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This August, over one hundred non-profit organizations in Detroit are rallying their supporters to compete in the Rocket Community Challenge.

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

Detroit Opera will host its annual piano sale at the Detroit Opera House on September 11, 12, and 13. The piano event is open to the public by appointment only. More than 250 new and gently used pianos will be available for purchase.

Michigan voters go to the polls Tuesday, August 4 to vote for the 2026 Wayne County Transit Millage. But is their vote for transit is also a vote for artists?

The Obsidian Theatre Festival (OTF), the flagship program of the GhostLight Arts Initiative (GLAI), is thrilled to announce that submissions are officially open for its 7th Annual Festival, taking place June 24–27, 2027, in Detroit. For its 7th season, OTF continues to expand its multi-stage model, giving writers, composers, and choreographers several distinct paths into the festival.

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!

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

Theatre NOVA, Ann Arbor’s resident nonprofit professional theatre dedicated to new plays and playwrights, announces the 2026 Michigan Playwrights Festival (MPF). The festival will take place August 13–16, 2026, and will feature four original, full-length plays by Michigan-based playwrights, each presented as a reading followed by talkbacks and audience feedback sessions.

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

Detroit Public Theatre is seeking an Associate Production Manager for the 2026-27 Season.

This holiday season, experience The Nutcracker with World Ballet Company. Witness the holiday magic with a live orchestra in person at Wharton Center on Wednesday, December 16, and Thursday, December 17, 2026.

After an international search, Detroit Opera has announced the four singers selected to train in Detroit Opera’s Resident Artist Program during the 2026–27 season. They are soprano Madison Montambault, mezzo-soprano Grace Ryan, tenor Travis Leon Williams, and bass-baritone Aurélien Mangwa.

(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

Theatre in the Park Youth Summer Camp is a fun camp! Students will spend time outdoors rehearsing scenes, learning music and playing improv games. Led by Grosse Pointe Talent.