Yes/No Detroit

This week went by super fast for some reason, and I'm glad it's Friday because I've had a cough all week, so I'm hoping I can get more rest this weekend to kick it.  & Juliet, Fisher Theatre, Detroit What I've been up to this week: Seeing & Juliet at the Fisher Theatre. I had been looking forward to this one but wasn't entirely familiar with its plot, other than it was a twist on Romeo & Juliet . A friend mentioned it's a jukebox musical, and I was like, what's that? Turns out it used pop songs from the last 20-25 years or so and it was a TON of fun—it probably ranks up there with my top musicals now (in case you're wondering: Waitress and Phantom of the Opera ). It's at the Fisher until April 12, and you can find more info about it here . Going to Sam's Club . Not the most exciting thing in the world, but we left Baby K with my parents last Saturday and had a quick lunch at Culver's by ourselves and went to Sam's, because...

*Disclosure: I have an ongoing media relationship with Broadway in Detroit. The opinions expressed here, however, are my own. Suffs is coming to the Fisher Theatre, I believe for the first time ever, this upcoming April, and I've never seen it before so I'm excited to attend. About the show: The first national tour of SUFFS, the acclaimed Tony Award®-winning musical about the passionate American women who fought tirelessly for the right to vote, will arrive In Detroit as part of the 2025-26 Broadway Season. The inspiring, award-winning musical is set to appear at the Fisher Theatre April 14 – 26, 2026. Tickets will be available online at www.BroadwayInDetroit.com . Created by Shaina Taub, the first woman to ever independently win Tony Awards for Best Book and Best Score in the same season, this “thrilling, inspiring and dazzlingly entertaining” (Variety) new musical boldly explores the triumphs and failures of a struggle for equality that’s far from over. It’s a given that the ...

All photos courtesy of Broadway in Detroit/Marc J. Franklin *Disclosure: I have an ongoing media relationship with Broadway in Detroit. The opinions expressed here, however, are my own. Hell's Kitchen, the musical from singer Alicia Keys, is coming to Detroit this year, and I'm excited to see it—I generally like her music.  Read on for more info and find out how to win a two-pack of tickets to opening night on December 2nd! About the show: AKW Productions and Broadway In Detroit are thrilled to announce the hit Broadway musical HELL’S KITCHEN will play the Fisher Theatre as part of the 2025-26 Broadway season. HELL’S KITCHEN, which is simultaneously playing to sold-out, rapturous audiences at the Shubert Theatre in New York City, will visit more than 30 cities in its first year on tour including Detroit on December 2 – 14, 2025. Tickets go...

*Disclosure: I have an ongoing media relationship with Broadway in Detroit. The opinions expressed here, however, are my own. TINA - The Tina Turner Musical is coming to the Fisher Theatre in Detroit this November—I saw it in 2022 at the Opera House, and it was great.  One of my lucky readers will win four tickets to see the show on opening night, Friday, November 21st, at 7:30pm! All photos courtesy of Broadway in Detroit/Manuel Harlan About the show: The smash hit TINA – The Tina Turner Musical has kicked off an all-new North American Tour. The tour will make a stop at Detroit’s Fisher Theatre November 21 – 23 for a limited 5 performance engagement. Tickets go on sale Friday, August 8 and will be available online at BroadwayInDetroit.com . TINA – The Tina Turner Musical was written by Tony Award nominee and Pulitzer Prize winner Katori Hall with Frank Ketelaar and Kees Prins. The new tour is produced by Crossroads Live North America. A full tour route is available at TinaOnBroadw...

Wheel of Fortune Live! is stopping by the Fisher Theatre in Detroit for its 2025 tour, and one of my lucky readers will win two tickets to attend.  I have never seen the Live show (just the televised version) so I'm looking forward to hopefully attending.  About the show: Sony Pictures Television and Right Angle Entertainment have announced that Wheel of Fortune LIVE!® will be stopping at Detroit’s Fisher Theatre on Thursday, November 25 at 7:30 p.m. as part of its 60-city national tour. Hosted by a celebrity guest host, Wheel of Fortune LIVE! brings the excitement of everyone’s favorite TV game show to life, giving fans the chance to solve puzzles, win prizes and possibly become a Wheel of Fortune®  TV contestant. Tickets are currently on sale, and will be available online at BroadwayInDetroit.com .  At Wheel of Fortune LIVE!, audience members will be randomly selected to come up on stage to spin the famous Wheel and show their skill by calling consonants, buying ...

I have been a fan of Postmodern Jukebox for a long time, and finally got to see them in concert last summer at the Fillmore Detroit. This year, they're coming back to Detroit, this time at the Fisher, and one of my lucky readers will win a pair of tickets to attend! About the show: Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox: Today’s Hits Yesterday is coming to Detroit’s Fisher Theatre Tuesday July 22, 2025 at 8:00 p.m. Tickets go on sale Friday, April 11 and will be available online at BroadwayInDetroit.com at 10:00 a.m. When New York City pianist Scott Bradlee created Postmodern Jukebox out of a basement in Queens in 2011, his goal was simple: to remake the pop hits of today into the classic sounds of the legends of yesterday. Miley Cyrus became The Platters. Bruno Mars became Frank Sinatra. The Spice Girls became The Andrews Sisters. Guns ’n’ Roses became Bessie Smith. Now, nearly a decade later, Postmodern Jukebox has grown to become a pop culture mainstay in its own right, having play...

