By Frank Herbert
Thought to have a name for industry, the abundance and quality of Detroit theaters show that town has culture too. Theaters in Detroit accommodate visitors and residents trying to find theatrical performances on the stage as well as all different types of music. Detroit theaters offerings range from dramas, comedies, the classics, musicals and children's theater to instructional classes and workshops. Theaters in Detroit are acoustically superb and architecturally striking, with numerous historic buildings continuing the art of theatre and music.
The Fillmore Detroit
A classy venue built in the 1920s as a film house, the Detroit Fillmore was reconstructed and revitalised as a concert venue, but kept the signature candelabrums and grandiose form of its origins. Today, the Fillmore hosts often big name rock acts like Floggy Molly, Lenny Kravitz and Jane's Addiction. The Fillmore has a state-of-the-art audio and visible to accompany the acts that take the stage, and can accommodate the massive number of guests that go with the enormous name acts that it books. Both all ages and 21+ events are scheduled at the Fillmore and depend on the event. The Fillmore offers its guests indulgent nibbles like Philly Steak Sandwiches, Western Burgers and nachos, as well as a full selection of wine, lager and mixed cocktails. Nearby restaurants endorsed by the Fillmore are Rub BBQ, Centaur, Town Pump, Bucharest Grill, Bookie's and Elwood Diner.
Wharton Center
The Fillmore Detroit
A classy venue built in the 1920s as a film house, the Detroit Fillmore was reconstructed and revitalised as a concert venue, but kept the signature candelabrums and grandiose form of its origins. Today, the Fillmore hosts often big name rock acts like Floggy Molly, Lenny Kravitz and Jane's Addiction. The Fillmore has a state-of-the-art audio and visible to accompany the acts that take the stage, and can accommodate the massive number of guests that go with the enormous name acts that it books. Both all ages and 21+ events are scheduled at the Fillmore and depend on the event. The Fillmore offers its guests indulgent nibbles like Philly Steak Sandwiches, Western Burgers and nachos, as well as a full selection of wine, lager and mixed cocktails. Nearby restaurants endorsed by the Fillmore are Rub BBQ, Centaur, Town Pump, Bucharest Grill, Bookie's and Elwood Diner.
Wharton Center
Detroit's biggest performing humanities venue, the Wharton Theatre has 4 unique stages that offer Broadway shows, dance performances, famous acts and classical music. The Wharton Center is recognized worldwide for its performances and commissions in theatre and music. Performances occur at the MSU Concert Auditorium, Cobb Great Hall, Pasant Theatre and Fairchild Theatre. Past performances have included the Lion King, The Phantom of the Opera and Wicked. The Wharton is also extremely inquisitive about promoting dance, jazz and other arts with over 100 performances each season. The Wharton has a large capacity and diversity of facilities to simply be Detroit's most flexible performance venue, as well as being the vanguard of excellence in the arts community of Detroit and Michigan.
The Majestic
First built in 1915, today the Majestic Theatre is billed as amongst the premiere concert halls in Detroit, featuring live jazz, blues, rock, folk and more. As well as onstage music, The Majestic also offers bowling, billiards and food in the Majestic Cafe. The Alley deck is a roof-top outside terrace bar open May-September for drinks during shows at the Wizardry Stick, one of Detroit's top live music locales. The Magic Stick has been praised by the likes of Rolling Stone Magazine and the Metro Times. Acts passing across the Magic Stick and the Majestic Theatre include Sick of It All, Black Flag, Dark Star Orchestra and local Detroit hip-hop musicians The Anonymous.
Harpos Concert Theatre
For those who like their rock as tough as metal, Detroit does it right at Harpos Concert Theatre. Designed in 1939 by Charles N. Agree, the theatre has a definite Deco style complete with neon signs and marquee. Today it rages on as one of the best underground and metal concert halls in Detroit, with large name acts like Soulfly, Black Veil Brides and Children of Bodom.
Max M. Fisher Orchestra Hall
The Max M. Fisher Music Center comprises a variety of facilities, one of which is the Detroit Orchestra?s performance venue, the Orchestra Hall. Built in 1919, the Orchestra Hall has glorious acoustics, cutting edge audio-visual capacity and a 2000 guest capacity. Decorated in the opulent style that was preferred during its birth time, the Orchestra Hall is chicly decorated in a classic style that captures all of the grandeur that could be a night out at the symphony.
The Music Box at Max M. Fisher
For smaller performances or available for non-public events, The Music Box seats 450 for performances or 320 at feast tables. The Music Box is acoustically designed, and also capable of providing audio and visual support for performances or private events. The Music Box even has lovely maple woods floors for dancing if the occasion occurs. Opposite Atrium and Allesee Hall may also be utilised to accommodate larger parties or functions, private or public.
Herman and Sharon Frankel Donor Lounge at Max M. Fisher
Before events, guests might enjoy the Herman and Sharon Frankel Donor Lounge at Max M. Fisher. The lounge is richly finished with marble inlays
The Majestic
First built in 1915, today the Majestic Theatre is billed as amongst the premiere concert halls in Detroit, featuring live jazz, blues, rock, folk and more. As well as onstage music, The Majestic also offers bowling, billiards and food in the Majestic Cafe. The Alley deck is a roof-top outside terrace bar open May-September for drinks during shows at the Wizardry Stick, one of Detroit's top live music locales. The Magic Stick has been praised by the likes of Rolling Stone Magazine and the Metro Times. Acts passing across the Magic Stick and the Majestic Theatre include Sick of It All, Black Flag, Dark Star Orchestra and local Detroit hip-hop musicians The Anonymous.
