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Now Playing - August 2026


A Classic Tale Comes to Life at Tibbits Opera
Step into the land of Narnia as Tibbits Popcorn Theatre presents, The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe on July 31 and August 1, 7 and 8 at 10am.
Jul 302 min read


ATHENA Fights On Stage at Theatre Nova
The Girls Are Fighting (Literally): Athena Brings Live Swordplay to Theatre NOVA (LtoR): Brittany Batell and Jen Pan in "Athena" by Gracie Gardner, Photograph by Sean Carter Photography. ANN ARBOR, MI - A razor-sharp, darkly funny duel of ambition and recognition, Athena plunges audiences into the high-stakes world of competitive girls’ Junior Olympic fencing. Theatre NOVA, Ann Arbor’s resident nonprofit professional theatre specializing in new plays, presents Athena by Grac
Jul 303 min read


A Hitchcock Whodunit Closes Williamston Theatre's 19th Season
The 39STEPS Runs Through August 16 Mid-Michigan’s award-winning professional theatre company, Williamston Theatre, located at 122 S. Putnam Street in downtown Williamston, will present The 39 Steps adapted by Patrick Barlow. Performances begin Thursday, July 9 and run through Sunday, August 16. Tickets are now on sale. Front Row: Emily Sutton-Smith and Patrick Loos. Second Row: Caitlin Cavannaugh and Ryan Patrick Welsh. Photo by Chris Purchis. London, 1935. Dull Richard Hanna
Jul 272 min read


Find Yourself at Farmers Alley Theatre as DEAR EVAN HANSEN Runs This Summer
(Kalamazoo, MI) Farmers Alley Theatre closes out its 18th season with the exhilarating contemporary musical, Dear Evan Hansen. With an insightful original script by Steven Levenson and an electrifying pop-rock score by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, this Tony Award winning show opens July 9th and is a story about finding your place in the world while navigating the universal search for connection. It is a new classic, with a message that has resonated with audiences around the w
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Entertainment Across Michigan


World Première Debuts at Stratford as SATURDAY, SUNDAY, MONDAY Hits the Stage
The Stratford Festival is delighted to present the world première of a new English translation of Eduardo De Filippo’s Saturday, Sunday, Monday, a work that celebrates the beauty, complexity and resilience of life. It is the first major English translation of the celebrated Italian classic in decades and the first writing credit for Artistic Directory Antoni Cimolino, who has co-adapted the play with Donato Santeramo. This remarkable production, Cimolino’s final directorial p
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Classics Songs Soar as Emmy Winner Embodies Judy Garland
THE BERMAN CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS and Artists Lounge Live present Get Happy: Angela Ingersoll Sings Judy Garland, as seen on PBS on Sunday August 30th at 4:00 PM, at The Berman Center for the Performing Arts
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The Rundown | August 7, 2026 - Now Playing!
The sun is out and stages are shining brightly across The Mitten. The Rundown is JAM PACKED with new plays, musicals, film screenings, and concerts. Come on now, you know what we're gonna say,.. Get On Up and Go See A Show!
Aug 713 min read


Dead Relatives Reappear as Extra Mile Playwrights Opens Season
What happens when a man has spent his entire life avoiding conflict, suppressing his feelings, and playing it safe—only to have his dead relatives decide they’ve had enough? That’s the premise behind Last of Ken, a new comedy by Detroit playwright Ann E. Eskridge. LAST OF KEN, Wednesday, August 19, 2026, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Aug 72 min read


Eagles Fly Into Coldwater as Tibbits Opera House Pays Tribute to Legendary Band
Best of the Eagles return to Tibbits Opera House on August 22, 2026 at 7:30pm.
Aug 72 min read


Tao Takes the Stage in Stratford Festival World Premiere
A risqué new comedy takes centre stage at the Tom Patterson Theatre as The Tao of the World makes its world première. Inspired by William Congreve’s The Way of the World and written and directed by Jovanni Sy 施崇梵, the production weaves together love, loyalty and ambition in a fast-paced, laugh-out-loud comedy that proves some games of the heart never go out of style.
Aug 72 min read


Comedian Paula Poundstone Returns to Lansing this October
EAST LANSING, MI — Known for her smart, observational humor and legendary spontaneous wit, Paula Poundstone is making her return to Wharton Center this fall on Friday, October 2, 2026. Tickets are going on sale tomorrow, Thursday, June 18, at 10AM at Wharton Center’s Ticket Office, online at whartoncenter.com, or by calling 517.432.2000 or 1.800.WHARTON. Iconic comedian Paula Poundstone is known for her relatable comedic voice and quick wit that has become the stuff of legend
Aug 61 min read


A Classic Tale Comes to Life at Tibbits Opera
Step into the land of Narnia as Tibbits Popcorn Theatre presents, The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe on July 31 and August 1, 7 and 8 at 10am.
Jul 302 min read
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