Theater
The Outsiders
Based on the critically acclaimed book by S.E. Hinton and the film of the same name, this coming-of-age story follows 14-year-old protagonist Ponyboy Curtis as he navigates tensions between rival social groups in 1960s Oklahoma. The production has received accolades for its dynamic original score and its nuanced depiction of the complexities of teenage self-discovery, garnering four Tony Awards — including best musical — in 2024. March 3-15. $53+. Fisher Theatre, 3011 W Grand Blvd., Detroit; broadwayindetroit.com.
Disney’s The Lion King
Strutting giraffes, bounding antelope, and swooping songbirds will transport audiences to the African savannah when this wildly creative production returns to the Detroit Opera House this month. The six-time Tony Award-winning musical features stunningly immersive set pieces, award-winning choreography, and some of Broadway’s most beloved and recognizable music. March 12-April 5. $35+. Detroit Opera House, 1526 Broadway St., Detroit; broadwayindetroit.com.
All Things Equal: The Life and Trials of Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Follow the storied career and personal tribulations of the late Supreme Court justice, played by actress Michelle Azar, in this witty, fascinating, and surprisingly funny play by Tony Award-winning playwright Rupert Holmes. March 18. $47+. Fisher Theatre, 3011 W Grand Blvd., Detroit; broadwayindetroit.com.
Come From Away
Based on a true story, this Tony Award-winning musical follows events in the small town of Gander, Newfoundland, after nearly 7,000 airplane passengers and crew members were forced to land there on the morning of the Sept. 11, 2001, World Trade Center attacks. Embraced as honorary Newfoundlanders by the town’s welcoming residents, the passengers form enduring friendships as they prepare to return home to a new reality. March 18-April 12. $49+. Meadow Brook Theatre, 378 Meadow Brook Rd., Rochester; mbtheatre.com.
Music
Chris Botti
The Grammy Award-winning trumpeter and composer made himself a household name by collaborating with some of the biggest names in music, including Sting, Barbra Streisand, and Tony Bennett. Hear soulful ballads, jazz standards, and everything in between when Botti makes a stop at Music Hall this month. March 7. $98+. Music Hall Center for the Performing Arts, 350 Madison St., Detroit; musichall.org.
Colter Wall
The Canadian singer, musician, and songwriter will promote his newest album, Memories and Empties, with a stop at Detroit’s Fox Theatre this month. Known for his deep baritone voice and vivid lyrical storytelling, Wall’s blend of country, folk, and Western sounds has sold out venues in Las Vegas, Chicago, and beyond. Rising country star Kade Hoffman will kick off the show. March 14. $66+. Fox Theatre, 2211 Woodward Ave., Detroit; 313presents.com.
Rick Steves’ Europe: A Symphonic Journey
This adventurous new collaboration between the world-renowned travel expert and the Detroit Symphony Orchestra features performances of Europe’s most moving orchestral masterpieces interspersed with live, onstage commentary by Steves. March 27-28. $19+. Orchestra Hall, 3711 Woodward Ave., Detroit; dso.org.
Art
Detroit Red Wings Photographer Spotlight
View the work of five influential photographers whose unique perspectives have shaped and memorialized the visual legacy of Detroit’s cherished hockey franchise: Troy Anderson, Monica Bradburn, Allison Farrand, Dave Reginek, and Zack Silver. No cost with museum admission. Through March 8. Detroit Historical Museum, 5401 Woodward Ave., Detroit; detroithistorical.org.
A Heart and a Land
Artists Jordan Ann Craig and Joanna Keane Lopez explore the connections between Detroit and their shared communities in the American West at this dual exhibition curated by Allison Glenn. March 18. No cost. Library Street Collective, 1274 Library St., Detroit; lscgallery.com.
Handmade: The Crafting of America
This new exhibit at The Henry Ford documents the story of American craftsmanship through artifacts from four distinct chapters of American culture: folk art and crafts, the Shakers, the arts and crafts movement, and modern craft. No cost with museum admission. March 21-January 2027. The Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation, 20900 Oakwood Blvd., Dearborn; thehenryford.org.
Film
2026 Oscar-Nominated Short Films: Documentary
View all five of this year’s Academy Award nominees for documentary short film at this special Detroit Film Theatre viewing. The films, each running 40 minutes or less, cover a wide range of nonfiction topics. Feb. 22-March 12. $9+. Detroit Film Theatre, 5200 John R St., Detroit; dia.org.
Oscar-Winning Films
Get in the spirit for this year’s awards season at the Redford Theatre, where four Academy Award-winning films will screen this month: Greta Gerwig’s 2019 remake of Little Women, mobster classic Goodfellas, groundbreaking action-thriller Jurassic Park, and Shakespeare in Love, which took home a staggering seven Oscars at the 71st Academy Awards in 1999. March 8-28. $5+. Redford Theatre, 17360 Lahser Rd., Detroit; redfordtheatre.com.
Palestine 36
This historical drama by Palestinian filmmaker Annemarie Jacir portrays the 1936-1939 Arab revolt against British colonial rule in Palestine. The film premiered to a 20-minute standing ovation at the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival and made the December shortlist for best international film at the 98th annual Academy Awards. March 22. $11.75. Michigan Theater, 603 E Liberty St., Ann Arbor; marquee-arts.org.
My Father’s Shadow
Set against the backdrop of the 1993 Nigerian presidential election, this film follows young brothers Remi and Akin as they accompany their deadbeat dad on a trip to Lagos to collect an unpaid salary. Largely drawn from the life experiences of first-time director Akinola Davies Jr., the film features gripping performances by real-life brothers Godwin Chiemerie Egbo and Chibuike Marvelous Egbo in the lead roles. March 27-29. $11.50. Detroit Film Theatre, 5200 John R St., Detroit; dia.org.
This story originally appeared in the March 2026 issue of Hour Detroit magazine. To read more, pick up a copy of Hour Detroit at a local retail outlet. Click here to get our digital edition.
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