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Review: THE LION KING at Broadway Grand Rapids

Review: THE LION KING at Broadway Grand Rapids

by Brian Hilbrand — April 21, 2026
The Lion King has been touring North America for more than 23 years, and during that time has welcomed over 25 million theatergoers, making it North America’s longest-running and most-attended Broadway tour.
BEETLEJUICE, JERSEY BOYS & More Set for Midland Center for the Arts 2026/27 Season

BEETLEJUICE, JERSEY BOYS & More Set for Midland Center for the Arts 2026/27 Season

by BWW News Desk — April 20, 2026
Midland Center for the Arts announced its 2026/27 season, featuring six Broadway national tours including BEETLEJUICE and JERSEY BOYS, five Midland Symphony Orchestra concerts, and five Center Stage Theatre productions.
JOHN & JEN Will Come to The Sauk This Month

JOHN & JEN Will Come to The Sauk This Month

by BWW News Desk — April 20, 2026
The Sauk, Hillsdale County's community theatre, will present JOHN & JEN, a two-person musical following a woman's relationships with her brother and son, both named John, across mid-century America.
Farmington Players Will Perform HELLO DOLLY! at Farmington Players Barn Theater

Farmington Players Will Perform HELLO DOLLY! at Farmington Players Barn Theater

by BWW News Desk — April 20, 2026
The Farmington Players will present HELLO DOLLY! at the Farmington Players Barn Theater in Farmington Hills, Michigan, with Laurie Nanes starring as matchmaker Dolly Gallagher Levi opposite Chris Martin as Horace Vandergelder.
Review: FIDDLER ON THE ROOF at Stagecrafters

Review: FIDDLER ON THE ROOF at Stagecrafters

by Emily Schenk — April 18, 2026
Fiddler on the Roof follows Tevye, a poor milkman in Anatevka, and his five daughters who choose love over arranged marriages, challenging Tevye’s beliefs about faith and family.
Flint Institute of Music to Present Comedy, Concerts & Family Shows This Spring

Flint Institute of Music to Present Comedy, Concerts & Family Shows This Spring

by BWW News Desk — April 16, 2026
The Flint Institute of Music will present a month of performances across its venues, including Stomp, The Gazillion Bubble Show George Lopez stand-up, choral and dance showcases, plus more.
THE WONDER BREAD YEARS Starring Seinfeld Writer Pat Hazell is Coming to Wharton Cente

THE WONDER BREAD YEARS Starring Seinfeld Writer Pat Hazell is Coming to Wharton Center

by BWW News Desk — April 15, 2026
Wharton Center will present The Wonder Bread Years, a comedy show written by and starring former Seinfeld writer Pat Hazell, at the Pasant Theatre in East Lansing, MI.
Pigeon Creek Shakespeare to Present PLAYHOUSE CREATURES at Michigan Venues

Pigeon Creek Shakespeare to Present PLAYHOUSE CREATURES at Michigan Venues

by BWW News Desk — April 14, 2026
Pigeon Creek Shakespeare Company will present April De Angelis' Playhouse Creatures, directed by Kristina McCloskey, at three Michigan venues.
Birmingham Village Players Will Present Sondheim's A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC in 2026

Birmingham Village Players Will Present Sondheim's A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC in 2026

by BWW News Desk — April 13, 2026
Birmingham Village Players will present A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC by Stephen Sondheim May 1-17, 2026, in Birmingham, MI, featuring a cast sharing their personal connections to the classic score.
Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra Will Perform WEST SIDE STORY at Miller Auditorium

Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra Will Perform WEST SIDE STORY at Miller Auditorium

by BWW News Desk — April 13, 2026
The Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra will bring one of Broadway's most iconic musicals to life with a fully staged production of West Side Story at Miller Auditorium.
Photos: First Look At RENT at the Encore

Photos: First Look At RENT at the Encore

by BWW News Desk — April 12, 2026
Check out production photos for the Encore Musical Theatre Company's production Jonathan Larson’s groundbreaking rock musical RENT, running April 9 through May 3, 2026, in the Maas Theatre.
World Ballet Company Will Perform SWAN LAKE at the Wharton Center in September

