What a treat to see a classic story like Beaty and the Beast acted out in this classic, historic…read moretheatre. Outside, handills and sandwich boards announce the current performance. Inside, the smell of freshly popped popcorn will greet you as you make your way into the lobby/foyer. Despite the ornate gold fixtures and red velvet curtains in the auditorium that speak to the theatre's bygone days, it's now a family-friendly place so popcorn as a snack option is a hit. Ticket prices are reasonable so the whole family can experience live theatre without breaking the bank. The matinee performances on Saturdays and Sundays are perfect for kids and birthday parties are a regular event. At the end of performances, after curtain calls, the cast announce the names of the birthday boys and girls and everyone, including the audience, sings happy birthday. Community theatre is a wonderful way to showcase local talent and it's fun to see such an active group alive and well in historic Northville.

They have great shows and have for many years. I'm confused by the woman below who is complaining…read moreabout someone stopping her from texting during a show. She's in the wrong! You shouldn't text during a show. Also, the shows are based on classic fairytales and not Disney movies. I see all their shows and the kids I take are always impressed.

Lovely theatre inside one of the UofM buildings. I had never been before so I got a little confused…read moretrying to find the place (it's on the 2nd floor of the building) and then when I did I discovered I had to visit the box office which was back on another floor to buy my tickets. The line was a bit long and I had arrived REALLY close to curtain so I was stressed but once I got to the front it was relatively painless. I sat in balcony and had a lovely view of the stage. The seats were fairly comfortable (I didn't even need to get up and stretch during intermission!) and I thought the sound in the space was fantastic. The decor is not ornate like a lot of theatres around here but it's still lovely and filled with a lot of beautiful dark wood detailing. Parking in the area can be kind of sticky but I did luck out and found a meter spot right next to the building. But don't count on that. There's a parking garage a little west of there. Leave early to give yourself ample time to park there and hit the box office if you don't already have your tickets in your hot little hand.

The Mendelssohn Theatre, is this place tucked away in the back of the UofM building. I've been here…read more4 times now and each time I wasn't quite sure if that was the place. Amazingly enough every time I went here I got a groupon discount for the opera or a play, so its always been a really good deal at something like 2 for $20. A great date night outing with your special someone if you happen to catch an event (or a groupon). Once you do find this place, it is a very beautiful theatre, with a strong 'well worn' feeling to its stage, the type of feeling that tells you "great things happened here!". The Opera's we've seen were all very enjoyable, and each time we had a blast. The last one however, had some issues with the guy manning the projector for the translation (italian to english). In some cases he would either be too slow, and then quickly skip through sections of dialogue and in other cases you could 'swear' that they spoke more than the 8 words being projected. Either way, overall a great experience. Technical difficulties happen, so I'm not too hung up about it, it didn't detract from the overall store of the Opera.

If you are an adult beginning ballet, THIS is the place for you. I started with Alexandra in…read morebeginning ballet in Feb 2018. The adult class started with a handful of beginners, and over three terms, the class grows and grows, because some of us stuck out the year, and new people either return to ballet from prior training, but many start from zero. This makes sense to me, that people are searching for dance and fitness activities outside the gym and in new and engaging ways. I'm nearly 50, fresh off the couch, and am always pleased by the diversity in class in every way. I also expected to be the only male, and that has never been the case from the very start. If you are self-conscious, please know that this is a completely safe, non-judgemental space for all abilities, all sizes, all ages. Was fortunate enough to add another class per week and work with Camilla as well. Both instructors are great. The teaching is clear and compassionate (ballet is super difficult, and they acknowledge that). I appreciate the personal notes they give me, always pushing me to do and be better, but in kind and reasonable measure. The facility and parking off Boardwalk is a saving grace (downtown A2 is a no go for me), the studio is new, bright, huge, airy. With the Aviary across the hall, the people watching and atmosphere in the overall facility is fun. I highly recommend this school. I plan to dance with them for years to come, it's always a pleasure to attend class. Of course, be warned that if you have never danced ballet, expect lots of frustration. But at this school and with these instructors, it will get better.

