Matt Letscher News

Jeff Daniels’ Purple Rose Theatre Company in Chelsea, Michigan has partnered with Cascades Humane Society of Jackson, Michigan for six Adoption Nights, in which the public can adopt animals at the theatre. Learn how to attend.

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.

A few lucky, unsuspecting audiences were surprised with a special treat last month when Jeff Daniels, appeared onstage in The Purple Rose Theatre Company (PRTC)'s production of “OFFICE CHRISTMAS PARTY GRINCH IN FIGHT WITH RUDOLPH POLICE CALLED.”

Television stars, sports luminaries, entertainment industry executives, Television Academy leadership and corporate partners competed in the golf tournament at the Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, California, Monday, Oct. 3.

Watch the trailer for the third and finals season, which stars Bad Bunny, Scoot McNairy, José María Yázpik, Luis Gerardo Méndez, Alberto Guerra, Luisa Rubino, Alfonso Dosal, Mayra Hermosillo, Matt Letscher, Manuel Masalva, Alejandro Edda, and Gorka Lasaosa.

Set in the 90s, when the globalization of the drug business ignites, Season 3 examines the war that breaks out after Felix’s arrest. As newly independent cartels struggle to survive political upheaval and escalating violence, a new generation of Mexican kingpins emerge

Set in the 90s, when the globalization of the drug business ignites, Season 3 examines the war that breaks out after Felix’s empire splinters.

The star-studded 19thAnnual EmmysGolf Classic raised $335,000 for the Television Academy Foundation. Proceeds from the fundraiser, co-sponsored by STAPLES Center Premium Seating, will benefit the nonprofit Foundation's renowned educational programs.

Narcos: Mexico will launch as a new Netflix original series later this year. Shifting away from Colombia, where Narcos spent three seasons, Narcos: Mexico will explore the origins of the modern drug war by going back to its roots, beginning at a time when the Mexican trafficking world was a loose and disorganized confederation of independent growers and dealers. Witness the rise of the Guadalajara Cartel in the 1980s as Félix Gallardo (Diego Luna) takes the helm, unifying traffickers in order to build an empire. When DEA agent Kiki Camarena (Michael Peña) moves his wife and young son from California to Guadalajara to take on a new post, he quickly learns that his assignment will be more challenging than he ever could have imagined. As Kiki garners intelligence on Félix and becomes more entangled in his mission, a tragic chain of events unfold, affecting the drug trade and the war against it for years to come.

On the next episode of DC'S LEGENDS OF TOMORROW on The CW titled "The Legion of Doom", The Legends are determined to find and rescue Rip (Arthur Darvill), but first must focus on locating the Spear of Destiny.

GAPS IN THE FOSSIL RECORD, a world premiere by Matt Letscher, is the next play slated to appear at The Purple Rose Theatre Company as part of its 25th anniversary season.

GAPS IN THE FOSSIL RECORD, a world premiere by Matt Letscher, is the next play slated to appear at The Purple Rose Theatre Company as part of its 25th anniversary season.

Barry (AKA THE FLASH, played by Grant Gustin) toys with the idea of telling Patty (Shantel VanSanten) about his secret identity and a new villain able to slow down time (The Turtle, played by Aaron Douglas) on this week's ep of THE FLASH.

Since its founding 25 years ago by actor/playwright and Chelsea native, Jeff Daniels, the Purple Rose Theatre Company (PRTC) has been 'the beacon of American Theatre,' championing new American plays and playwrights and offering a unique apprentice program that is training the next generation of arts leaders. Tonight, October 26, Detroit Public Television (DPTV) will air a special one-hour long documentary, PURPLE ROSE 25 YEARS, celebrating the rich history and contributions the PRTC has made since it was established in 1991.

The Purple Rose Theatre Company is proud to announce its 25th Anniversary Script Preview Tour, coming to a venue near you in the Summer of 2015!

The Purple Rose Theatre Company (PRTC) has announced the 2015 / 2016, 25th Anniversary Season, which will feature a world premiere play by Purple Rose Founder, Emmy Award- winning actor & award-winning playwright, Jeff Daniels, a world premiere by PRTC Associate Artist, silverscreen & television sensation, Matt Letscher, and a Purple Rose take on two beloved classic comedies. The theatre company's 25th professional season will include: The Casting Session by Jeff Daniels, The Odd Couple by Neil Simon, Gaps in the Fossil Record by Matt Letscher, and Morning's At Seven by Paul Osborn. 

The Purple Rose Theatre Company is proud to announce its 25th Anniversary Script Preview Tour, coming to a venue near you in the Summer of 2015!

A copy-cat villain (Devon Graye) takes up the moniker of 'The Trickster' and Barry (Grant Gustin) and Det. West (Jesse L. Martin) team up with the original Trickster (Mark Hamill) to try and stop him. But before that, the writers throw a curve ball at us. ..Grab a seat, we'll get you up to speed on tonight's ep, 'Tricksters.'

The Screen Actors Guild Foundation has hired development executive, TV/film producer and actor Lainie Strouse as its new Director of Development. Strouse will manage all fundraising and development for the SAG Foundation.

Fasten your seat belts. It's going to be a bumpy episode. Season 7 of CASTLE picked up exactly where Season 6 left off, with bride-to-be Kate Beckett (Stana Katic) looking down at the fireball that used to be ill-fated groom Richard Castle's (Nathan Fillion) car. After making her way down the slope, dirt kicking up on her mother's wedding gown, she reached toward the car, only to have the flames slap back her hands. The look on her face, thinking her beloved was gone---heck, even I teared up and I knew he wasn't dead.