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Theatre & musicals

Oct 9, 2026

Equus: Peter Shaffer's psychological thriller at The Ringwald Theatre in Ferndale

A shocking act of violence, a young man obsessed with horses and a psychiatrist set on finding out why. The Ringwald Theatre stages Peter Shaffer's Equus on Friday, October 9, 2026, at 7 p.m. at Affirmations, 290 West Nine Mile Road in Ferndale. Tickets from $20. The production contains nudity and mature subject matter.

Ferndale

The Ringwald Theatre @ Affirmations

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The Thorn: the story of Christ with music, aerial acts and dance at the Fox Theatre — Organizer image — Organizer image · Fox Theatre (313 Presents show pages)

Theatre & musicals

Oct 9, 2026

The Thorn: the story of Christ with music, aerial acts and dance at the Fox 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.

Detroit

Fox Theatre

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Oct 9, 2026

The Fall Of The House Of Usher: Stagecrafters at the Baldwin Theatre in Royal Oak

Stagecrafters performs The Fall Of The House Of Usher at the Baldwin Theatre, 415 South Lafayette Avenue in Royal Oak, on Friday, October 9, 2026, at 7:30 p.m.. With seven performances in the run, you've got options.

Royal Oak

Stagecrafters at the Baldwin Theatre

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Honky Tonk Laundry: a country musical at the Milliken Auditorium in Traverse City — Organizer image — Organizer image · Old Town Playhouse

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Oct 9, 2026

Honky Tonk Laundry: a country musical at the Milliken Auditorium in Traverse City

Two laundresses of life team up to turn their good ol' laundromat into a boot-scootin' honky-tonk and get a little revenge on those who done 'em wrong. The Old Town Playhouse stages Honky Tonk Laundry, a musical full of country favorites, at the Milliken Auditorium on the NMC campus in Traverse City on Friday, October 9, 2026, at 7:30 p.m..

Traverse City

Old Town Playhouse

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Company: Stephen Sondheim's six-time Tony winner at Muskegon's Beardsley Theater — Organizer image — Organizer image · Frauenthal Center

Theatre & musicals

Oct 9, 2026

Company: Stephen Sondheim's six-time Tony winner at Muskegon's Beardsley Theater

On his 35th birthday, confirmed bachelor Robert weighs his single life while his married friends lay out the pros and cons of marriage over dinners, drinks and even a wedding. Stephen Sondheim's Company, winner of six Tony Awards, plays the Beardsley Theater in Muskegon on Friday, October 9, 2026, at 7:30 p.m..

Muskegon

Beardsley Theater

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They Live (1988): a $7 movie night at the Redford Theatre — Organizer image — Organizer image · Redford Theatre

Theatre & musicals

Oct 9, 2026

They Live (1988): a $7 movie night at the Redford 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.

Detroit

Redford Theatre

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Oct 9, 2026

My Daddy is Haunted!: Planet Ant's original horror comedy in Hamtramck

The Maplesquatch family vacations at an evil warlock's ancient castle, dormant for 164 years, and soon something starts happening to dear old dad. Planet Ant's original horror comedy My Daddy is Haunted! plays the Ant Hall in Hamtramck on Friday, October 9, 2026, at 8 p.m.. Tickets are $30 online or $35 at the door.

Hamtramck

Planet Ant Theatre

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Kanin Wren - A tribute to Taylor Swift — Organizer image — Organizer image · The Lark Theater

Theatre & musicals

Oct 10, 2026

Kanin Wren - A tribute to Taylor Swift

Kanin Wren’s Tribute to Taylor Swift is an emotionally driven, story-based show reflecting parallels in Kanin's own musical journey. Beginning guitar at five and touring across 15 states as a teenager, Kanin’s performance covers all Taylor Swift eras with powerhouse vocals, full live band, costumes, and choreography.

Cheboygan

The Lark Theater, 252 N. Huron Street, Cheboygan, MI, 49721

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Kanin Wren Band — Organizer image — Organizer image · The Lark Theater

Theatre & musicals

Oct 10, 2026

Kanin Wren Band

The Kanin Wren Band, led by singer-songwriter Kanin Wren, combines powerful vocals with original music and tribute performances. Starting guitar at five and touring nationally as a teenager, Kanin offers performances enriched by iconic costumes and choreography, focusing on connection and emotional expression.

Cheboygan

The Lark Theater, 252 N. Huron Street, Cheboygan, MI, 49721

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Art Garfunkel says farewell at the Fisher Theatre — Organizer image — Organizer image · Broadway in Detroit / ATG

Theatre & musicals

Oct 10, 2026

Art Garfunkel says farewell at the Fisher 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.

