My Mother and the Michigan/Ohio War is a new comedy by Paul Stroili, creator of A Jukebox for the Algonquin, about family, football, and the Toledo Strip. When a bizarre accident leaves Izzy a widow, she enlists her Wolverine daughter and Buckeye son to fulfill her late...
Come from Away is a Tony Award-winning musical telling the true story of 38 planes diverted to the small town of Gander, Newfoundland on September 11, 2001, doubling its population overnight. The show follows the townspeople who opened their hearts and homes to thousands of...
Accomplice is a comedy-thriller by Tony Award-winner Rupert Holmes, described as a deliciously witty cocktail of a whodunit. What begins as a classic murder plot at a remote British cabin spirals into a meta-theatrical roller coaster of twists that blur the lines between fiction...
Lost in Yonkers is Neil Simon's Pulitzer Prize-winning play set in 1942 New York, in which two young brothers are left on the doorstep of their stern Grandma Kurnitz. As they navigate their new world, the boys encounter their eccentric Aunt Bella, her secret romance, and a...
Kimberly Akimbo is a musical by Jeanine Tesori and David Lindsay-Abaire about Kimberly, a bright New Jersey teenager navigating family dysfunction, a first crush, and a rare genetic condition that causes her to age at four times the normal rate. The New York Times calls it a...
Set against the backdrop of a small-town diner, Waitress follows the journey of talented pie-maker Jenna and her friends as she finds the courage to take a long-abandoned dream off the shelf and start fresh. Based on the film and featuring a soul-stirring score by...
We were fortunate to head back to the Acrisure Amphitheater last weekend, this time to hear Tony®, EMMY®, and five-time GRAMMY® Award-nominated singer, songwriter, actor, and philanthropist Josh Groban take the stage for his “Stage, Screen, and Symphony” tour in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The …
We were fortunate to head back out to the Accurasure Amplitheatre last weekend for the Thomas Rhett The Soundtrack to Life tour, with special guests Conner Smith and Emily Ann Roberts (who had a very Dolly Parton-style approach to singing and storytelling).…
We were fortunate to attend the second-to-last stop on Lindsey Stirling’s Duality Tour, after her most recent album of the same name. This concert came at the right time for me personally, as I had gotten some rough news earlier in the day, that was very unexpected, and had debated attending the s…
Kentucky-raised and Nashville-based, Mary Kutter writes songs that live in the gray area, blurring genre lines and creative narratives. Drawing from country storytelling and rock-leaning intensity, her music favors sharp images over easy answers. As both a songwriter and recording artist, Kutter gra…
Hank Williams, Jr.'s rescheduled tour stop this past Friday at the Acrisure Amphitheater was nothing short of impressive and worth the wait from the original date, which was moved due to wildfire smoke from Canada reducing the Air quality in Michigan, and making it not good to be outside for extend…
We attended Unity Fest Day 2, out at Heritage Landing in Muskegon, Michigan, and although Unity has great Bands and Artists and is a multi-day event, it isn’t just about the music; it is far bigger than that! For over 25 years, the heart behind the Unity Christian Musical Festival has been bigger …
Lynyrd Skynyrd Acrisure Amphitheater, July 31, 2026…
Escape to Margaretaville has been one of my bucket list shows as long as I have known they made it a musical. I was supposed to originally see it back in 2020, when it was part of a season ticket I had to the Broadway Grand Rapids season, but ultimately it was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemi…
“Weird Al” in true fashion sang a variety of spoofs from his original catalog, including hits like: “Tacky,” “Polkamania!,” 'It’s My World (and We’re All Living in It),” 'One More Minute,”“Another One Rides the Bus,” 'Amish Paradise,” 'Smells Like Nirvana,' and “Dare to B…
I was fortunate enough to see and work a show when Darius first reintroduced himself as a Country artist at a small acoustic concert. Darius Rucker played the 107 MUS The Moose (WMUS) concert in Muskegon, Michigan, in 2013 shortly after he transitioned to country music, acting as a headliner for the…
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Dear Evan Hansen is a Tony Award-winning contemporary musical with a script by Steven Levenson and a pop-rock score by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul. The story follows high school student Evan Hansen, who has felt invisible his entire life, until a tragedy thrusts him into a...
Farmers Alley Theatre produces a small-cast version of Into the Woods by Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine, mounted in the round with audiences surrounding the actors on four sides. The story follows a baker and his wife, Cinderella, and Jack as they venture into the woods to...
It’s 1958, and Jack Paar hosts the hottest late-night talk-show on television. His favorite guest? Character actor, pianist and wild card Oscar Levant. Famous for his witty one-liners, Oscar has a favorite: “There’s a fine line between genius and insanity; I have erased this...
Misery follows successful romance novelist Paul Sheldon, who is rescued from a car crash by his “number one fan,” Annie Wilkes, and wakes up captive in her secluded home. While Paul is convalescing, Annie reads his latest book and becomes enraged when she discovers the author...
Primary Trust, a poignant and funny play by Eboni Booth, opens at Farmers Alley Theatre on January 22, 2026. The story follows Kenneth, a 38-year-old bookstore worker faced with the closure of his beloved shop, prompting him to reconsider his life choices and explore new...
This hysterical comedy was written by a Michigan playwright and is full of Kalamazoo references! A holiday movie parody that will make your season bright!
Come from Away is a thrilling and heartfelt musical 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...
The inspiring true story of Carole King's journey from teenage songwriter to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. This Tony® and Grammy® Award-winning musical phenomenon is filled with unforgettable classics like "You've Got a Friend," "One Fine Day," "So Far Away,” "Take Good Care of...
Farmers Alley Theatre will present the Kalamazoo premiere of Ride the Cyclone, a contemporary dark-comedy musical by Jacob Richmond and Brooke Maxwell. The story follows six teenagers from a Canadian chamber choir who find themselves in a limbo-like state after a roller coaster...
A Jukebox for the Algonquin is a new comedy by Paul Stroili set in a senior living community in the Adirondack region of New York. The story follows a group of spirited residents, including characters played by Rico Bruce Wade, Elizabeth Terrel, Dwandra Nickole Lampkin, and...
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August Wilson's Ma Rainey's Black Bottom FIM Flint Repertory Theatre (9/18-10/04) |
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Les Miserables Grosse Pointe Theatre (9/18-10/11) |
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Rodeo Clown Detroit Repertory Theatre (4/02-5/02) |
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When We Were Young and Unafraid Detroit Repertory Theatre (11/06-12/13) |
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THE ONE GOOD THING OR "ARE YA PATRICK SWAYZE" Williamston Theatre (9/24-10/25) |
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Aping Jane Tipping Point Theatre (9/23-10/18) |
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You Can't Take It With You Meadow Brook Theatre (6/02-6/27) |
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Women's Glee Concert Spring Concert Hill Auditorium (4/10-4/10) |
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Halloween Concert Hill Auditorium (10/31-10/31) |
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Anything Goes Kalamazoo Civic Theatre (9/18-9/27) |
