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The Purple Rose Theatre Company
The Purple Rose Theatre Company is the home of world-class, original American theatre in Chelsea, MI.
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Don't Miss Out Again on Sold-Out Shows: Early Access for Next Season

With the sell-out success of our current season, be sure to get PRIORITY BOOKING for the 2025-2026 season and book your tickets 3 weeks before the General Public!

How? Donate $250 or more, either online or by calling the Box Office, before July 22:

  • Tuesday, July 22: Priority Booking sales begin

  • Tuesday, August 12: General Public sales begin

Donors who have given $250 or more since July 22, 2024 qualify for early access. Priority Booking is a rolling 365-day period. Please call the Box Office to confirm eligibility.

SEPT 25 – DEC 21, 2025

A 20th Anniversary Production by Jeff Daniels

Directed by Rhiannon Ragland

Two very different sisters get themselves into an outrageous pickle with an old high school boyfriend, a chaotic church social and a secret family recipe for Christmas sausage.

Contains adult language and subject matter.

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Featuring: Jon Bennett, Matt Bogart*, Jamie Elvey*, Rusty Mewha*, Kristin Shields*, Kate Thomsen*

Stage Management: TBA

Designers: TBA

*Working under contract with Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors & Stage Managers in the United States

JAN 29 – MAR 8, 2026

A World Premiere by Richard Johnson

Directed by Jeff Daniels

In paying tribute to timeless automobiles, The Classic King paints a comic and heartbreaking portrait of three veteran used-car salesmen at a Metro Detroit dealership, struggling to cope with a changing industry and modern customers. When a sharp Gen Z salesman joins the team, he proposes a daring scheme to save the dealership — and its “dinosaur” salesmen — from extinction.

Contains adult language and subject matter.

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Featuring: TBA

Stage Management: TBA

Designers: TBA

*Working under contract with Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors & Stage Managers in the United States

APR 2 – MAY 31, 2026

A Michigan Premiere by Steven Dietz

Directed by David Bendena

Something’s afoul on the private golf course at Merlinville-Sur-Mer — namely the body of Hercule Poirot’s newest client. Acclaimed playwright Steven Dietz brings the famed Belgian detective to life to solve one of Agatha Christie’s most intricate whodunits. Of course, there are the host of usual — and — unusual suspects. A cast of six versatile actors embody a myriad of characters as they navigate the twists and turns of this lively and fun new adaptation. You won’t want to miss a thrilling moment of this comic mystery.

Contains adult language and subject matter.

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Featuring: TBA

Stage Management: TBA

Designers: TBA

*Working under contract with Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors & Stage Managers in the United States

JUN 25 – AUG 30, 2026

A World Premiere by Carey Crim

Directed by Kate Thomsen

Emma is getting married. Again. For the fourth time, actually. But she’s determined that this one will be the one. Gathering her less-than-enthusiastic best friends, they revisit each of Emma’s previous weddings, leading to a hilarious romp through the decades, complete with ’80s hair, dial-up internet, Boone’s Farm wine and the enduring power of friendship.

You may recognize outdoor campers Emma, Robyn and Sallie Ben from our 2024 hit summer comedy What Springs Forth. Emma’s Wedding(s) is a standalone story will appeal to fans of the original as well as welcome new audiences.

Contains adult content and subject matter.

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Featuring: TBA

Stage Management: TBA

Designers: TBA

*Working under contract with Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors & Stage Managers in the United States

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