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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 212 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 201 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


More Music, More Laughter, More Romance at Stratford as Two Main Stage Musicals Get Extensions
The Stratford Festival is thrilled to announce a two-week extension of its acclaimed productions of Guys and Dolls and Something Rotten!, giving audiences additional opportunities to experience the season’s most sought-after musicals.
Sep 172 min read


A New Annual Performance Honors The Wharton Legacy
In recognition of their 45th Anniversary season and in memory of Dr. Wharton—whose 100th birthday would have been this month—Wharton Center announced today that each season, one performance will be designated as the Clifton and Dolores Wharton Legacy Performance. This designation honors the Whartons’ vision for bringing world-class performing arts to the MSU campus and community by highlighting a performance or genre that they loved.
Sep 162 min read


Love, Pistols, and Outrageous Sarcasm Come to Theatre Nova with MAESTRO
Theatre NOVA presents the Michigan professional premiere of MAESTRO by Michael Alan Herman, running September 25-October 18. A cheeky comedy of ambition, romance, and musical rivalry, MAESTRO brings audiences to 18th-century Vienna, where two composers will do whatever it takes to claim the coveted position of royal maestro.
Sep 152 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


Detroit Public Theatre brings a Tony Winning Production to a Michigan Premiere Audience
Detroit Public Theatre (DPT) is thrilled to announce its 12th Season. The season opens with EUREKA DAY, the Tony Award-winning play by Jonathan Spector and Directed by Courtney Burkett in its Michigan premiere.
Sep 132 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


'80s Music Make a Triumphant Return with a Live Experience at Tibbits
Music lovers are invited to dig deep in their closet and find those forgotten duds of yesteryear as Tibbits Opera House welcomes The 1985 and their Totally ‘80s Mixtape LIVE! Experience back to the historic venue on Saturday, November 21 at 7:00pm.
Sep 102 min read


Heartfelt Romance Debuts in East Lansing - THE NOTEBOOK at Wharton
THE NOTEBOOK is coming to Wharton Center this fall. This novel, turned film, turned musical is bringing its iconic love story to East Lansing from October 27 – November 1, 2026.
Sep 81 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 51 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


Williamston Theatre Kicks Off Season 20 With Michigan Premiere
Williamston Theatre will present the Michigan Premiere of The One Good Thing Or “Are Ya Patrick Swazye?” by Joe Bravaco. Performances begin Thursday, September 24 and run through Sunday, October 25. Tickets are now on sale.
Sep 42 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


West Michigan Girlfriends Getaway Returns with Entertainment & Art in November
Girlfriends Getaway (GFG) returns November 13–15, 2026, offering a variety of activities and experiences designed to bring women together while showcasing Downtown Muskegon. Participants will enjoy art, shopping, creative workshops, health and wellness events, entertainment, great food and more!
Sep 33 min read


Stratford Festival Continues to Offer Expanded Programming
This September, the Meighen Forum explores history, folklore and language through a dynamic lineup of signature series and special events. The Spotlight Series with Graham Abbey returns with The Legacy Makers, a panel discussion with veteran actors from Stratford and beyond.
Aug 317 min read


Flint Rep returns to Elgood Theatre with an American Blues Classic
MA RAINEY'S BLACK BOTTOM Opens Season after Year of Renovations Flint, Mich. — FIM Flint Repertory Theatre returns to the intimate FIM Elgood Theatre Sept. 18 – Oct. 4 with August Wilson’s Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom, the acclaimed American classic set in a 1927 Chicago recording studio. Directed by Flint Rep Associate Artist and recent Emmy Award winner Rico Bruce Wade, the production stars Detroit native Yewande Odetoyinbo as legendary blues singer Ma Rainey.
Aug 313 min read
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