Detroit

Fisher Theatre

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Oct 11, 2026

The Carpenters Songbook: A Live Celebration at the 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.

Detroit

Fisher Theatre

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Oct 13, 2026

Dirty Dancing: The Musical brings live music and dance to the 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.

Detroit

Fisher Theatre

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Oct 14, 2026

Fisk for Footlights at Grosse Pointe 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 Park

Grosse Pointe Theatre

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Oct 14, 2026

We Wear Pink: an all women and non-binary improv show at Go Comedy! in Ferndale

We Wear Pink brings women and non-binary improvisers to the Go Comedy! Improv Theater, 261 East Nine Mile Road in Ferndale, on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at 7:30 p.m.. The mission: bring these performers together for empowerment, bonding, performance and a richer improv community.

Ferndale

Go Comedy! Improv Theater

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Dr. Experimentor and the League of Evil: local students take on supervillains at Tibbits — Organizer image — Organizer image · Tibbits Opera House

Theatre & musicals

Oct 15, 2026

Dr. Experimentor and the League of Evil: local students take on supervillains at Tibbits

What's a supervillain to do when keeping his spot in the League of Evil means defeating his best friend, a superhero? Local students in grades 4 through 8 stage Dr. Experimentor and the League of Evil at Tibbits Opera House in Coldwater on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at 7 p.m.. Tickets are $10, fees included.

Coldwater

Tibbits Opera House

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Oct 15, 2026

An Evening in the Comedy Cauldron: a witches' night out at Go Comedy! in Ferndale

It's a witches' night out! Comedy troupe The Weirdos Mister invoke the spirit of cult classic The Craft at the Go Comedy! Improv Theater, 261 East Nine Mile Road in Ferndale, on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at 7:30 p.m., and it's all improvised. Tarot readings follow the show, and spooky cocktails flow all night.

Ferndale

Go Comedy! Improv Theater

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Theatre & musicals

Oct 15, 2026

Julia’s Super Sick Totally Gay Comedy Night: local LGBT+ stand-up in Ferndale

A little stand-up curious? Local comedian Julia Lynn Marsh serves up an hour of hot local talent at the Go Comedy! Improv Theater, 261 East Nine Mile Road in Ferndale, on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at 9 p.m., with hilarious jokes from local LGBT+ comedians. Straight audiences are encouraged to come out, you know, for a night of comedy.

Ferndale

Go Comedy! Improv Theater

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Dead Man’s Cellphone: Sarah Ruhl's comedy at the University of Michigan-Flint Theatre — Organizer image — Organizer image · Flint Institute of Music (Capitol, Whiting, Flint Rep)

Arts & culture

Oct 16, 2026

Dead Man’s Cellphone: Sarah Ruhl's comedy at the University of Michigan-Flint Theatre

A man dies quietly in a café, and his cell phone won't stop ringing. An ordinary woman answers it and gets tangled up in his grieving family, his mysterious past and an unexpected romance. Sarah Ruhl's comedy plays the University of Michigan-Flint Theatre, 327 East Kearsley Street in Flint, on Friday, October 16, 2026.

Flint

University of Michigan-Flint Theatre, 327 E Kearsley St, Flint, MI, 48502, United States

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Equus: Peter Shaffer's psychological thriller at The Ringwald Theatre in Ferndale

The Thorn: the story of Christ with music, aerial acts and dance at the Fox Theatre

The Fall Of The House Of Usher: Stagecrafters at the Baldwin Theatre in Royal Oak

Honky Tonk Laundry: a country musical at the Milliken Auditorium in Traverse City

Company: Stephen Sondheim's six-time Tony winner at Muskegon's Beardsley Theater

They Live (1988): a $7 movie night at the Redford Theatre

My Daddy is Haunted!: Planet Ant's original horror comedy in Hamtramck

Kanin Wren - A tribute to Taylor Swift

Kanin Wren Band

Art Garfunkel says farewell at the Fisher Theatre

The Carpenters Songbook: A Live Celebration at the Fisher Theatre

Dirty Dancing: The Musical brings live music and dance to the Fisher Theatre

Fisk for Footlights at Grosse Pointe Theatre

We Wear Pink: an all women and non-binary improv show at Go Comedy! in Ferndale

Dr. Experimentor and the League of Evil: local students take on supervillains at Tibbits

An Evening in the Comedy Cauldron: a witches' night out at Go Comedy! in Ferndale

Julia’s Super Sick Totally Gay Comedy Night: local LGBT+ stand-up in Ferndale

Dead Man’s Cellphone: Sarah Ruhl's comedy at the University of Michigan-Flint Theatre

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