Ramsdell Theatre & Regional Center for the Arts

Romance & Rhapsody
2026-02-13 18:30 - 20:30 (America/Detroit) | Ramsdell Regional Center for the Arts, 101 Maple Street, Manistee, MI, 49660, United States
Join four extraordinary voices for an enchanting celebration of beloved love songs and timeless standards. Experience an evening of passion, humor and breathtaking harmonies.
A night with Kat, Katie, Ben & Elliot. With accompanist Blade Gates on piano.

A wonderful evening of ROMANCE for you. Ticket includes desserts & a drink.
Concert and cocktail hour will take place in Hardy Hall.

Price: $25 for single & $40 for a couple.

Life of Pi-National Theatre Live
2026-02-21 13:00 - 15:30 | Ramsdell Regional Center for the Arts, 101 Maple Street, Manistee, MI, 49660, United States
Life of Pi, the play by Lolita Chakrabarti, is a stage adaptation of Yann Martel’s bestselling novel, renowned for its stunning puppetry and visual effects that bring the story of a boy stranded at sea with a tiger to life. The play premiered in Sheffield in 2019, moved to London’s West End, and then to Broadway, winning numerous Awards for the Best New Play. It tells the story of Pi Patel’s survival, blending a tale of faith and endurance with a parallel story of human predators, all while using innovative stagecraft to create a visually spectacular and emotionally powerful theatrical experience.
Life of Pi is a play to be shown on screen.

The Language of Women-Exhibit
2026-03-06 12:00 - 2026-04-10 15:00 | Ramsdell Regional Center for the Arts, 101 Maple Street, Manistee, MI, 49660, United States
In conjunction with Women’s month this is an opportunity for women or anyone that identifies as a woman, to submit their work for this show. Artist may submit 2 pieces of art and one must be available for sale.
Exhibit is open Wednesday-Sunday, Noon to 3pm
Opening reception is Sunday March 8 Noon-3
Public is invited to join us.
Free event.

Dr. Strangelove-National Theatre Live
2026-03-14 13:00 - 15:30 | Ramsdell Regional Center for the Arts, 101 Maple Street, Manistee, MI, 49660, United States
Seven-time BAFTA Award-winner Steve Coogan plays four roles in the world premiere stage adaptation of Stanley Kubrick’s comedy masterpiece Dr. Strangelove.
This explosively funny satire, about a rogue U.S General who triggers a nuclear attack, is led by a world-renowned creative team including Emmy Award-winner Armando Iannucci and Olivier Award-winner Sean Foley.
Dr. Strangelove is a play shown on screen.

Hardy Hall Series
2026-04-11 18:00 - 20:00 | Ramsdell Regional Center for the Arts, 101 Maple Street, Manistee, MI, 49660, United States
This is a continuing event that is free and open to the public.
Featuring Musician-Nick Veine
More information coming soon.

Intersections
2026-04-17 12:00 - 2026-04-24 15:00 | Ramsdell Regional Center for the Arts, 101 Maple Street, Manistee, MI, 49660, United States
Intersections showcases the creativity and perspective of student artists from Manistee Area Public Schools,
on view April 17-24. This vibrant exhibit highlights the ways young artists explore where ideas, identities,
and experiences meet, revealing powerful moments of connection and expression.
Please join us for the opening reception on Friday, April 17th from 5-7 pm. Helping us celebrate these talented
students and their work. Come support emerging artists, encourage their creative journeys, and experience
the fresh, inspiring voices of the next generation.

Intersections Opening Reception
2026-04-17 17:00 - 19:00 | Ramsdell Regional Center for the Arts, 101 Maple Street, Manistee, MI, 49660, United States

Private Event
2026-04-18 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-05-09, 2026-05-23, 2026-06-06, 2026-06-20 | MI

Crowns & Capes
2026-04-25 13:00 - 15:00 | Ramsdell Regional Center for the Arts, 101 Maple Street, Manistee, MI, 49660, United States
Crowns & Capes: Where Princess Magic meets Superhero Power
Step into a world of imagination where everyone can be a hero or royalty! At Crowns & Capes, children (and adults) are invited to dress as their favorite princess, prince or superhero and spend a magical day alongside beloved characters like Moana, Tiana, Elsa, Ariel, Captain America, & Spiderman.
Young guests will take part in fun, interactive activities, including a superhero oath, photo opportunities with their favorite characters and light snacks to enjoy along the way. Because today, anyone can be brave, kind, and powerful whether you wear a crown, a cape, or both

