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This holiday season, experience The Nutcracker like never before.

Featuring a live orchestra, 40 world-class dancers, over 150 sparkling hand-sewn costumes, and lavish hand-crafted sets, World Ballet Company’s The Nutcracker is a breathtaking holiday spectacle for all ages.

Follow Marie on a magical Christmas Eve journey as her beloved Nutcracker comes to life, sweeping her into a dreamworld of swirling snowflakes, battling mice, and the dazzling Kingdom of Sweets.

Create unforgettable holiday memories and share the wonder of a timeless classic with the whole family.

About the Company: Based in Los Angeles, and led by Sasha Gorskaya and Gulya Hartwick, World Ballet Company presents the most beloved and iconic ballets of our time in cities nationwide. Driven by the belief that ballet is for everyone, performances appeal to newcomers and seasoned ballet goers alike. The company attracts many international artists and comprises renowned professional dancers representing over ten countries.

To date, World Ballet Company has traveled to more than 300 cities, reaching an audience of more than 500,000 fans.

World Ballet Company—Ballet Everywhere, Ballet For All.

Join the murder mystery experience that puts YOU in the spotlight in Grand Rapids. This comedic dinner theater show at The 1530 is the killer game everyone’s dying to play. Don’t let this unforgettable event pass you by!

At this event like no other, you’ll play along as a detective or play a part as a suspect in the crime. Work with other guests to crack the case over a mouthwatering three-course meal, and discover whodunnit before the killer gets away! Mingle and connect with other teams and intriguing suspects, discover clues, uncover shocking secrets, and unleash your inner child’s imagination during this interactive comedic experience. But watch out! The killer could be anyone… even YOU!

Participate in a new mystery every month! From the glitz of 1930s Hollywood in “Best Laid Plans” to the roaring 1920s with “Death of a Gangster,” each event offers unforgettable thrills. Boogie at a 1950s sock hop, solve a 90s crime in “Good Riddance,” or celebrate the season with “The Most Wonderful Crime of the Year.” Whether it's a billionaire’s masquerade, a 1980s bash, or a chilling wedding-themed whodunit, there’s a unique mystery waiting for you. Mark your calendar and join the fun at The 1530 in South East Grand Rapids!

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Brittany Davis is a critically acclaimed Seattle-based musician, vocalist, and multi-instrumentalist signed to Loosegrove Records, the label co-founded by Pearl Jam guitarist Stone Gossard. Blind since birth, Davis is a key member of Gossard’s band Pointed Shield and has been lauded for their soulful, genre-bending solo work.

Igniting souls and spirits.

Direct from the Tony Award® winning revival of Company, Nicholas Rodriguez (One Life to Live, Sex and the City 2) celebrates Stephen Sondheim with his brand-new concert SINCERELY, SONDHEIM—a nod to both the lyrical and musical genius of the late composer and his reputation. Pulling from the thousands of handwritten letters to fans and colleagues alike, Rodriguez weaves together stories from Sondheim’s own words and explores the fascinating relationships with legends such as Oscar Hammerstein II, Jerry Herman, Jonathan Larson, Lin-Manuel Miranda, and, of course, his own personal story.

Detroit-native John Heffron is a Last Comic Standing winner, bestselling author, and veteran stand-up comedian who has been seen on NBC, Netflix, Comedy Central, and more. With a style that’s smart, relatable, and packed with real-life humor, John’s comedy connects with audiences across generations.

Energetic and accessible, acclaimed standup John Heffron shares an array of relatable experiences from childhood through life as a married man, stepdad, and grandfather. He’s learned a thing or two about relationships with family, friends, and even himself along his journeys, gaining an astute, uniquely honest perspective widely praised among his comedy peers. Audiences of all ages relate to his enthusiastic, hard-won wisdom, recognizing how often the path to maturity is marked by universal triumphs and failures.

A celebrated classic of modern theatre, this unforgettable story explores dreams, family, and the search for escape.
Capture a moment with The Glass Menagerie in the Carver Studio from January 15-24.
Tennessee Williams’ celebrated autobiographical memory play offers a moving look into the lives of a struggling American family, blending tenderness, beauty, and emotional depth. This unforgettable play captures the fragile line between hope and heartbreak. Set in St. Louis during the Great Depression, this powerful play follows Tom Wingfield, a young man struggling between family duty and his desire for freedom. As his mother, Amanda Wingfield, pushes him to find a gentleman caller for his shy sister, Laura Wingfield, an unexpected dinner guest, Jim O’Connor; sets the stage for an evening that changes everything.
Purchase Tickets: https://bit.ly/TheGlassMenagerie-Tickets-Jan15-24
Flex Pass Subscriptions: https://bit.ly/KazooCivicFlexPass
Group Rates: Call (269) 343-1313 or visit: https://bit.ly/KzooCivicGroupTix
Performance Dates and Times:
• Friday, January 15, 2027, at 7:30 PM
• Saturday, January 16, 2027, at 7:30 PM*
• Sunday, January 17, 2027, at 2:00 PM
• Friday, January 22, 2027, at 7:30 PM
• Saturday, January 23, 2027, at 7:30 PM
• Sunday, January 24, 2027, at 2:00 PM
*January 16 at 7:30 PM - ASL Interpreted & Audio Description Services Available