World Ballet Company Will Perform SWAN LAKE at the Wharton Center in September

by BWW News Desk — April 10, 2026
World Ballet Company will perform SWAN LAKE at Wharton Center's Cobb Great Hall, featuring a live orchestra, 50 international dancers, and over 150 hand-sewn costumes.
Broadway Grand Rapids To Host Community Night During Disney's THE LION KING

Broadway Grand Rapids To Host Community Night During Disney's THE LION KING

by BWW News Desk — April 9, 2026
Broadway Grand Rapids announced a Community Night event, offering a Spring Break opportunity for local audiences.
Mateo Davis and Alexander Pobutsky Join KING JAMES Cast at Detroit Public Theatre

Mateo Davis and Alexander Pobutsky Join KING JAMES Cast at Detroit Public Theatre

by BWW News Desk — April 8, 2026
Detroit Public Theatre announced the cast for KING JAMES by Rajiv Joseph, directed by Courtney Burkett, with previews beginning May 6 and an official press opening on May 9.
MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET Will Come to Meadow Brook Theatre This Spring

MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET Will Come to Meadow Brook Theatre This Spring

by BWW News Desk — April 7, 2026
Meadow Brook Theatre will present MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET April 22–May 17, 2026, recreating the legendary 1956 Sun Records jam session featuring Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Carl Perkins.
CLUE Begins Performances at Wharton Center This Week

CLUE Begins Performances at Wharton Center This Week

by BWW News Desk — April 6, 2026
The stage adaptation of CLUE, directed by Broadway's Casey Hushion, runs April 7–12 at Wharton Center's Cobb Great Hall in East Lansing, with tickets starting at $44.
Encore Musical Theatre Company to Present RENT April 9-May 3 in the Maas Theatre

Encore Musical Theatre Company to Present RENT April 9-May 3 in the Maas Theatre

by BWW News Desk — April 4, 2026
The Encore Musical Theatre Company will present Jonathan Larson's groundbreaking rock musical RENT, which will run April 9-May 3, 2026, in the Maas Theatre.
Sam Logan Khaleghi Directs THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE At Howell Opera House

Sam Logan Khaleghi Directs THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE At Howell Opera House

by BWW News Desk — April 3, 2026
Emmy-nominated filmmaker Sam Logan Khaleghi makes his stage directorial debut with THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE at the historic Howell Opera House, the first opera staged there in over a century, opening April 24.
GOOD NIGHT, OSCAR Begins at Farmers Alley Theatre This Month

GOOD NIGHT, OSCAR Begins at Farmers Alley Theatre This Month

by BWW News Desk — April 2, 2026
Farmers Alley Theatre will present GOOD NIGHT, OSCAR by Doug Wright, running April 16–May 2 in Kalamazoo, MI, in collaboration with the Gilmore Piano Festival.
Interview: Darlene Drew, Flutist of THE LION KING At Devos Hall

Interview: Darlene Drew, Flutist of THE LION KING At Devos Hall

by Brian Hilbrand — April 1, 2026
'The Lion King', currently playing in Detroit, roars back into Grand Rapids April 8 - 26, 2026, at DeVos Performance Hall for a three-week engagement.
CLUE National Tour is Coming to Wharton Center This Spring

CLUE National Tour is Coming to Wharton Center This Spring

by BWW News Desk — March 31, 2026
CLUE, the murder mystery comedy inspired by the Hasbro board game and adapted from the fan-favorite film, is coming to Wharton Center in the spring.
Adam Jacobs, CLUE and More Are Coming to Wharton Center in April

Adam Jacobs, CLUE and More Are Coming to Wharton Center in April

by BWW News Desk — March 30, 2026
Wharton Center will present a series of six performances throughout April, showcasing a variety of shows, including plays like Clue, Broadway performers including Adam Jacobs, comedy, acrobatics and more.
Review: LUCKY STIFF at University Of Michigan Flint Theatre

Review: LUCKY STIFF at University Of Michigan Flint Theatre

by Emily Schenk — March 28, 2026
Lucky Stiff is a musical comedy that felt like the perfect combination of Weekend at Bernie’s mixed with the play Noises Off.
Photos: THE JONBENÉT GAME World Premiere At Theatre NOVA

Photos: THE JONBENÉT GAME World Premiere At Theatre NOVA

by BWW News Desk — March 27, 2026
Theatre NOVA is presenting the National New Play Network Rolling World Premiere of THE JONBENÉT GAME by Tori Keenan-Zelt.

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