Broadway Grand Rapids presents Escape to Margaritaville
May 26 - May 31, 2020
Location: DeVos Performance Hall
Welcome to Margaritaville, where people come to get away from it all—and stay to find something they never expected. Escape to Margaritaville is the musical comedy featuring both original songs and your most-loved Jimmy Buffet classics, including “Fins,” “Volcano,” “Cheeseburger in Paradise” and many more. USA Today calls it "A little slice of…
**SUSPENDED**A Mid Summer Night's Dream
Apr 24 - May 3, 2020
Location: Grand Rapids Ballet
GRAND RAPIDS BALLET PRESENTS JUMPSTART 2020 March 6-8, 2020 Peter Martin Wege Theatre Talent lives within all of us and must be nurtured to succeed. This new showcase will discover the next generation of great choreographers by providing the dance world’s emerging talent and the dancers of Grand Rapids Ballet a platform to explore their artistic…
Junie B. Jones IS NOT A CROOK
Apr 24 - May 3, 2020
Location: Grand Rapids Civic Theatre
A heart-filled, thoughtful look into the complicated world of kindergarten from the perspective of its sassy resident Junie B. Jones. Adapted from Barbara Park’s best-selling books comes this comedic play based on the character Junie B. Jones. Today is not Junie’s day: someone stole her new furry mittens! However, things start looking up when she…
The Wiz
May 29 - Jun 21, 2020
Location: Grand Rapids Civic Theatre
A musical retelling of L. Frank Baum’s Wonderful Wizard of Oz. Set in the context of modern African-American culture, this show shattered barriers on Broadway and beyond. Restless in her Kansas existence, Dorothy finds herself ready to explore the world. A powerful tornado grants her wish and transports her to the whimsical land of Oz. Along the…
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**POSTPONED**The Bachelor Live on Stage
Apr 5, 2020
Location: DeVos Performance Hall
For Immediate Release The Bachelor Live On Stage Bringing Reality Show Experience to Grand Rapids Live Show Coming to DeVos Performance Hall on April 5, 2020; Tickets on Sale July 26 Grand Rapids — The most successful reality romance series in the history of television is coming to Grand Rapids. The Bachelor Live On Stage Official Tour guarantees…
**CANCELLED**Comedy Outlet Mondays
Apr 7, 2020
Location: The Comedy Project
The only one of it’s kind, COM is a weekly comedy variety show that features improv, sketch, standup, music, and experimental comedic acts of every kind. Audiences can look forward to a stage full of talent, special events, and a free improv jam for all skill levels after the show. Doors open at 6:30pm Show begins at 7:00pm Free Improv Jam begins…
**CANCELLED**Spring Break for Kids: Little Red Riding Hood
Apr 6 - Apr 10, 2020
Location: Peter Martin Wege Theatre
GRAND RAPIDS BALLET & PNC BANK PRESENT SPRING BREAK FOR KIDS 2020: LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD April 6-10, 2020 Peter Martin Wege Theatre Doors open at 10:30am Fun activities in the lobby 10:30-11am Curtain up at 11am Spring Break for Kids returns with another 30-minute child-friendly ballet perfect for the whole family! Featuring the apprentices…
**CANCELLED**Live @ TCP
Apr 10, 2020
Location: The Comedy Project
On Thursdays, we open up our stage to comedic performers from all over to put up their shows!
**CANCELLED**Live Sketch Comedy!
Apr 11, 2020
Location: The Comedy Project
THE COMEDY PROJECT is a comedy and cocktails theater in Grand Rapids’ vibrant Westside Business District! We feature improv, sketch and comedy variety shows, a comedy training center and private event hosting.
Battle Bots Improv Comedy Show**CANCELLED**
Apr 11, 2020
Location: The Comedy Project
This fast-paced, high-energy improv comedy show features our A.I. cast. They will use comedy to save the audience from total destruction every Friday at 10pm.
**CANCELLED**Late night Improv
Apr 12, 2020
Location: The Comedy Project
Improv comedy at its very best! An hour of comedy featuring members of The Comedy Project casts as well as special guest improvisers from the area and beyond!
**CANCELLED**The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Show
Apr 12, 2020
Location: The Dinner Detective
Calling all true crime buffs... as well as comedy lovers, foodies and anyone who likes to have a good time with their friends. The Dinner Detective is a high-energy, hilarious live murder mystery experience to have to see to believe. The killer might be sitting at your table, and at the end of the night, only one person will go home with the grand…
The Orchestra Rocks Family Con
Apr 15, 2020
Location: The Frauenthal Theater
Join us for this highly engaging and exciting concert. It rocks, it moves, it surprises! Be ready to experience how the orchestra rocks when the audience participates in the performance. Do you know how to play the recorder? Bring your recorder, and for the first time you can be part of how the WMS Orchestra ROCKS! Featuring the West Michigan…
Enchanted April
Apr 16 - May 9, 2020
When Lotty discovers a villa on the Italian seashore, she impulsively convinces three others—Mrs. Fisher, Lady Caroline and an acquaintance Rose—to share expenses. Can these four very different women find healing, and rediscover hope and love? Will their husbands and friends, also fall under the spell?
