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For decades, Broadway shows got their start in Detroit, relying on Michigan audiences to help producers gauge the songs that worked, the scenes that didn’t, and whether or not their production would be a success. This week, Encore Michigan starts a countdown of the Top 10 shows that got their out-of-town tryout here in the Mitten before going on to Broadway success. Take a look, and see what shows you recognize. You just might be surprised.

Dominique Morisseau, photo courtesy of Fordham University website Fordham University has announced that celebrated playwright and cultural force Dominique Morisseau will join its faculty this fall as the 2025 Denzel Washington Chair in Theatre — a role that will see her mentor students, lead workshops, and help shape new theatrical work. ( Fordham Now ) Morisseau arrives at Fordham with a career already marked by bold ambition, artistic depth, and a steady devotion to Detro

From the stage lights of Adrian’s historic Croswell Opera House to the graceful artistry of Grand Rapids’ CARE Ballet, Michigan is home to organizations that preserve the richness of the past while shaping the future of the performing arts.

The sun was shining without a single cloud in the sky on Saturday and hundreds of people gathered under a huge tent at the Detroit...

Michigan Arts Orgs to Support | October 6, 2025 Two Michigan organizations — Performing Arts Workshops (PAW, Inc.) in Niles and Jackson...

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...

Summer might be over, but Stratford is just heating up. Crisp fall air, turning leaves, and world-class theatre make this the season’s...

Michigan Arts Orgs to Support | Sept 23, 2025 Two community-driven arts organizations — ARS Arts & Culture Center in Benton Harbor and...

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...

Muskegon, MI — Between its Mainstage Series at the historic 1,700-seat Frauenthal Center and its listening room for the musically...

Michigan Arts Orgs to Support | Sept 16, 2025 Two Michigan-based arts organizations are bridging creativity and community healing. Lions...

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...

STRATFORD, ON – The Stratford Festival proudly unveils the world première of Ransacking Troy , a powerful and provocative new work by...

STRATFORD, ON– The Stratford Festival is thrilled to present a powerful and moving Canadian play that examines the role of art in the...

Lydia Hiller & Demetria Thomas in THE MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR, 2022 Detroit, MI- The Michigan Shakespeare Festival Board of Directors,...

Season Passes now available for purchase at up to 24% off the single ticket price. NORTHVILLE, MI (August, 2025) – Tipping Point Theatre...

More than 200 pianos will be available for public purchase, sold at institutional prices Brands will include Yamaha, Bösendorfer,...

Welcome to THE RUNDOWN, a quick hit highlight of the shows now playing on stage in Michigan. Hard to believe we're already in the middle...