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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.
Celebrate 35 years of one of the most iconic video game franchises of all time: Sonic the Hedgehog. This new in concert experience brings together, live on stage, the most iconic music and incredible moments of the beloved Sonic video games. A live ensemble, rock musicians...
“What’s not to love about Betty Boop?” — Chicago Tribune For almost a century, the Betty Boop ® character has won hearts and inspired fans around the world with her trademark looks, voice, and style. Now, in BOOP!® The Musical , Betty’s dream of an ordinary day off from...
Author Jacob McNeal has finally achieved his dream: The Nobel Prize for Literature, and all the trappings that come with it. But the spiraling McNeal has little space to enjoy the honor, as his health, personal relationships, and professional reputation all teeter on the edge of...
Department of Musical Theatre students demonstrate their acting skills in this studio production of the play Much Ado About Nothing, one of William Shakespeare’s most beloved and oft-performed comedies. When the soldiers of Don Pedro’s army return to Messina, Italy, romance is...
Riverdance 30 – The New Generation marks the 30th anniversary of the iconic global dance phenomenon with new choreography, updated visuals, and a new generation of performers. The production brings fresh energy to the beloved show that captivated audiences worldwide since its...
The internationally acclaimed hit theater production The Simon & Garfunkel Story , complete with nostalgia-inducing, unforgettable hits, will recreate the magic and authenticity of Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel live on stage. The show chronicles the amazing journey of the iconic...
Elle Woods appears to have it all, but her life is suddenly turned upside down when her boyfriend dumps her so he can start getting more “serious” about his life and attend Harvard Law. Determined to get him back, Elle uses her brain and ingenuity to get admitted to Harvard too...
The Midland Symphony Orchestra performs Steven Price's score live alongside a screening of Ocean, the acclaimed film narrated by David Attenborough. The combination of live orchestration and the sweeping visuals of the natural world creates an immersive cinematic concert...
Robert O'Hara's Barbecue is a sharp and darkly funny play presented by Center Stage Theatre at Midland Center for the Arts. The story follows a family intervention that goes sideways, unraveling into a bold satire about race, class, addiction, and family dynamics. The production...
The Fences We Build August Wilson’s Pulitzer Prize-winning masterpiece, Fences is a powerful and timeless exploration of family, ambition, and the fences we build—both seen and unseen. You can catch it in the Civic Auditorium, March 5-14, 2027. Set in 1957 Pittsburgh...
What happens when a dot-com billionaire pays an esteemed American theatre company to translate Shakespeare into English (Wait. What?).
The family of a Civil Rights icon grapples with their role in his legacy
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's notorious rivalry with Antonio Salieri is on full display in this Tony-Award winning play. This fictional retelling follows the lives of the two composers in 18th century Vienna and was adapted into an Oscar-Award winning film in 1984. Amadeus was...
The Nacirema Society is a pitch perfect comedy by celebrated Detroit native and nationally renowned playwright, poet, and author Pearl Cleage. Set in 1964 in Montgomery, Alabama, the play follows the Nacirema Society as it prepares for its 100th anniversary debutante ball...
The New York Times calls it “the best musical of this century.” The Washington Post says, “It is the kind of evening that restores your faith in musicals.” And Entertainment Weekly says, “Grade A: the funniest musical of all time.” Jimmy Fallon of The Tonight Show calls it...
The New York Times calls it “the best musical of this century.” The Washington Post says, “It is the kind of evening that restores your faith in musicals.” And Entertainment Weekly says, “Grade A: the funniest musical of all time.” Jimmy Fallon of The Tonight Show calls it...
From Detroit-born, Tony Award–nominated playwright Dominique Morisseau, this gripping drama examines the aftermath of a high school fight that exposes deep racial inequities. Inspired by real events, the story follows students whose lives are shaped by unequal treatment and...
Two performances celebrating the film's 50th anniversary feature a live performance of John Williams' iconic score synchronized with the full movie. Performances take place on Friday, April 2 and Saturday, April 3, 2027.
One of the most acclaimed plays in the American theatrical canon, this exciting drama about the Puritan purge of witchcraft in old Salem is a gripping and timely parable of contemporary society, as well as a studied historical tale. The story focuses upon a young farmer, his...
Inside Berlin's Kit Kat Klub, the music is intoxicating, the laughter never stops, and every night promises escape. Outside, a darker future is quietly taking shape. As Cliff Bradshaw falls for Sally Bowles and two unlikely lovers dream of a life together, the world around them...
The Department of Voice & Opera’s winter selection, a fully produced opera, will be announced later in the season. Single tickets available beginning July 30.
Join us for joyous celebrations of choral music as this beloved student organization continues years of tradition with its annual spring concert. Not available as part of the Flex Series package. Conducted by Julie Skadsem Recommended Ages: 5+ Single tickets available beginning...
Based on the Tim Burton film, Beetlejuice is a musical comedy about making the most of every Day-O. The production comes to Midland Center for the Arts for three days only, April 9–11, 2027. Entertainment Weekly calls it "A Feast for the Eyes and the Soul!"
Murakami by the Sea is a full-length devised work inspired by novels and short stories by Haruki Murakami (the award-winning Japanese writer of Kafka on the Shore, among many others). Placed within a constantly evolving environment of cardboard and broken tires, the production...
Find Your Way Back to Family The Kalamazoo Civic Reader’s Theatre presents On Golden Pond , a touching and funny story about a spirited and lovable elderly couple facing their twilight years, in the Carver Studio, April 2-11, 2027. This charming play is the love story of Ethel...
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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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Purpose Detroit Repertory Theatre (1/08-3/14) |
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Clue Flint Institute of Music (11/13-11/13) |
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Musical Theatre Senior Showcase Lydia Mendelssohn Theatre (5/09-5/09) |
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The Notebook DeVos Performance Hall (10/13-10/18) |
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Murakami by the Sea Arthur Miller Theatre (4/08-4/11) |
