Huey Lewis and the News, Martina McBride, and Jay Leno are some of the bigger names coming to Interlochen this summer.
The 2016 Interlochen Arts Festival lineup was announced today.
In addition to some of the more widely recognized names, this year's festival also showcases some of America's next generation of artists. Ukulele virtuoso Jake Shimabukuro, who's from Hawaii, will be making an appearance as will Detroit poet Danez Smith.
"Interlochen has always been a great incubator of American artists, and certainly young American artists," says Chris Gruits, Executive Director of Interlochen Presents. "So, we're trying to present a range of artists from around the country who are doing unique and innovative things."
Gruits says determining the festival lineup is a combination of a number of factors. For the more popular rock, pop, and country concerts held in Kresge Auditorium, the planning is done in a shorter timeframe and largely dependent on that particular artist's tour schedule.
"We're always looking for high quality artists, obviously, and we're trying to bring artists to Interlochen each year that...haven't been here before," says Gruits.
The other presentations, such as theater, dance, and classical music are typically planned farther in advance. Gruits says they look for artists who can work with Interlochen students and for artists that resonate with audiences.
Tickets for the 2016 Interlochen Arts Festival go on sale to the general public on April 29.
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2016 Interlochen Arts Festival Lineup:
Thursday, June 23
Steve Miller Band
8 p.m., Kresge Auditorium
Tuesday, June 28
Jackson Browne
8 p.m., Kresge Auditorium
Thursday, June 30
Rich Hill, film screening
8 p.m., DeRoy Center for Film Studies
July 1 & 2
Romeo & Juliet
Interlochen Shakespeare Festival
8 p.m., Upton-Morley Pavilion
Sunday, July 3
World Youth Symphony Orchestra
JoAnn Falletta, conductor
8 p.m., Kresge Auditorium
Monday, July 4
The Glenn Miller Orchestra
2 p.m., Interlochen Bowl
Tuesday, July 5
The Capitol Steps
8 p.m., Corson Auditorium
July 5, 6 & 7
Circle Mirror Transformation
Interlochen Shakespeare Festival
8 p.m., Harvey Theatre
Thursday, July 7
Danez Smith, poet
8 p.m., Writing House
Friday, July 8
Kyle Abraham /Abraham.In.Motion
8 p.m., Corson Auditorium
July 8 & 9
Romeo & Juliet
Interlochen Shakespeare Festival
8 p.m., Upton-Morley Pavilion
Saturday, July 9
An Evening with SarahJarosz
8 p.m., Corson Auditorium
Sunday, July 10
World Youth Symphony Orchestra
JoAnn Falletta, conductor
8 p.m., Kresge Auditorium
Sunday, July 10
LUMA - Art in Darkness
2 p.m., Corson Auditorium
Monday, July 11
The King’s Singers
8 p.m., Corson Auditorium
Wednesday, July 13
Tears for Fears
8 p.m., Kresge Auditorium
Thursday, July 14
Béla Fleck & ChrisThile
8 p.m., Kresge Auditorium
Friday, July 15
Brandi Carlile and Old Crow Medicine Show
7 p.m., Kresge Auditorium
Sunday, July 17
World Youth Symphony Orchestra
Christopher Rountree, conductor
8 p.m., Kresge Auditorium
Monday, July 18
Gregg Allman & PeterFrampton
7:30 p.m., Kresge Auditorium
Tuesday, July 19
An Evening with Huey Lewis and the News
8 p.m., Kresge Auditorium
Tuesday, July 19
SYBARITE5 “Look Back, Move Forward”
8 p.m., Dendrinos Chapel
Saturday, July 23
Interlochen “Collage"
8 p.m., Kresge Auditorium
Saturday, July 23
World Youth Symphony Orchestra
Joshua Weilerstein, Conductor; Zuill Baliey, cello
8 p.m., Kresge Auditorium
Monday, July 25
Kris Bowers
8 p.m., Dendrinos Chapel
Tuesday, July 26
An Evening with Lyle Lovett and his LargeBand
8 p.m., Kresge Auditorium
Tuesday, July 26
Conrad Tao, piano
8 p.m., Dendrinos Chapel
Wednesday, July 27
Rick Springfield “Stripped Down”
8 p.m., Kresge Auditorium
Thursday, July 28
Alexandra Kleeman
8 p.m., The Writing House
Friday, July 29
Jay Leno
8 p.m., Kresge Auditorium
Saturday, July 30
Lindsey Stirling
8 p.m., Kresge Auditorium
Saturday, July 30
World Youth Symphony Orchestra
Carlos Kalmar, conductor; Conrad Tao, piano
8 p.m., Kresge Auditorium
Saturday, July 30
An Evening with JakeShimabukuro
8 p.m., Upton-Morley Pavilion
Aug. 4, 5, 6 & 7
Catch Me if You Can, The Musical
High School Musical Theatre Co.
Thursday, Friday, Saturday 7:30 p.m., Sunday, 1:30 p.m.
Corson Auditorium
Sunday, Aug. 7
World Youth Symphony Orchestra and Les Préludes
Jung-Ho Pak, conductor; Jeffrey S. Kimpton, conductor
7:30 p.m., Interlochen Bowl
Tuesday, Aug. 9
Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo and Melissa Etheridge
8 p.m., Kresge Auditorium
Friday, Aug. 12
Martina McBride Live in Concert
8 p.m., Kresge Auditorium
Aug. 15, 17 & 20
Ensō String Quartet
8 p.m., Corson Auditorium
Sunday, Aug. 28
Buddy Guy and Jonny Lang in Concert
8 p.m., Kresge Auditorium
