Wharton Center Brings Magic, Music, & Masterpieces in October
- Encore Staff Writer
- Sep 17
- 2 min read
Four world-class productions fill the month with Broadway magic, cinematic music,
international ballet, & Ukrainian folk tradition.
WORLD BALLET COMPANY: THE GREAT GATSBY BALLET
Date/Time: Thurs, Oct 2, 2025, at 7PM
Location: Cobb Great Hall
AVATAR: THE LAST AIRBENDER IN CONCERT – THE 20TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR
Date/Time: Tues, Oct 7, 2025, at 7:30PM
Location: Cobb Great Hall
DISNEY’S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST
Date/Time: Oct 14-19, 2025
Location: Cobb Great Hall
KURBASY: SONGS OF THE UKRAINIAN FOREST
Date/Time: Thurs, Oct 23, 2025, at 7:30PM
Location: Pasant Theatre
EAST LANSING, MI — The October performances of Wharton Center’s highly anticipated 2025-2026 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.
WORLD BALLET COMPANY: THE GREAT GATSBY BALLET
Thursday, October 2nd
Immerse yourself in the jazzy world of flappers and champagne with this new and entirely
original production from World Ballet Company. Experience the glitz, glamor, and tragic
romance of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s timeless novel live on stage, featuring a multinational cast,
lustrous hand-crafted costumes, and sweeping Art Deco-inspired sets, brought to life by an all-
star creative team.
AVATAR: THE LAST AIRBENDER IN CONCERT
The 20th Anniversary Tour
Tuesday, October 7th
Celebrate 20 years of Avatar: The Last Airbender with a one-of-a-kind concert event.
Experience a live orchestra performing Jeremy Zuckerman’s iconic score, perfectly synced to
your favorite scenes on a full-size cinema screen. With new surprises and creative touches
added just for this milestone tour, this event offers a fresh take on the beloved series. A must-
see for fans and music lovers alike.
DISNEY’S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST
October 14th-19th
Be Our Guest at Disney’s BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, the breathtaking musical filled with the
romance and grandeur audiences know and love. This enchanting and timeless tale has been
brought to life like never before with spectacular new sets and dazzling costumes. The show
boasts the Oscar-winning and Tony Award® nominated score, including the classic songs “Be
Our Guest” and “Beauty and the Beast.”
KURBASY
Songs of the Ukrainian Forest
Thursday, October 23
The idea of culture as a cosmic living organism is central to Kurbasy, whose folk-based
multimedia performances vibrate in tight vocal harmonies, resonant lyrics, distinctive
instrumentation, and dreamlike visual imagery. Kurbasy’s sonic-theatrical explorations of
Ukraine’s rich trove of songs, lullabies, and legends conjure beliefs and rituals, channeling
contemporary connections to an archaic past.
