By Sue Suchyta From the Front Row As Halloween adds eeriness to autumn, dark shows take center stage as Crestwood High School presents the musical “Urinetown,” the University of Detroit Mercy Theatre Company produces Sarah Ruhl’s “Eurydice,” and Trenton’s Open Book Theatre Company performs the dark story of “The Woman in Black.” In addition, “Six,” a musical journey with the six wives of Henry the VIII, returns to the Fisher. CRESTWOOD HIGH SCHOOL PRESENTS “URINETOWN – THE MUSICAL” Crestwood High School presents … [Read more...] about Dark shows reign as “Urinetown,” “Eurydice” and “The Woman in Black” open on local stages; “Six” returns to the Fisher
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Southgate Community Players presents ‘The Wolves’
By Sue Suchyta From the Front Row Southgate Community Players presents Sarah DeLappe’s “The Wolves” Oct. 18 to 24 through a story that focuses on an indoor soccer team of competitive teenage girls as they navigate the transition to adulthood in an increasingly complex world. Directed by Josie Stec, the cast, by jersey number, includes teammates Casey Dutcher, 00; Emily Hunt, 2; Stephanie Mustonen, 7; Brooklyn McBride, 8; Isabella Kroczaleski, 11; Aryanna Armstrong, 13; Maiya Martinez, 14; Aliahna Mesahn, … [Read more...] about Southgate Community Players presents ‘The Wolves’
‘The Notebook – The Musical’ opens Broadway in Detroit season
The Ambassador Theater Group’s Broadway in Detroit season begins Sept. 22 to Oct. 4 with “The Notebook – The Musical” at the Fisher Theater, 3011 W. Grand Boulevard in Detroit. The musical is based on the 1996 bestselling novel by Nicholas Sparks, which was made into the 2004 romantic drama film. “‘The Notebook’ is ultimately a celebration of life, love, and the power of memory,” said producers Kevin McCollum and Kurt Deutsch. “Audiences first fell in love with this timeless story as a novel, then as an iconic film, and now they can … [Read more...] about ‘The Notebook – The Musical’ opens Broadway in Detroit season
PGD and OBTC open seasons with ‘Disaster!’ and ‘Boom’
Ready for disaster and humor? Look no further than the Players Guild of Dearborn opening season show, “Disaster!” a campy, 1970s jukebox musical, and Trenton’s Open Book Theatre Company’s season starter “Boom,” featuring a bomb shelter first date as a comet hurtles toward Earth. THE PLAYERS GUILD OF DEARBORN PRESENTS ‘DISASTER!’ The Players Guild of Dearborn presents Seth Rudetsky and Jack Plotnick’s “Disaster!” a 1970s-themed jukebox musical comedy spoofing the disaster films of the era with earthquakes, tidal waves, … [Read more...] about PGD and OBTC open seasons with ‘Disaster!’ and ‘Boom’
WSU offers classics, contemporary works, musicals and more
Whether you like classics or contemporary works, or long for a memorable musical, Theatre and Dance at Wayne have a 2026-27 season planned to celebrate all tastes at the Studio and main Stage theaters at the Hilberry Gateway. Don Evans’ “One Monkey Don’t Stop No Show” launches the season Oct. 2 to 10 in the Studio at the Hilberry Gateway. Set in Philadelphia in 1972, the story satirizes social-climbing and class aspirations, as well as the culture clash between middle-class and working-class African Americans when an … [Read more...] about WSU offers classics, contemporary works, musicals and more
The musical ‘The Mad Ones’ to raise funds for DCA
As fundraising continues to help ensure the future of the Downriver Council for the Arts, voice teacher Jami Krause and her voice students present the musical “The Mad Ones” Aug. 6 to 8 at the James DeSana Center for Arts and Culture in Wyandotte. The musical, with book and lyrics by Kait Kerrigan and music by Bree Lowdermilk, focuses on 18-year-old Samantha Brown, who is overwhelmed with grief and unsure what to do after her best friend Kelly’s death. The show explores coping with loss, female friendship and following … [Read more...] about The musical ‘The Mad Ones’ to raise funds for DCA
Summer Shakespeare: SRO presents ‘As You Like It’
Summer shows are ready to entertain, with Shakespeare Royal Oak offering “As You Like It,” the Guildlings at the Players Guild of Dearborn performing the musical “Chicago Teen Edition,” and Trenton’s Open Book Theatre offering a musical cabaret at 7 p.m. July 18 with Broadway comedy favorites. SHAKESPEARE ROYAL OAK PRESENTS ‘AS YOU LIKE IT’ A romantic comedy set in the Forest of Arden, William Shakespeare’s “As You Like It” will be right at home amidst the towering trees at Starr Jaycee Park in Royal Oak as Shakespeare Royal … [Read more...] about Summer Shakespeare: SRO presents ‘As You Like It’
Southgate Community Players offer strong season of youth and adult productions
Whether you’re looking to introduce children to the wonders of live theater or enjoy the drama and musical delights of adult productions, the Southgate Community Players has a strong season selected for its 2026-2027 season. The Young People’s Theatre teen show opens the season Aug. 7 to 16 with the musical “The Addams Family.” The story follows Wednesday Addams, who is engaged to a usual young man, who asks her parents to meet his family and provide her with “one normal night.” Pugsley, who is afraid he will lose his relationship … [Read more...] about Southgate Community Players offer strong season of youth and adult productions
Players Guild of Dearborn announces 99th season
The Players Guild of Dearborn will sponsor a five-show 99th season, which includes three musicals and two comedies: “Disaster!” “The Holiday Channel Christmas Movie Wonderthon,” “You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown,” “Noises Off” and “Little Shop of Horrors.” The summer youth productions (which are not part of the season) include a pre-teen performance of “Newsies Jr.” June 26 and 27, followed by an older youth production of the teen version of “Chicago” July 23 to 26. The season begins with the musical “Disaster!” by … [Read more...] about Players Guild of Dearborn announces 99th season
ATG’s 2026-27 season brings exciting new shows to Detroit
Six extraordinary musicals and two bonus shows will bring music and entertainment to ATG Detroit’s Broadway in Detroit offerings in the upcoming season, with all of the shows making their Detroit premiere, and with all but one at the Fisher Theater. (“Death Becomes Her” will be at the Detroit Opera House.) The shows include: “The Notebook” Sept. 22 to Oct. 4, “Maybe Happy Ending” Oct. 20 to Nov. 1, “The Great Gatsby” Nov. 17 to 29, “Boop! The Musical” Dec. 1 to 13, “Operation Mincemeat: A New Musical” Jan. 12 to 24, and “Death … [Read more...] about ATG’s 2026-27 season brings exciting new shows to Detroit