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River Raisin Centre for the Arts
Your Centre for the Arts
River Raisin Centre for the Arts
114 S. Monroe St.
Monroe MI 48161
Monroe County's only full-service performing arts centre.
River Raisin Dance Academy
Monroe Youth Orchestra
River Raisin Ballet Company
River Raisin Treble Youth Choir
River Raisin MusicTheatre Company
Hours: 9-4:30 M-F and 1 hour before shows
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The Nutcracker Ballet
Continue the holiday tradition and share the magic of the Nutcracker Ballet! Hailed in its 2004 debut as Monroe's most lavish Nutcracker, this classic holiday ballet returns to the stage as a truly spectacular collaboration with lavish sets, scenery, and costumes. With music composed by Peter Tchaikovsky and choreographed by Gail Choate-Pettit, The Nutcracker is a spectacle that both children and adults of all ages will cherish forever. Produced by the River Raisin Ballet Company
Sat December 6th, 2008
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The Nutcracker Ballet
Continue the holiday tradition and share the magic of the Nutcracker Ballet! Hailed in its 2004 debut as Monroe's most lavish Nutcracker, this classic holiday ballet returns to the stage as a truly spectacular collaboration with lavish sets, scenery, and costumes. With music composed by Peter Tchaikovsky and choreographed by Gail Choate-Pettit, The Nutcracker is a spectacle that both children and adults of all ages will cherish forever. Produced by the River Raisin Ballet Company
Sat December 6th, 2008
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The Nutcracker Ballet
Continue the holiday tradition and share the magic of the Nutcracker Ballet! Hailed in its 2004 debut as Monroe's most lavish Nutcracker, this classic holiday ballet returns to the stage as a truly spectacular collaboration with lavish sets, scenery, and costumes. With music composed by Peter Tchaikovsky and choreographed by Gail Choate-Pettit, The Nutcracker is a spectacle that both children and adults of all ages will cherish forever. Produced by the River Raisin Ballet Company
Sun December 7th, 2008
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Peace and Joy: A Christmas Celebration
A show that calls out to families everywhere! Acclaimed tenor Ciaran Sheehan and Soprano Gay Willis perform timeless classics from the Emerald Isle, show stoppers from the Broadway Stage, and enchanting Christmas music. Joined by Dublin-born concert pianist and Irish harpist Eily O’Grady Patterson, they bring a special romance to the season and the world’s most beloved music. “Sheehan has the kind of soaring stage voice from which indelible Broadway moments are made." - J. Gerard, Hollywood Variety
Sat December 13th, 2008
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| JIMMY DORSEY ORCHESTRA
Director Bill Tole and featured vocalist Nancy Knorr.
Green Eyes, Amapola, Tangerine, I Understand, I'm Glad There Is You, Maria Elena, and So Rare- all great songs-and all hits of the fabulous Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra. The combined energy of the band with director Bill Tole’s sweet, smooth, sentimental style and the elegance of vocalist Nancy Knorr will transport you from the 1940's right through the decades. Enjoy the sounds of American music-our history.
Tickets are $35, $32 for Seniors, $18 for students |
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| THE ADVENTURES OF LITTLE BROWN BEAR
Produced by River Raisin Youth Theatre, based on the stories told by Elizabeth Upham McWebb and adapted for the stage by Vicki Maxwell, this heartwarming show chronicles the curious bear that appears in seven books written by Monroe’s beloved Aunt Bett. A children's theatre for the child in all of us! All tickets $8 |
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| BRANSON ON THE ROAD
In the same tradition as the traveling road shows during the glory days of the Grand Ole Opry, Branson On The Road® keeps you tapping, laughing and smiling. Classic country, hilarious comedy, bluegrass, rockabilly, hand-clappin' gospel, and great songs you know and love. Co-host Debbie Horton holds the distinction of being the only woman to have ever played lead guitar for Johnny Cash . A taste of Branson in Monroe!
Tickets are $25, $22 for Seniors, $15 for students |
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| SWEET CHARITY
Dance on over to SWEET CHARITY, the Broadway musical that offers fun, laughs, and good times. The title character- Charity Hope Valentine- is one of musical comedy's most endearing heroines: a true original, eternal optimist...and the unluckiest romantic in New York City. The tuneful score features such hits as Hey, Big Spender, There's Gotta Be Something Better Than This and If My Friends Could See Me Now.
