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Welcome to THE RUNDOWN, a quick hit highlight of the plays, musicals, concerts, and cabarets now playing on stages in Michigan. Dive in to this week's Rundown and make sure you don't miss a thing! New plays, musicals, events, and concerts. And, as always, we have discounts available ONLY to Encore Subscribers! Come on now, you know what we're gonna say,.. Get On Up and Go See A Show! Tumble Outta Bed and I Stumble to the Kitchen Pour Myself a Cup of Ambition Yawnin', Stret

Welcome to THE RUNDOWN, a quick hit highlight of the plays, musicals, concerts, and cabarets now playing on stages in Michigan. February is winding down and this weekend welcomes a new month fir 2026. This week's Rundown is full of new plays, concerts, world premieres, and streaming options -- including plenty of special one-night only events . And, as always, we have discounts available ONLY to Encore Subscribers! Come on now, you know what we're gonna say,.. Get On Up

SALLY: A SOLO PLAY BY SANDRA SEATON acclaimed playwright and East Lansing resident Starring former Hamilton star Sabrina Sloan East Lansing Resident Sandra Seaton (L) debuts a World Premiere at The Wharton Center, featuring Broadway Alum Sabrina Sloan (R) EAST LANSING, MI—Wharton Center is proud to host the world premiere of SALLY: A SOLO PLAY: a powerfully moving, one-woman drama set at Monticello in the days before Thomas Jefferson’s death, written by East Lansing residen

Welcome to THE RUNDOWN, a quick hit highlight of the plays, musicals, concerts, and cabarets now playing on stages in Michigan. We're working our way through February, and this week is no different. New plays, concerts, music, and streams are premiering all over the state. As always, we have special discounts available ONLY to Encore Subscribers! Come on now,.. Get On Up and Go See A Show! You Don't Know What You Do to Me, You Don't Have a Clue. You Can't Tell What It's

Thumbcoast Theatres Launches their 2026 Season, Continuing to Bring Professional Theatre to Marine City & St. Clair ThumbCoast Theatres is bringing the sarcastic and clever Groundhog Day the Musical to The Boardwalk Theatre stage this winter, running February 14 – March 1, 2026. This production follows the 2025 holiday hit Annie and promises a high-energy, comedic experience for audiences in downtown St. Clair. Based on the beloved 1993 film, the musical follows Phil Connor

FIM Flint Repertory Theatre names Nicole Samsel Producing Artistic Director Nicole Samsel is no stranger to the theatre. Currently in the middle of her fifth season with the Flint Repertory Theatre, she is an award-winning theatre artist and producer. And, last week, Samsel was named Flint Rep's new Producing Artistic Director. Samsel began working for FIM as Flint Rep.'s Managing Director and assumed responsibilities as Interim Artistic Director after the departure of Mic

Welcome to THE RUNDOWN, a quick hit highlight of the plays, musicals, concerts, and cabarets now playing on stage in Michigan. Happy Black History Month! Enjoy the celebration as arts orgs across Michigan launch new, exciting, and thought-provoking work. As always, we have special discounts available ONLY to Encore Subscribers! Come on now,... Get On Up and Go See A Show! I Can See It! Shining Somewhere! Bright Lights Somewhere Invite Me to Come There And Learn!  PLACES

Welcome to THE RUNDOWN, a quick hit highlight of the plays, musicals, concerts, and cabarets now playing on stage in Michigan. We're moving through winter and trudging through the snow. Plays, musicals, concerts, and more are playing all across the Mitten. Grab your coat, wrap your scarf, and keep an eye open for special discounts available ONLY to Encore Subscribers! Come on now,... Get On Up and Go See A Show! All the Music of Life Seems to Be Like a Bell That is Ringi

FLINT, Mich., January 19, 2026– Join us for A Walk in the Park, an original play written by local playwright, Steven Shelton. As we stroll through this lovely park setting, we encounter characters in the Buckham Bistro, witness meet-ups in the Wiggly Field dog park, and get to know two old friends playing their usual game of chess. There is much laughter, surprise encounters, and some sweet moments that will have you saying “Awww!” A visit to this sunny city park will make

Welcome to THE RUNDOWN, a quick hit highlight of the plays, musicals, concerts, and cabarets now playing on stage in Michigan. We're moving through the new year, and even though the snow won't stop falling -- Michigan stages are heating up. We've got new shows playing across the state and streaming online! So go ahead, dive in, and keep an eye open for special discounts available ONLY to Encore Subscribers! You know what we're gonna say... Get On Up and Go See A Show!  

