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The theatre is an intimate space with only 168 seats.
The lobby of the Purple Rose Theatre
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In the Purple Rose lobby.
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Purple Rose Theater Theater

Founded by actor and Chelsea native, Jeff Daniels, The Purple Rose Theatre Company is a leading cultural institution in Washtenaw County for over 20 years. Producing plays year-round, with performances seven times a week, anyone seeking high-quality live entertainment is sure to enjoy a Purple Rose show! Purple Rose plays featured professional actors, designers, directors and playwrights from Michigan and the Midwest. Many productions are beloved American classics or world premieres of new plays by emerging artists. The intimate theatre seats only 168, so you are always close to the action! Chelsea boasts ample free parking, a host of fine and casual dining options and a quaint downtown with shops and galleries. A perfect outing for those seeking something fun to do!

Website: purplerosetheatre.org

Phone: (734) 433-7673

Cross Streets: Between S East St and Main St S/South St

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  • Sat 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM

137 Park St Chelsea, MI 48118 ·383.62 mi

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  • Family friendly
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Tripadvisor traveler Cathy C 04/27/25

I saw My Mother and the Michigan Ohio War. The play was great The theater is small and the cast interacts with the audience, so you feel a part of the play. I forgot my hearing aids, but they have hearing assistance devices available without charge. Be sure to ask for them if you need help. This is a great way to support local talent. Tickets cost less that a movie, popcorn, and pop cost. The town is quaint with lots of restaurants and unique shops. Go and spend an entire day.

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Tripadvisor traveler Sharon M 03/18/25

Saw 14 funerals…TERRIBLE, don’t waste your time or money. Set consisted of a chair, side table and a box of Kleenex, so Chintzy! Also only 2 actors in the play, and not one funny line, seriously no exaggeration.

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Tripadvisor traveler FunFamily04 12/15/24

Decided to road trip here for a fun weekend with friends. The Christmas show was fantastic and we will definitely come to this lovely theater in the future. We need to give a GIANT SHOUT OUT to Kate Voigt, the Patron Services Manager. We took an UBER from our hotel in Ann Arbor (about 20 or so minutes from the theater) anticipating having cocktails and wine with dinner before the show, which we did! Guess what, no such thing as an UBER back to our hotel! It was 10:00 p.m. on a Saturday night...just assumed an UBER/LYFT wouldn't be a problem! Kate kept the building open for us and contacted several taxi companies assuring us that we would get back to our hotel. Chelsea is a lovely little town but we didn't realize how very small. Again, thank you Kate for going above and beyond your job title! And on a side note, the show was top notch and the theatre itself is a golden gem in this cute little town of Chelsea.

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Tripadvisor traveler OnAir07274957626 03/30/24

Perfect little theater, stage in center, all seats are great. Went to see, The Antichrist Cometh, loved it. Witty and hilarious. Will be back!

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Tripadvisor traveler markpY1584PI 03/05/23

It was a great blend of serious and very funny! Every time it got serious, something really funny happened which had everybody laughing hard. But the funny parts did not detract from the seriousness of the topics.

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