Events
Home for the Holidays
Detroit Symphony OrchestraCelebrate the season with one of Detroit’s favorite holiday traditions! The DSO and special guests bring the magic of the holidays to life with festive favorites performed in the warmth of Orchestra Hall. Approved tickets are required. Sign up only after the form is released. Early sign-ups will not be accepted.
A Gospel Holiday Celebration
Detroit Opera HouseCelebrate the season with a joyful, Detroit-made celebration of the music that moves the spirit. Featuring powerhouse headliners including Kim Burrell, The Clark Sisters, and Donald Lawrence, plus local gospel choirs and the Detroit Opera Orchestra onstage. This one-night event brings together sacred classics and popular favorites in a night of community, energy, and praise.
American Street Dancer
Detroit Opera HouseRennie Harris weaved a vibrant blend of street and tap dance styles to highlight unique forms from across the United States. American Street Dance feature a live hip-hop orchestra with a DJ, bucket players, and beatboxers, and an appearance by Detroit's own House of Jit. Approved tickets are required. Sign up only after the
Dance Theatre of Harlem
Detroit Opera HouseDance Theatre of Harlem is a Detroit favorite! Arthur Mitchell created the company in New York City after making history in 1955 as the first Black principal dancer at New York City Ballet. Now a singular presence in the ballet world, the Dance Theatre of Harlem Company tours nationally and internationally, presenting a powerful vision
THE NACIREMA SOCIETY
Set in 1964 in Montgomery, Alabama, as the Nacirema Society is preparing for its 100th anniversary debutante ball, audiences are invited to step into Cleage’s keenly observed world of African American Society. With young love brewing, old family skeletons rattling, intense social expectation and national media attention abounding …what could possibly go awry?
Stayin’ Alive: The Bee Gees & Beyond with Rajaton
Detroit Symphony OrchestraBreak out your sequins and bellbottoms—we’re celebrating the best of The Bee Gees and beyond! “You Should Be Dancing” in your seat as world-renowned a cappella sensation Rajaton brings smooth harmonies to hits that lit up the disco scene. Relive the magic of an unforgettable era in this high-octane concert! Learn More: https://www.dso.org/events-and-tickets/events/26-27-winter/the-bee-gees-and-beyond-with-rajaton
Young Peoples Family Concerts, Symphony in Space
Detroit Symphony OrchestraEnlist in Symphonic Starforce, board the Sonic Spaceship, and set a course for intergalactic musical adventure! The villainous Lieutenant Tritone is stealing the three legendary Orb Crystals that maintain peace and order among the star systems. Join Captain Enrico and the autonomous bot, A440, in a cosmic race to thwart Lieutenant Tritone. Approved tickets
Heard it Through the Grapevine: The Best of Funk and Soul
Detroit Symphony OrchestraGet in the groove and feel the rhythm with the chart-topping hits of Funk and Soul. Vocalists Ty Taylor and Maiya Sykes celebrate the timeless spirit of artists including Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, Gladys Knight, James Brown, Kool & the Gang, and more. Approved tickets are required. Sign up only after the form is
THURGOOD
Thurgood is the inspiring true story of Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall, an American hero. Brimming with wit, warmth and wisdom and set at Howard University, this play tells the captivating tale of Justice Marshall’s extraordinary life. From his childhood in Baltimore to arguing the 1954 landmark case Brown v. Board of Education, to becoming