Review: PICKNIC POPS: “PATRIOTIC POPS” at Grand Rapids Symphony
What did our critic think of PICKNIC POPS: “PATRIOTIC POPS” at Grand Rapids Symphony? The Grand Rapids Symphony is reviving its most iconic and popular summer tradition.
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Midland Center for the Arts Unveils Holiday Lineup with Cirque Dreams, Mannheim Steamroller & More
The holidays are arriving early in Midland with a festive lineup of must-see performances at Midland Center for the Arts.
Four New Wharton Center Performances to Kick Off 25-26 Performing Arts Season
Four performances of Wharton Center's 2025-2026 season are all on sale now to the public, including World Ballet Company's The Great Gatsby and more! See the full lineup here!
AVATAR: THE LAST AIRBENDER IN CONCERT is Coming to Wharton Center for Performing Arts
Avatar: The Last Airbender In Concert – The 20th Anniversary Tour will land in East Lansing at Wharton Center for Performing Arts this fall.
BACK TO THE FUTURE: The Musical Comes to the Detroit Opera House
BACK TO THE FUTURE: The Musical will arrive in Detroit as part of the 2025-26 Broadway Season.
Christiane Noll, Cayleigh Capaldi, Kevin Earley, and More Will Lead THE SOUND OF MUSIC Tour
Principal casting has been announced for the upcoming North American tour of THE SOUND OF MUSIC.
Detroit Opera Cancels Season Opener Due to Financial Losses
The Detroit Opera has cancelled its 2025-26 season opening production, The Girl of the Golden West, due to financial reasons.
The Gilmore Reveals 2026 Festival Fellowship Residency Program
The Gilmore has announced the return of its Gilmore Festival Fellowship, a ten-day career-advancement residency for classical and jazz pianists 18 years and older designed to bridge artistry and professional development.
CIRQUE DREAMS HOLIDAZE to Return to Midland This Holiday Season
CIRQUE DREAMS HOLIDAZE will return to Midland this holiday season with an updated holiday spectacular for the entire family.
Interview: Tony-Winner Kelli O’Hara Talks Taking the Stage with The Grand Rapids Symphony
Broadway favorites come to life in Grand Rapids this summer with Tony Award-winning stars Sutton Foster and Kelli O’Hara, in a one night show with the Grand Rapids Symphony’s Picnic Pops Series: “A Night of Broadway with Sutton Foster and Kelli O’Hara” The celebrated duo will pay homage
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Video: BEAUTIFUL THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL at Farmers Alley Theatre
Farmers Alley Theatre will present Beautiful, the Carole King Musical from July 10-20 at the Nelda K.
Actors Collaborative Toledo to Present Adam Rapp's THE SOUND INSIDE
Actors Collaborative Toledo will present the area premiere of The Sound Inside by award winning playwright Adam Rapp, a gripping story of a tenured professor and a talented student who form an intense bond with unforeseen consequences.
World Premiere of RADICAL EMPATHY Comes to Theatre NOVA
Theatre NOVA, Ann Arbor's resident nonprofit professional theatre specializing in new plays will present the World Premiere of 'Radical Empathy' by Ann Arbor playwright, David Wells
ADRENALIZE – The Ultimate Def Leppard Experience Brings Three Outdoor Shows to the Midwest This Weekend
Adrenalize: The Ultimate Def Leppard Experience brings three high-octane outdoor shows to the Midwest July 10–12 in Paw Paw, MI; Michigan City, IN; and Ludington, MI.
THE COMPLETE BEATLES EXPERIENCE Comes to Stix Ludington This August
Grammy-nominated Beatles tribute band Liverpool Legends performs The Complete Beatles Experience live at Stix Ludington on August 22, 2025.
BroadwayWorld Launches the All-New Games Center Featuring Broadway Trivia & More
BroadwayWorld, the leading source for theatre news and entertainment, has officially launched the BroadwayWorld Games Center, a brand-new destination for interactive Broadway-themed games designed for theatre fans of all ages.
Dan Cooney Will Perform Album Release Concert at The Encore
Join in for a heartfelt evening of music and storytelling as The Encore Musical Theatre Company celebrates Artistic Director Dan Cooney and the release of his debut album, Never Really Gone.
SEUSSICAL THE MUSICAL Brings Dr. Seuss to Life at the Barn Theatre
The Barn Theatre in Augusta, MI kicks off a colorful summer run with Seussical the Musical, playing July 8 through 20.
A BEAUTIFUL NOISE National Tour Tickets on Sale Now at Wharton
Individual tickets for A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL, are on sale now.
Shakespeare Royal Oak Reveals MACBETH Cast
Shakespeare Royal Oak has announced the casting for its production of Macbeth, playing in Royal Oak's Starr Jaycee Park beginning this month.
The Sauk's Plays-in-Development Adds Youth Written Scripts
The Sauk, Hillsdale County's Community Theatre, is dedicated to developing new theatrical works.
Review: THE MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR at Nichols Arboretum
The Merry Wives of Windsor began with a musical interlude from the company of the show, as well as one of the merry wives herself, Mistress Page, played by Nicole Arruda.
Aziz Ansari Comes to the Wharton Center in August
Award-winning comedian, actor, director, and writer AZIZ ANSARI has announced the next run of live stand-up shows on his highly anticipated “Hypothetical Tour” this summer.
Broadway Grand Rapids Unveils Leadership Changes
Broadway Grand Rapids has announced a series of leadership promotions, effective July 1, 2025, as the organization continues to grow its footprint and programming in West Michigan.
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One Monkey Don't Stop No Show The Hilberry Gateway (10/02-10/10) |
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The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe Tibbits Opera House (7/31-8/08) |
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Mamma Mia! Stranahan Theater (4/27-5/02) |
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Tribute: QUEEN THE ENCORE MUSICAL THEATRE COMPANY (9/11-9/13) |
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SIX Cobb Great Hall (12/01-12/06) |
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The Rocket Man Show FIM Whiting Auditorium (10/01-10/01) |
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The Shark is Broken Riverbank Theatre (8/15-8/30) |
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West Side Story Corson Auditorium (8/06-8/09) |
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Murakami by the Sea Arthur Miller Theatre (4/08-4/11) |
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COME FROM AWAY THE ENCORE MUSICAL THEATRE COMPANY (4/15-5/09) |