Detroit Theatre + Broadway News

Now Playing Onstage in Detroit - Week of 5/19/2013

(5/19/2013) - Upcoming Shows - Week of 5/19/2013 for Detroit

BWW Reviews: CATCH ME IF YOU CAN Catches the Audience By Surprise

(5/17/2013) - Catch Me If You Can really does catch the audience by surprise. The national tour of the musical, currently playing at the Fisher Theatre, is entertaining from start to finish. Based on a true story and a 2002 film of the same title by Steven Spielberg, it tells the tale of Frank Abagnale, Jr., who between the ages of 16 and 21, forged and cashed $2.5 million worth of bad checks in the United States and other countries. The show begins at the end then retells the story of what Frank, Jr. did and the FBI officer who chased him and eventually caught him.

Tickets Go on Sale Today for GHOST BROTHERS OF DARKLAND COUNTY National Tour!

(5/17/2013) - AEG Live has announced that the southern gothic, supernatural musical Ghost Brothers of Darkland County, written by Stephen King, with music by John Mellencamp and T Bone Burnett, has confirmed a tour of 20 American cities throughout the Midwest and Southeast beginning October 10 in Bloomington, IN, and ending November 6 in Grand Rapids, MI. Tickets go on sale today, May 17 at 10am at aeglive.com.

Performance Network Theatre Presents JAMIE AND JORDAN to Close Children's Theatre Network 2012-2013 Saturday Series Season

(5/16/2013) - The Children's Theatre Network of Performance Network Theatre invites audiences to gather at the theatre onSaturday, May 25th at 1:00pm for the perfect family summer kickoff, "Jamie and Jordan", a baseball themed musical about health and friendships with book and lyrics by Kim Carney and music by Gene Gaunt. Tickets are $7 for children, $10 for adults, and $20 for a family package of four. Tickets may be purchased at the door or online at performancenetwork.org, by calling 734-663-0681.

MotorCity Casino Hotel Announces Courtney Love at Sound Board, 7/19

(5/16/2013) - MotorCity Casino Hotel has announced Courtney Love, live in Detroit at Sound Board on Friday, July 19, at 8:00 p.m.

Disney's PIRATE AND PRINCESS ADVENTURE Launches 90 City Tour, 11/1

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Williamston Theatre Presents 10:53 World Premiere, Now thru 6/16

(5/16/2013) - The Williamston Theatre, mid-Michigan's award winning professional theatre company located at 122 S. Putnam Street in downtown Williamston, will present the World Premiere of 10:53 by Michigan Playwright, Annie Martin. Tickets for this quirky, thoughtful comedy are now on sale.

The Matrix Theatre Company's School of Theatre Presents THE STORY OF FROG BELLY RAT BONE, Beginning 5/31

(5/14/2013) - The Matrix Theatre Company's School of Theatre presents The Story of Frog Belly Rat Bone, a story by Timothy Basil Ering which follows the adventures of a little boy who takes a journey for a very special treasure which ends with new friends and a colorful, joyous world. The show runs from Friday, May 31 through Sunday, June 2. All Friday and Saturday performances are at 7 pm, and Sundayperformances are at 3 pm. Adult tickets are priced at $8. Students, seniors, and children are $5. All performances are at Matrix Theatre, 2730 Bagley in the heart of Detroit's Mexicantown. Visit ww.matrixtheatre.org to register online, or call 313 967 0599. Call 313 967 0999 for further information.

SPAMALOT to Play St. Dunstan's Cranbrook Greek Theatre, 5/31-6/15

(5/13/2013) - If you're a fan of knights who sing and dance a lot, sublime silliness and, of course, killer rabbits, you won't want to miss the St. Dunstan's Theatre Guild production of MONTY PYTHON'S SPAMALOT, opening May 31 in the Cranbrook Greek Theatre.

MotorCity Casino Hotel Presents Gregg Allman at Sound Board, 10/23

(5/13/2013) - MotorCity Casino Hotel has announced Gregg Allman, live at Sound Board on Wednesday, October 23, at 8:00 p.m.

Now Playing Onstage in Detroit - Week of 5/12/2013

(5/12/2013) - Upcoming Shows - Week of 5/12/2013 for Detroit

Stephen King, John Mellencamp and T Bone Burnett's GHOST BROTHERS OF DARKLAND COUNTY to Kick Off National Tour, Oct 2013

(5/10/2013) - AEG Live has announced that the southern gothic, supernatural musical Ghost Brothers of Darkland County, written by Stephen King, with music by John Mellencamp and T Bone Burnett, has confirmed a tour of 20 American cities throughout the Midwest and Southeast beginning October 10 in Bloomington, IN, and ending November 6 in Grand Rapids, MI. Tickets go on sale Friday, May 17 at 10am at aeglive.com.

Michigan AIDS Coalition Hosts Free AIDS/HIV Event, 5/18

(5/10/2013) - The numbers are daunting - 19,800 Michigan residents currently live with HIV. More than 67-percent of these individuals live in southeast Michigan, 78-percent of which are male. The Michigan Department of Community Health (MDCH) reported the highest rates of new HIV diagnoses occur among young men age 13-24.

