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Calvin Theatre Company presents PETER AND THE STARCATCHER a play by Rick Elise with music by Wayne Barker, based on the novel by Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson (comedy)
Directed by John Scritchfield, Creative Director and Visiting Lecturer of Theatre

Upends the Story of How a Miserable Orphan Becomes the Legendary Peter Pan

A young orphan and his mates are shipped off from Victorian England to a distant island ruled by the evil King Zarboff. They know nothing of the mysterious trunk in the captain’s cabin, which contains precious, otherworldly cargo. At sea, the boys are discovered by a precocious girl named Molly, a Starcatcher-in-training who realizes that the trunk’s cargo is starstuff, a celestial substance so powerful that it must never fall into the wrong hands. When the ship is taken over by pirates--led by the fearsome Black Stache, a villain determined to claim the trunk and its treasure for his own--the journey quickly becomes a thrilling adventure.

Per the publisher, this show is recommended for ages 8 and up. We encourage families with younger children to research the show to determine individual comfort levels prior to attending.

The Gezon Auditorium is located in the Spoelhof University Center on the campus of Calvin University.

PETER AND THE STARCATCHER is produced through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).
All authorized performance materials also supplied by MTI.
www.mtishows.com

Calvin Theatre Company presents PETER AND THE STARCATCHER a play by Rick Elise with music by Wayne Barker, based on the novel by Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson (comedy)
Directed by John Scritchfield, Creative Director and Visiting Lecturer of Theatre

Upends the Story of How a Miserable Orphan Becomes the Legendary Peter Pan

A young orphan and his mates are shipped off from Victorian England to a distant island ruled by the evil King Zarboff. They know nothing of the mysterious trunk in the captain’s cabin, which contains precious, otherworldly cargo. At sea, the boys are discovered by a precocious girl named Molly, a Starcatcher-in-training who realizes that the trunk’s cargo is starstuff, a celestial substance so powerful that it must never fall into the wrong hands. When the ship is taken over by pirates--led by the fearsome Black Stache, a villain determined to claim the trunk and its treasure for his own--the journey quickly becomes a thrilling adventure.

Per the publisher, this show is recommended for ages 8 and up. We encourage families with younger children to research the show to determine individual comfort levels prior to attending.

The Gezon Auditorium is located in the Spoelhof University Center on the campus of Calvin University.

PETER AND THE STARCATCHER is produced through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).
All authorized performance materials also supplied by MTI.
www.mtishows.com

North America’s largest award-winning interactive true crime murder mystery dinner show invites you into a night of laughter, mystery, and audience-driven intrigue. Enjoy a full dinner while a hilarious crime unfolds around you—but stay alert. The culprit is hiding in plain sight, and before the night is over, you could find yourself named a Prime Suspect.

Now playing at Hilton Garden Inn Grand Rapids Airport in Grand Rapids, MI, this murder mystery dinner experience is unlike traditional dinner theater. Our professional actors are not in costume and are secretly planted among the guests, creating a modern, social, and highly interactive evening. Each ticket includes our signature live murder mystery show, a complete dinner, waitstaff gratuity, and plenty of unexpected twists. Reserve your tickets now and crack the case before it’s too late.

Planning a group celebration or private event in Grand Rapids? We specialize in custom private shows for companies, parties, and organizations of nearly any size—hosted at our public venue or brought directly to your location. Perfect for team outings, corporate events, and unforgettable celebrations.

Happens on the following Dates:
Feb 14, 2026,
Feb 28, 2026

Experience the world’s most in-demand ballet, Swan Lake, presented by Classical Arts Entertainment and performed by International Ballet Stars. This full-scale production features Tchaikovsky’s legendary score and brings to life the masterpiece choreography by Marius Petipa and Lev Ivanov.

Be spellbound by the iconic variation of the Little Swans, Odile’s 32 fouettés, and the elegant, precise movement of world-class ballet artists. With over 200 custom scenery pieces adding grandeur and beauty, this production is a spectacular visual treat. Featuring a brilliant cast of dancers from Italy, Spain, France, Georgia, Great Britain, Ukraine, Japan, Moldova, Armenia, and Kyrgyzstan, this tour celebrates the diversity and global excellence of classical ballet.

The show is family-friendly and suitable for ages 3 and up.

