Whether you seek the laughter of a well-written comedy or the uplifting inspiration of a well-told story, the upcoming 12th season of Trenton’s Open Book Theatre Company has a year’s worth of shows sure to delight theatre-goers. The 2025-26 season includes “The Fantasticks” Sept. 12 to 28, “The Complete Works of Jane Austen Abridged” Nov. 14 to Dec. 7, “Clue” Jan. 9 to Feb. 1, “How We Got On” March 6 to 29, and “Lettice and Lovage” May 8 to 31 at the playhouse, 1621 West Road in Trenton. Founding Artistic Director Krista … [Read more...] about Open Book Theatre Company announces comedic, uplifting season
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Detroit Mercy Theatre Company receives Kennedy Center honors; Theatre and Dance at Wayne presents ‘Politics of the Grid’
Local universities provide a wide range of theatre options for patrons to enjoy while training the actors and technicians of tomorrow, as demonstrated by both the University of Detroit Department of Performing Arts and by the Department of Theatre and Dance at Wayne State University. DETROIT MERCY THEATRE COMPANY HONORED BY THE KENNEDY CENTER AMERICAN COLLEGE THEATER FESTIVAL “The Complete Works of Shakespeare (Abridged) [revised] [again]” was honored with multiple commendations from the Kennedy Center American College … [Read more...] about Detroit Mercy Theatre Company receives Kennedy Center honors; Theatre and Dance at Wayne presents ‘Politics of the Grid’
Two Trenton theaters open shows: Open Book presents ‘Artemisia,’ while DYPAC performs ‘Beetlejuice’
Two shows are opening in Trenton in May, with the Open Book Theatre Company presenting Lauren Gunderson’s “Artemisia” May 16 to June 8 at its playhouse, and the Downriver Youth Performing Arts Center performing “Beetlejuice Jr.” May 16 to 18 at the Trenton Village Theater. OBTC PRESENTS GUNDERSON’S ‘ARTEMISIA’ Trenton’s Open Book Theatre Company presents Lauren Gunderson’s “Artemisia” May 16 to June 8 at the playhouse. Artemisia Gentileschi, a celebrated 17th century female painter, was overlooked by art historians … [Read more...] about Two Trenton theaters open shows: Open Book presents ‘Artemisia,’ while DYPAC performs ‘Beetlejuice’
Dearborn Symphony concludes 63rd season with a fantastical finale
Local composer Anthony Joseph Lai to premiere new work DEARBORN —Prepare for an unforgettable evening as the Dearborn Symphony presents Fantasia Favorites, an electrifying season finale that promises to captivate audiences of all ages at 7:30 p.m. May 9 at the Ford Community & Performing Arts Center, 15801 Michigan Ave. This performance features iconic orchestral masterpieces that have sparked the imagination through vivid storytelling and timeless music, including “Night on Bald Mountain,” “The Firebird Suite,” “The … [Read more...] about Dearborn Symphony concludes 63rd season with a fantastical finale
Shows opening soon: ‘Hadestown’ at Crestwood HS, ‘Newsies’ at Dearborn HS, ‘Ragtime’ at PGD and ‘Sylvia’ at SCP
From musicals to comedies, local theaters offer many chances to enjoy a live show, as Crestwood High School presents the teen edition of “Hadestown,” Dearborn High School offers “Disney’s Newsies,” the Players Guild of Dearborn stages the musical “Ragtime” and the Southgate Community Players perform “Sylvia.” CRESTWOOD HIGH SCHOOL PRESENTS TEEN EDITION OF MUSICAL “HADESTOWN” Crestwood High School presents the teen edition of the musical “Hadestown” at 7 p.m. April 26 and May 2 and 3, and 3 p.m. April 27 at the school … [Read more...] about Shows opening soon: ‘Hadestown’ at Crestwood HS, ‘Newsies’ at Dearborn HS, ‘Ragtime’ at PGD and ‘Sylvia’ at SCP
Stories await on local stages: DYPAC presents ‘Joseph,’ MHS offers ‘Little Women,’ HFC produces ‘Gruesome Playground Injuries’
