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Matt Travis Named President, CEO Of Midland Center For The Arts

Matt Travis Named President, CEO Of Midland Center For The Arts

by BWW News Desk — March 7, 2025
After eight years of increasing leadership responsibility at the Midland Center for the Arts, Matt Travis has been named president and CEO.
Interview: Sorab Wadia Says LIFE OF PI at Wharton Center Stimulates Imaginations

Interview: Sorab Wadia Says LIFE OF PI at Wharton Center Stimulates Imaginations

by Stefani Chudnow — March 7, 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.
Six Finalists Unveiled For 2025 Young Playwright Festival at Wharton Center

Six Finalists Unveiled For 2025 Young Playwright Festival at Wharton Center

by BWW News Desk — March 6, 2025
​Experience the original works of six 2025 Young Playwrights Festival finalists on Saturday, May 10, 2025, in Wharton Center's Pasant Theatre.
Photos: Paul Gordon's SENSE AND SENSIBILITY The Musical Michigan Premiere

Photos: Paul Gordon's SENSE AND SENSIBILITY The Musical Michigan Premiere

by BWW News Desk — March 5, 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.
LIFE OF PI Tickets at Wharton Center Now on Sale

LIFE OF PI Tickets at Wharton Center Now on Sale

by BWW News Desk — March 4, 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.
AMERICA Is Coming To The Fisher Theatre in July

AMERICA Is Coming To The Fisher Theatre in July

by BWW News Desk — March 4, 2025
The iconic multi-platinum-selling group AMERICA will celebrate their 55th anniversary with a series of tour dates in 2025.
Electric Forest Reveals Over 40 Additional Artists For 2025 Edition

Electric Forest Reveals Over 40 Additional Artists For 2025 Edition

by BWW News Desk — March 4, 2025
Electric Forest has announced over 40 artist additions to its 2025 lineup, ahead of its return to Rothbury, Michigan on June 19-22.
Grand Rapids Civic Theatre Reveals 99th Season

Grand Rapids Civic Theatre Reveals 99th Season

by BWW News Desk — March 4, 2025
Grand Rapids Civic Theatre announced the 2025/26 season lineup, which features seven titles to be produced by the near century-old organization.
& JULIET, CLUE, and More Set For the Wharton Center's 2025-26 Broadway Season

& JULIET, CLUE, and More Set For the Wharton Center's 2025-26 Broadway Season

by BWW News Desk — March 4, 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.
Interview: Executive Director Eric Olmscheid Speaks on Wharton Center's 2025-26 Broad

Interview: Executive Director Eric Olmscheid Speaks on Wharton Center's 2025-26 Broadway Series

by Stefani Chudnow — March 3, 2025
East Lansing’s Wharton Center has officially announced their 2025-26 Broadway series.
Juicy J Will Headline Concert at Miller Auditorium's Zhang Theatre

Juicy J Will Headline Concert at Miller Auditorium's Zhang Theatre

by BWW News Desk — March 3, 2025
The Western Michigan University (WMU) Campus Activities Board has announced that Academy Award-winning rapper, producer, and founding member of Three 6 Mafia, Juicy J, will be performing live at the Zhang Theatre.
GIRLS NIGHT: THE MUSICAL Comes To Miller Auditorium

GIRLS NIGHT: THE MUSICAL Comes To Miller Auditorium

by BWW News Desk — February 28, 2025
Coming to the Zhang Theatre inside Miller Auditorium, May 17, GIRLS NIGHT: THE MUSICAL!  Share the fun & laughter at this hilarious, feel-good comedy as five girlfriends go from heartbreak to happiness during a wild night of karaoke.
Review: PARADE at Fisher Theatre is a Captivating Glimpse Into Our Past

Review: PARADE at Fisher Theatre is a Captivating Glimpse Into Our Past

by Stefani Chudnow — February 28, 2025
From now through Sunday, March 9th, the recent acclaimed revival of the Broadway musical Parade will be featured at the Fisher Theatre.
Ferndale Community Concert Band Celebrates 10th Anniversary Concert

