Tony Award-Winning THE OUTSIDERS Now On Sale At DeVos Performance Hall
by BWW News Desk - December 12, 2025
The Outsiders will tour to Grand Rapids as part of its national engagement at DeVos Performance Hall. The Tony Award–winning musical is based on the novel by S.E. Hinton.
by BWW News Desk - December 12, 2025
The Outsiders will tour to Grand Rapids as part of its national engagement at DeVos Performance Hall. The Tony Award–winning musical is based on the novel by S.E. Hinton.
BACK TO THE FUTURE: THE MUSICAL and More Set for Wharton Center January Lineup
by BWW News Desk - December 12, 2025
Wharton Center is kicking off the New Year with its January lineup, featuring musicals, family performances, comedians and more, including Back to the Future: The Musical, Hadestown and more.
by BWW News Desk - December 12, 2025
Wharton Center is kicking off the New Year with its January lineup, featuring musicals, family performances, comedians and more, including Back to the Future: The Musical, Hadestown and more.
Photos: DJ WHITTINGTON’S KOOL KAT: A HIP-HOP PANTO at Theatre Nova
by BWW News Desk - December 11, 2025
Theatre NOVA’s annual holiday panto has returned with DJ Whittington’s Kool Kat: A Hip-Hop Panto in Ann Arbor. Written by Carla Milarch and R. MacKenzie Lewis and directed by Mike Sandusky.
by BWW News Desk - December 11, 2025
Theatre NOVA’s annual holiday panto has returned with DJ Whittington’s Kool Kat: A Hip-Hop Panto in Ann Arbor. Written by Carla Milarch and R. MacKenzie Lewis and directed by Mike Sandusky.
Tickets on Sale Now for THE OUTSIDERS National Tour at the DeVos Performance Hall
by BWW News Desk - December 11, 2025
Single tickets for the Tony Award winning Best Musical, The Outsiders, based on the seminal novel by S.E. Hinton and Francis Ford Coppola’s landmark motion picture, are on sale now for its DeVos Peformance Hall engagement.
by BWW News Desk - December 11, 2025
Single tickets for the Tony Award winning Best Musical, The Outsiders, based on the seminal novel by S.E. Hinton and Francis Ford Coppola’s landmark motion picture, are on sale now for its DeVos Peformance Hall engagement.
A MERRY LITTLE CHRISTMAS Comes to The Encore Musical Theatre Company
by BWW News Desk - December 11, 2025
The Encore will welcome audiences to celebrate the season with A Merry Little Christmas, a festive and intimate cabaret starring Encore favorites Chris Joseph, Gayle E. Martin, and Ash Moran.
by BWW News Desk - December 11, 2025
The Encore will welcome audiences to celebrate the season with A Merry Little Christmas, a festive and intimate cabaret starring Encore favorites Chris Joseph, Gayle E. Martin, and Ash Moran.
Photos: Disney's FROZEN At The Encore Musical Theatre Company
by BWW News Desk - December 10, 2025
The Encore will present a new professional production of FROZEN, directed by Artistic Director Dan Cooney. The staging features University of Michigan Musical Theatre seniors in leading roles and includes a full live orchestra. See photos of the production.
by BWW News Desk - December 10, 2025
The Encore will present a new professional production of FROZEN, directed by Artistic Director Dan Cooney. The staging features University of Michigan Musical Theatre seniors in leading roles and includes a full live orchestra. See photos of the production.
Latest Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Michigan Awards; Stagecrafters Leads Favorite Theatre!
by BWW Awards - December 08, 2025
The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Michigan Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
by BWW Awards - December 08, 2025
The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Michigan Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Electric Forest Unveils Initial Music Lineup for 2026 Edition
by BWW News Desk - December 08, 2025
Electric Forest has unveiled an expansive initial lineup - featuring 100 artists - for its 2026 edition, as the festival returns to Rothbury, Michigan from June 25-28.
by BWW News Desk - December 08, 2025
Electric Forest has unveiled an expansive initial lineup - featuring 100 artists - for its 2026 edition, as the festival returns to Rothbury, Michigan from June 25-28.
