REVIEW: Meadow Brook Theatre’s ‘Vanities: The Musical’ is an Honest and Humorous Coming-of-Age Chronicle of Friendship

Celebrating the power of friendship, the Michigan premiere of Vanities: The Musical, runs through April 13, at Meadow Brook Theatre (MBT) on the campus of Oakland University in Rochester, Michigan. With book by Jack Heifner and music and lyrics by David Kirshenbaum, Vanities: The Musical focuses on the lives of three best friends from a small Texas town. At first blush, a production with ‘vanity’ in the title might seem superficial. However, this musical has depth, which is uncovered … [Read more...]

‘Vanities: The Musical’ at Meadow Brook Theatre

Musical runs March 19 through April 13, 2025, on the campus of Oakland University Three best friends support each other through 30 years of lives and loves, disappointments, and dreams. Mary, Joanne, and Kathy start as cheerleaders in Texas. As they grow and become sorority sisters, housewives, and more, this funny and poignant musical follows along to show that, although times may change, good friends are always there for each other. Vanities: The Musical, with a book by Jack Heifner … [Read more...]