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Williamston Theatre to Receive $15,000 Grant From the National Endowment for the Arts
by Stephi Wild - Jan 31, 2024

Williamston Theatre has announced that it has been approved by the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) for a Grants for Arts Projects award of $15,000.

Williamston Theatre Kicks Off 2024 With Romantic Comedy MAYTAG VIRGIN
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 12, 2024

Williamston Theatre kicks off 2024 with a romantic comedy. Tickets for Maytag Virgin are available now.

Williamston Theatre to Present Staged Reading of THE MOUTH OF THE SOUTH by Allison Gregory
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 17, 2023

Join Williamston Theatre for the Dark Nights in Billtown Series as they present 'The Mouth of the South' by Allison Gregory. This staged reading features Emily Sutton-Smith as Martha Mitchell, the controversial and outspoken wife of Attorney General John Mitchell.

A VERY WILLIAMSTON CHRISTMAS Comes to Williamston Theatre This Month
by Stephi Wild - Nov 8, 2022

Mid-Michigan’s award-winning professional theatre company, Williamston Theatre, located at 122 S. Putnam Street in downtown Williamston, is celebrating the holiday season with the World Premiere of A Very Williamston Christmas by Robert Hawlmark.

Williamston Theatre Presents The NNPN Rolling World Premiere Of TRACY JONES
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 28, 2022

Mid-Michigan’s award-winning professional theatre company, Williamston Theatre, located at 122 S. Putnam Street in downtown Williamston, presents Tracy Jones by Stephen Kaplan as part of a. National New Play Network Rolling World Premiere. Performances for this funny and touching play begin Thursday, May 19 and run through Sunday, June 19. Tickets are now on sale.

Williamston Theatre Announces Play-A-Thon
by Stephi Wild - Nov 25, 2020

Giving Tuesday is the official launch of the holiday giving season.  In 2020, Williamston Theatre is presenting its fourth annual Giving Tuesday Play-A-Thon on Tuesday, December 1 starting at 11:00am.

Williamston Theatre Presents THE FIRE TOUR
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 5, 2020

The Williamston Theatre presents The Fire Tour, a historic audio tour that details five fires that occurred in the Williamston business district in 1877, 1895, 1915, 1928, and 1938, and how those fires shaped the landscape of the town over the past 150 years. The tour allows the listener to walk through Williamston to each location and listen to the stories through eyewitness recollections and commentary from Williamston historian Mitch Lutzke. It features the voices of residents David Jones and Cloyce O'Dell, with narration by Emily Sutton-Smith.

Williamston Theatre's Production Of THESE MORTAL HOSTS is Streaming Online
by Stephi Wild - Apr 4, 2020

Mid-Michigan's award-winning professional theatre company, Williamston Theatre, located at 122 S. Putnam Street in downtown Williamston, presents the Michigan Premiere of These Mortal Hosts by Eric Coble. Public performances were canceled due to the current coronavirus pandemic, but a limited time online streaming version of the show is available. a?oeVirtuala?? tickets are now on sale through April 26.

Williamston Theatre Announces Cast Change for IN OUT OF ORBIT
by BWW News Desk - May 17, 2018

Mid-Michigan's award winning professional theatre company, Williamston Theatre, located at 122 S. Putnam Street in downtown Williamston, is proud to announce the World Premiere of Out of Orbit by Jennifer Maisel.  Performances begin Today, May 17 and run through Sunday, June 17.  Tickets are now on sale.

Williamston Theatre Announces Cast Change for IN OUT OF ORBIT
by A.A. Cristi - May 15, 2018

Mid-Michigan's award winning professional theatre company, Williamston Theatre, located at 122 S. Putnam Street in downtown Williamston, is proud to announce the World Premiere of Out of Orbit by Jennifer Maisel.  Performances begin Thursday, May 17 and run through Sunday, June 17.  Tickets are now on sale.

Williamston Theater Presents The World Premiere Of OUT OF ORBIT
by Julie Musbach - Apr 25, 2018

Mid-Michigan's award winning professional theatre company, Williamston Theatre, located at 122 S. Putnam Street in downtown Williamston, is proud to announce the World Premiere of Out of Orbit by Jennifer Maisel. Performances begin Thursday, May 17 and run through Sunday, June 17. Tickets are now on sale.

