“It is vital that the Van Wezel is a home to all people of all ages and cultures,” said Mary Bensel, Executive Director of the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall. “Whether it is to see the "Munich Symphony", " Bob The Builder" or "Dame Edna" in her "First Last Tour". Everyone is welcome here. The theater has the ability to bring everyone together and gives us the ability to embrace diversity in the best of ways.

Frenchie Davis launched her musical career in 2003 when she sang her way to a semi-finalist spot on “American Idol”. That same year, she went on to appear as a cast member in the Broadway musical hit “Rent”. Currently, she is starring in the 30th anniversary national tour of the musical review “Ain’t Misbehavin”. Her co-star, Ruben Studdard, won the second season of “American Idol”. To see video highlights from “Ain’t Misbehavin” click here.

For more information on the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall including a schedule of upcoming performances visit: www.vanwezel.org