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Best Shows This Winter

in Grand Rapids

Mamma Mia! at Devos Performance Hall

Mamma Mia!

It's time to break out the platform shoes and feather boas - Mamma Mia is BACK! With 25 years since this sunshine-filled show first redefined the concept of the jukebox musical. Single mother Donna is struggling to cope with her young daughter's impending marriage on a picturesque Greek island. Throw into the mix three lovers from her past, and a catalogue of ABBA's greatest hits, and you've got yourself a classic!

Cats at Grand Rapids Civic Theatre

Cats

After an exciting revival on Broadway in 2016 - the first since its marathon 18-year run - Cats is heading out on tour, bringing the feline frolics to a town near you! A production full of musical theatre classics, instantly recognizable costumes, and choreography and bursting with cat-itude, this iconic show is purrfect for newcomers and old-timers.

Cirque Dreams Holidaze at Devos Performance Hall

Cirque Dreams Holidaze

Ornaments come to life when Cirque Dream: Holidaze's costumed characters perform astonishing feats that celebrate the holiday season with spectacle, imagination and whimsical dreams. Marvel at gingerbread men flipping through the air, toy soldiers skillfully marching on thin wires, snowmen daringly balancing, icemen sculpting powerfully, penguins spinning, puppets caroling and reindeer soaring high above a landscape of holiday wonderment.

Trans-Siberian Orchestra: The Lost Christmas Eve at Van Andel Arena

Trans-Siberian Orchestra: The Lost Christmas Eve

The Trans-Siberian Orchestra is hitting the road once again in 2024, bringing their electrifying holiday rock opera to audiences across North America. To mark the 20th anniversary of their fourth studio album, The Lost Christmas Eve, the progressive metal group will perform 109 shows throughout November and December. Join them for a festive celebration that spans over two decades of Christmas magic! Along with The Lost Christmas Eve, fans can expect some of the band's greatest hits, making it clear why audiences keep coming back year after year.

Moulin Rouge! The Musical at Devos Performance Hall

Moulin Rouge! The Musical

Hey sister... the Broadway sensation, Moulin Rouge! The Musical is heading out on tour! The scintillating spectacle continues to load up the windmill and its elephant since it hit the road on its first-ever national tour in 2022. Garnering rave reviews from Broadway's toughest critics Moulin Rouge! is the most gorgeous Broadway event of the year, don't miss it when it lands in your town!

Jan 21, 2025 - Feb 2, 2025

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Grand Rapids Ballet - The Nutcracker at Devos Performance Hall

Grand Rapids Ballet - The Nutcracker

The first staged performance of The Nutcracker took place in St. Petersburg, Russia on December 18, 1892, and was a collaborative effort between the great composer Peter Tchaikovsky, and the legendary choreographer Marius Petipa. Now the Nutcracker re-imagined by Polar Express author Chris Van Allsburg, with choreography by Val Caniparoli, returns to dazzle once more this year!

Holiday Pops at Devos Performance Hall

Holiday Pops

There's nothing like some holiday pops to get you in the festive mood! As much a part of the Christmas celebrations as all those Nutcrackers and Christmas Carols, Holiday Pops sees your city's orchestra bringing the holiday cheer for a Christmas extravaganza with a mix of popular standards, film scores, carols and hymns.

The Nutcracker at Frauenthal Center For The Performing Arts

The Nutcracker

The Nutcracker is one of the country's favorite Christmas events, and one of the most performed ballets in the world! This magical story of dancing toys and a Nutcracker prince is paired perfectly with Tchaikovsky's beautiful score. An annual Nutcracker performance by your local ballet company is the perfect way to welcome in Christmas with the whole family!

Grand Rapids Ballet - Peter Pan at Devos Performance Hall

Grand Rapids Ballet - Peter Pan

Second star on the right and straight on til morning! Let Grand Rapids Ballet sweep you up on an adventure of pirates and pixies, flying pre-teens, mermaids, crocodiles and more as they stage this delightful adaptation of J.M Barrie's cherished tale this February. Choreographed by the renowned Septime Webre, it's a fabulous family-friendly production, full of glittering costumes, stunning sets and yes, they really fly!

The Rock Orchestra By Candlelight at Devos Performance Hall

The Rock Orchestra By Candlelight

Rock meets classical in this soul-stirring concert experience that fuses the best in rock and heavy metal with a talented chamber orchestra and a whole lotta candles! In this evocative setting, you'll be treated to hits from the greats, from Led Zepplin to Metallica, Rage Against The Machine to pop's heavy hitters, presented in breathtaking new classical arrangements.

Pentatonix at Van Andel Arena

Pentatonix

Ring in the holiday season with three-time Grammy winners Pentatonix! The four-piece who found success through NBC's The Sing-Off, have been at the forefront of the recent a capella revival. With record-breaking albums behind them, the kings and queen of acapella jingle across the country on their 'Hallelujah! It's a Christmas Tour!'.

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