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Broadwayโs โSIXโ the musical returns to Detroit in January at the Fisher Theater
Read full article: Broadwayโs โSIXโ the musical returns to Detroit in January at the Fisher TheaterOne of Broadwayโs most electric musicals is returning to the Fisher Theater in January for a quick run of shows.
Thank goodness for these sneak peaks of the โWickedโ movie
Read full article: Thank goodness for these sneak peaks of the โWickedโ movieWeโre not getting part one of the highly anticipated โWickedโ movie until November of 2024, so I will take any kind of sneak peak or update on the filming, even if that includes behind-the-scenes videos and photos.
This musical classic opens in Detroit tonight
Read full article: This musical classic opens in Detroit tonightOne of the classics of musical theater is in Detroit through Jan. 8 at the Fisher Theatre. โLes Misรฉrablesโ is one of the most celebrated shows of all time and cast member Haley Dortch joined Tati Amare on โLive in the Dโ to talk about her national debut tour.
Speaking to The King of the musical, โThe Million Dollar Quartetโ
Read full article: Speaking to The King of the musical, โThe Million Dollar QuartetโTheir names are iconic - Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Carl Perkins. Each of these legendary singers and songwriters had individual careers that impacted the music industry in their own ways, but did you know for one night, they all gathered in the same place for a jam session unlike any other? Thatโs the story behind the musical โThe Million Dollar Quartetโ which is at the Detroit Music Hall presented by Hollywood Casino at Greektown.
Meet the Detroit native who has put Detroit on Broadway
Read full article: Meet the Detroit native who has put Detroit on BroadwayShe is a playwright, an author, an actress, and an activist on Broadway. Her musical โAinโt Too Proud - The Life and Times of the Temptationsโ was nominated for 12 Tony Awards. Now she has a new play set to premiere on Broadway this month showcasing her hometown of Detroit.
๐ Enter to win 4 tickets to The Bandโs Visit at Detroitโs Fisher Theatre April 19 - May 1
Read full article: ๐ Enter to win 4 tickets to The Bandโs Visit at Detroitโs Fisher Theatre April 19 - May 1WDIV Insiders can enter to win four tickets to see The Bandโs Visit at the Fisher Theatre in Detroit from April 19 to May 1.
Sharing Black history on stage
Read full article: Sharing Black history on stageSharing Black history stories is something we see every February, but for one Black woman, Black history means something else. She has shared her stories on stage, on Broadway, and around the country, demonstrating that Black History Month should not be limited to one month, but should be learned, celebrated, and recognized all year.
Exclusive backstage look at Disneyโs The Lion King at the Detroit Opera House
Read full article: Exclusive backstage look at Disneyโs The Lion King at the Detroit Opera HouseThe worldโs No. 1 musical has returned to Detroit once again, and weโre getting a special behind-the-scenes look at the production.
Something โbeautifulโ is at the Fisher Theater this weekend
Read full article: Something โbeautifulโ is at the Fisher Theater this weekendYou know the songs sheโs written like โWill You Love Me Tomorrowโ, โUp On The Roofโ, and โNatural Womanโ. You also know the songs sheโs recorded like โItโs Too Lateโ, โYouโve Got A Friendโ, and โI Feel The Earth Moveโ. Now, you can see the story of Carole King brought to life in the show โBeautiful - The Carole King Musicalโ which takes the stage at the Fisher Theater through Sunday.
Days before his death, video captured Stephen Sondheim seeing revival of โCompanyโ on Broadway
Read full article: Days before his death, video captured Stephen Sondheim seeing revival of โCompanyโ on BroadwayItโs still hard to believe for fans of musical theater, but Broadway icon and legend Stephen Sondheim passed away over the weekend at the age of 91.
โPretty Womanโ stops a while at the Fisher Theatre
Read full article: โPretty Womanโ stops a while at the Fisher TheatrePretty woman. Those two words may bring a couple of things to mind. First, you may start humming the iconic song by Roy Orbison, or you may be thinking about the classic rom-com starring Julia Roberts and Richard Gere. Both the movie and the song have inspired a new stage production that is making a stop at the Fisher Theatre from November 2nd through November 14th.
This is a story about โWest Side Storyโ
Read full article: This is a story about โWest Side StoryโThis December the musical West Side Story will once again be in theaters with Steven Spielbergโs treatment. This new reedition of the film comes 60 years after the original won the Oscar for best picture and introduced us to The Jets, The Sharks, Tony, Maria, Anita, and Bernardo.
From musicals to her new EP, Elise Marra talks music
Read full article: From musicals to her new EP, Elise Marra talks musicShe was considered for a Grammy, had an album chart in the Top 10, and her debut EP was in the Top 20 on iTunes - singer-songwriter, Elise Marra joined Host Jason Carr to discuss her music and treat us all to a performance.
McDonalds, Detroit Praise Network seek cityโs next Gospel singing star
Read full article: McDonalds, Detroit Praise Network seek cityโs next Gospel singing starDETROIT โ McDonaldโs and The Detroit Praise Network are looking for the Motor Cityโs next young Gospel star! Young gospel singers between the ages of 10-17 are invited to submit a YouTube video link featuring them singing their favorite gospel song acapella or with music. Submissions are being accepted now thru September 25, 2020 at 12 p.m.Beginning on Monday, Sept. 28, listeners will be invited to visit Detroitpraisenetwork.com and vote for their favorite Gospel singer. โI feel like we have so much incredible talent in Detroit,โ said Myles. โWe want to spotlight talented young gospel singers with this once in a lifetime singing contest.โThe promotion is sponsored by McDonaldโs Inspiration Celebration Gospel Virtual Tour Broadcast.