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Michigan Votes Tomorrow, But Are We Voting For Artists?
Michigan voters go to the polls Tuesday, August 4 to vote for the 2026 Wayne County Transit Millage. But is their vote for transit is also a vote for artists?
John Sloan III
19 hours ago9 min read
Submissions Are Open! The 7th Annual OTF Welcomes New Plays, Musicals, & Choreography
The Obsidian Theatre Festival (OTF), the flagship program of the GhostLight Arts Initiative (GLAI), is thrilled to announce that submissions are officially open for its 7th Annual Festival, taking place June 24–27, 2027, in Detroit. For its 7th season, OTF continues to expand its multi-stage model, giving writers, composers, and choreographers several distinct paths into the festival.
Encore Staff Writer
24 hours ago3 min read
The Rundown | July 31, 2026 - Now Playing!
The sun is out and stages are shining brightly across The Mitten. The Rundown is JAM PACKED with new plays, musicals, film screenings, and concerts. Come on now, you know what we're gonna say,.. Get On Up and Go See A Show!
Encore Staff Writer
4 days ago11 min read
A Classic Tale Comes to Life at Tibbits Opera
Step into the land of Narnia as Tibbits Popcorn Theatre presents, The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe on July 31 and August 1, 7 and 8 at 10am.
Encore Staff Writer
5 days ago2 min read
ATHENA Fights On Stage at Theatre Nova
The Girls Are Fighting (Literally): Athena Brings Live Swordplay to Theatre NOVA (LtoR): Brittany Batell and Jen Pan in "Athena" by Gracie Gardner, Photograph by Sean Carter Photography. ANN ARBOR, MI - A razor-sharp, darkly funny duel of ambition and recognition, Athena plunges audiences into the high-stakes world of competitive girls’ Junior Olympic fencing. Theatre NOVA, Ann Arbor’s resident nonprofit professional theatre specializing in new plays, presents Athena by Grac
Encore Staff Writer
5 days ago3 min read
Theatre NOVA Announces the 2026 Michigan Playwrights Festival
Theatre NOVA, Ann Arbor’s resident nonprofit professional theatre dedicated to new plays and playwrights, announces the 2026 Michigan Playwrights Festival (MPF). The festival will take place August 13–16, 2026, and will feature four original, full-length plays by Michigan-based playwrights, each presented as a reading followed by talkbacks and audience feedback sessions.
Encore Staff Writer
Jul 283 min read
A Hitchcock Whodunit Closes Williamston Theatre's 19th Season
The 39STEPS Runs Through August 16 Mid-Michigan’s award-winning professional theatre company, Williamston Theatre, located at 122 S. Putnam Street in downtown Williamston, will present The 39 Steps adapted by Patrick Barlow. Performances begin Thursday, July 9 and run through Sunday, August 16. Tickets are now on sale. Front Row: Emily Sutton-Smith and Patrick Loos. Second Row: Caitlin Cavannaugh and Ryan Patrick Welsh. Photo by Chris Purchis. London, 1935. Dull Richard Hanna
Encore Staff Writer
Jul 272 min read
Associate Production Manager | Detroit Public Theatre 2026-27
Detroit Public Theatre is seeking an Associate Production Manager for the 2026-27 Season.
Encore Staff Writer
Jul 273 min read
Holiday Magic On Sale Now as Wharton Welcomes THE NUTCRACKER this Winter
This holiday season, experience The Nutcracker with World Ballet Company. Witness the holiday magic with a live orchestra in person at Wharton Center on Wednesday, December 16, and Thursday, December 17, 2026.
Encore Staff Writer
Jul 241 min read
Detroit Opera Introduces Four Resident Artists for the 2026-27 Season
After an international search, Detroit Opera has announced the four singers selected to train in Detroit Opera’s Resident Artist Program during the 2026–27 season. They are soprano Madison Montambault, mezzo-soprano Grace Ryan, tenor Travis Leon Williams, and bass-baritone Aurélien Mangwa.
Encore Staff Writer
Jul 224 min read
Long Live the King: Spotlight on Woodie King Jr. (1937 - 2026)
The world lost a legend as Woodie King, Jr. passed away Thursday, January 29, 2026. A trailblazing producer, writer, actor, and director -- King was a mentor to many and a proud Detroiter.
This week as we enter Black History Month, Encore Michigan offers a special tribute as some of Detroit's most prolific artists and arts advocates honor King with their memories and dedications.
