From Tudor Queens to Pop Icons, the SIX wives of Henry VIII take the microphone to remix five hundred years of historical heartbreak into a Euphoric Celebration of 21st century girl power! This new original musical is the global sensation that everyone is losing their head over!
The Tony Award®-Winning musical phenomenon SIX comes to Detroit’s Fisher Theatre November 3 – 8, 2026. Tickets go on sale Thursday, September 10 at 10:00 a.m. and will be available online at us.ATGTickets.com/Detroit.
Performance schedule for SIX during its November 3 - 8, 2026 run at the Fisher Theatre located at 3011 W. Grand Blvd., Detroit, MI are:
Tuesday through Saturday evening performances at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday matinees at 2:00 p.m.
Sunday matinees at 1:00 p.m.
Sunday evening performances at 6:30 p.m.
Special Open Caption performance on Thursday, November 5 at 7:30 p.m.
Tickets start at $40.00 (including parking). CLICK HERE for more information.
SIX returns to Detroit as Series Extra in the ATG Broadway In Detroit Series. Subscribers can purchase tickets for SIX now as benefit of their 2026-27 Season Subscription.
Journey back to the fantastical lands of Florin and Guilder for an adventure filled with fencing, fighting, torture, revenge, giants, chases, rodents of unusual size, near escapes, miracles, and, of course, true love. So don’t be a “Humperdinck”, make haste to see “The Princess Bride: An Inconceivable Evening with Cary Elwes” for a night you will always “tweasure”. Cary Elwes (Westley) is hitting the road to share personal accounts and behind the scenes stories from the making of a piece of cinematic history, “The Princess Bride.” After a screening of the beloved film, Elwes will engage in a moderated discussion revealing an inconceivable look at life on and off the set of the iconic movie.
Elwes is coming to Detroit’s Fisher Theatre Saturday, August 29 at 7:00 p.m. for a special screening of “The Princess Bride” followed by a post-show conversation. Tickets are available online at us.ATGTickets.com/Detroit.Tickets start at $31.50 (includes parking & facility fee). A limited number of VIP packages are available which include the best seats in the house, a private Meet and Greet with Cary, and a signed copy of his New York Times best-selling book, “As You Wish: Inconceivable Tales from the Making of The Princess Bride.”
Cary Elwes has starred in a multitude of films and tv shows including “Seinfeld”, “Robin Hood: Men in Tights”, “Bram Stoker’s Dracula”, “Saw”, “Days of Thunder” “Twister”, “Liar, Liar”, “Stranger Things”, “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel”, “Operation Fortune: Ruse de Guerre”, and “Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning.” He has just completed Gus Van Sant’s, “Dead Man’s Wire” and the first season of “M.I.A.” produced by the creative team behind “Ozark.”
He is about to start work on a pilot, “Very Young Frankenstein” with the Oscar winning team of director, Taika Waititi, and producer, Mel Brooks.
THE NOTEBOOK, a new musical based on the best-selling novel that inspired the iconic film, will play the Fisher Theatre September 22 – October 4. As part of the 2026-27 ATG Broadway In Detroit Series, audiences are about to fall in love all over again with this beloved story. Individual tickets for THE NOTEBOOK go on sale Friday, June 26 at 10:00 a.m., tickets will be available online at us.ATGTickets.com/Detroit.
The production was recently recognized with three 2024 Tony Award nominations (Best Book of a Musical, Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical, Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical), Drama League Award nominations for Outstanding Production of a Musical, two Distinguished Performance Awards and the Founders Award for Excellence in Directing, Drama Desk Award nominations for Outstanding Featured Performance in a Musical, and an Outer Critics Circle Award nomination for Outstanding Lead Performer in a Broadway Musical.
THE NOTEBOOK features music and lyrics by multi-platinum singer-songwriter Ingrid Michaelson and a book by playwright Bekah Brunstetter (writer and producer on NBC's “This Is Us,” The Cake). The production is directed by Michael Greif (Dear Evan Hansen, Next to Normal, RENT) and Schele Williams (Aida, The Wiz), with choreography by Katie Spelman (Associate Choreographer on Moulin Rouge! The Musical).
THE NOTEBOOK is the first show in the 2026/27 ATG Broadway In Detroit Series. This season also includes MAYBE HAPPY ENDING, THE GREAT GATSBY, BOOP! THE MUSICAL, OPERATION MINCEMEAT, DEATH BECOMES HER. Season subscriptions are available online at us.atgtickets.com/BroadwayInDetroit
Noted environmentalist Jane Goodall, known for her study of wild chimpanzees in Africa, will be traveling to Detroit's Fisher Theatre to provide a talk on her life experiences. An Evening with Jane Goodall will take place Monday, September 8, 2025 at 7:30 pm with ticket sales beginning on Friday, July 25 at broadwayindetroit.com. Tickets start at $56 and include parking and facility fees with admission.
