Discover Detroit - Entertainment

City Theatre

Located in Hockeytown Café
2301 Woodward
Detroit, MI
313.471-3464

Co Co's House of Comedy

3000 East Jefferson Avenue, Detroit, MI 48226
313.259.9806

Home to some of the funniest local comedians, Co Co's has featured well-known comedians such as Michael Epps (Next Friday), and Steve Harvey, (The Steve Harvey Show)

Detroit Opera House

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1526 Broadway Street, Detroit, MI 48226
313.961.3500

Built by renowned architect C. Howard Crane in 1922, the Detroit Opera House is noted for its magnificently designed lobby, ornately vaulted and coffered plaster ceilings, and one of the largest performance and backstage areas in the country. The Opera House Ambassadors give talks and demonstrations and conduct tours through wardrobe, wigs and make-up, dressing rooms and the orchestra pit.

Detroit Symphony Orchestra

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3663 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI 48238
313.576.5111

Ten young society women founded the Detroit Symphony Orchestra, which performs at Orchestra Hall, in 1914. Briefly renamed the Paradise Theatre in 1941, Orchestra Hall went on to serve as one of America's premier jazz venues for such performers as Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, Count Basie and Duke Ellington.

Fisher Theatre

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3011 West Grand Boulevard, Detroit, MI
313.872.1000

The Fisher Theatre is located in one of the most magnificent buildings in Michigan. Designed by architect Albert Kahn, it was completed in 1928, named a Michigan Historical site in 1978, and a National Historical site in 1982.

Fox Theatre

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2211 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI
313.471.3200

Annual events held at the Fox include Sesame Street Live, Blue's Clues Live, David Copperfield and Lord of the Dance. The theatre also features a host of nationally and internationally renowned entertainers.

The Fox opened its doors in 1928; its magnificent interior is Oriental with elements of Hindu, Persian and Chinese architecture.

Gem Theatre

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333 Madison Avenue, Detroit, MI
313.963.9800

The Gem Theatre is a Mission-style building constructed of white sandstone and red brick, with artistic stone carvings and overhanging cornices. It has been restored since its opening in 1927 and features a premier restaurant called The Century Club.

Hart Plaza

Detroit, MI
313.877.8077

Right in the heart of the city, Hart Plaza is home to the Detroit summer festivals, including the International Jazz Fest, Taste Fest, Gospel Fest and a host of ethnic festivals.

The plaza, designed by Isamu Noguchi, has a grand waterfall located directly in the center of the festivities on the beautiful waterfront.

Palladium 12

211 South Woodward Avenue, Birmingham, MI 48009
248.644.3456

Opened in 2001, the Palladium offers excellent dining before and during the movie. The high-back leather chairs are equipped with tabletops to finish dinner or enjoy dessert.

State Theatre

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2115 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI
313.961.5450

The State Theatre is known as one of the hot spots in Detroit for concerts, auditions, dancing, and other popular events.

Built in 1925, the Italian Renaissance-influenced theatre has been providing entertainment in Detroit for almost 80 years.

Star Theatre-Southfield

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25333 West 12 Mile Road, Southfield, MI
248.372.2222

In 1997, the Star Southfield was created as the jewel in the Star crown. Now the most-attended movie theatre in the United States, it has set new standards for movie theatres nationally.

The Star Southfield offers three distinct theme lobbies: Hollywood Boulevard, Soundstage, and Historic Detroit.

Sound Stage, the home of a mammoth concession stand, is lined with scenes from all your favorite movies.
Hollywood Boulevard features restaurants like the Volcano Grill.
Historic Detroit is a walk down memory lane featuring some of Detroit's most beloved landmarks.