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Meadow Brook Theatre To Open 59th Season With Thriller CATCH ME IF YOU CAN
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 23, 2025

Meadow Brook Theatre will launch its 59th season with the suspenseful thriller Catch Me If You Can, running October 8 – November 2, 2025, on the campus of Oakland University in Rochester Hills.

Photos: David Wells’ RADICAL EMPATHY World Premiere at Theatre NOVA
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 13, 2025

Theatre NOVA will present the world premiere of Radical Empathy by Ann Arbor playwright David Wells, running August 1–24, 2025, at Theatre NOVA, 410 W Huron St, Ann Arbor. See photos from the show.

World Premiere of RADICAL EMPATHY Comes to Theatre NOVA
by Stephi Wild - Jul 9, 2025

 Theatre NOVA, Ann Arbor's resident nonprofit professional theatre specializing in new plays will present the World Premiere of 'Radical Empathy' by Ann Arbor playwright, David Wells

World Premiere Of JORGE Comes to Theatre NOVA
by Stephi Wild - May 7, 2025

​​​​​​​Theatre NOVA, Ann Arbor's resident nonprofit professional theatre specializing in new plays will present the World Premiere of 'Jorge Borges Gives a Lecture on Anatomy' by Carla Milarch, with music by Michael Riccinto.

A CHRISTMAS CAROL Announced At Meadow Brook Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 7, 2024

Meadow Brook Theatre announced its annual production of A CHRISTMAS CAROL, bringing the classic holiday tale to life with performances starting in November.

Ken Ludwig's MORIARTY: A NEW SHERLOCK HOLMES ADVENTURE Opens the Season At Meadow Brook Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 20, 2023

The game's afoot when everyone's favorite detective returns in the Michigan premiere of Ken Ludwig's Moriarty: A New Sherlock Holmes Adventure. Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson are investigating the Bohemian king's stolen letters.

NOISES OFF Comes to Meadow Brook Theatre This Month
by Stephi Wild - May 16, 2023

In Noises Off, we join the cast of the fictional play “Nothing On” for a hysterical peek behind the curtain. In only hours they’ll be faced with opening night. Will they be able to pull things together? If they do, will they manage to keep them together for the run of their play, or will the flubbed lines, falling trousers and flying sardines keep the show from going on?

Photos: Inside Look at Theatre NOVA's Production of RELATIVITY
by Marissa Tomeo - May 28, 2022

Theatre NOVA, Ann Arbor’s resident nonprofit professional theatre, continues in-person productions with “Relativity” by Mark St. Germain, which runs May 27 through June 19, 2022.

Theatre NOVA Presents RELATIVITY This Month
by Stephi Wild - May 12, 2022

Theatre NOVA, Ann Arbor's resident nonprofit professional theatre, continues in-person productions with “Relativity” by Mark St. Germain, which runs May 27 through June 19, 2022. 

LADIES IN LAVENDER Announced At Meadow Brook Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 25, 2022

The Widdington sisters have lived a quiet life for years in Cornwall, England. Then one day in 1937, a handsome, young man washes up on the shore below their home. He's a talented violinist that was headed from Poland to America.

CLUE: ON STAGE Comes to Meadow Brook Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Sep 29, 2021

Six strangers, all with aliases – Colonel Mustard, Mrs. White, Mrs. Peacock, Mr. Green, Professor Plum and Miss Scarlet – gather for a mysterious dinner party at a remote mansion. When their host winds up dead, they race to find the killer.

Theatre NOVA Announces Return to In-Person Productions for 2021-2022
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 17, 2021

Theatre NOVA, Ann Arbor’s resident nonprofit professional theatre, has announced its return to in-person productions.

Photo Flash: First Look At BLITHE SPIRIT At Meadow Brook Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 23, 2019

While researching an upcoming novel, Charles Condomine invites an eccentric medium, Madame Arcati, to his home to conduct a séance with his wife, Ruth, and some friends. He doesn't know what to expect, but he certainly didn't think it would be the ghost of his late wife, Elvira, whom only he can see. Elvira is nothing like Ruth, and Charles finds himself frantically caught in the middle. 

Theatre Nova Presents The World Premiere Of DJWHITTINGTON'S KOOL KAT: A HIP-HOP PANTO
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 31, 2019

Theatre NOVA, Ann Arbor's professional theatre with an exclusive focus on new plays and playwrights, presents the world premiere of  a?oeDJ Whittigton's Kool Kat: A Hip-Hop Pantoa?? by Carla Milarch and R. MacKenzie Lewis.

Theatre NOVA Announces 2019-2020 Season
by Julie Musbach - Aug 5, 2019

Theatre NOVA, Ann Arbor's resident nonprofit professional theatre, is thrilled to announce its 2019-20 Season of Michigan and World Premieres. Proud to produce the hottest new plays at affordable prices, Theatre NOVA offers a subscription program as the best way to see quality programs at a discounted price. Subscribers can save up to 25% off single ticket prices and guarantee their seats for all our plays through August 2020.

Theatre NOVA's MAZEL TOV, JOHN LENNON By David Wells Extends Through April 21
by Julie Musbach - Apr 3, 2019

Due to overwhelming audience response and sold-out shows, Theatre NOVA, Ann Arbor's resident professional theatre with an exclusive focus on new plays and playwrights, is thrilled to announce an extension of its smash hit 'Mazel Tov, John Lennon' by David Wells. The world premiere was slated to run through April 14 but has been extended through Sunday, April 21 due to full houses, glowing audience response, and critical acclaim.

Photo Flash: MAZEL TOV, JOHN LENNON by David Wells at Theatre NOVA
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 22, 2019

Theatre NOVA, Ann Arbor's professional theatre with an exclusive focus on new plays and playwrights, presents the world premiere of "Mazel Tov, John Lennon" by David Wells.

Theatre NOVA To Produce World Premiere Of MAZEL TOV, JOHN LENNON By David Wells
by Julie Musbach - Mar 4, 2019

Theatre NOVA, Ann Arbor's professional theatre with an exclusive focus on new plays and playwrights, presents the world premiere of "Mazel Tov, John Lennon" by David Wells.

A FOX ON THE FAIRWAY Swings Into Meadow Brook Theatre
by Julie Musbach - Dec 21, 2018

The uptight members and staff of a private country club have life-and golf-all figured out. But when a friendly wager turns cutthroat, and sides are switched, it's time to roll up their sleeves and come out swinging.

Meadow Brook Theatre Presents ARSENIC AND OLD LACE
by BWW News Desk - Oct 3, 2018

Two sweet, older ladies who look like they wouldn't hurt a fly have been adding a dash of something special to their elderberry wine. Poison.