Concert halls & amphitheaters / JCC campus, West Bloomfield
The Berman Center for the Performing Arts
A performing arts theatre on the Jewish Community Center campus in West Bloomfield, used for concerts, family musicals, lectures and film.
01 / The story of this place
Make time for these
Recent programming includes jazz from the Guy Mintus Trio and cantors' concerts. The hall is also available for rent.
- Concerts and family musicals
- Jazz and cantorial concerts
- Theatre available for rent
Famous Detroiters
Famous people tied to this place 1
Lexicon entries for the people who lived, worked, performed or liked to spend time here.
- Max Wright 1943–2019 · actor
Performed here
Professional Equity company founded in 1989, performing at the Jewish Community Center's Aaron DeRoy Theatre; Wright acted here in 2007.
A closer look
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Sources & fact check · Checked: 2026-09-25
An independently written bilingual guide. This collection is not an attendance-based ranking.
03 / Events
Events at this place
Published events automatically linked from our event guide. Times are local to the venue.
Nov 10, 2026, 7:00 PMJoan Lunden: Joan, Life Beyond the Script
Trailblazing journalist Joan Lunden talks about her memoir, “Joan, Life Beyond the Script,” on Tuesday, November 10, at 7 p.m. at The Berman Center for the Performing Arts in West Bloomfield. Expect candid stories on TV breakthroughs, motherhood, survivorship, and aging. Tickets $18.
Nov 15, 2026, 3:00 PMFerris Bueller's Day Off
John Hughes' classic Ferris Bueller's Day Off turns 40, and The Berman Center for the Performing Arts in West Bloomfield marks it on Sunday, November 15, with screenings at 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. Tickets are available online.
Nov 16, 2026, 7:00 PMMandylicious – Twisted book talk and tasting
Mandylicious hosts a book talk and food demo for Twisted: A New Approach to Challah, Babka and Other Twisty Bread on Monday, November 16, at 7 p.m. at The Berman Center for the Performing Arts in West Bloomfield. Expect live techniques and tastings. Tickets $25.
Nov 18, 2026, 7:30 PML’Chaim
L’Chaim, a musical journey from the Lower East Side to Broadway, is Wednesday, November 18, at 7:30 p.m. at The Berman Center for the Performing Arts in West Bloomfield. It honors the Jewish legacy of musical theatre, spotlighting composers and lyricists. Tickets available via the venue.
Dec 5, 2026, 1:00 PMAllegro Dance Presents The Nutcracker 2026 (1 p.m. show)
Allegro Dance performs The Nutcracker on Saturday, December 5, at 1 p.m. at The Berman Center for the Performing Arts in West Bloomfield. Tickets are available online.
Dec 5, 2026, 5:00 PMAllegro Dance Presents The Nutcracker 2026
Allegro Dance performs The Nutcracker on Saturday, December 5, at 5 p.m. at The Berman Center for the Performing Arts in West Bloomfield. Tickets are available online.
Dec 6, 2026, 10:30 AMAllongé Danceworks Winter Recital 2026
Allongé Danceworks presents its winter recital on Sunday, December 6, at 10:30 a.m. at The Berman Center for the Performing Arts in West Bloomfield. It wraps up at noon.
Dec 6, 2026, 2:00 PMAllongé Danceworks presents The Nutcracker
Allongé Danceworks performs The Nutcracker on Sunday, December 6, at 2 p.m. at The Berman Center for the Performing Arts in West Bloomfield. Tickets are available online.
Dec 9, 2026, 7:00 PMFJA presents Drop Dead!
FJA stages Billy Van Zandt and Jane Milmore's murder-mystery comedy Drop Dead! on Wednesday, December 9, at 7 p.m. at The Berman Center for the Performing Arts in West Bloomfield. Tickets are $19.
Dec 10, 2026, 7:00 PMFJA presents "Drop Dead!"