On July 14, 1960, Jane arrived on the shores of Gombe in Tanzania to begin what became groundbreaking studies into the lives of wild chimpanzee communities. The discoveries that chimpanzees make and use tools forever changed our understanding of our relationship to the rest of the animal kingdom. This transformative research continues today as the longest running wild chimpanzee study in the world.
Jane’s work builds on scientific innovations, growing a lifetime of advocacy including trailblazing efforts through her international organization of 25 Jane Goodall Institutes which advance community-led conservation, animal welfare, care for rescued chimpanzees and other species, and ongoing wildlife research. In 1991 Jane founded her environmental and humanitarian program, Jane Goodall’s Roots & Shoots, which empowers young people of all ages to become involved in hands-on projects of their choosing. Jane Goodall’s Roots & Shoots began with 12 students in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, and now it is a movement, active in 75 countries and counting.
Today at 91 years old, Jane remains active inspiring audiences worldwide through speaking tours, media engagements, written publications, and a wide array of film, television and podcast projects. Author of many books for adults and children, her latest publication “The Book of Hope: A Survival Guide for Trying Times,” has been translated into more than 20 languages. You can learn more about her at janegoodall.org.
The traveling musical stage show of Disney's BEAUTY & THE BEAST will be starting off a new season for Broadway in Detroit with a Fall appearance at the City's Fisher Theater. Following the show's two week October 1 - 12 run, the Broadway in Detroit 2025-2026 theatrical season will also include performances of Back to the Future, Hell's Kitchen, Shucked, The Outsiders, & Juliet and Suffs. Tickets for Disney's BEAUTY & THE BEAST will be available to purchase starting Friday, June 13 at 10 am via BroadwayInDetroit.com. Tickets start at $40.00 (includes parking & facility fee). Additionally, season subscriptions to attend Broadway In Detroit's full series of 7 shows at package rates starting at $317 are still available.
Based on the 1991 Academy Award®-winning animated feature film, BEAUTY & THE BEAST directed & choreographed by Matt West, features Alan Menken’s Academy Award®-winning score, songs by Alan Menken and the late Howard Ashman (including the Academy Award®-winning title song and the show-stopping “Be Our Guest”), plus songs written especially for the stage by Alan Menken and Tim Rice (including “If I Can’t Love Her” and “A Change In Me”). The production features a book by Linda Woolverton, author of the original screenplay. Sets are by Stanley A. Meyer, costumes by Ann Hould-Ward (Tony Award® winner for Beauty and the Beast) and lighting by Natasha Katz.
Performance schedule for BEAUTY & THE BEAST appearing October 1 – 12, 2025 at the Fisher Theatre located at 3011 W. Grand Blvd., Detroit, MI are:
• Tuesday through Saturday evening performances at 7:30 p.m.
• Saturday matinees at 2:00 p.m.
• Sunday matinees at 1:00 p.m.
• Sunday evening performances at 6:30 p.m.
• Additional matinee on Thursday, October 2 at 1:00 p.m.
• Special Open Caption performance on Sunday, October 5 at 6:30 p.m.
Coming to Detroit in November will be a showing of the film Twilight accompanied by a 12-piece orchestral ensemble that will perform the movie's score live for audiences at the Fisher Theatre. Detroit is one of 60 cities that will be hosting a performance of the Twilight in Concert tour. Tickets go on sale today at broadwayindetroit.com.
Set in an enchanting candlelit setting, Twilight In Concert offers a unique opportunity for audiences to relive the film that started it all in a cinematic live-to-film experience with a sensational live band. Musicians will take the stage to perform the beloved film score in perfect synchronization with the original movie, presented in its entirety on a massive cinema screen. Audiences will be completely captivated by the magical atmosphere with more than one thousand twinkling candles illuminating the grand stage, creating an ambiance that sets the tone for a truly romantic evening.
The Twilight Saga is one of the most successful young adult film franchises of all time. The five films (Twilight, The Twilight Saga: New Moon, The Twilight Saga: Eclipse and The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Parts 1 & 2) have grossed more than $3.3 billion at the worldwide box office. The films were adapted from “Twilight” creator Stephenie Meyer’s acclaimed series of books that won multiple awards, sold over 160 million copies worldwide and were translated into 49 different languages. Lionsgate’s TV adaptation of Stephenie Meyer’s novel “Midnight Sun” has been picked up to series at Netflix.
As the Twilight film adaption of Stephenie Meyer's novel celebrates its 20th anniversary, the Twilight in Concert experience featuring the original movie accompanied by rock and orchestral musicians on stage will transport audiences on a journey deep into the heart of this romantic story. Whether you’re Team Edward, Team Jacob, or Team Bella, Twilight In Concert promises an unforgettable evening for fans of the beloved The Twilight Saga film franchise -- and music enthusiasts alike.
Do you enjoy live stage shows? If so, you'll be delighted to see the lineup of shows coming to the Detroit Opera House and Fisher Theatre for the 2025-2026 Broadway in Detroit season. It kicks off with Beauty and the Beast on October 1, 2025 and wraps up with Hamilton running from April 28 - May 17, 2026. There is a lot to be thrilled about when it comes to Broadway-style theatrical presentations coming to Detroit!
