Revisit the Music of the 50s and 60s with THE MARVELOUS WONDERETTES at Meadowbrook Theatre
It's 1958 and prom is going to be fab with Missy, Suzy, Cindy Lou and Betty Jean on stage to entertain their classmates with the popular songs of the day. Enjoy your favorites from the era, including "Mr. Sandman," "All I Have to Do Is Dream," "Leader of the Pack," and "It's My Party." Ten years later, the girls are together again at their high school reunion. Will they get the "R-E-S-P-E-C-T" they deserve?
Burt Bacharach Musical Comes to Meadow Brook Theatre
In the musical Burt & Me, Joe and Lacey were high school sweethearts, but when they attended different colleges, they drifted apart. Years later, they meet again, and Joe decides to win Lacey back. All it will take is a clever plan, a little bit of luck and the songs of Burt Bacharach.
Swing Into Spring With THE ALL NIGHT STRUT
The All Night Strut! takes audiences down memory lane with songs from the Great Depression through the post-World War II boom years. With familiar tunes like "As Time Goes By," "Ain't Misbehavin'" and "Chattanooga Choo Choo" everyone will be tapping their toes as they explore this musical time capsule.
WHY DO FOOLS FALL IN LOVE? Rocks Meadow Brook Theatre Back to the '60s to Close 51st Season
Millie is getting married, and her friends have thrown her an impromptu bachelorette party. It's the '60s, and while talk of love and marriage carries on, the girls get carried away with the music of the day. Join Millie, Sally, Florence and Dee Dee while they rock out to hits from the '60s, including 'Baby I'm Yours,' 'You Don't Have to Say You Love Me,' 'I Will Follow Him,' and, of course, 'Why Do Fools Fall in Love?'
Irving Berlin's I LOVE A PIANO Brings Classic American Music to the Meadow Brook Theatre Stage
Meadow Brook Theatre is filled with the beloved music of Irving Berlin in its spring performance of "I Love a Piano." As one of the premiere composers of American Music, Berlin's classics include, "Blue Skies," "There's No Business Like Show Business," "Always," and "White Christmas," all featured in 'I Love a Piano.' This magnificent musical tells the story of a special piano as it travels through a hundred years of American lives.
Meadow Brook Theatre Wraps up its 50th Anniversary Season with FOREVER PLAID
Meadow Brook Theatre wraps up its golden anniversary season with "Forever Plaid" May 25 through June 19, 2016, on the campus of Oakland University in Rochester. "Forever Plaid" was written and originally directed and choreographed by Stuart Ross with music continuity supervision and arrangements by James Raitt. It was originally produced by Gene Wolsk.
Meadow Brook Theatre to Present FOREVER PLAID, 5/25-6/19
Four guys who loved to sing - Sparky, Smudge, Jinx and Frankie - were on their way up as a musical group. They'd practiced in the basement of Smudge's family's plumbing supply company until they had all their moves and harmonies perfect. When they finally booked a gig, they knew they were going to be just like their idols The Four Freshmen, The Hi-Lo's and The Crew Cuts. Their future was bright. Then a bus accident lead to tragedy...but not for long. The moment their lives ended, the magical story of 'Forever Plaid' began, and now it's your chance to enjoy the four-part harmony of songs like 'No Not Much,' 'Cry,' and 'Heart and Soul' as they return from the great beyond, just for you!
Photo Flash: Meet the Cast of SISTAS at Meadow Brook Theatre
As one family gathers to celebrate the life of their matriarch, they have a lot to say about the role of women-especially African-American woman-in history…and they do it through songs you already know. With songs ranging from "Oh Happy Day" to "I Will Survive" and the music of artists from Billie Holiday to Beyonce, you'll be tempted to sing along.
Photo Flash: ATOMIC Receives Regional Theatre Premiere
'ATOMIC' makes its regional theatre premiere at Meadow Brook Theatre on the campus of Oakland University in Rochester from February 10 through March 6, 2016. Danny Ginges created 'ATOMIC' and wrote the book and lyrics, with music and lyrics by Philip Foxman. Check out photos from the show below!
ONCE ON THIS ISLAND to Run 2/11-3/8 at Meadow Brook Theatre
It's cold outside, but Meadow Brook Theatre warms things up with a magical musical folk tale. In almost non-stop song and dance, 'Once On This Island' tells the story of Ti Moune, a peasant girl who rescues and falls in love with Daniel, a wealthy boy from the other side of her island in the Caribbean. Tradition forbids the match - but when the gods of water, love and death that rule the island take an interest, just what will Ti Moune give up for love? And can love really conquer all?