John Lepard News

Williamston Theatre kicks off 2024 with a romantic comedy. Tickets for Maytag Virgin are available now.

Tipping Point Theatre (TPT) will continue its 16th theatrical season on November 29, 2023, with the Southeast Michigan premiere of A Very Northville Christmas by Robert Hawlmark and directed by Williamston Theatre's John Lepard.

Mid-Michigan's award-winning professional theatre company, Williamston Theatre, located at 122 S. Putnam Street in downtown Williamston, is celebrating the holidays with the return of one of its favorite duos Andrea Wollenberg and Mark Schenfisch in Murder for Two: Holiday Edition, Book & Music by Joe Kinosian, Book & Lyrics by Kellen Blair.

Discover the exciting 16th season at Tipping Point Theatre in Northville, featuring a beloved classic, Michigan premieres, and a hilarious holiday spoof. Get ready for a lineup of captivating performances and diverse theatrical offerings.

Mid-Michigan’s award-winning professional theatre company, Williamston Theatre, located at 122 S. Putnam Street in downtown Williamston, finishes Season 16 with the Michigan Premiere of Be Here Now by Deborah Zoe Laufer.

Mid-Michigan's award-winning professional theatre company, Williamston Theatre, located at 122 S. Putnam Street in downtown Williamston, starts 2023 with the Michigan Premiere of Wild Horses by Allison Gregory. Performances for this savagely funny show begin Thursday, January 26 and run through Sunday, February 26. Tickets are now on sale.

Mid-Michigan’s award-winning professional theatre company, Williamston Theatre, located at 122 S. Putnam Street in downtown Williamston, finishes out the 2021-2022 Season with the World Premiere of The Hat Box by Eric Coble.  Performances for this fun play about family secrets begin Thursday, July 14 and run through Sunday, August 14. Tickets go on sale Tuesday, June 21.

Mid-Michigan’s award-winning professional theatre company, Williamston Theatre, located at 122 S. Putnam Street in downtown Williamston, will start off 2022 with 9 Parts of Desire by Heather Raffo. 

Mid-Michigan's award-winning professional theatre company, Williamston Theatre, located at 122  S. Putnam Street in downtown Williamston, is thrilled to kick off Season 15 with This Wonderful  Life by Steve Murray. Performances for this beautiful holiday story begin Thursday, November 18 and run through Sunday, December 19. Tickets go on sale at Noon on Tuesday, October 26. 

On Saturday, February 27 Shakespeare Royal Oak will host a virtual play reading of the new original comedy Hope Canyon by Edward Nahhat. Tickets for this FREE event with a limited number available now at shakespeareroyaloak.com.

The Williamston Theatre has been awarded two grants from the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs (). The first is a $22,500 Operational Support Grant, which includes funds from the National Endowment for the Arts, and will support the general operations of the Williamston Theatre for the 2020-2021 Season. This grant will be a great source of support while the Theatre remains closed during the current health crisis.

The Williamston Theatre announces the cancellation of the remainder of its 2019-2020 season.  The productions of Alabaster and Be Here Now, scheduled for May through August, have been temporarily postponed.  The Theatre hopes to incorporate these beautiful plays into future seasons.  In addition, the Theatre will not resume public performances until sometime in 2021.

There's just one final week to submit votes for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Detroit Awards, brought to you by TodayTix! Vote today to make sure your favorite local theatre's achievements and performers are recognized!

We're heading into the final week of voting for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Detroit Awards, brought to you by TodayTix! Vote today to make sure your favorite local theatre's achievements and performers are recognized!

There's just two weeks left to vote for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Detroit Awards, brought to you by TodayTix! The people have spoken nominations are set, and now you can vote to make sure your favorite local theatre's achievements and performers are recognized!

There's just a few weeks left to make your voice heard and submit your votes for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Detroit Awards, brought to you by TodayTix! The people have spoken nominations are set, and now you can vote to make sure your favorite local theatre's achievements and performers are recognized!

It's December! Voting is now underway for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Detroit Awards, brought to you by TodayTix! Now you can vote to make sure your favorite local theatres and performers are recognized. Check out the first set of stats below.

Voting is NOW OPEN and the first votes are in for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Detroit Awards, brought to you by TodayTix! The nominees are set, and now you can vote to make sure your favorite local theatres and performers are recognized!

To launch the season of giving, the Williamston Theatre gives back! We'll be presenting readings of six plays a?" an entire season in a day. Readings begin at 10am and run through 10pm. The public is invited to come for one play, or stay for them all. This event is FREE and open to the public, no reservations are necessary. Information will be available in our lobby on several local charities doing amazing work in our community.

The Williamston Theatre has been awarded two grants from the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs (MCACA). The first is a $22,500 Operational Support Grant and will support the general operations of the Williamston Theatre for the 2019-2020 Season, which will include six productions and many special programs.