Purchase tickets at https://ci.ovationtix.com/35295/production/1265979

MET Opera "Eugen Onegin" (Tchaikovsky)
2026-05-02 13:00 - 16:00 | Ramsdell Regional Center for the Arts, 101 Maple Street, Manistee, MI, 49660, United States
Following her acclaimed 2024 company debut in Puccini’s Madama Butterfly, soprano Asmik Grigorian returns to the Met as Tatiana, the lovestruck young heroine in this ardent operatic adaptation of Pushkin. Baritone Igor Golovatenko reprises his portrayal of the urbane Onegin, who realizes his affection for her all too late. The Met’s evocative production, directed by Tony Award–winner Deborah Warner, “offers a beautifully detailed reading of … Tchaikovsky’s lyrical romance” (The Telegraph).
Run time-245 minutes
EUGENE ONEGIN (Tchaikovsky) – Revival
$15.00 (Students)- $25.00 including fees

The Art of the Tattoo
2026-05-08 12:00 - 2026-06-05 15:00 | MI
The Art of the Tattoo
Tattoos are more than ink on skin, they are deeply personal works of art that commemorate life’s most
meaningful moments. From celebrations and milestone to tributes, traditional, and personal

transformations, there is a tattoo for every occasion. Each design carries a unique story, reflecting identity,
memory, and emotion.
The Art of the Tattoo explores the beauty and artistry behind this timeless form of self-expression.
Showcasing a diverse range of styles, culture, and inspirations. The exhibit invites viewers to appreciate
tattoos not only as personal symbols but also as powerful works of art. Through these stories etched in
ink, we celebrate the creativity, craftsmanship, and human experiences that make tattooing a truly
meaningful art form!

OPENING RECEPTION IS FRIDAY. MAY 8th 5-7pm
All are welcomed to attend!

MCP Auditions "Annie"
2026-05-09 09:00 - 12:00, 2026-05-11 18:30 - 20:30 | Ramsdell Regional Center for the Arts, 101 Maple Street, Manistee, MI, 49660, United States
Leapin’ Lizards! Annie is a spunky orphan in 1930s New York City determined to find her parents. In one fun-filled adventure after another, Annie foils Miss Hannigan’s evil schemes, befriends President Roosevelt and finds a new home with billionaire Oliver Warbucks, his personal secretary Grace and a lovable mutt named Sandy. This Tony Award-winning Best Musical for the entire family features some of the greatest musical theatre hits ever written including “It’s the Hard Knock Life,” “Easy Street,” “I Don’t Need Anything But You,” plus the eternal anthem of optimism, “Tomorrow.” Annie will fill your heart with joy!
To audition, come in the side door (1st Street) up the stairs and head to the theatre.
All are welcomed to audition.

MCP Callbacks "Annie"
2026-05-12 19:00 - 20:30 | Ramsdell Regional Center for the Arts, 101 Maple Street, Manistee, MI, 49660, United States
Leapin’ Lizards! Annie is a spunky orphan in 1930s New York City determined to find her parents. In one fun-filled adventure after another, Annie foils Miss Hannigan’s evil schemes, befriends President Roosevelt and finds a new home with billionaire Oliver Warbucks, his personal secretary Grace and a lovable mutt named Sandy. This Tony Award-winning Best Musical for the entire family features some of the greatest musical theatre hits ever written including “It’s the Hard Knock Life,” “Easy Street,” “I Don’t Need Anything But You,” plus the eternal anthem of optimism, “Tomorrow.” Annie will fill your heart with joy!
If you are asked to come back for an additional audition, come in the side door (1st Street) up the stairs and head to the theatre.

2026 Annual Gala "Celebrating Broadway Musicals Throughout the Decades"
2026-05-16 17:00 - 22:00 | Ramsdell Regional Center for the Arts, 101 Maple Street, Manistee, MI, 49660, United States
Step into an evening of elegance, artistry, and celebration at our 2026 Annual Gala: Celebrating Broadway Musicals throughout

The Decades, taking place May 16th from 5-10pm.
Guest will be welcomed with a cocktail hour in Hardy Hall, followed by a captivating Broadway-themed performance in
the theatre featuring the Conservatory of Dance, and musicians Karl & Kristen Hartley, Sara Hartley & Jeremy Hogue.
The evening continues in the ballroom with a delightful selection of heavy hors d’oeuvres, offering time to mingle, reflect, and celebrate the arts.
We are honored to welcome special guests Toni Trucks, who will serve as our Master of Ceremonies, and Shane Parus, whose performance will add a truly special touch to the evening. Both are Manistee natives, we are especially proud to have them return for this memorable occasion.
Join us for a night that honors the magic of Broadway while supporting the future of the arts in our community.
Tickets are available now, reserve yours soon for this unforgettable celebration.
https://ci.ovationtix.com/35295/production/1264819

