Purple Rose Theatre Company

47 reviews

+1 (734) 433-7673

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Steel Magnolias by Robert Harling

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Gaps in the Fossil Record by Matt Letscher
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The PRTC Spring Comedy Festival: Lovers, Liars & Lunatics

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The Last Romance by Joe DiPietro

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Annapurna by Sharr White

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137 Park St

Chelsea, MI 48118

+1 (734) 433-7673

http://www.purplerosetheatre.org

Founded in 1991 by actor and Chelsea native, Jeff Daniels, The Purple Rose Theatre Company is a leading professional theatre dedicated to producing new American plays and classic stories that speak to audiences in the midwest. A 501(c)(3) not-for-profit professional theatre, the Purple Rose produces 4 plays in each year-round season. Performances take place 7 times per week (Wednesdays through Sundays), with nearly 250 performances per year. Located in the charming city of Chelsea, Michigan, just west of Ann Arbor, the Purple Rose Theatre provides live entertainment for nearly 40,000 visitors each year. The theatre is an intimate space, with seating on 3 sides of the stage. With only 168 seats, audience members are never more than 5 rows from the action.

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5.047 reviews

Will C.

4/5/2025

Honestly, I really do recommend stopping here at the very least once. Support a local hero supporting the community. The shows are always amazing

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Gerry M.

5/24/2025

Love the purple rose theatre. This show was excellent the actors are so talented. Easy parking, walkable restaurants Kudos to jeff Daniels. Support the arts.

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Ann W.

8/2/2024

I love the theater, so when a friend suggested an outing to Purple Rose, I agreed even before the words completely left her mouth. She researched and purchased the tickets, and all we had to do...

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Amy S.

10/26/2024

Loved the Purple Rose Theatre! Such a cute place to see a play. Highly recommend! If you go, be sure to book early! Also, make reservations at Common Grill. You won't regret it!

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Lynette R.

10/30/2023

I saw Diva Royale on Saturday night. Love the intimate feeling of the theatre. It almost brings you into the performance. This production by Jeff Daniel's had us laughing pretty much the whole...

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