This is an exciting time of year in Saugatuck because everyone is buzzing with anticipation of upcoming Saugatuck summer events. It seems there’s something newsworthy, every day … a new tasting room coming into town, another brewery arriving on the scene, a schedule of summer art exhibitions released, registration opening for summer courses at Ox-Bow School of Art … honestly, it’s a challenge keeping track of all the latest!
Don’t worry … at Wickwood Inn, we’re in the know. This means we’re able to keep you up to date on all that’s sizzling this spring and summer in Saugatuck. Be sure and subscribe to our blog, sign up for our calendar of events newsletter, follow us on Facebook and Google Plus … you won’t miss a thing.
Today, we turn our attention to the main stage at the Saugatuck Center For The Arts (SCA). We love their summer events lineup and can’t wait to share it with you!
These events are favorites for both locals and visitors, so they do sell out. Don’t delay in selecting your main stage event and reserving your Saugatuck Summer getaway to Wickwood Inn today!
2018 Mason Street Warehouse | Summer Theater Season
Mamma Mia! | June 22 – July 15
“The sunny, funny tale unfolds on a Greek island paradise. On the eve of her wedding, a daughter’s quest to discover the identity of her father brings three men from her mother’s past back to the island they last visited 20 years ago.
The story-telling magic of ABBA’s timeless songs propels this enchanting tale of love, laughter, and friendship, creating an unforgettable show. A large cast, non-stop laughs and explosive dance numbers combine to make Mamma Mia! a guaranteed smash hit for any theatre.”
~ SCA
“Mamma Mia! leaves you uplifted, enraptured, and like a number one.”
~ Entertainment Weekly
Dixie’s | Never Wear A Tube Top While Riding A Mechanical Bull and 10 Other Things I Learned While Drinking Last Thursday | July 25 – August 5
“Dixie Longate, known for her hilarious antics in the wildly popular Dixie’s Tupperware Party, returns to Mason Street Warehouse at the Saugatuck Center for the Arts. In her new hit show Never Wear a Tubetop, Ms. Longate will have audiences reeling with non-stop laughter. Put on your cowboy boots and walk into Dixie’s favorite honkytonk as she shares lessons learned after a hard night of drinking. What do a jeweled crown, a cardboard cutout of Julie Andrews and a box of moon pies have in common? Spend the night with Dixie and find out as she swaps her Tupperware bowls for a mechanical bull.”
~ SCA
“Furiously funny! A smartly written ‘Hoot and Holler’ of a show.”
~ Denver Post
Once | August 17 – September 2
“Winner of 8 Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Once is a truly original theatrical experience, featuring an impressive ensemble of actor/ musicians who play their own instruments on stage.
Once tells the enchanting tale of a Dublin street musician about to give up on his dream when a young woman takes an interest in his haunting love songs. As their chemistry grows, his music soars, and their unlikely connection turns out to be deeper than your everyday romance. Emotionally captivating and theatrically breathtaking, Once draws you in from the very first note and never lets you go.”
~ SCA
“Impeccable. A rhapsodic, unique musical that’s tender, funny, and soaring.”
~ Variety
2018 Main Stage Summer Concert Season
The Capitol Steps | July 2
“They put the “mock” in Democracy … and they’re back at the SCA! Don’t miss this one-night only engagement with plenty of fireworks as The Capitol Steps focus their hilarious antics on both sides of the aisle.”
~ SCA
Well-Strung | July 19 & 20
“Well–Strung is a string quartet with a modern twist – playing universally recognized classical pieces while singing music hits from the likes of Taylor Swift, Rihanna, Lady Gaga and other pop stars, New York-based members Edmund Bagnell (first violin), Christopher Marchant (second violin), Daniel Shevlin (cello) and Trevor Wadleigh (viola) derive their unique blend of vocals and strings by fusing classical music with the music of today for a wildly engaging and unique experience”
~ SCA
“A talented quartet of men who sing and play instruments … brilliantly fuses pop and classical music from Madonna to Beethoven.”
~ The New York Times
Paula Poundstone | August 9
“With smart, observational humor and a legendary spontaneous interaction with the crowd, Paula Poundstone is one of our country’s pre-eminent comedians. She improvises with a crowd like a Jazz musician, swinging in unexpected directions without a plan, without a net. There’s a disarming ease in her craft, an immediate sense that she’s so quick on her feet you need never worry about the possibility of something going wrong.”
~ SCA
Don’t miss out on the main stage this summer at the SCA. The SCA is an easy walk through downtown Saugatuck from Wickwood Inn … it doesn’t get much simpler than that! Enjoy our complimentary Sips & Small Plates Happy Hour (our favorite hour at the Inn!) before you go.