The New Theatre Project Workshop

TheDetroiter.com has a long history covering theatre.  Of course, it is mostly just “history,” and lately we just have not had the resources to cover Detroit/Metro-Detroit’s robust theatre community.  But we are trying to change that excuse — we love theatre, and hopefully you do too, so if you know of anyone who wants to [...]

CATS at the Fisher Theatre

CATS—it’s a musical about cats. Singing, dancing, pouncing, prancing cats. The idea in itself sounds ludicrous (and, truth be told, it kind of is ludicrous), but for 28 years Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Tony-award-winning CATS has delighted audiences, parents and children alike, with its whimsical look at the lives of Jellicle cats and their annual Jellicle [...]

Ohmigod, Legally Blonde the Musical

Never underestimate the power of blonde ambition. The charming Elle Woods from the 2001 cinematic confection Legally Blonde is back in her own imperturbably perky musical, fresh from a successful Tony Award-winning Broadway run and an unprecedented partnership with MTV (which aired the musical uncut last October to 12.5 million viewers as well as a [...]

It’s Not Over Yet, the Music of the Night: The Phantom of the Opera at the Detroit Opera House

The Phantom of the Opera is the most popular and successful musical of all time. It has played in 125 cities in 25 countries to over 100 million people and has grossed over $5 billion in its lifetime. It has firmly situated itself as an emblem of Western popular culture, with songs and melodies more [...]

Theatre Review: Rent at the Ringwald

The Spirit of Rent: Christine Chemello as Mimi

I hate Rent. Since seeing it performed at the Fox Theatre almost a decade ago, I’ve been pretty outspoken about how over-the-top, hyper-sentimentalized, and over-hyped I thought it was. After all the buzz, I was simply disappointed. I was further perturbed by the fact that this rock opera [...]

Jeff Daniels’ Onstage & Unplugged at the Purple Rose Theatre

[ August 26, 2009 12:00 am to August 29, 2009 12:00 am. ] The Purple Rose Theatre Company will present Jeff Daniels’ one-man show Onstage & Unplugged for a limited five-show engagement from Wednesday, August 26 through Saturday, August 29, 2009. (Editors’ Note: Please find a full performance / pricing schedule on page 2). All performances will be held at The Purple Rose Theatre Company, 137 Park Street, [...]

Torch with a Twist at Cliff Bells

[ August 23, 2009; 9:00 pm; ] The vaudevillian performance is back, with local favorite Satori Circus in tow.  Plus its Grace’s Birthday so come and wear you pajama’s…Slumber Party! Doors around 9p, $10.00.

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BoxFest Detroit 09 at the Furniture Factory

[ August 21, 2009 12:00 am to August 22, 2009 12:00 am. ]

Hosted by Who Wants Cake?

BoxFest Detroit 09

Aug 7, 2009 – Aug 22, 2009
Fridays & Saturdays
The Furniture Factory
4126 Third St, Detroit

Tickets are $10 at the door.

CASH ONLY.

BoxFest Detroit is an annual theatre festival that showcases local female directors. Though the main focus of the event is the directors BoxFest Detroit creates a festive energy by including [...]

Rent at the Ringwald Theatre

[ August 21, 2009 12:00 am to September 28, 2009 12:00 am. ] Viva La Vie Boheme in a dynamic production of RENT at The Ringwald Theatre! Who Wants Cake? is thrilled to open their 2009/2010 season with the smash hit musical, RENT created by Jonathan Larson. Beginning Friday, August 21st and playing for a six week engagement ending on Monday, September 28th, RENT will play Friday, Saturday, [...]

Added Performance for The Book of Liz at the Ringwald

[ August 2, 2009; 3:00 pm; ] After an amazingly hilarious (and well-attended!) opening two weekends, Who Wants Cake? is thrilled to announce an additional performance of their summer scream, The Book of Liz. And for a limited time, Who Wants Cake? is reviving the 6Pack, a discount theatre-goer’s card which is good for all 6 upcoming new Who Wants Cake? productions [...]