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Jeff Daniels to Direct World Premiere of THE CLASSIC KING At Purple Rose Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 6, 2026

The Purple Rose Theatre Company will present the world premiere of THE CLASSIC KING, a new comedy by Richard Johnson, directed by Jeff Daniels. The play follows veteran car salesmen navigating a changing industry and generational divide.

THE CLASSIC KING Comes to The Purple Rose Theatre Company
by Stephi Wild - Jan 5, 2026

The Purple Rose Theatre Company (PRTC) has announced the winter production of their 35th season, “The Classic King” a world-premiere comedy by Richard Johnson. Tickets are on sale now.

NORMA & WANDA Comes to The Purple Rose Theatre Company
by Stephi Wild - Sep 2, 2025

​​​​​​​The Purple Rose Theatre Company (PRTC) has announced the first production of their 35th season, “Norma & Wanda” a 20th Anniversary production of the comedy by Jeff Daniels, which originally premiered at The Purple Rose in 2005.

BERT & TRIXIE VISIT THE VET To Have World Premiere at Purple Rose Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - May 21, 2025

The Purple Rose Theatre Company (PRTC) has announced the final production of their 34th season, “Bert & Trixie Visit the Vet” a World Premiere comedy written by Matt Letscher. Tickets are on sale now.

FOURTEEN FUNERALS Comes to The Purple Rose Theatre Company
by Stephi Wild - Jan 6, 2025

The Purple Rose Theatre Company (PRTC) has announced the second production of their 34th season, “Fourteen Funerals” a Michigan Premiere comedy written by Eric Pfeffinger. Tickets are on sale now.

Purple Rose Opens 34th Season With OFFICE CHRISTMAS PARTY GRINCH IN FIGHT WITH RUDOLPH POLICE CALLED
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 16, 2024

The Purple Rose Theatre Company announced the World Premiere of OFFICE CHRISTMAS PARTY GRINCH IN FIGHT WITH RUDOLPH POLICE CALLED, written and directed by Jeff Daniels, to open its 34th season.

Purple Rose Culminates 33rd Season With World Premiere WHAT SPRINGS FORTH
by A.A. Cristi - May 23, 2024

The Purple Rose Theatre Company concludes its 33rd season with the world premiere of the comedy WHAT SPRINGS FORTH by Carey Crim.

THE ANTICHRIST COMETH Comes to The Purple Rose Theatre Company This Month
by Stephi Wild - Mar 8, 2024

The Purple Rose Theatre Company (PRTC) has announced the second production of their 33rd season, “The Antichrist Cometh” by beloved playwright, David MacGregor. Tickets are on sale now.

DIVA ROYALE Extends at The Purple Rose Theatre Company
by Stephi Wild - Jan 9, 2024

 The Purple Rose Theatre Company (PRTC) has announced the extension of their hit comedy, “Diva Royale” by Jeff Daniels. Learn more about the show here and find out how to get tickets!

The Purple Rose Theatre Company Opens Season With DIVA ROYALE
by Stephi Wild - Sep 29, 2023

The Purple Rose Theatre Company (PRTC) has announced the first production of their 33rd season, the remount of “Diva Royale” by Jeff Daniels. Learn more about the upcoming show here!

PRTC Ends 32nd Season With World Premiere Play A JUKEBOX FOR THE ALGONQUIN
by Stephi Wild - Jun 9, 2023

​​​​​​​The Purple Rose Theatre Company (PRTC) has announced the final production of their 32nd season, “A Jukebox for the Algonquin” a World Premiere play by Paul Stroili. Tickets are on sale now.

The Purple Rose Theatre Company to Continue 32nd Season With World Premiere Play IN COMMON
by Blair Ingenthron - Apr 15, 2023

The Purple Rose Theatre Company (PRTC) has announced the third production of their 32nd season, “In Common” a World Premiere play by Quinn D. Eli. Tickets are on sale now.

Michigan Premiere of HUMAN ERROR to Open at The Purple Rose Theatre Company in February
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 25, 2023

The Purple Rose Theatre Company has announced the second production of their 32nd season, “Human Error” a Michigan Premiere comedy by Eric Pfeffinger. Tickets are on sale now.

World Premiere of PICKLEBALL by Jeff Daniels to Kick Off The Purple Rose Theatre Company's 32nd Season in September
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 31, 2022

 The Purple Rose Theatre Company will begin their 32nd season of plays with “Pickleball” a world premiere by Jeff Daniels. Tickets are on sale now. In a wild comedy about America’s fastest growing sport, four below average players must overcome their own limitations in order to achieve greatness in a game that has nothing to do with pickles.

Purple Rose Continues 31st Season With SHERLOCK HOLMES AND THE ADVENTURE OF THE GHOST MACHINE
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 7, 2022

The Purple Rose Theatre Company will continue their 31st season of plays with “Sherlock Holmes and the Adventure of the Ghost Machine” a world premiere by David MacGregor. Tickets are on sale now.

Purple Rose Returns To Live Performances With UNDER CEEGE
by Stephi Wild - Dec 16, 2021

The Purple Rose Theatre Company (PRTC) will open its 31st season with “Under Ceege” a World Premiere by Inkster, MI native Jeffry Chastang. Tickets are on sale now.

Sherlock Holmes And Watson Return To The Purple Rose For Part II Of David MacGregor's Trilogy
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 31, 2019

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Purple Rose Theatre Company Rounds Out 2018-2019 Season with World Premiere WELCOME TO PARADISE
by Sarah Hookey - May 16, 2019

The Purple Rose Theatre Company (PRTC) will continue its 28th season with "Welcome to Paradise", a world premiere by Julie Marino. Tickets are on sale now. Performances run from Thursday, June 20 through Saturday, August 31, 2019. Previews with reduced-price tickets are available through Thursday, June 27. Opening night is Friday, June 28.

Purple Rose Theatre Company Presents ALL MY SONS
by Stephi Wild - Mar 7, 2019

The Purple Rose Theatre Company (PRTC) will continue its 28th season with "All My Sons", an American classic by Arthur Miller. Tickets are on sale now.

Purple Rose Theatre Opens NEVER NOT ONCE This Month
by BWW News Desk - Jan 24, 2019

The Purple Rose Theatre Company (PRTC) will continue its 28th season with "Never Not Once", a world premiere by Carey Crim. Tickets are on sale now.