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World Ballet Company: The Nutcracker at the Wharton Center — Organizer image — Organizer image · Wharton Center for Performing Arts

Ballet & dance

Dec 16, 2026

World Ballet Company: The Nutcracker at the Wharton Center

World Ballet Company dances The Nutcracker at the Wharton Center for Performing Arts, 750 East Shaw Lane in East Lansing, on Wednesday, December 16, 2026, at 7 p.m.. It's a two-show stop, so if a full ballet is on your holiday wish list, pick your date.

East Lansing

Wharton Center for Performing Arts

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Ballet & dance

Dec 18, 2026

Michigan Ballet Company's The Nutcracker at the Macomb Center

Michigan Ballet Company dances The Nutcracker at the Macomb Center for the Performing Arts, 44575 Garfield Road in Clinton Township, on Friday, December 18, 2026, at 7 p.m.. A Michigan ballet company and five performances, so there's a date that works for you.

Clinton Township

Macomb Center for the Performing Arts

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Ballet & dance

Dec 19, 2026

The Nutcracker Tea at the Macomb Center

The Macomb Center for the Performing Arts, 44575 Garfield Road in Clinton Township, hosts The Nutcracker Tea on Saturday, December 19, 2026, at 11 a.m.. Think The Nutcracker plus a cup of tea: a one-time, ballet-themed outing that's a little different from a regular show.

Clinton Township

Macomb Center for the Performing Arts

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Ballet & dance

Dec 19, 2026

World Ballet Company: The Nutcracker with Live Orchestra at Music Hall Center

World Ballet Company brings The Nutcracker with Live Orchestra to Music Hall Center, 350 Madison in Detroit, on Saturday, December 19, 2026, at 7 p.m.. Ballet and a live orchestra on one bill, right here in the city, so you don't have to drive far for your holiday ballet fix.

Detroit

Music Hall Center

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The Hip Hop Nutcracker at the Wharton Center — Organizer image — Organizer image · Wharton Center for Performing Arts

Ballet & dance

Dec 19, 2026

The Hip Hop Nutcracker at the Wharton Center

The Hip Hop Nutcracker lands at the Wharton Center for Performing Arts, 750 East Shaw Lane in East Lansing, on Saturday, December 19, 2026, at 7:30 p.m.. It's The Nutcracker with a hip-hop beat, for anyone who wants the familiar story with a little street energy.

East Lansing

Wharton Center for Performing Arts

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Ballet & dance

Dec 20, 2026

World Ballet Company: The Nutcracker at Music Hall Center, Detroit

World Ballet Company performs The Nutcracker at Music Hall Center, 350 Madison in Detroit, on Sunday, December 20, 2026, at 2 p.m.. If you want a holiday ballet without leaving the city, this one's right here in Detroit.

Detroit

Music Hall Center

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The Hip Hop Nutcracker: The Nutcracker goes hip hop at Detroit's Fisher Theatre — Organizer image — Organizer image · Broadway in Detroit / ATG

Ballet & dance

Dec 20, 2026

The Hip Hop Nutcracker: The Nutcracker goes hip hop at Detroit's Fisher Theatre

The Nutcracker, hip hop style: The Hip Hop Nutcracker takes the stage at Detroit's Fisher Theatre on Sunday, December 20, 2026, at 3 p.m., with ballet and hip hop sharing one stage on West Grand Boulevard for a single Detroit night. Tickets go through the theater's official box office, ATG Tickets.

Detroit

Fisher Theatre

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Dance Theatre of Harlem at the Wharton Center — Organizer image — Organizer image · Wharton Center for Performing Arts

Ballet & dance

Feb 17, 2027

Dance Theatre of Harlem at the Wharton Center

Dance Theatre of Harlem performs at the Wharton Center for Performing Arts, 750 East Shaw Lane in East Lansing, on Wednesday, February 17, 2027, at 7:30 p.m.. Ballet and theater from a company with Harlem in its name, for one night only.

East Lansing

Wharton Center for Performing Arts

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Arts & culture

Feb 18, 2027

300 Paintings: Sam Kissajukian on bipolar disorder, comedy and art in Ann Arbor

Australian comedian Sam Kissajukian brings 300 Paintings to Ann Arbor on Thursday, February 18, 2027, at 7:30 p.m., presented by UMS (University Musical Society). The critically acclaimed show turns a deeply personal journey into comedy and visual art about bipolar disorder, creativity and recovery.

Ann Arbor

UMS (University Musical Society)

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Ballet & dance

Feb 19, 2027

Grand Rapids Ballet: Alice In Wonderland at DeVos Performance Hall

Grand Rapids Ballet dances Alice In Wonderland at DeVos Performance Hall, 303 Monroe NW in Grand Rapids, on Friday, February 19, 2027, at 7:30 p.m.. A familiar story told in the language of ballet, over three performances.