*Produced by the River Raisin Centre MusicTheatre Company
Tickets are $25, $22 for Seniors, $15 for students |
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| THE NUTCRACKER BALLET
Continue the holiday tradition and share the magic of the Nutcracker Ballet! Hailed in its 2004 debut as Monroe's most lavish Nutcracker, this classic holiday ballet returns to the stage as a truly spectacular collaboration with lavish sets, scenery, and costumes. With music composed by Peter Tchaikovsky and choreographed by Gail Choate-Pettit, The Nutcracker is a spectacle that both children and adults of all ages will cherish forever. Produced by the River Raisin Ballet Company
Tickets are $16, $14 for Seniors, $10 for students |
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| PEACE AND JOY: A CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION
Starring Irish Tenor Ciaran Sheehan
A show that calls out to families everywhere! Acclaimed tenor Ciaran Sheehan and Soprano Gay Willis perform timeless classics from the Emerald Isle, show stoppers from the Broadway Stage, and enchanting Christmas music. Joined by Dublin-born concert pianist and Irish harpist Eily O’Grady Patterson, they bring a special romance to the season and the world’s most beloved music. “Sheehan has the kind of soaring stage voice from which indelible Broadway moments are made." Tickets are $35 , $32 for Seniors, $18 for students |
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| TEAM FIDDLE
Baseball, hotdogs, apple pie…and extraordinary fiddle music. Enjoy a dinner buffet and a concert with our own Team Fiddle-a group of nearly two dozen award-winning musicians-as they play traditional fiddle and folk music. Team Fiddle has dazzled audiences throughout Michigan and Ohio with their sweet sound, and amazing energy. Celebrate their homecoming to the River Raisin Stage where they will dazzle you too!
Tickets are $20 and include a dinner buffet |
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| HAL KETCHUM
Hal Ketchum has become one of country music’s greatest singing-songwriting talents with hits like Hearts Are Going to Roll and song Small Town Saturday. With more than four million albums sold, fifteen Top 10 singles, and five Top 5 singles, his heart-felt lyrics, distinctive tenor voice and dynamic live performances have endeared him to fans and critics of rock, folk and country alike. Tickets are $25, $22 for Seniors, $15 for students |
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| PUTTIN ON THE HITZ: THE GREAT AMERICAN SONGBOOK
From the timeless tunes of Tin Pan Alley to the bright lights of Broadway, THE GREAT AMERICAN SONGBOOK is a dazzling parade of American popular music from the pens of Gershwin, Porter, Arlen, and many more. The dynamic cast of eight singer/dancers plus a quartet of the finest jazz musicians tell the story of the first 30 years of America’s “classic” music. With scintillating choreography, spectacular scenery and sophisticated costumes, you’ll find there’s no business like show business! Tickets are $35, $32 for Seniors, $18 for students. SPONSORED BY FLORAL CITY BEVERAGE |
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| THE PIANO MEN
A musical journey through the 70’s, featuring the songs of Billy Joel & Elton John.
Tour an entire decade that begins with Your Song and winds along on a musical time machine, saluting two of the century’s most popular contemporary songwriters. With Dove Award nominee recording artist Jim Witter at the grand piano and his sizzling musicians on keyboards, guitar, bass, flute, sax and drums, you will enjoy an emotional return visit to specific landmarks in a pop culture timeline. Come Just the Way You Are! Tickets are $25, $22 for Seniors, $15 for students SPONSORED BY THE MONROE PUBLISHING COMPANY |
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| FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM
With its unforgettable zany characters, a hysterical, perfectly constructed book and witty songs such as Comedy Tonight and Bring Me My Bride, Forum has long been recognized as one of Broadway’s funniest musical comedies. Outrageous and bawdy humor infuses this carefree story, while the Stephen Sondheim songs complement and carry this tale of misadventure and happy endings. Join us for a rambunctious romp through Ancient Rome! *Produced by the River Raisin Centre MusicTheatre Company
Tickets are $25, $22 for Seniors, $15 for students |
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| CINDERELLA
A Prince Charming and a pumpkin carriage are not just for little girls and dance aficionados! Performed by the River Raisin Ballet Company, experience this timeless fairy tale through the beautiful interpretation and language of dance. Like The Wizard of Oz and the Nutcracker Ballet, Cinderella will exceed your expectations of brilliant costumes and choreography. Tickets are $15, $12 for Seniors, $8 for students |
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| COLORADO CHILDREN’S CHOIR
They have performed for kings and presidents, Popes and movie stars, and everyone at the Great Wall of China. Now these internationally acclaimed performers with a diverse repertoire and performance skills that rival stars three times their age, sing and dance their way to Monroe. Audiences of all ages will be on their feet, with standing ovations loud and long. Tickets are $25, $22 for Seniors, $15 for students |
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| BARRAGE
Riverdance and Stomp all wrapped into one! Six violinists/vocalists, a drummer, a bass player, and guitarist- combine pulsating rhythms and amazing energy that will take your breath away. Witness this high-octane fiddle-fest that features an eclectic mix of music, song and dance. Tickets are $25, $22 for Seniors, $15 for students |
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| RICKY NELSON REMEMBERED
Starring Gunnar and Matthew Nelson
Performing their father’s hits including Travelin' Man, Hello Mary Lou, Poor Little Fool, I'm Walking and Garden Party with respect and enthusiasm, the Nelson brothers amaze audiences of all ages. They carry on the family tradition of their grandparents, Ozzie & Harriet, and father, Ricky while carving out their own musical identities with their chart topping songs: Love and Affection, After the Rain, and More Than Ever.
Tickets are $35, $32 for Seniors, $18 for students |
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