Ferndale Community Concert Band Celebrates 10th Anniversary Concert

by BWW News Desk — February 28, 2025
The Ferndale Community Concert Band has announced an event to celebrate its 10th anniversary season.
Jazz at Lincoln Center PRESENTS, New Orleans Songbook at the Wharton Center

Jazz at Lincoln Center PRESENTS, New Orleans Songbook at the Wharton Center

by BWW News Desk — February 28, 2025
Jazz at Lincoln Center PRESENTS, New Orleans Songbook: an evening of soul and Mardi Gras spirit celebrating the composers and inspired songs of the Crescent City.
MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL 2: Cruising Through 'The Change' is Coming to Wharton

MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL 2: Cruising Through 'The Change' is Coming to Wharton

by BWW News Desk — February 26, 2025
The new national tour of Menopause The Musical 2: Cruising Through ‘The Change' is coming to Wharton Center in March.
WATER FOR ELEPHANTS, & JULIET And More Set for Broadway Grand Rapids 2025-26 Season

WATER FOR ELEPHANTS, & JULIET And More Set for Broadway Grand Rapids 2025-26 Season

by BWW News Desk — February 24, 2025
Broadway Grand Rapids has announced the 2025-2026 season, featuring seven spectacular productions, including Water for Elephants, & Juliet, and The Great Gatsby—all making their Michigan premieres.
The Acting Company's TWO TRAINS RUNNING Is Coming To Wharton Center

The Acting Company's TWO TRAINS RUNNING Is Coming To Wharton Center

by BWW News Desk — February 24, 2025
The Acting Company's vibrant new production of August Wilson's Two Trains Running: is an exploration of community and identity during the civil rights movement.
Avon Players Will Perform LAUGHTER ON THE 23RD FLOOR

Avon Players Will Perform LAUGHTER ON THE 23RD FLOOR

by BWW News Desk — February 24, 2025
Beloved playwright Neil Simon’s recollections of his early career provide fodder for snappy comedy in Avon Players’ Laughter on the 23rd Floor, in performances this March.
RIPCORD Comes to Trenton in March

RIPCORD Comes to Trenton in March

by BWW News Desk — February 24, 2025
Open Book Theatre Company in Trenton will ignite the stage with a production that promises equal measures of riotous humor and genuine heart in Ripcord, a play by David Lindsay-Abaire
Liverpool Legends 'The Complete Beatles Experience!' Comes to Frauenthal Center

Liverpool Legends 'The Complete Beatles Experience!' Comes to Frauenthal Center

by BWW News Desk — February 24, 2025
Grammy-nominated and internationally acclaimed Liverpool Legends will be at Frauenthal Center in March.
PHANTOM, HAMILTON, and THE LION KING Announced As Broadway In Detroit Season Extras

PHANTOM, HAMILTON, and THE LION KING Announced As Broadway In Detroit Season Extras

by BWW News Desk — February 21, 2025
Broadway In Detroit has announced three blockbuster hit shows coming to Detroit as season extras in the 2025 – 26 season including the highly anticipated new tour of THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA and more.
Mike Bartlett’s COCK (aka The Cockfight Play) to be Presented at The Ringwald Theat

Mike Bartlett’s COCK (aka The Cockfight Play) to be Presented at The Ringwald Theatre

by BWW News Desk — February 21, 2025
The Ringwald Theatre is proud to announce its production of Mike Bartlett’s seminal play Cock (aka The Cockfight Play).
HYSTERICAL! Comes to Detroit Repertory Theatre

HYSTERICAL! Comes to Detroit Repertory Theatre

by BWW News Desk — February 21, 2025
The Detroit Repertory Theatre will open the third show of its 68th season with the Midwest Premiere of Hysterical! by Elenna Stauffer.
STEEL MAGNOLIAS Comes to Birmingham Village Players

STEEL MAGNOLIAS Comes to Birmingham Village Players

by BWW News Desk — February 20, 2025
Birmingham Village Players will present Steel Magnolias next month.

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