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COLDWATER – Grab your broomstick or wand and come to Tibbits Opera House on Saturday, April 25 for the theatre’s special screening of Wicked: For Good as part of the Tibbits Film Series. In addition to the screening, moviegoers are encouraged to come dressed as their favorite character to the Ozdust Ballroom before the film at 5:30pm, where concessions and a cash bar will be available. The movie begins at 6pm. The untold story of the witches of Oz concludes in this adaptati

JURASSIC PARK: THE MUSICAL Roars Back to Planet Ant Theatre DETROIT, Mich. – Hold onto your butts! Jurassic Park: The Musical , the hilarious, high-energy parody of the beloved 1993 blockbuster, is roaring onto the Planet Ant Theatre stage once again after a sold-out 2025 debut. Fans of the original film — and newcomers alike — can expect chaos, dinosaurs, and show-stopping songs in this over-the-top comedic extravaganza. WHEN: April 24–26, May 1–3, May 8–9 Fridays and Sat

Million Dollar Quartet rocks ‘n rolls into Meadow Brook Theatre The 1956 jam session-inspired musical runs April 22 through May 17, 2026 at Meadow Brook Theatre on the campus of Oakland University in Rochester, Mich.

The Michigan Shakespeare Festival will return to Tibbits Opera House to perform “Romeo & Juliet” as part of their school programming series. The Michigan Shakespeare Festival performed “Romeo & Juliet” at Tibbits Opera House in 2019.

Graduates from The University of Michigan's School of Music, Theatre, and Dance (SMTD) lead a new production of RENT, presented by The Encore Musical Theatre Company (April 9–May 3, 2026, in the Maas Theatre).

Eclipsed, written by Black Panther star Danai Gurira Debuts March 27 The Detroit Repertory Theatre continues its 69th Season with the Michigan Premiere of Eclipsed by Danai Gurira. The production opens on March 27, 2026, at 8pm with a Champagne Afterglow, and runs through May 17, 2026, with four shows a week on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. In Eclipsed , five extraordinary women, who have formed an unlikely sisterhood, struggle to negotiate power, protection and peace a

Theatre NOVA presents the National New Play Network Rolling World Premiere of THE JONBENÉT GAME by Tori Keenan-Zelt Cassandra Wilson and Maggie Alger, Photo by Sean Carter Photography ANN ARBOR, MI -- Theatre NOVA, Ann Arbor’s resident nonprofit professional theatre specializing in new plays presents the National New Play Network Rolling World Premiere of THE JONBENÉT GAME by Tori Keenan-Zelt, running March 27-April 19, 2026. When best friends Molly and Rae were 12, they se

Guitarist Pablo Sáinz Villegas is hailed as “the soul of the Spanish guitar.” Photo courtesy of West Michigan Symphony website Muskegon, MI —   West Michigan Symphony (WMS) will showcase a dynamic range of musical talent with two upcoming performances along the lakeshore. Internationally acclaimed classical guitarist Pablo Sáinz Villegas will take the stage at the Frauenthal Center on Friday, April 17, followed by a performance from one of Chicago’s rising string quartets at

I'm Gonna Marry You Tobey Maguire closes Detroit Mercy's 55th Season DETROIT — Detroit Mercy Theatre Company (DMTC) closes the inaugural season of the new Detroit Mercy Black Box Theatre with I’m Gonna Marry You Tobey Maguire by Samantha Hurley, playing April 10-19 on University of Detroit Mercy’s McNichols Campus. I’m Gonna Marry You Tobey Maguire is set in 2004 and follows 14-year-old Shelby Hinkley, who is obsessed with Hollywood star Tobey Maguire and creates a play to

Big Fun Murder is an improvised murder mystery set in the 1970s HAMTRAMCK, MICH – April 3, 2026 - Planet Ant Theatre presents Big Fun Murder , a completely improvised murder mystery with a groovy twist. “50ish years ago, on this very night, I was murdered.” A ghost has one final chance to solve their own murder as they re-live their last day in the 70’s. Help them remember what happened and guess at who did it in this completely improvised murder mystery. Each night a speci

Bad Books by Sharyn Rothstein Opens April 23 Some conversations don’t stay quiet – even in a library. What begins as a concerned mother’s inquiry about a book her son received from the library elevates into an unexpected debate with the town’s devoted librarian. As tensions rise, the consequences grow much larger than either of them anticipated. Sharp, witty, and deeply human, Bad Books explores the complicated questions behind censorship, book bans, and who decides what sto

COLDWATER, MI – Calling all Swifties! Taylorville , an unofficial live Taylor Swift tribute band, will perform at Tibbits Opera House on Saturday, April 11, 2026. Get ready to immerse yourself in the world of Taylor Swift like never before! Taylorville is your ticket to a night filled with chart-topping hits and cherished deep cuts. This dynamic tribute band, armed with unmatched musical talent, takes you on a journey through Taylor's iconic career. The stage comes alive wi