Since its opening in 2011, The Berman Center for the Performing Arts has been a staple entertainment destination in the metropolitan area, presenting live performances, films, master classes, lectures, festivals and family shows. The venue features an exceptional atmosphere, provides community access to state-of-the-art facilities for local arts companies, and programming that is thoughtfully designed to promote arts education and appreciation, entertainment, and community engagement. The Berman delivers the best in cultural arts programming to Southeast Michigan uniting audiences through shared experiences that engage, entertain and inform.
The result of an extraordinary founding gift from Mandell and Madeleine Berman (z”l), The Berman opened its doors on March 23, 2011 and in its first years presented many internationally known artists including Marvin Hamlisch, Mandy Patinkin, Arlo Guthrie and Patti LuPone. Since then, The Berman has continued to embody the spirit of Mandell and Madeleine Berman, a couple who believed in giving back to their community, and in the power of the arts to teach and inspire.
ABOUT MADELEINE and MANDELL (z”l) BERMAN
2017: Heroes Gala Tribute
2016 Jewish News: Videos of Bill Berman
October 18, 2026 | Both breathtaking and hilariously relatable; we are all at times a little homesick. Through a spectacular fusion of movement, illusion, and dynamic physicality, HOME[sic] unpacks the fragile, shifting nature of home. As the architecture around us collapses, and reassembles, we struggle to hold onto a place that won’t stay still.
November 1, 2026 | Join us as we dive int o the stories of Jewish collaboration and contribution to Bob Dylan. Features a live band and guest storyteller, Eve Barlow.
February 28, 2027 | This family-friendly spectacular featuring the world’s best illusions, award-winning sleight of hand, and hilarious comedy. This show is an immersive experience that brings joy, laughter, and wonder when the world needs it most!
March 18, 2027 | an award-winning play telling the true, forgotten story of Nannerl Mozart, the sister of Amadeus – a prodigy, keyboard virtuoso and composer, who performed throughout Europe with her brother to equal acclaim, but her work and her story faded away, lost to history.
May 6, 2027 | Original stars of RENT, in a brand new duo show celebrating 30 years of friendship, Adam and Anthony bring their friendship and history together for an unforgettable and celebratory night of music, stories and fun.
Spring of 2026 | This concert kicks off summer every year with a celebration of music from Jewish, Broadway and popular influences curated by our very own Cantorial community.
Support on of our kids and family presentations this season. Our shows provide an opportunity for local youth and families to experience theatre and learn through art. These culturally significant productions include themes of identity and inclusion.
Help support the NEW cinema series by supporting rights costs and discounted tickets.
We would be happy to apply your sponsorship to a future show. We add performances and concerts to our schedule on a regular basis and we would be happy to reach out and provide you the opportunity to apply your name to a future performance.
Support keeping The Berman looking and sounding state of the art with a donation toward our continuing upgrades to our equipment and technology.
Give the gift that will last. Donate $5000 for a gold plaque or $2500 for a silver plaque permanently affixed to the arm of a chair in the theater. A matching plaque will be added to our donor wall in the lobby commemorating your gift.
Help support lower ticket costs. Every dollar raised improves audience experience by helping to keep ticket costs down below the market average and providing affordable access to everyone in our community.
Make an impact. Recurring donations are a way to help drive a lasting impact for the arts. A meaningful donation on a regular basis goes a long way to support everyday efforts to bring the arts to our community.
Thank you for taking time to fuel more smiles!
Your donation provides so much value to our ongoing efforts in providing world class programming and a venue for everyone to enjoy.
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