2016-17 Season Announcement
鈥淩omeo and Juliet鈥 Showboat鈥 The Wiz鈥 these wonderful, favorite shows will headline 蜜桃社区 Michigan University鈥檚 2016-17 season. Throw in a few crazy comedies, the Pulitzer-Prize winning Water by the Spoonful and a wonderful children鈥檚 tale complete with full size dragons and it will be a year of shows to brighten your spirits.鈥 鈥Joan Herrington, 蜜桃社区 Theatre Chair
by Christopher Durang
September 23 - October 8
This satirical comedy explores the impossible journey of parenting, the delicacy of children, and the unpredictability of the world we live in.
by William Shakespeare
October 7 - 16
Shakespeare鈥檚 most beloved romantic tragedy about the famous star-crossed lovers will be featured in period style this fall.
by Larry Shue
October 28 - November 6
This is a classic comedy of mistaken identity and cultural confusion! When the pathologically shy Charlie is assumed to be a foreigner, non-stop hilarity ensues as he is told more secrets than he ever cared to know!
music: Jerome Kern
book & lyrics: Oscar Hammerstein II
November 11 - 20
The University Theatre and the 蜜桃社区 School of Music are collaborating on this classic musical based on the best-selling novel of the same name by Kalamazoo native, Edna Ferber.
December 1 - 3
The Music Theatre Performance class of 2017 will share the stage with acclaimed Broadway actor Patrick Cassidy for this annual cabaret event.
by Deborah Brevoort
January 27 - February 12
In this poetic drama inspired by the tragic Pan Am 103 plane crash, the women of Lockerbie look to convert an act of hatred into an act of love that has no borders.
by Quiara Alegr铆a Hudes
February 10 - 19
This Pulitzer Prize-winning play is a deeply lyrical piece about everyday people trying to cleanse themselves from the constant struggle of substance abuse.
adapted for the stage by Tucker Rafferty
based on the book by Bruce Coville
March 10 - 19
Jeremy is trying to survive bullies, crushes, and sixth grade art class, when he finds himself responsible for a very unique egg. While raising a dragon, Jeremy learns to believe in magic, friendship, and the power of love.
music: Charlie Smalls
book & lyrics: William F. Brown
April 7 - 22
Motown meets the yellow brick road in this Tony Award-winning musical that needs no introduction!
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