CLUE: Live on Stage + GLAMoms at Wharton Center Media Day
We asked the cast of Clue: On Stage…. 👉 Who did it?
Their answers đź‘€ Filmed at Wharton Center Media Day the morning following opening night  đźŽ
More about CLUE: Live on Stage with Madeline Raube here: greaterlansingareamoms.com/clue-live-on-stage
Clue: Live on Stage, with Mrs. Peacock
Madeline Raube shares more about this crazy old bird 🙂 who ma, or may not be the one who did it. This is a fast paced, quick show that will leave you laughing.Â
Clickon the image above and read more from Madeline here: greaterlansingareamoms.com/clue-live-on-stage
Billy Harrington and The Simon & Garfunkel Story
If you’re looking for a fun night out in Greater Lansing, this is one to have on your radar. The Simon & Garfunkel Story is coming to the Wharton Center on March 22, and we had the chance to chat with drummer Billy Harrington ahead of the show.
Billy has a really interesting background. He’s originally from Ann Arbor and trained at the University of Michigan, and you can tell right away how much he genuinely loves the music he’s performing. If you’re not familiar with the show, it’s not just a concert. It’s a full experience that walks through the story of Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel, from their early days to becoming one of the most iconic duos of all time.
Read more from this conversation HERE
“If my calculations are correct…” this experience was a blast. ⚡️ So much fun interviewing Lucas Hallauer (Marty McFly) and David Josefsberg (Doc Brown) and while getting a tour of the DeLorean.
“If my calculations are correct…” this experience was a blast. ⚡️ So much fun interviewing Lucas Hallauer (Marty McFly) and David Josefsberg (Doc Brown) and while getting a tour of the DeLorean.
Sonia De Los Santos sits down with GLAMoms before her upcoming performances at Wharton Center
A Conversation With Sonia De Los Santos: Music, Joy, and Feeling at Home before her January 10 performance at Wharton Center!
New Mom Emily Larger talks about Disney's Beauty and the Beast at Wharton Center
Emily Larger sat down with us  as she is preparing for her visit to Wharton Center with Disney’s Beauty and the Beast. She doesn’t travel alone but with her whole family! The are better known as @4.in.a.foresterÂ
And she also mentioned she may visit greaterlansingareamoms.com when she is in town to find daytime activities and explore the area with her family!
It is a fun conversation and she is real and she is kind and very, very funny! Visit YouTube to learn more about his actor-wife-mom-dog-mom who is traveling the US and shares what she is looking forward to during her Wharton Center visit.
Taking Off at Pasant Theatre at Wharton Center September 19-21, 2025
A Beautiful Noise at Wharton Center September 16-21, 2025
Life of Pi at Wharton Center March 11-16
A Conversation with Jessica Angelskhan: Bringing Life of Pi to the Stage. Jessica was casted at both Pi’s mother and the nurse who cares for him after the shipwreck.Â
Information provided by Wharton Center:
A THEATRICAL EVENT UNLIKE ANYTHING ELSE!
Winner of three Tony Awards® and the Olivier Award for Best Play, the Broadway and West End sensation LIFE OF PI is “an exhilarating evening of theater” (The Wall Street Journal).
Based on the novel that sold more than 15 million copies and became a worldwide phenomenon, LIFE OF PI is an epic story of perseverance and hope that speaks to every generation and “gives new life to Broadway” (The Today Show).
After a shipwreck in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, a sixteen-year-old boy named Pi survives on a lifeboat with four companions—a hyena, a zebra, an orangutan, and a Royal Bengal tiger.
Tickets and more information: whartonseason.com
MJ the Musical at Wharton Center January 11 through January 16
Read a GLAMoms conversation with Devin Bowles – casted as both Michael’s father, Joseph Jackson and Rob, Michael’s right hand man!
Information provided by Wharton Center:
He is one of the greatest entertainers of all time. Now, Michael Jackson’s unique and unparalleled artistry comes to East Lansing as MJ, the multi-Tony Award® winning new musical centered around the making of the 1992 Dangerous World Tour, begins a tour of its own. Created by Tony Award® winning Director/Choreographer Christopher Wheeldon and two-time Pulitzer Prize winner Lynn Nottage, MJ goes beyond the singular moves and signature sound of the star, offering a rare look at the creative mind and collaborative spirit that catapulted Michael Jackson into legendary status.
Tickets and more information: whartonseason.com
Time for Three at Wharton Center, January 29
Information provided by Wharton Center
This self-proclaimed “classically trained garage band” of strings and vocals is a popular Grammy and Emmy-winning ensemble that resonates with ensembles globally. Their captivating sound merges classical, pop, Americana, and singer-songwriter styles in their Wharton Center debut.
