Theater & Shows
Stages, puppets, and matinees

Maybe Happy Ending
Six-time Tony Award winner about connection and human connection comes to Broadway.
Maybe Happy Ending (Touring)
Maybe Happy Ending (Touring) at DeVos Performance Hall

Broadway Grand Rapids Presents Maybe Happy Ending
Broadway musical Maybe Happy Ending at Grand Rapids' DeVos Performance Hall.

A Night in Emerald City: Girls Choral Academy's 30th Anniversary Benefit Gala
Girls Choral Academy's 30th anniversary gala inspired by Oz, The Wiz, and Wicked musicals.

GRCHS Stage Company Presents Titanic: The Musical
High school stage production of Titanic: The Musical—a moving portrait of history and human drama.

Little Shop Of Horrors
Cult-classic sci-fi musical with rock music, comedy, and a killer plant.

Giselle | A World Premiere Contemporary Ballet
World premiere contemporary ballet exploring love and loss in early 1900s setting.
Gabriel Iglesias: The 1976 Tour
Gabriel Iglesias: The 1976 Tour at Van Andel Arena

Shakespeare’s Richard III
Hope College brings Shakespeare's Richard III to life with multiple evening and matinee performances.

Deos Ballet's Giselle Series
Classic romantic ballet Giselle performed by Deos Contemporary Ballet.
Grand Rapids Ballet School: Fall Showcase
Grand Rapids Ballet School showcases student dancers in their fall ballet performance.

An Evening with Thomas Jefferson
Acclaimed actor Bill Barker brings Thomas Jefferson to life in first-person at the Ford Presidential Museum.

Classic Film Series: Safety Last!
Harold Lloyd's silent comedy classic—slapstick romance and big-city humor from the 1920s.

Ella Enchanted at Wealthy Theatre
Charming fairy-tale musical about a girl breaking a curse, perfect for families who love magic & adventure.

The Mask at Wealthy Theatre
Comedy adventure film screening at Wealthy Theatre.

Peter Pan
A fresh theatrical take on Peter Pan springs to life at the East Grand Rapids Performing Arts Center.

O Christmas Tea: A British Comedy
O Christmas Tea: A British comedy at Wealthy Theatre—Monty Python meets Dr. Seuss hilarity.

Annie: GR Civic Theatre
Classic musical about a spirited orphan girl winning hearts in 1930s New York.

Tellabration 2026 - A Night of Storytelling with GR Story Spinners
Nationally celebrated storytelling night featuring personal tales, folklore & humor—all ages welcome.
Annie (Touring)
The classic Broadway musical Annie comes to Grand Rapids Civic Center.

Over the Garden Wall at Wealthy Theatre
Atmospheric dark fantasy tale of two lost brothers at Wealthy Theatre.

Classic Film Series: The General
Buster Keaton's silent masterpiece—a daring locomotive adventure during the Civil War era.
Cirque Dreams Holidaze
Cirque-style acrobatic spectacle with a holiday twist—dazzling feats and festive magic at DeVos Hall.

HCT Presents: Just in the Nick of Time
Holland Community Theatre's 'Just in the Nick of Time'—a family-friendly Christmas adventure.

Love Actually LIVE in Concert
The beloved film 'Love Actually' comes alive as a concert experience at DeVos Performance Hall.

Classic Film Series: Sparrows
Mary Pickford protects orphaned children in this silent drama—courage and compassion on screen.

PARADE - The Musical
Tony Award–winning musical about a wrongful conviction—powerful drama for mature teens.

The Promise is Jesus
27-year tradition: heartfelt Christmas story with beautiful music at Knickerbocker Theatre.

River City Improv
Fast-paced, clean improv comedy based on audience suggestions—Michigan's longest-running comedy show.

Gremlins at Wealthy Theatre
Classic creature-comedy film about a mischievous mogwai—darkly fun for kids who enjoy quirky creature chaos.

The Nutcracker
The timeless ballet 'The Nutcracker' returns to DeVos Performance Hall for the holiday season.

Grand Rapids Ballet: The Nutcracker
The Nutcracker ballet by Grand Rapids Ballet at DeVos Performance Hall.

