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Upon retirement from the University after 36 years at UMS, Michael’s lasting artistic impact will be celebrated throughout the communities of UMS, the University of Michigan, and Ann Arbor, as well as throughout the performing arts field at large.

Hear from Christopher Rountree, founder and artistic director of musical collective Wild Up, about the ensemble’s origins, its performance philosophy, and why they champion works by the late composer Julius Eastman.

Dazzling debuts. International superstars. A focus on Arts & Resistance. Welcome to UMS’s 145th season.

Learn more about composer Julius Eastman and his 1974 minimalist masterpiece Femenine, performed by Wild Up in the 2022/23 season.

It was an honor to present Washington, D.C.-based Step Afrika! in UMS’s 2023/24 season. Founded in 1994 by C. Brian Williams, Step Afrika! is the first professional company dedicated to stepping, a…

As part of our upcoming April residency at the Ypsilanti Freighthouse, UMS is introducing a “Pay What You Wish” (PWYW) ticket model for three unique performances.

UMS has some exciting news to share with you today. As you know, we are always looking for ways to improve your experience with us and to make our website more user-friendly…

UMS announces a transition in programming leadership, as Michael Kondziolka retires after 36 years, passing the baton to Mark Jacobson in the 2023/24 season.

UMS donors Kathy and Bert Moberg have spent a lifetime developing their passion for the performing arts — especially theater.