“A CHRISTMAS CAROL” Everyone’s favorite holiday classic captivates audiences for the 43rd year with the tale of a mean-spirited miser and the ghosts that haunt him. Nov. 21st- Dec. 24th
”ALL SHOOK UP” This crowd-pleasing musical is inspired by and featuring the songs of Elvis Presley*. It’s 1955, and into a square little town in a square little state rides a guitar-playing young man who changes everything and everyone he meets in this hip-swiveling, lip-curling musical fantasy that’ll have you jumpin’ out of your blue suede shoes with such classics as “Heartbreak Hotel”, “Jailhouse Rock”, and “Don’t be Cruel”. Collaboration with Oakland University’s School of Music, Theatre and Dance. Jan. 7th –Feb. 1st.
“WHAT THE CONSTITUTION MEANS TO ME” Written from her own life story, fifteen year old Heidi Schreck paid her college tuition by speaking in debate competitions across the country; now older, she tells the story of four generations of extraordinary women in her family whose lives were shaped by the Constitution. Heidi Schreck’s hilarious, hopeful and achingly human play breathes new life into our Constitution and imagines how it will shape the next generation of Americans. Feb. 11th –Mar. 8th
“COME FROM AWAY” Following a true story during the 9/11 attacks, 38 planes and 6, 579 passengers were forced to land in Gander, Newfoundland, doubling the population of one small town on the edge of the world. Based on interviews with locals, “Come From Away” is about how hosting this international community of strangers spurred unexpected camaraderie in extraordinary circumstances. Mar. 18th- April 12th
“MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET” December 4th, 1956, and extraordinary twist of fate brings Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins and Elvis Presley together at Sun Records in Memphis for what would be one of the greatest jam sessions ever, with an irresistible tale of broken promises, secrets, betrayal and celebrations that are both poignant and funny. Relive the era with the smash-hit sensation featuring an incredible score including “Blue Suede Shoes”, “Fever”, “Walk the Line”, “Great Balls of Fire”, “Hound Dog” and more. April 22-May 17th
“ALWAYS A BRIDESMAID” On the night of their senior prom, Libby Ruth, Deedra, Monette and Charlie promise that they will be bridesmaids in one another’s weddings…no matter what. Now, more than thirty years later, these Southern gals are still making “the long walk” for each other, determined to honor that vow. “For better or worse” takes on a whole new meaning in this delicious comedy about old friends. From the writers of The Golden Girls and Kingdom Come. May27th-June 21st