Articles tagged: Purple Rose

The Purple Rose makes the most of '33 Variations'

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Posted: Apr 06, 2013

What did you think of the play? Leave a comment and / or vote in the poll at the end of this post: In Moises Kaufman’s drama “33 Variations,” now playing at the Purple Rose ... Read more »

Purple Rose Theatre's new production explores '33 Variations' on a Beethoven theme

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Posted: Mar 27, 2013

The Purple Rose Theatre’s artistic director Guy Sanville had been more of a Bach and Handel man before deciding to take on Moises Kaufman’s “33 Variations,” which focuses on an ailing musicologist (and mother) who’s ... Read more »

MLive hosting live chat with Purple Rose artists

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Posted: Mar 25, 2013

MLive arts and entertainment reporter Zeke Jennings will host a live chat with Purple Rose Theatre artistic director Guy Sanville and actress Michelle Mountain on Tuesday, March 26 at noon to talk about the Rose's ... Read more »

with poll: 'The Meaning of Almost Everything' at the Purple Rose shows a different side of Jeff Daniels

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Posted: Jan 19, 2013

What did you think of the play? Leave a comment and / or vote in the poll at the end of this post: In Jeff Daniels’ new play “The Meaning of Almost Everything,” now having ... Read more »

Jeff Daniels play to explain 'The Meaning of Almost Everything' in Purple Rose Theatre's world premiere

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Posted: Jan 10, 2013

Nationally recognized artist-of-all-trades (and Chelsea resident) Jeff Daniels may now be in California, preparing to shoot the second season of Aaron Sorkin’s HBO drama “The Newsroom,” but locally, the world premiere of Daniels’ 15th play, ... Read more »

Purple Rose announces additional performance of 'Jeff Daniels, Onstage & Unplugged'

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Posted: Dec 03, 2012

Chelsea's Purple Rose Theatre Company has announced an additional performance of "Jeff Daniels: Onstage & Unplugged" on Wednesday, Dec. 26 at 8 p.m. Read more »

'Jeff Daniels Onstage and Unplugged' shows at the Purple Rose Theatre announced

Posted: Nov 14, 2012

The Purple Rose Theatre Company will present "Jeff Daniels’ Onstage & Unplugged" for a limited six-show engagement from Thursday, Dec. 27 through Monday, Dec. 31. All performances will be at The Purple Rose Theatre Company, ... Read more »

Purple Rose Theatre offers readings of new plays at Chelsea Library

Posted: Nov 05, 2012

The Purple Rose Theatre Company will present two free concert readings of plays being considered for future production at the Chelsea District Library in November and December 2012. As part of the professional theatre company’s ... Read more »

Purple Rose Theatre to raise funds with Chicago-themed gala event

Posted: Oct 29, 2012

The Purple Rose Theatre Company will celebrate its fall production, "Superior Donuts," with a Chicago-themed gala event on Friday, November 2. The event, “A Night in the Windy City - Chicago Style Donut Soiree,” will ... Read more »

with poll: Purple Rose Theatre's 'Superior Donuts' benefits from superior cast

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Posted: Sep 29, 2012

What did you think of "Superior Donuts"? Leave a comment and / or vote in the poll at the end of this post: Tracy Letts, when writing his comedy “Superior Donuts” (now playing at Chelsea's ... Read more »

Purple Rose Theatre explores friendship with 'Superior Donuts'

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Posted: Sep 19, 2012

Related story: Q and A with Randolph Mantooth on "Emergency!" and much more Actor Randolph Mantooth is best known for the 1970s television show he starred in early in his career, “Emergency!”, as handsome, young ... Read more »

'Walking Dead' star Steven Yeun visits Purple Rose Theatre

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Posted: Sep 13, 2012

"Walking Dead" star Steven Yeun came to Chelsea on Monday to visit the Purple Rose Theatre. "As a native of (Troy) Michigan, Steven Yeun was back in the state and contacted us to arrange a ... Read more »

Q and A: 'Emergency!' star Randolph Mantooth, in town for Purple Rose show, talks about acting, paramedics and online gossip

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Posted: Sep 12, 2012

Randolph MantoothThe spelling of the name of the man who created the television show, "Emergency!" has been corrected in this story. Randolph Mantooth, who played iconic paramedic/firefighter John Gage on the 1970s television drama “Emergency!”, ... Read more »

Purple Rose Theatre to hold Backyard Barbecue fundraiser

Posted: Aug 06, 2012

The Purple Rose Theatre Company will hold a Backyard Barbecue Fundraiser on Saturday, August 11, beginning at 5 p.m. The barbecue will feature a catered meal with vegetarian options; beer and wine; live music from ... Read more »

Purple Rose Theatre announces its 2012-13 lineup

Posted: Jul 17, 2012

The Purple Rose Theatre Company just announced its lineup for the 2012-13 season, which will feature two world premieres and two plays by award-winning playwrights. The theatre company’s 22nd professional season will include: "Superior Donuts" ... Read more »