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Stephen Lord out at MOT as Principal Conductor over bad behavior

News June 19, 2019
DETROIT, MICH.–Stephen Lord, principal conductor at the Michigan Opera Theatre the past three years, has resigned under pressure from plausible allegations of sexual harassment and... Continue Reading

DPT’s ‘Birthday Candles’ goes to Broadway

News June 17, 2019
DETROIT, Mich.–It’s a dream come true for Detroit Public Theatre (DPT) to learn its first-ever commissioned play will head to Broadway next season. Birthday Candles by internationally acclaimed playwright... Continue Reading

Williamston closes 13th season with a Pop(corn Falls)

News June 13, 2019
WILLIAMSTON—Williamston Theatre closes out its thirteenth season with Popcorn Falls by James Hindman. Performances begin Thursday, June 20 and run through Sunday, July 28. The... Continue Reading

Michigan native Celia Keenan-Bolger wins Tony for Mockingbird

News June 10, 2019
NEW YORK, NY–Michigan native Celia Keenan-Bolger won her first Tony Award Sunday night for her role as Scout in To Kill A Mockingbird. Bolger grew... Continue Reading

Michigan Humanities 2019 awards includes Wild Swan

News June 01, 2019
ANN ARBOR, Mich.–Michigan Humanities (MH) is pleased to announce the award winners of our inaugural Michigan Humanities Awards 2019. The winners are from Ann Arbor,... Continue Reading

BoxFest Detroit set for 8/16-24 at Planet Ant

News May 15, 2019
DETROIT, May 14, 2019 — The producers of BoxFest Detroit have announced performance dates for BoxFest Detroit 2019, an annual theater festival that showcases and... Continue Reading

DetNews: Freep columnist Riley gets new Detroit Arts gig

News May 12, 2019
The City of Detroit announced Saturday that Detroit Free Press columnist Rochelle Riley has been appointed the city’s director of arts and culture.  The position... Continue Reading

Kickshaw kicks off preview of new season on 5/17

News April 28, 2019
ANN ARBOR, Mich.–Kickshaw Theatre will host A Night of Rare Delights: Play the Producer on Friday, May 17, 2019 at 8 p.m. This special event... Continue Reading

Thunder Bay presents social justice project

News April 28, 2019
ALPENA, Mich.–Thunder Bay Theatre is teaming up with the Alpena High School Masquers Club and Central Michigan University’s Department of Theatre to present the Social... Continue Reading

Cinetopia Film Festival’s ‘Detroit Voices’ May 16

News April 18, 2019
ANN ARBOR, Mich.–Cinetopia Film Festival’s 2019 Detroit Voices competition is proud to announce the 12 finalists that will premiere on Thursday, May 16 at the... Continue Reading