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The Singing Christmas Tree

November 30, 2023 - December 1, 2023
“America’s Tallest” Singing Christmas Tree is set to return to the stage, kicking off the holiday season in Muskegon. Over 160 singers from the Mona Shores High School Choir will perform, stationed throughout the tree structure and along its base. The choir will be accompanied by over 50 members of the Mona Shores High School Orchestra.

Celtic Christmas Angels

December 8, 2023
A joyous celebration from start to finish, encompassing vocal and instrumental Holiday and Irish favourites. Paired with show stopping world class champion Irish dancing and a fully live band, Celtic Angels Christmas is sure to awe and entertain.    

Smoky Mountain Christmas

December 11, 2023 - December 15, 2023
Enjoy a holiday like no other with a heartwarming lineup of Christmas shows and holiday foods. Make this a Smoky Mountain Holiday you will remember for years to come! Enjoy the holiday season with stays in Lexington, KY Pigeon Forge, TN and Asheville, NC. Featuring: Dollywood, Christmas Lights, Biltmore Candlelight Tour, Christmas Shopping, and more!    

Home for the Holidays

December 15, 2023
It's one of the most wonderful times of the year! Gather friends and family, one and all, for a celebration of the season featuring your DSO.

A Big Band Christmas Concert

December 17, 2023
New! - Join us for a delightful, swinging afternoon of Christmas season favorites featuring the 17-piece Swing City Band and vocalist Katy Calzone joined by John Lauter at the Redford Theater Barton Organ.

New Year’s Eve

December 31, 2023
At midnight the ball will drop and the year 1970 will begin but tonight, it's still the 1960s! Let’s take a look back over the decade that changed music forever. Join in the fun as we review the music that gave us sweet memories and fast times.

Lush Life – The Music of Duke Ellington & Billy Strayhorn

February 8, 2024
Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn, were musical companions for nearly 30 years.  Hear their works and experience their prolific collaborative genius live at Orchestra Hall.

Elton John Tribute – Zehnder’s

February 22, 2024
New! - For many decades, Elton John has been one of the greatest entertainers and continues to astonish audiences all around the globe with his music and outstanding performances. Ron Foss, Captain Fantastic Detroit, is not only an amazing tribute to this great entertainer, he also bears a striking resemblance to Sir Elton John.    

The Manhattan Dolls – Turkeyville

February 27, 2024
New! - Hop aboard the Chattanooga Choo Choo and join The Manhattan Dolls on a Sentimental Journey through the great music of the ‘30s and ‘40s. Sit back and enjoy these timeless classics, or if you’re In The Mood, get up and dance! From boogie woogie to the blues, the Dolls celebrate the best the Great American Songbook has to offer!

Red Carpet Film Scores

March 8, 2024
Lights, camera, action - music!

Simon & Garfunkel Tribute Show – Zehnder’s

March 21, 2024
New! - 1981: THE CONCERT is a stunning recreation of Simon & Garfunkel’s 1981 Concert in Central Park. Simon & Garfunkel’s Concert in Central Park was one of the largest concerts in US history and remains one of the most beloved concerts of all time

ABBA Mania – Macomb Center for the Performing Arts

March 23, 2024
New! - ABBA-Mania recreates ABBA in concert. With authentic costumes, lighting, sound and an amazing live band of musicians and singers, ABBA-Mania takes you back to that pop-disco era and performs all the hits you know and love.

My Way: A Musical Tribute to Frank Sinatra

March 26, 2024
New! - Celebrate the unforgettable music that made Frank Sinatra famous with one of the most popular musical revues in musical theatre history!

Andrea Bocelli – Little Caesars Arena

April 14, 2024
New! - Iconic Italian tenor, Andrea Bocelli, returns to North America in 2024 to celebrate his 30th year of performing as well a his 65th birthday!

Ragtime Festival – Zehnder’s

April 25, 2024
New! - Zehnder’s has been host to ragtime performers from around the United States and Canada for over 25 years. Come and enjoy ragtime music performed by our featured pianist, Bob Milne and other world renowned musicians

Country Hits – Songs from Nashville

April 26, 2024
Like a Nashville recording session brought to life, experience a who's who of the Grand Ole Opry.

Route 66, A Musical Review – Meadow Brook Theatre

May 15, 2024
New! - Take a dollop of Grease, mix in some Pump Boys and Dinettes, and add a generous dose of Forever Plaid and you’ve got the high-octane fun of Route 66!

Disco Fever

May 17, 2024
Get to Orchestra Hall and get down with the DSO!

Pure AM Gold – Zehnder’s

June 6, 2024
New! - Come enjoy this 8-piece horn band with impeccable vocals as they take you back to the GOLDEN age of the 60’s and 70’s AM radio with their fantastic song selections and remembrances of great days passed.

Ella, The First Lady of Song – Meadow Brook Theatre

June 19, 2024
New! - Ella, First Lady of Song traces the 60-year career of the woman Mel Torme called “the best singer on the planet.” The story of Ella Fitzgerald truly challenges the age-old saying “The show must go on.”

Disney & Broadway Favorites – The Magic of Menken

June 21, 2024
From Disney classics including The Little Mermaid, Aladdin, Beauty and the Beast and Hercules to Broadway smashes like Little Shop of Horrors, Sister Act and Newsies.