Country music star Aaron Tippin opens the 2025-26 Potter Center entertainment season on September 27. Courtesy photo.
(July 7, 2025 10:44 AM ET) Jackson College’s Potter Center is pleased to announce its 2025-‘26 season of great entertainment. Enjoy a variety of musical entertainment, great magic from favorite Bill Blagg, even something for the family with Mutts Gone Nuts! Check out the complete line-up.
AARON TIPPIN, 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025
Aaron Tippin is a country music veteran known for his blue-collar anthems, with a career marked by hits like “There Ain’t Nothing Wrong with the Radio” and “Where the Stars and Stripes and the Eagle Fly.” Tippin’s music has resonated with fans for decades because his love for God, country and family has always been front and center. He sings songs that celebrate the life of the common, hard-working man because that’s who Tippin is at his core. Tickets start at $25
PEABO BRYSON, 7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025
Grammy-winning vocalist Peabo Bryson is renowned for his soulful voice, with hits “Tonight, I Celebrate My Love,” “If Ever You’re in My Arms Again,” Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast” and “A Whole New World.” With 20 albums to his credit, Peabo Bryson has enjoyed an unprecedented international success. He has the distinction of being the first artist in music history to have separate records topping four different charts and continues to record and perform for his adoring audience. Tickets start at $30
THREE DOG NIGHT, 7 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025
This legendary band captivates audiences with their numerous Top 40 hits, including “Mama Told Me (Not to Come),” “Joy to the World,” “Black and White,” “Shambala” and “One.” Their energetic live shows appeal to fans of all generations. The band’s music transcends time, bringing together both new and longtime audiences alike. Tickets start at $45
VEGAS MCGRAW: A TRIBUTE TO TIM MCGRAW STARRING ADAM D. TUCKER, 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025
Vegas McGraw, starring Nashville recording artist Adam D. Tucker, is a high-energy Tim McGraw tribute show that authentically recreates the music and charisma of the country superstar. A talented group of musicians showcase Tim McGraw’s mega-hits from the ‘90s such as “Don’t Take the Girl,” “I Like It I Love It,” “Everywhere” and his current radio hits of today! Get ready to experience the best Tim McGraw tribute show going today! Tickets start at $25
SIMPLY QUEEN: A TRIBUTE TO QUEEN, 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025
Simply Queen faithfully recreates the band’s iconic music, performing timeless hits with no backing tracks. Fronted by Freddie Mercury impersonator Rick Rock, the Canadian-based group delivers an authentic, high-energy experience. This live tribute performs all the iconic songs that have made Queen one of the most legendary rock bands of all time and faithfully recreates the grand scope of Queen’s live shows – musically and visually capturing the amazing live Queen experience that has filled stadiums around the world. Tickets start at $25
BILL BLAGG’S ALL NEW “FAMILY MAGIC,” 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 30, 2026
Bill Blagg is an award-winning magician and illusionist known for his high-energy, mind-blowing performances that blend magic, comedy, and storytelling. Join us for an evening filled with laughter, wonder and endless surprises as renowned magician Bill Blagg presents Family Magic, a unique blend of interactive entertainment and awe-inspiring magic that guarantees an unforgettable adventure for all ages. Tickets start at $15
HOLLYWOOD NIGHTS: THE BOB SEGER EXPERIENCE, 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026
Hollywood Nights – America’s Bob Seger Experience is the ultimate tribute to Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet Band. They are a nine-piece band based in New Jersey who continues to strive to recreate everything about Bob Seger and his music down to the core. They pride themselves on carrying on the legacy of Bob Seger’s unforgettable high-energy shows, roaring raspy vocals, and the groundwork Bob has laid over the past 30 years. Tickets start at $35
PHIL VASSAR, 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026
Phil Vassar, a Virginia-born singer, songwriter, and musician, has firmly established himself as country music’s leading piano man. With a knack for crafting catchy, heartfelt melodies and evocative lyrics, Vassar has earned a reputation for his ability to deliver pure musical escapism. His career skyrocketed with the success of songs like “Just Another Day in Paradise,” “Six-Pack Summer and “Carlene,” and has amassed a total of 10 number one singles and 26 Top 40 hits. Tickets start at $35
MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL 2: CRUISING THROUGH ‘THE CHANGE’ 7 p.m. Friday, March 13, 2026
The hysterical sequel to the smash-hit “Menopause the Musical®” is finally here. Five years after their chance encounter in a department store, we set sail with our beloved ladies for more high jinks on the high seas. “Cruising Through ‘The Change’” is a hilarious and heartfelt look at the joys of menopause and friendship — plus hot flashes, mood swings, and memory lapses! Join them on a trip of self-discovery, backed by a new soundtrack of parodied hits from the ‘70s, 80s, and ‘90s. Tickets start at $25
MUTTS GONE NUTS, 7 p.m. Friday, April 10, 2026
Imagine some of the world’s most talented four-legged performers in a funny canine comedy spectacular that is leaving audiences everywhere howling for more! The all-star lineup includes a two-time World Champion Frisbee dog, a hilarious six-pound Pomeranian Pikachu mix, and a host of amazing rescue dogs that will dance, prance, flip, and skip their way right into your heart. Tickets start at $15
LEAD SINGERS OF CLASSIC ROCK featuring JASON SCHEFF; LONGTIME LEAD SINGER OF CHICAGO AND TOMMY DECARLO, FORMER LEAD SINGER OF BOSTON, 7 p.m. Saturday, April 18, 2026
Lead singers of Chicago and Boston team up for a night of rock’n’roll favorites spanning the ‘70s, ‘80s and ‘90s. Jason Scheff joined Chicago in 1985 as lead singer, performing their hit songs like “Look Away,” “Saturday in the Park” and “If You Leave Me Now.” Tommy DeCarlo joined Boston in 2008 and performs their hit songs like “More Than a Feeling,” “Amanda” and “Don’t Look Back.” Tickets start at $30
Ticket Information
Season package discounts are available for those purchasing three or more shows. For complete ticket information, visit www.jccmi.edu/pottercenter. The Potter Center Box Office is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday-Friday; phone 517.796.8600.
Photos courtesy Jackson College.
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