Harpos Concert Theatre
For those who like their rock as tough as metal, Detroit does it right at Harpos Concert Theatre. Designed in 1939 by Charles N. Agree, the theatre has a definite Deco style complete with neon signs and marquee. Today it rages on as one of the best underground and metal concert halls in Detroit, with large name acts like Soulfly, Black Veil Brides and Children of Bodom.
Max M. Fisher Orchestra Hall
The Max M. Fisher Music Center comprises a variety of facilities, one of which is the Detroit Orchestra?s performance venue, the Orchestra Hall. Built in 1919, the Orchestra Hall has glorious acoustics, cutting edge audio-visual capacity and a 2000 guest capacity. Decorated in the opulent style that was preferred during its birth time, the Orchestra Hall is chicly decorated in a classic style that captures all of the grandeur that could be a night out at the symphony.
The Music Box at Max M. Fisher
For smaller performances or available for non-public events, The Music Box seats 450 for performances or 320 at feast tables. The Music Box is acoustically designed, and also capable of providing audio and visual support for performances or private events. The Music Box even has lovely maple woods floors for dancing if the occasion occurs. Opposite Atrium and Allesee Hall may also be utilised to accommodate larger parties or functions, private or public.
Herman and Sharon Frankel Donor Lounge at Max M. Fisher
Before events, guests might enjoy the Herman and Sharon Frankel Donor Lounge at Max M. Fisher. The lounge is richly finished with marble inlays
For those who like their rock as tough as metal, Detroit does it right at Harpos Concert Theatre. Designed in 1939 by Charles N. Agree, the theatre has a definite Deco style complete with neon signs and marquee. Today it rages on as one of the best underground and metal concert halls in Detroit, with large name acts like Soulfly, Black Veil Brides and Children of Bodom.
Max M. Fisher Orchestra Hall
The Max M. Fisher Music Center comprises a variety of facilities, one of which is the Detroit Orchestra?s performance venue, the Orchestra Hall. Built in 1919, the Orchestra Hall has glorious acoustics, cutting edge audio-visual capacity and a 2000 guest capacity. Decorated in the opulent style that was preferred during its birth time, the Orchestra Hall is chicly decorated in a classic style that captures all of the grandeur that could be a night out at the symphony.
The Music Box at Max M. Fisher
For smaller performances or available for non-public events, The Music Box seats 450 for performances or 320 at feast tables. The Music Box is acoustically designed, and also capable of providing audio and visual support for performances or private events. The Music Box even has lovely maple woods floors for dancing if the occasion occurs. Opposite Atrium and Allesee Hall may also be utilised to accommodate larger parties or functions, private or public.
Herman and Sharon Frankel Donor Lounge at Max M. Fisher
Before events, guests might enjoy the Herman and Sharon Frankel Donor Lounge at Max M. Fisher. The lounge is richly finished with marble inlays and designer glass, wood wall paneling and wooden floors, marble tabletops and italian leather chairs. The Herman and Sharon Frankel Donor Lounge commissioned glass artists Lucio Bubacco of Murano, the birthplace and capital of art glass, as well as Ginny Ruffner and Martin Blank of Seattle to form sculptures to incorporate in the lounge. Enjoyed by guests on performance nights, the lounge is also a superb location for non-public dinners and events for at least 100 guests.
The Atrium at Max M. Fisher
An attractive setting for any event, on concert nights guests are able to explore the Atrium's four stories of glass, mahogany and Silverwater limestone floor. Designed with oblong geometrics as the aesthetic, the Atrium is colorfully lit to showcase its minimalist and modern beauty, leaving guests to appreciate the easy beauty of its deliberately selected structural elements.
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Max M. Fisher Orchestra Hall
The Max M. Fisher Music Center comprises a variety of facilities, one of which is the Detroit Orchestra?s performance venue, the Orchestra Hall. Built in 1919, the Orchestra Hall has glorious acoustics, cutting edge audio-visual capacity and a 2000 guest capacity. Decorated in the opulent style that was preferred during its birth time, the Orchestra Hall is chicly decorated in a classic style that captures all of the grandeur that could be a night out at the symphony.
The Music Box at Max M. Fisher
For smaller performances or available for non-public events, The Music Box seats 450 for performances or 320 at feast tables. The Music Box is acoustically designed, and also capable of providing audio and visual support for performances or private events. The Music Box even has lovely maple woods floors for dancing if the occasion occurs. Opposite Atrium and Allesee Hall may also be utilised to accommodate larger parties or functions, private or public.
Herman and Sharon Frankel Donor Lounge at Max M. Fisher
Before events, guests might enjoy the Herman and Sharon Frankel Donor Lounge at Max M. Fisher. The lounge is richly finished with marble inlays and designer glass, wood wall paneling and wooden floors, marble tabletops and italian leather chairs. The Herman and Sharon Frankel Donor Lounge commissioned glass artists Lucio Bubacco of Murano, the birthplace and capital of art glass, as well as Ginny Ruffner and Martin Blank of Seattle to form sculptures to incorporate in the lounge. Enjoyed by guests on performance nights, the lounge is also a superb location for non-public dinners and events for at least 100 guests.
The Atrium at Max M. Fisher
An attractive setting for any event, on concert nights guests are able to explore the Atrium's four stories of glass, mahogany and Silverwater limestone floor. Designed with oblong geometrics as the aesthetic, the Atrium is colorfully lit to showcase its minimalist and modern beauty, leaving guests to appreciate the easy beauty of its deliberately selected structural elements.
About the Author:
Frank Herbert has been interested in Detroit theatres and concert halls for many years. The author has written op-eds and editorial pieces about attractions Detroit has to offer for many web publications. For more information about theaters and concert halls in Detroit, please visit his site.