CLOSE TO YOU: THE MUSIC OF THE CARPENTERS is Coming to Midland Center
by BWW News Desk - December 08, 2025
Midland Center for the Arts will welcome Close to You: The Music of The Carpenters to the Auditorium. This tribute concert celebrates the unforgettable songs that made The Carpenters one of the most beloved pop acts of the 1970s.
by BWW News Desk - December 08, 2025
Midland Center for the Arts will welcome Close to You: The Music of The Carpenters to the Auditorium. This tribute concert celebrates the unforgettable songs that made The Carpenters one of the most beloved pop acts of the 1970s.
Steve Martin's PICASSO AT THE LAPIN AGILE to Run at the PGD
by BWW News Desk - December 06, 2025
The Players Guild of Dearborn will present Steve Martin's comedy Picasso at the Lapin Agile throughout January; Performances are January 9-11, 16-18, & 23-25, 2026.
by BWW News Desk - December 06, 2025
The Players Guild of Dearborn will present Steve Martin's comedy Picasso at the Lapin Agile throughout January; Performances are January 9-11, 16-18, & 23-25, 2026.
Bored Teachers Bring THE STRUGGLE IS REAL! Tour to the Wharton Center
by BWW News Desk - December 03, 2025
The funniest teacher-comedians in the world are back on the road with ALL NEW jokes! Bored Teachers is bringing their all-new “The Struggle is Real!” Comedy Tour to East Lansing.
by BWW News Desk - December 03, 2025
The funniest teacher-comedians in the world are back on the road with ALL NEW jokes! Bored Teachers is bringing their all-new “The Struggle is Real!” Comedy Tour to East Lansing.
BWW Q&A: Jeff Thomakos of SCROOGE IN ROUGE at The Inspired Acting Company
by Joshua Wright - December 02, 2025
A madcap, quick-change musical mashup where A Christmas Carol gets delightfully derailed! When 17 out of 20 cast members mysteriously fall ill from a bout of “ham” (bad acting or questionable meat—we may never know), the show must go on with a trio of desperate actors, dozens of quick-changes, and absolutely no shame.
by Joshua Wright - December 02, 2025
A madcap, quick-change musical mashup where A Christmas Carol gets delightfully derailed! When 17 out of 20 cast members mysteriously fall ill from a bout of “ham” (bad acting or questionable meat—we may never know), the show must go on with a trio of desperate actors, dozens of quick-changes, and absolutely no shame.
First Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Michigan Awards; NEWSIES THE MUSICAL Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - December 01, 2025
The first standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Michigan Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
by BWW Awards - December 01, 2025
The first standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Michigan Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
2025 COLLABORATION AWARDS To Take Place December 6 At Houghton Hall Arts Community
by BWW News Desk - December 01, 2025
The Women in the Arts & Media Coalition will present the 2025 Collaboration Awards on December 6 at Houghton Hall Arts Community, recognizing partnerships between women and nonbinary artists developing new work across theater, dance, and film.
by BWW News Desk - December 01, 2025
The Women in the Arts & Media Coalition will present the 2025 Collaboration Awards on December 6 at Houghton Hall Arts Community, recognizing partnerships between women and nonbinary artists developing new work across theater, dance, and film.
Disney's FROZEN Begins At The Encore Musical Theatre Company This Week
by BWW News Desk - December 01, 2025
This winter, The Encore Musical Theatre Company invites audiences to step into the kingdom of Arendelle with its upcoming production of Disney's Frozen, running December 4, 2025 through January 11, 2026.
by BWW News Desk - December 01, 2025
This winter, The Encore Musical Theatre Company invites audiences to step into the kingdom of Arendelle with its upcoming production of Disney's Frozen, running December 4, 2025 through January 11, 2026.
Brighton Center for the Performing Arts To Present THE BEST OF BROADWAY Benefit
by BWW News Desk - November 26, 2025
The Brighton Center for the Performing Arts is setting the stage for romance and community support this Valentine's Day with 'The Best of Broadway: The Music of Andrew Lloyd Webber & More,'
by BWW News Desk - November 26, 2025
The Brighton Center for the Performing Arts is setting the stage for romance and community support this Valentine's Day with 'The Best of Broadway: The Music of Andrew Lloyd Webber & More,'
MANNHEIM STEAMROLLER CHRISTMAS Returns to the Wharton Center
by BWW News Desk - November 26, 2025
Chip Davis, founder and creator of Mannheim Steamroller, celebrates 40 Years of his annual Christmas concert tour, making it the longest-running concert tour in the entertainment industry.
by BWW News Desk - November 26, 2025
Chip Davis, founder and creator of Mannheim Steamroller, celebrates 40 Years of his annual Christmas concert tour, making it the longest-running concert tour in the entertainment industry.
