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See a Horrifyingly Festive Holiday Show, Craft Your Heart Out, Enjoy the '12 Drags of Christmas,' Meet Poet Morgan Parker
Trouble recuperating from Thanksgiving? We all know the holiday season can be stressful, especially when loud-mouthed family members may feel emboldened to let [...]Read more about See a Horrifyingly Festive Holiday Show, Craft Your Heart Out, Enjoy the '12 Drags of Christmas,' Meet Poet Morgan Parker
Why the Ringwald Theatre’s Vince Kelley Wrote a Christmas Show About Barbra Streisand
When the curtain rises on the Ringwald Theatre’s latest production, “Jingle Babs,” audiences will be transported to 1967 New York City. Amongst the glitz and [...]Read more about Why the Ringwald Theatre’s Vince Kelley Wrote a Christmas Show About Barbra Streisand
See Mariah Belt a Modern Christmas Classic in Detroit, Commemorate World AIDS Day, Get Your PRISM Chorus Holiday Show Tickets
Whether you’re planning to bathe yourself in every drop of holiday splendor you can squeeze out of the 2023 holiday season or just hoping it will go quickly, [...]Read more about See Mariah Belt a Modern Christmas Classic in Detroit, Commemorate World AIDS Day, Get Your PRISM Chorus Holiday Show Tickets
Vince Kelley Left Michigan. When He Came Back, He Found a Family Who Changed Everything.
When the Ringwald Theatre’s “Who’s Holiday” star Vince Kelley took his first steps into the big wide world after high school nearly 20 years ago, he couldn’t [...]Read more about Vince Kelley Left Michigan. When He Came Back, He Found a Family Who Changed Everything.
Queer Things to Do: Put on Your Slutty Gay Costume, Go See a Scary Show, Watch Shudder's New Queer Horror Series
As we near the end of a year that has already been chock-full of horror thanks to the general state of, well, nearly everything, lean in to the abject terror of [...]Read more about Queer Things to Do: Put on Your Slutty Gay Costume, Go See a Scary Show, Watch Shudder's New Queer Horror Series
The Ringwald Announces Its Second Season at Affirmations and, Naturally, It Features The Golden Girls
Theater lovers, get out your calendars. Live entertainment is back in full swing at Ferndale’s The Ringwald Theatre, whichwill feature all-new shows, a musical [...]Read more about The Ringwald Announces Its Second Season at Affirmations and, Naturally, It Features The Golden Girls
Affirmations Could've Saved My Sister's Life. Now That They've Fully Reopened, They Can Still Save Others.
While most open spaces exude an emptiness, Affirmations' 17,000-square feet in Ferndale doesn't feel like that at all. It feels like a safe space the moment I [...]Read more about Affirmations Could've Saved My Sister's Life. Now That They've Fully Reopened, They Can Still Save Others.
Pop That Cork! The Ringwald Theatre's First Season at Affirmations Just Might Be Their Queerest Yet
The Ringwald Theatre has announced its much-anticipated 2021-2022 season, the first in their new performance space at Affirmations LGBTQ+ community [...]Read more about Pop That Cork! The Ringwald Theatre's First Season at Affirmations Just Might Be Their Queerest Yet
Golden Girls Christmas' a Fun Holiday Hit
Theatre Review: A Very Golden Girls Christmas The Ringwald Now through Dec. 16 (Fridays, Saturdays and Mondays at 8 p.m., Sunday at 5 p.m.) Unauthorized drag [...]Read more about Golden Girls Christmas' a Fun Holiday Hit
Firsts, Classics and Future Projects: An Overview of The Ringwald Theater's Upcoming Shows
Now steadily into the start of its second decade in existence, fans of Ferndale's Ringwald Theatre will know it for its seasons of uncharacteristic takes on [...]Read more about Firsts, Classics and Future Projects: An Overview of The Ringwald Theater's Upcoming Shows
Preview: The Ringwald Does 'Debbie' to Debut July 12
By Anne Kiley FERNDALE — Opening July 12 at The Ringwald Theatre is "Debbie Does Dallas: The Musical" that tells the famous rags-to-riches story. Debbie Benton [...]Read more about Preview: The Ringwald Does 'Debbie' to Debut July 12
The Cake' Runs at Ringwald Theatre Through Dec. 10
Running Nov. 16 through Dec. 10, The Ringwald Theatre is "The Cake," a topical story about two worlds colliding and the choice to accept or reject change. The [...]Read more about The Cake' Runs at Ringwald Theatre Through Dec. 10
4 Performances of 'The Laramie Project' at The Ringwald Sept. 14–17
FERNDALE — In honor of Matthew Shepard, 20 years after his murder, The Ringwald presents a four-show engagement of "The Laramie Project," a landmark play by [...]Read more about 4 Performances of 'The Laramie Project' at The Ringwald Sept. 14–17
The Ringwald Theatre Performs 'Merrily We Roll Along' Through Mid-March
