Dreaming of Great Expectations

Jan. 31, 2026

Great Lakes Center for the Arts in Bay Harbor is gearing up for a double-header weekend. First up on Thursday, Feb. 5, is A Midsummer Night’s Dream. GLCFA calls the Shakespeare favorite a “fast-paced, crowd-pleasing comedy … [b]ursting with mirth, music, magic, and mayhem.” Then, on Saturday, Feb. 7, Dickens comes to life in Nikki Massoud’s stage adaptation of Great Expectations. The hook this time? The classic becomes “a bingeable dramedy” that is “uproarious, thrilling, and surprisingly relatable.” Both shows are put on by The Acting Company, which was founded in 1972 by Juilliard grads and has since performed around the world. Showtimes are at 7pm (doors at 6:30pm), and tickets start at $37. (Pro tip: GLCFA is running a deal where if you buy tickets to one show, you get the other 50 percent off!) Head to greatlakescfa.org.