# Theatre in Traverse City | Plays, Drama & Show Tickets

- **Subtitle**: Find theatre in Traverse City — plays, drama, musicals and stage shows. Browse the latest productions by date and venue and book your tickets.
- **Category**: Theatre
- **Display Name**: Theatre events
- **Type**: category

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## About

Attending a theatre workshop could be tremendous fun and an absolute stress buster. Be it improv, musicals, open mics, screening or performing arts in Traverse City, we have got it all covered. If you wish to step into the world of theatre and want to learn acting or storytelling, you can even register for theatre workshops happening in Traverse City. Express and Impress and Collaborate with the theatre artists and hone your skills by simply attending a few theatre events every week or during weekends. Find out the best theatre events in Traverse City. You will be surprised to find yourself locked in a laughter riot with your friends.

## Theatre Events in Traverse City

- **Event Name**: OTP Presents 9 to 5 the Musical
  - **Description**: When three vastly different office workers - Violet, Judy, and Doralee - are pushed to the brink by their sexist, egotistical boss, they don’t just get mad…they get even. Through a wild mix-up of fantasy, farce, and bold determination, the trio hatches a
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  - **Date**: Fri Sep 11 2026 at 07:30 pm – Fri Sep 11 2026 at 10:30 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/traverse-city/otp-presents-9-to-5-the-musical/200030555609448
  - **Venue**: 148 E Eighth St, 49684-2524
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  - **Categories**: live-music, music, entertainment
- **Event Name**: BROADWAY IN FULL COLOR - UP NORTH PRIDE KICKOFF AT THE STATE THEATRE! SEP 17, 2026 @ 6 PM
  - **Description**: Join us for Broadway in Full Color!

An All-Ages Broadway Drag Spectacular and Up North Pride Week Kickoff!

Thursday, September 17th, 2026
5pm – Doors Open
6pm – 8pm – Showtime
Above 18 – $25
Below 18 – $10 at the door

Reserve your space now! 
https://s
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  - **Date**: Thu Sep 17 2026 at 06:00 pm (-04:00)
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  - **Venue**: 233 E Front St, Traverse City, MI, United States, Michigan 49684
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  - **Categories**: art, theatre, lgbt-pride
- **Event Name**: A Sesame Streetcar Named Desire
  - **Description**: This world premiere production is a puppet-filled mashup parody for all ages! It’s a hot summer on the not-so-well-known side of the street when Blanche moves in with her sister, Stella, and monster of a husband, Stanley. Hoping to stay immersed in her ba
  - **Date**: Fri Sep 11 2026 at 07:30 pm – Fri Sep 11 2026 at 09:30 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/traverse-city/a-sesame-streetcar-named-desire/200030642070356
  - **Venue**: 1728 S Garfield Avenue, Traverse City, MI, United States, Michigan 49686
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  - **Categories**: Kids
- **Event Name**: A Sesame Streetcar Named Desire Pay What You Can
  - **Description**: This world premiere puppet-filled production is a mashup parody of monstrous proportions! It’s a hot summer on the not-so-well-known side of the street when Blanche moves in with her sister, Stella, and monster of a husband, Stanley. Hoping to stay immers
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  - **Date**: Sun Sep 13 2026 at 03:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/traverse-city/a-sesame-streetcar-named-desire-pay-what-you-can/200030642069642
  - **Venue**: 1728 S Garfield Avenue, Traverse City, MI, United States, Michigan 49686
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- **Event Name**: OTP Presents Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors
  - **Description**: When her sister Mina falls ill with a mysterious disease of the blood, Lucy Westfeldt and her fiancé, Jonathan Harker, enlist the help of famed female vampire hunter Doctor Jean Van Helsing. Their hunt for the dangerous and sexy Count Dracula abounds with
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  - **Date**: Fri Oct 23 2026 at 07:30 pm – Fri Oct 23 2026 at 10:30 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/traverse-city/otp-presents-dracula-a-comedy-of-terrors/200030572791656
  - **Venue**: 148 E Eighth St, 49684-2524
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  - **Categories**: comedy
- **Event Name**: Aged to Perfection - Senior Readers' Theatre
  - **Description**: Who are we?
An active, social group of individuals who are 55+ and have a passion for the theater. We are proud to have members who have been with the group for over 10 years as well as those new to the Traverse City community. We like the mix of old and
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  - **Date**: Sat Sep 12 2026 (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/traverse-city/aged-to-perfection-senior-readers-theatre/200030083188046
  - **Venue**: 148 E Eighth St, 49684-2524
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  - **Categories**: art, theatre
- **Event Name**: Interlochen Arts Academy - Interlochen in Town: Musical Theater at City Opera House
  - **Date**: Wed Feb 24 2027 at 07:00 pm – Wed Feb 24 2027 at 09:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/traverse-city/interlochen-arts-academy-interlochen-in-town-musical-theater-at-city-opera-house/2400030536058622
  - **Venue**: City Opera House
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  - **Categories**: live-music
- **Event Name**: Peter Pan at City Opera House
  - **Date**: Sat Mar 06 2027 at 01:00 pm – Sat Mar 06 2027 at 03:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/traverse-city/peter-pan-at-city-opera-house/2400030538614857
  - **Venue**: City Opera House
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- **Event Name**: The Olllam
  - **Date**: Mon Nov 16 2026 at 05:00 pm – Mon Nov 16 2026 at 10:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/traverse-city/the-olllam/2300030571751551
  - **Venue**: The Alluvion
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## Trending Events in Traverse City

- **Event Name**: Blues Traveler  Gin Blossoms & Spin Doctors
  - **Venue**: Turtle Creek Stadium
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- **Event Name**: Blues Traveler with Gin Blossoms at Turtle Creek Stadium
  - **Venue**: Turtle Creek Stadium
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- **Event Name**: PorchFest - Traverse City
  - **Description**: Mark your calendar and join for the 8th Annual PorchFest!!!

