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Get Happy!

Get Happy!

Join Michael Feinstein as he travels through the life and songs of Judy Garland to kick off her 100th Birthday celebration.

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Date
August 6, 2023
Event Starts
8:00 PM
Doors Open
7:30PM
Ticket Prices
$132 / $127 / $107 / $87 / $67
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On Sale Now

Event Details

Spotlight Sponsor: Julie F and Peter D Cummings Family Fund of the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan

Join Michael Feinstein as he travels through the life and songs of Judy Garland to kick off her 100th Birthday celebration. This brand-new multimedia show features big-screen film clips, never before seen photos, rare audio recordings, great music, and good humor. Michael will explore different segments of Judy’s life: from the Gumm Sisters, her trip over the rainbow, her time on TV, and the concert years. Hear songs you know and love like "Get Happy," "Over the Rainbow," and more. Be the first to see this new show celebrating Judy Garland's 100th birthday!

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Craig and Irene Rogerson

Sunday | Dec 21, 2025

The Nutcracker

A Holiday Classic Performed by Young and Professional Dancers from Northern Michigan

Event Starts 3:00 PM

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Tuesday | Dec 23, 2025

Midtown Men Holiday Hits

Stars from the Original Broadway Cast of Jersey Boys

Event Starts 7:00 PM

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Saturday | Dec 27, 2025

An Evening with Graham Young of Michigan Rattlers

Intimate & Acoustic

Event Starts 7:00 PM

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Thursday | Feb 5, 2026

A Midsummer Night’s Dream

Written by William Shakespeare Directed by Risa Brainin

Event Starts 7:00 PM

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Feb 5 - 7, 2026

The Acting Company Two-Show Package

A Midsummer Night’s Dream + Great Expectations

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Saturday | Feb 7, 2026

Great Expectations

By Nikki Massoud From the novel by Charles Dickens Directed by Devin Brain

Event Starts 7:00 PM

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Friday | Feb 20, 2026

Romeo and Juliet

With Prokofiev’s famed score, original choreography, and bold design, Romeo and Juliet lays bare the deadly pull of love and hate.

Event Starts 7:00 PM

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Sunday | Feb 22, 2026

Salzburg Marionette Theater: The Sound of Music

The Marionette Stage Version of the Original Broadway Musical

Event Starts 2:00 PM

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Thursday | Mar 19, 2026

Peppa Pig: My First Concert

From Mozart to Muddy Puddles

Event Starts 6:30 PM

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Sep 5 - 13, 2026

Come From Away

The remarkable true story of when the world came together.

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Dec 2025