Williamston Theater Presents A National New Play Network Rolling World Premiere
by Stephi Wild - Feb 23, 2018

Mid-Michigan's award winning professional theatre company, Williamston Theatre, located at 122 S. Putnam Street in downtown Williamston, is proud to announce the National New Play Network Rolling World Premiere of Doublewide by Stephen Spotswood. Performances begin Thursday, March 22 and run through Sunday, April 22. Tickets go on sale Tuesday, February 27 at Noon.

Williamston Theatre Announces Giving Tuesday Event
by BWW News Desk - Nov 16, 2017

Over the past several years, Giving Tuesday has evolved into a national effort to raise money for worthy causes in communities across the country. This year, the Williamston Theatre is honoring the support of its donors by presenting a full season's worth of play readings, all day long. On Tuesday, November 28 the Williamston Theatre will hold a marathon of staged readings of six plays. The event is free and open to the public. Attendees are welcomed to attend all or individual readings. Gracie's Contemporary Bistro in Williamston is a sponsor of the event.

Williamston Theatre Announces Giving Tuesday Event
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 8, 2017

Over the past several years, Giving Tuesday has evolved into a national effort to raise money for worthy causes in communities across the country. This year, the Williamston Theatre is honoring the support of its donors by presenting a full season's worth of play readings, all day long. On Tuesday, November 28 the Williamston Theatre will hold a marathon of staged readings of six plays. The event is free and open to the public. Attendees are welcomed to attend all or individual readings. Gracie's Contemporary Bistro in Williamston is a sponsor of the event.

Two Ingham County Arts Organizations Receive High Marks
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 15, 2016

The Williamston Theatre and the Lansing Art Gallery have been recognized for excellence with scores above 95 on their annual applications for grant funding from the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs (MCACA).

Williamston Theatre to Conclude 10th Season New Annie Martin Play SUMMER RETREAT
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 29, 2016

Mid-Michigan's award winning professional theatre company, Williamston Theatre, located at 122 S. Putnam Street in downtown Williamston, heads to the lake for the World Premiere of Summer Retreat by Annie Martin.   Performances begin Thursday, July 14 and run through Sunday, August 21.  Tickets for this madcap comedy are now on sale.

Williamston Theatre Receives Shubert Foundation Grant
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 1, 2016

The Williamston Theatre has announced that the The Shubert Foundation has awarded the Williamston Theatre with a $15,000 Theatre Grant. This is the second year that the Foundation has provided support for the Williamston Theatre.

Williamston Theatre to Stage TOO MUCH, TOO MUCH, TOO MANY, 1/28-2/28
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 8, 2016

Mid-Michigan's award winning professional theatre company, Williamston Theatre, located at 122 S. Putnam Street in downtown Williamston, starts 2016 with Too Much, Too Much, Too Many by Meghan Kennedy.  Performances begin Thursday, January 28 and run through Sunday, February 28.  Tickets for this bittersweet yet touchingly funny drama go on sale Tuesday, January 28.

2015 Wilde Awards Winners Announced!
by Tyler Peterson - Sep 1, 2015

It was yet another Wilde night at West Bloomfield's Berman Center for the Performing Arts, as Michigan's professional theater community gathered for The 14th Annual Wilde Awards presented by EncoreMichigan.com. Established in 2002, The 2015 Wilde Awards honored the best productions, performances and technical accomplishments of the recently concluded 2014-15 season.

Williamston Theatre to Host Staged Reading of ADDITIONAL PARTICULARS, 7/26
by Tyler Peterson - Jul 7, 2015

The Williamston Theatre will present a staged reading of the comedy Additional Particulars by Ed Simpson on Sunday, July 26 at 7pm. Tickets for the fundraiser are $35 and will be available by calling the Theatre at (517) 655-7469 or going online at www.williamstontheatre.org beginning July 6. Williamston Theatre's Artistic Director Tony Caselli will direct, and tickets include a post-reading wine reception.

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