More than 30 theatre, dance and musical performances fill LCC's Dart Auditorium, Black Box Theatre and outdoor amphitheater each year. Four large-scale productions attract attendees of all ages and most earn top awards and recognition from local theatre reviews. Each summer, free performances ranging from classic to quirky take the stage at the outdoor amphitheater for "Summer Stage Under the Stars."
Locations
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Dart Auditorium
Located at 500 N. Capitol Avenue, Lansing, the 454-seat theater hosts LCC's Theatre, Dance and Music Program performances as well as other college and community events. The entrance is on the south side of the building. Parking is available in the Gannon Ramp off Grand Avenue and metered parking is available through the City of Lansing on Capitol Avenue.
Black Box Theatre
The theatre is located in the Gannon Building, room 1422 at LCC's Downtown Campus at 411 N. Grand Avenue, Lansing. It hosts several productions throughout the year. Parking is available in the Gannon Ramp off Grand Avenue and metered parking is available through the City of Lansing on Grand Avenue.
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Outdoor Amphitheater
The Outdoor Amphitheater is located in the center of LCC's Downtown Campus, directly in between Dart Auditorium and the Gannon Building. Home to LCC Performing Arts' annual Summer Stage Under the Stars festival as well as other campus-wide events, the Amphitheater features paved tiered rows as well as grassy areas for seating on the hill facing the permanent stage, with space at the bottom of the hill for wheelchair seating. At the top of the hill, the colorful “Upward Bound” sculpture rises 43 feet from the center of paved walkways, and the Shigematsu Garden is nearby. The Amphitheater is accessible from the Gannon Parking ramp as well as street parking around campus.
Admission
Doors open 45 minutes prior to each performance. The majority of shows are free throughout the year, however large-scale theatre productions have admission fees, as detailed below:
Admission Prices
$15 Adult/General Admission
$10 Seniors (65+), LCC Alumni & Staff
$5 Students (with valid college/high school ID)
Tickets can be purchased at the box office with cash or a credit card. Advance tickets can be purchased online. Checks are payable to Lansing Community College. Donations are accepted at each free performance via cash or check as well.
Dates and events are subject to change.
Call 517-483-1122 for the latest information.
GET TICKETS
Tickets are currently available for purchase online.
Tickets purchased online must be picked up 15 minutes prior to start of performance.
Tickets not picked up will be resold.
Arts Connect @ LCC
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Arts connect people to themselves, to each other and to the world. At LCC, you'll find a wealth of arts: for study, for enlightenment and inspiration, for critical thinking, communication and connection. Arts Connect @ LCC is a hub for LCC's arts events, ongoing programming, academic programs, and for activities that have an arts component. Whether you're a student, faculty/staff or a community member – whether you're interested in pursuing a career or personal enrichment courses, auditioning for a show, attending an event or exploring the artworks on campus – find your connection to the arts at Arts Connect @ LCC!
Want to take your place on stage?
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LCC offers associate degrees in theatre, general music or music industry, certificates in musicianship studies or music technology, and dance courses and internships. Courses can also be taken as electives for other degrees or transfer programs, or for personal enrichment. Call (517) 483-1546 or visit the Performing Arts webpage for more information.