Department of Music, Theatre, and Dance

by William Shakespeare
directed by Demetria Thomas

October 2-11, 2026
Louis Armstrong Theatre

This is Shakespeare at his most unhinged: a tangle of lovesick nobles, meddling fairies, and incompetent actors stumbling through a forest where almost everyone makes poor decisions. With musical inspiration from the 1950s and the 1980s, this glorious romp through the forest is a reminder that love is irrational, dreams are stranger than reality, and the universe always enjoys a practical joke.

Presented by the Grand Valley Shakespeare Festival

Tickets to A Midsummer Night's Dream

by Adam Szymkowicz
directed by Katherine Clemons

November 13-22, 2026
Linn Maxwell Keller Black Box Theatre

Step inside a quirky little bookstore where the books are plentiful, the customers are unforgettable, and anything can happen. When a young woman inherits the shop and faces the choice between selling it or saving it, she discovers that some things are worth far more than their price tag. Funny, heartfelt, and full of unexpected charm, The Bookstore is a love letter to stories, community, and the places that bring us together.

THE BOOKSTORE is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Playscripts.

by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul
directed by Katherine Clemons | Music Direction by Andrew Lenhart | Choreographed by Edgar L. Page

February 12-21, 2027
Linn Maxwell Keller Black Box Theatre

What if watching someone else’s life unfold could change the course of your own? At the edges of love, friendship, ambition, and uncertainty, lives intersect in unexpected ways. One person watches, listens, and gathers pieces of the lives unfolding around them—until those stories begin to reveal something about their own. A poignant, exhilarating musical about the people we encounter, the lives we imagine, and the moment when watching from the sidelines becomes the beginning of a new journey.

EDGES is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.

by Ellen McLaughlin
directed by Demetria Thomas

April 9 - 18, 2027
Linn Maxwell Keller Black Box Theatre

Two Plays. Performed in repertory. Tragic, hilarious, and fiercely relevant, this pairing asks a timeless question: who pays the price for war and who has the power to end it?

THE TROJAN WOMEN (MCLAUGHLIN) & LYSISTRATA are presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Playscripts.

GVSU theatre students hone their skills in all aspects of theatre production. Our Performance Studio (P.S.) Series productions are fully staged performances directed, designed, produced, and performed by Grand Valley students.

Each year, we produce one full-length, two one-act, or multiple ten-minute plays based on student interest and experience. The 2027 productions will be announced in Fall 2026.

Each year, Theatre at Grand Valley presents a touring production designed for pre-college audiences. On alternating years we present Bard to Go as part of our Shakespeare Festival, or a Theatre for Young Audiences (TYA) production.

This year, we are delighted to bring Bard to Go: Excellent Falsehood to area high schools. For more information on bringing Bard to Go to your school, contact James Bell at [email protected]

adapted from William Shakespeare
directed by Patrick Poole

Shakespeare’s plots often feature elements of disguise, deceit, and trickery, with the characters sharing their plans with the audience while turning false faces to the others on stage. Join the actors for a wild ride to find the truth behind these layers of deception. This program features scenes from such plays as Twelfth Night, Hamlet, Henry IV, and Much Ado About Nothing.

Touring to area high schools in October and November 2026.

Free Public Performance 
October 31, 2026
2:00 PM
Louis Armstrong Theatre

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