By Tennessee Williams
THE GLASS MENAGERIE is presented by special arrangement with Broadway Licensing, LLC, servicing the Dramatists Play Service collection. (www.dramatists.com)

A celebrated classic of modern theatre, this unforgettable story explores dreams, family, and the search for escape.
Capture a moment with The Glass Menagerie in the Carver Studio from January 15-24.
Tennessee Williams’ celebrated autobiographical memory play offers a moving look into the lives of a struggling American family, blending tenderness, beauty, and emotional depth. This unforgettable play captures the fragile line between hope and heartbreak. Set in St. Louis during the Great Depression, this powerful play follows Tom Wingfield, a young man struggling between family duty and his desire for freedom. As his mother, Amanda Wingfield, pushes him to find a gentleman caller for his shy sister, Laura Wingfield, an unexpected dinner guest, Jim O’Connor; sets the stage for an evening that changes everything.
Purchase Tickets: https://bit.ly/TheGlassMenagerie-Tickets-Jan15-24
Flex Pass Subscriptions: https://bit.ly/KazooCivicFlexPass
Group Rates: Call (269) 343-1313 or visit: https://bit.ly/KzooCivicGroupTix
Performance Dates and Times:
• Friday, January 15, 2027, at 7:30 PM
• Saturday, January 16, 2027, at 7:30 PM*
• Sunday, January 17, 2027, at 2:00 PM
• Friday, January 22, 2027, at 7:30 PM
• Saturday, January 23, 2027, at 7:30 PM
• Sunday, January 24, 2027, at 2:00 PM
*January 16 at 7:30 PM - ASL Interpreted & Audio Description Services Available

By Tennessee Williams
THE GLASS MENAGERIE is presented by special arrangement with Broadway Licensing, LLC, servicing the Dramatists Play Service collection. (www.dramatists.com)

A celebrated classic of modern theatre, this unforgettable story explores dreams, family, and the search for escape.
Capture a moment with The Glass Menagerie in the Carver Studio from January 15-24.
Tennessee Williams’ celebrated autobiographical memory play offers a moving look into the lives of a struggling American family, blending tenderness, beauty, and emotional depth. This unforgettable play captures the fragile line between hope and heartbreak. Set in St. Louis during the Great Depression, this powerful play follows Tom Wingfield, a young man struggling between family duty and his desire for freedom. As his mother, Amanda Wingfield, pushes him to find a gentleman caller for his shy sister, Laura Wingfield, an unexpected dinner guest, Jim O’Connor; sets the stage for an evening that changes everything.
Purchase Tickets: https://bit.ly/TheGlassMenagerie-Tickets-Jan15-24
Flex Pass Subscriptions: https://bit.ly/KazooCivicFlexPass
Group Rates: Call (269) 343-1313 or visit: https://bit.ly/KzooCivicGroupTix
Performance Dates and Times:
• Friday, January 15, 2027, at 7:30 PM
• Saturday, January 16, 2027, at 7:30 PM*
• Sunday, January 17, 2027, at 2:00 PM
• Friday, January 22, 2027, at 7:30 PM
• Saturday, January 23, 2027, at 7:30 PM
• Sunday, January 24, 2027, at 2:00 PM
*January 16 at 7:30 PM - ASL Interpreted & Audio Description Services Available

By Tennessee Williams
THE GLASS MENAGERIE is presented by special arrangement with Broadway Licensing, LLC, servicing the Dramatists Play Service collection. (www.dramatists.com)

HELL’S KITCHEN, the award-winning Broadway musical created and inspired by 17-time Grammy Award-winning Alicia Keys, takes you on the journey of Ali: a 17-year-old girl full of fire.

Relatable, raw, and refreshingly fun, it’s a celebration of finding yourself, your purpose, and the people who lift you up. The music—a mix of Keys’ greatest hits and new songs written exclusively for the show—and exhilarating choreography bring to life a story that speaks to you no matter where you’re from, where you’ve been, or where you’re going.

Feel the energy of this multi-award-winning musical and experience where dreams begin: HELL’S KITCHEN.

HELL’S KITCHEN, the award-winning Broadway musical created and inspired by 17-time Grammy Award-winning Alicia Keys, takes you on the journey of Ali: a 17-year-old girl full of fire.

Relatable, raw, and refreshingly fun, it’s a celebration of finding yourself, your purpose, and the people who lift you up. The music—a mix of Keys’ greatest hits and new songs written exclusively for the show—and exhilarating choreography bring to life a story that speaks to you no matter where you’re from, where you’ve been, or where you’re going.

Feel the energy of this multi-award-winning musical and experience where dreams begin: HELL’S KITCHEN.