FJA stages the murder-mystery farce "Drop Dead!" on Thursday, December 10, at 7 p.m. at The Berman Center for the Performing Arts in West Bloomfield. Cast and crew keep turning up dead during a disastrous production; tickets are $19.
Dec 12, 2026, 6:00 PMImpulse Dance Academy presents: The Shops of Christmas
Impulse Dance Academy takes the stage with its holiday show The Shops of Christmas on Saturday, December 12, at 6 p.m. at The Berman Center for the Performing Arts in West Bloomfield. Tickets are available online.
Dec 19, 2026, 12:00 PMVSB presents The Nutcracker
Valentina's School of Ballet students dance The Nutcracker on Saturday, December 19, at 12 p.m. at The Berman Center for the Performing Arts in West Bloomfield. Tickets are available online.
Dec 19, 2026, 6:00 PMVSB Presents The Nutcracker
VSB presents The Nutcracker on Saturday, December 19, at 6 p.m. at The Berman Center for the Performing Arts in West Bloomfield. Tickets are available online.
Jan 28, 2027, 7:00 PMDaniel Adam Maltz plays Beethoven
Forte pianist Daniel Adam Maltz performs an all-Beethoven program on Thursday, January 28, at 7 p.m. at The Berman Center for the Performing Arts in West Bloomfield. He plays the Viennese fortepiano, the kind of instrument Beethoven himself knew and composed for. Tickets are available online.
Feb 19, 2027, 12:00 AMEnerGY Dance Competition
The EnerGY Dance Competition takes the stage on Friday, February 19, at The Berman Center for the Performing Arts in West Bloomfield, organized by the Berman Center itself.
Feb 20, 2027, 12:00 AMEnerGY Dance Competition 2/20
The EnerGY Dance Competition takes over The Berman Center for the Performing Arts in West Bloomfield on Saturday, February 20, 2027, organized by the Berman Center itself. Tickets are available online.
Feb 21, 2027, 12:00 AMEnerGY Dance Competition
The EnerGY Dance Competition takes place on Sunday, February 21, 2027, at The Berman Center for the Performing Arts in West Bloomfield, organized by the center itself.
Feb 28, 2027, 4:00 PMMagic Rocks – Illusionist Leon Etienne
Illusionist Leon Etienne, who you may know from America's Got Talent and Penn & Teller: Fool Us!, brings his show Magic Rocks! to The Berman Center for the Performing Arts in West Bloomfield on Sunday, February 28, at 4 p.m. Expect big illusions with a rock 'n' roll edge. Tickets are available online.
Mar 5, 2027, 12:00 AMPrecision Arts Dance Competition 3/5
The Precision Arts Dance Competition takes over The Berman Center for the Performing Arts in West Bloomfield on Friday, March 5, organized by the center. A ticket link is available online.
Mar 6, 2027, 12:00 AMPrecision Arts Dance Competition
The Precision Arts Dance Competition takes over The Berman Center for the Performing Arts in West Bloomfield on Saturday, March 6, 2027.
Mar 7, 2027, 12:00 AMPrecision Arts Dance Competition
The Precision Arts Dance Competition takes the stage on Sunday, March 7, at The Berman Center for the Performing Arts in West Bloomfield, hosted by the center itself. Tickets are available online.
Mar 14, 2027, 3:00 PMThe Invisible Boy
The Invisible Boy takes the stage on Sunday, March 14, at 3 p.m. at The Berman Center for the Performing Arts in West Bloomfield. The show runs until 5 p.m., and tickets are available through a ticket link.
Mar 18, 2027, 7:30 PMThe Other Mozart
The award-winning play The Other Mozart tells the story of Nannerl Mozart, Amadeus's forgotten sister, on Thursday, March 18, at 7:30 p.m. at The Berman Center for the Performing Arts in West Bloomfield. Tickets are available online.
Apr 9, 2027, 12:00 AMLegacy Dance Competition
The Legacy Dance Competition takes over The Berman Center for the Performing Arts in West Bloomfield on Friday, April 9, with the center itself as organizer. A ticket link is available.
