Nana Does Vegas has Michigan premier at Meadow Brook Theatre

Win big with this comic farce running January 5 thru 30, 2022, on the campus of Oakland University in Rochester, MI

In 2018, Meadow Brook audiences met Nana and her entourage in Nana’s Naught Knickers. Now she’s back, this time for a run at Las Vegas. Nana and her sidekick, Vera, have taken a gamble and moved to Vegas, where they’re working as seamstresses for a show. What could possibly go wrong?

Nana Does Vegas by Katherine DiSavino runs at Meadow Brook Theatre on the campus of Oakland University in Rochester from January 5 through 30, 2022.

“Nana Does Vegas is a farce,” says Travis W. Walter, MBT artistic director. “We know way more about what’s going on with the characters on stage than they do. We can see the hilarity coming, and it doesn’t disappoint when it arrives. Many of the characters from the first show are back, and so are the actors our audiences loved in those roles.”

L to R: Jai Carrero, Mary Robin Roth, and Franny Kromminga in Nana Does Vegas at MBT

Courtesy Sean Carter Photography

Returning to their roles from the original play are Mary Robin Roth as Sylvia, Trudy Mason as Vera, Franny Kromminga as Bridget and Dale White as Tom. New characters include Gia played by Dani Cochran, Dino played by Richard Marlatt, Frank played by David Westley Skillman, and Jo played by Cheryl Turski. Rounding out the cast are Jai Carrero, Grant Cleaveland and Lexi Farrer.

Nana Does Vegas is directed by Travis W. Walter with choreography by Debbie Williams. Terry W. Carpenter is the stage manager with scenic design by Brian Kessler, costume design by Shireen Unvala, lighting design by Eric Van Tassell and sound design by Mike Duncan.

Tickets range from $36 to $46 and are available by calling the Meadow Brook Theatre box office at 248-377-3300 or going online at www.ticketmaster.com. Student discounts are available at the box office. Groups of eight or more should call 248-370-3316 for group pricing.

Mary Robin Roth in Nana Does Vegas at MBT

Courtesy Sean Carter Photography

Nana Does Vegas is made possible through the generous support of The Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs, The National Endowment for the Arts, The Kresge Foundation, The Fred A. and Barbara M. Erb Family Foundation, The Shubert Foundation, and the Meadow Brook Theatre Guild.

A special note: As Covid-19 is a constantly changing situation, MBT will be monitoring and adhering to the guidance given by the CDC, the State of Michigan, the Actor’s Equity Association, and Oakland University. Check the Meadow Brook Theatre website at www.mbtheatre.com for the latest information on efforts to keep everyone safe.

Meadow Brook Theatre is a professional theatre located on the campus of Oakland University in Rochester, Michigan. For additional information, please visit www.mbtheatre.com or call 248-377-3300. Meadow Brook Theatre is a nonprofit, cultural institution serving southeast Michigan for 55 years.

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Performance Schedule with Ticket Prices

27 Total Performances

Wednesday, Jan 5
8pm $36

Thursday, Jan 6
8pm $36

Friday, Jan 7
8pm $37

Saturday, Jan 8
6pm $46

Sunday, Jan 9
2pm $41
6:30pm $37

Wednesday, Jan 12
8pm $38

Thursday, Jan 13
8pm $43

Friday, Jan 14
8pm $45

Saturday, Jan 15
2pm $41
8pm $46

Sunday, Jan 16
2pm $41
6:30pm $37

Wednesday, Jan 19
2pm $38
8pm $38

Thursday, Jan 20
8pm $41

Friday, Jan 21
8pm $43

Saturday, Jan 22
6pm $46

Sunday, Jan 23
2pm $41
6:30pm $37

Wednesday, Jan 26
2pm $38
8pm $38

Thursday, Jan 27
8pm $41

Friday, Jan 28
8pm $43

Saturday, Jan 29
2pm $41
8pm $46

Sunday, Jan 30
2pm $41

Cast and Crew

Sylvia: Mary Robin Roth

Tom: Dale White

Bridget: Franny Kromminga

Vera: Trudy Mason

Receptionist: Lexie Farrer

Jo: Cheryl Turski

Bellboy: Grant Cleaveland

Dino: Richard Marlatt

Croupier: Jai Carrero

Frank: David Westley Skillman

Gamblers: Grant Cleaveland, Lexie Farrer

Gia: Dani Cochrane

Gia’s Associate: Jai Carrero


Director: Travis W. Walter

Choreographer: Debbie Williams

Stage Manager: Terry W. Carpenter

Costume Design : Shireen Unvala

Lighting Design: Eric Van Tassell

Sound Design : Mike Duncan

Dec 28, 2021, Rochester.Life Staff