Williamston Theatre To Host 9TH ANNUAL GIVING TUESDAY PLAY-A-THON
by BWW News Desk - November 25, 2025
Williamston Theatre will present its 9th Annual Giving Tuesday Play-A-Thon on December 2, 2025, offering a full day of staged readings free to the public. The lineup will include adaptations, new works, and dark comedies.
by BWW News Desk - November 25, 2025
Williamston Theatre will present its 9th Annual Giving Tuesday Play-A-Thon on December 2, 2025, offering a full day of staged readings free to the public. The lineup will include adaptations, new works, and dark comedies.
Tickets For Disney’s THE LION KING Go On Sale In Grand Rapids On November 24
by BWW News Desk - November 24, 2025
Broadway Grand Rapids and Disney Theatrical Group will place tickets on sale for THE LION KING’s return to DeVos Performance Hall beginning November 24 at noon.
by BWW News Desk - November 24, 2025
Broadway Grand Rapids and Disney Theatrical Group will place tickets on sale for THE LION KING’s return to DeVos Performance Hall beginning November 24 at noon.
The Intrepid Theatre And Vanishing Elephant Players to Bring RENT To Masonic Temple Of Bay City
by BWW News Desk - November 24, 2025
The Intrepid Theatre and Vanishing Elephant Players will present the rock musical RENT, a heart-pounding story of love, struggle, and resilience in the face of adversity.
by BWW News Desk - November 24, 2025
The Intrepid Theatre and Vanishing Elephant Players will present the rock musical RENT, a heart-pounding story of love, struggle, and resilience in the face of adversity.
ICYMI: Next On Stage: Season 5- Meet the Top 15
by BWW News Desk - November 23, 2025
BroadwayWorld's Next On Stage, Broadway's biggest national competition for high school and college students, returned to reveal the Top 15 performers in both age groups. The Top 15 includes...
by BWW News Desk - November 23, 2025
BroadwayWorld's Next On Stage, Broadway's biggest national competition for high school and college students, returned to reveal the Top 15 performers in both age groups. The Top 15 includes...
Flint Community Players To Offer ASL-Interpreted, Sensory-Friendly Performance Of THE GAME’S AFOOT!
by BWW News Desk - November 21, 2025
Flint Community Players will present a sensory-friendly and ASL-interpreted performance of Ken Ludwig’s The Game’s Afoot! on Saturday, December 6 at 2:30 p.m.
by BWW News Desk - November 21, 2025
Flint Community Players will present a sensory-friendly and ASL-interpreted performance of Ken Ludwig’s The Game’s Afoot! on Saturday, December 6 at 2:30 p.m.
2026 Irving S. Gilmore International Piano Festival Unveils Spring Programming
by BWW News Desk - November 21, 2025
The Gilmore will present the 2026 IRVING S. GILMORE INTERNATIONAL PIANO FESTIVAL from April 30 to May 10, featuring more than 75 performances, premieres, collaborations, and community events across Southwest Michigan.
by BWW News Desk - November 21, 2025
The Gilmore will present the 2026 IRVING S. GILMORE INTERNATIONAL PIANO FESTIVAL from April 30 to May 10, featuring more than 75 performances, premieres, collaborations, and community events across Southwest Michigan.
Voting Open for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Michigan Awards
by BWW Awards - November 21, 2025
Voting is now open for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Michigan Awards. The 2025 Regional Awards honor regional productions, touring shows, and more which had their first performance between October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025.
by BWW Awards - November 21, 2025
Voting is now open for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Michigan Awards. The 2025 Regional Awards honor regional productions, touring shows, and more which had their first performance between October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025.
Watch: Next On Stage's High School & College Top 15 Revealed
by BWW News Desk - November 21, 2025
Who will make the Top 15 of BroadwayWorld's Next On Stage? You'lll have to tune in tonight, November 21 (High School: 7pm ET, College: 9pm ET), to find out!
by BWW News Desk - November 21, 2025
Who will make the Top 15 of BroadwayWorld's Next On Stage? You'lll have to tune in tonight, November 21 (High School: 7pm ET, College: 9pm ET), to find out!
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