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A Study in Arts & Resistance: How DakhaBrakha Breaks Barriers
Eclectic. Innovative. Captivating. DakhaBrakha’s upcoming performance in Hill Auditorium is a vital artistic contribution to the University of Michigan’s Arts & Resistance theme semester.
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Behind the Program: Orquesta Sinfónica de Minería
Every opportunity we have to introduce new artists, ensembles, and repertoire to Ann Arbor becomes a highlight on a UMS performance season. This year, we are especially proud to welcome a number…
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A Fantastic Fall at the Freighthouse
From showcasing local talent, to welcoming families for interactive workshops, to premiering an all-new work inspired by the Ypsilanti’s rich history, take a look back at our favorite moments at the Freighthouse.
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A Deep Dive: The Plough and the Stars
Learn more about Druid Theatre’s October 2023 production of The Plough and the Stars, part of Sean O’Casey’s Dublin Trilogy.
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A Deep Dive: The Shadow of a Gunman
Learn more about Druid Theatre’s October 2023 production of The Shadow of a Gunman, part of Sean O’Casey’s Dublin Trilogy.
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A Deep Dive: Juno and the Paycock
Learn more about Druid Theatre’s October 2023 production of Juno and the Paycock, part of Sean O’Casey’s Dublin Trilogy.
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A Crash Course in the Irish Revolutionary Period
Before experiencing the Dublin Trilogy in the Power Center, read on for more information to help frame this period in Ireland’s rich history.
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Artist Statement: Renée Fleming on ‘Voice of Nature’
When I was 14, the film Soylent Green was released, a sci-fi thriller about a dystopian future of worldwide pollution, dying oceans, depleted resources, and rampant starvation. The story was set in…
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DruidO’Casey
This October, Irish theatre company Druid weaves Sean O’Casey’s three plays into an epic event of conflict, national identity, and the human toll of war.