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STAGE & SCREEN BONSTELLE THEATER Albert Kahn designed this stunning theater, which was acquired by WSU in the ’50s. Performers such as Lily Tomlin and Tom Sizemore graced the stage before they shot up to superstardom. DETROIT FILM THEATRE Before Sundance there was the DFT. Located in the Detroit Institute of Arts, this is one of the premier film programs in the world. And it isn’t just art films. Despite the intellectual quotient of most of the offerings, the DFT is truly about loving film and has fun with the schedule, peppering it with unusual B-movies (such as the William Castle tribute, complete with all the original gimmicks) and gems from around the globe. DETROIT OPERA HOUSE Built in 1922 by C. Howard Crane, it was designed with acoustic perfection like the grand opera houses of Europe. One of the last remaining places for which people still dress up, it’s a beautifully revamped, world-class venue of which Detroit can be proud. DETROIT PUPPET THEATRE There are only a handful of operating puppet theaters in America. Detroit has always been at the forefront. DPT has been around for 70 years and is still entertaining young and old and celebrating the joys of puppetry. In addition to the weekend shows, there are also workshops. Check out the vintage puppets on display throughout the building. DETROIT SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA A 60-million-dollar renovation to Orchestra Place created the “Max.” Home to the world-renowned Detroit Symphony Orchestra, it is both a visual and acoustical pleasure. Nothing compares to live orchestra at this stunning venue. THE FISHER THEATRE A late ’20s vaudeville and movie house, the Fisher Theatre was remodeled with rich woods, marble and bronze in ’61 by the Nederlander family. The just-over 2,000-seat theater is intimate with exceptional sightlines, and as an elegant world-class venue for the performing arts, it plays host to big Broadway productions and big-name stars. FOX THEATRE The crown jewel of Detroit’s theater district, this Siamese-Byzantine palace has been wowing theater lovers since 1928, when it was built as one of the premier movie houses of the day. The Ilitch family bought and restored this beauty in 1987, and today you can see big concerts and shows, comedians and occasional classic movies. GEM & CENTURY THEATRES This historic and intimate theater was the heaviest building ever moved (it used to be on Woodward) and is home to Menopause the Musical, the longest running show in Detroit showbiz history. The upscale Century Grille restaurant and patio completes the evening-on-the-town package. HILBERRY THEATRE The Hilberry is home to the Hilberry Repertory Theatre Co., the place to see theater students perfecting their craft at ultra-reasonable prices. IMAX AT THE HENRY FORD The largest movie screen in Michigan. Not only do they show the typical “wow Œem” IMAX fare, you can often see first run movies on the six by eight story screen. MASONIC TEMPLE Since its opening in 1926, the Masonic has been one of the largest and most glorious theater houses in the country and currently plays host to top Broadway hits. PURPLE ROSE THEATRE Actor Jeff Daniels started this back in Œ91 to give Midwestern actors, directors and writers a venue. It worked. The Purple Rose specializes in developing new plays, which is what the tradition of American theater is all about. © 2006 Guide to Detroit, LLC • Last modified: Thu, Aug 17, 2006 |