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MOON MAN WALK Comes to The Inspired Acting Company
by Stephi Wild - Oct 16, 2024

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

Cast Set For Shakespeare Royal Oak's TWELFTH NIGHT
by Stephi Wild - Jul 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.

Spotlight: THE (CURIOUS CASE OF THE) WATSON INTELLIGENCE at The Inspired Acting Company in Walled Lake
by BWW Special Offer - Apr 9, 2024

Pulitzer Prize Finalist: THE (CURIOUS CASE OF THE) WATSON INTELLIGENCE by Madeleine George

Photos: First Look at THE (CURIOUS CASE OF THE) WATSON INTELLIGENCE at The Inspired Acting Company
by Stephi Wild - Apr 4, 2024

The Inspired Acting Company will present “The (Curious Case of the) Watson Intelligence” by Madeleine George, a theatrical experience that is both entertaining and thought-provoking. Check out all new photos here!

SKELETON CREW Comes to Farmers Alley Theatre in March
by Stephi Wild - Feb 15, 2024

Farmers Alley Theatre will bring Skeleton Crew to Southwest Michigan audiences this March.

Shakespeare Royal Oak Opens 22nd Season This Thursday In Starr Jaycee Park
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 25, 2023

Shakespeare Royal Oak returns to Starr Jaycee Park for its 22nd season Thursday night as Love's Labors Lost opens for two weekends of performances through Sunday, August 6.

Shakespeare Royal Oak to Bring LOVE'S LABORS LOST to Starr Jaycee Park; Launch SRO Teen Ensemble Program
by Blair Ingenthron - Jun 24, 2023

Shakespeare Royal Oak is returning to Starr Jaycee Park for its 22nd season bringing the state's largest professional outdoor theatre event to Royal Oak July 27 - August 6. This year's festival will feature Love's Labors Lost, and two education programs: KidsAct! for students entering grades 1-8 and the SRO Teen Ensemble for students entering Grades 9-12. 

Obsidian Theatre Festival Reveals Lineup FOr 3rd Annual Obsidian Theatre Festival
by Stephi Wild - May 9, 2023

The Obsidian Theatre Festival has announced the line-up for the 3rd Annual Obsidian Theatre Festival, taking place at 3 different locations in downtown Detroit. 

August Wilson's GEM OF THE OCEAN to Have Michigan Professional Premiere at Detroit Repertory Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 23, 2022

Detroit Repertory Theatre will be starting the new year with the Michigan Professional Premiere of Gem of the Ocean, written by one of the most prolific writers of the 20th century, August Wilson. August Wilson's Gem of the Ocean opens January 13, 2023, at 8:30 pm with a champagne reception and closes March 5, 2023.

12 Days Left To Vote For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Michigan Awards; Croswell Opera House Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
by BWW - Dec 19, 2022

The latest standings as of Monday, December 19th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Michigan Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

Detroit Rep Presents LIFE ON THE MOON
by Stephi Wild - Nov 2, 2022

 Detroit Repertory Theatre opens its 66th season with the long-awaited World Premiere of Life on the Moon by Anna Tatelman. The production was originally slated for the 2019-20 season and was canceled due to the pandemic. It's now opening on November 18, 2022, at 8:30 PM and runs until December 18, 2022 - a limited run compared to other Detroit Rep shows.

Tickets On Sale for Shakespeare Royal Oak's ROMEO AND JULIET This Summer
by Grace Cutler - Jul 6, 2022

Shakespeare Royal Oak has announced that tickets are on sale now for its 2022 Summer production of ROMEO AND JULIET July 28 - August 7 in Starr Jaycee Park. Tickets can be purchased online at the theatre company's revamped website.

SSD Sign To Trust Records To Reissue Landmark Album 'The Kids Will Have Their Say'
by Michael Major - Jun 14, 2022

Considered to be the 1st Straight Edge branded band, SSD formed in Boston in 1981. The band gained notoriety within the local music scene for their performances and the provocative antics of their group of followers, the Boston Crew. The original lineup was Al Barile on guitar, Springa on vocals, Jaime Sciarappa on bass and Chris Foley on drums. 

Michigan Premiere of Robert O'Hara's BOOTYCANDY! to be Presented by The Ringwald Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 20, 2022

The Ringwald Theatre will present the Michigan premiere of Robert O’Hara’s outrageous comedy Bootycandy.

Photos: First Look at PASS OVER at Theatre NOVA
by Stephi Wild - Mar 27, 2022

Theatre NOVA returns to in-person productions with “Pass Over” by Antoinette Nwandu, which runs March 25 through April 17, 2022.

PASS OVER Comes to Theatre NOVA in March
by Stephi Wild - Feb 24, 2022

Theatre NOVA, Ann Arbor's resident nonprofit professional theatre, will make a return to in-person productions with “Pass Over” by Antoinette Nwandu, which runs March 25 through April 17, 2022.

Eisemann Center Managing Director Bruce MacPherson Announces Retirement
by Stephi Wild - Jan 7, 2022

Charles W. Eisemann Center for Performing Arts and Corporate Presentations Managing Director Bruce MacPherson has announced he will retire Sept. 30, 2022. His retirement wraps a 45-year role in the field of performing arts, the last 22 of which will have been performed at the City of Richardson's Eisemann Center.

MARJORIE PRIME to be Presented at Open Book Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 5, 2022

In the future, Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology will be used to help humans through all sorts of difficulties, from memory loss to depression. At least, that’s the world playwright Jordan Harrison imagines in Marjorie Prime, opening January 21st at Open Book Theatre in Trenton.

Last Chance To Vote For The BroadwayWorld Detroit Awards; Sauk's PETER AND THE STARCATCHER Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Staff - Dec 27, 2021

This is the last chance to vote for the 2021 BroadwayWorld Detroit Awards! The 2021 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021.

Final Weeks To Vote For The BroadwayWorld Detroit Awards; PETER AND THE STARCATCHER Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Staff - Dec 20, 2021

Time is running out to vote for for the 2021 BroadwayWorld Detroit Awards! The 2021 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021.