The Purple Rose Theatre Co. (PRTC) has announced its 2026-27 season, featuring four world premieres: Bastard by Devin Scillian, Mildred Whiskey by David MacGregor, King of Vinyl by Jeffry Chastang (directed by Jeff Daniels), and There’s No Bad Ravioli by Paul Stroili.
With the sell-out success of their current season, PRTC is offering patrons an opportunity to book priority for upcoming shows. Donors who give $250 or more will get priority booking three weeks before tickets open to the general public. Visit the Purple Rose Theatre’s website to make a donation.
Tickets to all mainstage productions of PRTC’s 2026-27 Season go on sale on the following dates:
- Group sales (12+ people): July 7
- Priority Sales begin to Donors of $250+: July 21
- Sales begin to the General Public: August 11
And It’s not too late to catch the final show of the current season. Tickets to Emma’s Wedding(s), playing through August 30, are available online at purplerosetheatre.org/buy-tickets.
BASTARD
SEPT 24 – DEC 20, 2026
A World Premiere by Devin Scillian
Directed by Rhiannon Ragland
What do an aging country rocker and a buttoned-down financial whiz have in common? Not much — except their last name. The Lambert brothers have never agreed on much. And now, with the death of their mother, old wounds resurface, and a new wound threatens to tear the family apart. From Award-winning journalist, former WDIV-TV news anchor, author, and musician Devin Scillian comes a dramedy that’ll have you on the edge of your seat from beginning to end.
Contains adult language and subject matter.
Featuring:
- Danny Ayotte
- John Seibert*
- Mark Colson*
- Hope Shangle*
- Joe Kathrein
- Kristin Shields*
Stage Management: Ryan Carlson
Designers:
- Set Designer: Sam Transleau
- Lighting Designer: Mario Raymond
- Costume Designer: Erin Routh-Smith
- Sound Designer: Eric Hohnke
Understudies: Hallie Bee Bard*, Michael Gingerella*, Julia Irene Laport, Jacob Tyler Reinstein
MILDRED WHISKEY
JAN 21 – FEB 28, 2027
A World Premiere by David MacGregor
Directed by David Bendena
In a run-down Detroit bar on Thanksgiving Eve, a thick fog blankets the city, trapping together four souls who have fallen through the cracks of the world. With the help of a few drinks, a few laughs, and maybe even a little bad poetry, they each reveal their deepest secrets, finding that together, they’re brave enough to let their light shine through the fog.
Contains adult content and subject matter.
Featuring:
- Katie Bavirsha
- John Bernos*
- Jim Porterfield*
- Rhiannon Ragland*
Stage Management: Stefanie Din*
Designers:
- Set Designer: Sarah Pearline
- Lighting Designer: Matt Taylor
- Costume Designer: Shelby Newport
- Sound Designer: Matt Tibbs
Understudies: Ryan Carlson*, Sylvia Stephens
KING OF VINYL
MAR 25 – MAY 23, 2027
A World Premiere by Jeffry Chastang
Directed by Jeff Daniels
Who – and where – is Alvin Dye?! A late ’60s Detroit R&B artist is suddenly finding the recognition he never quite knew when his near-hit song is used in a TV commercial and goes viral! Now, his two sons are at odds as they try to help their aging father handle his newfound fame. But the question looms: has his stardom come too late?
Contains adult content and subject matter.
Featuring:
- Wallace Bridges*
- Bello Paolo Pizzimenti*
- Dez Walker*
Stage Management: Stefanie Din*
Designers:
- Set Designer: Sarah Pearline
- Lighting Designer: Stephen Sakowski
- Costume Designer: Shelby Newport
- Sound Designer: Brad Phillips
Understudies: Craig Ester*, Lynch Travis*
THERE’S NO BAD RAVIOLI
JUN 17 – AUG 29, 2027
A World Premiere by Paul Stroili
Directed by Rhiannon Ragland
Pietro (Petey) Novara runs the best old-school Italian restaurant in Chicago, but as retirement looms, he finds himself juggling a no-nonsense ex-wife, an ambitious niece, and a secret that’s about to change everything. A delicious tale about savoring the flavors of life, this bittersweet comedy shows just what can happen if you don’t stop and smell the ravioli.
Contains adult content and subject matter.
Featuring:
- Henrí Franklin*
- Sarab Kamoo*
- Jenny Scuccimarri
Stage Management: TBD
Designers:
- Set Designer: Brian Dambacher
- Lighting Designer: Noele Stollmack
- Costume Designer: Marley Boone
- Sound Designer: Matt Tibbs
- Properties Designer: Danna Segrest
Understudies: Henry Ballesteros*, Janet Ehrlich Colson, Lisa Michaels
*Working under contract with Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors & Stage Managers in the United States
