What a charming community theatre! We have attended the last two performances and were not…read moredisappointed at all. The caliber of acting and singing rivals the "big stages". It's a great date night destination. Support local community theatre and check Ridgedale out.

THANK YOU Ridgedale Players for making my daughter's birthday party fantastic!…read more Not only have I thoroughly enjoyed every show I've seen there, the theater is available to rent. We had access to the stage, the green room, the kitchen, and more, with a knowledgeable person to run the sound and light boards for far less than you would expect. The black box theater was the perfect canvas for us to decorate to make her red carpet karaoke party a smash hit. At the end of the night, she was already asking to use the theater again next year. We will definitely be back!

The shows this theater produces are indeed strong, but the leadership culture behind them is…read moretroubling. During my time with the company (two mainstage productions and one cabaret over about a year and a half), I saw a clear divide between the quality of the performances and the care for the people creating them. After I reported a more serious recent incident to members of leadership, it was deflected and ultimately ignored. In a follow-up call with a board member, he emphasized that their priority was "getting shows on stage," not addressing what happens between cast members offstage. That response made it clear that actor/performer safety and accountability are not treated as part of their responsibilities. From the outside, the organization looks polished and community-oriented. Inside, it lacks consistent, transparent leadership when harm occurs, and more troublingly, behind the curtain in rehearsals and offstage. The company prioritizes polished productions and familiar faces over genuine community. Long-standing contributors, especially skilled musicians or directors who have been around for years - also seem to operate without accountability. When serious issues arise, leadership's focus stays on keeping shows running and maintaining optics, not on addressing harm. This makes it difficult for newer members like myself to feel safe or valued. Connections at this theater stay surface-level because the culture doesn't encourage honesty or care beyond the stage. The theater's attention to sets, ticket sales, and production value is clear, but that same energy is rarely shown for the well-being of the people creating the work. New or prospective members/actors should be mindful of this culture and take care to understand how leadership handles concerns before committing their time energy, and talents here.

I was very impressed by this place, as well as the production. I enjoy going to community theater I…read morethink it is an inexpensive way to enjoy a good evening out. This place puts on a professional production, and the theater itself is so comfortable. There's lots of legroom and there aren't any blind spots really. If I had any criticism to give it would be not for the play, but for the concession and the 50/50 tickets. They need to post larger signs so you understand, or definitely have people tending who are bolder individuals.

We loved the Sound of Music this spring. Kids and adults alike were enthused and the setting was so…read moresweet.

One of the best community theaters in Michigan- both indoor and outdoor venues, small shows, large…read moremusicals, they do it all.

I came here for the first time last night to see a speaking engagement for the show Under the Radar…read moreon PBS. I'm not familiar with the theatre, but I really enjoyed my time here. I got an email about 2 weeks prior giving me the rundown of how things work. They let me know that there's a parking garage right across the street which was very convenient. Admittedly, the front door was hard to find but I figured it out when I saw the line to get in. Going inside the place doesn't have a bad seat in the house. Bathrooms are right there in the theatre so you don't have to miss too much of the show if you need to go. Well decorated and easy to get around. My only complaint was if someone tall's sitting in front of you it can be difficult. Seats could have been off set so you don't have to have this problem. Overall a great experience and the place is a gem.

One of the most professional groups in Metro-Detroit. Their productions are always well done.read more

Visited for the first time last night and it will not be my last. It's walking distance from plenty…read moreof cute little shops and has a parking structure right across the street, west end parking garage. We had tickets for a 7 pm show. The drinks are on the higher side, but similar to most places nowadays. The interior is dark, decorated in purple and black, but a nice, smaller venue to listen to music. We saw Rockstar, which sounded really good and the lead singer was quite entertaining with costume changes, etc. The venue did have some sound issues, so the band went on a little longer. We sat at high tables on the main floor, they also have seating upstairs and a dance area near the stage. A nice place to spend a couple hours with friends and hear live music.

Great little concert venue in downtown Rochester. Quick drink service and efficient seating…read morearrangement.

