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Another World Premiere Brings the Bible to the Stratford Stage
The King James Bible Play, a thoughtful new exploration of the creation of the King James Bible, makes its world première at the Stratford Festival this season.
Aug 192 min read


New Company Brings Exciting Theatre to Grand Rapids
Artists of the Way is honored to bring the powerful Broadway musical Bandstand to the stage; a story that celebrates the courage, sacrifice, and resilience of the men and women who have served our country.
Aug 182 min read


The Rundown | August 14, 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!
Aug 1413 min read


World Première Debuts at Stratford as SATURDAY, SUNDAY, MONDAY Hits the Stage
The Stratford Festival is delighted to present the world première of a new English translation of Eduardo De Filippo’s Saturday, Sunday, Monday, a work that celebrates the beauty, complexity and resilience of life. It is the first major English translation of the celebrated Italian classic in decades and the first writing credit for Artistic Directory Antoni Cimolino, who has co-adapted the play with Donato Santeramo. This remarkable production, Cimolino’s final directorial p
Aug 142 min read


Stratford Festival Programming Goes Beyond Performance this August
This August, the Meighen Forum welcomes several signature events that invite theatre-lovers to go behind the scenes of the Stratford Festival 2026 season’s productions and explore the ideas that inspire them.
Aug 1410 min read


Northen Michigan's New Artist Ambassador Program Invites Artists Outside
The Friends of the Porcupine Mountains (Friends of the Porkies) is proud to announce the pilot of its newest initiative: the Park Artist Ambassador program. This new role works in addition to the park’s current photo ambassadors, representing the first-ever ambassador position focused solely on the arts to deepen the connection between Michigan’s largest state park and the broader creative community.
Aug 123 min read


Classics Songs Soar as Emmy Winner Embodies Judy Garland
THE BERMAN CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS and Artists Lounge Live present Get Happy: Angela Ingersoll Sings Judy Garland, as seen on PBS on Sunday August 30th at 4:00 PM, at The Berman Center for the Performing Arts
Aug 111 min read


The Week After: What Last Tuesday's Election Results Mean for Artists in Michigan
Michigan's arts budget was cut nearly in half over two years. The state ranks 24th nationally in per capita arts funding. Tuesday's primary results — El-Sayed, Benson, McKinney, and the transit millage — won't fix that. But they tell us something about who's willing to try. Here's what artists need to know before November.
Aug 107 min read


Rocket Mortgage Challenge Supports Three Detroit Theatre Companies
This August, over one hundred non-profit organizations in Detroit are rallying their supporters to compete in the Rocket Community Challenge.
Aug 101 min read


The Rundown | August 7, 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!
Aug 713 min read


Dead Relatives Reappear as Extra Mile Playwrights Opens Season
What happens when a man has spent his entire life avoiding conflict, suppressing his feelings, and playing it safe—only to have his dead relatives decide they’ve had enough? That’s the premise behind Last of Ken, a new comedy by Detroit playwright Ann E. Eskridge. LAST OF KEN, Wednesday, August 19, 2026, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Aug 72 min read


Tao Takes the Stage in Stratford Festival World Premiere
A risqué new comedy takes centre stage at the Tom Patterson Theatre as The Tao of the World makes its world première. Inspired by William Congreve’s The Way of the World and written and directed by Jovanni Sy 施崇梵, the production weaves together love, loyalty and ambition in a fast-paced, laugh-out-loud comedy that proves some games of the heart never go out of style.
Aug 72 min read


Comedian Paula Poundstone Returns to Lansing this October
EAST LANSING, MI — Known for her smart, observational humor and legendary spontaneous wit, Paula Poundstone is making her return to Wharton Center this fall on Friday, October 2, 2026. Tickets are going on sale tomorrow, Thursday, June 18, at 10AM at Wharton Center’s Ticket Office, online at whartoncenter.com, or by calling 517.432.2000 or 1.800.WHARTON. Iconic comedian Paula Poundstone is known for her relatable comedic voice and quick wit that has become the stuff of legend
Aug 61 min read


Detroit Opera to Host Annual Piano Sale, September 11–13
Detroit Opera will host its annual piano sale at the Detroit Opera House on September 11, 12, and 13. The piano event is open to the public by appointment only. More than 250 new and gently used pianos will be available for purchase.
Aug 62 min read


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?
Aug 39 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.
Aug 33 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!
Jul 3111 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.
Jul 302 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
Jul 303 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.
Jul 283 min read
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