John Sloan III

DETROIT, March 9, 2026 – Step Afrika! will bring its unique blend of dance, songs, storytelling, and humor to the Detroit Opera House on Saturday, November 14, 2026. Audience participation has been a part of the step tradition since the company’s inception in the 1990s, and members of the audience will be invited to clap, stomp, cheer, and participate in call and response with the artists. Tickets for Step Afrika! start at $39 (plus fees) and go on pre-sale March 10 at 12 p.m. ET at...

TRENTON, MI – This March, Open Book Theatre Company (OBTC) invites audiences to rewind to the 1980s for a story about big dreams, fresh beats, and the power of art. Running from March 13 through April 4, 2026, Idris Goodwin’s How We Got On is a rhythmic, uplifting theatrical mixtape that celebrates the origins of hip-hop through the eyes of three suburban teenagers. The play follows Hank, Julian, and Luann as they navigate the hurdles of adolescence while trying to find their "flow." Guided...

This past weekend Tipping Point Theatre opened their production of  BROKE-OLOGY   by Nathan Louis Jackson – a powerful play about two brothers trying to balance their aspirations with the responsibilities of caring for an aging parent. Leading this production is Jesse Boyd Williams , a young Metro Detroit native who is not only making his directorial debut at the professional theatre scene, but is the youngest director in Tipping Point Theatre’s nearly 20-year history.  Written by...