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Plain City Music, Arts, & Theatre Society to Present World Premiere of THE PATH OF THE PIONEER
by Blair Ingenthron - Aug 10, 2024

The Trinity Theatre branch of the Plain City Music, Arts, & Theatre Society (PCMATS) will present the world premiere production of 'The Path of the Pioneer,' written and directed by local Playwright Daniel Rodriguez Hijo.

JINGLE BABS Comes to The Ringwald Theatre This Holiday Season
by Stephi Wild - Nov 21, 2023

The Ringwald Theatre at Affirmations in Ferndale will premiere its newest holiday concoction Jingle Babs by Vince Kelley.

Ringwald Theatre Presents SMALL MOUTH SOUNDS This Month
by Stephi Wild - Feb 11, 2022

The Ringwald Theatre will present the Michigan premiere of Bess Wohl's heartfelt comedy Small Mouth Sounds.

The Ringwald Presents DANCE NATION
by Stephi Wild - Feb 7, 2020

Somewhere in America, an army of pre-teen competitive dancers plots to take over the world.

TINY BEAUTIFUL THINGS Comes to the Ringwald
by Stephi Wild - Sep 30, 2019

Cheryl Strayed, author of the Oprah-sanctioned book Wild (later turned into an Oscar nominated film starring Reese Witherspoon), spent some time as an online advice columnist known as Sugar. During her tenure, Dear Sugar became a must-read site, known for dispensing advice with grace, humor, and a deep, deep empathy for the advice-seekers. After her time as a?oeDear Sugara?? ended, Strayed turned her experiences into the best-selling book, Tiny Beautiful Things: Advice on Love and Life from Dear Sugar.

BWW Review: DEATH OF A SALESMAN at The Ringwald Is A Powerful Spin On A Classic
by Brian Stanczak-Tuscany - Mar 2, 2019

Death of A Salesman, running through March 11th at the Ringwald Theatre in Ferndale, is a powerful spin on an American classic. Written by Arthur Miller, Salesman won the 1949 Pulitzer Prize for Drama as well as the 1949 Tony Award for Best Play. The story follows the character of Willy Loman, a failing salesman, who can't seem to win happiness and success. In this powerful spin on a classic, audiences will be transported into Loman's lonesome world, and will witness how the quest for one man's dream tears an entire family apart.

DEATH OF A SALESMAN Comes to the Ringwald
by Stephi Wild - Jan 25, 2019

The Ringwald Theatre's production of Arthur Miller's classic American tragedy Death of A Salesman will open on Friday, February 15 and run for four weeks.

Ringwald Presents THE CAKE Beginning Next Month
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 31, 2018

Opening November 16 at The Ringwald, Bekah Brunstetter's acclaimed comedy-drama The Cake takes a political hot-button and bakes it into something deeply and sweetly personal.

The Ringwald Theatre Announces 2018-2019 Season Lineup
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 27, 2018

A new season fit for a new stage. After undergoing a cosmetic overhaul-from lobby to stage and beyond-The Ringwald Theatre is thrilled to announce the lineup for its twelfth season.

The Ringwald Stages THE LARAMIE PROJECT
by Julie Musbach - Aug 27, 2018

In honor of Matthew Shepard, 20 years after his murder, The Ringwald presents a four-show engagement of The Laramie Project, a landmark play by Moises Kaufman and Members of the Tectonic Theater Project. Performances begin Friday, September 14 and run through Monday, September 17.

Shakespeare Royal Oak Opens Thursday Night
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 24, 2018

Shakespeare Royal Oak kicks off its 18th season in Royal Oak's Starr Jaycee Park Thursday night with the opening of Much Ado About Nothing. The festival continues with peformances and educational programs through Sunday, August 5.Tickets for all performances ($15-$25) are on sale now at www.shakespeareroyaloak.com. Tickets will also be available in person at the park box office beginning one hour prior to show time.

Tickets Are On Sale Now For 18th Annual SHAKESPEARE ROYAL OAK
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 27, 2018

August 4 Shakespeare Royal Oak is proud to announce that tickets are on sale now for its 18th season presenting Michigan's largest professional outdoor Shakespeare festival July 26 - August 5 in Royal Oak's Starr Jaycee Park.

Planet Ant Set To Close Season With APPROPRIATE
by Stephi Wild - Apr 13, 2018

Planet Ant is set to close out its 2017-18 season with Appropriate by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins April 27 - May 19 at Planet Ant Black Box Theatre. Tickets ($10-$20) are on sale now at www.planetant.com or in person 30 minutes prior to show time at the theatre box office.

Photo Flash: LET THE RIGHT ONE IN Makes Stage Premiere at The Ringwald Theatre
by Julie Musbach - Dec 21, 2017

The Swedish cult phenomenon Let The Right One In has been an acclaimed novel, two movies, a TV pilot and now a dark and visceral stage production that makes its Midwest debut at The Ringwald Theatre on January 5th, 2018.

Chekhov Gets a Ringwald Remix in LIFE SUCKS
by Julie Musbach - Oct 21, 2017

From the mind of Aaron Posner, author of The Ringwald Theatre's successful 2014 production of Stupid f**king Bird, comes this brash, hilarious, and revelatory reworking of Anton Chekhov's tragicomic classic Uncle Vanya.

The Ringwald Starts 10th Season With World Premiere
by BWW News Desk - Oct 7, 2016

Dubbed "Essential Ringwald", the 10th season will highlight the kind of shows The Ringwald has come to be known for in its 10 year history.  And kicking off the season will be a bloody good world premiere!   

The Ringwald Starts 10th Season With World Premiere
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 20, 2016

Dubbed "Essential Ringwald", the 10th season will highlight the kind of shows The Ringwald has come to be known for in its 10 year history.  And kicking off the season will be a bloody good world premiere!   

Theatre Nova Presents Michigan Premiere of DEAR ELIZABETH September 2, 2016
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 4, 2016

Theatre Nova continues its 2016 season with another Michigan Premiere, Sarah Ruhl's 'Dear Elizabeth.'

Ringwald to Premiere THE HUNG MAN, 4/1-25
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 14, 2016

The Ringwald Theatre is proud to continue its Season of Classics with the world premiere of THE HUNG MAN by Detroit playwrights Ian Bonner and Marty Shea.

The Ringwald Theatre to Present MR. BURNS, A POST-ELECTRIC PLAY, 2/19-3/14
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 29, 2016

The Ringwald Theatre is proud to continue its Season of Classics with the Detroit premiere of Anne Washburn's MR. BURNS, A POST-ELECTRIC PLAY.