I've danced here since I was a young child and I have enjoyed every minute! For children, the…read morestudio teaches based off of the Royal Academy of Dance Syllabi; for the adult open classes, it is a mix of Russian, Cechetti, and British methods. Alexandra teaches the younger kids and is great with them. She is friendly, fun, and a great teacher all at the same time! Camilla teaches the teens and adults and has a much more stoic and serious aura, but is equally as friendly and as great of a teacher as Alexandra. There is a range of abilities, ages, and levels; everybody is welcome and can work at their own pace. The instructors are very understanding of the different strengths/weaknesses that different students have and give just the right amount of corrections. For the adult open classes, certain classes have a variety of levels of dancers, and different students are able to dance to the level that they are best challenged. All of the dancers are also very friendly and hard-workers. Please stop by!

Saw two recent plays at the Tipping Point. In Ma: Gilda Radner/Gene Wilder two person play was…read moreOUTSTANDING. Actors portrayed their individual personalities and their relationship beautifully. Just saw "The Revolutionists" also wonderful with amazing actors, great humor, and social/historical message.

We went to see Gene & Gilda a play about Gene Wilder and Gilda Radner. It only had two actors and…read morethey were fantastic! It has to be quite a challenge to play such public figures, especially in Gilda's home town! We were fortunate to be at a preview show which involved a Q&A afterwards with the director. It was fascinating to hear about how his vision came to life. The theater is very small, not a bad seat in the house. We will definitely go back for more performances!

I went to this venue for the first time yesterday for a chamber music concert. It was a…read morecomfortable, intimate room, with good, natural sound, perfect for hearing small ensembles. The place comes by the House part of the name honestly - it is a house and it feels like home. If you are a fan of small group and chamber concerts, you owe yourself a visit here.

Intimate concert venue in middle of downtown showcasing art exhibits and other small events…read moreprobably that can accommodate close to 60 people. Actually Invited by fellow yelper Friend and Artist herself Madhurima Ganguly and decided to check this place. She along with 2 other artists had displayed amazing exhibits . I had the pleasure of talking with them about their work. You can see more of Madhurima's work on her Instagram: madhurimag1 Pros : --------- In Downtown Close to parking lots and street parking Available Next to Farmer's market Affordable Event Space

Fun fun fun!!!!! What a great night. If you want something to do instead of the same old, same…read moreold give this venue a shot. This was a gift so my daughter picked out the painting. There is a calendar with the painting they are painting. You can book parties. This may be our new family group outing.

Just finished a great class. The instructor was very kind and patient with the class. It was a…read morewonderful experience I will be back.

The Michigan Theater is genuinely one of my favorite places in Ann Arbor. Watching movies here…read morefeels special every single time. Whether it's a new release or seeing classics like Star Wars, LOTR, or The Big Lebowski on the big screen, the experience is incredible. The theater itself is breathtaking too. Around 1600 seats, the balcony, the chandelier, and the nearly 100-year-old organ that rises up before the movie starts while someone plays it live. It honestly feels magical in a way that no modern theater does anymore. Even just seeing the marquee glowing outside at night feels iconic. The whole place has this timeless energy to it that makes going to the movies feel important again. Whenever someone asks me my favorite place in Ann Arbor, this is my answer.

Historic needs to never be demolished…read more Good popcorn Good red velvet. Good choice in indie showings just go to one

Great venue! It's a nonprofit so you have to have a membership if you want to drink there. We saw…read morelocal classical pianist BLKBOK. He did a Juneteenth show there and it was amazing. Great music with a lot of history sprinkled in.

When you talk about community theater/music, you have to think of the ark. The quality of…read moreperformers that the art attracts is truly amazing. Tonight I'm here to see. BlkBok, a classical/fusion electronic artist. Being a Detroit native, performing at the sort of like a homecoming. What I love about the arc is that it is really run by volunteers and as a nonprofit. The other aspect, which is great is that it's an intimate space, you are not far from the performers at any seat. I highly recommend this for entertainment in Ann Arbor..