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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...

Welcome to THE RUNDOWN, a quick hit highlight of the shows now playing on stage in Michigan. This week's Rundown is jammed tight as...

Welcome to THE RUNDOWN, a quick hit highlight of the shows now playing on stage in Michigan. This week's Rundown is PACKED (again)!! ...

Welcome to THE RUNDOWN, a quick hit highlight of the shows now playing on stage in Michigan. And we're back! This week's Rundown is...

EAST LANSING: The New York Times Critics’ Pick Dog Man: The Musical, based on the best-selling book series by Dav Pilkey, returns to...

EAST LANSING, MI – Producers Ken Davenport, Bob Gaudio, and NETworks Presentations are thrilled to announce the smash hit musical, A...

Date/Time: Tues, October 14 – Sun, October 19, 2025 • Tues, Oct 14 – Fri, Oct 17, 7:30PM • Sat, Oct 18, 2PM & 7:30PM • Sun, Oct 19, 1PM &...

New Works Commissioned to Tour in 2026–2027 Season EAST LANSING, MI – Wharton Center for Performing Arts has joined forces with eight...

Flint, MI - Buckham Alley Theatre is proud to offer four important dramatic works to Genesee County all summer long. "Trifles" by Susan...

The Franchise’s Milestone 20th Anniversary Celebration Continues as The Music of Avatar Comes to Life on Stage at Wharton Center TICKETS...

FENTON, MI – It’s back! The Fenton Shakespeare in the Park Festival returns for two weekends with Romeo and Juliet, Shakespeare’s most...

Welcome to THE RUNDOWN, a quick hit highlight of the shows now playing on stage in Michigan. There's a lot opening this weekend, A...

Welcome to THE RUNDOWN, a quick hit highlight of the shows now playing on stage in Michigan. Outside, it's hot, hot, hot. So take to the...

Welcome to THE RUNDOWN, a quick hit highlight of what's on stage in Michigan. There's a long weekend ahead of us with plenty of...

Welcome to THE RUNDOWN: Michigan's Performing Arts Highlights ! This weekend is packed with amazing shows, events, and artistry. It...

Welcome to THE RUNDOWN, a quick hit highlight of what's on stage in Michigan. The weather might not be able to make up its mind, but one...