• Music of Billy Joel and Elton John Starring Michael Cavanaugh

    The Berman Center For The Performing Arts 6600 W Maple Rd, West Bloomfield

    The Music of Billy Joel and Elton John features the greatest hits of these two great rock piano legends. Songs include: "Piano Man", "Rocket Man", "Bennie and the Jets", "Movin’ Out", "I’m Still Standing", "My Life", and many more. PollStar ranked this show in the Top 50 touring Acts/Shows the last two years. ...

  • Storied. The HERstory Session

    The Berman Center For The Performing Arts 6600 W Maple Rd, West Bloomfield

    STORIED , the acclaimed storytelling and live music series exploring Jewish collaboration and contribution to modern music, announces its newest production: The HERstory Session: Jewish Women’s Contribution to Music , premiering Sunday, March 29 at 7:00 PM at The Berman Center for the Performing Arts. Spanning decades of music and multiple genres, The HERstory Session ...

  • Buckets N Boards

    The Berman Center For The Performing Arts 6600 W Maple Rd, West Bloomfield

    Buckets N Boards is a hilarious and high-energy show chock-full of amazing percussion, ridiculous songs, spectacular tap dancing, inventive instrumentation and an incredible variety of musical talents! Matthew Levingston and Gareth Sever have hand crafted a fresh and unique clean comedy experience for the entire family to enjoy! The show was born from their shared ...

  • “Naomi’s Questions” Opening the Doors Jewish Disability Awareness, Acceptance & Inclusion Month

    The Berman Center For The Performing Arts 6600 W Maple Rd, West Bloomfield

    Opening the Doors celebrates Jewish Disability Awareness, Acceptance and Inclusion Month Join us for an unforgettable screening that celebrates humanity in all its brilliant forms. A touching documentary that follows Naomi, a radiant 34‑year‑old woman with Williams syndrome and her journey through love, courage, and inclusivity. This film is a heartfelt cinematic letter—a tender conversation ...

  • Ada Twist, Scientist & Friends

    The Berman Center For The Performing Arts 6600 W Maple Rd, West Bloomfield

    Ada Twist, Scientist & Friends, A THEATERWORKSUSA Production, is a fun musical based on the books Rosie Revere, Engineer; Iggy Peck, Architect; and Ada Twist Scientist by Andrea Beaty, which spotlights the STEM curriculum (focusing on science, technology, engineering and math). Ms. Greer's classroom includes three inquisitive out-of-the-box thinkers. Rosie Revere has big dreams, Iggy ...

  • School Break – Movie + Play at The J: Featuring Sing!

    The Berman Center For The Performing Arts 6600 W Maple Rd, West Bloomfield

    Looking for something fun to do with the kids while school is out? Spend the morning at The J with a special family event featuring Sing! Doors open at 9:15 AM. From 9:15–10:15 AM , kids can dive into a huge play space filled with bounce houses, games, hands-on crafts, and a cozy reading area. ...

  • Lea Kalisch in SHTETL CABARET

    The Berman Center For The Performing Arts 6600 W Maple Rd, West Bloomfield

    SHTETL CABARET, a night of Jewish entertainment and Yiddishkayt, delivered with young, zestful, sexy energy. Lea gives tradition a face lift. Yiddish Theater, forgotten melodies, original songs and mashups - From Rap to Rumba, Folk to Feminism, Lea blends styles and languages like a smoothie. She slips into different characters to make you laugh with ...

  • The Time of Your Life: Totally 80s! Author Talk with Gary Graff and Live Performance of 80s Classics

    The Berman Center For The Performing Arts 6600 W Maple Rd, West Bloomfield

    Take a musical trip back to the 80s (and 90s!) with performances and conversation. Local author Gary Graff , editor of 501 Essential Albums of the 80s and 501 Essential Albums of the 90s , will be joined by his contributors for an interactive talk about the music of both decades, while the Steve Taylor ...

  • Heart of a Stranger with Rabbi Angela Buchdahl and Hazzan Daniel Gross including musical selections

    The Berman Center For The Performing Arts 6600 W Maple Rd, West Bloomfield

    Rabbi Angela Buchdahl has written both memoir and spiritual guide for everyday living, inspiring Jews and non-Jews alike with her invigorating, joyful approach to worship and her belief in the power of faith, gratitude, and responsibility for one another, regardless of religion. From the first Asian American to be ordained as a rabbi, a stirring ...

  • Geraldine Brooks @ The J – The Art of the Historical Novel: Making Fiction from Fact

    The Berman Center For The Performing Arts 6600 W Maple Rd, West Bloomfield

    Winner of the 2025 Library of Congress Prize for American Fiction, New York Times bestselling and Pulitzer Prize-winning author Geraldine Brooks masterfully blends historical research with compelling storytelling in her acclaimed novels including March , People of the Book , and Horse. In this engaging talk drawing from her work, she explores the delicate balance ...

  • Storied. The Reggae Session with special guest Matisyahu

    The Berman Center For The Performing Arts 6600 W Maple Rd, West Bloomfield

    STORIED is back at The Berman with The Reggae Session. Join us for an extraordinary concert experience that delves into the rich tapestry of Jewish culture and its connections to reggae. This unique event promises to weave together music, storytelling, and community, celebrating the profound influence and contributions of Jewish artists and fans to this ...

  • NEXTGen Detroit & JKids and Family Present: A Character Brunch & Paramount’s PAW Patrol: The Movie!

    The Berman Center For The Performing Arts 6600 W Maple Rd, West Bloomfield

    Join the Paw Patrol crew for breakfast, barks and big screen fun. Two of our Paw Patrol favorites, Chase and Skye, can't wait to meet you and your little ones at the J. (in Handelman Hall) Take photos and enjoy a short performance from our four-legged celebrity guests from 9:45 to 10:30AM. We'll be serving ...