Concert Venues and Popular Theaters in Detroit

By Frank Herbert


Known to have a name for industry, the abundance and quality of Detroit theaters show that city has culture too. Theaters in Detroit accommodate visitors and residents attempting to find melodramatic performances on the stage as well as all different sorts of music. Detroit theaters offerings go from dramas, comedies, the classics, musicals and children's theater to instructional classes and workshops. Theaters in Detroit are acoustically wonderful and architecturally striking, with lots of historical buildings continuing the art of theatre and music.

The Fillmore Detroit

A sublime location built in the 1920s as a motion picture house, the Detroit Fillmore was renovated and reinvigorated as a concert locale, but kept the signature candelabrums and grandiose type of its origins. Today, the Fillmore hosts mostly big name rock acts like Floggy Molly, Lenny Kravitz and Jane's Dependence. The Fillmore has a state-of-the-art audio and visible to go with the acts that hit the stage, and can accommodate the enormous number of guests that accompany the enormous name acts that it books. Both all ages and 21+ events are booked at the Fillmore and rely on the event. The Fillmore offers its guests indulgent snacks like Philly Steak Sandwiches, Western Burgers and nachos, as well as a full choice of wine, beer and mixed cocktails. Nearby trattorias recommended by the Fillmore are Centaur, Town Pump, Rub BBQ, Elwood Diner, Bucharest Grill and Bookie's.

Wharton Center

Detroit's biggest performing humanities locale, the Wharton Theatre has 4 unique stages that offer Broadway shows, dance performances, famous acts and classical music. The Wharton Center is recognised globally 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 Wicked, Lion King and the Phantom of the Opera. The Wharton is also extremely fascinated by promoting jazz, dance and other arts with over 100 performances each season. The Wharton has a sizeable capacity and diversity of facilities to easily be Detroit's most flexible performance venue, in addition to being the vanguard of excellence in the humanities community of Detroit and Michigan.

The Majestic

Built originally in 1915, today the Majestic Theatre is billed as one of the premiere concert halls in Detroit, featuring live blues, rock, folk, jazz and more. In addition to music, The Majestic also offers billards, bowling and food in the Majestic Cafe. The Alley deck is a roof-top outside patio bar open May-September for cocktails during shows at the Wizardry Stick, one of Detroit's top onstage music locales. The Magic Stick has been feted by the likes of Rolling Stone Magazine and the Metro Times. Acts passing across the Majestic Theatre and the Magic Stick include Dark Star Orchestra, Sick of It All, Black Flag and local Detroit hip hop act The Anonymous.

Harpos Concert Theatre

For those that 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 along with neon signs and marquee. Today it rages on as among the best underground and metal concert halls in Detroit, with big name acts like Children of Bodom, Soulfly and Black Veil Brides.

Max M. Fisher Orchestra Hall

The Maximum M. Fisher Music Center is comprised of a selection 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 elegantly decorated in a classic style that captures all the grandeur that is a night out at the symphony.

The Music Box at Max M. Fisher

For smaller performances or available for private events, The Music Box seats 450 for performances or 320 at banquet tables. The Music Box is acoustically designed, and also capable of providing audio and visual support for performances or non-public events. The Music Box even has lovely maple woods floors for dancing if the occasion happens. 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 luxuriously finished with marble inlays and wood wall paneling, wooden floors and designer glass, marble tabletops and italian leather chairs. The lounge commissioned glass artists Lucio Bubacco of Murano, the birthplace and capital of art glass, as well as Martin Blank and Ginny Ruffner of Seattle to form sculptures to incorporate in the lounge. Enjoyed by guests on concert nights, the lounge is also a superb location for private dinners and events for as much as 100 guests.

The Atrium at Max M. Fisher

A stunning setting for any event, on concert nights guests can explore the Atrium's four stories of glass, mahogany and Silverwater limestone floor. Designed with oblong geometrics as the classy, the Atrium is colorfully lit to demonstrate its minimalist and modern beauty, leaving guests to appreciate the simple wonder of its purposively selected structural elements.




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