The Wiggles Come to the Fox Theatre, 9/22

(5/10/2013) - The times are a changin' and so are The Wiggles. After 21 years of entertaining children around the globe, The Wiggles will introduce three new cast members including the first-ever female member, Emma Watkins. These vibrant new Wiggles will bring the "Taking Off!" worldwide tour to the Fox Theatre on Sunday, September 22 at 2:30 p.m. in support their new album of the same name (available May 7th on Razor & Tie). The Taking Off! DVD is slated for release later this summer, and a new television series will debut on Sprout in the fall.

Two Muses Theatre's NEXT TO NORMAL Will Benefit Common Ground

(5/10/2013) - Female-based performing arts company Two Muses Theatre has announced the production of the Broadway hit Next to Normalpremiering June 7 through June 30, 2013 at the Two Muses Theatre located within Barnes and Noble in West Bloomfield. Next to Normal, with music by Tom Kitt and book and lyrics by Brian Yorkey, is directed by Royal Oak resident, Frannie Shepherd-Bates.

The Ringwald Theatre Opens AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY Tonight

(5/10/2013) - The Ringwald Theatre will present August: Osage County from tonight, May 10-June 3, 2013. Capping off a successful 'Season of Family', The Ringwald has indeed saved what is arguably the best for last; certainly the biggest for last. The Ringwald has had great success with the plays of Tracy Letts in the past, producing two of his works: Bug and Killer Joe. August: Osage County promises to be every bit as compelling as his past works.

ROAMING CHARGES to Make World Premiere with Detroit Rep, 5/30

(5/9/2013) - The World Premiere of Ralph Accardo's play ROAMING CHARGES, a playful story about two wandering women and a roaming 13 year old girl will have its Champagne Opening on Thursday, May 30, 2013 at 8:30 PM at the Detroit Repertory Theatre. ?

THE SELFISH GIANT, COMPLICATED and More Set for Three Oaks Theater Festival in Harbor Country, Beg. 7/6

(5/9/2013) - Co-founders John Stoops, Tim Evans, and Marc Grapey announce the inaugural season of Three Oaks Theater Festival, a new summer theater festival that will bring three limited-engagement runs of highly-acclaimed, professional Chicago-based productions and a World Premiere to audiences in Harbor Country, Michigan. Three Oaks Theater Festival is presented in association with Harbor Arts with special thanks to The Pokagon Fund.

MotorCity Casino Hotel Will Present Dennis Miller at Sound Board in October

(5/9/2013) - MotorCity Casino Hotel has announced comedian Dennis Miller, live in Detroit at Sound Board on Thursday, October 3 at 8:00 p.m.

Dionysus Theatre Finds Permanent Home

(5/9/2013) - Livingston County residents Steve DeBruyne and Matt Tomich have a plan to bring Michigan's newest live theatre company to the village of Pinckney in Livingston County at 135 E. Main Street. The building was originally erected in the 1850s to serve as a vaudeville style theatre and opera house. In the 1900s the building became the village hardware store, a boxing auditorium, and most recently a bar and grill.

Matrix Theatre Company Announces 2013-14 Season

(5/9/2013) - Matrix Theatre Company offers an exciting lineup of plays for its 2013-2014 main stage season which include themes on the plight of urban education and unlikely friendships, as well as a story asking probing ethical questions on creative freedom. The season also includes the popular Detroit Dreaming Film Festival which, in its second year, will add an extra day to its weekend programming.

Performance Network Announces Three Community Discussions for THE MOUNTAINTOP

(5/8/2013) - Performance Network Theatre is proud to present three community discussions on Monday, May 13 at 6pm, Sunday, May 19 at 4:30pm, and Sunday, June 2 at 4:30pm regarding "The Mountaintop," by Katori Hall - the current Performance Network production that is an imagined portrayal of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s last night on earth. These discussions are open to the public to facilitate dialogue about the play's innovative take on Dr. King's final hours.

MotorCity Casino Hotel Presents Sound Board Unplugged, 6/13

(5/8/2013) - MotorCity Casino Hotel will welcome the 89X FREE SHOW, Sound Board Unplugged, presented in partnership with Metro Times. The June event will include a FREE concert performance by Ed Kowalczyk formerly of LIVE, and a special appearance from Detroit's own Cheyenne Goff on Thursday, June 13, at 8:00pm.

Magenta Giraffe's 5th Annual Staged Reading Festival Begins 5/24

(5/7/2013) - As part of its mission "to reestablish and expand Detroit's theatre district," Magenta Giraffe Theatre Company has chosen plays by Michigan natives and current Michigan residents to stage as part of a festival to take place May 24, 25 and 26, 2013, at the Abreact Performance Space (1301 W. Lafayette, #1301, Detroit, MI 48226). Attendees will see a reading of each play and are encouraged to participate in a workshop-style discussion afterward. Several plays that have been read in past staged reading festivals have gone on to be produced in the region, and this event gives audience members an opportunity to become a part of the process of developing plays for eventual production. Admission is by donation only.

