage Season with its most highly anticipated show, Dream Deferred: Detroit, 1967. The original production opens June 2 and runs through June 25 on Fridays and Saturdays at 8PM and Sundays at 3PM. All performances are presented at Matrix Theatre C...
Family Pictures USA to Host Grand Finale Celebration
by A.A. Cristi - July 19, 2017 For the past 5 weeks, the "Family Picture USA" team has been gathering photographs and stories from Detroiters about their lives, their families, their personal Detroit history. This precious material will be assembled into the pilot episode of a new television series being filmed for Detroit Public...
Detroit Mercy Theatre Company Closes Its 2017-18 Season With THE COMPLETE HISTORY OF AMERICA (ABRIDGED)
by Julie Musbach - March 27, 2018 The Detroit Mercy Theatre Company concludes their 47th season with The Complete History of America (abridged), April 6 - 22. From the founders of Reduced Shakespeare Company and authors of the world renowned, The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged). Performances will be at The Marlene B...
Works by Lisa Kron, Athol Fugard & More Set for Matrix Theatre's 2016-17 Season
by Tyler Peterson - July 12, 2016 Award-winning Matrix Theatre Company's 2016 - '17 Mainstage Season offers a lineup of plays which includes insightful stories, compelling historical perspectives, and a bit of satirical comedy thrown in for good measure! Opening the season in September is Sizwe Bansi is Dead by Athol Fugard, followe...
Detroit Symphony Orchestra Celebrates Third Consecutive Surplus and More
by BWW News Desk - December 10, 2015 Phillip Wm. Fisher, Detroit Symphony Orchestra (DSO) Board Chairman since December 2012, closed the 2015 Detroit Symphony Orchestra (DSO) Annual Meeting of the Governing Members today as his last official order of business as Chairman. Mark Davidoff, Michigan Managing Partner at Deloitte LLP, was el...
Comedy Central Unveils Winter 2017 Programming Schedule
by Caryn Robbins - December 09, 2016 The #1 brand in comedy's winter schedule is filled with a farewell season, fan favorites returning with new episodes and lots of new series and specials from the hottest names in comedy.... |