Iconic entertainer Sammy Kershaw comes to the Michigan Theatre of Jackson for one night of traditional country music. The GRAMMY-nominated performer has earned three platinum and six gold albums, with more than 5 million records and nearly 100 million combined songs sold and streamed.

Often compared to legendary country singer George Jones, Kershaw helped shape the sound of country music in the 1990s. His hits include “She Don’t Know She’s Beautiful,” “Queen of My Doublewide Trailer,” “Cadillac Style,” “Love of My Life,” “Don’t Go Near the Water,” “Haunted Heart,” “Vidalia” and many more.

Growing up in Kaplan, Louisiana, Kershaw was influenced by Conway Twitty, Mel Street and George Jones. His debut single, “Cadillac Style,” launched a career that established him as one of the leading traditional country artists of his generation. His albums Don’t Go Near the Water and Haunted Heart were both certified as million-sellers.

TICKET PRICES

• VIP Box: $105 per seat

• PIT: $90

• Floor: $60

• Lower Balcony: $40

• Upper Balcony: $30

Advertised ticket prices include the Michigan Theatre’s ticket and venue fees.

EVENT SCHEDULE

• 7:00 PM, Doors Open

• 8:00 PM, Live Performance

See Sammy Kershaw live on Friday, October 9, 2026, at the Michigan Theatre of Jackson.

The Inclusion Event: Connecting with Comedy brings Michael Beers, Nina G, and Mean Dave to the Michigan Theatre of Jackson for two free reserved-seating comedy performances presented with disAbility Connections, Inc.

The evening includes a 6:30 PM General Audience performance and a separate 9:30 PM Mature Audiences performance. Guests can also enjoy a cash bar and snacks during the event.

Accessibility accommodations include American Sign Language interpretation, and closed captions. VIP Box seating is designated for HCA accessibility use for this event.

ADMISSION

• Free reserved seating

EVENT SCHEDULE

• General Audience Performance: Doors at 5:30 PM, show at 6:30 PM
• Mature Audiences Performance: Doors at 9:00 PM, show from 9:30 PM to 10:30 PM

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS

• Diamond: Alro Steel
• Gold: Bill & Vi Sigmund Foundation
• Silver: Dawn Foods
• Silver: JPMorgan Chase
• Bronze: Rotary Club of Jackson
• Bronze: Community 1 Cooperative
• Bronze: PC Solutions

Reserve your free seats today.

$15 Admission • October 11 • Showing at 3 PM • Doors 30 Minutes Before the Showing

Experience the double-feature premieres of ALS & You and UNamerican Justice at the Michigan Theatre of Jackson.

ALS & You is a documentary experience spotlighting ALS stories, partners, and the path to a cure.

UNamerican Justice is a two-episode presentation exploring the American dream through the eyes of those who have been targets of injustice.

Each presentation is approximately 90 minutes.

TICKET PRICES

• General Admission: $15

Advertised ticket prices include the Michigan Theatre’s ticket and venue fees. Credit card processing fees are separate.

EVENT SCHEDULE

• Sunday, October 11, 2026
• Doors open at 2:30 PM
• Double feature begins at 3:00 PM

Reserve your tickets and join us for both premieres at the Michigan Theatre of Jackson.

Join us at the Michigan Theatre of Jackson for a special Monday Night Movie screening of The Notebook, presented in partnership with JTV and the Wharton Center.

The Notebook follows Noah and Allie, a young couple who fall in love in the 1940s despite the differences between their worlds. Years later, their story is read from a notebook by an elderly man to a fellow nursing home resident.

Directed by Nick Cassavetes and based on the novel by Nicholas Sparks, the film stars Ryan Gosling, Rachel McAdams, James Garner, Gena Rowlands, James Marsden, Sam Shepard, and Joan Allen.

As part of this special partnership, every attendee will receive a raffle-style ticket. After the film, 5 winners will each receive 2 tickets to The Notebook: The Musical at the Wharton Center, plus a poster. The musical runs October 27 through November 1.

