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WHARTON CENTER [COBB GREAT HALL]

1 Michigan State Univ. (Corner of Bogue & Shaw Lane)
East Lansing, MI 48824

Upcoming Shows

& Juliet
& Juliet
Jun 23 – Jun 28, 2026

CREATED BY THE EMMY®-WINNING WRITER FROM “SCHITT’S CREEK,” this hilarious new musical flips the script on the greatest love story ever told. & Juliet asks:...

Beetlejuice
Sep 18 – Sep 20, 2026

After a thrilling Broadway three-peat, BEETLEJUICE rises again to hit the road! Based on Tim Burton’s dearly beloved film, this hilarious musical tells the story...

The Notebook
Oct 27 – Nov 1, 2026
SIX (Boleyn Tour)
SIX (Boleyn Tour)
Dec 1 – Dec 6, 2026

Divorced, beheaded, died, divorced, beheaded, survived. From Tudor Queens to Pop Princesses, in SIX the wives of Henry VIII take the mic to reclaim their...

Hell's Kitchen
Jan 19 – Jan 24, 2027
BOOP! The Betty Boop Musical
Feb 23 – Feb 28, 2027
The Lion King
The Lion King
Apr 8 – Apr 25, 2027

Giraffes strut, birds swoop, gazelles leap - the entire Serengeti comes to life. And as the music soars, Pride Rock slowly rises from the stage....

The Outsiders
Jun 22 – Jun 27, 2027

In Tulsa, Oklahoma, 1967, Ponyboy Curtis, his best friend Johnny Cade and their Greaser family of “outsiders” battle with their affluent rivals, the Socs. This...

The Phantom of the Opera
Aug 25 – Sep 5, 2027

THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA is widely considered one of the world’s most beautiful and spectacular musicals. Since 1986, it has played to over 160...


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Review: A GENTLEMAN’S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER at Avon Players


by Emily Schenk - June 02, 2026

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...

Review: HAMILTON at The Fisher Theatre


by Emily Schenk - May 05, 2026

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...

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...

Past Shows

Clue
Apr 7 – Apr 12, 2026

Videos


FIM Flint Repertory Theatre: Green Day's American Idiot in Michigan FIM Flint Repertory Theatre: Green Day's American Idiot
University of Michigan-Flint Theatre (5/29-6/14)
FIDDLER ON THE ROOF in Michigan FIDDLER ON THE ROOF
The Encore Musical Theatre Company (6/04-7/19) PHOTOS VIDEOS
The Last Wide Open by Audrey Cefaly in Michigan The Last Wide Open by Audrey Cefaly
Theatre NOVA (5/22-6/14) PHOTOS
Improv Meets Symphony in Michigan Improv Meets Symphony
Crawlspace Theatre (7/09-7/10)
A Midsummer Night's Dream in Michigan A Midsummer Night's Dream
Upton-Morley Pavilion (7/09-7/10)
Golden Girls The Laughs Continue in Michigan Golden Girls The Laughs Continue
Dow Event Center (9/30-9/30)
Outdoor Summer Concert: Michigan Philharmonic in Michigan Outdoor Summer Concert: Michigan Philharmonic
Ford House (8/14-8/14)
The Lion King in Michigan The Lion King
Wharton Center [Cobb Great Hall] (4/08-4/25)
The Notebook in Michigan The Notebook
Cobb Great Hall (10/27-11/01)
Our Town in Michigan Our Town
DeWitt Main Theatre (7/10-8/01)