“This remarkable group is not to be missed, and its members play (and sing) with joy, mastery, creativity and supreme artistry in all that they do; truly, no one else is like Time for Three.” —The Strad
Shucked at Wharton Center, January 21-26
Information provided by Wharton Center:
EAST LANSING, MI — Wharton Center is proud to announce that Shucked—the Tony Award ® winning musical
comedy The Wall Street Journal calls “flat out hilarious”—will take the Cobb Great Hall stage at Wharton Center
from Tuesday, January 21, to Saturday, January 26. The North American tour will tech and begin performances at
the Providence Performing Arts Center in Rhode Island and will play over 30 cities in its first season including
Atlanta, Austin, Buffalo, Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas, Durham, East Lansing, Fort Lauderdale, Greenville, Houston,
Los Angeles, Madison, Nashville, Orlando, San Antonio, Schenectady, St. Louis, Tampa, and Washington D.C.,
with many more to be announced.
“Shucked is a musical full of laughs, great tunes, and a whole lot of corn,” said Bosner. “It was written from the
heart and for the heartland. We could not be more excited to bring what audiences have been enjoying on
Broadway to all our favorite cities across the country.”
Shucked features a “superb book” (New York Post) by Tony Award ® winner Robert Horn, a score filled with
“earworm songs” (The Daily Beast) by Grammy Award winners, Tony Award ® nominees and Nashville music
superstars Brandy Clark and Shane McAnally, and direction with “an infectious spirit of glee and warmth” (Variety)
by three-time Tony Award ® winner Jack O’Brien. Casting for the tour will be announced at a later date.
“Shucked may be one of the savviest new shows on Broadway!” —The Washington Post
What do you get when you pair a semi-neurotic, New York comedy writer with two music superstars from
Nashville? A hilarious and audacious farm-to-fable musical about the one thing Americans everywhere can’t get enough of: corn. Shucked is the new musical comedy that proves sometimes tearing down a few walls, rather than
growing them, is the only way to preserve our way of life. Shucked is turning musical theater on its ear and is
offering a kernel of hope for our divided nation.
“Shucked is the surprise delight of the season!” —Variety
Ana Gasteyer and Sugar and Booze
Information provided by Wharton Center:
When Broadway, TV and film star, and Saturday Night Live alum, Ana Gasteyer takes the stage, there’s no telling where the night will lead. On Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at 7:30PM in the intimate Pasant Theatre, Gasteyer will show audiences how a dash of sugar and a drop booze are the perfect ingredients for a spectacular holiday treat. Tickets are available now at the Wharton Center Ticket Office, online at whartoncenter.com, or by calling 517.432.2000 or 1.800.WHARTON.
Called “an uproarious homage to Christmas albums of old” by Billboard and “the magical love child of Astrud Gilberto and Lucille Ball—an unexpectedly perfect combination” by BUST Magazine, Sugar and Booze has received rave review around the country.
“Gasteyer puts her considerable vocal chops to work here to marvelous effect on this ebullient big-band jazz effort.” —LA Times
Actress, comedian, and singer Ana Gasteyer is perhaps best known for her six-year run as a cast member on Saturday Night Live, with hysterical sketches, and impressions of Celine Dion and Martha Stewart. After leaving SNL, Gasteyer received a nomination for the Jefferson Award for her portrayal of “Elphaba” in Wicked. Gasteyer made her Broadway debut as “Colombia” in The Rocky Horror Picture Show in 2001. Her rein on Broadway continued with notable performances in The Threepenny Opera, The Royal Family, and now as the star “Queen Aggravain” in Once Upon a Mattress. In an interview on TODAY with Hoda & Jenna, Gasteyer said she will take a one-week hiatus from Once Upon a Mattress to perform in East Lansing, “one of [her] favorite cities.”
She has also starred in TV shows like American Auto, and Suburbatory, and movies including Mean Girls. Sugar and Booze combines seasonal favorites and Gasteyer’s original holiday tunes, expressing her passion for joy, laughter, and all-around love for the holiday parties.
Of Equal Place: Isotopes in Motion coming to Wharton Center Thursday, November 14 - tap here for more information
It was popular when it was at Wharton Center in 2022 and now, Of Equal Place: Isotopes in Motion – is back at Wharton Center Thursday, November 14 at 7:30pmÂ
A special thank you to Wharton Center for sharing information about Of Equal Place: Isotopes in Motion here:
With a captivating fusion of science and art, Of Equal Place: Isotopes in Motion again comes to Wharton Center. This dynamic multimedia experience transcends boundaries, intertwining the realms of nuclear physics and dance in partnership with the Facility for Rare Isotope Beams (FRIB) and Dance Exchange.
 The return of this brilliantly collaborative performance is coming to Wharton Center on Thursday, November 14, at 7:30PM. Tickets are available now at the Wharton Center Ticket Office, online at whartoncenter.com, or by calling 517.432.2000 or 1.800.WHARTON.
