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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

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

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

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

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

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

FLINT, Mich., January 19, 2026– Join us for A Walk in the Park, an original play written by local playwright, Steven Shelton. As we stroll through this lovely park setting, we encounter characters in the Buckham Bistro, witness meet-ups in the Wiggly Field dog park, and get to know two old friends playing their usual game of chess. There is much laughter, surprise encounters, and some sweet moments that will have you saying “Awww!” A visit to this sunny city park will make

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!