Music Hall Teaches Kids
OUR MISSION
The historic Music Hall, through its presentations and productions (including commissions of original artistic work), provides Southeastern Michigan with high quality performing arts programs and education that reflect the diverse mix of cultures that make up our community. Music Hall is Detroit's "People's Theater" – the place for high quality but non-elitist performing arts and education with an emphasis on dance, theater and music, particularly Jazz. Music Hall aims to be the most accessible, inclusive and culturally diverse performing arts institution in the country.
HISTORY
Founded in 1928, Music Hall has evolved from a premier live theater venue into Detroit's only venue presenting a full spectrum of the performing arts—music, dance, and theater—while preserving its historic legacy and serving as a vibrant hub for local, national, and international talent.
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Where Every Genre Finds Its Stage
Inside Music Hall
Since opening in 1928, Music Hall has been a cultural cornerstone of downtown Detroit - evolving with the times while staying rooted in artistic excellence. Under Vince Paul's visionary leadership since 2006, the venue has transformed with new spaces like Aretha's Jazz Café, 3Fifty Terrace, and the Music Hall Amphitheater. Today, Music Hall continues to thrive as a vibrant, inclusive hub for music, theater, and dance.
Welcome to the Julius V. Combs
Music Hall Archive Gallery
Celebrate 90 years of Detroit's Music Hall with this free, immersive exhibit on the 5th floor. Open weekdays 10am–6pm and during shows, the gallery highlights nine decades of performers, events, and unforgettable moments.
Step off the vintage elevator into a journey through Detroit's performing arts history — explore decade-by-decade or dive into digital exhibits on dance, stage plays, or jazz. Sit in plush red velvet for a CINERAMA throwback, try the conductor's podium, or peek into a 1928 dressing room.
Where History Comes Alive
Tour of Music Hall
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