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Cirque du Soleil’s ‘Holidaze’ stunt show coming to Detroit

A world-renowned cast of performers will be accompanied by an ensemble of aerial circus acts

By Steve Neavling

Nov 29, 2023

Cirque du Soleil’s “Cirque Dreams: Holidaze” is bringing its whimsical performance to Detroit this weekend. The Broadway-style production, which features an infusion of contemporary circus acts, kicks off at Fox Theatre at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, followed by performances at 11 a.m., 3 p.m., and 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, and 1 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. on Sunday...

Cirque du Soleil’s ‘Holidaze’ stunt show coming to Detroit

Kresge ups artist fellowship awards to $40K

Because inflation is real

By Randiah Camille Green
Nov 9, 2023
Malcolm’s furious passage unfolds in ‘X,’ the opera

Letter from New York

By Herb Boyd
Nov 6, 2023
Detroit kids collaborate with local artists for upcoming children’s talk show ‘Mixture of Four’

Children are the future

By Layla McMurtrie
Nov 6, 2023
Chris Distefano stops in Detroit for his stand-up comedy tour

His playful storytelling and witty observations have boosted his popularity over the past decade

By Steve Neavling
Oct 31, 2023
‘Eight Nights’ closes at the Detroit Public Theatre in two weeks. Here’s why you should see it.

The play takes place across generations and cultures connected by resilience in the face of oppression

By Randiah Camille Green
Oct 27, 2023
Detroit Opera House’s ‘Madame Butterfly’ looks to ‘kill the white men’s fantasy of Asian women’

The reinvented opera is being produced with an all-Japanese and Japanese-American team for the first time in the U.S.

By Randiah Camille Green
Oct 4, 2023
‘House of Orfeus,’ a modern take on the Greek classic, heads to Detroit’s Spot Lite

Baritone singer Nmon Ford is in town rehearsing for Detroit Opera’s production of ‘Madame Butterfly’

By Randiah Camille Green
Oct 4, 2023
‘Annie’ is coming to Detroit’s Fox Theatre for five performances

Leapin’ Lizards!

By Lee DeVito
Sep 21, 2023
Comedian T Barb’s videos are the most Detroit thing we’ve ever seen

Her ‘Only in Detroit’ clips are blowing up on Instagram

By Randiah Camille Green
Sep 21, 2023
‘Ain’t Too Proud: The Life and Times of The Temptations’ returns to Detroit

The Tony Award-winning musical is coming back to Motown

By Lee DeVito
Sep 7, 2023
Detroit Dance City Festival returns for its 11th year

Celebrate dance at this annual community building event from Sept. 8-10

By Layla McMurtrie
Aug 9, 2023
‘Wicked’ is coming back to Detroit

The Broadway sensation returns in 2024

By Lee DeVito
Aug 2, 2023
Shakespeare in Detroit reimagines ‘The Tempest’ as Detroit techno story

In this version, Prospero is a former DJ loosely inspired by Juan Atkins and wields a magic synthesizer instead of a staff

By Randiah Camille Green
Aug 1, 2023
Satori Shakoor’s one-woman show is a feminist anthem about sex, grief, and self-love

In ‘Confessions of a Menopausal Femme Fatale,’ Shakoor shows up as a master storyteller blending standup and song that will make you laugh and cry

By Randiah Camille Green
Jul 24, 2023
‘Golden Girls’ tribute starring Michigan actors coming to Royal Oak

Blanche and Rose start a sex app

By Layla McMurtrie
Jul 7, 2023
Obsidian Theatre Festival aims to give Black playwrights their big break

The festival's third season is now underway, with pay-what-you-can tickets

By Randiah Camille Green
Jun 23, 2023
Acclaimed Detroit-based mobile game is now an interactive play

‘Dot's Home Live!’ sets the stage for a conversation about housing insecurity and gentrification

By Randiah Camille Green
Jun 21, 2023
Detroit’s Toni Elling lives on through the Black burlesque performers who became her chosen family

Forever a Satin Doll

By Randiah Camille Green
May 10, 2023
‘Passing Strange’ at Detroit Public Theatre is an existential crisis disguised as a musical

When you spend too much time looking for ‘the real,’ you miss what’s right in front of you

By Randiah Camille Green
May 8, 2023
Detroit Public Theatre’s ‘The Peculiar Patriot’ is a one-woman show that’s full of character

Each performance of the play is followed by a discussion with prison reform advocates

By Randiah Camille Green
Mar 1, 2023

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The Dirty Show burlesque preview brought hot and heavy energy to Detroit

Saturday night heated up with two helpings of Hot and Bothered: Candied Gams. Presented by The Keyhole Club, the preshow to The…

By Josh Justice

Nov 28, 2023

A post-Thanksgiving Dirty Show preview burlesque revue took place at The Keyhole Club on Nov. 25.

20 things to do in Detroit this weekend (Nov. 10-12)

There’s truly something for everyone this weekend. Whether you want to rock out at Metallica’s show, be a nerd at Comic-Con, see…

By Layla McMurtrie

Nov 8, 2023

The Michigan Glass Project Great Fall Gathering

When: Nov. 11 from 6 p.m.-12 a.m.
Where: Russell Industrial Center
What: A creative fall gathering
Who: The Michigan Glass Project
Why: Documentary viewing, a gallery show, a silent auction and raffle, drinks, DJs, and a good time.

Pitbull, Enrique Iglesias, and Ricky Martin hit the stage at Little Caesars Arena

Pitbull, Enrique Iglesias, and Ricky Martin visited Detroit on Friday, Nov. 3, bringing their "The Trilogy Tour" to Little Caesars Arena. The…

By Joe Maroon

Nov 6, 2023

Pitbull visited Detroit on Friday, along with Enrique Iglesias and Ricky Martin.

Creative costumes on display at the Crofoot’s Creepy Cheapy Halloween party 2023

The Creepy Cheapy Halloween party returned the Crofoot in Pontiac over the weekend. The sold-out show featured two nights of local bands…

By Mike Pfeiffer

Oct 30, 2023

Metro Detroiters got creative at the Crofoot’s Creepy Cheapy Halloween party 2023

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