Encore Michigan
DPT’s ‘Birthday Candles’ goes to Broadway
DETROIT, Mich.–It’s a dream come true for Detroit Public Theatre (DPT) to learn its first-ever commissioned play will head to Broadway next season. Birthday Candles by internationally acclaimed playwright... Continue Reading
Williamston closes 13th season with a Pop(corn Falls)
WILLIAMSTON—Williamston Theatre closes out its thirteenth season with Popcorn Falls by James Hindman. Performances begin Thursday, June 20 and run through Sunday, July 28. The... Continue Reading
Michigan native Celia Keenan-Bolger wins Tony for Mockingbird
NEW YORK, NY–Michigan native Celia Keenan-Bolger won her first Tony Award Sunday night for her role as Scout in To Kill A Mockingbird. Bolger grew... Continue Reading
Michigan Humanities 2019 awards includes Wild Swan
ANN ARBOR, Mich.–Michigan Humanities (MH) is pleased to announce the award winners of our inaugural Michigan Humanities Awards 2019. The winners are from Ann Arbor,... Continue Reading
BoxFest Detroit set for 8/16-24 at Planet Ant
DETROIT, May 14, 2019 — The producers of BoxFest Detroit have announced performance dates for BoxFest Detroit 2019, an annual theater festival that showcases and... Continue Reading
DetNews: Freep columnist Riley gets new Detroit Arts gig
The City of Detroit announced Saturday that Detroit Free Press columnist Rochelle Riley has been appointed the city’s director of arts and culture. The position... Continue Reading
Kickshaw kicks off preview of new season on 5/17
ANN ARBOR, Mich.–Kickshaw Theatre will host A Night of Rare Delights: Play the Producer on Friday, May 17, 2019 at 8 p.m. This special event... Continue Reading
Thunder Bay presents social justice project
ALPENA, Mich.–Thunder Bay Theatre is teaming up with the Alpena High School Masquers Club and Central Michigan University’s Department of Theatre to present the Social... Continue Reading
Cinetopia Film Festival’s ‘Detroit Voices’ May 16
ANN ARBOR, Mich.–Cinetopia Film Festival’s 2019 Detroit Voices competition is proud to announce the 12 finalists that will premiere on Thursday, May 16 at the... Continue Reading
Waitress casts two locals kids for Grand Rapids run
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.–The Tony nominated musical Waitress, which opens April 30 has cast two young area actresses to take on the role of “Lulu” during... Continue Reading
