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The Inspired Acting Company Invites Audiences to come HOME
An Exciting Production Opened Last Weekend in Walled Lake L to R, Bryana Hall, Tayler Jones, & Dan Johnson in HOME. Photo by Sean Carter The Inspired Acting Company opened a new production of Home by Samm-Art Williams. Opening Friday, March 6, Home is a lyrical and emotionally resonant story of resilience, identity, and belonging. The play follows Cephus Miles as he journeys through love, incarceration, displacement, and ultimately the search for dignity and home. In this
Planet Ant Takes Aim at Hallmark tropes in new comedy HOW ROMANTIQUE
HAMTRAMCK, MICH – March 6, 2026 - Planet Ant Theatre presents How Romantique , a sharp-witted spoof of the “small-town homecoming” genre. A brand-new original production from the Planet Ant Home Team, the play runs March 6th – 21st, offering a hilarious collision between rustic romance and high-stakes corporate scandal. In a comedic twist on the classic Hallmark movie formula, Emily Burnett stars as Memory, a high-flying entrepreneur in the vein of Elizabeth Holmes. When her
The Diary of Anne Frank Holds Deep Meaning for its Birmingham Cast and Crew
Opening March 6, Birmingham Village Players “As a Jewish person, who lost relatives in the Holocaust, this show has been an important part of my life for as long as I can remember.” -- Udi Kapen. The story of 13-year-old Anne Frank who spent two years hiding with her family from the Nazis during World War II has captivated generations since her diary was discovered and published. This is especially true of the cast members for Birmingham Village Players upcoming production of
REACH FOR THE STARS a Musical Theatre Cabaret and a Silent Auction -- Theatre NOVA
Theatre NOVA, Ann Arbor’s resident nonprofit professional theatre is presenting a one day only musical event. Reach for the Stars is a Musical Theatre Cabaret directed by Diane Hill and music directed by Brian Buckner, to help raise funds for Theatre NOVA. Be part of the magic at Reach for the Stars , Theatre NOVA’s Musical Theatre Cabaret. Together, we’ll raise our voices—and the funds—to keep bold, original theatre thriving. Audiences are in for an evening of powerhouse
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Entertainment Across Michigan
The Rundown | March 12, 2026 - Now Playing!
Welcome to THE RUNDOWN, a quick hit highlight of the plays, musicals, concerts, and cabarets now playing on stages in Michigan. Dive in to this week's Rundown and make sure you don't miss a thing! New plays, musicals, events, and concerts. And, as always, we have discounts available ONLY to Encore Subscribers! Come on now, you know what we're gonna say,.. Get On Up and Go See A Show! Tumble Outta Bed and I Stumble to the Kitchen Pour Myself a Cup of Ambition Yawnin', Stret
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Step Afrika! Dances into the Detroit Opera House this Fall
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.
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The Inspired Acting Company Invites Audiences to come HOME
An Exciting Production Opened Last Weekend in Walled Lake L to R, Bryana Hall, Tayler Jones, & Dan Johnson in HOME. Photo by Sean Carter The Inspired Acting Company opened a new production of Home by Samm-Art Williams. Opening Friday, March 6, Home is a lyrical and emotionally resonant story of resilience, identity, and belonging. The play follows Cephus Miles as he journeys through love, incarceration, displacement, and ultimately the search for dignity and home. In this
4 days ago1 min read
The Rundown | March 5, 2026 - Now Playing!
Welcome to THE RUNDOWN, a quick hit highlight of the plays, musicals, concerts, and cabarets now playing on stages in Michigan. Spring is around the corner, and this weekend is JAM-PACKED! Some shows prepare for their final bow, as others get ready to make their debut. Dive in to this week's Rundown and make sure you don't miss a thing! And, as always, we have discounts available ONLY to Encore Subscribers! Come on now, you know what we're gonna say,.. Get On Up and Go S
Mar 517 min read
Planet Ant Takes Aim at Hallmark tropes in new comedy HOW ROMANTIQUE
HAMTRAMCK, MICH – March 6, 2026 - Planet Ant Theatre presents How Romantique , a sharp-witted spoof of the “small-town homecoming” genre. A brand-new original production from the Planet Ant Home Team, the play runs March 6th – 21st, offering a hilarious collision between rustic romance and high-stakes corporate scandal. In a comedic twist on the classic Hallmark movie formula, Emily Burnett stars as Memory, a high-flying entrepreneur in the vein of Elizabeth Holmes. When her
Mar 22 min read
The Rundown | Feb 26, 2026 - Now Playing!
Welcome to THE RUNDOWN, a quick hit highlight of the plays, musicals, concerts, and cabarets now playing on stages in Michigan. February is winding down and this weekend welcomes a new month fir 2026. This week's Rundown is full of new plays, concerts, world premieres, and streaming options -- including plenty of special one-night only events . And, as always, we have discounts available ONLY to Encore Subscribers! Come on now, you know what we're gonna say,.. Get On Up
Feb 2618 min read
The Diary of Anne Frank Holds Deep Meaning for its Birmingham Cast and Crew
Opening March 6, Birmingham Village Players “As a Jewish person, who lost relatives in the Holocaust, this show has been an important part of my life for as long as I can remember.” -- Udi Kapen. The story of 13-year-old Anne Frank who spent two years hiding with her family from the Nazis during World War II has captivated generations since her diary was discovered and published. This is especially true of the cast members for Birmingham Village Players upcoming production of
Feb 232 min read
REACH FOR THE STARS a Musical Theatre Cabaret and a Silent Auction -- Theatre NOVA
Theatre NOVA, Ann Arbor’s resident nonprofit professional theatre is presenting a one day only musical event. Reach for the Stars is a Musical Theatre Cabaret directed by Diane Hill and music directed by Brian Buckner, to help raise funds for Theatre NOVA. Be part of the magic at Reach for the Stars , Theatre NOVA’s Musical Theatre Cabaret. Together, we’ll raise our voices—and the funds—to keep bold, original theatre thriving. Audiences are in for an evening of powerhouse
Feb 232 min read
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