Michigan Theatre Newsroom

Patrick Barlow, writer of the Broadway and West End hit The 39 Steps, has retold Charles Dickens’ holiday classic, and this unique production is filled with music, puppetry, pantomime, and farce

Williamston Theatre will continue its tradition of giving theatre to the community by presenting staged readings of plays on Giving Tuesday. Learn more about the readings here!

In the spirit of past hits Have Yourself a Misery Little Christmas, A Very Golden Girls Christmas, Who’s Holiday?, and Jingle Babs, comes The E(X-Mas)ist written by Vince Kelley and playing December 6-22, 2024 in Ferndale.

Stagecrafters has announced the opening of DISNEY'S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST this Friday. Tickets for Beauty and the Beast are now on sale and can be purchased online.

Stardew Valley is returning to concert halls around the world on its second international concert tour. Stardew Valley: Symphony of Seasons will play Detroit’s Fisher Theatre. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Yes, Virginia,There is a Santa Claus comes to The Boardwalk Theatre in St. Clair. Based on a true and timeless story this heartwarming and uplifting play is the perfect start to the holiday season the whole family will enjoy. 

Sesame Street Live! Say Hello will bring the beloved characters from the iconic Sesame Street to life in a brand-new interactive production. Learn more about the show here!

My days are packed with classes, tech theater, and lab work, but after some trial and error, I've found a few strategies that help keep me organized.

My plans for this semester are a mix of the familiar and the new. I’m holding onto the things that ground me, but I’m also making space for unexpected paths!

Avenue Q, the Tony-winning Best Musical in 2004, will be featured at National Broadway Theatre in Grand Rapids from November 22nd to December 1st.

The Inspired Acting Company has released photos of “Moon Man Walk,” a story about love, family, and the secrets we keep by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright, James Ijames.

Miller Auditorium has announced its 2025 lineup featuring THE SIMON & GARFUNKEL STORY and R.E.S.P.E.C.T., a tribute to Aretha Franklin's music.

Bill Blagg will bring Family Magic to the Wharton Center next month. Family Magic is not a typical ‘magic show,' but rather a whirlwind of comedy, wonder, and mind-blowing surprises for all.

Broadway In Detroit has announced that individual tickets for KIMBERLY AKIMBO, will go on sale this month for the show's upcoming run in March of 2025.

When classic holiday tunes add a modern mariachi twist, there’s no telling how festive the celebration can be! The two-time Latin Grammy-nominated band Mariachi Herencia de México will appear at Wharton Center.

Gilda’s Club Grand Rapids is celebrating 15 years of laughter in West Michigan with LaughFest 2025. Learn more about programming and see how to attend.

The Encore Musical Theatre Company in Dexter, Michigan, has announced the opening of ANNIE on the Maas Stage from December 5, 2024, to January 12, 2025, featuring Ellen Gruber as Annie and David Moan as Daddy Warbucks.

Ana Gasteyer brings her holiday show SUGAR AND BOOZE to Wharton Center on December 15, 2024, featuring festive songs and comedy. Enjoy an evening of holiday cheer with the former SNL star.

A white supremacist demonstration took place on Saturday, November 9, outside American Legion Post 141, where Fowlerville Community Theatre was staging a production of The Diary of Anne Frank.

Theatre NOVA will continue its 10th-anniversary season with the world premiere of “THE ELVES AND THE SCHUMACHERS TWO: CHANUKAH BOOGALOO”, by Carla Milarch & R. MacKenzie Lewis.

The Birmingham Village Players will present Noel Coward's Present Laughter for two weekends only this December. Learn more about the production and how to get tickets here!

OF EQUAL PLACE: ISOTOPES IN MOTION has announced its upcoming performance, blending science and dance to explore the concept of isotopes. The event will take place at Wharton Center.

CLUE, the stage adaptation of the classic board game, will be performed at the Fisher Theatre in Detroit from February 4 to 9, 2025.

Farmers Alley Theatre announced its production of A CHRISTMAS CAROL, offering a fresh take on the classic holiday tale. Discover the new elements and creative direction in this seasonal favorite.

 The Harry Potter Film Concert Series will return to the Wharton Center with Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets in Concert, the second film in the Harry Potter series.