Avon Players Announces a Thrilling 2025-2026 Season Featuring Epic Musicals, Riveting Drama, and Hilarious Mystery
Avon Players Theatre in Rochester Hills, MI is set to dazzle audiences with its dynamic 2025-2026 season, blending grand spectacle, thought-provoking drama, and laugh-out-loud comedy. With a lineup featuring The Prince of Egypt: The Musical, The Diary of Anne Frank, A Small Family Business, Holmes & Watson, and A Gentleman’s Guide to Love & Murder, this season promises something for everyone; whether you crave epic storytelling, historical reflection, or edge-of-your-seat suspense!
A living history of Avon Players Theatre
Before we dive into all the exciting shows that the creatives at this theater are bringing to their stage next season, I wanted to take a moment to explore the theater itself and its rich history. Avon Players Theatre, located in Rochester Hills, Michigan, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit performing arts organization renowned for its rich history of quality productions and a welcoming community. The theatre is committed to fostering a safe and supportive environment where creativity can flourish.
The historic A-frame building of Avon Players is situated north of the Runyon and Washington roundabout, serving as a cultural landmark in the area. The organization offers various membership options, encouraging active participation from its members in both on-stage and technical aspects of productions. Members enjoy benefits such as tickets to performances and access to special events.
The Prince of Egypt: The Musical
Date: September 12-27
The season opens with the theatrical spectacle, The Prince of Egypt: The Musical, bringing the legendary story of Moses to life. Based on the incredibly popular DreamWorks animated film, this breathtaking musical features a soaring score, including the Academy Award-winning song “When You Believe.”
With grand choreography, stunning visuals, and a profoundly moving story of faith and destiny, this production will be an awe-inspiring experience. Avon Players Theatre knows how to start the season with a musical bang, and The Prince of Egypt: The Musical is the perfect way to set the tone of what audiences can expect from this exciting upcoming season!
The Diary of Anne Frank
Date: November 7-22
Next, Avon Players presents a timeless and essential work of theater: The Diary of Anne Frank. This poignant adaptation of Anne Frank’s diary chronicles the true story of a young Jewish girl hiding with her family during the Nazi occupation of the Netherlands.
A profoundly moving exploration of resilience and hope in the face of unimaginable hardship, this production is a must-see for audiences of all ages. There is no time like the present to visit a play such as The Diary of Anne Frank again, and Avon Players is the perfect theater to lead audiences through the pain this young girl felt and the hope that her story brings.
A Small Family Business
Date: January 9-24, 2026
Laughter and intrigue collide in Alan Ayckbourn’s A Small Family Business. This sharp-witted comedy-thriller follows businessman Jack McCracken as he inherits his family’s furniture business—only to discover a tangled web of corruption and deceit among his own relatives. A fast-paced, laugh-out-loud farce with a biting satirical edge, this show will keep audiences on their toes until the very end.
Holmes & Watson
Date: March 6-21, 2026
Mystery lovers, rejoice! Holmes & Watson, by Jeffrey Hatcher, is a gripping and suspenseful take on the legendary detective’s adventures. Set after Sherlock Holmes’ presumed death at Reichenbach Falls, Dr. Watson is summoned to a remote asylum, where three men each claim to be the great detective. A thrilling mix of deduction, deception, and danger, this play will have audiences guessing until the final revelation.
A Gentleman’s Guide to Love & Murder
Date: May 22- June 6, 2026
Closing the season is the Tony Award-winning musical A Gentleman’s Guide to Love & Murder. This darkly comedic romp follows Monty Navarro, a charming but penniless heir to a fortune—who must eliminate eight distant relatives to claim his inheritance. Featuring dazzling musical numbers, outrageous humor, and one actor playing multiple hilariously doomed characters, this fast-paced farce will end the season on a high note.
Avon Player’s upcoming season is not to be missed!
With this diverse and thrilling selection of productions, Avon Players’ 2025-2026 season offers something for everyone: grand musicals, gripping drama, and sidesplitting comedy. Season tickets and individual show tickets will be available soon, so stay tuned for more details on securing your seat for what promises to be a spectacular year of theater.
For more information about the theater’s current season and what to expect from the 2025-2026 season, check out Avon Players! Which shows in this local Michigan theater’s 2025-2026 season are you looking forward to the most? Do you prefer musicals or plays? Let us know on social media your answers!
Don’t miss a moment—join us for a season of unforgettable stories, breathtaking performances, and theatrical magic! And for all the news and reviews from Broadway and locally, make sure to follow Box Seat Babes (@boxseatbabes) on all major social media platforms!
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