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Terrance Simien and the Zydeco Experience Coming to Wharton Center
by BWW News Desk - March 26, 2025
Two-time Grammy award-winning Terrance Simien and the Zydeco Experience are set to perform at Wharton Center's Pasant Theatre on Sat, Apr 26, 2025, at 1:30PM & 4PM.
Josh Holliday Returns To Midland Center For The Arts As Vice President Of Marketing, Communications & Sales
by BWW News Desk - March 24, 2025
Holliday currently serves as the Director of Communications at Tennessee Performing Arts Center in Nashville, Tenn., and brings an extensive background in the arts and entertainment industry as he returns to his home state.
MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL 2 is Coming to Cobb Great Hall
by BWW News Desk - March 24, 2025
The new national tour of Menopause The Musical 2: Cruising Through ‘The Change' is coming to Wharton Center. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
NOW AND THEN to Play at ThumbCoast Theater
by Emmy Rice - March 22, 2025
Now and Then will play at ThumbCoast Theater, opening March 27 and closing April 11. The show is directed by Joel Frazee, and the cast includes Daniel Drobot, Mark Gmazel, Diane Hill, and Shannon K. Hurst.
Rosedale Community Players to Present Tri-County Try-Something Staged Reading Festival
by BWW News Desk - March 21, 2025
The Rosedale Community Players will present the Tri-County Try-Something Staged Reading Festival, an exciting three-night event showcasing fresh, innovative works from emerging playwrights.
Wharton Center to Present 'Broadway's Next Hit Musical' in April
by BWW News Desk - March 19, 2025
Every song is fresh, every scene is new, and every night is different with Broadway's Next Hit Musical, an immersive, unscripted comedic performance. Broadway’s Next Hit Musical will appear at Wharton Center on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at 7:30PM. 
The Inspired Acting Company to Produce Adaptation of A DOLL’S HOUSE
by BWW News Desk - March 19, 2025
The Inspired Acting Company led by artistic director Jeff Thomakos has announced their upcoming production of the Tony-award winning revival of Henrik Ibsen’s A DOLL’S HOUSE.
The Buena Vista Orchestra Is Coming To The Fisher Theatre In September
by BWW News Desk - March 18, 2025
The Buena Vista Orchestra is coming to Detroit's Fisher Theatre Sunday, September 21 at 7:00 p.m. Tickets go on sale Friday, March 21 and will be available online.
A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM Begins At Stagecrafters
by BWW News Desk - March 14, 2025
Stagecrafters will present A Funny Thing Happened on  the Way to the Forum, a fast-paced, side-splitting musical running at the Baldwin Theatre, 415  South Lafayette, Royal Oak, MI, from March 28- April 13. 
A JUKEBOX FOR THE ALGONQUIN Comes to Farmers Alley Theatre
by BWW News Desk - March 13, 2025
Farmers Alley Theatre will present the Kalamazoo premiere of A Jukebox for the Algonquin by Paul Stroili: a brand new comedy with heart. Learn more about the show here!
BEETLEJUICE, CLUE, and More Set For Miller Auditorium's 2025-26 Broadway Series
by BWW News Desk - March 13, 2025
Miller Auditorium has announced its 2025-26 Zhang Broadway in West Michigan Series. Kicking off the series for the holiday season is Dr. Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical. Learn more about the lineup here!
The Acting Company’s TWO TRAINS RUNNING is Coming to Wharton
by BWW News Desk - March 12, 2025
Experience The Acting Company’s new production of August Wilson’s Two Trains Running: an exploration of community and identity during the civil rights movement. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
ECLIPSED: THE SUN, THE MOON AND GLADYS ATKINSON SWEET Comes to Theatre NOVA
by BWW News Desk - March 12, 2025
Theatre NOVA will present the World Premiere of 'ECLIPSED: The Sun, the Moon and Gladys Atkinson Sweet' by D.L. Patrick. Learn more about the show here!
CHICAGO Comes to the Wharton Center
by BWW News Desk - March 12, 2025
CHICAGO is coming to East Lansing. Enjoy CHICAGO on Wharton Center's Cobb Great Hall stage next month. Learn more about the show and find out how to get tickets here!
WHITE RABBIT RED RABBIT Comes to the Tipping Point Theatre
by BWW News Desk - March 12, 2025
 Renaissance City Repertory Theatre has announced the opening of its 2025 season with Nassim Soleimanpour’s play, White Rabbit Red Rabbit.
CAT KID COMIC CLUB: THE MUSICAL Is Coming To The Fisher Theatre
by BWW News Desk - March 10, 2025
Broadway In Detroit will present TheaterWorksUSA's, Cat Kid Comic Club: The Musical based on the popular book series by Dav Pilkey. Learn more and see how to attend.
Interview: Sorab Wadia Says LIFE OF PI at Wharton Center Stimulates Imaginations
by Stefani Chudnow - March 07, 2025
Life of Pi, the new play based on the book of the same name, is being hosted at the Wharton Center from March 11th to 16th. Life of Pi opened in the West End in 2022, amassing 5 Olivier Awards (including Best New Play). It had a short stint on Broadway in 2023, where it ended up winning Best Scenic Design, Best Sound Design and Best Lighting Design at the Tony Awards. 
FROZEN, NEWSIES And More Set for Stagecrafters 70th Season 
by BWW News Desk - March 07, 2025
Stagecrafters has announced its highly anticipated 70th season. Featuring a diverse mix of  Broadway favorites, thought-provoking dramas, side-splitting comedies, and magical family  productions, this milestone season is set to captivate audiences of all ages. 
Matt Travis Named President, CEO Of Midland Center For The Arts
by BWW News Desk - March 07, 2025
After eight years of increasing leadership responsibility at the Midland Center for the Arts, Matt Travis has been named president and CEO. 
Six Finalists Unveiled For 2025 Young Playwright Festival at Wharton Center
by BWW News Desk - March 06, 2025
​Experience the original works of six 2025 Young Playwrights Festival finalists on Saturday, May 10, 2025, in Wharton Center's Pasant Theatre. Learn more and see how to attend!
Photos: Paul Gordon's SENSE AND SENSIBILITY The Musical Michigan Premiere
by BWW News Desk - March 05, 2025
Fans of Jane Austen and musical theatre are in for a treat as The Encore Musical Theatre Company brings the Michigan premiere of Sense & Sensibility to the stage from February 27 to March 16, 2025. See photos from the production.
LIFE OF PI Tickets at Wharton Center Now on Sale
by BWW News Desk - March 04, 2025
Wharton Center has announced that tickets for LIFE OF PI, the Tony Award® winning theatrical experience that has wowed audiences around the globe, are available now.
Electric Forest Reveals Over 40 Additional Artists For 2025 Edition
by BWW News Desk - March 04, 2025
Electric Forest has announced over 40 artist additions to its 2025 lineup, ahead of its return to Rothbury, Michigan on June 19-22. New additions to the Electric Forest lineup include Zeds Dead, dubstep icon Tape B, and more.
AMERICA Is Coming To The Fisher Theatre in July
by BWW News Desk - March 04, 2025
The iconic multi-platinum-selling group AMERICA will celebrate their 55th anniversary with a series of tour dates in 2025. Learn more about their upcoming performance at The Fisher Theatre.
& JULIET, CLUE, and More Set For the Wharton Center's 2025-26 Broadway Season
by BWW News Desk - March 04, 2025
Wharton Center’s 2025-2026 Broadway Series will feature a lineup of six Broadway shows making their Wharton Center premiere and two beloved favorites returning. Learn more here!

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