Nude Noir: A Celebration of the Human Form

Saturday, August 29 at 6:00 PM | Main Auditorium
$65-$100

Nude Noir transforms the historic Michigan Theater into an immersive, after-hours experience where art, performance, and atmosphere converge. This bold signature event invites audiences to engage with the beauty, complexity, and vulnerability of the human form through a thoughtfully curated evening of live performance and visual art.

Throughout the theater, guests move freely between experiences. The main stage comes alive with aerialists and drag performances, while the Smokler Stage in the Screening Room transforms into a speakeasy-style setting for intimate burlesque. Guests can also expect pocket performances of evocative dance, contortionism, body painting, and live figure drawing sessions along with a striking exhibition of figurative works woven throughout, transforming the entire venue into a living gallery.

Artful, provocative, and unforgettable, Nude Noir positions the Michigan Theater as a cultural space that pushes boundaries while remaining deeply rooted in artistic excellence. It is an experience designed to captivate audiences, spark conversation, and celebrate the human form in all its dimensions.

TIER 1 - THE EXPERIENCE

Ticketholders in this tier choose a designated burlesque time slot.

TIER 2 - THE FULL MONTY

Elevate your evening by unlocking exclusive experiences. Ticketholders in this tier choose a designated burlesque time slot, reserved VIP seating for every performance, private bar, signature cocktails, parking validation at Michigan Theater, and admission to exclusive afterglow party at Uplift Ann Arbor.