Locals Night
Apr 16, 2020
Location: The Comedy Project
On Thursdays, we invite local comedy acts to the stage to perform full-length shows that show off their talent right here at The Comedy Project. To perform at Locals Night on Thursdays, you must have performed at least twice at Comedy Outlet Mondays. Interested? Complete this form: https://goo.gl/forms/zRTcIaaYbOMqSLne2
River City Improv
Feb 29 - Apr 18, 2020
Location: Listening Room Grand Rapids
Founded in 1993 by a couple of Calvin College (Grand Rapids, MI) grads who desired some more danger and adventure in their lives, River City Improv performs short-form Improvisational comedy based on audience suggestions. Their style of clean, clever comedy is similar to that seen on ABC’s Whose Line is it Anyway? The award winning team has been…
**SUSPENDED**A Mid Summer Night's Dream
Apr 24 - May 3, 2020
Location: Grand Rapids Ballet
GRAND RAPIDS BALLET PRESENTS JUMPSTART 2020 March 6-8, 2020 Peter Martin Wege Theatre Talent lives within all of us and must be nurtured to succeed. This new showcase will discover the next generation of great choreographers by providing the dance world’s emerging talent and the dancers of Grand Rapids Ballet a platform to explore their artistic…
Junie B. Jones IS NOT A CROOK
Apr 24 - May 3, 2020
Location: Grand Rapids Civic Theatre
A heart-filled, thoughtful look into the complicated world of kindergarten from the perspective of its sassy resident Junie B. Jones. Adapted from Barbara Park’s best-selling books comes this comedic play based on the character Junie B. Jones. Today is not Junie’s day: someone stole her new furry mittens! However, things start looking up when she…
Murder Mystery Dinner in Grand Rapids
Apr 24, 2020
Location: Pietro's
Join The Murder Mystery Company live in Grand Rapids for the showing of A Dance With Death, an immersive mystery experience full of twists and turns. A murder will occur and your sleuthing skills will be put to the test as you work to determine whodunnit. You'll have the chance to examine clues and mingle with suspects to deduce the culprit as you…
Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus LIVE!
Apr 25, 2020
Location: Van Andel Arena
The Off-Broadway hit comedy Men Are from Mars - Women Are from Venus LIVE!, is a one-man fusion of theatre and stand-up, and is a light-hearted theatrical comedy based on the New Your Times #1 best-selling book of the last decade by John Gray. Moving swiftly through a series of vignettes, the show covers everything from dating and marriage to the…
ACTion Choir
Apr 30, 2020
Location: Kuyper College
A community choir taught by teaching artist Erinn Epp. This choir is focused on fun, friendship, and technique.
Trey Kennedy: The Are You For Real? Tour
Apr 30, 2020
Location: 20 Monroe Live
A writer, actor, comedian, and musician – Trey can truly do it all. Best known for his hilariously spot-on sketches that put the perfect comedic spin on the idiosyncrasies of specific groups (“Millennial Girlfriend School”, “Moms and Middle Schoolers During Flu Season Be Like”) Trey has written, produced, and starred in numerous viral videos…
Opera Grand Rapids Presents: Turandot
May 1 - May 2, 2020
Location: DeVos Performance Hall
Puccini’s final opera takes us to mythical China. The princess Turandot has renounced love. She will only marry a prince who can answer her three riddles. Hundreds have tried – all have failed. Until an unknown Prince solves the mystery of Turandot’s riddles, and the secret to her heart. Featuring opera’s most iconic aria “Nessun dorma,”…
**CANCELLED**Baby Shark Live
May 5, 2020
Location: DeVos Performance Hall
Baby Shark Live! is coming to DeVos Performance Hall on Tuesday, May 5th, 2020 at 6:00PM. Take an adventure into the sea with Baby Shark as he joins up with his friend Pinkfong to sing and dance through some of your favorite new and classic songs! Baby Shark Live! is a state of the art enchanting kids spectacular. In this one of a kind concert…
**CANCELLED**Pop Scholars Improv Comedy
Sep 13 - May 8, 2020
Location: Wealthy Theatre
"If you like to laugh and enjoy improv comedy that will keep you on your toes, Pop Scholars is for you. They impress with their fast-paced humor, perfect comedic-timing, and uncanny on-stage chemistry. They've been heralded as a "wave of smart, culturally relevant humor" and "funny as hell." Check them out. You'll be glad you did.