MotorCity Casino Hotel Presents Diana Ross, 8/25

(5/6/2013) - MotorCity Casino Hotel has announced An Evening with Diana Ross at Sound Board on Sunday, August 25, at 8:00 p.m.

THE WIZARD OF OZ North American Tour to Launch from Las Vegas in September 2013; Danielle Wade to Play 'Dorothy'

(5/6/2013) - Producers Bill Kenwright, The Really Useful Group, David Mirvish, Troika Entertainment & Warner Bros. Theatre Ventures have just announced that the first North American tour of Andrew Lloyd Webber's new stage adaptation of THE WIZARD OF OZ will commence on September 10, 2013 at The Smith Center in Las Vegas, NV.

CATCH ME IF YOU CAN Lead Dominic Fortuna Bringing Excitement to Hometown of Detroit

(5/6/2013) - Dominic Fortuna is no stranger to Detroit. Born and raised in Michigan, the actor is excited to be playing Frank Abagnale, Sr. in the national tour of Catch Me If You Can, which opens Tuesday at the Fisher Theatre and runs through May 19th.

Now Playing Onstage in Detroit - Week of 5/05/2013

(5/5/2013) - Upcoming Shows - Week of 5/05/2013 for Detroit

Voting Opens for the 2013 BroadwayWorld Awards! Vote Now for the Best of the 2012-13 Theatre Season...

(5/2/2013) - 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 11th Annual BroadwayWorld.com Awards!

Bay City Players Announces Summer Program

(5/2/2013) - In July and August, Bay City Players Stages of Discovery will hold a series of workshops focusing on some of the performance and technical aspects of theatre. Students will participate in activities that help to develop skills in theatre arts.

WWE Announces Return to Joe Louis Arena with Night of Champions, 9/15

(5/1/2013) - World Wrestling Entertainment announced at tonight's broadcast of SmackDown TV that WWE will return on Sunday, September 15 at 7:30 p.m. for Detroit's first-ever Night of Champions pay-per-view event.

Orion Music + More Announces Detroit Performance Schedules For June

(5/1/2013) - The full performance schedule for Orion Music + More Festival, a music and lifestyle festival created by Metallica and their friends at C3 Presents, is now available for fans to plan their festival experience

Michigan AIDS Coalition Hosts Free AIDS/HIV Event, 5/18

(4/29/2013) - The numbers are daunting - 19,800 Michigan residents currently live with HIV. More than 67-percent of these individuals live in southeast Michigan, 78-percent of which are male. The Michigan Department of Community Health (MDCH) reported the highest rates of new HIV diagnoses occur among young men age 13-24.

New Theatre Project Extends POOKIE GOES GRENADING thru 5/5

(4/28/2013) - The New Theatre Project announces a one week extension to its final performance of Pookie Goes Grenading by JC Lee. Originally scheduled to close of April 28, TNTP has added Friday, May 3, Saturday, May 4, and Sunday, May 5 to the lineup and postponed its special closing night of the show and company celebration to May 5. All shows will be at 8 pm. And due to a huge demand and having to turn people away at the door, buying tickets in advance is highly recommended.

Now Playing Onstage in Detroit - Week of 4/28/2013

(4/28/2013) - Upcoming Shows - Week of 4/28/2013 for Detroit

THE ORIGINAL FUNKFEST Comes to the Fox Theatre Tonight

(4/27/2013) - The hottest names in Funk will unite together for the 'Original Funkfest - 5 Hours of Funk' at the Fox Theatre tonight, April 27 at 7 p.m. The line-up includes legendary Funkmaster, George Clinton Parliament P Funk Allstars, the Ohio Players and United We Funk featuring Barkays, Mary Jane Girls, Con-funkshun and Dazz Band.

50 SHADES! THE MUSICAL Continues North American Tour, Now thru June 2013

(4/26/2013) - Hot on the heels of sold-out engagements in New York and Chicago, "50 SHADES! THE MUSICAL," the original, critically-hailed parody of the phenomenally popular books, is taking its whips, feather dusters and outrageous laughs on a tour of North America.

MotorCity Casino Hotel Announces The Wayans Brothers at Sound Board, 9/29

(4/26/2013) - MotorCity Casino Hotel has announced Shawn and Marlon Wayans, The Wayans Brothers, at Sound Board on Thursday, September 26, at 8:00pm.

Magenta Giraffe Theatre Opens THE MAIDS Tonight

(4/26/2013) - Magenta Giraffe Theatre Company of Detroit presents Jean Genet's classic The Maids, translated by Bernard Frechtman, directed by Frannie Shepherd-Bates. The show runs from tonight, April 26-May 18, 2013.

Farmington Players Present LEGALLY BLONDE, Now thru 5/18

(4/26/2013) - Blondes may have more fun, but Elle Woods proves she's 'more than meets the eye' in the romantic musical comedy Legally Blonde running tonight, April 26-May 18 at The Farmington Players Barn in Farmington Hills.