Here is the full schedule of upcoming Broadway in Detroit productions for the 2025-2026 season*:
Disney’s BEAUTY AND THE BEAST | Fisher Theatre | October 1 – 12
Be Our Guest at Disney’s 30th Anniversary production of BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, the breathtaking musical filled with the romance and grandeur audiences know and love. This enchanting and timeless tale has been brought to life like never before, with spectacular new sets and dazzling costumes. The show boasts the Oscar®-winning and Tony Award®-nominated score, including the classic songs “Be Our Guest” and “Beauty and the Beast.” BEAUTY AND THE BEAST is the beloved musical that will fill your heart with joy and Disney magic.
BACK TO THE FUTURE: THE MUSICAL | Detroit Opera House | October 28 – November 9
Great Scott! Back to the Future, the beloved, cinematic classic is now a Broadway musical with its destination set for Detroit. When Marty McFly finds himself transported back to 1955 in a time machine built by the eccentric scientist Doc Brown, he accidentally changes the course of history. Now he’s in a race against time to fix the present, escape the past, and send himself... back to the future. Winner of the 2022 Olivier Award for Best New Musical, when Back to the Future hits 88mph, it’ll change musical theater history forever.
HELL’S KITCHEN | Fisher Theatre | December 2 – 14
Ali is a 17-year-old girl full of fire–searching for freedom, passion and her place in the world. How she finds them is a New York City coming-of-age story you've never felt before–HELL’S KITCHEN, a new musical from 17-time Grammy® Award winner Alicia Keys, whose new songs and greatest hits about growing up in NY inspire a story made for Broadway.
SHUCKED | Fisher Theatre | December 23 – January 4, 2026
Tony Award®–winning musical comedy about an unlikely hero, a lovable con man, and an a-maize-ing battle for the heart & soil of Cob County. Featuring a book by Tony Award winner Robert Horn (Tootsie), a score by the Grammy® Award–winning songwriting team of Brandy Clark and Shane McAnally (Kacey Musgraves’ “Follow Your Arrow”), and directed by Tony Award winner Jack O’Brien (Hairspray), this corn-fed, corn-bred American musical is sure to satisfy your appetite for great musical theater.
THE OUTSIDERS | Fisher Theatre | March 3 – 15
The winner of the 2024 Tony Award® for Best Musical is THE OUTSIDERS. This classic coming-of-age story takes you to Tulsa, Oklahoma in 1967, where Ponyboy Curtis, his best friend Johnny Cade, and their family of Greaser “outsiders” dream about who they want to become in a world that will never accept them. THE OUTSIDERS features Danya Taymor’s Tony Award winning direction and a “soul-bearing and tuneful” (New York Stage Review) original score. With “high-octane choreography” (New York Magazine), THE OUTSIDERS has been described as “more pulse-pounding than anything else on Broadway!” (Time Out New York).
THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA | Detroit Opera House | February 4 – 15
Disney’s THE LION KING |Detroit Opera House |March 12 – April 5
More than 120 million people around the world have experienced the phenomenon of THE LION KING, and now you can, too, when Detroit’s best-loved musical returns to the Detroit Opera House. Winner of six Tony Awards®, including Best Musical, this landmark musical event brings together one of the most imaginative creative teams on Broadway. Tony Award®-winning director Julie Taymor brings to life a story filled with hope and adventure set against an amazing backdrop of stunning visuals. THE LION KING also features some of Broadway’s most recognizable music, crafted by Tony Award®-winning artists Elton John and Tim Rice. There is simply nothing else like THE LION KING.
& JULIET | Fisher Theatre | March 31 – April 12
Broadway's most fun hit musical, & Juliet, flips the script on the greatest love story ever told, imagining what would happen next if Juliet hadn’t ended it all over Romeo, and got a second chance at life and love–on her own terms. This audience favorite is created by the Emmy-winning writer of “Schitt’s Creek” and features a playlist of iconic pop hits from Max Martin and his collaborators, including “Since U Been Gone,” “Roar,” “I Want It That Way,” “Confident,” and more.
SUFFS| Fisher Theatre | April 14 – 26
Direct from Broadway, comes the acclaimed Tony Award-winning musical Suffs about the brilliant, passionate, and funny American women who fought tirelessly for the right to vote. From the singular mind of history-making artist Shaina Taub, this “thrilling, inspiring and dazzlingly entertaining” (Variety) new musical boldly explores the triumphs and failures of a struggle for equality that’s far from over. Winner of the Outer Critics’ Circle Award for Best New Musical.
