Get ready to rock as The Encore celebrates the legendary sound of Queen. With electrifying vocals, a powerhouse band, and all the theatrical flair you’d expect, this tribute brings iconic hits like “Bohemian Rhapsody,” “Somebody to Love,” and “We Will Rock You” to life. Bold...
The University of Michigan at The Encore presents a feel-good musical comedy… bursting with energy, Sister Act follows a nightclub singer who unexpectedly finds herself hiding out in a convent—only to turn the choir into a powerhouse of soul and spirit. Packed with infectious...
Rich harmonies and timeless songwriting take center stage in this tribute to Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young. Featuring songs like “Suite: Judy Blue Eyes,” “Helplessly Hoping,” and “Teach Your Children,” this concert captures the spirit of a generation with warmth, authenticity...
Celebrate the magic of the season with Holiday Inn , a charming musical filled with timeless songs from Irving Berlin. Centered around a farmhouse that transforms with each holiday, this joyful story features romance, laughter, and classics like “White Christmas.” It’s a warm...
Step into the world of the King of Pop with a high-octane tribute to Michael Jackson. From “Thriller” to “Billie Jean,” this concert delivers the moves, the music, and the magic that made him a global icon. With dynamic choreography and a live band, it’s a thrilling celebration...
Witty, whimsical, and delightfully over-the-top, The Pirates of Penzance is a comic operetta brimming with clever wordplay and unforgettable melodies. Featuring bumbling pirates, star-crossed lovers, and a hilariously peculiar sense of duty, this Gilbert and Sullivan favorite is...
Based on an extraordinary true story, Come From Away tells of 7,000 stranded passengers and the small town in Newfoundland that welcomed them in the wake of 9/11. With a soaring score and a deeply human story, this moving musical celebrates kindness, resilience, and the power of...
Up close and deeply personal, this Sara Bareilles tribute transforms the Lobby Stage into an intimate evening of storytelling through song. Featuring hits like “Love Song,” “Brave,” and selections from Waitress, this concert highlights her signature blend of heartfelt lyrics...
An intimate look behind the curtain, A Chorus Line follows a group of dancers auditioning for a Broadway show as they share their personal stories, struggles, and dreams. Featuring iconic songs and groundbreaking storytelling, this Pulitzer Prize–winning musical is a powerful...
Escape to paradise with this high-spirited tribute to Jimmy Buffett. Featuring favorites like “Margaritaville” and “Cheeseburger in Paradise,” this beachy concert is all about good vibes, great music, and a little island escapism. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the ultimate summer...
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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A sassy, sultry musical celebration of legendary jazz great, Fats Waller. Aint Misbehavin is one of the most popular, well-crafted revues of all time and winner of the 1978 Tony Award for Best Musical. Directed and Choreographed by Broadway's Gerry McIntyre.
On a small Greek island, Sophie dreams of a perfect wedding one which includes her father giving her away. The problem? Sophie doesnt know who he is! Her mother Donna, the former lead singer of the 1970s pop group Donna and the Dynamos, refuses to talk about the past, so Sophie...
The Encore Presents TRIBUTE: Billy Joel, MAY 12 - 15Billy Joel turns 73 this week and The Encore is celebrating in a big way! One of the best-selling artists of all time, with over 160 million records sold worldwide, Billy Joel has had a successful career as a solo artist since...
A THOUSAND FACES: THE LON CHANEY MUSICAL tells the incredible true story of the pioneering silent movie star, who changed the face of film. Born to deaf parents who didnt speak, Lon learns at an early age to communicate through facial expressions and pantomime. With their son...
Celebrate Women's History Month with a tribute to America's most successful vocal group of all-time, THE SUPREMES! Detroit vocalist ARIELLE CROSBY (Stevie Wonder and Queen Tributes, Motown the Musical Natl Tour) and GAYLE E. MARTIN (Stevie Wonder Tribute, Smokey Joes Cafe) are...
The Encore performs Stevie Wonder's greatest hits.
What happens when you take the Great American Songbook of Musical Theatre and hand it over to a collaboration of Broadway vocalists and global Jazz artists for fresh creative interpretation? A night at The Encore Cabaret: Modern Jazz Meets Musical Theatre! This event will bring...
A tribute to the band The Eagles. Enjoy your favorite songs like "Hotel California", "Desperado", and "Take it Easy"!
Broadway Stars, Chelsea and Geoff Packard, return to The Encore for 3 nights of Holiday Cheer with MERRY & BRIGHT. The married couple, both veterans of the Great White Way, have starred on Broadway in Wicked, Phantom of the Opera, Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, Matilda and...
When Harry Truman was unexpectedly thrust into the U.S. Presidency in 1945, he was ridiculed by both the press and the public as the little man from Missouri. Seven years later when he left office, he was hailed the world over as one of the great leaders of the 20th Century.Now...
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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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SIX (Boleyn Tour) Wharton Center [Cobb Great Hall] (12/01-12/06) |
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Frozen Croswell Opera House (11/21-12/04) |
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Disney's The Little Mermaid JR. The Civic Auditorium (10/23-11/01) |
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The Rocky Horror Picture Show Spooktacular Tour with Nell Campbell Fisher Theater (10/08-10/08) |
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Scrooge! The Hilberry Gateway (12/04-12/20) |
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Doja Cat at Little Caesars Arena Little Caesars Arena (10/01-10/01) |
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HAIR - The American Tribal Love-Rock Musical The Hilberry Gateway (4/09-4/25) |
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Death Takes a Holiday Meadow Brook Theatre (3/24-4/18) |
