See the Bat-Signal in Michigan This Week

The Bat-Signal is shining brightly at night, but it’s not lighting up the skies of Gotham City—it’s glowing right here in Michigan.

Batman’s Origins and Evolution

Batman, created by artist Bob Kane and writer Bill Finger in 1939, made his first appearance in Detective Comics #27 from DC Comics. While the Dark Knight’s early stories leaned into noir-style mystery, things took a turn for the campy in the 1960s with Adam West’s famously quirky portrayal in the iconic TV series.

The Iconic 1989 Film That Redefined the Hero

By the late 1970s and into the '80s, Batman returned to his darker, more complex roots—culminating in the Tim Burton-directed 1989 film Batman. That blockbuster redefined the Caped Crusader for a new generation, with Michael Keaton donning the cowl and Danny Elfman delivering a now-legendary score.

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This week, the Bat-Signal is being projected onto the Max M. and Marjorie S. Fisher Music Center at 711 Woodward Avenue in Detroit, from 8 p.m. to midnight each night. It’s all leading up to a special live performance from the Detroit Symphony Orchestra.

Live Concert: The Music of Batman

On Friday night (July 25, 2025), the DSO will perform Elfman’s original Batman score live, conducted by Maestro Lucas Waldin. Fans can expect a powerful, cinematic experience unlike anything they’ve heard before.

Waldin will also take the podium again on Sunday (July 27, 2025), conducting the music of Disney’s The Lion King as part of the orchestra’s Summer Concert Series.

🎟️ Tickets for all DSO Summer Concert Series events are available here. Don’t miss your chance to see the Bat-Signal in Detroit and hear these unforgettable soundtracks come to life.