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9 to 5
Sep 18 – Sep 27, 2026

9 to 5, presented by Center Stage Theatre at Midland Center for the Arts, features music and lyrics by Dolly Parton and is adapted from...

Gallery of Sound
Oct 10

Gallery of Sound features the Midland Symphony Orchestra alongside guest artists h2 quartet in a program highlighting works by Philip Glass, Ginastera, and Mussorgsky. The...

Jersey Boys
Oct 30 – Nov 1, 2026

Jersey Boys is the Tony Award-winning musical that tells the story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, tracing their rise from the streets of...

CelloGayageum
Nov 7

CelloGayageum is an intercultural duo featuring cellist Sol Daniel Kim and gayageum artist Dayoung Yoon, blending Western and Korean musical traditions. Their performance is shaped...

Four Seasons
Nov 7

The Midland Symphony Orchestra performs Vivaldi's Four Seasons with guest violinist Matthew Vera in a program brought to life with energy, movement, and a fresh...

Clue
Nov 14 – Nov 15, 2026

Based on the classic board game and the fan-favorite film, Clue is a fast-paced whodunit filled with murder, mystery, and comedy. The Broadway national tour...

Come From Away
Nov 13 – Nov 22, 2026

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...

Tartan Terrors: Celtic Christmas Spectacular
Dec 10

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...

Holiday Pops with Dez Duron
Dec 12

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...

Misery
Jan 22 – Jan 31, 2027

Adapted from Stephen King's novel, Misery is a gripping thriller about obsession, control, and survival. The story follows a novelist held captive by his self-proclaimed...

Cirque Kalabanté
Feb 11

Created by Yamoussa Bangoura, Cirque Kalabanté combines acrobatics, live Afro-Jazz, percussion, and dance in a celebration of Guinean culture and contemporary circus arts. Performing at...

Riverdance 30 - The New Generation
Feb 26 – Feb 28, 2027

Riverdance 30 – The New Generation marks the 30th anniversary of the iconic global dance phenomenon with new choreography, updated visuals, and a new generation...

OCEAN In Concert
Mar 6

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...

Barbecue
Feb 26 – Mar 7, 2027

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...

Beetlejuice
Apr 9 – Apr 11, 2027

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...

tenThing Brass Ensemble
Apr 13

Founded by trumpeter Tine Thing Helseth, tenThing Brass Ensemble is an internationally acclaimed all-female Norwegian brass ensemble. The group brings bold arrangements and a fresh...

A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical
Apr 24 – Apr 25, 2027

A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical is a musical memoir created in collaboration with Neil Diamond that traces the life and career of one...

Brahms Symphony No. 4 and Dvořák Cello Concerto
May 1

The Midland Symphony Orchestra closes its season with two of the orchestral repertoire's most celebrated works: Brahms' Symphony No. 4 and Dvořák's Cello Concerto. Guest...

The Hunchback of Notre Dame
May 14 – May 23, 2027

The Hunchback of Notre Dame, presented by Center Stage Theatre at Midland Center for the Arts, is based on the Victor Hugo novel and the...

The Wiz
Jun 4 – Jun 5, 2027

The Wiz is an all-new touring production of the Tony Award-winning musical that brings fresh energy to the classic story. Soul, gospel, rock, and funk...



Review: THE LION KING at Broadway Grand Rapids


by Brian Hilbrand - April 21, 2026

The Lion King has been touring North America for more than 23 years, and during that time has welcomed over 25 million theatergoers, making it North America’s longest-running and most-attended Broadway tour. Having already played more than 10,000 performances in over 90 cities across North America...

Review: FIDDLER ON THE ROOF at Stagecrafters


by Emily Schenk - April 18, 2026

Fiddler on the Roof follows Tevye, a poor milkman in Anatevka, and his five daughters who choose love over arranged marriages, challenging Tevye’s beliefs about faith and family....

Review: LUCKY STIFF at University Of Michigan Flint Theatre


by Emily Schenk - March 28, 2026

Lucky Stiff is a musical comedy that felt like the perfect combination of Weekend at Bernie’s mixed with the play Noises Off. It was funny, zany, and completely unpredictable....

Review: THE OUTSIDERS at The Fisher Theatre


by Emily Schenk - March 07, 2026

Do you want to see a show with some of the most exciting and breathtaking stage combat you’ve ever seen? Do you want to see a cast perform some of the most buttery smooth vocals currently on tour? Then I implore you to get tickets for The Outsiders performing at the Fisher Theatre through March 15...

Review: DANCING WITH THE STARS LIVE at Fox Theatre


by Emily Schenk - March 02, 2026

it’s hard for me to pick a favorite performance of the night, but if I had to pick one that stands out, it was when Brandon Armstrong and Britt Stewart danced to Hit Me With A Hot Note And Watch Me Bounce. Every season, I see these two get criminally overlooked on the show! Brandon Armstrong is a ...

Review: DISNEY ON ICE PRESENTS ROAD TRIP ADVENTURES at Van Andel Arena


by Brian Hilbrand - February 06, 2026

True to the show's name, we hit the road with Mickey Mouse and his pals for a ride for some “Road Trip Adventures”.  Mickey, Minnie, and Goofy invite the audience to embark on an interactive and memory-rich adventure to iconic Disney destinations....

Review: HELL'S KITCHEN at Fisher Theatre


by Emily Schenk - December 18, 2025

The national touring cast of Hell‘s Kitchen arrives at The Fisher Theatre. Hell’s Kitchen features pop hits from Grammy Award-winning Alicia Keys. Hell‘s Kitchen is a story of a young girl growing up in Manhattan trying to chase her dreams, find love, and navigate the city....

Review: MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET at The Fox Theatre


by Emily Schenk - December 17, 2025

Doris Walker, played by Ellie Baker, was the star of the show, and in more ways than one, her angelic voice and quick wit really played into the fast-talking talking powerful female, Macy’s exact executive, her child, and charisma was matched only by The Man and Red himself. Kris Kringle brought j...

Review: WHO’S HOLIDAY! at National Broadway Theatre


by Brian Hilbrand - December 16, 2025

A story, although not written by Seuss, is an after-story of sorts, detailing what happens the night after Cindy Lou Who meets the Grinch, who, interestingly enough, and without giving too much away, end up getting married.  The wild and crazy events that go down as a result of that are nothing sho...

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