Encore Michigan
FLINT, Mich.–The Flint Youth Theatre (FYT) is proud to announce Michael Lluberes as the new Producing Artistic Director. Lluberes is the recipient of the ASCAP... Continue Reading
BoxFest Detroit announces 14th annual festival dates; submission deadline June 1
Producers seek directors, playwrights, and actors for August 2017 festival DETROIT—The producers of BoxFest Detroit have announced performance dates for BoxFest Detroit 2017, an annual... Continue Reading
The Wharton will present the 21st annual Young Playwrights Festival May 13
EAST LANSING—On Saturday, May 13, 2017, at 2:00 p.m. in Wharton Center’s Pasant Theatre, six of mid-Michigan’s top high school playwrights will be recognized as... Continue Reading
Save The Date for the 2017 Wilde Awards
ANN ARBOR, Mich. –EncoreMichigan announced that the 2017 Wilde Awards, which recognize the best artists, performances and productions as voted on by the Encore critics,... Continue Reading
Dio cancels ‘Tuck Everlasting,’ subs in ‘Forever Plaid’
PINCKNEY, Mich.– The Dio Dinner & Entertainment today announced that it would have to cancel its Michigan premiere of Tuck Everlasting, and replace it with... Continue Reading
Eugene O’Neill Theater Center creates opportunity for arts writers of color
WATERFORD, CT—The Eugene O’Neill Theater Center’s National Critics Institute, the nation’s only program designed for arts writers and critics to strengthen their skills, has joined... Continue Reading
MOT’s David DiChiera announces he has cancer.
DETROIT, Mich.– Dr. David DiChiera, founder and artistic director of Michigan Opera Theatre and the man responsible for saving and restoring the Detroit Opera House,... Continue Reading
Michigan Humanities Council stresses need to fight against GOP funding attack
The following is a message from the Michigan Humanities Counsel to citizens in favor of government funding of arts and humanities. LANSING—With one decision, 50... Continue Reading
‘MoTown: The Musical’ cast performing benefit Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS 4/24
FERNDALE, MICH. – Cast members of the national touring production of Motown the Musical (coming to Detroit April 18 – 30 at the Fisher Theatre)... Continue Reading
Detroit Public receives grant for ‘Shakespeare in Prison’ program
DETROIT—Detroit Public Theatre's Shakespeare in Prison program is the recipient of grants from the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan and the Michigan Humanities Council. Shakespeare in... Continue Reading