MAD ANGLER TRIO
2026-05-29 19:30 - 21:30 | Ramsdell Regional Center for the Arts, 101 Maple Street, Manistee, MI, 49660, United States
The Mad Angler Trio
Crispin Campbell-Cello (Interlochen and the Neptune Quartet) “The Deep Soul of the Cello”
Joe Wilson-Dobro (Steppin In It) “The High Lonesome sound of the Dobro”
Steve Stargardt-Piano (Traverse City Philharmonic Jazz Orchestra) “The Flowing Harmony of the Piano”
Inspired by the work of Interlochen Poet Michael Delp (AKA The Mad Angler) the band explores an uncanny region where a classically based cellist, a bluegrass dobro player and a jazz pianist find common ground in an ever-changing musical conversation.
Giving a nod to Bach, some deep roots blues and Americana, with a natural connection to jazz standards, The Mad Angler Trio takes you on a listening adventure not to be missed.
Joining the trio is multi-genre violinist Jeremy Cohen who is experienced in a broad range of musical styles, including classical, tango, bluegrass, jazz, Latin, Western Swing, Americana and others. Cohen is recognized nationally as an expert in multi-genre string playing in the modern age.
While living in Los Angeles in the 1980’s Cohen performed on stage, in movie soundtracks, and on Hollywood television series. After relocating with his family to the San Francisco Bay area, Cohen performed for two years as the lead violinist with the stage production Forever Tango. He founded his Violinjazz band (violin, guitar, bass, and piano) in 1986 and Quartet San Francisco (string quartet) in 2000. He has worked, taught, toured, and concertized with both groups for the last three decades.
Cohen maintains an active coaching studio in, California, and conducts in-person and online workshops on technique and improvisation for string players. Cohen publishes his compositions and arrangements under the Violinjazz Publishing imprint, offering books of solo etudes, duets, string quartets, and works for string orchestra.
Cohen’s recording projects with Quartet San Francisco have garnered eight Grammy nominations. His latest project, “Raymond Scott Reimagined,” was nominated for the 2023 Grammy Award for Best Original Composition for Cutey and the Dragon (composers Raymond Scott and Gordon Goodwin).
You tube: Violinjazz123 You tube: QuartetSanFrancisco

MET Opera "El ultimo sueno De Friday Y Diego (Gabriela Lena Frank)
2026-05-30 13:00 - 16:00 | Ramsdell Regional Center for the Arts, 101 Maple Street, Manistee, MI, 49660, United States
American composer Gabriela Lena Frank makes her Met debut with her first opera, a magical-realist portrait of Mexico’s painterly power couple Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera, with libretto by Pulitzer Prize–winning playwright Nilo Cruz. Fashioned as a reversal of the Orpheus and Euridice myth, the story depicts Frida, sung by leading mezzo-soprano Isabel Leonard, leaving the underworld on the Day of the Dead and reuniting with Diego, portrayed by baritone Carlos Álvarez. The famously feuding pair briefly relive their tumultuous love, embracing both the passion and the pain before bidding the land of the living a final farewell. Yannick Nézet-Séguin conducts the Met premiere of Frank’s opera, a “confident, richly imagined score” (The New Yorker) that “bursts with color and fresh individuality” (Los Angeles Times). The vibrant new production, taking enthusiastic inspiration from Frida and Diego’s paintings, is directed and choreographed by Deborah Colker, following her remarkable 2024 debut staging of Ainadamar.
168 minutes
EL ULTIMO SUENO DE FRIDA Y DIEGO (Gabriela Lena Frank – Libretto by Nilo Cruz)
$15.00 (Students) – $25.00 including fees

Spectral Silhouette Radio Show
2026-06-05 19:30 - 21:30 | Ramsdell Regional Center for the Arts, 101 Maple Street, Manistee, MI, 49660, United States
“Normal and Paranormal beware, The Spectral Silhouette will always be there!” Inspired by old time radio programs such as The Shadow, The Whistler, and Green Hornet, this award winning (LA Webfest 2025 Best Adventure/Comedy) audio drama is an original work featuring music performed by the Black and Blue Hearts. The Spectral Silhouette centers around laughs, murder, and ghosts.
To listen to the show go to:
redcircle.com/shows/the-spectral-silhouette