Grand Rapids

DeVos Performance Hall

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Dance Theatre of Harlem: ballet on the Detroit Opera House stage — Organizer image — Organizer image · Detroit Opera

Ballet & dance

Feb 20, 2027

Dance Theatre of Harlem: ballet on the Detroit Opera House stage

Dance Theatre of Harlem dances at the Detroit Opera House, 1526 Broadway Street, on Saturday, February 20, 2027, at 7:30 p.m.. Ballet from the Harlem company, on the stage of Detroit's opera house.

Detroit

Detroit Opera House

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Theatre & musicals

Feb 24, 2027

The Nacirema Society: Pearl Cleage's comedy at Detroit Public Theatre

Detroit Public Theatre stages The Nacirema Society, a sharp comedy by Detroit native Pearl Cleage, on Wednesday, February 24, 2027, at 7:30 p.m.. It's 1964 in Montgomery, Alabama, the society is gearing up for its 100th anniversary debutante ball, and family skeletons are rattling. Find the theater at 3960 Third Avenue.

Detroit

Detroit Public Theatre

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Ballet Folklórico de México de Amalia Hernández at the Wharton Center — Organizer image — Organizer image · Wharton Center for Performing Arts

Ballet & dance

Mar 2, 2027

Ballet Folklórico de México de Amalia Hernández at the Wharton Center

Ballet Folklórico de México de Amalia Hernández performs at the Wharton Center for Performing Arts, 750 East Shaw Lane in East Lansing, on Tuesday, March 2, 2027, at 7:30 p.m.. Mexican folklore through dance, just as the company's name promises, for one date only.

East Lansing

Wharton Center for Performing Arts

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Opera

Mar 14, 2027

Fiddler on the Roof at the Detroit Opera House

Fiddler on the Roof takes the stage at Detroit's opera house, the Detroit Opera House at 1526 Broadway Street, on Sunday, March 14, 2027, at 2:30 p.m..

Detroit

Detroit Opera House

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Ballet & dance

Mar 19, 2027

Alice in Wonderland Ballet: Wonderland, danced, at River Raisin Centre for the Arts

Wonderland, told in dance: Alice in Wonderland Ballet takes the stage at River Raisin Centre for the Arts in Monroe on Friday, March 19, 2027, at 7 p.m.. The run has four performances at 114 South Monroe Street.

Monroe

River Raisin Centre for the Arts

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Popovich's Comedy Pet Theater at Midland Center for the Arts — Organizer image — Organizer image · Midland Center for the Arts

Theatre & musicals

Apr 21, 2027

Popovich's Comedy Pet Theater at Midland Center for the Arts

Pets and comedy on one stage: Popovich's Comedy Pet Theater comes to Midland Center for the Arts on Wednesday, April 21, 2027, at 6:30 p.m.. There's just one performance, at 1801 West Saint Andrews Road in Midland.

Midland

Midland Center for the Arts

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Ballet & dance

Apr 23, 2027

Michigan Ballet Company's Beauty and the Beast at Macomb Center for the Performing Arts

Beauty and the Beast, told in dance: Michigan Ballet Company's Beauty and the Beast takes the stage at Macomb Center for the Performing Arts on Friday, April 23, 2027, at 6:30 p.m.. There are four performances on the calendar at 44575 Garfield Road in Clinton Township.

Clinton Township

Macomb Center for the Performing Arts

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Theatre & musicals

May 2, 2027

Popovich Comedy Pet Theater on May 2 in Clinton Township

Popovich Comedy Pet Theater performs Sunday, May 2, at 3 p.m. at Macomb Center for the Performing Arts in Clinton Township. If you enjoy funny and unique animal acts, this one’s for you.

Clinton Township

Macomb Center for the Performing Arts

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World Ballet Company: The Nutcracker at the Wharton Center

Michigan Ballet Company's The Nutcracker at the Macomb Center

The Nutcracker Tea at the Macomb Center

World Ballet Company: The Nutcracker with Live Orchestra at Music Hall Center

The Hip Hop Nutcracker at the Wharton Center

World Ballet Company: The Nutcracker at Music Hall Center, Detroit

The Hip Hop Nutcracker: The Nutcracker goes hip hop at Detroit's Fisher Theatre

Dance Theatre of Harlem at the Wharton Center

300 Paintings: Sam Kissajukian on bipolar disorder, comedy and art in Ann Arbor

Grand Rapids Ballet: Alice In Wonderland at DeVos Performance Hall

Dance Theatre of Harlem: ballet on the Detroit Opera House stage

The Nacirema Society: Pearl Cleage's comedy at Detroit Public Theatre

Ballet Folklórico de México de Amalia Hernández at the Wharton Center

Fiddler on the Roof at the Detroit Opera House

Alice in Wonderland Ballet: Wonderland, danced, at River Raisin Centre for the Arts

Popovich's Comedy Pet Theater at Midland Center for the Arts

Michigan Ballet Company's Beauty and the Beast at Macomb Center for the Performing Arts

Popovich Comedy Pet Theater on May 2 in Clinton Township

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