Trevor Noah: Loud & Clear Tour
May 8, 2020
Location: Van Andel Arena
Trevor Noah is traveling the globe and expanding his Loud & Clear Tour to 2020 due to popular demand! With over 75 sold-out North American shows this year, including his sold-out show at Madison Square Garden with an expected 14,000 in attendance, Trevor is bringing his wildly successful tour to new cities including Grand Rapids with a show on…
Dave Rubin: Don't Burn This Book Tour
May 11, 2020
Location: 20 Monroe Live
Dave Rubin is a talk show host, comedian, TV personality, and author. He is the host of The Rubin Report, a talk show about big ideas and free speech, heralded for it's politically incorrect and open approach to discussing complex issues and current events. The show has garnered a huge fan base from across the world, by having honest conversations…
Broadway Grand Rapids presents Escape to Margaritaville
May 26 - May 31, 2020
Location: DeVos Performance Hall
Welcome to Margaritaville, where people come to get away from it all—and stay to find something they never expected. Escape to Margaritaville is the musical comedy featuring both original songs and your most-loved Jimmy Buffet classics, including “Fins,” “Volcano,” “Cheeseburger in Paradise” and many more. USA Today calls it "A little slice of…
Colin Jost
May 28, 2020
Location: 20 Monroe Live
Colin Jost serves as a head writer for “Saturday Night Live.” He started writing for “SNL” in 2005 and has been co-anchor of “Weekend Update” since 2014. Jost co-hosted the special editions of “Weekend Update” that aired on MSNBC during the 2016 Republican and Democratic National Conventions as well as the primetime “Weekend Update Summer Edition”…
The Wiz
May 29 - Jun 21, 2020
Location: Grand Rapids Civic Theatre
A musical retelling of L. Frank Baum’s Wonderful Wizard of Oz. Set in the context of modern African-American culture, this show shattered barriers on Broadway and beyond. Restless in her Kansas existence, Dorothy finds herself ready to explore the world. A powerful tornado grants her wish and transports her to the whimsical land of Oz. Along the…
Disney’s High School Musical
Jul 24 - Aug 2, 2020
Location: Grand Rapids Civic Theatre
The smash hit that took over the Disney Channel full of upbeat songs and lessons learned about love, life, and finding your way in high school. Life at East High is all about living in the status quo. The Jocks, Brainiacs, Thespians, and Skater Dudes all have their respective roles and are expected to stay in them. While on vacation, star athlete…
Summerfest Talent Show
Aug 3, 2020
Location: Coopersville Farm Museum
Local Talent - non-professionals perform Please visit our website for application - limited to twelve performers
Maks & VAl
Aug 6, 2020
Location: DeVos Performance Hall
Grand Rapids — Acclaimed dance duo and brothers MAKS & VAL CHMERKOVSKIY have announced their third nationwide tour MAKS & VAL LIVE 2020: MOTION PICTURES TOUR featuring special guests, spouses and celebrated dancers JENNA JOHNSON and PETA MURGATROYD. Take a trip through the most memorable movie moments through the eyes of Maks and Val. The…
Sinbad
Aug 21, 2020
Location: 20 Monroe Live
Actor and comedian Sinbad returns to 20 Monroe Live! Ranked by Comedy Central as one of the “100 Greatest Standups of All Time,” he has had audiences laughing for over three decades. Throughout his incredibly successful career as a standup comedian, Sinbad has starred in two Comedy Central specials and four HBO comedy specials. As an actor, Sinbad…
Grand Rapids Polish Festival '20
Aug 28 - Aug 29, 2020
Location: Rosa Parks Circle
Polish Festival celebrating Polish culture and heritage through traditional Polish food, beer, music, cultural tents, Polish vendors, food demos, children activities and FREE to attend. This event is open to the public to enjoy and celebrate our rich history and culture.
Come From Away
Oct 13 - Oct 18, 2020
Location: 303 Monroe NW
Broadway’s COME FROM AWAY is a Best Musical winner all across North America! This New York Times Critics’ Pick takes you into the heart of the remarkable true story of 7,000 stranded passengers and the small town in Newfoundland that welcomed them. Cultures clashed and nerves ran high, but uneasiness turned into trust, music soared into the night,…
Opera Week
Oct 19 - Oct 25, 2020
Location: Betty Van Andel Opera Center
Opera Grand Rapids is proud to announce the first annual Opera Week in Grand Rapids. Running October 27 through November 2, Opera Week will feature discounts and special deals at local restaurants and businesses with the “Opera Signature Pass,” pop-up performances throughout downtown, an Opera Education Day in partnership with the Grand Rapids…
Ron White
Oct 25, 2020
Location: 20 Monroe Live
Ron White is a comedian and actor, best known as a charter member of the Blue Collar Comedy Tour. Nicknamed “Tater Salad”, he is the author of the book “If I Had The Right to Remain Silent But I Didn’t Have The Ability” which appears on the NY Times best seller list. “I Got Thrown Out of a Bar” - https://youtu.be/neUaSTSKFZc
Hairspray
Nov 17 - Nov 22, 2020
Location: DeVos Performance Hall
HAIRSPRAY, Broadway’s Tony Award®-winning musical comedy phenomenon that inspired the blockbuster film and live television event, is back on tour! Join 16-year-old Tracy Turnblad in 1960’s Baltimore as she sets out to dance her way onto TV’s most popular show. Can a girl with big dreams (and even bigger hair) change the world? Featuring the beloved…
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