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POWER CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS

121 N. Fletcher Street
ANN ARBOR, MI 48109
(734) 764-2538

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About the Theatre

With a variable thrust or proscenium stage, the 1,300-seat Power Center provides a versatile and technically sophisticated facility for theatrical productions. Located on Central Campus, the Power Center was completed in 1971 in a modern classical style featuring soaring glass and concrete architectural features.

Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812


From celebrated composer Dave Malloy comes an electropop opera based on a scandalous 70-page slice of Leo Tolstoy’s War and Peace. Beloved by audiences, The ...

University of Michigan Dance Company 2026


Featuring new works by Marcat Dance (co-artistic director Catherine Coury [BFA ’10, dance]), Maleek Washington, Sean McKnight (BFA ’13, musical theatre), and Professor Amy Chavasse. ...

Marat/Sade
Marat/Sade
2/19 - 2/22/2026


Based on a true story, Marat/Sade is a shocking and relevant work about human suffering, class struggle, and mental illness as depicted in the play ...



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Past Shows

The Marriage of Figaro
The Marriage of Figaro
11/6 - 11/9/2025


Considered by many to be the “perfect opera,” The Marriage of Figaro tells the story of a single day in the life of Figaro and ...

Titanic: The Musical
Titanic: The Musical
4/17 - 4/20/2025


A stirring, epic tale of aspiration, ambition, hopefulness, and tragedy.

A Few Good Men
A Few Good Men
2/20 - 2/23/2025


Duty. Honor. Lies. Betrayal. Can you handle the truth?

2025 Dance Concert
2025 Dance Concert
2/6 - 2/9/2025


The 2025 edition of the Department of Dance’s always lively Power Center showcase will feature choreography by professional guest artists and university faculty.

Hänsel und Gretel
Hänsel und Gretel
11/14 - 11/17/2024


A charming all-ages opera featuring fairies, angels, and a witch with a wicked gingerbread recipe.

Videos


Scrooge in Rouge in Michigan Scrooge in Rouge
The Inspired Acting Company (12/5 - 12/21) Tracker
Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812 in Michigan Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812
Power Center for the Performing Arts (4/16 - 4/19) Tracker
Disney's FROZEN in Michigan Disney's FROZEN
The Encore Musical Theatre Company (12/4 - 1/11)

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