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Farmers Alley Theatre is set to open its 19th season with a new comedy, My Mother and the Michigan/Ohio War, by Paul Stroili, running September 17-October 4. Stroili, who wrote and directed the theatre’s Season 17 hit, A Jukebox for the Algonquin returns to direct. This hilarious and heartwarming play enjoyed a sold-out world premiere at The Purple Rose Theatre in 2025.

As colleges and schools return to session and audition week draws near, macbitches, a dark comedy by Sophie McIntosh, exposes the realities of friendships in the face of competition. The play runs Sept. 3-6, 2026, at the Container Globe, a modern recreation of London's Globe Theatre built out of repurposed shipping containers.

The Moth Mainstage returns to Wharton Center in partnership with Michigan Public, featuring a line-up of writers, performers, and other unique national and Michigan storytellers on Friday, November 13, 2026.

Tipping Point Theatre (TPT), a Metro-Detroit-based professional union theatre kicks off its 2026-2027 Season in late September, beginning with a developmental production of a new play, APING JANE by Aurora Real de Asua.

Hip-hop and theatre collide at the BRED Hip-Hop Theatre Festival taking place August 28-30 at the Hilberry Gateway at Wayne State University. The festival, now 3 days, celebrates hip-hop narratives and culture in a weekend packed with live theatre and hip-hop performances

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.

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.

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.