Michigan Theatre members receive a FREE medium concessions combo during the screening.

TICKET PRICES

$5 Admission at the Door

EVENT SCHEDULE

Monday, October 12, 2026

Doors: 6:30 PM

Film Begins: 7:00 PM

Join us for The Notebook on the big screen at the Michigan Theatre of Jackson, then enter for your chance to see The Notebook: The Musical at the Wharton Center.

$5 Admission • October 15 • Showing at 7 PM • Doors 30 Minutes Before the Showing

Halloween II comes to the big screen at the Michigan Theatre of Jackson on Thursday, October 15.

The terror continues as Laurie Strode is taken to the hospital following the events of Halloween, while Michael Myers continues his pursuit through the night.

Michigan Theatre members receive FREE admission for this Thursday screening.

Continue the Halloween season with Halloween (2018) on Thursday, October 22 at 7 PM.

TICKET PRICES

General Admission: $5 at the door
Michigan Theatre Members: FREE

EVENT SCHEDULE

Thursday, October 15, 2026
Doors open at 6:30 PM
Film begins at 7:00 PM

Join us at the Michigan Theatre of Jackson for Halloween II on the big screen.

UNION JAXX will be celebrating our one year anniversary on October 17. Show time is 7 pm. UNION JAXX tells the story of how The Beatles and other British bands changed the face of rock music...forever.

ACT 1: The British Invasion

ACT 2: The American Response (The Beach Boys, The Byrds, Paul Revere and the Raiders, The Monkees, etc.

Also...It's "SWEETEST DAY" so bring your sweetheart for a night of falling in love all over again with great music and memories.

TICKETS ONLY $19.

This is a general seating event. All tickets are $19 in advance and $23 at the door.

The Laugh Company brings THEATRIMPROV to the Michigan Theatre of Jackson for a fast-paced, audience-driven night of spontaneous comedy.

Inspired by Whose Line Is It Anyway?, every scene, story, and character is created on the spot using suggestions from the audience. No two performances are ever the same.

TICKET PRICES

• General Admission: $13 in advance
• General Admission at the door: $15
• VIP Box Seats: $35 per seat

This is a general admission seating event.

VIP BOX SEATS

VIP Box Seats are located on the left and right sides of the theatre. Each box contains 11 seats and offers padded high-top seating at tables, velvet theatre seats along the front rail, space for drinks and snacks, and unobstructed views.

A personal server will be available for the VIP sections.

EVENT SCHEDULE

• Friday, October 23, 2026
• Doors open: 6:45 PM
• Show begins: 7:30 PM

Join us at the Michigan Theatre of Jackson for an evening of unscripted comedy shaped by the performers and the audience.

Acoustic Open Mic returns to the big stage at the Michigan Theatre of Jackson! Bring your instrument, or use one of ours, and perform up to three songs of your choice.

Whether you want to perform or simply enjoy an afternoon of live local music, admission is free and there is no judging. Performer sign-up begins at the concession stand at 12:30 PM.

TICKET PRICES

Free Admission

EVENT SCHEDULE

Sunday, October 25, 2026
Performer Sign-Up: 12:30 PM
Open Mic Begins: 1:00 PM

Come perform on the historic Michigan Theatre stage or stop in and support local musicians!

Join us at the Michigan Theatre of Jackson for the world premiere of Lingering Twilight, presented by FireSky Studios. This special premiere event celebrates the debut of a Michigan-produced feature film on the big screen.

Lingering Twilight is a 2 hour, 29 minute film noir/crime drama. A lonely man and a mysterious woman investigate the murder of his past love, uncovering a plot that threatens American war production before the United States enters World War II.

Directed by Austin Hazeltine, the film stars Matt Kozack, Shannon Mindlin, Artun Kircali, Logan Monson, and Marleigh Arnold.

