News & Updates

May 13

Announcing the winners of the 8th annual Sutton Foster Ovation Awards

These awards celebrate actors’ outstanding artistic achievement from a musical theatre production. Evaluated on vocals, dance and acting skills,…

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May 8

The 2019 Sutton Foster Ovation Awards

Some of the best of Michigan’s high school musical theatre students are performing together on Sunday, May 12, at Wharton Center for the 8th Annual…

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Apr 25

23rd Annual Young Playwrights Festival

Six original one-act plays by some of mid-Michigan’s top high school playwrights are being recognized as finalists in this year’s 23rd Annual…

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Apr 22

Wharton Center's 2019-2020 Season

Wharton Center announces its 2019-2020 season which is a sensational collection of new Broadway shows, popular returns, and the very best in performing…

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Mar 21

Registration is now taking place for Take It From The Top

This series of thrilling, hands-on workshops is offered through Wharton Center Institute for Arts & Creativity.

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Mar 21

Avoid being scammed when purchasing Hamilton tickets

Have you ever purchased tickets to an event and received your tickets only to find that you paid far above the ticket price printed on the tickets?…

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Mar 18

Hamilton On Sale Announcement at Wharton Center

Producer Jeffrey Seller and Wharton Center announce today that single tickets for Hamilton at Wharton Center May 14 through June 2, 2019, will go…

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Mar 12

Miss Saigon open at Wharton Center

Cameron Mackintosh’s acclaimed new production of Boublil and Schönberg’s legendary musical Miss Saigon – a smash hit in London,…

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Feb 27

The global sensation Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain returns to Wharton Center

Called “Superbly tuneful fun!” by NYTimes.com, Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain’s charm lies in the delivery of their music.

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Feb 20

I AND YOU is the final play in Wharton Center’s Illuminate Series this season and it is sure to leave audiences wanting more.

Called “sharp and funny” by The Washington Post, and a “validation of the human experience” by DC Theatre Stage.

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Feb 13

American television host and MSNBC national correspondent and political analyst Joy-Ann Reid

Gifted with an uncanny ability to break down and explain issues to politicos and ordinary viewers alike, Joy-Ann Reid has led a vastly successful journalism…

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Feb 4

Cameron Mackintosh’s acclaimed new production of Boublil and Schönberg’s legendary musical MISS SAIGON

Cameron Mackintosh’s acclaimed new production of Boublil and Schönberg’s legendary musical Miss Saigon – a smash hit in London,…

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