Adapted from the once and future king by T.H. White
Book by David Lee
Music by FRederick Loewe
Lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner
New orchestrations by Steve Orich
Farmers Alley Theatre is proud to open our 12th season with a newly reimagined chamber version of one of literature’s greatest tales by two of Broadway’s legendary composers, Lerner & Loewe’s soaring classic, Camelot. Borrowing from the Arthurian legends, this fantastical masterpiece has been paired down for a smaller cast (fitting perfectly in our intimate space) while still maintaining the rich and lush score made famous over 60 years ago with songs like “If Ever I Would Leave You”, “I Loved You Once in Silence”, and of course, “Camelot”. So gather around the Round Table once more with Arthur, Guenevere and Lancelot as this legendary love triangle makes its way to Farmers Alley this October. Excalibur!
Based on the book by Mo Williems
Based on the hit children’s book by Mo Willems, join us for a rockin’ show about being comfortable in your own skin – or suit.
An iconic singer-songwriter gets a brand-new sound this November as Farmers Alley Theatre welcomes CAROLE’S KINGS, the world’s first all-male Carole King tribute. With lush orchestrations, witty banter, and a cast of three incredibly talented New York stage veterans, CAROLE’S KINGS is a dynamic act jam-packed with chart-topping sensations such as “The Locomotion,” “I Feel the Earth Move,” “You’ve Got A Friend,” and many more.
By Joe Landry
Farmers Alley Theatre gives another innovative spin on a classic with our holiday season offering It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play. Frank Capra’s beloved film comes to captivating life as a live 1940s radio broadcast, complete with foley artists creating real-life sound effects and multiple actors playing different roles throughout its broadcast. Inside our famous cabaret set-up (complete with desserts and coffee), the story of idealistic George Bailey unfolds as he considers ending his life one fateful Christmas Eve. Bring the whole family to the theatre as this American Viewing Tradition arrives this Holiday Season to Farmers Alley Theatre.
Motherhood takes the mic this January with DOES ANYBODY HAVE A MAP? Motherhood in stories and song. Through original monologues, music and film, this brainchild of Julie Nemitz, Nancy Stefanick, and Whitney Weiner explores motherhood in a unique way only the women’s voices of ourKalamazoo Community can. This original production will be stuffed with relatable humor and heartfelt poignancy.
By Bekah Brunstetter
A delicious slice of American life comes to Farmers Alley Theatre this February in the Michigan premiere of The Cake. Della makes cakes, not judgement calls. But when the girl she helped raise comes back to North Carolina to get married to another woman, Della’s life gets turned upside down. She can’t really make a cake for such a wedding, can she? Written by Bekah Brunstetter, staff writer and story editor for NBC’s wildly popular hit, “This is Us”, The Cake is a savory dramedy that is smart, balanced and leaves us audience feeling moved and enlightened.
The Cake is performed without an intermission. Due to language and subject matter, The Cake is best enjoyed by audiences 15 and up.
David Maiocco (Liberace!) returns to Kalamazoo with LEE SQUARED. Maiocco pays tribute to flamboyant pianist and candelabra enthusiast Liberace while Chuck Sweeney keeps the memory of Peggy Lee alive with a fevered impersonation that includes a heavy dose of camp hilarity. Join us for an evening of music and laugher from the virtuoso playing of Liberace to the sultry jazz swing of Miss Lee.
A fundraiser to support BRONSON HEALTH FOUNDATION and Farmers Alley Theatre's COVID-19 Rapid Response Fund. Join Executive Director Adam Weiner and a calvacade of your Farmers Alley favorites.
Tonight's donations will be split 50/50 between both nonprofit organizations. You can support both organizations now: WWW.FARMERSALLEYTHEATRE.ONLINE/GIVE
Based on a story by Cedella Marley
Music & lyrics by Bob Marley
Adapted for the stage by Michael J. BobbittI
A jammin' musical featuring the timeless music and lyrics of Bob Marley and based on the children's book by his daughter Cedella, Bob Marley's Three Little Birds shares the legendary reggae artist's message of peace and love with a new generation of songbirds.