It's A Wonderful Life
Charming live radio play adaptation of the holiday classic at Knickerbocker Theatre.

Disney’s The Muppet Christmas Carol in Concert Live-to-Film
Grand Rapids Symphony performs *The Muppet Christmas Carol* live with the full film—a heartwarming holiday must.

A Christmas Story (Family Film Series) at Wealthy Theatre
Classic holiday film 'A Christmas Story' screened as part of Wealthy Theatre's family-friendly movie series.

GRFS Presents: It's a Wonderful Life (16mm Film Print) at Wealthy Theatre
Iconic holiday classic 'It's a Wonderful Life' projected on rare 16mm film—a special theatrical experience.
Dolly Parton's Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol
Dolly Parton's heartwarming musical Christmas Carol at DeVos Performance Hall.

National Lampoons: Christmas Vacation at Wealthy Theatre
National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation screens at Wealthy Theatre in Grand Rapids—a holiday comedy classic.

National Lampoons: Christmas Vacation (Encore screening) at Wealthy Theatre
Holiday classic screening at Wealthy Theatre—Clark Griswold's chaotic Christmas quest.

SIX
Poppy musical SIX puts the six wives of Henry VIII center stage at Broadway.
SIX (Touring)
Bold musical about the six wives of Henry VIII—witty, energetic touring production.

Alice In Wonderland
Grand Rapids Ballet's colorful, humorous take on Alice in Wonderland brings Lewis Carroll's classic to life on stage.
We Them One's Comedy Tour
We Them One's Comedy Tour at Van Andel Arena
All Things Equal
All Things Equal: The Life & Trials of Ruth Bader Ginsburg at DeVos Performance Hall

Disney's Beauty and the Beast
Disney's enchanting Beauty and the Beast musical at Broadway Grand Rapids.

Broadway Grand Rapids Presents Beauty and the Beast
Disney's Beauty and the Beast on Broadway—magical, heartwarming, and perfect for the whole family.
Disney's Beauty and the Beast (Touring)
Disney's Beauty and the Beast touring production—magical theatrical experience.

Grand Rapids Ballet: Alice In Wonderland
Grand Rapids Ballet brings Lewis Carroll's beloved classic to life with stunning dancers and elaborate sets.
Joe List
Joe List at The Wealthy Theatre
Grand Rapids Ballet Junior Company: Pinocchio
Grand Rapids Ballet Junior Company brings the beloved tale of Pinocchio to life through dance.

Cirque de la Symphonie: Fire & Ice - Grand Rapids Symphony
Acrobatic circus arts meet classical symphony in a theatrical spectacular.

Grand Rapids Ballet: Jumpstart
Grand Rapids Ballet's Jumpstart program showcases energetic, accessible dance for all ages.
Justin Willman
Justin Willman performs his magic and illusion tour 'One For The Ages' at DeVos Hall.

Actors from the London Stage in King Lear
Shakespeare's King Lear by the renowned Actors from the London Stage at Knickerbocker Theatre.

HCT Presents: Things My Mother Taught Me
A contemporary comedy about new life, family dynamics, and unexpected chaos.
Grand Rapids Ballet: Fancy Free
Grand Rapids Ballet performs the energetic and joyful Fancy Free at Peter Martin Wege Theatre.
The Price Is Right Live - Stage Show
A live stage adaptation of the beloved Price Is Right game show at Gun Lake Casino.

Mahler's "Resurrection" Symphony
Mahler's "Resurrection" Symphony - Grand Rapids Symphony at DeVos Performance Hall
Grand Rapids Ballet School: Spring Showcase
Grand Rapids Ballet School students perform in a spring showcase of classical ballet.

HCT Presents: The Enchanted Bookshop - A Children's Production
Magical puppet and stage adaptation of classic book characters coming alive at night.

HCT Presents: Boys and Ghouls Together
Comedy-mystery play about American travelers in a spooky Alpine castle run by Dracula's descendants.

Phantom of the Opera
The iconic musical Phantom of the Opera returns to DeVos Performance Hall.

The Phantom of the Opera
The iconic musical *Phantom of the Opera* returns to Broadway Grand Rapids.
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