There are roles that actors play, and then there are roles that play the actor. For David D. Wilson, stepping into the mane of Mufasa in the North American Broadway tour of The Lion King has been both. A Toronto-born performer whose path wound through church praise teams, film sets with Denzel Washington, and the…
Detroit Opera House
A Night of Music, Mystery, and Magic as The Phantom of the Opera Dazzles Detroit on Opening Night
Opening night of The Phantom of the Opera at the Detroit Opera House on Friday, February 6, 2026 was electric. The historic venue was filled to capacity, and from the moment guests entered the lobby, a palpable buzz swept through the crowd. This was more than just a performance, it was an event. Detroit showed…
Mary Sheffield breaks barriers as Detroit’s first woman mayor
Detroit stands on the brink of a historic transformation as Mary Sheffield prepares to take the oath of office as the city’s first woman mayor. The public investiture ceremony scheduled for 10 a.m. Friday, January 9, at the Detroit Opera House represents more than a simple swearing-in. It signals a new chapter for a city…



