On November 11, approximately 50 Kentwood Public Schools visual arts students and teachers attended the newly touring, Tony Award-winning musical Maybe Happy Ending at DeVos Performance Hall. Organized by the East Kentwood High School Visual Arts Department, the field trip was made possible through Broadway Grand Rapids' Broadway Arts Access initiative, which helps remove financial barriers and expand access to professional performing arts experiences.
Winner of six 2025 Tony Awards, including Best Musical and Best Scenic Design, Maybe Happy Ending brought together innovative digital projections, layered imagery, imaginative scenic design, and seamless transitions. For visual arts students, the production demonstrated how composition, collage, technology, and design come together to create immersive visual storytelling.
This experience aligns with Kentwood Public Schools' Strategic Plan, particularly its focus on Equitable Opportunities and Outcomes, and supports our Fine Arts vision of arts in every school for every student. Partnerships with community arts organizations expand access to high-quality artistic experiences and connect classroom learning to the broader creative community.
We thank Broadway Grand Rapids for making this opportunity possible and the East Kentwood High School Visual Arts Department for coordinating this experience for our students.
