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The Purple Rose Theatre

137 Park Street
Chelsea, MI 48118

Upcoming Shows

Emma's Wedding(s)

Jun 25 – Aug 30, 2026

Emma's Wedding(s) is a world-premiere comedy by Carey Crim about Emma, who is getting married for the fourth time, determined that this one will be...


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Review: A GENTLEMAN’S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER at Avon Players


by Emily Schenk - June 02, 2026

A production of A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder is only as strong as its many moving parts, and this cast delivered them with delicious precision. The women of the show were far more than romantic interests orbiting Monty’s schemes—they were a dazzling constellation all their own. Hosan...

Review: HAMILTON at The Fisher Theatre


by Emily Schenk - May 05, 2026

Hamilton is the room where it happens—a history remix that’s not throwing away its shot at dazzling you with rhyme, rhythm, and revolution. Founding fathers trade powdered wigs for mic drops as ambition rises faster than the tempo, and duels come with both pistols and punchlines. This production...

Review: THE LION KING at Broadway Grand Rapids


by Brian Hilbrand - April 21, 2026

The Lion King has been touring North America for more than 23 years, and during that time has welcomed over 25 million theatergoers, making it North America’s longest-running and most-attended Broadway tour. Having already played more than 10,000 performances in over 90 cities across North America...

Review: FIDDLER ON THE ROOF at Stagecrafters


by Emily Schenk - April 18, 2026

Fiddler on the Roof follows Tevye, a poor milkman in Anatevka, and his five daughters who choose love over arranged marriages, challenging Tevye’s beliefs about faith and family....

Review: LUCKY STIFF at University Of Michigan Flint Theatre


by Emily Schenk - March 28, 2026

Lucky Stiff is a musical comedy that felt like the perfect combination of Weekend at Bernie’s mixed with the play Noises Off. It was funny, zany, and completely unpredictable....

Review: THE OUTSIDERS at The Fisher Theatre


by Emily Schenk - March 07, 2026

Do you want to see a show with some of the most exciting and breathtaking stage combat you’ve ever seen? Do you want to see a cast perform some of the most buttery smooth vocals currently on tour? Then I implore you to get tickets for The Outsiders performing at the Fisher Theatre through March 15...

Review: DANCING WITH THE STARS LIVE at Fox Theatre


by Emily Schenk - March 02, 2026

it’s hard for me to pick a favorite performance of the night, but if I had to pick one that stands out, it was when Brandon Armstrong and Britt Stewart danced to Hit Me With A Hot Note And Watch Me Bounce. Every season, I see these two get criminally overlooked on the show! Brandon Armstrong is a ...

Review: DISNEY ON ICE PRESENTS ROAD TRIP ADVENTURES at Van Andel Arena


by Brian Hilbrand - February 06, 2026

True to the show's name, we hit the road with Mickey Mouse and his pals for a ride for some “Road Trip Adventures”.  Mickey, Minnie, and Goofy invite the audience to embark on an interactive and memory-rich adventure to iconic Disney destinations....

Review: HELL'S KITCHEN at Fisher Theatre


by Emily Schenk - December 18, 2025

The national touring cast of Hell‘s Kitchen arrives at The Fisher Theatre. Hell’s Kitchen features pop hits from Grammy Award-winning Alicia Keys. Hell‘s Kitchen is a story of a young girl growing up in Manhattan trying to chase her dreams, find love, and navigate the city....

Review: MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET at The Fox Theatre


by Emily Schenk - December 17, 2025

Doris Walker, played by Ellie Baker, was the star of the show, and in more ways than one, her angelic voice and quick wit really played into the fast-talking talking powerful female, Macy’s exact executive, her child, and charisma was matched only by The Man and Red himself. Kris Kringle brought j...

Past Shows

Bert & Trixie Visit the Vet

Bert & Trixie Visit the Vet

Jun 20 – Aug 31, 2025

Four pets in a veterinarian’s waiting room plan an escape when they begin to suspect one of them is in danger. A comedy about what...

My Mother and the Michigan/Ohio War

My Mother and the Michigan/Ohio War

Apr 3 – May 25, 2025

Izzy’s history buff husband Freddy had a dream: a full-scale reenactment of The Michigan-Ohio War.  But when a bizarre papier-mâché accident leaves Izzy a widow,...

Fourteen Funerals

FeaturedFourteen Funerals

Feb 6 – Mar 9, 2025

It’s weird when city girl Sienna gets a cryptic phone call about the untimely deaths of some distant family members in small-town Blissfield, Indiana. Weirder...

New Comedy
What Springs Forth

What Springs Forth

Jun 21 – Aug 31, 2024

Three middle-aged women, friends since college, embark on what was billed as a high end wellness spa retreat only to discover one of them, with...

The Antichrist Cometh

FeaturedThe Antichrist Cometh

Mar 22 – May 25, 2024

The Antichrist Cometh is a comedy about a happily married man who discovers that he might be the Antichrist. Will he be able to enjoy a...

New Comedy
Diva Royale

FeaturedDiva Royale

Oct 6 – Mar 2, 2024

Diva Royale is extended through March 2, 2024! First staged at The Purple Rose in 2018, this evening of side-splitting hilarity follows three midwestern stay-at-home moms...

Comedy
Under Ceege

Under Ceege

Oct 17

"Under Ceege" explores the relationship between a mother and son, as they face the challenge of the sale by the son of her recently deceased...

Miles & Ellie

Miles & Ellie

Jun 20 – Aug 31, 2013

Miles and Ellie are two American teenagers in love when a youthful misunderstanding breaks them apart. Flash forward 20 years and a divorced and disenchanted...

33 Variations

33 Variations

Mar 28 – Jun 1, 2013

In 19th century Austria, Ludwig van Beethoven works obsessively over a commission he cannot seem to complete. In present day, musicologist Katherine Brandt struggles to...

The Meaning of Almost Everything

The Meaning of Almost Everything

Jan 10 – Mar 9, 2013

Step right up folks and grab a seat for the hilarious and sometimes painful circus that is life! Two men will astound you with their...

Superior Donuts

Superior Donuts

Sep 20 – Dec 15, 2012

Arthur Przybyszewski has just about given up on everything: a social life, the chance of romance and most of all his family’s long standing Chicago...

Videos


FIDDLER ON THE ROOF in Michigan FIDDLER ON THE ROOF
The Encore Musical Theatre Company (6/04-7/19) PHOTOS VIDEOS
Oliver! in Michigan Oliver!
The Berman Center for Performing Arts (7/17-7/26)
Guys & Dolls in Michigan Guys & Dolls
Bay City Players (4/24-5/09)
Chicago – The Band in Michigan Chicago – The Band
Fox Theatre (6/29-6/29)
How I Became a Pirate in Michigan How I Became a Pirate
DeWitt Main Theatre (6/05-7/17)
Blood at the Root in Michigan Blood at the Root
The Hilberry Gateway (3/06-4/03)
SIX in Michigan SIX
Cobb Great Hall (12/01-12/06)
The Old Man and The Old Moon (Large Cast Edition) in Michigan The Old Man and The Old Moon (Large Cast Edition)
The Hilberry Gateway (10/16-10/25)
THE NUTCRACKER by The United European Ballet in Michigan THE NUTCRACKER by The United European Ballet
Temple Theatre (11/05-11/05)
Outdoor Summer Concert: Michigan Philharmonic in Michigan Outdoor Summer Concert: Michigan Philharmonic
Ford House (8/14-8/14)