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Samuel Beckett, best known for his plays Waiting for Godot and Endgame, was a leader in the Theatre of the Absurd movement. His works remain the best-known and most-performed absurdist plays, which are known for their tragicomic tone and the notion that life has no meaning. In...
Come from Away is based on the true story of the time when the isolated community of Gander, Newfoundland, played host to the world. What started as an average day in a small town turned into an international sleepover when 38 planes, carrying thousands of people from around the...
Experience the power of Whitney Houston’s unforgettable voice as the Detroit Opera Orchestra and never-before-seen footage bring her iconic music and enduring legacy to life.
Experience the unforgettable Les Misérables at Grosse Pointe Theatre—an epic tale of love, sacrifice, redemption, and revolution, brought powerfully to life onstage.
This delightful musical revue features the unforgettable melodies of legendary composers Rodgers and Hammerstein, such as The Sound of Music, Oklahoma!, South Pacific, and Carousel.
Charlie Price inherits a struggling shoe factory he never wanted. Lola has spent her life refusing to become the person the world expects her to be. Somehow, they end up building a dream together. Kinky Boots is a musical about the boxes we're handed at birth and what happens...
INVINCIBLE invites audiences to immerse themselves in the electrifying world of Michael Jackson’s legendary artistry, where every step, every beat, and every note resonates with the essence of his iconic presence. With precision and passion, this extraordinary production...
Come From Away, presented by Center Stage Theatre at Midland Center for the Arts, tells the story of 38 planes diverted to Gander, Newfoundland on September 11, 2001, and the small town that opened its doors to thousands of stranded travelers. Built from real interviews, this...
In 1895, playwright and poet Oscar Wilde sued the Marquess of Queensberry for criminal libel after the Marquess called him a “posing sodomite.” This lawsuit backfired on Wilde, resulting in two additional trials to determine whether Wilde was guilty of “gross indecency with male...
The show presents Shakespeare's works through irreverent, fast-paced, comedic parodies of all the Bard's plays. In this 95-minute production, a small troupe of actors hilariously summarize the iconic comedies and tragedies that have inspired playwrights for generations. It was...
Dates: Nov. 12-15 & Nov. 19-22 Thursday to Saturday at 7:30 p.m. Sunday at 2:30 p.m. A 19-year-old man has just stood trial for the fatal stabbing of his father. “He doesn’t stand a chance,” mutters the guard as the 12 jurors are taken into the bleak jury room. It looks like an...
In this bold and exhilarating adaptation, playwright Kirsten Childs brings Alexandre Dumas himself into the story, reimagining the classic adventure through the eyes of the man who created it – the Black son of a Black French Revolutionary War general. This is not your standard...
For more than two decades, Straight No Chaser has provided the soundtrack of the season with their signature a cappella sound, festive favorites and crowd-pleasing holiday spirit. The nine-person group returns with the Making Spirits Bright Tour, featuring a night of music...
One of the hottest comics all over the internet is right here. The talk of the town, Michael Blaustein is coming to Ann Arbor for an exciting headlining show at Michigan Theater. Renowned for his unique takes about pretty much anything under the sun, the comic unfailingly gets...
American pianist Caelan Cardello, a 2027 Finalist in the American Piano Awards Jazz Competition, performs as part of The Gilmore's Rising Stars Series.
The Men of Music return with songs of the season in this free holiday concert directed by Grace Marra. A free will offering will benefit the Midland County Food Assistance Network.
Divorced, Beheaded, Live From Tudor Queens to Pop Icons, the SIX wives of Henry VIII take the microphone to remix five hundred years of historical heartbreak into a Euphoric Celebration of 21st century girl power! This new original musical is the global sensation that everyone...
Tartan Terrors: Celtic Christmas Spectacular is a holiday performance that blends Celtic music, Christmas favorites, step dance, and humor into a festive evening for the whole family. The high-energy show brings together the sounds and traditions of Celtic culture with the...
