Detroit Opera House

If You Haven’t Seen “The Lion King” Yet, What Are You Waiting For?

The Lion King is an on-stage masterpiece: it had the audience during press preview days in awe. The singing, the dancing, the acting — all simply spectacular.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2013/02/19

Best Shows To See On Valentine’s Day Weekend 2013 In Detroit

Postponed your Valentine’s Day until the weekend? Detroit venues offer many theatrical performances to make your celebration special.

2013/02/15

Best Halloween Parties In Downtown Detroit

Dress to kill and head out to one of the best Halloween parties the city of Detroit has to offer.

2012/10/29

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2012 Detroit Holiday Theater Preview

Detroit theaters are primed to glow with colorful and spirit-filled characters for the upcoming holiday season.

2012/10/15

Detroit Opera House Presents ‘Drama In The D’

The company’s 42nd opera season, entitled “Drama in the D,” will include debuts from several acclaimed artists including Handel, Rossini and Verdi.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2012/03/07

Best Chinese Arts & Culture Events In Detroit For The Lunar New Year

The Lunar New Year, which begins on January 23, 2012, is the most important celebration in the traditional Chinese culture.

2012/01/23

‘American Idiot?’ No Idiots At The Opera House

The music of Green Day is worthy of musical theater production. It may be combative and at times vulgar, but it demonstrates the emotional power implicit in clean, unadorned melodies.

CBS Detroit–2012/01/19

Credit: Joan Marcus, Broadway In Detroit.

Something “Wicked” Comes Back To Detroit

Something “Wicked” is returning to Detroit. The blockbuster Broadway Musical “Wicked” is back on stage at the Detroit Opera House, running Wednesday through December 31st.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2011/12/06

Review: ‘The Marriage of Figaro’ Closes Detroit Opera House Season Perfectly

In the final moments, a portrait of Mozart descended upstage and the cast turned and bowed: Yup, Wolfgang would have been pleased. And so would Lorenzo Da Ponte, whose libretto seemed apropos and witty and funny this time out.

CBS Detroit–2011/11/14