2022-2023

Just after midnight, a snowdrift stops the Orient Express in its tracks, and by morning it is one passenger fewer. An American tycoon lies dead in his compartment, stabbed eight times, his door locked from the inside. Famous detective Hercule Poirot is called upon to investigate the murder...

SpongeBob and all of Bikini Bottom face the total annihilation of their undersea world. Chaos erupts. Lives hang in the balance. And just when all hope seems lost, a most unexpected hero rises up and takes center stage.

Performed November 18 to December 10, 2022

It's a dark and stormy night, and you've been invited to a very unusual dinner party. Each of the guests has an alias, the butler offers a variety of weapons, and the host is, well . . . dead. So whodunnit? Join the iconic oddballs known as Scarlet, Plum, White, Green, Peacock, and Mustard as they race to find the murderer in Boddy Manor before the body count stacks up. Based on the cult classic film and the popular board game, Clue is a madcap comedy that will keep you guessing until the final twist.

Performances: January 20 & 21 at 7pm and January 21 & 22 at 2pm

The Laramie Project is a breathtaking collage that explores the depths to which humanity can sink and the heights of compassion of which we are capable.

Performances are February 3 to 18, 2023.

Judy Harrison, along with high-energy band ReBooted, will bring you on a beautiful and informative walk through the rise and success of one of America’s iconic music legends – Patsy Cline.

SPECIAL PERFORMANCE: February 19, 2023
Curtain Time 3 pm

By Molly Smith Metzler
Two moms agree to meet for coffee during naptime in the sweet spot behind their adjoining yards where both their baby monitors get reception, and a fast friendship is born.

PERFORMANCES: March 10, 11, 12**, 16, 17, 18
Performances are at 7:30 pm and **2 pm for Matinees

This performance will be held at the Grand Traverse Event Center, 738 S. Garfield Ave. in Traverse City.

Old Town Playhouse’s Senior Reader’s Theatre - Aged To Perfection presents an evening of laughter and menace…but mostly laughter.
Performances March 17, 18, 19, 2023.

Join Anna, Elsa, Olaf, Sven, and all of your favorite characters as they embark on an epic, ice-filled journey of self-discovery, camaraderie, and the real meaning of true love. This program packs a lot in one week! Just like our hugely popular Summer One Week Intensive Camp, students rehearse the musical Disney’s Frozen, KIDS with minimal sets and costumes. Monday, March 27 - Friday, March 31 from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm, the week of TCAPS spring break, with performances at 2 & 5 pm on April 1.

Registration opens January 1, 2023

Welcome to opening night of the Cornley University Drama Society’s newest production, The Murder at Haversham Manor, where things are quickly going from bad to utterly disastrous....

Performances are April 7 to 22, 2023.

When a local soothsayer foretells that the future of theatre involves singing, dancing and acting at the same time, Nick and Nigel set out to write the world’s very first musical. Be true to thine own self and experience this outrageous, crowd-pleasing musical farce...

Performances are May 12 to June 3, 2023.

Tom Mizer, a new teacher, wakes up and prepares for his first day of school by practicing what he is going to say to his students. As he struggles to find the right way to introduce himself, Tom is shocked when the characters in the TV show Schoolhouse Rocky begin talking directly to him. Join Tom and the cast of Schoolhouse Rocky as they navigate the excitement and struggles of the first day of school.

Performances: June 15, 16, 17 at 7pm & June 17 at 2pm

An Enchanted Evening at the City Opera House
Join us for a wonderful evening to support the Old Town Playhouse!

Our Less Formal Fund Raiser

A musical packed with non-stop thrills and a timeless message perfect for the whole family.

This yuletide take on our popular Broadway Showstoppers features songs from the season in a fun, dance-filled, musical revue. Featuring our advanced students and presented on the OTP Mainstage, Holiday Cabaret is sure to fill you with the joy of the season.

Performed: December 15, 16, 17 at 7pm & December 17 at 2pm, 2022

An evening of enthralling dramatic and comic proportions

Thank you to all who attended the 2022 OTP Black and White Gala!

Kicking off National Arts in Education Week with a shout out to our Old Town Playhouse Young Company program!

Just after midnight, a snowdrift stops the Orient Express in its tracks, and by morning it is one passenger fewer. Can the famous detective Hercule Poirot figure out the culprit?

Like many organizations, we enjoy looking back at our accomplishments and milestones as we reach the end of the calendar year. First, we want to express our gratitude to you – our sponsors, our patrons, our volunteers, and our partners. We are a true community theatre, and we couldn’t do it without you!

From the Traverse City Record Eagle
December 23, 2022
Phil Murphy: Our senses explain why theater captivates us

We are thrilled to announce the cast of the Pop Up Studio Theatre show Cry It Out!

Come watch this cast (literally) bring the house down!

Join us at our virtual table for a discussion with Terri Heffron, the Director of The Laramie Project.

Party like it's the 1590s with this hilarious musical farce!
Congratulations to this talented cast!

Old Town Playhouse Pop Up Studio Theatre presents Cry It Out by Molly Smith Metzler.

Old Town Playhouse’s Senior Reader’s Theatre - Aged To Perfection presents an evening of laughter and menace…but mostly laughter.

We are looking for young talent to audition for School House Rock Live! Jr.

How many wrongs does it take to make a right?

Three musicals and two plays make up the OTP MainStage season next year.

Enjoy the latest Traverse City Record Eagle column by OTP Artistic Directory, Phil Murphy

June 27, 2023
6:30 pm