This groundbreaking Dance Exchange work places people of color, women, and youth at the forefront, celebrating their contributions to both science and the arts. With an expanded cast of community partners and performers, Of Equal Place: Isotopes in Motion reshapes perceptions of who can dance and who can be a scientist.Â
“The collaboration with Dance Exchange has given me the opportunity to observe the world of physics—my own world—from a different perspective. Through their curiosity and enthusiasm, and also through their inquisitive questions, Dance Exchange bridges the gap between science and art. The result is a creative and diverse collaboration with the common goal of promoting science and art together.” —Artemis Spyrou, Physicist, Michigan State University
This collaborative performance delves into research being done at FRIB while exploring themes that resonate in both nuclear physics and dance: stability and instability, measurement, acceleration, fragmentation, and navigating mystery. Audiences raved about the November 2022 premiere performance:
“The diversity of the dancers was inspiring.”
“Great way to provide access to the world of science for the non-scientist.”
“Love the integration of physics, music and dance, and the imagery projected.”
Don’t miss this unforgettable experience that sparks curiosity, ignites the imagination, mixes humor and wonder, and redefines the boundaries of artistic and scientific expression.
 The Facility for Rare Isotope Beams (FRIB), a U.S. Department of Energy Office of Science (DOE-SC) user facility operated by Michigan State University with financial support from and furthering the mission of the DOE SC Office of Nuclear Physics, enables scientists to make discoveries with rare isotopes. To connect FRIB to audiences that may not traditionally identify with science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) fields, FRIB prioritizes outreach efforts and innovative multi-disciplinary collaborations.
STOMP - tap here to read what all of the noise is about
But first, GLAMoms had an opportunity to see a preview of STOMP outside of Wharton Center On November 6. Along with two performers, Jayme and Andrew. Â Take a look here: instagram.com/p/DCCzBIPSHID/
STOMP, the international percussion sensation, makes a booming return to Wharton Center from November 6-8, 2024. From its beginnings as a street performance in the UK, STOMP has grown into an international sensation over the past 29 years, having performed in more than 50 countries and in front of more than 26 million people. Tickets are available now at the Wharton Center Ticket Office, online at whartoncenter.com, or by calling 517.431.2000 or 1.800.WHARTON.
Created by Luke Cresswell and Steve McNicholas, STOMP continues to tour North America, Europe, Latin America, and Asia following 15 years in London’s West End and 29 years at New York’s Orpheum Theatre, and lengthy sit down productions in San Francisco, Boston, and Las Vegas. Throughout its life, the show has continued to change by creating new material to bring music to everyday objects. It is safe to say you will never again look at supermarket carts or plumbing fixtures the same way… or paint cans, or kitchen sinks or…
STOMP, an overwhelming success marked by rave reviews, numerous awards, and sell-out engagements, is the winner of an Olivier Award for Best Choreography (London’s Tony Award), a New York Obie Award, a Drama Desk Award for Unique Theatre Experience, and a Special Citation from Best Plays.Â
In addition to the stage shows, STOMP has been an overwhelming success marked by rave reviews, numerous awards, an Academy Award nomination, four Emmy nominations, and one Emmy Award for their acclaimed HBO special Stomp Out Loud, noteworthy TV appearances including The London 2012 Olympic Games Closing Ceremony, The Academy Awards (produced by Quincy Jones), Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood, and a series of award-winning international commercials. Â
The performers “make a rhythm out of anything we can get our hands on that makes a sound,” says co-founder/director Luke Cresswell. A unique combination of percussion, movement, and visual comedy, STOMP has created its own inimitable, contemporary form of rhythmic expression: both household and industrial objects find new life as musical instruments in the hands of an idiosyncratic band of body percussionists. It is a journey through sound, a celebration of the everyday and a comic interplay of characters wordlessly communicating through dance and drum.
Synchronized stiff-bristle brooms become a sweeping orchestra; eight Zippo lighters flip open and closed to create a fiery fugue; wooden poles thump and clack in a rhythmic explosion. STOMP uses everything but conventional percussion instruments—dustbins, suitcases, radiator hoses, boots, hub caps—to fill the stage with a compelling and unique act that is often imitated but never duplicated.
Critics and audiences have raved: “STOMP is as crisp and exuberant as if it had opened yesterday,” says The New York Times. The San Francisco Chronicle declares, “STOMP has a beat that just won’t quit!” The Los Angeles Times exclaims, “Electrifying! Triumphs in the infinite variety of the human experience.” “A phenomenal show! Bashing, crashing, smashing, swishing, banging and kicking—a joyous invention!” says the Chicago Tribune.
Thank you Wharton Center for this information about STOMP and for the opportunity to share a sneak-peek performance before opening night! Â
To learn more about upcoming Wharton Center performances, purchase tickets, age suggestions for those under 18 years of age and more, visit whartoncenter.org