TICKET PRICES

Free Admission

Online reservation required.

EVENT SCHEDULE

Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Film Begins: 7:15 PM

Reserve your free ticket and join us for the world premiere of Lingering Twilight at the Michigan Theatre of Jackson.

Teddy Petty & The Refugees bring the music of Tom Petty to the Michigan Theatre of Jackson for a live tribute concert on Friday, November 6.

Celebrate the songs and sound associated with Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, along with music connected to Stevie Nicks, Roy Orbison, and George Harrison.

TICKET PRICES - With Ticket & Venue Fees

• VIP Box Seats: $38

• Main Floor: $28

• Lower Balcony: $21

• Upper Balcony: $15

EVENT SCHEDULE

• Doors open: 6:00 PM

• Show begins: 7:00 PM

Reserve your seats for an evening of classic rock favorites at the Michigan Theatre of Jackson.

Six albums into their lauded career, The Claudettes continue to put a fascinating spin on American roots music with their 2026 Pravda Records album GARAGE GLAMOUR. Blues and R&B are laced with punk spirit and film-noir moods to create the band's singular glitzy-yet-gritty sound. The Claudettes have earned worldwide acclaim with their recordings and concerts full of heart, musicianship and theatrical flair. Force-of-nature vocalist Rachel Williams (who dominates the stage like a glam-rock rebirth of Annie Lennox) and renowned pianist/songwriter Johnny Iguana join the mighty rhythm section of Zach Verdoorn (bass, guitar, vocals) and Liz Ele (drums). Outside The Claudettes, Iguana has toured with Junior Wells and Otis Rush, played on many Grammy-nominated albums and recorded with Buddy Guy, Derek Trucks, Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Johnny Winter and more. Johnny is also composer of the score for the Emmy-winning smash FX/Hulu series "The Bear" and has released two solo albums on iconic blues/jazz label Delmark Records.

PRESS QUOTES:

“Chicago's original recipe band…The Claudettes sonic playing field is the blues and everything after, all tastefully and artfully blended together….Perhaps the band’s greatest super power: songwriting.”—NPR Music

“A skewed cabaret band of blues, jazz and rockabilly…a sensibility that feels equal parts James Dean and David

Lynch.”—Minneapolis Star-Tribune

“Holy Mackerel…I hear so many levels of what I consider amazing creativity…I hear touches of Jerry Lee Lewis at his most manic…of cinema…of multiple genres wrapping around one another…These guys are the B-movies

of the music world—maybe not understood now, but in the future, the kings and queens of the universe!”

—Frank Gutch Jr., No Depression

The Claudettes Go Out! shows the band’s mastery of every era of American music, from the roots of the blues to today’s modern pop….the Claudettes pen standards for a new generation.—J. Poet, Rock & Roll Globe

LINKS:

LinkTree: our EPK, tour history, live footage, videos, tracks and more: https://linktr.ee/theclaudettesofficial

Tour dates, photos, videos and more on the Claudettes website: http://theclaudettes.com/

The Claudettes on Spotify:

https://open.spotify.com/artist/2wCV9oTulGa7JgMODOn34b?si=luSxhdv8TpW6l5RdtruaWQ

https://www.facebook.com/TheClaudettes/

https://twitter.com/theclaudettes

https://www.instagram.com/the_claudettes/

The Claudettes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLuKbNgXi2gR_7f3f1vTu_pW6m8dE9OE0C

Storyfest Presents: Tales on Tap is the culminating event of Jackson Storyfest 2026, bringing local musicians, poets, and storytellers to the stage at the Michigan Theatre of Jackson.
Celebrating the 39th year of Jackson Storyfest, this free event highlights local stories and local talent. Guests will receive complimentary popcorn and soda, with a cash bar available.
EVENT DETAILS
• Friday, November 13, 2026
• Doors: 6:30 PM
• Event: 7:00 PM
• Free Admission
• No Ticket or Advance Registration Required
• Complimentary Popcorn & Soda
• Cash Bar Available
Join us at the Michigan Theatre of Jackson for Storyfest Presents: Tales on Tap.

