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Greetings from the desk of Vince Paul

As we get into giving season, I have a question. What's your favorite thing about Music Hall? If you attend shows or perform in Aretha's Jazz Cafe, and catch our Cafe Chronicles podcasts that dive deeper with these artists, you might say that Music Hall's commitment to community is a favorite thing. 225 nights a year dedicated to community artist development, whaaaat?! We appreciate any contributions to helping sustain this commitment. Thank you! https://musichall.networkforgood.com/

Superstar Patti LaBelle will grace the Main Stage on the 15, and Detroit will come correct so have fun creating your concert chic ensemble. Then, a special event for the Vietnamese community and a super fun night with Bollywood legend Udit Narayan and his son Aditya — these nights make us happy because the performing arts are a master class in bringing people together. 

And then there's 16 Cafe shows because, see above. Pro tip: Macedonian soul-funk guru Vladimir Cetkar is close to breaking out, so catch him on the 14th and you can say, I saw him 'when'.  COMMUNITY is how we roll and we love you for rolling with us. 

Don't forget, you can reserve a Jazz Cafe table before every show. Please note there’s an abridged menu on Main Stage show nights Menu so we can serve everyone in time for the curtain.

As always, "I'll see you downtown"

Vince Paul, President and Artistic Director
Where Every Genre Finds Its Stage

orsa Music Hall

Orsa Music Hall Detroit is a cultural cornerstone downtown, home to four vibrant venues that each bring their own magic. The historic Main Stage Theater hosts world-class performances from Broadway to ballet. Aretha's Jazz Café offers an intimate setting for soulful jazz, spoken word, and live R&B. 3Fifty Terrace is the city's go-to rooftop nightclub with skyline views and high-energy vibes. And coming soon, the Music Hall Expansion will usher in a new era with a state-of-the-art concert hall, creative studios, and rooftop dining—redefining Detroit's performing arts scene.

Discover History

Built in 1928 as the Wilson Theatre

Commissioned by Matilda Dodge Wilson and designed by architect William Kapp.

Renamed Music Hall in 1944

Henry Reichhold purchased the Music Hall for concerts of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra including nationwide broadcasts of the Ford Sunday Evening Hour

Michigan Opera Theatre launched in 1972

After a decade of Cinerama, Music Hall restored to a variety Performing Arts Center

In 2026, Detroit's Global Cultural Gateway renamed orsa Music Hall

Multi-genre presentations reflecting metro Detroit's wide array of cultures

Artists-in-Residence

Music Hall presents over 300 performances a year across our three stages, but did you know we also produce original work? Please allow us to introduce to you here our outstanding array of Artists-In-Residence. Each is a tremendous force and we are so proud of the work that they do at the Music Hall.

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