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Classic Western Comedy to Open the Season at Meadow Brook Theatre
Meadow Brook Theatre debuts a hilarious classic western comedy to open their season this October. Written by Jethro Compton and based on a short story by Dorothy M. Johnson, The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance is a tale of good versus evil, law versus the gun, and love versus revenge set against the vicious backdrop of a lawless society.
Sep 242 min read


Ballets Jazz Montréal to Perform DANCE ME: The Music of Leonard Cohen at the Detroit Opera House, Oct 17
Explosive, poetic, and completely original, Ballets Jazz Montréal arrives at the Detroit Opera House on October 17with their highly anticipated tour de force Dance Me: The Music of Leonard Cohen.
Sep 222 min read


Halloween Comes Early as Gothic Horror Comedy Debuts this October at Planet Ant
September 15, 2026 - Planet Ant invites audiences to the Ant Hall this October for the debut of the original horror comedy, My Daddy is Haunted!
Sep 211 min read


Edgy and Groundbreaking; The Ringwald Debuts a Rarely Produced Classic
The Ringwald Theatre is thrilled to present its production of Peter Shaffer’s rarely-produced classic Equus. Performances run October 9-November 2, 2026, with shows on Fridays, Saturdays, and Mondays at 7:00 p.m. and matinees on Sundays at 2:00 p.m.
Sep 182 min read


Chamber Music at the Scarab Club Opens the 28th Season!
Chamber Music at the Scarab Club is excited to present the opening concert of its 28th season on Sunday, October 4th, from 3-5 p.m., upstairs in the lounge gallery of The Scarab Club (217 Farnsworth, Detroit 48202).
Sep 152 min read


Open Book Theatre Company Launches 13th Season with Explosive Dark Comedy BOOM
Open Book Theatre Company kicks off its 13th season with Peter Sinn Nachtrieb’s fast-paced, wickedly funny dark comedy boom, opening September 11 and running through October 4, 2026.
Sep 143 min read


The Rundown | Sept 10, 2026 - Now Playing!
It's a rainy holiday weekend, so it's the perfect time to curl up inside a warm dark theatre with a new pay, musical, film, or concert. This week's Rundown is JAM PACKED with options just for you! Come on now, you know what we're gonna say,.. Get On Up and Go See A Show!
Sep 1014 min read


Firings & Budget Deficits: Uncertainty at the Detroit Symphony Orchestra
Multiple sources close to the Detroit Symphony Orchestra (DSO) have confirmed the elimination of three key staff positions. Last Wednesday, September 2, leadership at the DSO informed employees that the positions of Director of Safety & Security, Manager of Volunteer & Patron Experiences, and Director of Culture & Inclusion had all been eliminated.
Sep 74 min read


Two Stagehands for Four Performances at Cahoots, Ann Arbor
Apollo's Troupe will produce two productions, four performances of The Parliament of Poets, and two performances of Into the Ruins of Modernity. Seeking to fill two (2) paid opportunities. Two stagehands. Documented education and experience in theatre preferred, but not essential. Will train.
Sep 61 min read


The Rundown | Sept 4, 2026 - Now Playing!
It's a rainy holiday weekend, so it's the perfect time to curl up inside a warm dark theatre with a new pay, musical, film, or concert. This week's Rundown is JAM PACKED with options just for you! Come on now, you know what we're gonna say,.. Get On Up and Go See A Show!
Sep 414 min read


QUEEN Comes to the Stage in Dexter as the Encore Musical Theatre Company Pays Tribute to the Rhapsody
The Encore Musical Theatre Company launches its 18th season with Queen Tribute, a four-performance concert celebrating one of the most influential and electrifying rock bands of all time. Performances take place Friday, September 11 at 7 p.m.; Saturday, September 12 at 2 and 7 p.m.; and Sunday, September 13 at 2 p.m. at The Encore in downtown Dexter.
Sep 32 min read


The Rundown | August 28, 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 2814 min read


Avon Players Bring a Powerful True Story to the Stage this Fall
Avon Players’ 80th season opens with Come From Away, a powerful musical inspired by true events, running September 11-26. What began as an average Tuesday in a small town turned into an unexpected international sleepover when 38 planes carrying thousands of people from around the globe were diverted to the airport in the remote community of Gander, Newfoundland on September 11, 2001.
Aug 282 min read


Ambition Hits the Stage at the Container Globe this Labor Day Weekend
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.
Aug 252 min read


The Rundown | August 20, 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 2014 min read


New Comedy Debuts at Tipping Point Theatre
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.
Aug 203 min read


Kresge Artists Fellows return with 2nd Bi-Annual BRED Hip-Hop Theatre Festival
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
Aug 202 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


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


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
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