A. Paul and Carol C. Schaap Center for the Performing Arts and the Richard and Jane Manoogian Art Gallery is an exceptional regional arts center dedicated to stimulating high-quality performing and visual arts experiences.
COMMUNITY | ACCESSIBILITY | INCLUSION
Art has the power to heal, inspire, and change lives
The Schaap Center is a place to perform, share, learn, work, and appreciate collectively, while serving as an anchor in Jefferson Avenue’s flourishing cultural corridor dedicated to community, accessibility, inclusion, and artistic excellence.
DON'T MISS OUT
Signature Fundraising Event for the Schaap Center
The exclusive preview performance of Grosse Pointe Theatre's Les Miserables is a signature fundraiser event for the Schaap Center --- all proceeds will go towards the Schaap Center's ongoing operations, arts programming, educational initiatives, and community engagement efforts.
DON'T MISS OUT
Signature Fundraising Event for the Schaap Center
The exclusive preview performance of Grosse Pointe Theatre's Les Miserables is a signature fundraiser event for the Schaap Center --- all proceeds will go towards the Schaap Center's ongoing operations, arts programming, educational initiatives, and community engagement efforts.
Les Miserables – Grosse Pointe Theatre
Les Miserables is the world's longest-running musical --- a true modern classic based on Victor Hugo's novel and featuring one of the most memorable scores of all time. With countless awards to its name, Les Miserables is as groundbreaking today as it was when it first premiered in London in 1985.
September 17, 2026
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October 11, 2026
Eisenhower Dance Detroit
Oct 16, 2026
Detroit Concert Choir
Oct 23, 2026
Grosse Pointe Symphony Orchestra
Oct 24, 2026
Les Miserables – Grosse Pointe Theatre
Sep 17, 2026
Eisenhower Dance Detroit
Oct 16, 2026
Detroit Concert Choir
Oct 23, 2026
Grosse Pointe Symphony Orchestra
Oct 24, 2026
Gallery Exhibition Space
A showcase of excellence, the Schaap Center's beautiful gallery exhibition spaces present rotating collections of visual art that inspire, engage, and connect visitors.
Richard & Jane Manoogian Art Gallery
The Richard and Jane Manoogian Art Gallery is a fine art exhibition space, created to provide high-quality visual arts experiences. The debut exhibit is the private collection of Richard and Jane Manoogian.
Community Gallery
We are honored to display a curated exhibit from the Marshall Fredericks Sculpture Museum which includes sculptures from the permanent collection of "America's Public Sculptor," Marshall M. Fredericks.
Manoogian Art Saturdays
Come and enjoy the wonderful paintings and sculptures on display.
SAT
12
September
SAT
26
September
SAT
10
October
SAT
24
October
SAT
11
November
SAT
21
November
SAT
12
December
SAT
19
December
All dates from 10 AM - 2 PM
Gallery Exhibition Space
A showcase of excellence, the Schaap Center's beautiful gallery exhibition spaces present rotating collections of visual art that inspire, engage, and connect visitors.
Richard & Jane Manoogian Art Gallery
The Richard and Jane Manoogian Art Gallery is a fine art exhibition space, created to provide high-quality visual arts experiences. It will debut the private collection of Richard and Jane Manoogian.
Community Gallery
We are honored to display a curated exhibit from the Marshall Fredericks Sculpture Museum which includes sculptures from the permanent collection of "America's Public Sculptor," Marshall M. Fredericks.
Manoogian Art Saturdays
Come and enjoy the wonderful paintings and sculptures on display
All dates from 10 AM - 2 PM
SAT
12
September
SAT
26
September
SAT
10
October
SAT
24
October
SAT
11
November
SAT
21
November
SAT
12
December
SAT
19
December
Regional Cultural Destination
The Schaap Center is a prominent place of fellowship and gathering for the appreciation of the arts, for the community and the region, providing education, opportunities and access for everyone.
A space like the Schaap Center is beneficial to the community for a number of reasons. The most important being recognition of the arts as well as bringing the community together to share this appreciation now and in the future. The Schaap Center is a place to share, learn, and appreciate collectively.
World Class Performing Arts Center
The Schaap Center provides a world-class performing arts center, preparing the artists, crew, and the audience with the necessary tools and amenities to produce an exceptional experience.
Square Foot Building
Seat Theater
Site Acreage
"What a beautifully designed building, both inside and out. I went to see the play, "Cinderella". It was fabulously fun and filled with amazing talent!"
Regional Cultural Destination
The Schaap Center is a prominent place of fellowship and gathering for the appreciation of the arts, for the community and the region, providing education, opportunities and access for everyone.
A space like the Schaap Center is beneficial to the community for a number of reasons. The most important being recognition of the arts as well as bringing the community together to share this appreciation now and in the future. The Schaap Center is a place to share, learn, and appreciate collectively.
World Class Performing Arts Center
The Schaap Center provides a world-class performing arts center, preparing the artists, crew, and the audience with the necessary tools and amenities to produce an exceptional experience.
Square Foot Building
Seat Theater
Site Acreage
"What a beautifully designed building, both inside and out. I went to see the play, "Cinderella". It was fabulously fun and filled with amazing talent!"
FOUNDATION AND GRANT SUPPORT
Thank You to Our Supporters
Behind every performance and every open door is the generosity of our sponsors and donors. We are grateful for all they make possible.
01
Community Grant
Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
Supporting public programming and open-door access across the season.
02
The Ralph C. Wilson Legacy Funds · GP Community Assets
Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
Strengthening the endowment that sustains the center for the long term.
03
Matilda Wilson Fund
Administered by Bodman PLC
Caring for the galleries and the works they hold.
FOUNDATION AND GRANT SUPPORT
Thank You to Our Supporters
Behind every performance and every open door is the generosity of our sponsors and donors. We are grateful for all they make possible.
Community Grant
Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
Supporting public programming and open-door access across the season
The Ralph C. Wilson Legacy Funds - GP Community Assets
Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
Strengthening the endowment that sustains the center for the long term
Matilda Wilson Fund
Administered by Bodman PLC
Caring for galleries and the works they hold
BEFORE THE SHOW
Find Your Seat for the Season
Our Inaugurial Season is underway; an evening of music, theater, and dance is always close at hand. Browse what's on stage and reserve your seats.
WHEN YOU ARRIVE
Everything for an Easy Evening
Parking, concessions, accessibility, and when to arrive; the details that let you settle in before the lights go down. A little planning makes for an unhurried night out.
AFTER THE CURTAIN
Keep the Stage Lit
The Schaap Center is a nonprofit, and every performance is made possible by people who believe in it. Your gift helps keep the curtain rising for seasons to come.