Apr 17 – Apr 26

Paradise Lost

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Overview

Performance schedule:
Friday, April 17, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 10 A.M (Student Matinee)
Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Friday, April 24, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Sunday, April 26, 2026 at 3:00 PM

Erin Shields’ Paradise Lost reinvents John Milton’s epic poem through a bold, contemporary lens. Satan, cast out of Heaven, seeks revenge by tempting humanity, setting the stage for a cosmic battle of free will versus divine power. Blending sharp wit, modern feminism, and classical mythology, Shields’ adaptation challenges traditional notions of good and evil while exploring oppression, rebellion, and knowledge. With rich language and a fresh perspective, this powerful play reimagines one of literature’s most profound stories, making it both deeply relevant and strikingly theatrical.

Apr 17 – Apr 26
Mapped location of Paradise Lost
Hilberry Gateway 4715 Cass Ave Detroit, Michigan 48202
(313) 577-2972

Admission

$15-$25
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