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
‘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...]
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...]
Million Dollar Quartet rocks ‘n rolls into Meadow Brook Theatre
April 7, 2026 by Leave a Comment
The 1956 jam session-inspired musical runs April 22 through May 17, 2026 at Meadow Brook Theatre on the campus of Oakland University in Rochester, Michigan. For one day in 1956, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, and Elvis Presley held an impromptu jam session that would go down in history. Through Million Dollar Quartet, audiences get to drop in and hear the songs and stories they shared. Million Dollar Quartet, with a book by Colin Escott and Floyd Mutrux and the original concept … [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...]
Discover Newfound Friends at Meadow Brook Theatre
March 9, 2026 by Leave a Comment
Special One-Night Fundraising Event Brings Real-Life Heroes from Gander to Meadow Brook Theatre In conjunction with the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, and Meadow Brook Theatre’s production of Come From Away, Meadow Brook Theatre will host a powerful, one-night-only fundraising event on March 23 from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. There will be a moderated panel hosted by Artistic Director, Travis Walter, featuring four special guests from Newfoundland whose … [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...]
REVIEW: See Your Rights Through Fresh Eyes in Meadow Brook Theatre’s ‘What the Constitution Means to Me’
February 16, 2026 by Leave a Comment
One woman’s personal journey with an important historical document becomes an opportunity for enlightenment in What the Constitution Means to Me, running through March 8, 2026, at Meadow Brook Theatre (MBT) on the campus of Oakland University in Rochester, Mich. The statement, “It’s my constitutional right!” often gets thrown around whenever someone is trying to defend their actions. While the U.S. Constitution is a valuable component in our lives, how well do any of us intimately understand … [Read more...]
‘What the Constitution Means to Me’ uses Humor and Heartbreak
February 2, 2026 by Leave a Comment
Powerful, personal play runs February 11 through March 8, 2026,on the campus of Oakland University in Rochester, Mich. “What the Constitution Means to Me is one of the most meaningful plays I’ve ever seen,” says Travis W. Walter, Meadow Brook Theatre artistic director. Dani Cochrane as Heidi. Photo courtesy of Sean Carter Photography Cheryl Turski as Heidi. Photo courtesy of Sean Carter Photography As a teenager, playwright Heidi Schreck travelled the country speaking and … [Read more...]
Rochester Community Concert Band Presents “Epic Journey”
February 2, 2026 by Leave a Comment
The guest conductor for the evening is Mike Szczgielniak The Rochester Community Concert Band (RCCB), celebrating its 10th Anniversary Season, invites you to an exciting evening of music with its concert Epic Journey on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 620 Romeo Street in Rochester, Michigan. Admission is free, with donations gratefully accepted. This dynamic program explores musical journeys both heroic and reflective, featuring euphonium soloist … [Read more...]