Whether you want to see a show based on classic stories or something newer, there are many choices on local stages, as the Downriver Youth Performing Arts Center presents “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat,” Melvindale High School performs “Little Women,” and Henry Ford College Theatre offers “Gruesome Playground Injuries.” DYPAC PRESENTS ‘JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT’ The Downriver Youth Performing Arts Center presents the upbeat musical “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” April 11 to … [Read more...] about Stories await on local stages: DYPAC presents ‘Joseph,’ MHS offers ‘Little Women,’ HFC produces ‘Gruesome Playground Injuries’
Dearborn Symphony Pops Concert April 11 celebrates Henry Mancini’s 100th birthday
DEARBORN —The Dearborn Symphony will present a tribute to the legendary Henry Mancini at 7:30 p.m. April 11 at the Ford Community & Performing Arts Center, 15801 Michigan Ave. Featuring the return of internationally acclaimed vocalist Whitney Claire Kaufman, the Symphony’s annual Pops Concert honors the 100th anniversary of Mancini’s birth with an evening of unforgettable film music and Hollywood favorites. Back by popular demand, Kaufman — who previously captivated Dearborn audiences in 2022 — brings her talent to the stage to … [Read more...] about Dearborn Symphony Pops Concert April 11 celebrates Henry Mancini’s 100th birthday
Escape from the ordinary with the Detroit Mercy’s ‘The Grown Ups,’ DCHS’s ‘The Addams Family’ and the Fisher’s ‘The Book of Mormon’
Whether you want to tap your toes and laugh or get caught up in an absorbing story, local stages will raise the curtain on entertaining options as the Detroit Mercy Theatre Company presents the drama “The Grown Ups,” Divine Child High School offers the musical comedy “The Addams Family” and the Fisher Theater hosts the North American tour of the musical comedy “The Book of Mormon.” DETROIT MERCY THEATRE COMPANY PRESENTS ‘THE GROWN UPS’ The Detroit Mercy Theatre Company presents Simon Henriques and Skylar Fox’s “The Grown … [Read more...] about Escape from the ordinary with the Detroit Mercy’s ‘The Grown Ups,’ DCHS’s ‘The Addams Family’ and the Fisher’s ‘The Book of Mormon’
Two David Lindsay-Abaire shows on local stages: ‘Ripcord’ at Open Book, ‘Kimberly Akimbo’ at the Fisher
Pulitzer Prize for Drama and Tony Award-winning American playwright, lyricist and screenwriter David Lindsay-Abaire will have shows on two local stages in March: “Ripcord” at the Open Book Theater in Trenton and the musical “Kimberly Akimbo” at the Fisher Theater in Detroit. OPEN BOOK THEATRE PRESENTS ‘RIPCORD’ Trenton’s Open Book Theatre Company presents David Lindsay-Abaire’s “Ripcord,” a comedy with heart, March 14 to April 6 at the theater, 1621 West Road. The show, which has both humor and warmth, follows prickly Abby, … [Read more...] about Two David Lindsay-Abaire shows on local stages: ‘Ripcord’ at Open Book, ‘Kimberly Akimbo’ at the Fisher
High School musicals: LPHS presents ‘A Chorus Line – Teen Edition;’ APHS presents ‘The Theory of Relativity’
Two Downriver high schools showcase their talented thespians this coming weekend as Lincoln Park High School presents “A Chorus Line – Teen Edition” and Allen Park High School performs the musical “The Theory of Relativity.” LINCOLN PARK HIGH SCHOOL PRESENTS ‘A CHORUS LINE – TEEN EDITION’ Lincoln Park High School is one of 10 high school theater programs nationwide and the only school in Michigan to be granted performance rights to the musical “A Chorus Line – Teen Edition” in 2025, which marks the 50th anniversary of the … [Read more...] about High School musicals: LPHS presents ‘A Chorus Line – Teen Edition;’ APHS presents ‘The Theory of Relativity’