Below are the shows for May. 

NOTE: From Starlight Theatre, Linda Granger reports,  "“It was not an easy decision and one made by the cast and I to cancel our May show, Sherlock Holmes, due to insurmountable circumstances.” 


May 2024

4/11-5/19 - Thu-Fri-Sat 8pm; Wed-Sat-Sun 2pm - Bright Half Life, Director Megan Buckley-Ball; Sat. matinees begin 4/20; Wed. matinees: 5/8 & 15 - WT

5/3-5/4 - 7 p.m. - The Good Doctor by Neil Simon, Director Andy Callis. Black Box Theatre - LCC 

5/10-11, 17-18 - 8pm - Let’s Fight (A Collection of Short Plays) directed by Rose Jangmi Cooper - IX 

5/14-19 - 7:30pm Tue/Wed/Thu; 8pm Fri; 2pm & 8pm Sat; 1pm & 6:30pm Sun - Six the Musical - Cobb Great Hall - WTN

5/16-19 & 23-26 - 7 pm; 2 pm Sundays - James and the Giant Peach, family musical based on Roald Dahl’s 1961 children’s book; music and lyrics by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul; book by Timothy Allen McDonald, Director Linda Widener - main stage - RWT

5/17-18, 7pm Fri / 3 & 7pm Sat  - Arsenic and Old Lace, at The Barn, 10555 Converse Rd, Fowlerville - Tickets at: https://bit.ly/FCT-BoxOffice-2022   FCT 

5/18 - 6:30 pm - Venturing Home at East Lansing Hannah Community Classroom 235 - A family-friendly show For more information, Email Ann Marie Foley at [email protected] - RTT


Greater Lansing Ubiquitous Theatres

FCT - Fowlerville Community Theatre - [email protected] - fowlervilletheatre.com & Facebook

* IX - Ixion - ixiontheatre.com, [email protected],  517-775-4246 

LCC - Lansing Community College Arts - www.lcc.edu/showinfo, 517-483-1122 RWT - Community Circle Players at Riverwalk Theatre, www.RiverwalkTheatre.com, 228 Museum Drive - 517-482-570o

** RTT - Repertory Theater Group - [email protected]

WT - Williamston Theatre - 122 S. Putnam St. Williamston 48895 - 517-655-SHOW (7469) www.williamstontheatre.org 

WTN - Wharton Center for Performing Arts at MSU - 517-432-2000 or 1-800-Wharton or www.whartoncenter.com


* Performs at Stage One, 2200 Lake Lansing Rd., Lansing, MI  48912
** Performs at E.L. Hannah Community Center, 819 Abbot Road E. Lansing, MI 48823

"“It was not an easy decision and one made by the cast and I to cancel our May show, Sherlock Holmes, due to insurmountable circumstances.”
Linda Granger

Starlight Theatre will NOT be presenting the musical mystery farce "Sherlock Holmes and the Great Royal Goose Chase!" on May 10, 11, 17 & 18 at Delta Presbyterian Church, 6100 W. Michigan Avenue, Lansing 48917.

*NEXT SEASON:  We do not know what will be happening with Starlight next season.  We do not know when we will be allowed to return to Waverly East.  I apologize for the confusion and show changes this past year.  Once we realized we could not get back into the school, we had to substitute shows that were more suited to the staging area in the church.  We are grateful for the support of First Presbyterian Church this past season.  
Linda Granger, Artistic Director

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​Most of these shows are music, not theatre — BUT NOTE: Neil Simon’s Chekov play: The Good Doctor for ONLY TWO PERFORMANCES. May 3-4:

LCC Performing Arts Offers Free Performances

LCC’s Performing Arts Theatre and Music Programs are offering several free concerts and performances at the end of this spring semester.  A celebration of student achievement, these performances serve as capstone events for students enrolled in theatre and music classes. 
 
LCC Jazz Band w/ Waverly HS Jazz Band – Instructor Jonathon Gewirtz
April 17 @ 7:30 p.m.
Waverly Middle School
620 Snow Road
 
LCC Jazz Band @ Hastings Jazz Festival – Instructor Jonathon Gewirtz
April 27 @ 1 p.m.
Walldorff Ballroom
105 E. State St., Hastings, MI
 
LCC Rock Band – Instructor Christopher Rollins
April 28 @ 6 p.m.
Mac’s Bar
2700 E. Michigan Ave.
 
The Good Doctor by Neil Simon/Anton Chekhov – Director Andy Callis
May 3-4 @ 7 p.m.
LCC Black Box Theatre
Gannon Building – Rm. 1422
 
LCC Concert Choir – Instructor Dr. Jon Ten Brink
May 5 @ 3 p.m.
Okemos Community Church
4734 Okemos Rd.
 
About Lansing Community College
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​Darwin in Malibu
Play by Crispin Whittell 

Malibu, California. One hundred and twenty years after his death, Charles Darwin (‘the Devil’s Chaplain’) is hanging out at a beach house overlooking the Pacific with a girl young enough to be his daughter. His peace is rudely disrupted when his old friend Thomas Huxley (‘the Devil’s Disciple’) washes up on the beach, closely followed by the Bishop of Oxford, Samuel Wilberforce. These three find themselves entangled in an enthralling and thought-provoking comedy about God and science.

“A hoot and a half…Wonderfully entertaining.” —Financial Times (London). “Fiercely intelligent…an exceptionally spry play with big ideas and a big heart. You should see it—not just because it’s there, but because we are here.” —Guardian (London)

When: Saturday, May 4 @ 7PM 


Brand New You!
A new musical revue about remaking ourselves

Classic standards to contemporary Broadway music, Brand New You is a poignant journey of self-discovery and remaking ourselves. A cast of performers who light up the stage with characters in their quest for self-discovery, delight, entertain, and take you into fantasy. From Kiss Me Kate to Waitress, Can-Can to Parade, Jesus Christ Superstar to James and the Giant Peach and more, these songs will bring you full-force into the inner worlds of these characters. 

Guest artist, and Broadway Ensemble alum, Thomas Ruhala, returning from New York, will appear with 
the cast. 

Direction and choreography by Mark Ruhala, Musical Direction by Jeff English.

Saturday, May 11 @ 7PM & Sunday, May 12 @ 6PM.



BOTH SHOWS AT Ruhala Holistic Arts Center, 1846 Haslett Rd. East Lansing

Box Office: 517.337.0464 - Tickets $18 - Reserved Limited Seating

Email: mailto:[email protected]t

Website: http://RuhalaCenter.com

​Singers on the Grand presents "Vintage Vinyl: the hits we spun, 1950s-1980s". It's our 25th anniversary season! Join us Saturday evening April 13 and Sunday afternoon April 14 at the Grand Ledge Opera House (121 Bridge St., Grand Ledge) for two fabulous DESSERT cabaret-style shows!

Hear our unique vocalists and spirited Grand Band as we salute the diverse music of the vinyl record era. Reminisce with your favorite pop, rock and inspirational tunes from artists like: The Beatles, Dolly Parton, The Eagles, Carly Simon, Tony Bennett, Elvis, The Everly Brothers, Huey Lewis and so many more!

All tickets $22.  Buy online at gloperahouse.com

Both shows will feature dessert and coffee. SATURDAY evening: dessert served at 6:00, showtime at 6:30. SUNDAY afternoon: dessert served at 2:30 with a 3:00 show.

SATURDAY NIGHT ONLY: bring in your own wine or beer!


AND...
The revue reprises MAY 4 in Portland. Portland Community Theater, 7:00. Tickets $15 via portlandcivicplayers.com and at the door.