I had to miss Beetlejuice the Musical the last time it was in town, because I had COVID, so I'm excited to see it this time - it'll be at the Fisher Theatre in Detroit from August 5 to 10. Read on to see how to win tickets to opening night! About the show: It’s showtime! Back by popular demand, the ghost-with-the-most is returning to Detroit in this edgy and irreverent Broadway musical comedy. BEETLEJUICE will play Detroit’s Fisher Theatre August 5 – 10. Tickets go on sale Friday, May 2 and will be available online at BroadwayInDetroit.com starting at 10:00 a.m. Based on Tim Burton’s dearly beloved film, this hilarious musical tells the story of Lydia Deetz, a strange and unusual teenager whose whole life changes when she meets a recently deceased couple and a demon with a thing for stripes. With an irreverent book, an astonishing set, and a score that’s out of this Netherworld, BEETLEJUICE is “SCREAMINGLY GOOD FUN!” (Variety). And under its uproarious surface (six feet under, ...

*Disclosure: I have been given tickets to the show in exchange for this post. The opinions expressed here, however, are my own. I have seen David Sedaris live in person maybe four to five times now: the first few were at Hill Auditorium, in Ann Arbor (on UM's campus), and I've seen him twice at the Fisher Theatre. His readings, just like his work, are very entertaining, and it's always great to meet him after the show to get one of his books signed.  He'll be at the Fisher Theatre next month, on April 8th - read below for more info! About the reading: David Sedaris, author of the previous bestsellers Calypso, Naked, Me Talk Pretty One Day, Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim , and regular National Public Radio contributor will be appearing for one night only at the Fisher Theatre on April 8, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. following the release of his newest books, Happy Go Lucky and Pretty Ugly. Tickets go on sale Friday, December 6 and will be available online at BroadwayInDet...

Another busy week, and today is finally the last day of February. I'm heading to Miami for a work trip on Sunday (yay, warmth!) but my flight is at 7am, which is going to be tough ...  Cactus Blossom from Texas Roadhouse What I've been up to this week: Dining out/getting takeout. Last Friday, I had a free cheesy bread coupon from Green Lantern to use - and I always forget they have a Southfield location on Telegraph now—so we double-dipped, so to speak: we picked up my bread, and then got Buddy's takeout as well, which was tasty, since we had some holiday gift cards to use. On Saturday night, we were seeing a movie at Emagine Novi, so we went to Texas Roadhouse around 7pm after for dinner. TXR is always tasty, but my husband and I both agreed we won't be going back on a weekend night for dinner anytime soon; it was a 50-60 minute wait (not a big deal; we put our name in on their online wait-list, and stopped by my parents' house for a second), and then when we got t...

Happy Valentine's Day to those that celebrate it! I am doing nothing today and honestly am kinda happy about it—I've had doctor appointments and other things to deal with all week. On Sunday I am going to Chicago for work, as well.  Burger, fries, and shake from Shake Shack What I've been up to this week: Dining out/getting takeout . Last Friday, I worked at the office, so a friend and I got Sweetgreen (pricey salads, but delicious) for lunch, and I also stopped at Paris Baguette. For dinner that night, I got my husband and I takeout from Pink Garlic, our favorite Indian place. On Saturday night, I did game night with a friend and her husband, and we got Shake Shake takeout—they're doing a deal every day through March, from 2-5pm daily you can get a free shake (~$6.50 value) if you spend $10+ at an in-store kiosk or in the app, so we were scrambling to get our app orders in by 4:55pm, lol. The code for that is SWEETSPOT, and I have a few other Shake Shack deals on my FB...

*Disclosure: I will be receiving something of value in exchange for this post. The opinions expressed here, however, are my own. Have you been to Ford House, in Grosse Pointe Shores? I have not, as of yet, but am looking forward to touring it sometime in 2025. It recently announced its 2025 lineup, which includes a new cabaret series, outdoor dining in the garden, and a summer of music featuring an ABBA salute. More info: Ford House, the historic home of Eleanor and Edsel Ford located in Grosse Pointe Shores, Michigan, is thrilled to announce a dynamic lineup of events for the 2025 season, showcasing a rich tapestry of cultural experiences reflecting the community spirit of the Grosse Pointe area.  Beloved experiences like guided tours of the Main Residence and gardens return, including the audience-favorite Nooks & Crannies Behind-the-Scenes Guided Tour and the All About Eleanor Guided Tour. New specialty guided tours will explore the Fords’ art collection, architectural eleme...

All photos by Jeremy Daniel *Disclosure: I have an ongoing media relationship with Broadway in Detroit. The opinions expressed below, however, are my own. The Wiz is coming to the Fisher Theatre in Detroit this upcoming June, and I'm a big Wizard of Oz fan but have never seen it, so I'm excited to attend. About the show: Producers Kristin Caskey, Mike Isaacson, Brian Anthony Moreland, Ambassador Theatre Group, Kandi Burruss, Todd Tucker and NETworks Presentations are thrilled to announce that tickets for the Detroit engagement of The Wiz coming to the Fisher Theatre June 17 – 29, 2025 will go on sale Saturday, November 30. Tickets can be purchased online at BroadwayInDetroit.com starting at 10:00 a.m. and in person at the Fisher Theatre box office starting at Noon. Everybody look around! The Tony Award®-winning Best Musical that took the world by storm is back and coming to Detroit! THE WIZ returns “home” to stages across America in an all-new Broadway tour, the first one in 40...