Unnecessary Farce is an award-winning stage comedy by Paul Slade Smith that combines all the elements of classic farce with a contemporary American plot. In an economy motel room, an embezzling mayor is supposed to meet with his female accountant. In the room next door, two undercover cops are supposed to catch the meeting on videotape. Performances are Fridays & Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 3:00 p.m. Starring: Terri Turpin-Amato, Tony Amato, John DeMerrell, Isaac Haviland, Cristian LaBar, Gwyneth Labine and Mathieu Wiesner
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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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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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Doja Cat at Little Caesars Arena
Little Caesars Arena (10/1 - 10/1) | |
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The Sleeping Beauty: International Ballet Stars in Muskegon, MI! On February 10, 2026
Frauenthal Center (2/10 - 2/10) | |
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Wild Kratts Live 2.0: Activate Creature Power!
Miller Auditorium (5/28 - 5/28) | |
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C.S. Lewis' The Screwtape Letters (Grand Rapids, MI)
DeVos Performance Hall (3/29 - 3/29) | |
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Jazz Combos and Creative Jazz Ensemble
Varner Recital Hall (4/7 - 4/7) | |
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C.S. Lewis' The Screwtape Letters
DeVos Performance Hall (3/29 - 3/29) | |
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Chamber Ensembles Recital
Varner Recital Hall (4/11 - 4/11) | |
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