HAMILTON | Fisher Theatre | April 28 – May 17
HAMILTON is the epic saga that follows the rise of Founding Father Alexander Hamilton as he fights for honor, love, and a legacy that would shape the course of a nation. Based on Ron Chernow’s acclaimed biography and set to a score that blends hip-hop, jazz, R&B, and Broadway, HAMILTON has had a profound impact on culture, politics, and education. HAMILTON features book, music, and lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda, direction by Thomas Kail, choreography by Andy Blankenbuehler, and musical supervision and orchestrations by Alex Lacamoire. In addition to its 11 Tony Awards, it has won Grammy®, Olivier Awards, the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, and an unprecedented special citation from the Kennedy Center Honors.
Japanese rock band FLOW, known for countless anime song contributions, has announced the band's largest-ever and first five-continent tour in its history- “FLOW WORLD TOUR- ANIME SHIBARI 2024-2025” with a stop at Detroit’s Fisher Theatre on Saturday, August 10, 2024. Tickets start at $56.50 (includes parking & facility fee) and go on sale Thursday, May 2. Tickets for Detroit's FLOW concert can be purchased online at BroadwayInDetroit.com starting at 10 am and in-person at the Fisher Theatre box office starting at noon. As a tribute to FLOW’s anime heritage and tour theme, the key visual of the World Tour features the five band members depicted as anime characters.
At this time, a total of 16 performances have been announced for Australia and North America. The tour title "ANIME SHIBARI" meaning “Anime-only” in Japanese, denotes that they will only perform the numerous songs that FLOW has contributed to Japanese animation. Many of FLOW's most popular songs will be performed, including songs from "NARUTO," "Code Geass," "Dragon Ball Z," and more.
Their highest streamed song “Sign” has amassed over 100 million streams on Spotify alone, and FLOW is loved around the world having performed in nearly 20 countries from 2006 until now.
Get ready for an unparalleled musical odyssey as Avatar: The Last Airbender In Concert comes to Detroit! Immerse yourself in an over two-hour show with a live orchestra bringing the show’s iconic musical score to life, in perfect harmony with highlights and favorite moments from the series. Tickets start at $29.00 (includes parking & facility fee) for the one day only appearance on Sunday, October 20, 2024 at 7:00 pm and are available now online via BroadwayInDetroit.com and in-person at the Fisher Theatre box office.
The creative mastermind behind the original music for the Avatar: The Last Airbender animated series, Emmy Award-winning composer and musician Jeremy Zuckerman, has teamed up with show co-creators Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko as well as Jeff Adams (the show's original editor) to expand the series original compositions for the concert series. This spectacular production not only magnifies the epic scope and high drama of the series, but also marks a thrilling first for fans offering an opportunity to experience the captivating world of Avatar: The Last Airbender through this live orchestra concert.
Honored with a Peabody Award and Primetime Emmy, along with multiple Annie Awards and Genesis Awards Nickelodeon’s Avatar: The Last Airbender emerged from its three-season run (61 episodes -- February 2005 to July 2008) as one of the most beloved animated properties in the cable network's history. In 2021 Nickelodeon announced the launch of Avatar Studios, a new division designed to create original content spanning animated series and movies based on the world of Avatar: The Last Airbender. The animated series’ success has also spawned a companion podcast Avatar: Braving the Elements, currently in its season third season, a remastered soundtrack from series (and tour) composer, Jeremy Zuckerman, now out on digital and vinyl. The property has also been translated into several bestselling book series, which continue to roll out new original stories. The graphic novel series has sold over three million copies, and the young adult novels have spent 25 total weeks on the New York Times bestseller list and have over 700,000 copies in print.
Broadway in Detroit is bringing everyone's favorite ogre to town this summer! An all-new version of SHREK THE MUSICAL is embarking on a cross-country national tour that includes a stop at Detroit’s Fisher Theatre August 2 – 4, 2024. Audiences can expect a SHREK that feels both familiar and refreshingly new, inviting everyone to “fall in love all ogre again.”
Tickets for SHREK THE MUSICAL will go on sale on Friday, January 26, 2024 and start at $39. Tickets can be purchased online at BroadwayInDeroit.com and in person at the Fisher Theatre box office starting at noon.
Based on the hit DreamWorks animated film, SHREK THE MUSICAL is a hilarious fairy tale adventure with a cast of vibrant characters and a ‘shrek-tacular’ score that’s perfect for the young and the young-at-heart! Our unlikely hero finds himself on a life-changing journey alongside a wisecracking Donkey and the feisty Princess Fiona who resists her rescue. Throw in a short-tempered bad guy, a cookie with an attitude, and over a dozen other fairy tale misfits, and you've got the kind of mess that calls for a real hero. Luckily, there's one on hand...and his name is Shrek. It’s not easy being green, but this irreverently fun musical proves that beauty is truly in the eye of the ogre!
