REVIEW: Save-the-Date to See ‘Always a Bridesmaid’ at Meadow Brook Theatre

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...]

‘Always a Bridesmaid’ rounds out Meadow Brook Theatre’s 59th season

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...]

Meadow Brook Theatre Announces 59th Season

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...]

Watch a Weekend Go Wackily Awry in Avon Players’ ‘Farce of Habit’

Check in for hilarity in this gloriously preposterous southern-fried romp Comic collisions and merry misunderstandings will amuse Metro Detroit audiences as Avon Players presents Farce of Habit, running January 10-25, 2025 in Rochester Hills, Michigan. The Reel ‘Em Inn is one of the finest little fishing lodges in the Ozarks. Innkeeper D. Gene Willburn (Chris Stepnitz) wants nothing more than a quiet weekend on the lake. However, he faces a series of increasingly wacky … [Read more...]