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Open Book Theatre Company

1621 West Road
Trenton, MI 48183

Open Book Theatre Company is a theatre in Michigan.

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Photo Review: BROOKS & DUNN 2026 Neon Moon Tour

Photo Review: BROOKS & DUNN 2026 Neon Moon Tour

by Brian Hilbrand · September 29, 2026

Brooks & Dunn, the best-selling country duo of all time and most-awarded artists in CMA history, extend their NEON MOON TOUR into 2026. The Country Music Hall of Famers brought their “don’t miss” (Whiskey Riff) live show to Acrisure Amphitheater on Friday, September 25, with special guests Wil…

Photo Review: Willow Avalon and David Lee Murphy

Photo Review: Willow Avalon and David Lee Murphy

by Brian Hilbrand · September 29, 2026

In 2025, her songs 'Tequila and Whiskey' and 'Homewrecker' went viral on TikTok. Soon after, Avalon released her debut album, Southern Belle Raisin' Hell, on January 17, 2025. She used her mugshot from a previous arrest for the album's cover. David Lee Murphy is best recognized by his massive hit…

Photo Review: Craig Morgan

Photo Review: Craig Morgan

by Brian Hilbrand · September 13, 2026

Some people know innately who they are and what they stand for. Within minutes of any interaction with Craig Morgan, it’s clear God, family, and country are his foundation. The veteran hitmaker continues to celebrate those pillars on his new EP, American Soundtrack. “I try to celebrate God, f…

Photo Review: Alabama: Live In Concert

Photo Review: Alabama: Live In Concert

by Brian Hilbrand · September 13, 2026

It’s the kind of story you read about in books and watch on the big screen at the movies. For the band ALABAMA, it’s not just a story; it’s their life. It’s a classic American tale of rags to riches. From humble beginnings picking cotton in the fields to international stars that went on to s…

Photo Review: Josh Groban  Stage, Screen, and Symphony tour

Photo Review: Josh Groban Stage, Screen, and Symphony tour

by Brian Hilbrand · September 2, 2026

We were fortunate to head back to the Acrisure Amphitheater last weekend, this time to hear Tony®, EMMY®, and five-time GRAMMY® Award-nominated singer, songwriter, actor, and philanthropist Josh Groban take the stage for his “Stage, Screen, and Symphony” tour in Grand Rapids, Michigan.  The …

Review: THOMAS RHETT: 'SOUND TRACK TO LIFE TOUR' at Acrisure Amphitheater

Review: THOMAS RHETT: 'SOUND TRACK TO LIFE TOUR' at Acrisure Amphitheater

by Brian Hilbrand · August 26, 2026

We were fortunate to head back out to the Accurasure Amplitheatre last weekend for the Thomas Rhett The Soundtrack to Life tour, with special guests Conner Smith and Emily Ann Roberts (who had a very Dolly Parton-style approach to singing and storytelling).…

Review: LINDSEY STIRLING’S DUALITY TOUR at Acrisure Amphitheater

Review: LINDSEY STIRLING’S DUALITY TOUR at Acrisure Amphitheater

by Brian Hilbrand · August 22, 2026

We were fortunate to attend the second-to-last stop on Lindsey Stirling’s Duality Tour, after her most recent album of the same name. This concert came at the right time for me personally, as I had gotten some rough news earlier in the day, that was very unexpected, and had debated attending the s…

Photo Review: Mary Kutter and Junior Brown, Special Guest for  Hank Williams, Jr.