Welcome to THE RUNDOWN, a quick hit highlight of the plays, musicals, concerts, and cabarets now playing on stage in Michigan. The second half of the 25-26 season is in full swing as companies across the state debut opening performances this weekend. New plays, musicals, dance concerts and more are gearing up to grace our stages. So go ahead, dive in, and keep an eye open for special discounts available ONLY to Encore Subscribers! You know what we're gonna say... Get On

Welcome to THE RUNDOWN, a quick hit highlight of the shows now playing on stage in Michigan. 2025 is in our rearview mirror and 2026 is starting off with a bang! So , dive on in and keep an eye open for special discounts available ONLY to Encore Subscribers! You know what we're gonna say... Get On Up and Go See A Show!   I Think I Should Be Laughing Yet I forget, Forget How To Begin I'm Feeling Something Inside And yet I Still Can't Decide If I Should Hide, or Make A Wide

Welcome to THE RUNDOWN, a quick hit highlight of the shows now playing on stage in Michigan. The end of the year is almost here, and stages across the state are sprinting to the finish line. So , dive on in and keep an eye open for special discounts available ONLY to Encore Subscribers! You know what we're gonna say... Get On Up and Go See A Show!   Anyone Can Be Santa A Tantalizin' Remark Though His Boots Are Not My Size With a Twinkle In My Eyes I Could Be Santa Claus P

Welcome to THE RUNDOWN, a quick hit highlight of the shows now playing on stage in Michigan. We're in it now! Snow and Ice is everywhere in Michigan. And, once again, the Rundown is packed with openings, closings, and hilarious holiday streaming releases. So , dive on in and keep an eye open for special discounts available ONLY to Encore Subscribers! You know what we're gonna say... Get On Up and Go See A Show!   I Never Has Seen Snow All the Same I Know Snow Ain't So Bea

Welcome to THE RUNDOWN, a quick hit highlight of the shows now playing on stage in Michigan. Winter is officially here. Snow is on the ground, a chill is in the air, and stages across the state are coming alive with holiday cheer. This week's Rundown is packed with new shows opening, a few favorites taking their final bow, and new holiday streaming releases. So , dive on in and keep an eye open for special discounts available ONLY to Encore Subscribers! You know what we

Announcement delivered in mid-September leaves students and alumni surprised as the theatre program winds down, and department leadership exits. Alma College has notified students and faculty that it will close its Theatre academic program, placing the major into immediate teach-out and ending formal coursework in the discipline.  The decision, announced to students in mid-September, means the department will no longer admit new theatre majors and will phase out all theatre c

Welcome to THE RUNDOWN, a quick hit highlight of the shows now playing on stage in Michigan. The leaves are falling, and holiday season is in full swing. This weekend is packed as amazing productions prepare to close, while others make their big debut. So, dive on in and keep an eye open for special discounts available ONLY to Encore Subscribers! You know what we're gonna say... Get On Up and Go See A Show!   Pick Up Ev'ry Ornament on Ev'ry Nook and Ev'ry Shelf. While You'r

Welcome to THE RUNDOWN, a quick hit highlight of the shows now playing on stage in Michigan. It's a Saturday Afternoon Rundown as a new...

Welcome to THE RUNDOWN, a quick hit highlight of the shows now playing on stage in Michigan. And we're off! The 2025-26 Season is...

Four world-class productions fill the month with Broadway magic, cinematic music, international ballet, & Ukrainian folk tradition. WORLD...