Ella, First Lady of Song traces the 60-year career of the woman Mel Torme called “the best singer on the planet.” The story of Ella Fitzgerald truly challenges the age-old saying “The show must go on.” From the Apollo Theater to the CÔte d’Azur, this jazz musical covers Fitzgerald’s hardscrabble childhood to her enduring legacy in the music world and beyond. Songs include classics such as “Sweet Georgia Brown,” “A Tisket-A-Tasket,” and “It Don’t Mean a Thing (If It Ain’t Got That Swing)”.
Ages: Middle School & Up
Meadow Brook Theatre is at 378 Meadow Brook Road, Rochester, MI.
A Christmas Carol (11/21/25-12/24/25)
Shear Madness (5/28/25-6/22/25)
The Rat Pack Lounge (4/23/25-5/18/25)
Vanities: The Musical (3/19/25-4/13/25)
The Angel Next Door (2/12/25-3/9/25)
Footloose (1/11/25-2/2/25)
A Christmas Carol (11/22/24-12/22/24)
Route 66 (4/24/24-5/19/24)
Native Gardens (3/20/24-4/14/24)
Footloose (1/11/25-2/2/25)
The Angel Next Door (2/12/25-3/9/25)
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University of Michigan Dance Company 2026
Power Center for the Performing Arts (2/5 - 2/8) | |
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Marat/Sade
Power Center for the Performing Arts (2/19 - 2/22) | |
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Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812
Power Center for the Performing Arts (4/16 - 4/19) | |
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Pipeline
Flint Community Players (2/27 - 3/8) | |
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Hamilton (Angelica Company)
Fisher Theatre (4/28 - 5/17) | |
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Young Choreographers Forum
Varner Studio Theatre (4/16 - 4/19) | |
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OU Wind Symphony and Symphonic Band
Varner Recital Hall (2/21 - 2/21) | |
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Rodgers and Hammerstein's The Sound of Music
Fox Theatre (3/5 - 3/8) | ||
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Swan Lake: International Ballet Stars in Saginaw, MI! On February 13, 2026
The Temple Theatre (2/13 - 2/13) | |
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Hamilton - Recommended for ages 10 and up; infants are not allowed in the theater. 5 and above are permitted with their own ticket
Fisher Theatre - Detroit (4/30 - 5/17) | |
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