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Guitarist Pablo Sáinz Villegas is hailed as “the soul of the Spanish guitar.” Photo courtesy of West Michigan Symphony website Muskegon, MI — West Michigan Symphony (WMS) will showcase a dynamic range of musical talent with two upcoming performances along the lakeshore. Internationally acclaimed classical guitarist Pablo Sáinz Villegas will take the stage at the Frauenthal Center on Friday, April 17, followed by a performance from one of Chicago’s rising string quartets at

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! Hear How the Wind Begins to Whisper See How the Leaves Go Streaming By Smell How the Velve

I'm Gonna Marry You Tobey Maguire closes Detroit Mercy's 55th Season DETROIT — Detroit Mercy Theatre Company (DMTC) closes the inaugural season of the new Detroit Mercy Black Box Theatre with I’m Gonna Marry You Tobey Maguire by Samantha Hurley, playing April 10-19 on University of Detroit Mercy’s McNichols Campus. I’m Gonna Marry You Tobey Maguire is set in 2004 and follows 14-year-old Shelby Hinkley, who is obsessed with Hollywood star Tobey Maguire and creates a play to

The Courage To Right A Woman's Wrongs closes this weekend in the Varner Studio Theatre. Oakland University’s School of Music, Theatre and Dance presents The Courage to Right a Woman’s Wrongs March 19–29 in the Varner Studio Theatre. Written by Ana Caro Mallén de Soto, one of the few women playwrights of Spain’s Golden Age, the play blends romance, intrigue, and questions of identity in a bold and timely story. The production follows Doña Leonor, a woman betrayed by the char

Big Fun Murder is an improvised murder mystery set in the 1970s HAMTRAMCK, MICH – April 3, 2026 - Planet Ant Theatre presents Big Fun Murder , a completely improvised murder mystery with a groovy twist. “50ish years ago, on this very night, I was murdered.” A ghost has one final chance to solve their own murder as they re-live their last day in the 70’s. Help them remember what happened and guess at who did it in this completely improvised murder mystery. Each night a speci

Bad Books by Sharyn Rothstein Opens April 23 Some conversations don’t stay quiet – even in a library. What begins as a concerned mother’s inquiry about a book her son received from the library elevates into an unexpected debate with the town’s devoted librarian. As tensions rise, the consequences grow much larger than either of them anticipated. Sharp, witty, and deeply human, Bad Books explores the complicated questions behind censorship, book bans, and who decides what sto

COLDWATER, MI – Calling all Swifties! Taylorville , an unofficial live Taylor Swift tribute band, will perform at Tibbits Opera House on Saturday, April 11, 2026. Get ready to immerse yourself in the world of Taylor Swift like never before! Taylorville is your ticket to a night filled with chart-topping hits and cherished deep cuts. This dynamic tribute band, armed with unmatched musical talent, takes you on a journey through Taylor's iconic career. The stage comes alive wi

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! Whenever My Life Gets Me So Down, I Know I Can Go Down, To Where the Music & the Fun Never

What happened when the skies emptied on September 11, 2001? In Gander, Newfoundland, Canada, 38 jets holding nearly 7,000 people from around the world came to town. “Gander, Newfoundland was a fueling stop for transatlantic flights for decades,” explained Travis W. Walter, Meadow Brook Theatre artistic director. “The big airport was what passenger planes needed immediately following the 9/11 tragedy. Come From Away tells the story of incredible kindness these passengers ex

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

DETROIT, March 9, 2026 – Step Afrika! will bring its unique blend of dance, songs, storytelling, and humor to the Detroit Opera House on Saturday, November 14, 2026. Audience participation has been a part of the step tradition since the company’s inception in the 1990s, and members of the audience will be invited to clap, stomp, cheer, and participate in call and response with the artists. Tickets for Step Afrika! start at $39 (plus fees) and go on pre-sale March 10 at 12 p.

An Exciting Production Opened Last Weekend in Walled Lake L to R, Bryana Hall, Tayler Jones, & Dan Johnson in HOME. Photo by Sean Carter The Inspired Acting Company opened a new production of Home by Samm-Art Williams. Opening Friday, March 6, Home is a lyrical and emotionally resonant story of resilience, identity, and belonging. The play follows Cephus Miles as he journeys through love, incarceration, displacement, and ultimately the search for dignity and home. In this

Welcome to THE RUNDOWN, a quick hit highlight of the plays, musicals, concerts, and cabarets now playing on stages in Michigan. Spring is around the corner, and this weekend is JAM-PACKED! Some shows prepare for their final bow, as others get ready to make their debut. Dive in to this week's Rundown and make sure you don't miss a thing! 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 S

The Muskegon Arts & Culture Coalition (MACC) is a collaborative network of leading arts and cultural organizations dedicated to strengthening the region’s economy, enhancing quality of life, and attracting and retaining talent throughout Muskegon County. Newly compiled 2024 data highlights the Coalition’s impact across the region. These activities generated a total estimated economic impact of nearly $50 million reinforcing the arts and culture sector as a key contributor to

HAMTRAMCK, MICH – March 6, 2026 - Planet Ant Theatre presents How Romantique , a sharp-witted spoof of the “small-town homecoming” genre. A brand-new original production from the Planet Ant Home Team, the play runs March 6th – 21st, offering a hilarious collision between rustic romance and high-stakes corporate scandal. In a comedic twist on the classic Hallmark movie formula, Emily Burnett stars as Memory, a high-flying entrepreneur in the vein of Elizabeth Holmes. When her

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

Opening March 6, Birmingham Village Players “As a Jewish person, who lost relatives in the Holocaust, this show has been an important part of my life for as long as I can remember.” -- Udi Kapen. The story of 13-year-old Anne Frank who spent two years hiding with her family from the Nazis during World War II has captivated generations since her diary was discovered and published. This is especially true of the cast members for Birmingham Village Players upcoming production of

Theatre NOVA, Ann Arbor’s resident nonprofit professional theatre is presenting a one day only musical event. Reach for the Stars is a Musical Theatre Cabaret directed by Diane Hill and music directed by Brian Buckner, to help raise funds for Theatre NOVA. Be part of the magic at Reach for the Stars , Theatre NOVA’s Musical Theatre Cabaret. Together, we’ll raise our voices—and the funds—to keep bold, original theatre thriving. Audiences are in for an evening of powerhouse

Teen Hype Presents Annual Play Unseen Teen HYPE is thrilled to announce its highly anticipated annual theatrical production,  Unseen . For just under two decades, Teen HYPE has produced youth-led theatrical productions. This dynamic play will take place at the Heinz C. Prechter Educational and Performing Arts Center (1000 Northline Road, Taylor, MI) on Thursday, March 5, and Friday, March 6 at 10:00 a.m. (for students and educators), and Friday, March 6 at 7:00 p.m. (for the 

Welcome to THE RUNDOWN, a quick hit highlight of the plays, musicals, concerts, and cabarets now playing on stages in Michigan. This week's weather has given us a break, but even as the snow melts our Michigan stages continue heating up. This week's Rundown is full of plays, concerts, world premieres, and streaming options. As always, we have special discounts available ONLY to Encore Subscribers! Come on now,.. Get On Up and Go See A Show! And When the Night Has Finally