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Devin Scillian's BASTARD to Open at Purple Rose Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 25, 2026

Devin Scillian's world-premiere dramedy Bastard, about two estranged brothers reckoning with their mother's death, will open the Purple Rose Theatre Company's 36th season in Chelsea, Michigan.

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 20, 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.

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!

Jeff Daniels-Helmed DIVA ROYALE & More Set for The Purple Rose Theatre Company 2023-2024 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 22, 2023

The Purple Rose Theatre Company has selected a hilarious lineup of plays for its 33rd season, featuring two world premieres and a well-loved revival.

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.

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.

World Premiere of Jeff Daniels' PICKLEBALL & More Announced for Purple Rose Theatre 2022-2023 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 7, 2022

The Purple Rose Theatre Company has announced its lineup of plays for its 32nd season, featuring three world premieres and a Michigan premiere play. PRTC Founder and Artistic Director, Jeff Daniels, kicks off the season with his twentieth world premiere play for The Purple Rose, “Pickleball”. Get the scoop on the full season!

BWW Review: WELCOME TO PARADISE at Purple Rose Theatre Company Is A Heartwarming New Play!
by Brian Stanczak-Tuscany - Jul 1, 2019

The world premiere of Welcome to Paradise, running through August 31st at the Purple Rose Theatre Company in Chelsea, is a fresh piece of theatre that will engage audience members throughout the entire performance. Welcome to Paradise, set in the Caribbean, centers around two people who, despite their age difference, find love and acceptance in each other. With a generation gap (or more) between them, they discover they have more in common with each other than they thought. Welcome to Paradise explores the true meanings of relationships, and how two people who meet as strangers can evolve into something much more.

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.

DIVA ROYALE Opens Purple Rose 28th Season
by Julie Musbach - Sep 5, 2018

The Purple Rose Theatre Company (PRTC) will open its 28th season with "Diva Royale", a world premiere comedy by founder Jeff Daniels. Tickets are on sale now.

Purple Rose Theatre Company Gives Wings To WILLOW RUN
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 1, 2018

The Purple Rose Theatre Company will conclude its stellar 2017-2018 season with Willow Run, an original play featuring the women behind local World War II efforts who became known as Rosie the Riveters. Tickets are on sale now.

The Purple Rose Theatre Presents WILLOW RUN
by Julie Musbach - May 9, 2018

The Purple Rose Theatre Company will conclude its stellar 2017-2018 season with Willow Run, an original play featuring the women behind local World War II efforts who became known as Rosie the Riveters. Tickets are on sale now.

Jeff Daniels' FLINT Opens Tonight at The Purple Rose in Detroit
by BWW News Desk - Jan 26, 2018

The best plays shine a light on the human condition. This January, The Purple Rose Theatre Company will illuminate a powerful story of hope, abandonment and what happens when good, hard-working people scream for fairness in an unfair world. 'FLINT' is a world premiere by Purple Rose founder Jeff Daniels.

Purple Rose Stages World Premiere of FLINT by Jeff Daniels
by Julie Musbach - Dec 21, 2017

The best plays shine a light on the human condition. This January, The Purple Rose Theatre Company will illuminate a powerful story of hope, abandonment and what happens when good, hard-working people scream for fairness in an unfair world. FLINT is a world premiere by Purple Rose founder Jeff Daniels.

Jeff Daniels' FLINT to Make World Premiere at The Purple Rose Theatre This Winter
by BWW News Desk - Dec 13, 2017

The best plays shine a light on the human condition. This January, The Purple Rose Theatre Company will illuminate a powerful story of hope, abandonment and what happens when good, hard-working people scream for fairness in an unfair world. 'FLINT' is a world premiere by Purple Rose founder Jeff Daniels.

The Purple Rose Theatre Hits 100-Play Milestone with VINO VERITAS
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 13, 2017

The Purple Rose Theatre Company celebrates its 100-play milestone by bringing back an audience favorite,  "Vino Veritas," by Detroit playwright David MacGregor.