On October 22, 1976, Bob Seger released his Night Moves album. A few weeks later came its first single, and by February, Bob Seger's most important album reached #4 on Billboard's Hot 100—behind #1 Rod Stewart, #2 Andy Gibb, and #3 The Emotions. Lookin' Back, Detroit's first and Michigan's best Bob Seger tribute band, will bring that album to life—the entire album, in order—on one of Michigan's most beautiful historic stages.

Michigan Theatre of Jackson (MTJ), Allentown, Lookin' Back, and Tributesville proudly present this unique classic rock double feature. Two of Michigan's most respected tribute acts would love to share this special, legendary night with YOU in Jackson—again!

Patrons, look forward to lookin' back at Night Moves with the group's 2026 singer, Dave Fogerty, delivering the Bob Seger lyrics. Dave is backed by the full Allentown band—aka "Dave's Silver Bullet Band"—currently one of the strongest acts on the Michigan tribute scene.

The same album that delivered hits like "Night Moves," "Mainstreet," and "Rock and Roll Never Forgets" also contained GREAT forgotten songs like "Ship of Fools" and "Sunburst"—brought to life like you've never heard them. Expect all the grit, soul, and passion Bob Seger's music deserves. No impersonator. No impressionist. Simplicity.

Then Dave's Silver Bullet Band transforms itself. Mark Calcott moves his keyboard and microphone front and center to start their 4th Annual Piano Man Anniversary Concert—and MTJ's second consecutive year hosting this November tradition.

Prepare for "The Very Best of Allentown"—the band's most polished Billy Joel songs. Expect everything from "Allentown" to "Zanzibar," "The Ballad of Billy the Kid," and "Scenes from an Italian Restaurant" during the 90-minute set.

If you were at MTJ on Billy's Birthday on May 9, you know exactly what you're signing up for. THANK YOU, ESPECIALLY. If you weren't—"This Is The Time" to remember.

Seger and Joel are Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and Songwriters Hall of Fame inductees and Grammy Award winners, with combined record sales of over 300,000,000 units, nearly 50 movie soundtracks, and 50 MTV videos.

Two album anniversaries to celebrate: Night Moves and Piano Man. Thank you for attending "Night Moves in Allentown"—so Rock N' Roll Never Forgets.

The Motown Eagles, Michigan’s own Eagles tribute band, return to the Michigan Theatre of Jackson for a special celebration of the 50th anniversary of Hotel California.

Known for their precise musicianship, rich guitar work, and spot-on harmonies, the Motown Eagles bring the sound and spirit of The Eagles to life on stage. This performance will feature every song from the iconic Hotel California album, along with additional chart-topping favorites and deep cuts from across The Eagles’ catalog.

A commemorative Hotel California LP will be raffled during the evening.

Saturday, November 21, 2026
Doors: 6:30 PM
Show: 7:30 PM

Celebrate the holiday season with Marcus, Tiffany, & Friends Christmas Celebration at the Michigan Theatre of Jackson. Marcus, Tiffany, and friends will come together for an evening of Christmas music in a festive community celebration.
The evening will feature two acts, approximately 40 minutes and 50 minutes, with an intermission.
Presented with support from Curtis, Curtis & Brelinski, P.C.
TICKET PRICES
• Adults: $24
• Seniors: $18
• Kids 12 & Under: $11
• Table Seating: $35
• VIP Box Seats: SOLD OUT
Advertised ticket prices include the Michigan Theatre’s ticket and venue fees.
EVENT SCHEDULE
• Friday, December 4, 2026
• Doors open at 6:00 PM
• Performance begins at 7:00 PM
Reserve your seats today and celebrate the Christmas season at the Michigan Theatre of Jackson.