WHARTON CENTER FOR PERFORMING ARTS

He is one of the greatest entertainers of all time. Now, Michael Jackson’s unique and unparalleled artistry comes to East Lansing in  MJ , the multiple ...

Shucked  is the Tony Award®–winning musical comedy  The Wall Street Journal  calls “flat out hilarious!” And nobody knows funny like economists. Featuring a book by ...

Cameron Mackintosh presents the acclaimed production of Boublil and Schönberg’s Tony Award-winning musical phenomenon,  Les Misérables . This brilliant staging has taken the world by ...

The New York Times  calls it “the best musical of this century.”  The Washington Post  says, “It is the kind of evening that restores your ...

Celebrating its 50th Anniversary, a new mesmerizing production of the iconic musical phenomenon returns to the stage. Originally staged by London’s Regent’s Park Open Air ...

So much happened before Dorothy dropped in. WICKED , the Broadway sensation, looks at what happened in the Land of Oz ... but from a ...

Step back—about 220 miles from Earth—and experience our planet from a new perspective. Gain a deeper understanding of our planet’s beauty, climate, and place in ...

“This sure ain’t a tale you gonna read about in them dime-store Westerns.”—Allan Harris The unsettled West of the 1860s provides a new life and ...

“This sure ain’t a tale you gonna read about in them dime-store Westerns.”—Allan Harris The unsettled West of the 1860s provides a new life and ...

The New York Philharmonic String Quartet comprises four Principal musicians from one of the country’s greatest orchestras: New York Philharmonic Concertmaster Frank Huang, Principal Associate ...

Back by demand! Improvisation is not just a technique for Grammy® nominated artist Cyrille Aimée; it’s a way of life. This lifestyle is one that not ...

Master musicians—and husband-wife duo—Natalie MacMaster and Donnell Leahy command the stage with raw energy and passion that combines their traditional Celtic heritage with a new ...

Celebrating over 20 years of music making, the Grammy® nominated Imani Winds has led both a revolution and the evolution of the wind quintet through dynamic ...

Adapted from the picture book by Mara McEwin and choreographed by Emily Bunning,  The Boy Who Grew Flowers  is the story of a young boy, ...

After two sold-out performances at Wharton Center, Black Violin is back by demand. The Black Violin Experience Tour  showcases the two-time Grammy nominated duo Black ...

Master musicians—and husband-wife duo—Natalie MacMaster and Donnell Leahy command the stage with raw energy and passion that combines their traditional Celtic heritage with a new ...

Celebrated National Geographic Explorer and photographer Brian Skerry has spent nearly four decades exploring and documenting Earth’s oceans. For his latest project, he turns his ...

Founder and Artistic Director Alonzo King Composer: Jason Moran Vocalist: Lisa Fisher “astonishing originality”— The New York Times Celebrating the 40th Anniversary of Alonzo King ...

Dedicated to inspiring and growing jazz audiences everywhere,  Songs We Love  is a journey through the first 50 years of vocal jazz. Under the musical ...

Justin Lansing and Joe Mailander have built a plaid-shirted national following with their Grammy Award® winning folk music that celebrates everyday explorers, young and old. But ...

Justin Lansing and Joe Mailander have built a plaid-shirted national following with their Grammy Award® winning folk music that celebrates everyday explorers, young and old. But ...

Playwright: Dominique Morisseau Produced by Detroit Public Theatre “[a] poetic play of fire-fueled dreams” — Star Tribune “mind blowing!” — The Huffington Post In 1967 ...

Playwright: Dominique Morisseau Produced by Detroit Public Theatre “[a] poetic play of fire-fueled dreams” — Star Tribune “mind blowing!” — The Huffington Post In 1967 ...

Of Equal Place: Isotopes in Motion will present an exhilarating performance that combines dance, video, and physics while featuring professional dancers and guest performances by ...

Book, Music and Lyrics by Stephen DolginoffDirected by Bert GoldsteinA Wharton Center Theatre Production A brilliant, unforgettable musicalSends chills down the spine. Intoxicating. Talkin Broadway ...

Book, Music and Lyrics by Stephen DolginoffDirected by Bert GoldsteinA Wharton Center Theatre Production A brilliant, unforgettable musicalSends chills down the spine. Intoxicating. Talkin Broadway ...

A National Endowment for the Arts Jazz Master, Kenny Barron has an unmatched ability to mesmerize audiences with his elegant playing, sensitive melodies and infectious ...

Recommended for ages 6-11 In this original storyline, a famous scientist with magic powers brings a friendly dinosaur to life. When the dinosaur wanders away ...

Two breathtaking, all-Beethoven programs of solo piano treasures with American piano phenomenon Jonathan Biss. A true virtuoso, Biss is widely hailed for his deeply felt ...

Martina McBride is a multiple Grammy nominated country icon, whose incomparable vocals have kept her at the top of the charts garnering six No. 1 ...

