North American Premiere of Ladies in Lavender at Meadow Brook Theatre
Heartfelt drama runs March 16 through April 10, on the campus of Oakland University in Rochester.
The Widdington sisters have lived a quiet life for years in Cornwall, England. Then one day in 1937, a handsome, young man washes up on the shore below their home. He’s a talented violinist that was headed from Poland to America. The spinster sisters take him in and nurse him back to health. At turns moving and funny, Ladies In Lavender shows what the addition of one mysterious person can do to a pair of settled sisters, as well as an entire village.
L to R: Ruth Crawford, Jacob Ryan Smith, and Mary Robin Roth in Ladies In Lavender at MBT
Courtesy Sean Carter Photography
Ladies In Lavender, adapted for the stage by Shaun McKenna from a screenplay by Charles Dance, based on a short story by William J. Locke, runs at Meadow Brook Theatre on the campus of Oakland University in Rochester from March 16 through April 10, 2022.
“People can be set in their ways, thinking they know exactly what to expect from day to day. Then a stranger appears and turns things upside down,” says Travis Walter, MBT artistic director. “The play is based on a 2004 movie that starred Judi Dench and Maggie Smith, so some people may be familiar with what a moving story it is.”
Cast members include several familiar faces to MBT audiences, including Ruth Crawford as Janet Widdington and Mary Robin Roth as Ursula Widdington. Newcomer Jacob Ryan Smith is the violinist, Andrea Marowski. Rounding out the cast are Stephanie Nichols as Dorcas, Phil Powers as Dr. Mead, and Cheryl Turski as Olga Danilof.
Ruth Crawford and Mary Robin Roth in Ladies In Lavender at MBT
Courtesy Sean Carter Photography
Ladies In Lavender is directed by Travis W. Walter. Brittanie Nichole Sicker is the stage manager assisted by Terry W. Carpenter, with scenic design by Jen Price Fick, costume design by Liz Goodall assisted by Emma Scott, lighting design by Kerro Knox 3, and sound design by Mike Duncan. Lynnae Lehfeldt is the dialect consultant and Allison Rhoades is the violin consultant and violinist.
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.
Ruth Crawford, Jacob Ryan Smith, and Mary Robin Roth in Ladies In Lavender at MBT
Courtesy Sean Carter Photography
Ladies In Lavender 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, Meadow Brook Theatre Guild and JoAnne and Arden T. McClure.
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, Mar 16
8pm $36
Thursday, Mar 17
8pm $36
Friday, Mar 18
8pm $37
Saturday, Mar 19
6pm $46
Sunday, Mar 20
2pm $41
6:30pm $37
Wednesday, Mar 23
8pm $38
Thursday, Mar 24
8pm $41
Friday, Mar 25
8pm $43
Saturday, Mar 26
2pm $41
8pm $46
Sunday, Mar 27
2pm $41
6:30pm $37
Wednesday, Mar 30
2pm $38
8pm $38
Thursday, Mar 31
8pm $41
Friday, Apr 1
8pm $43
Saturday, Apr 2
6pm $46
Sunday, Apr 3
2pm $41
6:30pm $37
Wednesday, Apr 6
2pm $38
8pm $38
Thursday, Apr 7
8pm $41
Friday, Apr 8
8pm $43
Saturday, Apr 9
2pm $41
8pm $46
Sunday, Apr 10
2pm $41
Cast and Crew
CAST:
Janet Widdington: Ruth Crawford
Ursula Widdington: Mary Robin Roth
Dorcas: Stephanie Nichols
Andrea Marowski: Jacob Ryan Smith
Dr. Mead: Phil Powers
Olga Danilof: Cheryl Turski
PRODUCTION:
Director: Travis W. Walter
Stage Manager: Brittanie Nichole Sicker
Assistant Stage Manager: Terry W. Carpenter
Dialect Consultant: Lynnae Lehfeldt
Violin Consultant: Allison Rhoades
Violinist: Allison Rhoades
Scenic Design: Jen Price Fick
Costume Design: Liz Goodall
Costume Design Assistant: Emma Scott
Lighting Design: Kerro Knox 3
Sound Design : Mike Duncan
Mar 7, 2022, Rochester.Life Staff