I'm a huge fan of the arts. Apparently Detroit has a plethora of theater throughout the…read moreMetropolitan area and surrounding cities. Anyway, I visit this theater frequently. It's located on the college campus. They feature a lot of classics plays and new stuff as well. It's located in Rochester so the drive from Detroit can be taxing-- it's about 35-40mins. I've seen Little Shops of Horror, a Christmas Carol, Blues in the Night and a couple of others that I can't recall the names. The theater is pretty spacious. It's not the Opera House but it's nice and family friendly. There's also a small art gallery located inside which features some very talented artists that I believe attend or attended the university.

I went to Meadowbrook Theatre last night. What a wonderful experience from beginning to end. The…read moreperformance was the 39th annual showing of The Christmas Carol. The theatre seats 584 people and the in and out is rather slow but well worth the wait. The Theatre has a no eating or drinking policy to preserve the Theatre's clean and polished atmosphere. The history of the Meadowbrook Theatre is on the walls to your left and right as you walk the hallway to the Theatre. It was very nostalgic reading the Theatre beginning and triumphs. The Meadowbrook Theatre is on the Oakland University Campus which provides ample parking and a short walk to the entrance. The grounds are well kept and clean. I will be coming back to visit and watch more performances this year. The 2022 schedule is up and full of all different shows to choose from. I'll be trying to get my culture on this year and why not you as well.

I have been to a few improv shows here in the past…read more The seating is very basic, provides an intimate feel with the Improv troupe. Narrator takes themes and prompts from the crowd. It challenges you and helps you think quick on your feet. Must be able to handle extemporaneous changes in themes too. I also have a friend that participated in the Improv school / program and found it useful. Helped my friend come out of his shell more, not so much funnier in his delivery. You either have it or you don't. I found it amusing and very clear cut who among the troupe excelled at improv. Only a few tend to stand out each show. Kudos to all for their effort nonetheless, it's not easy to do in front of bunch of strangers.

I would 10/10 recommend this place! My husband and I came on a Sunday night show, and laughed all…read morenight. Ambiance is intimate, I got seats right be the stage not realizing how small of a venue it is, and felt almost part of the show haha. Everyone was great, and felt like a supportive environment. I didn't not try the food or drinks. Service was great in seating us and not disruptive when bringing drinks to the table.

This place is crap. My daughter was cast and spent over 200…read morehours rehearsing only to have the play canceled because they never got the correct approvals to use the story. STAY AWAY!!!!

Great performances every time. We have never been disappointed with the cast, sets and love of…read moreperforming we have experienced in all the years we have attended plays there. Truely this is a gem.

I had the Murder Mystery Group come to my town for my 29th birthday. We did the theme of "Last…read moreHurrah of the 20's." Our host was very nice and made us feel much more comfortable about getting into character.

Super interactive game, great for any occasion! Keep an eye out for local events, but they can also…read moredo private events too!

Be aware: Google reviews were bought. Customers were given account credits to write a positive…read moreGoogle review. Make of that what you will. The competition program at this studio is a complete joke. Favoritism is insane. Certain competition dancers are given special treatment (7+ extra routines, solos, all the attention in class), while other competition dancers are straight up ignored and denied routines that they are completely qualified for. It doesn't matter how good you are, if the owner doesn't like your dancer, you get the crap routines (Pom pom). The owner will completely ignore your emails and questions and, if she even bothers to respond at all, it'll be whatever bullcrap she wants to tell you. Also, the owners are NEVER at this location. They are always at their other location, the main studio in Sterling Heights. As such, the teachers run the place and do what they want. The woman who teaches the competition jazz and lyrical classes is a complete egotistical asshole. I wouldn't talk to a dog the way she talks to these kids. She will dumb dances down if there's a combination that her favorite dancers cannot do; it doesn't matter that others can do the combo, it'll get taken out if her lil favorites can't do it. Don't waste your time or money here.

We love this dance studio. They have both competitive and recreational classes and all of the…read moreteachers are amazing. Reasonably priced tuition too!