Wednesday 19 June 2013

Popular Theaters and Concert Halls in Detroit

By Frank Herbert


Believed to have a reputation 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 melodramatic performances on the stage as well as all differing kinds of music. Detroit theaters offerings range all the way from dramas, comedies, the classics, musicals and children's theater to instructional classes and workshops. Theaters in Detroit are acoustically amazing and architecturally surprising, with lots of historic buildings continuing the art of theatre and music.

The Fillmore Detroit

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

Wharton Center

Detroit's largest performing humanities location, the Wharton Theatre has 4 unique stages that offer Broadway shows, dance performances, famous acts and classical music. The Wharton Center is recognised worldwide for its performances and commissions in theatre and music. Performances occur at the Cobb Great Hall, Pasant Theatre, MSU Concert Auditorium 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 jazz, dance and other arts with over 100 performances every season. The Wharton has a large capacity and diversity of facilities to simply be Detroit's most flexible performance venue, in addition to being the vanguard of prominence in the arts community of Detroit and Michigan.

The Majestic

Originally built in 1915, today the Majestic Theatre is billed as one of the premiere concert halls in Detroit, featuring live folk, jazz, blues, rock and more. As well as live music, The Majestic also offers billards, bowling and food in the Majestic Cafe. The Alley deck is a roof-top out of doors terrace bar open May-September for drinks during shows at the Wizardry Stick, one of Detroit's top onstage music venues. The Magic Stick has been honored by the likes of Rolling Stone Magazine and the Metro Times. Acts passing throughout the Majestic Theatre and Magic Stick include Sick of It All, Black Flag, Dark Star Orchestra and local Detroit hip-hop group The Anonymous.

Harpos Concert Theatre

For those who like their rock as hard 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 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 being the Detroit Orchestra?s performance locale, the Orchestra Hall. Built in 1919, the Orchestra Hall has excellent acoustics, cutting edge audio-visual capability 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 the grandeur that may 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 party 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 occurs. Opposite Atrium and Allesee Hall can also be exploited 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 sumptuously adorned with marble inlays and wood wall paneling, wooden floors and designer glass, italian leather chairs and marble tabletops. The Herman and Sharon Frankel Donor 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 create sculptures to incorporate in the lounge. Enjoyed by guests on performance nights, the lounge is also an excellent location for personal 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 rectangular geometrics as the cultured, 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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