Filled with passion, humor, and raw honesty, legendary playwright/poet Ntozake Shange's form-changing choreopoem tells the stories of seven Black women using poetry, song and movement. With unflinching honesty and emotion, each woman voices her survival story of having to exist in a world shaped by sexism and racism

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for colored girls who have considered suicide/ when the rainbow is enuf

Wayne State University

A terrible thing has happened at what might be the last shoe store in Detroit. And now the sales team, a proper group of misfits and outcasts, must learn how to survive and make sense of their new normal as they struggle with life, death, rebirth and the essential importance of clinging to (at least) some version of the truth. From the writer who brought us Ghost Gardens. 

Alamo Shoes

Detroit Repertory Theatre

Back by popular demand! Let go of all your holiday show expectations and join us for a  rollicking great time at DPT’s 2nd Annual Holiday Cabaret. We're serving up a fresh mix of holiday tunes—some familiar, and some you really aren’t expecting. . This ain't your grandma's Christmas Carol (but she might still love it). It's a bold new tradition packed with laughter, heart, and a whole lot of sass. And the vocals? Absolutely OUT OF THIS WORLD. So get holly, get jolly, and get tickets! DPT’s Holiday Cabaret will be THE celebration of the season!

DPT’s Holiday Cabaret

Detroit Public Theatre

Blood Incantation’s Absolute Elsewhere is unlike anything you’ve ever heard before. Yes, that’s an audacious, possibly hyperbolic claim, but few can claim a sonic watershed as readily as this Denver, Colorado quartet. Hovering at nearly 45 minutes, their longest recording thus far, the two sprawling-yetexacting compositions that make up this album are as confounding as they are engaging. It’s an architecture of music at odds with itself: an acceleration through a Kubrickian stargate into a realm of aural ideas in harmonious opposition, uniting unlikely binaries of aural heavens and hells.

Blood Incantation

Magic Stick

Cello Studio Recital 2024

Chamber Music Recital

Cameron Mackintosh presents the acclaimed production of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg’s Tony Award-winning musical phenomenon, Les Misérables.

This brilliant staging has taken the world by storm and has been hailed as “Les Mis for the 21st Century” (Huffington Post), “a reborn dream of a production” (Daily Telegraph) and “one of the greatest musicals ever created” (Chicago Tribune).

Les Misérables

Fisher Theatre

Join us for the Wind Symphony Graduate Conducting Recital!

Wind Symphony Graduate Conducting Recital

About the show: Come witness the collective works of students, faculty, and guest artists this fall on the STAGE at the Hilberry Gateway in the annual December Dance Concert. This concert is suitable for the entire family, and features an array of dance styles and music to be enjoyed.

December Dance Concert

Join us for our collage concert featuring students and faculty!

General Lectures: In Performance II: Collage Concert

Sarah Silverman: Postmortem

Palms Building

Alumni Holiday Social at the December Dance Concert

For each of the last several years, DJ, producer, jazz-trained pianist, and activist LP Giobbi has spent 300 days on the road, jet-setting between massive festival stages and crowded club floors, intensive board meetings, and cutting-edge studios.

Lp Giobbi

Join the Detroit Symphony Orchestra for an unforgettable evening of music and celebration, featuring the world-renowned violinist Ray Chen. This special performance, set against the backdrop of the iconic Orchestra Hall, promises to be a highlight of the musical season, taking place from Friday, December 6, to Sunday, December 8, 2024.

Under the baton of Music Director Jader Bignamini, the orchestra will bring to life a diverse and vibrant program. The evening will open with Carlos Simon's "Four Black American Dances," followed by Samuel Barber's poignant "Violin Concerto," performed by the exceptional Ray Chen. The concert will also feature selections from Tchaikovsky's beloved "The Nutcracker Suite," before taking a unique turn with Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn's jazz-infused arrangement of the same, promising a blend of classical grace and swing-era cool that's not to be missed.

Jader Bignamini, celebrated for his infectious passion and artistic excellence, leads the orchestra with a deep connection to both the music and the musicians, ensuring a performance that resonates with energy and emotion. Ray Chen, known for redefining what it means to be a classical musician in the 21st century, brings his remarkable musicianship and dynamic presence to the stage, guaranteeing a rendition of Barber's Violin Concerto that will be both palpable and memorable.

This event is not just a concert but a celebration of music's power to unite and inspire. It's an invitation to experience the joy and depth of classical music, brought to life by some of the most talented artists of our time. Whether you're a lifelong classical music fan or looking for an introduction to the genre, this performance is sure to leave you moved and exhilarated.

Tickets are available now, with prices starting at a range accessible to all. Don't miss this opportunity to witness the Detroit Symphony Orchestra and Ray Chen in what promises to be a spectacular set of performances at Orchestra Hall, a venue renowned for its acoustics and historic charm. Join us for a night of exquisite music, and let the melodies of Carlos Simon, Samuel Barber, Tchaikovsky, Duke Ellington, and Billy Strayhorn transport you.

Ellington & The Nutcracker

Orchestra Hall

Company One provides entertainment and education through exciting dance performances designed for audiences of all ages both on campus and at venues throughout metro-Detroit. Company One dance productions create a lively experience through the use of contemporary dance choreography, narration, technology, and music. Each program features the choreography of company dancers, local artists, and esteemed national guest artists

Company One

Hear fun, imaginative, and interactive performances designed for children ages 2-6. Enjoy up-close and personal performances in the DSO's Cube as audiences sing, dance, and enjoy a morning full of musical fun—all before naptime!

Tiny Tots 2

Experience the magic of winter with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra's enchanting "Let It Snow" concert. This festive event is set to take place on Saturday, December 7, 2024, at 11:00 am in the iconic Orchestra Hall, located at 3711 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI. Prepare for an hour filled with delightful melodies that promise to transport you through a snow-filled musical adventure, alongside Frosty and friends. Whether the weather outside is frightful, the orchestra's performance is guaranteed to be delightful, offering a perfect way to get into the spirit of the season. Tickets are available now, starting at an accessible price, ensuring everyone can enjoy the winter wonderland brought to life by the talented musicians of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra. Don't miss this opportunity to hear the possibilities and support the DSO's mission to bring world-class music and life-changing educational programs to over 500,000 people each year.

Let It Snow!

Making their Detroit Opera House debut, Complexions Contemporary Ballet has awakened audiences to a new, exciting genre with their singular approach of reinventing dance and contemporary ballet. Led by dance icons Dwight Rhoden and Desmond Richardson with stunning gifted dancers and powerful choreography, Complexions has been hailed as a “matchless American dance company” by the Philadelphia Inquirer and “game changing” by London’s The Guardian.

Complexions Contemporary Ballet: 30th Anniversary Tour

Detroit Opera House

Every year the ISU Theatre Directing students get to choose, cast, and bring to life an exciting array of ten-minute plays by playwrights both old and new.

Ten-Minute Play Festival

The Detroit Jazz Preservation Concert Series highlights the original compositions of groundbreaking jazz musicians from Detroit, featuring an array of Detroit’s leading jazz musicians. For this performance we will cover the music of Curtis Fuller!

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Les Misérables

Broadway In Detroit

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December Dance Concert

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General Lectures: In Perf...

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Sarah Silverman: Postmort...

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Lp Giobbi

The Majestic Theatre

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Detroit Symphony Orchestra

Company One

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Tiny Tots 2

Detroit Symphony Orchestra

Let It Snow!

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Detroit Opera

Ten-Minute Play Festival

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The Detroit Jazz Preserva...

Wayne State University Department of Mus...