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Everyone's favorite Scottish nanny hits the Fox Theatre stage on Friday, October 2, 2026, at 7:30 p.m.. In Mrs. Doubtfire, the musical based on the beloved film, out-of-work actor Daniel Hillard disguises himself as a nanny to stay close to his kids. Critics call it heartwarming, family-friendly and laugh-out-loud funny. Just three shows at the Fox, 2211 Woodward Avenue, Detroit.
Fox Theatre

Grosse Pointe Theatre stages Les Misérables on Friday, October 2, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. at 15001 East Jefferson Avenue in Grosse Pointe Park. It's a big title on Jefferson Avenue, and with ten performances in the run, it's easy to find your date.
Grosse Pointe Theatre

Wayne State University Theatre and Dance stages this comedy on Friday, October 2, at 7:30 p.m. at the Hilberry Gateway in Detroit. A sharp family farce set in a Baptist preacher’s world. Tickets available online.
Hilberry Gateway

Detroit's own Ballet Folklorico dancers tour the regions of Mexico through costume, music and footwork in a one-hour family show at the DIA's Detroit Film Theatre on Saturday, October 3, at noon. It's free with general admission, and Tri-County residents get in free with ID.
Detroit Institute of Arts – Detroit Film Theatre

A progressive elementary school, a mumps outbreak and a community that can't agree on what's true. Detroit Public Theatre stages the Michigan premiere of Jonathan Spector's Tony Award-winning, bitingly funny Eureka Day on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at 2 p.m., at 3960 Third Avenue in Detroit. The run has 22 performances.
Detroit Public Theatre

Dan and Phil bring their Hard Launch World Tour to Detroit's Fisher Theatre, 3011 W Grand Blvd, on Monday, October 5, 2026, at 7:30 p.m.. It's the tour's Detroit stop. Tickets are sold through the official box office on ATG Tickets.
Fisher Theatre

Outlander in Concert comes to Detroit's Fisher Theatre, 3011 W Grand Blvd, on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at 7 p.m.. Live music in a theater setting. Tickets are sold through the official box office on ATG Tickets.
Fisher Theatre

Billy Joel Legacy comes to Detroit's Fisher Theatre, 3011 W Grand Blvd, on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at 7:30 p.m.. If you're a Billy Joel fan, circle this one. Tickets are sold through the official box office on ATG Tickets.
Fisher Theatre

The Rocky Horror Picture Show hits Detroit's Fisher Theatre, 3011 W Grand Blvd, on Thursday, October 8, 2026, at 7 p.m., featuring the original Columbia herself, Nell Campbell. Tickets are sold through the official box office on ATG Tickets.
Fisher Theatre

The Thorn returns to the Fox Theatre on Friday, October 9, 2026, at 7 p.m., telling the story of Christ as an immersive show with music, drama, aerial acts, modern dance and special effects. More than a million people have seen it live over 30 years. 2211 Woodward Avenue, Detroit.
Fox Theatre

The Redford Theatre screens They Live (1988) on Friday, October 9, 2026, at 8 p.m., back on the big screen for just $7. Find it at 17360 Lahser Road in Detroit.
Redford Theatre

Art Garfunkel's What a Wonderful World Concerts say farewell with one last stop at Detroit's Fisher Theatre, 3011 W Grand Blvd, on Saturday, October 10, 2026, at 7 p.m.. If you want to hear him live in Detroit, this is the one. Grab tickets through ATG Tickets.
Fisher Theatre

The Carpenters Songbook: A Live Celebration brings the Carpenters' songs to life at Detroit's Fisher Theatre, 3011 W Grand Blvd, on Sunday, October 11, 2026, at 6:30 p.m.. Tickets are sold through the official box office on ATG Tickets.
Fisher Theatre

Dirty Dancing: The Musical takes the stage at Detroit's Fisher Theatre, 3011 West Grand Boulevard, on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at 7:30 p.m.. It's live music and dancing in a show whose title practically tells you to get up and move. The run is short, and tickets are sold through the official box office with ATG Tickets.
Fisher Theatre

Fisk for Footlights comes to Grosse Pointe Theatre, 15001 East Jefferson Avenue in Grosse Pointe Park, on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at 6 p.m.. It happens just once, so put it on your calendar if you're interested.
Grosse Pointe Theatre

Wayne State University Theatre and Dance presents The Old Man and the Old Moon on Friday, October 16, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. at the Hilberry Gateway in Detroit—an imaginative sea-faring epic with storms, leviathans, cranky ghosts, and a choice between duty and love. Tickets available from the theater.
Hilberry Gateway

MARVIN – The Marvin Gaye Musical takes the stage at the Music Hall Center, 350 Madison in Detroit, on Friday, October 16, 2026, at 8 p.m.. A Marvin Gaye musical right here in Detroit, with four performances in the run.
Music Hall Center

Grosse Pointe Theatre stages Stop Kiss on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. at 15001 East Jefferson Avenue in Grosse Pointe Park. With six performances in the run, you've got options.
Grosse Pointe Theatre
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