Broadway In Detroit Adds JEKYLL & HYDE to Season by BWW News Desk(May. 15 2:32 PM) - Detroit theatre fans have even more to look forward to in the new season! The international musical sensation Jekyll & Hyde, starring Tony Award® Nominee Constantine Maroulis in the dual title role of Dr. Henry Jekyll and Edward Hyde and Grammy® Nominee and R&B superstar Deborah Cox as Lucy, will play the Fisher Theatre, November 27 - December 2, 2012. |
Leonard Cohen Returns to Detroit's Fox Theatre, 11/26 by BWW News Desk(May. 14 4:05 PM) - Legendary singer/songwriter/poet Leonard Cohen will return to Detroit’s Fox Theatre with a new live show on Monday, November 26 at 8 p.m. |
PAL JOEY, LEGALLY BLONDE, ROCKY HORROR and More Headline Barn Theatre's 66th Season by BWW News Desk(May. 12 6:42 PM) - The Barn Theatre, Michigan’s oldest professional summer theatre, under the leadership of Producer Brendan Ragotzy, announced today the 66th season of plays and musicals under consideration for the summer season at the landmark theatre. |
Kid Rock and The Detroit Symphony Orchestra Play the Fox Theatre Tonight, 5/12 by BWW News Desk(May. 12 12:30 AM) - Tonight, May 12, 2012, at 8 p.m., the unprecedented pairing of Kid Rock, Leonard Slatkin - "America's Music Director" - and the men and women of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra will take the stage of Detroit's historic Fox Theatre for a one-night only fundraising concert to raise critical funds for the legendary orchestra. The idea was originally conceived by Kid Rock and Rock Ventures Founder Dan Gilbert to help save the DSO. Tickets are available for $100, $150, $250 and $350 and a limited number of "Rock the Symphony" VIP packages, which include premiere seating and access to an exclusive after party, will be made available for the event. |
BWW TV Seattle Exclusive: Behind the Scenes of Kristin Chenoweth on Tour! by BroadwayWorld TV(May. 11 1:32 PM) - BroadwayWorld Seattle was granted EXCLUSIVE access to Kristin Chenoweth's debut performance of her new (and first ever) tour, which opened in Seattle on Wednesday night ... and received a whopping NINE standing ovations for a show unlike we had ever seen.
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The Ringwald Theatre Presents THE DIVINE SISTER, Now thru 6/4 by BWW News Desk(May. 11 12:30 AM) - Five years to the day after opening its doors to Detroit audiences, The Ringwald Theatre begins a four-week exclusive run of the holy comedy, The Divine Sister. Written by Charles Busch, author of the past Ringwald hits Die! Mommie! Die! and Vampire Lesbians of Sodom, this outrageous comedy pays homage to Hollywood’s most memorable nun movies and stars Ringwald’s favorite “lady,” Joe Bailey, and local radio personality Lisa Jesswein! |
American Idol LIVE! Kicks Off Tour in Detroit, 7/6; Tickets on Sale Today, 5/11 by BWW News Desk(May. 11 12:30 AM) - American Idol LIVE! will return to Detroit’s Joe Louis Arena to launch the 2012 tour on Friday, July 6 at 7 p.m. The hit tour is the first chance to see this season’s talented top 10 finalists in concert to include DeAndre Brackensick, Hollie Cavanagh, Colton Dixon, Heejun Han, Skylar Laine, Joshua Ledet, Phillip Phillips, Jessica Sanchez, Elise Testone and Erika Van Pelt. |
MotorCity Casino Hotel Presents Peabo Bryson and Regina Belle, 11/15 by BWW News Desk(May. 10 10:15 PM) - MotorCity Casino Hotel will welcome “An Evening with Peabo Bryson” with special guest Regina Belle to Sound Board on Thursday, November 15 at 8:00 p.m. |
