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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

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

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!

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.

Best of the Eagles return to Tibbits Opera House on August 22, 2026 at 7:30pm.

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.

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

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.

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

The 39STEPS Runs Through August 16 Mid-Michigan’s award-winning professional theatre company, Williamston Theatre, located at 122 S. Putnam Street in downtown Williamston, will present The 39 Steps adapted by Patrick Barlow. Performances begin Thursday, July 9 and run through Sunday, August 16. Tickets are now on sale. Front Row: Emily Sutton-Smith and Patrick Loos. Second Row: Caitlin Cavannaugh and Ryan Patrick Welsh. Photo by Chris Purchis. London, 1935. Dull Richard Hanna

(Kalamazoo, MI) Farmers Alley Theatre closes out its 18th season with the exhilarating contemporary musical, Dear Evan Hansen. With an insightful original script by Steven Levenson and an electrifying pop-rock score by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, this Tony Award winning show opens July 9th and is a story about finding your place in the world while navigating the universal search for connection. It is a new classic, with a message that has resonated with audiences around the w

*Sponsored Content Emeri Charlip, Joshua Kremhelmer (as Oliver), Cecily Gamarra (as the Artful Dodger) West Bloomfield, MI — Nicely Theatre Group will present Lionel Bart’s beloved musical Oliver! this July for six performances only at The Berman Center for Performing Arts in West Bloomfield. Directed by Mitch Master, with music and vocal direction by Dan Greig and choreography by Mark McCleese, this classic production will bring the heart, humor, and unforgettable music of C

Nicely Theatre Group will present Lionel Bart’s beloved musical Oliver! this July for six performances only at The Berman Center for Performing Arts in West Bloomfield. Directed by Mitch Master, with music and vocal direction by Dan Greig and choreography by Mark McCleese, this classic production will bring the heart, humor, and unforgettable music of Charles Dickens’ timeless story to the stage.

Detroit Opera Presents Hallelujah, It’s the Holidays!, a new holiday series at the historic Detroit Opera House, in the heart of downtown Detroit, offering unforgettable nights of ballet, film, Broadway brilliance, and soul-stirring gospel.

The Rocky Horror Picture Show, the longest-running theatrical release in film history, returns to Wharton Center for an evening of musical comedy, live interaction, a costume contest, an onstage Shadow Cast, and more that will leave you doing the Time Warp for days. Tickets will be available at the Wharton Center Ticket Office, online at whartoncenter.com, or by calling 517.432.2000 or 1.800.WHARTON.

As twilight gathers and enchantment stirs, the Tom Patterson Theatre opens its 2026 season with Shakespeare’s most beguiling comedy, A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Directed by Graham Abbey and developed in collaboration with Groundling Theatre, this spellbound classic features André Sills as Oberon, Michael Spencer-Davis as Nick Bottom and Sara Topham as Titania. A world of mischief, romance and moonlit wonder comes alive as performances began this May.

The curtain rises on the 2026 season with a thrilling tale of magic, adventure and discovery as Kim Selody’s stage adaptation of The Hobbit by J.R.R Tolkien arrives at the Stratford Festival. Directed by Pablo Felices-Luna and featuring Richard Lee, Tim Campbell, Sara-Jeanne Hosie and Aaron Krohn, this beloved tale of quiet bravery began performances at the Avon Theatre this May.

This fall, Pontiac audiences will step into the heart of disco history as Hallelujah Disco, starring legendary DJ and cultural icon Nicky Siano, comes to the stage for a limited engagement at The PLAT this November 6 &7, 2026.

The Obsidian Theatre Festival returns for its sixth season with a powerful new mainstage drama, Soul of the Senator, written by Michael Hagins. As part of this summer’s slate of work, GhostLight presents a politically charged play with a timely, all-too-familiar theme: what happens when a Black Republican senator’s ambition collides with the reality of race, power, and party loyalty.

Rooted Here. Reaching Everywhere. GhostLight's Summer Season Launches June 25 - June 28 CROOKED PARTS, from OTF 2024. Photo by Danan Thomas The Detroit based GhostLight Arts Initiative returns this summer with a three-part season that highlights new work, artist development, and community connection. Centered in Detroit but drawing artists and audiences from across the state, the lineup includes the GhostLight Gala, the Detroit IMPACT Conference, and the 6th Annual Obsidian