The tour cast features Nicholas Hambruch (Shrek), Cecily Dionne Davis (Fiona), Naphtali Yaakov Curry (Donkey), Timmy Lewis (Lord Farquaad), Jamir Brown (Pinocchio), Tori Kocher (Dragon), Kelly Prendergast (Gingy/US Fiona), Hope Schafer (Mama Ogre/Wicked Witch/Blue Bird), Riley Johnston (Pig/Knight/2nd Shrek US), Katherine Paladichuk (Teen Fiona/Peter Pan), Sage Jepson (Wolf/Shrek US), Cynthia Ana Rivera (Mama Bear/ Dragon US), Carson Zoch (Pig/Pinocchio Cover), Demetrio Alomar (Papa Ogre/Papa Bear), Ally Choe (Young Fiona/Ugly Duckling/Gingy US), Leon Ray (Pig), Casey Lamont (Female Swing), and John Cardenas (Male Swing). Harrison Roth is music director.
Performance schedule times for SHERK THE MUSICAL appearing August 2 – 4, 2024 at the Fisher Theatre located at 3011 W. Grand Blvd., Detroit MI are:
Friday & Saturday evening performance at 7:30 p.m.
Legal and political junkies will delight in this one woman show coming to Detroit. All Things Equal – The Life and Trials of Ruth Bader Ginsburg will stop in Detroit at The Fisher Theatre on Saturday, April 13 at 7:30 p.m. as part of its 2023-2024 national tour. The lauded play is written by multiple Tony Award-winning playwright Rupert Holmes and stars acclaimed actress Michelle Azar. Over the course of ninety fascinating and often funny minutes, the play presents an intimate portrayal of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, a true American original.
Tickets go on sale Friday, December 1 and will be available online at BroadwayInDetroit.com at 10:00 a.m. and at the Fisher Theatre box office starting at noon. Tickets start at $39 (includes parking & facility fee). For more information, please visit: https://www.scottstander.com/rbg.html
Emmy Award®-winning actor Richard Thomas is confirmed to star as Atticus Finch for the complete third touring season of the First National Tour of the history-making production of To Kill a Mockingbird, including the Detroit engagement at the Fisher Theatre March 5 – 17. Academy Award® winner Aaron Sorkin’s new play, directed by Tony Award® winner Bartlett Sher and based on Harper Lee’s classic novel, is currently on a multi-year national tour across North America. Tickets for To Kill a Mockingbird go on sale on Friday, November 17 and will be available online at BroadwayInDetroit.com at 10 am and at the Fisher Theatre box office starting at noon. Ticket prices start at $43 (includes parking and facility fee).
Set in Alabama in 1934, Harper Lee’s enduring story of racial injustice and childhood innocence centers on one of the most venerated characters in American literature, small-town lawyer Atticus Finch. The cast of characters includes Atticus’s daughter Scout, her brother Jem, their housekeeper and caretaker, Calpurnia, their visiting friend Dill, and a mysterious neighbor, the reclusive Arthur “Boo” Radley. The other indelible residents of Maycomb, Alabama, are Bob Ewell, Tom Robinson, prosecutor Horace Gilmer, Judge Taylor and Mayella Ewell.
Performance times for To Kill a Mockingbird appearing March 5 - 17, 2024 at the Fisher Theatre located at 3011 W. Grand Blvd are:
Tuesday through Saturday evening performances at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday matinees at 2:00 p.m.
Sunday matinees at 1:00 p.m.
Sunday evening performances at 6:30 p.m.
Special Open Caption performance on Sunday, March 10, 2024 at 6:30pm
Five world-class illusionists that have had rave reviews for their run in London's West End theatre district are coming to America in 2024. Catch this incredible show for the whole family when these CHAMPIONS OF MAGIC appear at the Fisher Theatre for 3 performances January 20 – 21, 2024. Tickets go on sale Friday, October 20 at 10:00 a.m. online at BroadwayInDetroit.com and in person at the Fisher Theatre box office starting at noon.
This cast of top magicians includes international award-winners presenting incredible mind reading, stunning close-up magic and daring large-scale illusions. Their skills have been seen on screen around the world with appearances on The CW’s ‘Penn & Teller: Fool Us’, NBC’s ‘Caught on Camera with Nick Cannon’, ‘The Today Show’ & ‘Access Hollywood Live’.
The CHAMPION OF MAGIC team perform incredible interactive illusions, an impossible escape from Houdini’s water torture cell, a mind-blowing prediction that has to be seen to be believed, levitation high above the stage and a finale beyond explanation. The show features spectacular magic that can’t be seen anywhere else.
Now’s your chance to see why fans return to see one of the world’s biggest touring illusion shows time and time again.
Don’t miss your chance to catch some of the greatest magicians on the planet in Detroit, with a show that never fails to amaze.
Performance times for CHAMPIONS OF MAGIC, appearing January 20 - 21 at the Fisher Theatre located at 3011 W. Grand Blvd., in Detroit are:
Saturday matinee performance at 3:00 p.m.
Saturday evening performance at 8:00 p.m.
Sunday matinee performance at 1:00 p.m.
