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We had the chance to catch up with jazz legend Bob James last week (he was in town to be inducted into the University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre, and Dance…

Moment in superposition. Photo by Kazuo Fukunaga. Painter Carolyn Reed Barritt is a UMS Artist in Residence this season. We’ve asked five artists from across disciplines to take “residence” at our performances…

Piano sensation Yuja Wang (left) performs with acclaimed violinist Leonidas Kavakos (right) on November 23, 2014. Photos by Ian Douglas and Marco Borggreve. We’re very excited for Yuja Wang’s return to Ann Arbor…

We’re getting ready for another visit from San Francisco Symphony on November 13 and 14, 2014. This visit celebrates the 70th birthday of music director Michael Tilson Thomas, and we wanted to share…

Drawing by Carolyn Reed Barritt, inspired by Théâtre de la Ville. Painter Carolyn Reed Barritt is a UMS Artist in Residence this season. We’ve asked five artists from across disciplines to take…

At the opening night reception for Théâtre de la Ville: UMS president Ken Fischer welcomed members of the creative team (on the left). Thanks to opening night supporters Frank Legacki and Alicia…

This October, UMS Education & Community Engagement hosted several events focused on accessibility, including a workshop for parents and caregivers and a day-long immersion for K-12 educators. Pictured here, participants at the…

A glimpse into a first-time traveler’s whirlwind experiences in Paris’ theater scene.

UMS launched a new Artists in “Residence” program during the 2014-2015 season. Five residents from across disciplines will take residence at our performances throughout our season. We’ll profile each resident here on…