Photo Review: Mary Kutter and Junior Brown, Special Guest for Hank Williams, Jr.

by Brian Hilbrand · August 16, 2026

Kentucky-raised and Nashville-based, Mary Kutter writes songs that live in the gray area, blurring genre lines and creative narratives. Drawing from country storytelling and rock-leaning intensity, her music favors sharp images over easy answers. As both a songwriter and recording artist, Kutter gra…

Photo Review: Hank Williams, Jr. @Acrisure Amphitheater, Friday, August 14th, 2026

Photo Review: Hank Williams, Jr. @Acrisure Amphitheater, Friday, August 14th, 2026

by Brian Hilbrand · August 16, 2026

Hank Williams, Jr.'s rescheduled tour stop this past Friday at the Acrisure Amphitheater was nothing short of impressive and worth the wait from the original date, which was moved due to wildfire smoke from Canada reducing the Air quality in Michigan, and making it not good to be outside for extend…

Past Shows

12 total · showing 1–10

A Doll’s House, Part 2

Sep 6 – Sep 29, 2024

A Doll’s House, Part 2 at Open Book Theatre is a compelling exploration of autonomy and gender roles, set fifteen years after Nora Helmer's departure from her family. Directed by Wendy Katz Hiller, the cast features Krista Schafer as Nora and Jessica Boehmer as her daughter...

Nollywood Dreams

Nollywood Dreams

Jan 13 – Feb 12, 2023

A ROMANTIC COMEDY ABOUT DREAMING BIG. It’s the 90s, and the “Nollywood” film industry is exploding. Ayamma dreams of leaving her job at her parents’ travel agency and becoming a star. When she auditions for a new film by Nigeria’s hottest director, tension flares with his former...

The Children

The Children

Nov 11 – Dec 11, 2022

Two retired nuclear scientists reside in an isolated cottage by the sea as the world around them crumbles. Together they are going to live forever on yogurt and yoga, until an old friend arrives with a frightening request. The Children by Lucy Kirkwood runs now through Dec. 11th...

The Taming

The Taming

Sep 9 – Oct 9, 2022

In this hilarious, raucous, all-female power-play inspired by Shakespeares Shrew, Miss America contestant Katherine has political aspirations to match her beauty pageant ambitions. All she needs to revolutionize the American government is the help of one ultra-conservative...

Too Heavy For Your Pocket

Too Heavy For Your Pocket

May 13 – Jun 12, 2022

Sally and Tony, and their neighbors Bowzie and Evelyn, are working to build a solid foundation for themselves and their growing families outside of Nashville. As Sally gets her beauty school license and Bowzie attends Fisk on scholarship, the world is looking wide with...

The Lifespan of a Fact

The Lifespan of a Fact

Mar 18 – Apr 16, 2022

Jim Fingal is a fresh-out-of-Harvard fact checker for a prominent but sinking New York magazine. John DAgata is a talented writer with a transcendent essay about the suicide of a teenage boyan essay that could save the magazine from collapse. When Jim is assigned to fact check...

Marjorie Prime

Marjorie Prime

Jan 21 – Feb 20, 2022

Its the age of artificial intelligence, and 85-year-old Marjorie a jumble of disparate, fading memories has a handsome new companion whos programmed to feed the story of her life back to her. What would we remember, and what would we forget, if given the chance? In this richly...

The Wickhams: Christmas at Pemberley

The Wickhams: Christmas at Pemberley

Nov 19 – Dec 19, 2021

Welcome back to Jane Austens Regency England. Pemberleys servants navigate their own drama downstairs in the kitchen while preparing the holiday for the Darcys guests. But their work is interrupted by the unwelcome arrival of Lydias husband George Wickham the sworn enemy of Mr...

This Random World: The Myth of Serendipity

This Random World: The Myth of Serendipity

Sep 10 – Oct 10, 2021

**This show was slated for April 2020, and was cancelled due to social distancing measures. Were so excited to announce that well be opening our 8th season with this play!Mining the comedy of missed connections, THIS RANDOM WORLD asks the serious question of how often we travel...

Making New Friends During the Zombie Apocalypse

Making New Friends During the Zombie Apocalypse

Mar 4 – Mar 22, 2021

Tessa's been on the road, fighting for survival during the Zombie apocalypse. While looking for fresh supplies in an abandoned home she stumbles upon a computer that seems to have an open video chat. Written by Joseph Zettelmaier, directed by Krista Schafer Ewbank, featuring...

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