Farmers Alley Theatre News

Farmers Alley Theatre is thrilled to open its 12th terrific season with a new chamber version of one of literature's greatest tales, Lerner & Loewe's soaring classic, Camelot a?" running October 4th through the 27th.  From the iconic composing team that gave us My Fair Lady and Brigadoon, Lerner & Loewe's lush score will soar like never before at our downtown Kalamazoo home at 221 Farmers Alley.

Farmers Alley Theatre for Young Audiences returns this summer with the charming musical, A YEAR WITH FROG AND TOAD, running July 27th through August 3rd.  Based on the beloved series of children's books by Arnold Lobel that has delighted generations of kids, and featuring bright new songs by the Tony Nominated team of Robert & Willie Reale, this hour-long adaptation of the Broadway musical is sure to delight children of all ages, especially those aged 3-to-10.

Farmers Alley Theatre concludes its eleventh season with the Tony Award Triple Crown Winner (Best Musical! Best Book! Best Score!) that's part flesh, part felt and a whole lot of heart. The hilarious puppet musical Avenue Q will be running July 19th through August 11th at 221 Farmers Alley, right in the heart of Downtown Kalamazoo. With a smart and clever script by Jeff Whitty, and joyous and tuneful songs by Robert Lopez & Jeff Marx, Avenue Q is the exact kind of entertainment we need right now that's both emotionally moving and riotously funny.

Farmers Alley Theatre presents the Five Time Tony Winning Musical, FUN HOME, running June 7-23 at our original location in downtown Kalamazoo.

An industry presentation of RE-WIRE will be held on Thursday, May 9th at 3pm & 7pm in New York City. RE-WIRE is a new play written by Thomas and Judy Heath, under the direction of Karen Carpenter (Love, Loss & What I wore), and starring Geneva Carr (Hand to God, Bull) & Stephen Wallem (Nurse Jackie).

Farmers Alley Theatre is thrilled to welcome back Scott Moreau to West Michigan for a special, one-weekend only concert event: LATE & ALONE: An Intimate Portrait of Johnny Cash this April 12th & 13th.  Farmers Alley audiences will remember Scott from our record-breaking production of Million Dollar Quartet at the Little Theatre on Oakland Drive in December of 2016.  Scott directed that Sold-Out Run and pulled double duty as he portrayed the Man in Black himself, Johnny Cash.

Farmers Alley Theatre presents the Southwest Michigan premiere of the acclaimed Tony Award winning new play, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, based on the best-selling book of the same name. Running March 15-31, Farmers Alley Theatre is also pleased to announce that thanks in large part to several local organizations, we will be reinstating our Student Ticket Initiative for this production, which provides free student tickets to those who wish to attend the show (subject to availability). "This is a story about a uniquely gifted young adult, that we feel is very important for students to have the opportunity to see, without the barrier of a ticket price," states Executive Director Adam Weiner.

Farmers Alley Theatre has announced the return of its popular Children's Series Programming with the lovable play, LILLY'S PURPLE PLASTIC PURSE! Based on the beloved series of books by author Kevin Hendes, this new adaptation by Kevin Kling is sure to captivate and amuse children of all ages. Performed in our intimate 100-seat space, Farmers Alley Theatre is the perfect venue for kids to up-close to the actors and really get lost in the story. LILLY'S PURPLE PLASTIC PURSE runs February 15-24 with many weekend and after-school performance start times.

Just in time for Valentine's Day - the Kalamazoo Civic Theatre is delighted to announce an exciting 90th Season special event!

FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, presents Scott Moreau in Late and Alone: An Intimate Portrait of Johnny Cash on April 2nd, 2019 at 9:30 PM. Using anecdotes from Johnny's autobiography, multiple interviews, live concerts and documentaries, Scott tells Johnny's story with the artist's own words and songs. Featuring more than 20 songs from Johnny's 40+ years in the music business , Scott creates a stripped down look into the life of this American icon. 

Just in time for Valentine's Day - the Kalamazoo Civic Theatre is delighted to announce an exciting 90th Season special event!

Farmers Alley Theatre is proud to present the Southwest Michigan premiere of the acclaimed Tony Award winning new play, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, based on the best-selling book of the same name. Running March 15-31, Farmers Alley Theatre is also pleased to announce that thanks in large part to several local organizations, we will be reinstating our Student Ticket Initiative for this production, which provides free student tickets to those who wish to attend the show (subject to availability). This is a story about a uniquely gifted young adult, that we feel is very important for students to have the opportunity to see, without the barrier of a ticket price, states Executive Director Adam Weiner.

Farmers Alley Theatre has announced the return of its popular Children's Series Programming with the lovable play, LILLY'S PURPLE PLASTIC PURSE! Based on the beloved series of books by author Kevin Hendes, this new adaptation by Kevin Kling is sure to captivate and amuse children of all ages. Performed in our intimate 100-seat space, Farmers Alley Theatre is the perfect venue for kids to up-close to the actors and really get lost in the story. LILLY'S PURPLE PLASTIC PURSE runs February 15-24 with many weekend and after-school performance start times.

Actor, musician and songwriter Jeremiah Downes will present a new evening of his original songs at Farmers Alley Theatre January 18-19, 2019 at 7:30PM. The evening will star Madge Dietrich (First Broadway National tour of Kinky Boots) and Evan Gallagher-Frace (Winner of New York City's Rising Star 2 at RISE NYC) with performances by Logan Dolence, Joriah Fleming, Matthew Lanyi, Alyssa Meeuwsen and Cara Palombo.

Actor, musician and songwriter Jeremiah Downes will present a new evening of his original songs at Farmers Alley Theatre January 18-19, 2019 at 7:30PM. The evening will star Madge Dietrich (First Broadway National tour of Kinky Boots) and Evan Gallagher-Frace (Winner of New York City's Rising Star 2 at RISE NYC) with performances by Logan Dolence, Joriah Fleming, Matthew Lanyi, Alyssa Meeuwsen and Cara Palombo.

Farmers Alley Theatre will present the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winning drama Doubt, a parable this February. Director D. Terry Williams (A Doll's House, Part 2) has assembled an amazing cast headlined by Dwandra Nickole Lampkin (The Christians, The Conviction of Lady Lorraine) as Sister Aloysius and Andy Hoff (TV's Mad Men, Criminal Minds) as Father Flynn. John Patrick Shanley's 90 minute one-act will run February 8-24 at Farmers Alley Theatre, right in the heart of downtown Kalamazoo.

Just in time for Valentine's Day - the Kalamazoo Civic Theatre is delighted to announce an exciting 90th Season special event!

We are pleased to announce the winners for the 2018 BroadwayWorld Detroit Awards, brought to you by BroadwayHD! Nominations were reader-submitted and voted on by you - the local theatergoers!

Actor, musician and songwriter Jeremiah Downes will present a new evening of his original songs at Farmers Alley Theatre January 18-19, 2019 at 7:30PM. The evening will star Madge Dietrich (First Broadway National tour of Kinky Boots) and Evan Gallagher-Frace (Winner of New York City's Rising Star 2 at RISE NYC) with performances by Logan Dolence, Joriah Fleming, Matthew Lanyi, Alyssa Meeuwsen and Cara Palombo.

It's the last week to vote for the 2018 BroadwayWorld Detroit Awards, brought to you by BroadwayHD! Readers are already setting records as they vote for their favorites. Regional productions, touring shows, and more are all included in the awards, honoring productions which opened between October 1, 2017 through September 30, 2018. Our local editors set the categories, our readers submitted their nominees, and now you get to vote for your favorites! Voting will continue through December 31st, 2018.