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Latest Standings Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Michigan Awards; Croswell Opera House Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
by BWW - Dec 5, 2022

The latest standings as of Monday, December 5th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Michigan Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

WHO'S HOLIDAY! to Debut at The Ringwald in December
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 21, 2022

As Christmas ramps up, The Ringwald takes flight; a new Christmas show will shine its spotlight. Playing 3 weeks, December 2 to 19, at the theatre in Ferndale, you know which we mean.

Review: The Ringwald Theater now performing a stage adaptation of Stephen King's thriller Misery
by Emily Schenk - Oct 25, 2022

Do you love horror films? Are you looking for a fun spooky season activity? Do you wish you could be immersed in a live-action scary movie? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you must head to Ferndale to The Ringwald Theater to see Stephen King's thriller Misery, playing at their Ferndale location inside Affirmations from October 7-31

The Ringwald Theatre to Present Stage Adaptation of MISERY by Stephen King in October
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 22, 2022

The Ringwald Theatre will present the stage adaptation of Stephen King’s thriller Misery, playing at their Ferndale location inside Affirmations from October 7-31, 2022.

The Ringwald Presents the World Premiere Of YOU'VE GOT MALE Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Jun 22, 2022

Metro Detroit's most notable LGBTQIA+ theatre – announces the world premiere of You've Got Male, an all-new gay rom-com jukebox musical parody mash-up, written by local playwrights Vince Kelley and Matthew Arrington.

Ringwald Announces 2022-2023 Season
by Stephi Wild - Mar 14, 2022

The Ringwald Theatre is coming in hot with Season 16 as they continue their residency at Affirmations! Presenting cutting edge drama, outrageous comedy, parody, and men in dresses, The Ringwald is back and ready to take Ferndale by storm with new shows, a musical, and a new holiday hit!

BWW Review: SMALL MOUTH SOUNDS at Ringwald Theatre is a Delightfully Unconventional Exploration of the Need to Connect
by Stefani Chudnow - Mar 1, 2022

As part of The Ringwald Theatre's comeback season, Small Mouth Sounds is a delightfully unconventional play that you can catch until March 14th. Originally written by Bess Wohl, this dramedy is a fascinating look into the sheer human existence of six individuals on a silent retreat.

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.

BWW Interview: Al Duffy, Suzan M. Jacokes, & Richard Payton Chat A VERY GOLDEN GIRLS CHRISTMAS at The Ringwald!
by Katie Laban - Nov 30, 2021

A Very Golden Girls Christmas opens at the Ringwald tonight! The show is running four weeks through December 20th and it’s a love letter to Golden Girls fans. BWW Detroit had a chance to speak with Director Suzan M. Jacokes and Al Duffy playing Sophia and Richard Payton playing Blanche about the delightful holiday comedy.

Ringwald Theatre Presents A VERY GOLDEN GIRLS CHRISTMAS
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 12, 2021

After a year of anticipation, The Ringwald is thrilled to finally present A Very Golden Girls Christmas, vol. 2: An Unauthorized Parody. Opening November 26th, 2021 and running for 4 weeks through December 20th at The Ringwald Theatre in Ferndale, A Very Golden Girls Christmas, vol. 2: An Unauthorized Parody is a delightful send-up of some of your favorite episodes of the beloved sitcom. This holiday, spend an evening with Rose, Blanche, Sophia, and Dorothy!

The Ringwald Theatre Conjures A Comeback With PUFFS
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 24, 2021

The Ringwald Theatre has announced their return to live theatre AND their return to Ferndale! After a long, long intermission, the ragtag group of innovative, campy, and just plain talented folx at The Ringwald will pick up their decade and a half of making theatre in Ferndale and continue-albeit in a new location.

HEAD OVER HEELS Will Be Performed by Ferndale High School and The Ringwald Theatre This Month
by Stephi Wild - Jun 15, 2021

The Ringwald Theatre has teamed with Ferndale High School to present The Go-Go's jukebox musical Head Over Heels. Made possible by a grant from the Ferndale Community Foundation, The Ringwald will pair professional actors with high school students to perform this musical in an outdoor production at Ferndale High School's Courtyard, located at 881 Pinecrest Ferndale, MI 48220. 

The Ringwald Theatre Presents HAVE YOURSELF A MISERY LITTLE CHRISTMAS
by Stephi Wild - Dec 4, 2020

The Ringwald Theatre has announced the release of their new Christmas show, Have Yourself a MISERY Little Christmas. This is the final production performed in their former Ferndale location and will be available to stream December 4-31, 2020.

The Ringwald Theatre Says Goodbye (For Now) With Final Performance, HAVE YOURSELF A MISERY LITTLE CHRISTMAS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 9, 2020

As the coronavirus pandemic continues to wreak havoc on the arts community, The Ringwald Theatre has announced that they will not be renewing the lease on their performing space and will vacate by the end of November. The theatre has occupied that space for the past 14 years, but has been closed since March due to the pandemic.

A VERY GOLDEN GIRLS CHRISTMAS Will Come to The Ringwald Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Nov 1, 2019

Opening November 22nd, 2019 at The Ringwald Theatre in Ferndale, A Very Golden Girls Christmas: An Unauthorized Parody is a delightful mash-up of some of your favorite episodes of the beloved sit-com. This holiday, spend an evening with Rose, Blanche, Sophia, and Dorothy!

Review Roundup: What Did Critics Think of HEAD OVER HEELS at The Ringwald?
by Alan Henry - Jun 11, 2019

The regional premiere of Head Over Heels rocked The Ringwald from May 13 through June 10.

BWW Review: HEAD OVER HEELS at The Ringwald Has Got The Beat and Laughs!
by Katie Laban - May 16, 2019

Run, don't walk to The Ringwald to see their production of Head Over Heels! The production is the first one since the hot Broadway debut of the show that features songs of the 80s music icons, The Go-Gos, closed in January and will be at the beloved Michigan theatre until June 10th in Ferndale. The hilarious and inclusive musical celebrates love in its infinite varieties and includes iconic Go-Go's hits like 'We Got the Beat,' 'Our Lips Are Sealed,' and 'Vacation,' plus Belinda Carlisle's 'Heaven is a Place on Earth' and 'Mad About You,' and many more! It's the perfect show for The Ringwald's stage and the company does it marvelously. From the fantastic performances to the glorious costumes to the boppin' beat - The Ringwald's, Head Over Heels has it - and it should not be missed!

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.

CLUE Comes to The Ringwald Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Sep 17, 2018

To make a long story short (too late!), Clue-the classic board-game-turned-movie-now turns into a crowd-pleasing on-stage farce at The Ringwald Theatre, from October 5th through November 5th.

Photo Flash: Ringwald Presents THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 26, 2018

It's time to do the Time Warp again, as The Rocky Horror Show returns to The Ringwald Theatre this summer for a four week run of cross-dressing, sexual exploration, and science fiction.