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.
La Rondine is a bittersweet comedy from one of the best-loved composers of Italian opera. The story follows the love life of courtesan Magda, who flies away from her wealthy, pampered life with the unromantic Rombaldo in favor of a passionate affair with the younger (and poorer)...
The University of Michigan Dance Company presents a broad spectrum of contemporary dance practices performed by students in the Department of Dance. This all-ages concert will feature the work of four choreographers: Professor Shannon Gillen, founder and artistic director of...
Author Jacob McNeal has finally achieved his dream: The Nobel Prize for Literature, and all the trappings that come with it. But the spiraling McNeal has little space to enjoy the honor, as his health, personal relationships, and professional reputation all teeter on the edge of...
Set in the French capital in the wake of World War II, An American in Paris tells the romantic story of a young American soldier, a beautiful French girl, and an indomitable European city—each yearning for a new beginning in the aftermath of international conflict. Inspired by...
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…
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…
A production of A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder is only as strong as its many moving parts, and this cast delivered them with delicious precision. The women of the show were far more than romantic interests orbiting Monty’s schemes—they were a dazzling constellation all their own. Hosan…
Hamilton is the room where it happens—a history remix that’s not throwing away its shot at dazzling you with rhyme, rhythm, and revolution. Founding fathers trade powdered wigs for mic drops as ambition rises faster than the tempo, and duels come with both pistols and punchlines. This production…
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…
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.…
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.…
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 Great Comet was nominated for 12 Tony Awards when it premiered on Broadway – the most nominations for the season. Book...
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 itself and the play-within-a-play. Winner of a 1966 Tony Award, Marat/Sade has riveted audiences for generations. Written by Peter...
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. Ages 3+ are welcome! Artistic direction by Shannon Gillen and Jillian Hopper
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 Susanna as they attempt to get married – against the wishes of others. Mozart’s opera buffa (or comic opera) is a sequel of sorts to Paisello’s The...
A stirring, epic tale of aspiration, ambition, hopefulness, and tragedy.
Duty. Honor. Lies. Betrayal. Can you handle the truth?
The 2025 edition of the Department of Dance’s always lively Power Center showcase will feature choreography by professional guest artists and university faculty.
A charming all-ages opera featuring fairies, angels, and a witch with a wicked gingerbread recipe.
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Ghost Light Cabaret Series: One Hit Wonders Flint Institute of Music (8/31-9/02) |
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Les Miserables Grosse Pointe Theatre (9/18-10/11) |
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Birthday Candles Gilmore Theatre Complex - York Theatre (9/25-10/11) |
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The Lion King Wharton Center [Cobb Great Hall] (4/08-4/25) |
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Honk! JR. The Civic Auditorium (1/15-2/07) |
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Les Misérables The Civic Auditorium (4/30-5/16) |
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Tribute: CROSBY, STILLS, NASH & YOUNG THE ENCORE MUSICAL THEATRE COMPANY (10/23-10/25) |
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The Shark is Broken Riverbank Theatre (8/15-8/30) |
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WMU Theatre Presents The Three Musketeers Gilmore Theatre Complex (11/12-11/22) |
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One Monkey Don't Stop No Show The Hilberry Gateway (10/02-10/10) |