Tickets start at $41.50 (includes parking & facility fee). For more information, visit broadwayindetroit.com
The Broadway sensation WICKED looks at what happened in the Land of Oz…but from a different angle. Long before Dorothy arrives, there is another young woman, born with emerald-green skin, who is smart, fiery, misunderstood, and possessing an extraordinary talent. When she meets a bubbly blonde who is exceptionally popular, their initial rivalry turns into the unlikeliest of friendships…until the world decides to call one “good,” and the other one “wicked.”
Now the 4th longest-running show in Broadway history, WICKED, the winner of a Grammy Award and three Tony Awards, is coming to the Motor City. This musical will be performed at the Detroit Opera House January 24 – February 18, 2024. Tickets for this engagement go on sale on BroadwayinDetroit.com at 10:00 a.m. and in person at the Fisher Theatre box office starting at Noon on Friday, October 13.
Performance times for WICKED at the Detroit Opera House located at 1526 Broadway St., Detroit MI are:
Tuesday through Saturday evening performances at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday matinees at 2:00 p.m.
Sunday matinees at 1:00 p.m.
Sunday evening performances at 6:30 p.m.
Additional matinee performance on Thursday, January 25 at 1:00 p.m.
Special Open Caption performance on Sunday, February 2 at 6:30 p.m.
Based on the novel by Gregory Maguire, WICKED has music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz, and a book by Winnie Holzman. The production is directed by Tony Award winner Joe Mantello with musical staging by Tony Award winner Wayne Cilento. For more information about WICKED, please visit www.WickedTheMusical.com.
Frozen, the Tony-nominated Best Musical, is coming to the Motor City for a 3-week premiere engagement at The Detroit Opera House beginning Wednesday, November 29, 2023 with performances playing through Sunday, December 17. The stage adaption of the Disney animated film Frozen completed its Broadway run in March 2020 after breaking four house records at The St. James Theatre. Now it is on tour across America.
This touring stage show features the songs you know and love from the original Oscar-winning film, plus an expanded score with a dozen new numbers by the movie’s songwriters, Oscar-winner Kristen Anderson-Lopez and EGOT-winner Robert Lopez. Joining them on a creative team that has won a cumulative 16 Tony Awards are Oscar-winner Jennifer Lee (book), Tony and Olivier Award winner Michael Grandage (director), and Tony-winner Rob Ashford (choreographer). The creative team for Frozen also includes scenic and costume design by two-time Tony and Olivier Award winner Christopher Oram, lighting design by six-time Tony Award winner Natasha Katz, sound design by seven-time Tony nominee Peter Hylenski, video design by Tony winner Finn Ross, puppet design by Michael Curry, hair design by David Brian Brown, makeup design by Anne Ford-Coates, special effects design by Jeremy Chernick and casting by The Telsey Office/Rachel Hoffman, CSA and Laura Wade, CSA. Lisa Dawn Cave serves as Production Supervisor and Randy Meyer is the General Manager.
Individual tickets for Disney’s Frozen will be available to purchase online beginning at 10:00 a.m. on August 25 and start at $35. VIP Ticket Packages, which include prime seat locations and a VIP Fan Pack, are also available. Tickets can be purchased online at BroadwayInDeroit.com, Ticketmaster.com; and two hours later will also be available to buy in person at the Detroit Opera House box office & Fisher Theatre box office starting at noon.
Performance times for Disney’s Frozen appearing November 29 – December 17 at the Detroit Opera House located at 1526 Broadway St., Detroit MI are:
Tuesday through Saturday evening performances at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday matinees at 2:00 p.m.
Sunday matinees at 1:00 p.m.
Sunday evening performances at 6:30 p.m.
Additional matinee performance on Thursday, November 30 at 1:00 p.m.
Special Open Caption performance on Sunday, December 3 at 6:30 p.m.
Special American Sign Language performance on December 10 at 6:30 p.m.
Which character are you most geeked to see on stage? Anna, Elsa, Kristoff, Olaf or Sven? I'm actually intrigued to see how they incorporate Marshmallow the giant snow monster into the show. For more information about the show, visit frozenthemusical.com/tour
Out-of-work actor Daniel Hillard will do anything for his kids. After losing custody in a messy divorce, he creates the kindly alter ego of Scottish nanny Euphegenia Doubtfire in a desperate attempt to stay in their lives. As his new character takes on a life of its own, Mrs. Doubtfire teaches Daniel more than he bargained for about how to be a father. A hysterical and heartfelt story about holding onto your loved ones against all odds, MRS. DOUBTFIRE is the musical comedy we need right now – one that proves we’re better together.
The stage adaption of the popular movie will star beloved Broadway leading man, Rob McClure, who drew critical raves, standing ovations, and a Tony Award nomination when he created Euphegenia Doubtfire (everybody’s favorite Scottish nanny). Joining him will be another Broadway favorite, renowned actress and his real-life wife, Maggie Lakis as Miranda Hillard. Before closing on Broadway on May 29, 2022, MRS. DOUBTFIRE received six 2022 Outer Critics Circle Nominations including Outstanding New Broadway Musical, two Drama League Nominations as well as a Tony Nomination for Best Leading Actor in a Musical. The Detroit run of the show will take place November 14-26 at Detroit's Fisher Theatre.
