2023-2024

Our 63rd season will run from September 2023 to May 2024.

Performances

Ripcord

When the cantankerous Abby is forced to share her room at the Bristol Place Senior Living Facility with Marilyn, she has no choice but to get rid of the woman by any means necessary.
Read MoreView Program

Showstoppers

Our annual musical revue featuring the best of Broadway starring a small but elite cast of young adults.
Read MoreView Program

Babe, The Sheep Pig

This most polite of pigs wins over the most suspicious of sheep.
Read MoreView Program

Ark5

A futuristic re-envisioning of the Joan of Arc story set in 2129, where Joan is called not by saints or angels, but by an unexplained presence on her transcommunicator and a forbidden visitor to her Life/Work Station.
Read MoreView Program

A Year With Frog and Toad KIDS

The treasured characters from the children’s books and the beautiful Broadway musical hop from page to stage in this story of friendship and adventure.
Read MoreView Program

Marian, or The True Tale of Robin Hood

A gender-bending, patriarchy-smashing, hilarious new take on the classic tale.
Read MoreView Program

The Christmas Schooner

The musical story of the first Christmas tree ship and the family who risked their lives to fill Chicago with the Christmas spirit.
Read MoreView Program

Holiday Cabaret

A fun, dance-filled, musical revue featuring our advanced students.
Read MoreView Program

Puffs

A Wizard School tale for anyone who has never been destined to save the world.
Read MoreView Program

Circle Mirror Transformation

A beautifully crafted diorama in which we see the antic sadness of a motley quintet.
Read MoreView Program

Movie Premiere: The DJ on Wallaker Hill

The first screening of Rich Brauer's new movie!
Read More

Disney's Beauty and the Beast

Can Belle and the Beast learn to love and be loved before his household falls completely under a curse?
Read MoreView Program

Is Murder Tax Deductible?

Join our Senior Reader's Theatre for an evening of suspense and laughter.
Read More

A Year with Frog and Toad KIDS

Spend a year with Frog and Toad courtesy of the Young Company Spring Break campers!
Read MoreView Program

Radium Girls

A wry, unflinching look at the peculiarly American obsessions with health, wealth, and the commercialization of science.
Read MoreView Program

A Midsummer Night's Dream

All the fools and fairies, accessible to all!
Read MoreView Program

Movie: The Smell of Money

In celebration of Earth Day, please join FLOW and other organization for a FREE screening of this powerful film.
Read More

The Wedding Singer

Let’s go back to a time when hair was big, greed was good, collars were up and a wedding singer might just be the coolest guy in the room.
Read MoreView Program

Seussical KIDS

All your favorite Dr. Seuss characters spring to life onstage in this fantastical musical extravaganza.
Read MoreView Program

Some Like it Yacht

This midwest-based show takes the Fresh Coast by storm with their original take on the trending tribute concept.
Read More

Gala 2024 - Tropical Soiree

2024 Gala Tropical Soiree on the Bay - Our biggest, and funnest, fund raiser of the year!
Read More

News

Directors for the OTP Season 2023-24 Announced!

We’re so excited to announce the Directors for our 2023-24 season! Without further ado, thank you to everyone who submitted Director applications and congratulations to those selected.
Read More

Phil Murphy: 'Downtime' is full of shows, parties and camps!

With the 2022-23 season over, is all quiet at the Old Town Playhouse?
Read More

Young Company Presents DISNEY NEWSIES JR

Old Town Playhouse Young Company presents the musical Disney Newsies Jr.
Read More

Young Company Presents SHOWSTOPPERS

Don’t miss this opportunity to see the Young Company’s future stars shine! 
Read More

Artist Call

At the Corner of Art & Culture - we are looking for artwork for the exterior of the Old Town Playhouse!
Read More

Cast of Ripcord Announced!

Congratulations to the cast of this season's first MainStage Show - Ripcord!
Read More

Marian Cast Announcement

Congratulations to the cast of Marian, or the True Tale of Robin Hood
Read More

Auditions for The Christmas Schooner

Auditions held September 11 & 12, 2023
Read More

OTP Announces Costume Sale!

We're cleaning it all out and YOU get first dibs!
Read More

The Christmas Schooner Cast Announcement

Congratulations to the cast of The Christmas Schooner
Read More

Ripcord TV Ad

Watch for our TV ad on WWTV and WFQX!
Read More

At the Corner of Art and Culture Mural Project Complete

Our At the Corner of Art and Culture mural project is now complete! Thank you to the Michigan Arts and Culture Council and the Northwest Michigan Arts & Culture Network for making this possible. Here is a highlight on each of the amazing local artists that have shared their talents with us!
Read More

The Intersection is Open!

Eighth and Cass is Shiny New!
Read More

PUFFS Cast Announcement

PUFFS or Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic has a Cast!
Read More

Socks, Gloves & Hat Drive at OTP

Old Town Playhouse and The Father Fred Foundation team up to help keep our community warm this winter!
Read More

OTP Jingle Party!

A special event for the matinee performances of Holiday Cabaret!
Read More

Congratulations to the cast of Circle Mirror Transformation!

We are thrilled to announce the cast of our next Pop Up Studio Show - Circle Mirror Transformation.
Read More

Disney's Beauty and the Beast Cast List

Congratulations to the cast of Old Town Playhouse's performances of Disney's Beauty and the Beast!
Read More

Young Company Announces Auditions and Classes

The Young Company is getting ready for 2024
Read More

Brauer to Screen New Movie at OTP

Be among the first to see The DJ on Wallaker Hill
Read More

Two auditions coming up at OTP!

Announcing auditions for Radium Girls and YC A Midsummer Night's Dream
Read More

Congratulations to the cast of Radium Girls

OTP is thrilled with the talent that tried out for this play!
Read More

Prince and Princess Reception February 28

Come as you are or get your fancy on and party with the royalty!
Read More

The Wedding Singer Cast

Congratulations to the cast of the Wedding Singer! This production will be directed by Hayley Bowker.
Read More

Get the history of Radium Girls

Our next MainStage show, Radium Girls, is based on the true stories of women in the 1920s. If you'd like to know more before you see the show, visit the Traverse Area District Library and check out the great display they have set up.
Read More

Watch Our TV Ad for Radium Girls

Watch for this ad on WWTV and WFQX!
Read More

Directors Wanted for 2024-2025 Season

Make the magic happen by directing an OTP show.
Read More

Auditions for the Gala Show 2024

Come audition for the fabulous Gala show 2024!
Read More

Congratulations to the cast of the Gala 2024!

Prepare for the fabulous Gala show on June 20, 2024!
Read More

Help us Recognize our Volunteers!

Nominate OTP volunteers that have gone above and beyond this year!
Read More

OTP Annual Meeting June 26

Come to the OTP Annual Meeting, Wednesday, June 26 at 6:30 PM
Read More