To Enlighten • To Entertain • To Educate
James W. Miller Auditorium is located on the campus of Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo and is the premier performing arts venue in West Michigan. We are dedicated to strengthening the cultural life of West Michigan, engaging with our community through outreach and the magic of live theatre.
At Miller Auditorium’s grand opening celebration in 1968, Western Michigan University president James W. Miller promised that the new building would present the performing arts "not as culture for culture's sake, but for the enrichment of the lives of our students, our faculty and our friends in the community."
Our state-of-the-art facility is host to entertainment of all kinds: touring productions straight from Broadway, live concerts, comedy events, family shows, and more. Our dedication to community outreach and education runs deep. When you see a show at Miller, know that you are supporting these goals. (Want to help even more? Consider becoming a Friend of Miller.)
Gobo, Red, Mokey, Wembley, and Boober Fraggle discover the legend of the Celebration Stone—an ancient Fraggle treasure that has the power to bring everyone together for the greatest party of all time, but was shattered and lost generations ago. As the Fraggles set off on an...
Cellist Sterling Elliott performs Antonín Dvořák's Cello Concerto paired with Ludwig van Beethoven's Symphony No. 7 as part of the Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra's Signature Series at Miller Auditorium.
Pianist Yefim Bronfman performs Franz Liszt's Piano Concerto No. 2 paired with Johannes Brahms' Symphony No. 4 as part of the Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra's Signature Series at Miller Auditorium.
Violinist Alexi Kenney performs Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's Violin Concerto No. 3 alongside Igor Stravinsky's Petrushka as part of the Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra's six-concert Signature Series at Miller Auditorium.
Johann Sebastian Bach's monumental St. Matthew Passion is presented as part of the Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra's Signature Series at Miller Auditorium, featuring nearly 200 performers.
Gustav Holst's The Planets is presented as part of the Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra's Signature Series at Miller Auditorium, offering a cosmic journey through one of the most beloved orchestral works.
Some people know innately who they are and what they stand for. Within minutes of any interaction with Craig Morgan, it’s clear God, family, and country are his foundation. The veteran hitmaker continues to celebrate those pillars on his new EP, American Soundtrack. “I try to celebrate God, f…
It’s the kind of story you read about in books and watch on the big screen at the movies. For the band ALABAMA, it’s not just a story; it’s their life. It’s a classic American tale of rags to riches. From humble beginnings picking cotton in the fields to international stars that went on to s…
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…
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A Conversation with Jon Heder, Efren Ramirez & Jon Gries Event is BYOT (Bring Your Own Tots) The beloved indie classic "Napoleon Dynamite" was made almost 20 years ago. Since then, much has changed; but the characters, as enduring as they are endearing, stay in our hearts...
Joy, love, heartache, strength, wisdom, catharsis, LIFE—everything we’ve been waiting to see in a Broadway show— is here in the exhilarating, fearless new musical based on Alanis Morissette’s world-changing music. Directed by Tony Award winner Diane Paulus (Waitress, Pippin...
Ruben & Clay are thrilled to reunite twenty years after captivating audiences during their historic run on the second season of Fox's American Idol in 2003. Both plucked from the relative obscurity of their hometowns in the South, the unlikely pair quickly became audience...
The world’s greatest entertainers unite for a spellbinding and incredible holiday production – A MAGICAL CIRQUE CHRISTMAS! Experience the enchantment of Christmas with an evening of dazzling performers and breathtaking cirque artists, accompanied by your favorite holiday music...
The grr-ific musical for little tigers and grown-ups alike is back! The hugely popular Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood LIVE!, based on the #1 PBS KIDS TV and Emmy Award- winning series that has delighted live audiences on stages across the country is back. Daniel Tiger and all of...
Peppa, George, Mummy Pig, and Daddy Pig will be singing along to some of their favorite songs, and they invite children and families alike to join in the fun. Dance, clap, and sing with Peppa and her family along with Pedro Pony, Suzy Sheep, and Gerald Giraffe. Blow up those...
For emo music lovers and orchestra aficionados alike, Emo Orchestra is a new live experience that brings some of the most beloved emo songs of your youth to the theater stage with a full orchestra arrangement. Along with special guest Hawthorne Heights , the orchestra will...
Damn it Janet! The Rocky Horror Picture Show is back at Miller Auditorium! Tune in for a screening of the original unedited movie with the professional live shadow cast, Rocky Horror in Abundance. Join us for audience participation and a costume contest! There will be a VIP Meet...
Nurse Blake hits the road again with his NEW COMEDY TOUR "SHOCK ADVISED!" Bring out your friends, family, and coworkers for an EPIC night as Nurse Blake shares new stories with a comedic twist of the ins and outs of being a nurse. Healthcare workers are going to pack the...
Direct from Broadway, MEAN GIRLS is the hilarious hit musical from an award-winning creative team, including book writer TINA FEY (“30 Rock”), composer JEFF RICHMOND (“Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt”), lyricist NELL BENJAMIN ( Legally Blonde ) and original director and choreographer...
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August Wilson's Ma Rainey's Black Bottom FIM Flint Repertory Theatre (9/18-10/04) |
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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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Prince of the Pulpit Ford Community and Performing Arts Center (9/19-9/20) |
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The Simon & Garfunkel Story Flint Institute of Music (3/05-3/05) |
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Come from Away Croswell Opera House (9/11-9/20) |
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Robin Hood Parish Theatre (4/16-4/25) |
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Come From Away Lydia Mendelssohn Theatre (10/08-10/18) |
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The Old Man and The Old Moon (Large Cast Edition) The Hilberry Gateway (10/16-10/25) |
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Rolling Thunder: A Rock Journey Meadow Brook Theatre (4/28-5/23) |