The New Theatre Project Announces New Work Collage 2012: TAKING CHANCES by BWW News Desk(May. 10 11:30 AM) - After an unexpected cancellation of the season’s highlight, The Tempest Project, The New Theatre Project presents a special event, the New Work Collage 2012: Taking Chances. |
Straight No Chaser Announces Fox Theatre Show, 12/12 by BWW News Desk(May. 8 3:44 PM) - Acclaimed a cappella group, Straight No Chaser has announced details for their upcoming “#SNClive Fall 2012 Tour” that includes a performance at the Fox Theatre on Wednesday, December 12 at 8 p.m. |
American Idol LIVE! Kicks Off Tour in Detroit, 7/6; Tickets on Sale 5/11 by BWW News Desk(May. 7 8:10 PM) - American Idol LIVE! will return to Detroit’s Joe Louis Arena to launch the 2012 tour on Friday, July 6 at 7 p.m. The hit tour is the first chance to see this season’s talented top 10 finalists in concert to include DeAndre Brackensick, Hollie Cavanagh, Colton Dixon, Heejun Han, Skylar Laine, Joshua Ledet, Phillip Phillips, Jessica Sanchez, Elise Testone and Erika Van Pelt. |
The Broadway League Announces 2012 'League Educator Apple Awards' by BWW News Desk(May. 7 2:10 PM) - Today, The Broadway League, the national trade organization for the commercial theatre industry, announces the 2012 “League Educator Apple Awards” recipients. The awards acknowledge the efforts of local schools and community groups that support programs relating to Broadway or touring Broadway shows, promoting further development of theatre education.
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Mandy Gonzalez, Nat Chandler, et al. to Perform With Grand Rapids Symphony Orchestra, 5/11-13 by BWW News Desk(May. 4 12:51 PM) - Nat Chandler (The Scarlet Pimpernel, The Phantom of the Opera), Teri Hansen (Showboat, Boys from Syracuse), and Mandy Gonzalez (Wicked, In the Heights) will appear in concert with Maestro John Varineau and the Grand Rapids Symphony Orchestra on Friday May 11th and Saturday May 12th at 8pm along with Sunday May 13th at 3:00pm in the DeVos Performance Hall. |
The New McCree Theatre Presents A RAISIN IN THE SUN and Other Activities in May/June by BWW News Desk(May. 4 11:42 AM) - The New McCree Theatre presents A RAISIN IN THE SUN, Summer Arts and Fun Camp, and dance classes this spring and summer.
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Magenta Giraffe Theatre Co Presents THE ALTRUISTS, Now thru 5/26 by BWW News Desk(May. 4 12:30 AM) - Magenta Giraffe Theatre Company of Detroit will present The Altruists, written by Nicky Silver. The production, directed by Molly McMahon, runs tonight, May 4 through May 26, 2012. The Altruists will be presented at the Furniture Factory (4126 Third Street, Detroit, MI 48201). Tickets are $15-$18, with pay-what-you-can tickets available at all performances. Tickets may be reserved by phone at 313-408-7269 or at www.magentagiraffe.org. |
Voting Opens for the 2012 BroadwayWorld.com Awards - Vote Now on the Best of the New York Season! by BWW(May. 3 4:05 PM) - The TONY Awards Nominators had their say earlier this week and now it's your turn! We're pleased to announce that voting has now opened for the 10th Annual BroadwayWorld.com Awards!
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The New McCree Theatre Presents A RAISIN IN THE SUN, Now thru 5/19 by BWW News Desk(May. 3 12:30 AM) - The New McCree Theatre presents A Raisin in the Sun from tonight, May 3rd through May 19th. |
WhiteWater Ramble Plays the Fox Theatre Tonight, 5/3 by BWW News Desk(May. 3 12:30 AM) - Z2 Entertainment presents WhiteWater Ramble at the Fox Theatre tonight, May 3rd. Tickets are $8.00 in advance and $10.00 day of show. |