INTERLOCHEN -- Some big performances will be taking center stage in Interlochen this summer.

Martina McBride, Steve Martin, Willie Nelson, the Preservation Hall Jazz Band, "A Prairie Home Companion," Styx, Michael W. Smith, Gavin DeGraw, Buddy Guy & Jonny Lang, Umphrey's McGee, and Michael McDonald, Donald Fagen and Boz Scaggs will be just a few of the stars lighting up the Kresge stage this summer, as Interlochen Center for the Arts presents the 2012 Summer Arts Festival.

Over the course of two and a half months, Interlochen will present more than 30 major performances, starting June 10 with a true American treasurer, Willie Nelson, and continuing into August when three superstars (Donald Fagen, Michael McDonald and Boz Scaggs) unite under one banner as the Dukes of September.

The diverse line-up features something for everyone: from legendary blues guitarists Buddy Guy & Jonny Lang to the chart-topping rock/pop singer Gavin DeGraw; from the powerhouse country vocals of Martina McBride and Montgomery Gentry to Christian Music superstar Michael W. Smith; from the classical virtuosity of baritone Nathan Gunn to the playful, musically charged science experiments of Doktor Kaboom!; and from one of Shakespeare's most popular romantic comedies to the cross-cultural comedy of Dat Phan, and a whole lot more!

The summer series includes:

JUNE
 Willie Nelson & Family
Sunday, June 10 @8pm, Kresge Auditorium

Martina McBride
Friday, June 22 @8pm, Kresge Auditorium

Pilobolus
Tuesday, June 26 @8pm, Corson Auditorium

shakespeare's "A midsummer night's dream"
June 28-30 & July 5-7 @8pm, Upton-Morley Pavilion

Steve martin & the steep canyon rangers: an evening of bluegrass and comedy
Friday, June 29 @8pm, Kresge Auditorium

Gavin degraw with special guest andy grammer
Saturday, June 30 @8pm, Kresge Auditorium

JULY

World Youth Symphony Orchestra: American Memories
Sunday, July 1 @8pm, Kresge Auditorium

Buddy guy & Jonny Lang
Monday, July 2 @8pm, Kresge Auditorium

Umphrey's CcGee with special guest G. Love & Special Sauce
Tuesday, July 3 @7:30pm, Kresge Auditorium

The Capitol Steps
Thursday, July 5 @8pm, Corson Auditorium

"A Prairie Home Companion" with Garrison Keillor
Saturday, July 7 @5:45pm, Kresge Auditorium

World Youth Symphony Orchestra: "Pictures at an Exhibition"
Sunday, July 8 @8pm, Kresge Auditorium

Interlochen "Collage"
Tuesday, July 10 @7:30pm, Kresge Auditorium

Nathan Gunn, Baritone, with Julie Gunn, Piano
Wednesday, July 11 @8pm, Corson Auditorium

Doktor Kaboom!
Friday, July 13 @7pm, Corson Auditorium

Doktor Kaboom's musically supercharged science experiments will have your family erupting with laughter and bubbling with curiosity. Join him for a sidesplitting journey of spectacular experiments and demonstrations. Nothing says science like KABOOM!

Pacifica Quartet
Saturday, July 14 @8pm, Corson Auditorium

World Youth Symphony Orchestra: Joann falletta, guest conductor
Sunday, July 15 @8pm, Kresge Auditorium

Montgomery Gentry
Wednesday, July 18 @8pm, Kresge Auditorium

Styx
Thursday, July 19 @8pm, Kresge Auditorium

Peter Yarrow
Friday, July 20 @8pm, Corson Auditorium

Dat Phan, Original Winner of NBC's "Last Comic Standing"
Saturday, July 21 @8pm, Corson Auditorium

World Youth Symphony Orchestra featuring legendary pianist Andre Watts
Sunday, July 22 @8pm, Kresge Auditorium

Blind Pilot
Monday, July 23 @8pm, Corson Auditorium

Preservation Hall Jazz Band with special guest Del McCoury
Wednesday, July 25 @8pm, Kresge Auditorium

Michael W. Wmith: Wonder, Worship & Glory Tour 2012
Friday, July 27 @8pm, Kresge Auditorium

World Youth Symphony Orchestra: Anthony Ross, Cello & Guest conductor Osmo vanska
Sunday, July 29 @8pm, Kresge Auditorium

AUGUST

"Children of Eden": High School musical theatre co.
August 2-5, Thurs, Fri & Sat @7pm, Sunday @1:30pm, Corson Auditorium

The Magic of Bill Blagg Live!
Saturday, Aug 11 @8pm, Corson Auditorium

Enso String Quartet
Aug 13, 15 & 18 @8pm, Corson Auditorium

The Dukes of September Rhythm Revue 2012: Donald Fagen, Michael Mcdonald & Boz Scaggs
Saturday, August 18 @8pm, Kresge Auditorium

Tickets go on sale to the general public at 9 a.m. on Friday, April 20. Tickets may be purchased online at To purchase tickets over the phone, call the Interlochen Box office at 800-681-5920 or 231-276-7800  from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday.