Do you love to be inspired and entertained? Well, there's never been a better time to experience a show at Farmers Alley Theatre. Whether you love uplifting and heartwarming musicals, Pulitzer Prize winning dramas, hysterical edge of your seat mysteries, or brand new contemporary comedies, our upcoming slate of productions is designed to captivate every theatre lover. Join us under the lights and celebrate the power of live performance in Season 19.
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Written and Directed by Paul Stroili
From the creator of A Jukebox for the Algonquin comes a hilarious new comedy about family, football, and the "Toledo Strip." When a bizarre accident leaves Izzy a widow, she enlists her Wolverine daughter and Buckeye son to fulfill her late husband’s dream: a full-scale reenactment of the Michigan-Ohio War. Historical becomes hysterical in this award-winning battle of wits.
The World Premiere of MY MOTHER AND THE MICHIGAN/OHIO WAR was presented by the Purple Rose Theatre Company. Jeff Daniels- Artistic Director, Katie Hubbard- Managing Director. The production was directed by Susan Angelo.
Music, Book and Lyrics by Irene Sankoff & David Hein
Directed by Kathy Mulay
The smash hit returns! On September 11, 2001, 38 planes were diverted to the tiny town of Gander, Newfoundland, doubling its population overnight. This Tony-winning musical tells the remarkable true story of the townspeople who opened their hearts and homes to thousands of stranded travelers, proving that even in the darkest times, we are all part of one global family.
Come From Away is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com
By Rupert Holmes
A "deliciously witty cocktail of a whodunit" from Tony-winner Rupert Holmes. What begins as a classic murder plot at a remote British cabin quickly spirals into a meta-theatrical roller coaster of twists that blur the lines between fiction and reality. This Award-winning comedy-thriller will keep you screaming with laughter—just be sure to keep its secrets hush-hush!
ACCOMPLICE is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com
By Neil Simon
In Neil Simon’s Pulitzer Prize-winning masterpiece, two young brothers are suddenly left on the doorstep of their stern Grandma Kurnitz in 1942 New York. As they navigate a strange new world, the boys encounter their eccentric Aunt Bella, her secret romance, and a small-time hoodlum uncle. It is a funny and poignant "memory play" about the resilience of family.
LOST IN YONKERS is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com
Book and Lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire
Music by Jeanine Tesori
Winner of five Tony Awards, including Best Musical! Kimberly is a bright Jersey teen navigating family dysfunction, a first crush, and a rare genetic condition that causes her to age at four times the normal rate. Forced to deal with everything from her own mortality to possible felony charges, she remains a hilarious optimist determined to find happiness and embark on a great adventure.
KIMBERLY AKIMBO is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com