Tickets for the upcoming engagement of MRS. DOUBTFIRE at the Fisher Theatre will go on sale Friday, August 18, 2023. Tickets will be available online at BroadwayInDetroit.com beginning at 10 a.m. or in person at the Fisher Theatre Box Office starting at 12:00 p.m. Performance times for MRS. DOUBTFIRE appearing November 14 – 26 at the Fisher Theatre located 3011 W. Grand Blvd, Detroit MI are:
Tuesday through Saturday evening performances at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday matinees at 2:00 p.m.
Sunday matinees at 1:00 p.m.
Sunday evening performances at 6:30 p.m.
No performance on Thursday, November 23 in observance of Thanksgiving
Extra performance on Monday, November 20 at 7:30 p.m.
Special Open Caption performance on Sunday, November 19 at 6:30 p.m.
My mother-in-law bought an American Girl doll for my daughter and one for herself and the two of them would play with them together when she came over to our house to baby sit. Unfortunately, grandma passed away unexpectedly when my daughter was still in elementary school. To lift up my daughter's spirits after the funeral, we took a daddy-daughter road trip to Chicago and included in our visit giving grandma's doll a makeover at American Girl Place. My daughter doesn't play with dolls much anymore now she is a teenager but she still talks from time to time about the wonderful memories made during that trip. So, I understand the magic the American Girl brand can have in people's lives.
With that in mind, I wanted to share for anybody who may have children that love their American Girl dolls, that Broadway in Detroit is hosting an American Girl Live! performance at the Fisher Theatre for a one night concert appearance on Thursday, December 7 at 6pm. Tickets start at $29.50 (includes facility & parking fee) and go on sale Friday, June 16 at 9:00 a.m. online at BroadwayInDetroit.com and at 10:00 a.m. in person at the Fisher Theatre Box Office. For more information, visit americangirlliveinconcert.com.
American Girl Live! celebrates the power of friendship while showcasing inspiring songs that embody the spirit of American Girl. Audiences will follow an original story where American Girl’s favorite characters throughout the decades—including Claudie from the 1920s; Melody from the ’60s; Julie from the ’70s; Courtney from the ’80s; and Nicki from the late ’90s—come together to find confidence and kindness. These iconic characters will be portrayed by a talented cast of live performers for an unforgettable experience for the whole family. The new show will feature American Girl hit songs such as Best Friends, Dare to Dream, and Girl Power.
“We’re thrilled to debut American Girl Live! as the ultimate fan experience filled with non-stop music and dancing for all ages to enjoy,” Julie Freeland, Senior Director of Global Location Based Entertainment at Mattel communicated to ageekdaddy.com. “The premium production celebrates the power of girlhood with fun, inspiring songs that embody the spirit of American Girl’s popular characters and stories that have inspired generations. We can’t wait for families across the country to experience it.”
An all-new national tour is coming Detroit’s Fisher Theatre on September 24 which will bring fans a whole new way to experience the box office hit Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse. The Academy Award-winning film from Sony Pictures Animation will be accompanied by a live orchestra, band and turntables with a scratch DJ playing music from the score and soundtrack.
Tickets for Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse Live in Concert at the Fisher Theatre will go on sale at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, July 14 online at BroadwayInDetroit.com and in-person at the Fisher Theatre Box Office. For more information about the show, visit spiderverseinconcert.com
The film’s music score was composed by Academy Award nominee, multiple Golden Globe-nominee and Emmy-winning composer Daniel Pemberton, known for his work on movies such as The Man From U.N.C.L.E., Oceans 8, Enola Holmes, The Bad Guys and Steve Jobs. The hip-hop infused film score contains original music showcasing elements of heroism, resilience and is complemented by song contributions from industry greats Post Malone, Lil Wayne, Jaden Smith and Nicki Minaj.
“Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse is one of my favorite scores I’ve ever written,” Pemberton remarked to ageekdaddy.com. “Utilizing a full orchestra, crazy electronics and unbelievable turntable scratching techniques amongst a million other things is so technically complex, I never thought we’d ever be able to actually reproduce it in a live setting; but somehow, we have. I am ridiculously excited for fans around the country to see their very first Spider-Verse concert later this year.”
Broadway In Detroit and The Maple Theater will host a Tony Awards Viewing Party this Sunday evening. The Antoinette Perry Award for Excellence in Broadway Theatre, more commonly known as the Tony Award, recognizes excellence in live Broadway theatre. Doors will open at 7:00 p.m. with the award show starting at 8:00 p.m. Tickets for the Tony Awards Viewing Party can be purchased in advance online at BroadwayInDetroit.com and TheMapleTheater.com or in person at The Maple Theater on the day of the event.
Tickets for Broadway In Detroit’s Tony Awards Viewing Party are $25. Viewing Party tickets include a light appetizer reception, unlimited soft drinks & popcorn throughout the evening, and every attendee will receive an autographed show poster from Broadway In Detroit’s theatre archives.