Saved from the Bin
2026-06-19 12:00 - 2026-07-24 15:00 | Ramsdell Regional Center for the Arts, 101 Maple Street, Manistee, MI, 49660, United States
Saved from the Bin celebrates creativity, recycling, and the art of using what you have. This imaginative exhibit transforms discarded and everyday materials in something unexpected, reminding us that beauty and purpose can often be found in the things we throw out.
Exhibit if FREE for all to attend
Opening reception is June 26th 5-7pm

Saved From the Bin Exhibit
2026-06-19 12:00 - 2026-07-25 15:00 | Ramsdell Regional Center for the Arts, 101 Maple Street, Manistee, MI, 49660, United States

Glenn Miller Orchestra
2026-06-26 19:30 - 21:30 | Ramsdell Regional Center for the Arts, 101 Maple Street, Manistee, MI, 49660, United States
The World Famous, Glenn Miller Orchestra, the most popular and sought after big band in the world today for both concert and swing dance engagements. With its unique jazz sound, the Glenn Miller Orchestra is considered to be one of the greatest bands of all time. The present Glenn Miller Orchestra was formed in 1956 and has been touring consistently since, playing an average of 300 live dates a year all around the world. Erik Stabnau is the orchestra’s present music director.

Kanin Wren's "Taylor Swift Experience
2026-07-02 19:30 - 21:30 | Ramsdell Regional Center for the Arts, 101 Maple Street, Manistee, MI, 49660, United States
Kanin Wren leads the life of the ultimate showgirl. Writing songs at age 11 and beingfeatured on her home state’s PANDORA tourism campaign at age 13, she continuedto dazzle audiences.After starring in four musicals and collaborating with Elton John’s bassist MattBissonnette on her very first EP, Kanin Wren toured 15 states before even setting footinto her freshman year at the University of Michigan.Recording her debut album in Nashville over the summer, Kanin Wren embodies arising star in the music industry, showcasing remarkable talent and an unwaveringpassion for her craft. Her journey serves as a testament to the boundless potentialand dedication of a young artist on the path to greatness.“I have big dreams – some might say they’re massive. My ultimate goal? Headliningstadium tours someday. But for now, I find my passion performing for large crowdsand cherishing those special, intimate gatherings. Sharing my music and connectingwith audiences is what drives me, and I can’t wait for the journey ahead.”

Outlaw Apostles 2026
2026-07-10 19:30 - 21:30 | Ramsdell Regional Center for the Arts, 101 Maple Street, Manistee, MI, 49660, United States
There’s somethin’ in the water down on the banks of the Tennessee river. Literally thousands of hit records and songs have been written and/or recorded in muscle shoals Alabama. And out of that time honored tradition of musical excellence comes a brand new group of guys ready to make their mark. Outlaw Apostles is a group of young hungry up and comers , all from in and around muscle shoals. Bay Simpson, Evan Lane and Christian White are all young yet seasoned veterans around the muscle shoals music scene. They formed in November 2018 with a mission to bring real songs played by real musicians singin’ real three and four part harmony back to the forefront of modern music. They quickly came to the attention of legendary record producer Keith Stegall who assembled a group of writers to woodshed with the band to stockpile songs and help hone the sound.

Some like it YACHT
2026-07-17 19:30 - 21:30 | Ramsdell Regional Center for the Arts, 101 Maple Street, Manistee, MI, 49660, United States
What is Yacht Rock?

The Doobie Brothers, Christopher Cross, Hall & Oates, Kenny Loggins, The Eagles, Toto; it’s the laid back, beach lovin’ cousin of Classic Rock!

It’s a tribute to the songs you loved to escape with, your passport to paradise, where the music never gets old. Soft rock music popular in the late 1970s and early 1980s. A warm summer breeze, a cool cocktail in the sunshine, and the soundtrack to your daydreams! Set sail with us!

MCP Performance "Annie"
2026-07-31 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-08-01 19:30 - 21:30 | Ramsdell Regional Center for the Arts, 101 Maple Street, Manistee, MI, 49660, United States
Leapin’ Lizards! Annie is a spunky orphan in 1930s New York City determined to find her parents. In one fun-filled adventure after another, Annie foils Miss Hannigan’s evil schemes, befriends President Roosevelt and finds a new home with billionaire Oliver Warbucks, his personal secretary Grace and a lovable mutt named Sandy. This Tony Award-winning Best Musical for the entire family features some of the greatest musical theatre hits ever written including “It’s the Hard Knock Life,” “Easy Street,” “I Don’t Need Anything But You,” plus the eternal anthem of optimism, “Tomorrow.” Annie will fill your heart with joy!

Ticket information coming soon.