John Sloan III
Feb 35 min read
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The Rundown | July 31, 2026 - Now Playing!
The sun is out and stages are shining brightly across The Mitten. The Rundown is JAM PACKED with new plays, musicals, film screenings, and concerts. Come on now, you know what we're gonna say,.. Get On Up and Go See A Show!
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Michigan Votes Tomorrow, But Are We Voting For Artists?
Michigan voters go to the polls Tuesday, August 4 to vote for the 2026 Wayne County Transit Millage. But is their vote for transit is also a vote for artists?
John Sloan III
19 hours ago9 min read
Submissions Are Open! The 7th Annual OTF Welcomes New Plays, Musicals, & Choreography
The Obsidian Theatre Festival (OTF), the flagship program of the GhostLight Arts Initiative (GLAI), is thrilled to announce that submissions are officially open for its 7th Annual Festival, taking place June 24–27, 2027, in Detroit. For its 7th season, OTF continues to expand its multi-stage model, giving writers, composers, and choreographers several distinct paths into the festival.
Encore Staff Writer
24 hours ago3 min read
The Rundown | July 31, 2026 - Now Playing!
The sun is out and stages are shining brightly across The Mitten. The Rundown is JAM PACKED with new plays, musicals, film screenings, and concerts. Come on now, you know what we're gonna say,.. Get On Up and Go See A Show!
Encore Staff Writer
4 days ago11 min read
A Classic Tale Comes to Life at Tibbits Opera
Step into the land of Narnia as Tibbits Popcorn Theatre presents, The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe on July 31 and August 1, 7 and 8 at 10am.
Encore Staff Writer
5 days ago2 min read
ATHENA Fights On Stage at Theatre Nova
The Girls Are Fighting (Literally): Athena Brings Live Swordplay to Theatre NOVA (LtoR): Brittany Batell and Jen Pan in "Athena" by Gracie Gardner, Photograph by Sean Carter Photography. ANN ARBOR, MI - A razor-sharp, darkly funny duel of ambition and recognition, Athena plunges audiences into the high-stakes world of competitive girls’ Junior Olympic fencing. Theatre NOVA, Ann Arbor’s resident nonprofit professional theatre specializing in new plays, presents Athena by Grac
Encore Staff Writer
5 days ago3 min read
Theatre NOVA Announces the 2026 Michigan Playwrights Festival
Theatre NOVA, Ann Arbor’s resident nonprofit professional theatre dedicated to new plays and playwrights, announces the 2026 Michigan Playwrights Festival (MPF). The festival will take place August 13–16, 2026, and will feature four original, full-length plays by Michigan-based playwrights, each presented as a reading followed by talkbacks and audience feedback sessions.
Encore Staff Writer
Jul 283 min read
A Hitchcock Whodunit Closes Williamston Theatre's 19th Season
The 39STEPS Runs Through August 16 Mid-Michigan’s award-winning professional theatre company, Williamston Theatre, located at 122 S. Putnam Street in downtown Williamston, will present The 39 Steps adapted by Patrick Barlow. Performances begin Thursday, July 9 and run through Sunday, August 16. Tickets are now on sale. Front Row: Emily Sutton-Smith and Patrick Loos. Second Row: Caitlin Cavannaugh and Ryan Patrick Welsh. Photo by Chris Purchis. London, 1935. Dull Richard Hanna
Encore Staff Writer
Jul 272 min read
Associate Production Manager | Detroit Public Theatre 2026-27
Detroit Public Theatre is seeking an Associate Production Manager for the 2026-27 Season.
Encore Staff Writer
Jul 273 min read
Holiday Magic On Sale Now as Wharton Welcomes THE NUTCRACKER this Winter
This holiday season, experience The Nutcracker with World Ballet Company. Witness the holiday magic with a live orchestra in person at Wharton Center on Wednesday, December 16, and Thursday, December 17, 2026.
Encore Staff Writer
Jul 241 min read
Detroit Opera Introduces Four Resident Artists for the 2026-27 Season
After an international search, Detroit Opera has announced the four singers selected to train in Detroit Opera’s Resident Artist Program during the 2026–27 season. They are soprano Madison Montambault, mezzo-soprano Grace Ryan, tenor Travis Leon Williams, and bass-baritone Aurélien Mangwa.
Encore Staff Writer
Jul 224 min read
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