The American Theatre Wing’s 76th Annual Tony Awards, presented by the Broadway League and the American Theatre Wing, will air LIVE on Sunday, June 11, 2023 from the historic United Palace in Washington Heights, in New York City from 8:00-11:00 PM, ET/5:00-8:00 PM, PT on the CBS Television Network, and streaming live and on demand on Paramount+.
Broadway In Detroit will be covering the awards LIVE from the Maple Theater with in-person giveaways for the in-person audience and online giveaways on Instagram and Twitter. Speaking of social media, are you following this Geek Daddy on Twitter and Instagram?
Just thinkin' about Tomorrow, clears away the cobwebs, and the sorrow,'Til there's none because there is the theatrical production of ANNIE coming to Detroit's Fisher Theatre this Spring to providing a count down to the last dreary remaining days of Winter as the City awaits for the show's arrival. Leapin’ Lizards! Broadway In Detroit has announced that an all-new tour of the iconic Tony Award®-winning musical ANNIE will play at the Fisher Theatre from April 25-30. Tickets for the Detroit engagement go on sale Friday, February 10 at 10:00 a.m. and will be available online at Ticketmaster.com, BroadwayinDetroit.com, and in person at the Fisher Theatre Box Office.
ANNIE is directed by Jenn Thompson, who at the age of 10 stepped into the role of “Pepper” in the Original Broadway production, choreographed by Patricia Wilcox (Motown, A Night with Janis Joplin), with orchestrations by Dan DeLange. The lovable mutt “Sandy” is once again trained by Tony Award®Honoree William Berloni (ANNIE, A Christmas Story, Legally Blonde). Addison, a stray mutt rescued by William Berloni through the Humane Society in 2017, stars as Sandy. Joining Addison are a tremendous supporting cast of humans, will be Ellie Pulsifer, a 12-year-old actress from South Florida, making her tour debut in the title role of Annie. Ok, maybe Addison is supporting them because she can't sing the songs that the show is known for!
“This show, with its iconic title character, continues to delight generations of theatre-lovers old and new by joyfully singing directly into the face of great adversity with perseverance, guts and guile,” director Jenn Thompson remarked to ageekdaddy.com. “For decades, ANNIE has continued to shine brightly, not only as an appeal to our better angels, but also as an example of the thrill of hope, hard-won: promising a better ‘Tomorrow’ not only for Annie herself, but for all who need her message now more than ever.”
By permission of Tribune Content Agency, LLC, ANNIE is based on Harold Gray's popular comic strip “Little Orphan Annie” which premiered in the 1920s in the New York Daily News and became one of the most widely read strips in the 30s and 40s. Lyricist Martin Charnin bought a coffee table book called “The Life and Hard Times of Little Orphan Annie” as a Christmas gift for a friend in 1970. The clerk at the bookstore was too busy to wrap the book, so Charnin took the book home to wrap it. Instead, he read it and fell in love with the strip and set out to secure the rights. The friend never got the book.
Charnin's adaption of the comic strip had its world premiere on Aug 10, 1976 at the Goodspeed Opera House and opened on Broadway on April 21, 1977 at the Alvin Theatre. It went on to win the New York Drama Critics Circle Award for Best Musical, seven Drama Desk Awards including Best Musical, the Grammy for Best Cast Show Album and seven Tony Awards including Best Musical, Best Book (Thomas Meehan) and Best Score (Charles Strouse, Martin Charnin). It closed on Broadway after playing 2,377 performances. ANNIE was revived on Broadway in 1997 and again in 2014. It has been made into a film three times (1982, 1999, 2014) and was most recently featured as a live television production on NBC. The show remains one of the biggest Broadway musical hits ever; it has been performed in 28 languages and has been running somewhere around the world for 45 years.
Holding onto hope when times are tough can take an awful lot of determination, and sometimes, an awful lot of determination comes in a surprisingly small package. Little Orphan Annie has reminded generations of theatergoers that sunshine is always right around the corner, and now the best-loved musical of all time is set to return in this new production – just as you remember it and just when we need it most. This celebration of family, optimism and the American spirit remains the ultimate cure for all the hard knocks life throws your way. The beloved score for ANNIE includes “Maybe,” “It’s the Hard Knock Life,” “You’re Never Fully Dressed Without a Smile,” “Easy Street,” “I Don’t Need Anything But You” and the eternal anthem of optimism, “Tomorrow.”
Performance times for ANNIE appearing April 25-30 at the Fisher Theatre located 3011 W Grand Blvd., Detroit MI 48202 are:
Tuesday through Saturday evening performances at 7:30 p.m.
Thursday matinee performance at 12:00 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday matinee performance at 2:00 p.m.
Special Open Caption performance on Friday, April 28 at 7:30 p.m.
Tickets for ANNIE at the Fisher Theatre start at $35. Photographs courtesy of Broadway in Detroit.
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