Dearly beloved… You are invited to enjoy the matrimonial mayhem of Always a Bridesmaid, running through June 21, 2026, at Meadow Brook Theatre (MBT) on the campus of Oakland University in Rochester, Michigan. Wedding season is upon us, and there’s no better way to celebrate it and the end of another successful MBT season than by enjoying a hilarious behind-the-scenes look at bridal blunders in the comedy Always a Bridesmaid. This show is the brainchild of writers Jones Hope Wooten. As in … [Read more...]
REVIEW: Save-the-Date to See ‘Always a Bridesmaid’ at Meadow Brook Theatre
May 31, 2026 by Leave a Comment
REVIEW: Avon Players’ ‘A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder’ is Clever and Comical
May 23, 2026 by Leave a Comment
Another memorable Avon Players’ season closes with the devilishly wicked musical A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder, running until June 6, 2026, in Rochester Hills, Michigan. Based on the 1907 novel Israel Rank: The Autobiography of a Criminal. The show was written by Steven Lutvak (music and lyrics) and Robert Freedman (book and lyrics). The opening musical number, “Prologue,” sets the tone for what is to come – “For those of you of weaker constitution. For those of you who … [Read more...]
‘Always a Bridesmaid’ rounds out Meadow Brook Theatre’s 59th season
May 17, 2026 by Leave a Comment
Laugh-out-loud comedy from the writers of The Golden Girls, runs May 27 through June 21, at Meadow Brook Theatre (MBT) on the campus of Oakland University in Rochester, Michigan. A promise made at a senior prom leads to a lifetime commitment for four women. Thirty years ago, Libby Ruth, Deedra, Monette, and Charlie promised they would be bridesmaids for each other. These Southern gals are determined to honor their vows—for better, worse, or hysterical chaos—with every walk down the … [Read more...]
The Rochester Symphony Orchestra Presents “Reassurance and Peace”
May 17, 2026 by Leave a Comment
The Rochester Symphony Orchestra will present “Reassurance and Peace,” an evening of live orchestral music, on Friday, May 22, at 8:00 p.m. at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church in Rochester, Michigan. Maestro Zeljko Milicevic will conduct the performance. The program will feature works by Carl Maria von Weber, Michael Torke, and George Gershwin’s “Porgy and Bess Concert Suite No. 1” and “Walking the Dog.” The orchestra will feature clarinetist Staff Sgt. Nick Thompson of “The … [Read more...]
Emergency Boil Water Advisory for Rochester Hills
May 10, 2026 by 1 Comment
Rochester Hills residents in the northwest portion of the community are now under a Boil Water Advisory as the once leaking Great Lakes Water Authority (GLWA) main in Auburn Hills has now broken. The system is currently stable because Rochester Hills switched into their emergency operational state, however the drop in pressure during that transition necessitates the Boil Water Advisory.Effective immediately, the City of Rochester Hills is also issuing an emergency water restriction for … [Read more...]
Boil Water Advisory Issued for Northwest Portion of Rochester Hills
May 6, 2026 by Leave a Comment
A Boil Water Advisory has been issued for an area in the northwest portion of Rochester Hills and southwest Oakland Township due to a drop in water pressure levels. At approximately 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 6, the Great Lakes Water Authority (GLWA) wasinvestigating a potential leak that caused water pressure levels to drop below 20 PSI. Whenevera water system loses pressure for any significant length of time, bacteria contamination mayoccur, and these precautionary measures are … [Read more...]
Laugh Along with the Homicidal Hilarity of ‘A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder’ at Avon Players
May 4, 2026 by Leave a Comment
A distant heir to a family fortune sets out to speed up the line of succession by using a great deal of charm… and a dash of murder. Avon Players’ 79th season ends with the knock-‘em-dead, uproarious hit musical A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder, running May 22-June 6 in Rochester Hills, Michigan. When the low-born Monty Navarro (Adam Wager) finds out that he's eighth in line for an earldom in the lofty D'Ysquith family, he figures his chances of outliving his predecessors are … [Read more...]
Meijer to Open New Grocery Format Store in Rochester Hills on May 6
May 1, 2026 by Leave a Comment
Meijer is opening a new 47,000-square-foot Meijer Grocery format store on May 6 at 1495 N. Rochester Road. in Rochester Hills. The new location will bring fresh, high-quality groceries and everyday low prices to area customers through a convenient, streamlined shopping experience. The store replaces the former Hollywood Market, which opened in 2007 and closed in January 2025. Rochester Media was invited for a sneak peak of the new store. Workers were putting the finishing touches on displays, … [Read more...]
REVIEW: Relive Rock ‘n Roll History with ‘Million Dollar Quartet’ at Meadow Brook Theatre
April 26, 2026 by Leave a Comment
Welcome to Sun Studios, where one night, four future musical legends made history. Million Dollar Quartet tells their story and runs through May 17, 2026, at Meadow Brook Theatre on the campus of Oakland University in Rochester, Michigan. We all have that one artist or band we wish we could have seen live. Can you imagine being in a room with the Father of Rockabilly, the King of Rock ‘n Roll, The Killer, and The Man in Black? With a book by Colin Escott and Floyd Mutrux and the … [Read more...]
Stoney Creek Theatre Company Presents High-Energy Spring Musical Footloose
April 9, 2026 by Leave a Comment
Get Ready to Cut Loose Stoney Creek Theatre Company is thrilled to present its spring musical production of Footloose, an electrifying show filled with dynamic dancing, unforgettable music, and a powerful story about youth, freedom, and community. Based on the iconic 1984 film, Footloose follows teenager Ren McCormack as he moves to a small town where dancing is banned. Determined to challenge the status quo, Ren inspires his peers to stand up for self-expression and joy—sparking a … [Read more...]
