About Broadway Grand Rapids

Broadway Grand Rapids was established in September of 1988 and opened the first season with South Pacific, starring Robert Goulet. Our mission is to bring the very best of national touring Broadway productions to Grand Rapids. The Broadway series, sponsored since 2010 by Fifth Third Bank, has included nearly every major title to hit the stage from Les Misérables and Phantom of the Opera to Wicked and Hamilton. The audiences attracted by this top-notch programming become an economic catalyst for the community not just at the theater but at area restaurants, hotels, and other cultural venues. BGR leverages access to performances and performers in order to create educational opportunities for students at schools and colleges and to create unique back-stage opportunities for service clubs and other area organizations. All Broadway Grand Rapids presentations take place in DeVos Performance Hall located conveniently in the heart of downtown Grand Rapids. In 2019, Broadway Grand Rapids entered into a partnership agreement with Broadway Across America, a relationship that enhances the opportunity to present the most current shows from New York to Grand Rapids. We appreciate your investment in continuing the vibrancy, the optimism and the excitement of Broadway theater and helping to make Grand Rapids a destination city full of cultural opportunities. The entire staff at Broadway Grand Rapids shares the same commitment to bring you world-renowned theater entertainment AND first-class service. We would not be able to fulfill that promise without your support.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging:

At Broadway Grand Rapids, we believe in the transformative power of the arts to inspire, connect, and uplift individuals and communities. We value diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging as core principles guiding our organization, both as an employer and as a host to performers, artists, stage crews, and audiences. Broadway Grand Rapids is committed to cultivating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment, embracing individuals of all genders, races, ethnicities, ages, abilities, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, and beliefs. Through our programming, hiring practices, board recruitment, volunteer opportunities, and community engagement efforts, we aspire to foster a dynamic and welcoming cultural space where all feel embraced and valued.

We recognize that our work is ongoing, and we are committed to listening, learning, and evolving as we provide our community with the opportunity to experience touring Broadway productions.

Broadway Across America

Broadway Across America (BAA) is part of the John Gore Organization family of companies, which includes Broadway.com, The Broadway Channel, BroadwayBox.com and Group Sales Box Office. Led by 18-time Tony-winning theater producer John Gore (Owner & CEO), BAA is the foremost presenter of first-class touring productions in North America, operating in 48 markets with over 450,000 subscribers. Presentations include Disney’s The Lion King, Wicked, The Book of Mormon, The Phantom of the Opera and Hamilton. Current and past productions include Ain’t Too Proud, Beautiful, Cats, Chicago, Dear Evan Hansen, Mean Girls, Moulin Rouge! and To Kill A Mockingbird.

DeVos Performance Hall

Located inside Grand Rapids' convention center, DeVos Place, DeVos Performance Hall is a 2,543-seat performing arts theater featuring performances by all four Grand Rapids arts groups including Broadway Grand Rapids, The Grand Rapids Symphony, The Grand Rapids Ballet, and Opera Grand Rapids. DeVos Performance Hall provides an intimate setting for these Grand Rapids arts groups as well as other touring concerts and family shows.

The lobby of DeVos Performance Hall includes a beautiful terrazzo floor, newly renovated restrooms and enhanced colored accent lighting. DeVos Performance Hall is located at 303 Monroe Ave. NW in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Click here for box office hours.

BGR Backstage Buzz

Sometimes the things that happen behind the curtain for a Broadway production is just as fascinating as what you see on stage. Broadway Grand Rapids presents buzzworthy conversations with cast + crew from the best of touring Broadway, community arts advocates and community partners. If you are intrigued by all things Broadway and want to learn who else in West Michigan enjoys the performing arts, this podcast is for you!