Located on the Michigan State University Campus, and named for former president Clifton R. Wharton Jr.. & his wife Dolores. The Wharton Center for the Performing Arts has been enriching the lives of the community since 1982. Alongside hosting Broadway tours, concerts and comedy, it is also the permanent residence of the Lansing Symphony Orchestra. Dedicated to providing a home for world-class entertainment and theatrical arts, The Wharton is a leading cultural and creative hub in the state, focusing a great deal of their resources on education and strengthening the value of the arts.