(on the campus of Wayne State University), presents six productions-a mix of classic and modern plays-in rotating repertory from October to mid-May. phone (313) 868-1347 for ticket information. The theater is off the John Lodge Freeway/SR 10 Glendale exit (northbound) or Elmhurst exit (southbound), following signs to 13103 Woodrow Wilson St. Four major productions are staged annually at this intimate 194-seat space, each running approximately 8 weeks. (just south of Comerica Park and Ford Field), offers a variety of live performances, from Broadway veterans to the National Acrobats of China phone (313) 887-8501 for the box office.įor more than half a century the community-based Detroit Repertory Theatre has championed the work of up-and-coming African American playwrights. The Music Hall Center for the Performing Arts, 350 Madison St. Phone (313) 872-1000 for ticket information. Grand Blvd.) is a favorite venue for traveling Broadway shows. Music concerts and special events take place in the Masonic Temple Theatre phone (313) 832-7100 for show information, (313) 638-2724 for the box office.Īdorned with marble, walnut paneling and bronze accents, the Fisher Theatre (3011 W. The Masonic Temple, 500 Temple St., is a huge building that has more than 1,000 rooms and two stunning ballrooms-the oval Fountain Ballroom and the chandelier-filled Crystal Ballroom-that are frequently used for lavish wedding receptions. Hint: While there isn't a bad view in the house, get mezzanine seats if you'd rather not stand on the frequently rowdy main floor. Next door, at 2115 Woodward Ave., is The Fillmore Detroit (formerly the State Theatre), smaller and not quite as ornate, with a lineup of mostly rock, pop and hip-hop concerts. The calendar includes touring Broadway shows, pop music stars and seasonal events phone (313) 471-6611 for information. The gorgeously restored interior is a feast of eye candy, from the sprawling lobby-six stories high, with a terrazzo tile floor inlaid with brass-to the enormous crowned and gilded elephant head ensconced above the stage.Įverything about the Fox smacks of a special occasion, right down to the cinnamon-roasted almonds sold at the concession stand. Louis and San Francisco) built in the late 1920s by motion picture mogul William Fox.
This is one of five original movie palaces (the others are in Atlanta, Brooklyn, St. When it comes to ornate decoration, Detroit's crown jewel is the Fox Theatre, 2211 Woodward Ave.
Touring dance company productions as well as other musical and comedy shows also take place at the 2,700-seat venue. The Michigan Opera Theatre performs classics like “The Nutcracker” and “Swan Lake” at the Detroit Opera House, 1526 Broadway St. Concertgoers under the age of 37 should take advantage of 37eleven membership tickets that normally cost as much as $125 can be purchased for just $11.
The venue is noted for its superb acoustics. Under music director Leonard Slatkin, the orchestra performs classical, pops, jazz and young people's concerts from September through June at Orchestra Hall, 3711 Woodward Ave.
Detroit Performing Arts choja/Įver since the Detroit Symphony Orchestra gave its first concert in 1887 at the Detroit Opera House, audiences have been treated to outstanding performances and such eminent guest artists as Igor Stravinsky, Marian Anderson and Sergei Rachmaninoff.