Wharton Center

Wharton Center for Performing Arts

www.whartoncenter.com
4.5/5
(87) · Performing arts in East Lansing, United States
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Michigan's largest performing arts venue // Bringing you the best of Broadway and performing arts

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4.5/5 · 87 reviews
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Jan 24, 2025
Audio was TERRIBLE!!! It was a musical that told a story. The music was so loud that you could not hear the words that were being sung making it a bit hard to follow. On top of that the teleprompt…Full review by Debbie B
Oct 7, 2023
Sound system and audio very poor for the play. All people in our group had trouble understanding the actors in the drama To Kill a Mocking Bird. People we met at intermission said sameFull review by Maureen H
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Articles

The Wharton Center for Performing Arts is a well known and important venue in East Lansing, Michigan. It was born when the nee…
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Michigan State University is a public land-grant research university in East Lansing, Michigan. MSU was founded in 1855 and served as a m…
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Questions & answers

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I just looked at the seating chart. It has Tier with seats to choose. Then it says Grand Tier hangs over row R of …
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I just looked at the seating chart. It has Tier with seats to choose. Then it says Grand Tier hangs over row R of orchestra. I want the balcony and need to know what it is called. Thanks!
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Grand tier should be balcony, broken up into different zones. To be absolutely sure you are getting what you want for the performance you plan on seeing, I recommend calling 1 …
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Grand tier should be balcony, broken up into different zones. To be absolutely sure you are getting what you want for the performance you plan on seeing, I recommend calling 1-800-WHARTON or emailing [email protected]. Hope that helps!
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Answer by Kristy H · Mar 22, 2019
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I am going to try to buy Hamilton tix. I have never been there. Is there both Tier and Grand Tier? I want the balcony but …
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I am going to try to buy Hamilton tix. I have never been there. Is there both Tier and Grand Tier? I want the balcony but don't know what it is called.
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It’s the balcony. Call Wharton Center’s ticket office. They are nice, knowledgeable, and patient.
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Answer by jmvk38 · Aug 17, 2019
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I will be going to the Wharton Center for the first time this weekend to see Lion King. Will I have a hard time seeing …
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I will be going to the Wharton Center for the first time this weekend to see Lion King. Will I have a hard time seeing from Row T? Thank you!
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No, all have good views. The costumes were amazing (giraffes) the rest was just ok for me, glad I went but won't pay to see that one again. But others who I didn't think would like it, did, …
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No, all have good views. The costumes were amazing (giraffes) the rest was just ok for me, glad I went but won't pay to see that one again. But others who I didn't think would like it, did, so hard to tell. Have fun !
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Answer by Trish S · Jul 20, 2018
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I would like info on the Wharton Center's parking ramp
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There is a parking ramp that has direct access to the Warton Center.
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Tips

Assisted Listening Devices will be available; however, patrons are encouraged to bring their own headsets.
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Food and beverages will not be allowed inside the theatres, and concession stands are currently closed. Water fountains with disposable cups will be available.
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If a ticket holder becomes ill, they may contact the Ticket Office for a refund up to three days prior to the scheduled event.
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Restrooms have been updated with touchless toilets and sinks, and hand sanitizing dispensers are available throughout the theatre lobbies.
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Wharton Center is currently selling tickets at full capacity and will not have physically distanced seating in our theatres.
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Purchased tickets at the ticket office/by phone but never online. Active your online account. Locate your account number and PIN. If you don’t have these, please contact us at [email protected] or call …
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Parking fees for the ramp next to Wharton Center are payable by cash or now credit card.
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Binocular rentals and booster seats are currently unavailable.
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Patrons who do not comply with COVID-19 policies will not be permitted entry into the facility.
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When exiting the theatre, we ask for your patience and to exit in an orderly manner. Please refrain from gathering in groups outside the theatre and move promptly to exit doors.
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Wharton Center staff and volunteers will wear face masks and are required to be vaccinated or have received an exemption.
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Purchased tickets online. Login with your email and password.
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A link to each performance’s digital program book will be included in the Helpful Tips email sent two days before your event.
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