Based on the Victor Hugo novel and songs from the Disney animated feature, The Hunchback of Notre Dame showcases the film’s Academy Award-nominated score, as well as new songs by Menken and Schwartz. Peter Parnell’s new book embraces story theater and features verbatim passages from Hugo’s gothic novel.  The musical begins as the bells of […]

Michigan native, Jake Allen crafts a kaleidoscopic sound that plunges the curious listener into a world of endless sonic possibilities, incorporating prog-pop, waves of ambient instrumentals, and complex musical layers. Allen showcases the guitar, harnessing every nuance of the instrument and transforming it into an ethereal, shape-shifting creature that bends both notes and time.   Allen […]

RB Stone has been called a Blues Cowboy, a Country Bluesman, an Americana Artist, and a Roots Rocker, he answers “Yes to all!” – Blues Revue Magazine RB has been down many lonesome and rough roads thru the years, logging over a million miles crisscrossing the USA and touring 33 countries and five continents on […]

A 2020 CAFE award winner for family entertainment! Join Pianist and Singer Matthew Ball aka The Boogie Woogie Kid for a family program of New Orleans Song, Boogie-Woogie Piano, Swing Dance Era favorites and more! Matthew is the piano man of nearly 5 million YT views who performs classics like Ain’t Misbehavin, In The Mood, […]

This year marks a special time for the Dogwood Center for Performing Arts! It has been 20 years since the opening of the $7 million dollar facility in July 2002 which was a fulfillment of a dream that began with Dan and Dorothy Gerber. The community's support has been tremendous over the years, and a […]

Coming back again is Sweet Tea Trio! This is an all female harmony group hailing from the deep south. They’ve opened up for legendary acts of all genres including Bon Jovi and Alabama. The three are signed with Vector Management & Lost Highway Touring; and are managed by singer-songwriter, rapper and producer, Kid Rock. All […]

Over sixty years since the public first embraced the successful Miller Sound, both the legend and the music live on.  The World-Famous Glenn Miller Orchestra is the most sought after big band in the world today for both concert and dance engagements.  Still considered the greatest band of all time, its unique sound is loved […]

The Vienna Boys Choir, a centuries-old entity turned popular touring act, will grace the Dogwood’s main stage October 20 to perform sacred and pop music alike. Their touring programs usually begin with early and sacred music, such as Laudates by Mozart and Mendelssohn to more unorthodox pieces, such as “Sister Act” and Billy Joel. When the […]

Don’t miss Grand Rapids Ballet School Junior Company’s Spooktacular at the Dogwood Center! With witches, mummies, tricks, and treats – a hauntingly good time awaits at this special Halloween ballet with choreography by Junior Company Artistic Director Attila Mosolygo. On Halloween night, a young girl’s only wish is to trick or treat with her older […]

Ben Rosenblum's "The Nebula Project" dives deeply into Rosenblum's jazz and world-infused original compositions, exploring the intersection of jazz and improvised American music with global styles ranging from Bulgaria to the Caribbean. The all-star sextet of musicians includes unusual and unique instrumentation opportunities - Rosenblum's switches between piano and accordion, and the horn player doubles […]

Join the Michigan Mandolin Orchestra as it kicks off its 3rd season. The Grand Rapids based MMO, led by Michigan’s mandoliner Brian Oberlin, will play an incredible line-up of music from the concert music repertoire. The orchestra will perform concert hall standards, “March from Carmen” and Gabriel Faure’s “Pavane” to Britten’s “Pizzicato Polka”. As well […]

Thursday, November 17, 7:30 p.m. Friday, November 18, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, November 19, 7:30 p.m. After Alice tumbles down a mysterious rabbit hole, she finds herself in a strange land where everyone is raving mad. With the help of a Cheshire Cat, an astute Caterpillar, and a righteous Humpty Dumpty, Alice must find her way […]