Avon Players opens its 80th season with the emotional musical, Come From Away, inspired by true events surrounding 9/11, running now through September 26, 2026, in Rochester Hills, Mich. With book, music, and lyrics by Irene Sankoff and David Hein, Come From Away features a high-energy folk score and a lot of heart. In my opinion, it is one of the most poignant plays ever penned. Canadians are widely known for their friendliness. On September 11, 2001, that hospitality was put to the … [Read more...]
REVIEW: Avon Players’ ‘Come From Away’ is a Rousing Celebration of the Human Spirit
September 13, 2026 by Leave a Comment
Commemorate the Amazing True Story of ‘Come From Away’ at Avon Players
August 22, 2026 by Leave a Comment
Inspiring musical celebrates generosity and charity in the face of tragedy Avon Players’ 80th season opens with Come From Away, a powerful musical inspired by true events, running September 11-26, 2026, in Rochester Hills, Mich. What began as an average Tuesday in a small town turned into an unexpected international sleepover when 38 planes carrying thousands of people from around the globe were diverted to the airport in the remote community of Gander, Newfoundland, on September 11, … [Read more...]
REVIEW: ‘Come From Away’ at Meadow Brook Theatre has Heart, Humour, and Humanity
March 22, 2026 by 1 Comment
Come From Away, a Tony-nominated musical, takes flight through April 12, 2026, at Meadow Brook Theatre (MBT) on the campus of Oakland University in Rochester, Michigan. With Book, Music, and Lyrics by Irene Sankoff and David Hein, Come From Away transports the audience on a unique journey through the eyes of 7,000 passengers and crew forced to land in Gander, Newfoundland, Canada on September 11, 2001. It also includes the perspectives of the Gander residents who rose to the challenge of … [Read more...]
‘Come From Away’ shares the uplifting stories of humanity in the face of tragedy
March 6, 2026 by Leave a Comment
Tony-nominated musical takes wing March 18 through April 12, 2026,at Meadow Brook Theatre on the campus of Oakland University in Rochester, Mich. What happened when the skies emptied on September 11, 2001? In Gander, Newfoundland, Canada, 38 jets carrying nearly 7,000 people from around the world arrived. “Gander, Newfoundland, was a fueling stop for transatlantic flights for decades,” explained Travis W. Walter, Meadow Brook Theatre artistic director. “The big airport was what … [Read more...]
Meadow Brook Theatre Announces 59th Season
March 22, 2025 by Leave a Comment
Meadow Brook Theatre's 2025-2026 season has something for everyone. With a mystery, a comedy, true life stories, and Rock 'n Roll. This season is filled with fun, laughter, and tunes to make you tap your toes. "We are excited to be announcing our 59th season; our staff and guest artists are looking forward to bringing this season to life!" said Cheryl Marshall, MBT Managing Director. "We've got a wonderfully entertaining lineup, and our fundraising event this summer will be one to … [Read more...]
REVIEW: Have You Heard? ‘The Angel Next Door’ at Meadow Brook Theatre is Comedy Gold
February 16, 2025 by Leave a Comment
The Angel Next Door is a love letter to the theatre where lovers are reunited, misunderstandings are untangled, and a happy ending is (mostly) guaranteed. Now at Meadow Brook Theatre (MBT) on the campus of Oakland University in Rochester, Michigan through March 9, 2025 Written by Paul Slade Smith, The Angel Next Door is adapted from Ferenc Molnar’s three-act farce, The Play at the Castle (1924) and MBT is one of the first theatres to produce Smith’s version of the show. All the … [Read more...]
Twin Tower’s Steel Dedication on 9/11 at Hero’s Point in Rochester
September 8, 2023 by Leave a Comment
The Rochester Fire Department is proud to announce that a piece of the 9/11 Twin Towers Steel (South Tower) is now permanently installed as a part of Heroes’ Point at the Rochester Fire Department in the City of Rochester. The Rochester Fire Department is hosting the Dedication of the Twin Towers Steel Installation on Monday, September 11 at 5:00 p.m. at the Rochester Fire Station, 277 E. Second Street in Downtown Rochester. “We are very proud that the Twin Tower Steel is finally in … [Read more...]
Dear Crabby, Is the Easter Bunny an Essential Employee?
April 8, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Dear Crabby, Ever since this pandemic started, our lives (and everyone else) have been turned upside down. In the midst of getting everything together to homeschool (!), I just looked at the calendar and realized this Sunday is Easter! Can we still have Easter or is now the time I fess up to the kids that my husband and I are the Easter Bunny? Thanks! Josephine Cottontail Dear Josephine Cottontail, Ahh, yes. Right about now your inbox and Facebook feed should be flooded with ads for … [Read more...]
