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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

POSTING CATEGORY Performers COMPENSATION Unpaid COMPENSATION DETAILS Other DESCRIPTION LIVONIA COMMUNITY THEATRE IS HOLDING OPEN AUDITIONS FOR THE LYNN NOTTAGE PLAY “BY THE WAY, MEET VERA STARK,” DIRECTED BY LYNCH TRAVIS, WITH PERFORMANCES MAY 8-17. CONTRACT START DATE Feb 25, 2026 CONTRACT END DATE May 17, 2026 UNION STATUS Non-Union How Can Applicants Apply? In Person IN-PERSON ADDRESS ROSEDALE GARDENS PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 9601 HUBBARD, LIVONIA IN-PERSON DATE & TIME Feb 21,

This past weekend Tipping Point Theatre opened their production of BROKE-OLOGY by Nathan Louis Jackson – a powerful play about two brothers trying to balance their aspirations with the responsibilities of caring for an aging parent. Leading this production is Jesse Boyd Williams , a young Metro Detroit native who is not only making his directorial debut at the professional theatre scene, but is the youngest director in Tipping Point Theatre’s nearly 20-year history. Writt

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

One Writer. One fan. No Escape. You’ve read the book. You’ve seen the movie. Now experience STEPHEN KING’s pulse-pounding thriller LIVE ON STAGE! (Kalamazoo, MI) If you’re looking for a night at the theatre that will keep you pinned to the edge of your seat, look no further - STEPHEN KING’s MISERY is coming to Farmers Alley Theatre this spring. Adapted by William Goldman, this nerve-tingling play stars Paul Stroili and Laura Jordan and will be directed by Kathy Mulay

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

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.

Woodie King, Jr. (1937-2026) was a pioneering director, producer, writer, and institution-builder whose work permanently created a safe place of Black artists in American theatre. To me, he was my friend, mentor, and surrogate father.

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

Welcome to THE RUNDOWN, a quick hit highlight of the plays, musicals, concerts, and cabarets now playing on stage in Michigan. Yep, we know, Baby, it's Cold Outside. So, grab a warm drink and cuddle up inside a nice warm theatre with a great your new favorite artists. There's a lot opening this weekend. 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! He

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

The Stratford Festival's ANNIE runs through December 14th *Sponsored Content Members of the company in Annie. Stratford Festival 2025. Photo: Ann Baggley. It’s December — that time of year when families gather around the TV and replay holiday classics. A Christmas Carol , Rudolph , A Year Without a Santa Claus — these are the films many of us return to every season. More modern family hits like Toy Story and The Incredibles follow the same winning formula: youthful energy

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