Skip to main content
Shop Merch Add a Show Listing
My Shows
News on your favorite shows, specials & more!

Wharton Center for Performing Arts

Articles

Review: DAN & SHAY “THE YOUNG TOUR” at Acrisure Amphitheater

Review: DAN & SHAY “THE YOUNG TOUR” at Acrisure Amphitheater

by Brian Hilbrand · October 8, 2026

3x GRAMMY-winning duo Dan & Shay brought their “The Young Tour” to the Acrisure Amphitheater on Friday, as part of their North America tour, in support of their forthcoming studio album, Young.   Arriving this past August via Warner Records Nashville, the 26-date run will feature support from T…

Photo Review: BROOKS & DUNN 2026 Neon Moon Tour

Photo Review: BROOKS & DUNN 2026 Neon Moon Tour

by Brian Hilbrand · September 29, 2026

Brooks & Dunn, the best-selling country duo of all time and most-awarded artists in CMA history, extend their NEON MOON TOUR into 2026. The Country Music Hall of Famers brought their “don’t miss” (Whiskey Riff) live show to Acrisure Amphitheater on Friday, September 25, with special guests Wil…

Photo Review: Willow Avalon and David Lee Murphy

Photo Review: Willow Avalon and David Lee Murphy

by Brian Hilbrand · September 29, 2026

In 2025, her songs 'Tequila and Whiskey' and 'Homewrecker' went viral on TikTok. Soon after, Avalon released her debut album, Southern Belle Raisin' Hell, on January 17, 2025. She used her mugshot from a previous arrest for the album's cover. David Lee Murphy is best recognized by his massive hit…

Photo Review: Craig Morgan

Photo Review: Craig Morgan

by Brian Hilbrand · September 13, 2026

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…

Photo Review: Alabama: Live In Concert

Photo Review: Alabama: Live In Concert

by Brian Hilbrand · September 13, 2026

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…

Photo Review: Josh Groban  Stage, Screen, and Symphony tour

Photo Review: Josh Groban Stage, Screen, and Symphony tour

by Brian Hilbrand · September 2, 2026

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 …

Review: THOMAS RHETT: 'SOUND TRACK TO LIFE TOUR' at Acrisure Amphitheater

Review: THOMAS RHETT: 'SOUND TRACK TO LIFE TOUR' at Acrisure Amphitheater

by Brian Hilbrand · August 26, 2026

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).…

Review: LINDSEY STIRLING’S DUALITY TOUR at Acrisure Amphitheater

Review: LINDSEY STIRLING’S DUALITY TOUR at Acrisure Amphitheater

by Brian Hilbrand · August 22, 2026

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…

Photo Review: Mary Kutter and Junior Brown, Special Guest for  Hank Williams, Jr.

Photo Review: Mary Kutter and Junior Brown, Special Guest for Hank Williams, Jr.

by Brian Hilbrand · August 16, 2026

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…

Photo Review: Hank Williams, Jr. @Acrisure Amphitheater, Friday, August 14th, 2026

Photo Review: Hank Williams, Jr. @Acrisure Amphitheater, Friday, August 14th, 2026

by Brian Hilbrand · August 16, 2026

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…

Past Shows

94 total · showing 51–60

Miss Saigon

Miss Saigon

Mar 12 – Mar 17, 2019

A DYNAMITE BROADWAY REVIVAL. The New YorkerExperience the acclaimed new production of the legendary musical Miss Saigon, from the creators of Les Misrables. In the last days of the Vietnam War, 17-year-old Kim is forced to work in a bar run by a notorious character known as the...

Anastasia

Anastasia

Jan 15 – Jan 20, 2019

Inspired by the beloved films, the romantic and adventure-filled new musical Anastasia is on a journey to Mid-Michigan at last! From the Tony Award® winning creators of the Broadway classic Ragtime, this dazzling show transports us from the twilight of the Russian Empire to the...

Mannheim Steamroller Christmas

Mannheim Steamroller Christmas

Dec 21

“Mannheim Steamroller RULES Christmas!” –Business Week Mannheim Steamroller Christmas has been America’s favorite holiday tradition for over 30 years! Grammy® Award winner Chip Davis has created a show that features Mannheim Steamroller Christmas classics along with a selection...

Fiddler on the Roof

Fiddler on the Roof

Dec 4 – Dec 9, 2018

“AN ENTIRELY FRESH, FUNNY AND GORGEOUS NEW PRODUCTION. A REASON FOR CELEBRATION!” –New York Magazine Audiences across North America are toasting a new production of Fiddler on the Roof! Rich with musical hits you know and love, including “Tradition,” “Sunrise, Sunset,” “If I...

Soweto Gospel Choir

Soweto Gospel Choir

Nov 18

“Sheer jubilation ... the rhythm of life.” –Herald Sun, Melbourne “... absolutely thrilling singers ... dazzling music.” –Billboard Formed to celebrate the unique and inspirational power of African gospel music, this acclaimed, 20-strong choir draws on the best talent from...

The Dustbowl Revival

The Dustbowl Revival

Nov 1

“Dustbowl Revival’s upbeat, old-school, all- american sonic safaris exemplify everything shows should be: hot, spontaneous, engaging and, best of all, a pleasure to hear.” –LA Weekly American roots band The Dustbowl Revival mashes the sounds of New Orleans funk, bluegrass, soul...

Czech Philharmonic Orchestra

Czech Philharmonic Orchestra

Oct 30

Semyon Bychkov, Music Director And Chief Conductor Alisa Weilerstein, Cello For over a century, the Czech Philharmonic has represented the pinnacle of Czech cultural achievement. In 1896, Antonin Dvo?ák conducted the orchestra’s debut performance at the Rudolfi num, still home...

Momix: Opus Cactus

Momix: Opus Cactus

Oct 21

“…with its wit, beauty and sheer physical daring, it typifi es Momix at its inspired best.” –Newsday If Salvador Dali and Leonardo da Vinci joined forces and were commissioned by National Geographic, you’d get Opus Cactus, a dynamic journey into the hidden landscape of the...

BroadwayWorld TV


Come From Away in Michigan Come From Away
Lydia Mendelssohn Theatre (10/08-10/18)
Gross Indecency: The Three Trials of Oscar Wilde in Michigan Gross Indecency: The Three Trials of Oscar Wilde
Lydia Mendelssohn Theatre (11/19-11/22)
La Rondine (The Swallow) in Michigan La Rondine (The Swallow)
Power Center for the Performing Arts (11/05-11/08)
72 Miles to Go... in Michigan 72 Miles to Go...
Gilmore Theatre Complex (1/29-2/14)
The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance in Michigan The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance
Meadow Brook Theatre (10/07-11/01)
Silent Sky in Michigan Silent Sky
Kalamazoo Civic Theatre (11/06-11/15)
Away in the Basement: A Church Basement Ladies Christmas in Michigan Away in the Basement: A Church Basement Ladies Christmas
Cornwell’s Dinner Theatre (11/03-12/20)
Hallelujah Disco in Michigan Hallelujah Disco
The PLAT (11/06-11/07)
Peter Pan Goes Wrong in Michigan Peter Pan Goes Wrong
Gilmore Theatre Complex (4/09-4/24)
You Can't Take It With You in Michigan You Can't Take It With You
Meadow Brook Theatre (6/02-6/27)