Discover a whole new world at Disneys Aladdin, the hit Broadway musical. From the producer of The Lion King comes the timeless story of Aladdin, ...

Beautifulstark, aggressive, ethereal, playful, thoughtful Houston Culture MapOver the course of their 20+ year career, Imani Winds has discovered what audiences value most from their ...

Beautifulstark, aggressive, ethereal, playful, thoughtful Houston Culture MapOver the course of their 20+ year career, Imani Winds has discovered what audiences value most from their ...

From the creators of Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea comes a new theatrical adaptation of Rudyard Kiplings Jungle Book, re-imagining the classic stories through ...

Part dance, part acrobatics, part Cirque du Soleil, the internationally-renowned dance company Pilobolus clearly stands out from other dance companies. The dancers mind-blowing athleticism, combined ...

Keiko Matsui is appreciated not just as an artist but as a humanitarian. She dedicates every song she writes to causes that move her NPR ...

with musicians like this there must be some hope for humanity. The Times (London)The Emerson String Quartet stands on its own in the history of ...

Their music will keep classical music alive for the next generation. NPR To most people, jazz, hip-hop, funk, and classical are musical genres. But to ...

Follow a precocious 13 year-old girl and her overly-imaginative father as they search a storybook world for a cure to a brain tumor in this ...

Broadways Come From Away is a Best Musical winner all across North America! This New York Times Critics Pick takes you into the heart of ...

Recommended for ages 5-11Hurray, hurray! Junie B. Jones is graduating from kindergarten and ready for first grade at last! But getting used to new friends, ...

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 ...

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 ...

“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 ...

“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 ...

Ms. Greer’s classroom includes three inquisitive out-of-the-box thinkers: Rosie Revere has big dreams; Iggy Peck has a relentless passion for architecture; and Ada Twist’s curiosity ...

“Sheer jubilation ... the rhythm of life.” –Herald Sun, Melbourne “... absolutely thrilling singers ... dazzling music.” –Billboard Formed to celebrate the unique and inspirational ...

“It’s all fun and games till the banjos come out.” –Martin Short “The good thing about traveling with Marty is that he can fit in ...

“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 ...

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. ...

“…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 ...

One of the most beloved and celebrated musical ambassadors of our time, soprano Renée Fleming returns to captivate us with her sumptuous voice, unsurpassed artistry, ...

Love Never Dies is Andrew Lloyd Webber’s spellbinding sequel to one of the most successful musicals of all time—The Phantom of the Opera. Ten years ...

Love Never Dies is Andrew Lloyd Webber’s spellbinding sequel to one of the most successful musicals of all time—The Phantom of the Opera. Ten years ...

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One of the world’s favorite dance companies, Alvin Ailey® American Dance Theater grew from a 1958 New York performance and rejuvenated American dance – celebrating ...

A regular on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Regan made history on September 26, 2015 with the live Comedy Central broadcast of Brian Regan: ...

Over the last few years, Ta-Nehisi Coates has established himself as one of America’s finest intellectuals, a writer whose essays are so powerful and rigorously ...

Pete the Cat never loses his cool. Jimmy Biddle never strays from his routine. That is until the groovy blue cat moves in with the ...

Wharton Center has commissioned a new dance and theatre piece with Inlet Dance Theatre of Cleveland and playwright Jose? Cruz Gonzalez. Among the Darkest Shadows ...

PAW Patrol is on a roll with the first-ever live tour! It's the day of the Super Adventure Race between Adventure Bay’s Mayor Goodway and ...

The first Asian-American reporter to win a Pulitzer Prize, Sheryl WuDunn has journeyed from banking to journalism and book writing, pulling together critical insights. Selected ...

Getting away with murder can be so much fun...and there’s no better proof than the knock-’em-dead hit show that’s earned unanimous raves and won the ...

Worldwide sensation, Bigmouth, explores the manipulative power of words. Speeches throughout history have attempted to exhort masses to rebellion or to war; to raise the ...

Fiftieth Anniversary. John Zorn provides the show’s vibrant introductory Fanfare, followed by Preludes and Fugues. Radiating with Tharp’s generous spirit and humanity, the dance is ...

Following an acclaimed sold-out tour of the United Kingdom, Cameron Mackintosh’s spectacular new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s phenomenal musical success, The Phantom of the ...

From the composers of Mamma Mia! and ABBA fame, and the lyricist of The Lion King and Jesus Christ Superstar The two greatest chess masters ...

Experience the Phenomenon – Blue Man Group returns to Wharton Center! Blue Man Group is best known for their wildly popular theatrical shows and concerts ...

Leapin’ Lizards! The world’s best-loved musical returns! Directed by original lyricist and director Martin Charnin, this production of Annie will be a brand-new incarnation of ...

David Sedaris, the celebrated NPR humorist and bestselling author of Naked, invites you to an evening of captivating conversation and social satire. With sardonic and ...