In 1981 George Furth and Stephen Sondheim collaborated to refresh a classic 1934 play "Merrily We Roll Along" by George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart. The '80s [...]Read more about The Ringwald Theatre Performs 'Merrily We Roll Along' Through Mid-March
Ringwald Opens Their Sondheim Spring Season with 'Merrily We Roll Along'
FERNDALE — The Ringwald Theatre's Sondheim Spring begins with a five-week run of Merrily We Roll Along on Feb. 16, playing through March 19. Merrily—aka the [...]Read more about Ringwald Opens Their Sondheim Spring Season with 'Merrily We Roll Along'
The Ringwald Theatre Presents Midwestern Debut of 'Let the Right One In'
Usually horror and romance don't mix, but they blend perfectly in the classic Swedish story, "Let the Right One In." Originally a novel, the story has been [...]Read more about The Ringwald Theatre Presents Midwestern Debut of 'Let the Right One In'
Ringwald Does 'The Time Warp Now' with Rocky Horror
BY TANYA GAZDIK, ENCORE MICHIGAN FERNDALE – It's hard to go wrong with a classic like The Rocky Horror Show and The Ringwald's treatment does not [...]Read more about Ringwald Does 'The Time Warp Now' with Rocky Horror
Camp until it hurts, then gender-bend
By Robert Bethune I think the Who Wants Cake? guys at The Ringwald Theatre took an oath for their current show, "The Facts of Life: The Lost Episode." I think [...]Read more about Camp until it hurts, then gender-bend
Silence: The Musical' is Howling with Laughs at The Ringwald
By Patrice Nolan, Encore Michigan FERNDALE – At long last, it's Hannibal Lecter as you've never seen him! He sings! He dances! He chews the fat with Clarice [...]Read more about Silence: The Musical' is Howling with Laughs at The Ringwald
The Legend of Georgia McBride
It's a smashing success from The Ringwald Theatre in Ferndale – he's young, he's broke, his landlord's knocking at the door, and he's just found out his wife [...]Read more about The Legend of Georgia McBride
Gay Fan Fiction Wanted
Media Director Brandy Joe Plambeck and Artistic Director Joe Bailey of The Ringwald Theatre in Ferndale are sounding a call for new, original one-act plays [...]Read more about Gay Fan Fiction Wanted
1984' At Williamston Theatre
WILLIAMSTON — Williamston Theatre takes a turn at classic literature with the Michigan premiere of 1984 by George Orwell, adapted by Michael Gene [...]Read more about 1984' At Williamston Theatre
Local Theaters Join in Solidarity for Ghostlight Project
Joe Plambeck and Joe Bailey sit in The Ringwald Theatre green room surrounded by a showcase of posters representing their work over the last ten years. They [...]Read more about Local Theaters Join in Solidarity for Ghostlight Project
Review: 'Georgia McBride' and the Craft of Drag at The Ringwald
By Tanya Gazdik The Ringwald presents the Michigan premiere of The Legend of Georgia McBride by Matthew Lopez runs through Jan. 30. The Ringwald Theatre is [...]Read more about Review: 'Georgia McBride' and the Craft of Drag at The Ringwald
The SantaLand Diaries' And 'Season's Greetings' 12/16-12/22
FERNDALE — Opening Dec. 16 at Ferndale's Ringwald Theatre and playing through Dec. 22 is the return of the comedic duo of "The SantaLand Diaries" and [...]Read more about The SantaLand Diaries' And 'Season's Greetings' 12/16-12/22
Campfire' Opens at The Ringwald Theatre
FERNDALE — Prolific Michigan playwright Joseph Zettelmaier's newest play, Campfire, has opened at The Ringwald Theatre for it's tenth season. This horrifying [...]Read more about Campfire' Opens at The Ringwald Theatre
Wilde Awards Honor Best Productions, Performances of 2015-16 Professional Theater Season
Planet Ant Theatre's original comedy "Antenna" was honored with three 2016 Wilde Awards, including a Best Performance nod to Lauren Bickers (center). Photo: [...]Read more about Wilde Awards Honor Best Productions, Performances of 2015-16 Professional Theater Season
The Ringwald Celebrates 10th Season of Unpredictable Theatre
Brandy Joe Plambeck and Joe Bailey sit in The Ringwald Theatre green room surrounded by a showcase of posters representing their work over the last ten years. [...]Read more about The Ringwald Celebrates 10th Season of Unpredictable Theatre
The Ringwald: Something Else to Feel Pride In
By Amy J. Parrent It's Pride Month, and time to celebrate with – what else – some theater. Lucky for everyone, The Ringwald Theatre has rolled a seven – the [...]Read more about The Ringwald: Something Else to Feel Pride In
Are You a Heather?'
FERNDALE — The Ringwald Theatre continues its Season of Classics with the Detroit premiere of "Heathers the Musical" by Kevin Murphy and Laurence [...]Read more about Are You a Heather?'
