Named 2022 Conductor of the Year, Teddy Abrams will lead Broadway star Morgan James as they celebrate the music of a Tin Pan Alley legend in “‘S Wonderful: The Music of George Gershwin” at 7:30 p.m. Thursday April 14. This performance features James (The Addams Family, Motown: The Musical, and more) and an orchestra showcasing tunes such as “Embraceable You,” and “I Got Rhythm,” along with a performance of “Rhapsody in Blue.” Tickets start at $33, $19 student/youth. 750 E. Shaw Ln., East Lansing, Whartoncenter.com, 517-432-2000.
— Amy J. Parrent