Apr 10, 2027, 12:00 AMLegacy Dance Competition (April 10)
The Legacy Dance Competition takes the stage on Saturday, April 10, at The Berman Center for the Performing Arts in West Bloomfield. Tickets are available online.
Apr 11, 2027, 12:00 AMLegacy Dance Competition 4/11
The Legacy Dance Competition takes over The Berman Center for the Performing Arts in West Bloomfield on Sunday, April 11, 2027, organized by the Berman Center itself. Tickets are available online.
Apr 15, 2027, 7:30 PMFeelin' Groovy: Michael Mahler Sings Paul Simon
Michael Mahler sings Paul Simon on Thursday, April 15, at 7:30 p.m. at The Berman Center for the Performing Arts in West Bloomfield. The show runs until 9 p.m., and tickets are available online.
Apr 23, 2027, 12:00 AMLEAP Dance Competition 4/23
The LEAP Dance Competition takes the stage on Friday, April 23, at The Berman Center for the Performing Arts in West Bloomfield, which is also the organizer.
Apr 24, 2027, 12:00 AMLEAP Dance Competition 4/24
The LEAP Dance Competition takes over The Berman Center for the Performing Arts in West Bloomfield on Saturday, April 24. The Berman Center is the organizer.
Apr 25, 2027, 12:00 AMLEAP Dance Competition
The LEAP Dance Competition takes place on Sunday, April 25, at the Berman Center for the Performing Arts in West Bloomfield, organized by the center itself. Tickets are available through a ticket link.
Apr 30, 2027, 12:00 AMGet the Beat Dance Competition
The Berman Center for the Performing Arts in West Bloomfield hosts the Get the Beat Dance Competition on Friday, April 30. Tickets are available through a ticket link.
May 1, 2027, 12:00 AMGet the Beat Dance Competition
The Get the Beat Dance Competition takes over the stage at The Berman Center for the Performing Arts in West Bloomfield on Saturday, May 1. The Berman Center is the organizer.
May 2, 2027, 12:00 AMGet the Beat Dance Competition
The Get the Beat Dance Competition takes the stage on Sunday, May 2, at The Berman Center for the Performing Arts in West Bloomfield. The Berman Center is the organizer.
May 6, 2027, 7:30 PMAdam Pascal and Anthony Rapp
Adam Pascal and Anthony Rapp, the original stars of RENT, team up for a night of music and stories on Thursday, May 6, 2027, at 7:30 p.m. at The Berman Center for the Performing Arts in West Bloomfield.
May 7, 2027, 12:00 AMEnerGY Dance Competition 5/7
The EnerGY Dance Competition takes the stage on Friday, May 7, 2027, at The Berman Center for the Performing Arts in West Bloomfield. The Berman Center is organizing it.
May 8, 2027, 12:00 AMEnerGY Dance Competition 5/8
The EnerGY Dance Competition takes over the stage at The Berman Center for the Performing Arts in West Bloomfield on Saturday, May 8. The Berman Center is the organizer.
May 9, 2027, 12:00 AMEnerGY Dance Competition
The EnerGY Dance Competition takes place Sunday, May 9, at The Berman Center for the Performing Arts in West Bloomfield, organized by the center itself. Tickets are available online.
May 21, 2027, 12:00 AMLegacy Dance Competition
The Legacy Dance Competition takes the stage on Friday, May 21, at The Berman Center for the Performing Arts in West Bloomfield, which is also the organizer. Tickets are available online.
May 22, 2027, 12:00 AMLegacy Dance Competition
The Legacy Dance Competition takes place Saturday, May 22, at The Berman Center for the Performing Arts in West Bloomfield, which is also the organizer.
May 23, 2027, 12:00 AMLegacy Dance Competition
The Legacy Dance Competition takes over The Berman Center for the Performing Arts in West Bloomfield on Sunday, May 23, organized by the center itself. If you like dance, this is a chance to watch a competition on stage.
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