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OPEN BOOK THEATRE COMPANY

1621 West Road Trenton, MI 48183
Trenton, MI 48183


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THE 39 STEPS Brings Classic Hitchcock Mystery To Life At Open Book Theatre


by A.A. Cristi - March 08, 2024

Experience Hitchcock's classic film THE 39 STEPS in a zany new light with top Michigan talent at Open Book Theatre Company. A must-see for fans of mystery and comedy....

Michigan Premiere of LOVEBIRD JAMBOREE Comes to Planet Ant


by Stephi Wild - February 07, 2024

Planet Ant will present the Michigan Premiere of LOVEBIRD JAMBOREE: Love Stories From The LGBTQ Community by local Sarah Elisabeth Brown. Learn more about the production and find out how to get tickets here!...

HOW I LEARNED TO DRIVE Comes to Open Book Theatre


by Stephi Wild - May 12, 2023

In 1997, Paula Vogel shook the theatre world with her Pulitzer Prize winning play How I Learned to Drive. Two decades later, this heart wrenching, hilarious and surprising tale of survival opens at Open Book Theatre Company in Trenton on May 19th and will run until June 18th....

FOR PETER PAN ON HER 70TH BIRTHDAY Comes to Open Book Theatre Company


by Stephi Wild - March 07, 2023

Since Peter Pan first appeared on stage in London in 1904, we’ve been delighted by his “never grow up” antics. For Peter Pan on her 70th Birthday, playing March 17 – April 16 at Open Book Theatre in Trenton, continues to play with this theme, bringing a group of 5 older siblings to Neverland to exam...

Detroit Mercy Theatre Company Presents PRIDE AND PREJUDICE


by Stephi Wild - January 20, 2023

Literature's greatest love story shines in the Jane Austen classic Pride and Prejudice, presented by the Detroit Mercy Theatre Company (DMTC) Feb. 10-26, at the Marlene Boll Theatre inside Detroit's Boll Family YMCA.  ...

NOLLYWOOD DREAMS Comes to Open Book Theatre Company This Week


by Stephi Wild - January 13, 2023

It’s the 1990’s and Ayamma is an aspiring actress living a mundane life in Nigeria. She manages her family’s travel agency with her sister Dede, an adamant obsessive for the stars of Nollywood. An open casting call inspires Ayamma to take her chance at making it big in Nollywood - the booming Nigeri...

12 Days Left To Vote For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Michigan Awards; Croswell Opera House Leads Favorite Local Theatre!


by BWW - December 19, 2022

The latest standings as of Monday, December 19th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Michigan Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites....

Latest Stats Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Michigan Awards; at Croswell Opera House Leads Best Ensemble Performance!


by BWW - December 12, 2022

The latest standings as of Monday, December 12th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Michigan Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites....

Latest Standings Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Michigan Awards; Croswell Opera House Leads Favorite Local Theatre!


by BWW - December 05, 2022

The latest standings as of Monday, December 5th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Michigan Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites....

THE CHILDREN is Now Playing at Open Book Theatre Company


by Stephi Wild - November 14, 2022

Something is clearly lurking below the surface when Rose pays an unexpected visit to her old friends and colleagues.  The Children, playing through December 11 at Open Book Theatre in Trenton, slowly peels back the layers of its complicated characters, revealing decades of history and some startling...

Past Shows

Nollywood Dreams
Nollywood Dreams
1/13 - 2/12/2023


A ROMANTIC COMEDY ABOUT DREAMING BIG.  It’s the 90s, and the “Nollywood” film industry is exploding. Ayamma dreams of leaving her job at her parents’ travel ...

The Children
The Children
11/11 - 12/11/2022


Two retired nuclear scientists reside in an isolated cottage by the sea as the world around them crumbles. Together they are going to live forever on ...

The Taming
The Taming
9/9 - 10/9/2022


In this hilarious, raucous, all-female power-play inspired by Shakespeares Shrew, Miss America contestant Katherine has political aspirations to match her beauty pageant ambitions. All she ...

Too Heavy For Your Pocket
Too Heavy For Your Pocket
5/13 - 6/12/2022


Sally and Tony, and their neighbors Bowzie and Evelyn, are working to build a solid foundation for themselves and their growing families outside of Nashville. ...

The Lifespan of a Fact
The Lifespan of a Fact
3/18 - 4/16/2022


Jim Fingal is a fresh-out-of-Harvard fact checker for a prominent but sinking New York magazine. John DAgata is a talented writer with a transcendent essay ...

The Lifespan of a Fact
3/18 - 4/16/2022


Jeremy Kareken & David Murrell and Gordon Farrell, based on the book by John D?Agata and Jim Fingal Open Book Theatre Company...

Marjorie Prime
Marjorie Prime
1/21 - 2/20/2022


Its the age of artificial intelligence, and 85-year-old Marjorie a jumble of disparate, fading memories has a handsome new companion whos programmed to feed the ...

The Wickhams: Christmas at Pemberley


Welcome back to Jane Austens Regency England. Pemberleys servants navigate their own drama downstairs in the kitchen while preparing the holiday for the Darcys guests. ...

This Random World: The Myth of Serendipity


**This show was slated for April 2020, and was cancelled due to social distancing measures. Were so excited to announce that well be opening our ...

How I Learned to Drive
4/9 - 5/9/2021


A wildly funny, surprising and devastating tale of survival as seen through the lens of a troubling relationship between a young girl and an older ...

Making New Friends During the Zombie Apocalypse


Tessa's been on the road, fighting for survival during the Zombie apocalypse. While looking for fresh supplies in an abandoned home she stumbles upon a ...

Love Space by Joe Zarrow
Love Space by Joe Zarrow
2/4 - 2/22/2021


Captain Talosi attempts one last interstellar love connection as alien troops board the Starship Hieronymus. Directed by K Edmonds. Performed by Jeremy Kucharek....

Home Less
Home Less
1/7 - 1/25/2021


On her childs 11th birthday, a mom reflects on bravery, helping, and the Hogwarts sorting hat.Script by Emily Rosenbaum. Directed by Angie Kane. Featuring Carrie ...

This Random World
4/17 - 5/23/2020


This Random World by Steven Dietz Directed by Beth Harper West Coast Premier We want to believe that serendipity brings us together, that luck is ...


Terrence McNally Open Book Theatre Company...


Lauren Gunderson and Margot Melcon Open Book Theatre Company...

Fool for Love
5/17 - 6/15/2019


Through searing truth and dark humor, Fool for Love shows the story of two people who just can't live without each other whether they like ...


Evening Standard, Mail on Sunday, Sunday Telegraph, Sunday Express, Independent, Daily Mail Winner of seven 2013 Olivier Awards, this highly- acclaimed National Theatre production embarks ...

Wonder of the World
1/11 - 2/9/2019


David Lindsay-Abaire Open Book Theatre Company...

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