Left-Coaster Turned Mitten-Stater: A Rising Star In Theater World
By Amy J. Parrent Theater artist Emilio Rodriguez's story of two teen boys in an LGBT homeless shelter will be included in the Michigan Playwrights' Festival [...]Read more about Left-Coaster Turned Mitten-Stater: A Rising Star In Theater World
Review: Ringwald's 'Streetcar' is 'Stellaaar'
By David Kiley "A Streetcar Named Desire" plays through Monday, Dec. 7 at 8 p.m. on Friday, Saturday and Monday nights with 3 p.m. Sunday matinees. Ticket [...]Read more about Review: Ringwald's 'Streetcar' is 'Stellaaar'
The Stars Align At Wilde Awards
WEST BLOOMFIELD – Theater professionals from across Michigan gathered Aug. 31 for The 2015 Wilde Awards ceremony at The Berman Center for the Performing Arts. [...]Read more about The Stars Align At Wilde Awards
Man's Enormous Problems Explored In The Whale
Gay playwright Samuel Hunter wrote the award-winning play The Whale, a touching look into the psyche of a gay man after the loss of his lover. FERNDALE – The [...]Read more about Man's Enormous Problems Explored In The Whale
Bawdy 'Beaches' Dispels Movie Version's Sentimentality
By Tanya Irwin "Beaches Be Trippin'" The Ringwald Theatre 22742 Woodward Ave., Ferndale July 11-Aug. 3, 2016; Saturday and Monday evenings at 8 p.m., Sunday [...]Read more about Bawdy 'Beaches' Dispels Movie Version's Sentimentality
'10 Naked Men' Lets It (Almost) All Hang Out
by John Quinn 10 Naked Men The Ringwald Theatre 22742 Woodward Ave., Ferndale May 15-June 8; Friday, Saturday and Monday evenings at 8 p.m., Sunday matinees [...]Read more about '10 Naked Men' Lets It (Almost) All Hang Out
Nothing To Lose And A Vision To Gain
By John Quinn Ken (Richard Payton) and Rothko (Dennis Kleinsmith) contemplate red in the second production of Open Book Theatre Company's inaugural season. [...]Read more about Nothing To Lose And A Vision To Gain
A Show Not Written By Monkeys With Typewriters
By Amy J. Parrent "All in the Timing" continues in repertory at the Hilberry Theatre through Jan. 31. Photo: Hilberry Theatre So, Hilberry, it's pretty smart [...]Read more about A Show Not Written By Monkeys With Typewriters
A Chekhov In The Win Column For The Ringwald
By John Quinn Con (Jonathan Davidson) makes an offering to Nina (Katie Terpstra) in Aaron Posner's Stupid Fucking Bird at Ferndale's Ringwald Theatre. Photo: [...]Read more about A Chekhov In The Win Column For The Ringwald
Haste Lays Waste In Fair Verona
By Carolyn Hayes Harmer Miles Boucher and Devri Chism star in the Hilberry Theatre production of "Romeo and Juliet." Photo: Felix Li William Shakespeare [...]Read more about Haste Lays Waste In Fair Verona
Boeing Once, Boeing Twice: Bold Comedy At The Hilberry
By John Quinn "Boeing Boeing" opens the Hilberry Theatre's 52nd season. Photo: Hilberry Theatre "Timing is everything." That fact was observed, not only by the [...]Read more about Boeing Once, Boeing Twice: Bold Comedy At The Hilberry
Angels' We Have Heard On High
By John Quinn Harper (Meredith Deighton) and Prior (Bailey Boudreau) share a close moment together in The Ringwald Theatre's production of Tony Kushner's [...]Read more about Angels' We Have Heard On High
Ringwald Completes Epic Tale
By John Quinn The Great Messenger (Cara Trautman) and The Messenger (Bailey Boudreau) in The Ringwald Theatre's production of Tony Kushner's two-part [...]Read more about Ringwald Completes Epic Tale
Summertime, And The Spoofing Is Easy
By Carolyn Hayes Not content to go dormant between mainstage seasons, The Ringwald has made an annual practice of throwing a bonus comedy production just as [...]Read more about Summertime, And The Spoofing Is Easy
A Tasty Theatrical Buffet At The Ringwald
By John Quinn Joe Hamid and Robbie Dwight play an updated and dirtier Abbott and Costello in Marty Shea's one-act play, "Who's On Dick?" Shea's play is one of [...]Read more about A Tasty Theatrical Buffet At The Ringwald
The Ringwald's Gay Play Series
One of this years GPS events features Shrew, Slipstream Theatre Initiatives all-male take on William Shakespeares Taming of the Shrew featuring (left to right) [...]Read more about The Ringwald's Gay Play Series
Big Risk Offers Big Reward For Latest Ringwald Show
By Dana Casadei Suzan M. Jacokes displays both her comedic and musical chops in The Ringwald Theatre's production of "Into the Woods." Photo: Brandy Joe [...]Read more about Big Risk Offers Big Reward For Latest Ringwald Show