Calvin Theatre Company presents PETER AND THE STARCATCHER a play by Rick Elise with music by Wayne Barker, based on the novel by Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson (comedy)
Directed by John Scritchfield, Creative Director and Visiting Lecturer of Theatre

Upends the Story of How a Miserable Orphan Becomes the Legendary Peter Pan

A young orphan and his mates are shipped off from Victorian England to a distant island ruled by the evil King Zarboff. They know nothing of the mysterious trunk in the captain’s cabin, which contains precious, otherworldly cargo. At sea, the boys are discovered by a precocious girl named Molly, a Starcatcher-in-training who realizes that the trunk’s cargo is starstuff, a celestial substance so powerful that it must never fall into the wrong hands. When the ship is taken over by pirates--led by the fearsome Black Stache, a villain determined to claim the trunk and its treasure for his own--the journey quickly becomes a thrilling adventure.

Per the publisher, this show is recommended for ages 8 and up. We encourage families with younger children to research the show to determine individual comfort levels prior to attending.

The Gezon Auditorium is located in the Spoelhof University Center on the campus of Calvin University.

PETER AND THE STARCATCHER is produced through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).
All authorized performance materials also supplied by MTI.
www.mtishows.com

Stuck Elevator
February 20 & 21, 2026
7:30 PM
Betty Van Andel Opera Center

Opera Grand Rapids proudly presents the Michigan premiere of Stuck Elevator, a groundbreaking chamber opera by composer Byron Au Yong and librettist Aaron Jafferis. Inspired by the true story of an undocumented Chinese immigrant trapped in a Bronx elevator for 81 hours, this genre-defying work fuses opera, hip-hop, and spoken word to illuminate the unseen struggles of immigrant life in urban America. This landmark production features an all native Chinese-speaking cast and the first all-Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) creative team to stage the opera, under the visionary direction of Mo Zhou, marking a significant milestone in the work’s performance history.

An indie dance party for the ones who still romanticize a scratched iPod, American Spirits, and a blurry night soundtracked by bloghouse and post-punk revival. All Your Friends is at Bell’s Back Room on February 21, 2026, bringing the sweat, synths, and nostalgia of the early 2010’s house party.

This is your basement-floor flashback to tight jeans, smudged eyeliner, and nights that felt like a house show turned afterparty. Expect a high-energy dance floor fueled by indie sleaze classics and remixes you forgot you loved, from LCD Soundsystem and The Rapture to Foals, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, TV on the Radio, MGMT, Crystal Castles, and more. No frills, just bodies in motion.

Whether you never left the Lower East Side or just miss the chaos of that era, All Your Friends is a night dedicated to bad decisions, blown speakers, and the soundtrack of your favorite forgotten memories. Come ready for the sweat, the noise, and the party your Tumblr warned you about at Bell’s Back Room.

Stuck Elevator
February 20 & 21, 2026
7:30 PM
Betty Van Andel Opera Center

Opera Grand Rapids proudly presents the Michigan premiere of Stuck Elevator, a groundbreaking chamber opera by composer Byron Au Yong and librettist Aaron Jafferis. Inspired by the true story of an undocumented Chinese immigrant trapped in a Bronx elevator for 81 hours, this genre-defying work fuses opera, hip-hop, and spoken word to illuminate the unseen struggles of immigrant life in urban America. This landmark production features an all native Chinese-speaking cast and the first all-Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) creative team to stage the opera, under the visionary direction of Mo Zhou, marking a significant milestone in the work’s performance history.

Marx in Soho is a long-running, single-actor stage play by the lauded American historian Howard Zinn.

Actor Bob Weick performs as Karl Marx, who is returning from the past to examine the world since his departure. It deals with themes of power, wealth, and inequality, along with showcasing unique ways to learn about history. For more information about the play itself, please visit: https://www.marxinsoho.org/

A panel discussion after the play will help answer questions, add historical context, and reflect on themes of human rights and history.

The Women of Lockerbie
By Deborah Brevoort
Directed by Colleen Thompson

Performances: February 27 – March 14, 2026
Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings at 7:30 pm
Saturday Matinees at 2 pm
A story of loss and forgiveness as Madeline Livingston looks for her son’s remains that were lost in the terrorist attack on Pan Am 103.