EAST LANSING, MI–The October performances of Wharton Center’s highly-anticipated 2026-2027 season are all on sale now at Wharton Center’s Ticket Office, online at whartoncenter.com, or by calling 517.432.2000 or 1.800.WHARTON. SeatGeek is the only official partner of the Wharton Center Ticket Office.

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PAULA POUNDSTONE
Oct 2
Pasant Theatre
Limited Tickets Available. Iconic comedian Paula Poundstone is known for her smart, observational humor and a spontaneous wit that has become the stuff of legend. She regularly plays theaters across the country, hosts a weekly comedy podcast, Nobody Listens to Paula Poundstone, and is a regular panelist on NPR’s Wait, Wait… Don’t Tell Me. Don’t miss her one-night-only return to Wharton Center for an evening of laughter!

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AN EVENING WITH SUTTON FOSTER
Oct 3
Cobb Great Hall
Broadway megastar Sutton Foster is a Tony Award^® winning actress, singer, and dancer whose Broadway credits include starring roles in Once Upon a Mattress, Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, The Music Man, Thoroughly Modern Millie, Anything Goes, Shrek, Young Frankenstein, Little Women, and Les Misérables, among many other theatrical roles. A Michigan native, don’t miss the chance to see Sutton Foster when she returns to her home state, joined for a few numbers by 40+ talented local high school and collegiate students, hand-selected from a pool of past Sutton Foster Award nominees, showcasing the next generation of talent.

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ENDEA OWENS & THE COOKOUT
Oct 9
Pasant Theatre
Grammy and Emmy-winning star bassist, Detroit native and MSU Jazz Studies alum Endea Owens leads her band, The Cookout, in a vibrant celebration of jazz. Their performances are a joyful fusion of jazz, soul, and global influences, creating a feel-good atmosphere that captivates audiences. The Cookout’s performances are more than just a concert; they are an experience that leaves audiences feeling inspired and connected.

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THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW SPOOKTACULAR TOUR
     WITH THE ORIGINAL ‘BRAD MAJORS’, BARRY BOSTWICK
Oct 25
Cobb Great Hall
Join the original Brad Majors, Barry Bostwick, for a screening of the movie in a new 4k restoration with a live shadow cast and audience participation! Plus, the event includes a memorabilia display with artifacts and an actual costume from the movie, a costume contest, a provided prop bag, a tribute to the one and only Tim Curry, and more!

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THE NOTEBOOK
Oct 27 – Nov 1, 2026
Cobb Great Hall
Based on the best-selling novel that inspired the iconic film, The Notebook tells the story of Allie and Noah, both from different worlds, who share a lifetime of love despite the forces that threaten to pull them apart. “Full of butterfly-inducing highs and beautiful songs” (Entertainment Weekly), The Notebook is a deeply moving portrait of the enduring power of love.