Since 2019, the Central Neighborhood Association has hosted a free afternoon event showcasing local musicians and talent performances played on front porches throughout the Central Neighborhood
  - **Venue**: Central Neighborhood Historic District
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  - **Venue**: Traverse City State Hospital
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  - **Venue**: Traverse City Blue Angels
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- **Event Name**: The Alluvion Jazz Series Presents: Nate Smith (7PM SHOW)
  - **Description**: Nate Smith, one of the “most engaging and creative drummers in the world of jazz and its adjacent sounds,” and 2x GRAMMY winner returns to The Alluvion Jazz Series after his unbelievable debut performance with his trio on our stage last winter. This time
  - **Venue**: 414 E Eighth Street, Traverse City, MI
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- **Event Name**: Traverse City, MI An Evening With David Sedaris
  - **Description**: Tuesday, October 13, 2026 Traverse City, MI – City Opera House with The National Writers Series. 6:00 PM.
  - **Venue**: City Opera House
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- **Event Name**: Jersey Nights - Traverse City, MI
  - **Description**: Join us for a night celebrating Frankie Valli & the Four Seasons!

As one of the country’s most accomplished shows, Jersey Nights is the essence of showmanship! Featuring dynamic choreography, vocal harmonies & exceptional musicianship, it is simp
  - **Venue**: City Opera House
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  - **Description**: This October, find elegant, bold, and high-quality red wine in a picturesque setting on the Leelanau Peninsula Wine Trail.About this EventIn your hunt for the reds this October, find elegant, bold, and high-quality red wi
  - **Venue**: Leelanau Peninsula Wine Trail
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Theatre events in Traverse City?
  - **A:** OTP Presents 9 to 5 the Musical (Fri Sep 11 2026 at 07:30 pm at 148 E Eighth St, 49684-2524), BROADWAY IN FULL COLOR - UP NORTH PRIDE KICKOFF AT THE STATE THEATRE! SEP 17, 2026 @ 6 PM (Thu Sep 17 2026 at 06:00 pm at 233 E Front St, Traverse City, MI, United States, Michigan 49684), A Sesame Streetcar Named Desire (Fri Sep 11 2026 at 07:30 pm at 1728 S Garfield Avenue, Traverse City, MI, United States, Michigan 49686), A Sesame Streetcar Named Desire Pay What You Can (Sun Sep 13 2026 at 03:00 pm at 1728 S Garfield Avenue, Traverse City, MI, United States, Michigan 49686), OTP Presents Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors (Fri Oct 23 2026 at 07:30 pm at 148 E Eighth St, 49684-2524).
- **Q**: What Theatre events are happening in Traverse City this weekend September 11–13, 2026?
  - **A:** OTP Presents 9 to 5 the Musical (Fri Sep 11 2026 at 07:30 pm at 148 E Eighth St, 49684-2524), A Sesame Streetcar Named Desire (Fri Sep 11 2026 at 07:30 pm at 1728 S Garfield Avenue, Traverse City, MI, United States, Michigan 49686), A Sesame Streetcar Named Desire Pay What You Can (Sun Sep 13 2026 at 03:00 pm at 1728 S Garfield Avenue, Traverse City, MI, United States, Michigan 49686), Aged to Perfection - Senior Readers' Theatre (Sat Sep 12 2026 at 148 E Eighth St, 49684-2524).
- **Q**: What Theatre events are happening in Traverse City in September 2026?
  - **A:** OTP Presents 9 to 5 the Musical (Fri Sep 11 2026 at 07:30 pm at 148 E Eighth St, 49684-2524), BROADWAY IN FULL COLOR - UP NORTH PRIDE KICKOFF AT THE STATE THEATRE! SEP 17, 2026 @ 6 PM (Thu Sep 17 2026 at 06:00 pm at 233 E Front St, Traverse City, MI, United States, Michigan 49684), A Sesame Streetcar Named Desire (Fri Sep 11 2026 at 07:30 pm at 1728 S Garfield Avenue, Traverse City, MI, United States, Michigan 49686), A Sesame Streetcar Named Desire Pay What You Can (Sun Sep 13 2026 at 03:00 pm at 1728 S Garfield Avenue, Traverse City, MI, United States, Michigan 49686), Aged to Perfection - Senior Readers' Theatre (Sat Sep 12 2026 at 148 E Eighth St, 49684-2524).
- **Q**: How can I find Theatre events in Traverse City?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Theatre events in Traverse City on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Theatre events in Traverse City?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for Theatre events in Traverse City?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Theatre events in Traverse City include 148 E Eighth St, 49684-2524, 233 E Front St, Traverse City, MI, United States, Michigan 49684, 1728 S Garfield Avenue, Traverse City, MI, United States, Michigan 49686.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Theatre events in Traverse City?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Theatre events in Traverse City include Old Town Playhouse, State Theatre and Bijou by the Bay, Mash-up Rock & Roll Musical.
- **Q**: Are there any online Theatre events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Theatre events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new Theatre events in Traverse City?
  - **A:** Follow the Theatre category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Theatre events are listed in Traverse City.

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