UPTOWN rings in the season this holiday with A Very Soulful Christmas, a vibrant concert experience that reimagines your favorite holiday songs through the timeless sound of Motown, R&B, and soul. Featuring world-class vocals, tight harmonies, and engaging choreography, UPTOWN...
Holiday Pops with Dez Duron brings a seasonal tradition back to Midland Center for the Arts, with the Midland Symphony Orchestra and Chorale Choir joined by Broadway performer Dez Duron, known for his role in Maybe Happy Ending. The afternoon program features seasonal favorites...
Boston Brass brings its holiday show to Midland with colorful classical arrangements, jazz standards, brass favorites and fun surprises. Since 1986, the quintet has performed in all 50 U.S. states and more than 30 countries, delivering a festive concert experience for longtime...
Experience the artistry of students, faculty, and guest artists this fall during our annual December Dance Concert on the STAGE at the Hilberry Gateway. This family-friendly concert showcases an array of dance styles and music, highlighting the talent and creativity of our...
A powerful look at feminism, survival, and solidarity
World Ballet Company Presents: The Nutcracker comes to Cobb Great Hall at Wharton Center on December 16 and 17, 2026. The production follows Marie on a Christmas Eve journey as her Nutcracker comes to life, leading her through a dreamworld of swirling snowflakes, battling mice...
A modern twist on Tchaikovsky's classic ballet, hosted and emceed by hip hop pioneer Kurtis Blow. A dozen all-star dancers join Blow onstage alongside an on-stage DJ and electric violinist. Directed and choreographed by Emmy winner and two-time Tony nominee Jennifer Weber, the...
Those Lutheran ladies are back at it again! It’s Christmastime of 1959, and it’s the day of the annual Sunday School Christmas program, and a 15-year-old Beverly has been cast as Mary. Her mother, Karin, and the other church basement ladies serve up the laughs and the lutefisk...
A world-premiere dramedy by former Detroit news anchor Devin Scillian about two very different brothers, an aging country rocker and a buttoned-down financial whiz, whose mother's death resurfaces old wounds and threatens to tear their family apart. Directed by Rhiannon Ragland...
Set in the 1930s in the Smoky Mountains of East Tennessee, this musical reimagines Ebenezer Scrooge as the owner of a mining company town. Featuring music and lyrics by eleven-time GRAMMY winner Dolly Parton, the national tour brings a fresh Appalachian spirit to the classic...
Buddy the Elf leaves the North Pole for New York City to find his dad, bringing Christmas cheer, comedy and a whole lot of heart along the way. This production is performed by Midland Center's Youth Theatre.
Scrooge! is a musical based on the beloved novella A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens, is a joyful holiday musical filled with heart, humor, and timeless lessons about generosity and compassion. The story follows the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge, whose life is forever changed on...
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Come From Away Lydia Mendelssohn Theatre (10/08-10/18) |
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Time Passes: 8 Short Plays by Samuel Beckett Arthur Miller Theatre (10/01-10/11) |
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Les Miserables Grosse Pointe Theatre (9/18-10/11) |
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Some Enchanted Evening® - The Songs of Rodgers and Hammerstein Kalamazoo Civic Theatre (10/02-10/11) |
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The Voice of Whitney: A Symphonic Celebration Detroit Opera House (10/10-10/10) |
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Stop Kiss Grosse Pointe Theatre - Purdon Studio Theatre (10/17-10/25) |
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La Rondine (The Swallow) Power Center for the Performing Arts (11/05-11/08) |
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The Simon & Garfunkel Story Flint Institute of Music (3/05-3/05) |
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Black Cat: Ghoulita Graves Presents...The Curse of Blood Neighborhood Theatre Group (10/16-10/24) |
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The Rocky Horror Picture Show Spooktacular Tour with Barry Bostwick Cobb Great Hall (10/25-10/25) |
