Tibbits Opera House

06/23/2026

Today's Tibbits Talk with WTVB featured Marryn Barney (Zoe Murphy) and Tonilyn Hussey (Cynthia Murphy), two of our incredible leads in "Dear Evan Hansen." Listen to their interview below and come see the show June 24 & 25 at 2pm and June 25, 26, & 27 at 7:30pm! Tickets are available at Tibbits.org or by calling our box office at 517-278-6029.

https://omny.fm/shows/delaney-in-the-morning/marryn-barney-tonilyn-hussey-dear-evan-hansen-summer-theatre-tibbits-talk-6-23-26

The musical continues this week at the Tibbits Opera House.

06/23/2026

J Perry is here to talk about his character, Evan Hansen, and what audiences can take away from "Dear Evan Hansen." Don't miss your chance to see this heartfelt coming-of-age musical at Tibbits Opera House! Tickets are available online at Tibbits.org or by calling our box office at 517-278-6029.

A small lie brings teenage Evan newfound acceptance, and even the attention of the girl of his dreams. But what happens when the lie spins out of control? This six-time Tony Award winning musical looks at family, friendship, and the perils of just wanting to be loved. See the show June 24-27!

06/23/2026

After the performance on Wednesday, June 24 at 5pm, join the cast and crew of “Dear Evan Hansen” and Pines Behavioral Health at 5pm in the Tibbits Art Gallery for a discussion on the relationship between technology and our well-being that is found both in the show and our modern world.

“Dear Evan Hansen” is a beautiful musical exploration of what it means to be a teenager in this modern world of technology and social media. It becomes a launching point into the conversation. The feelings portrayed by characters in this show—isolation, self-comparison, inferiority—affect people of all ages.

This forum is free and open to the public. A ticket to the show is not required to listen, learn and join the conversation.

06/22/2026

💙⭐ "If I could tell her how she's everything to me. But we're a million worlds apart and I don't know how I would even start."

There are 5 more chances to see the Michigan regional premiere of "Dear Evan Hansen" this week at Tibbits Opera House! Tickets are available online at Tibbits.org or by calling our box office at 517-278-6029.

This production is generously sponsored by Parrish Excavating, Inc. Photos by Matthew Cook.

06/19/2026

💙⭐ "Dear Evan Hansen" opens TONIGHT, June 19, at Tibbits Opera House! Winner of six Tony Awards, including Best Musical and Best Original Score, “Dear Evan Hansen” is a deeply moving celebration of hope, healing, and the power of community.

See the show and its incredibly talented cast at Tibbits on June 19, 20, 25-27 at 7:30pm and June 24, 25 at 2pm. Rated PG-13 primarily for thematic material involving teen su***de, depression, and lying, alongside brief strong language (including the f-word), suggestive references, and drug/alcohol use. Tickets are available online at Tibbits.org or by calling our box office at 517-278-6029.

Photos by cast member Matthew Cook (Jared Kleinman) ✨

06/19/2026

"Elephant and Piggie's We Are in a Play!" continues its run at Tibbits June 20, 26, and 27 at 10am! Filled with beloved characters and lively songs, with five actors and a small band, this Popcorn Theatre show is a perfect way to introduce young people to theatre. Tickets are available at Tibbits.org or by calling our box office at 517-278-6029. All tickets are $10 and include popcorn and juice at intermission!

An elephant named Gerald and a pig named Piggie are best, best, "bestus" (a word Gerald and Piggie made up that means "very best") friends, but Gerald worries that something could go wrong that would end their friendship. Piggie is not worried at all. She's even happier and more excited than usual. That's because she and Gerald are invited to a party hosted by the Squirrelles, three singing squirrels who love to have a good time. And so begins a day when anything is possible.

Thank you to all of our sponsors and our volunteers for helping bring theatre to young audiences!

06/19/2026

Congratulations to our Executive Director, Christine Delaney, for being named one of the 2026 Michiganians of the Year! Delaney was selected for her exemplary leadership and tireless preservation efforts, which have allowed the 1882 theater to flourish as a cornerstone of the regional arts community.

COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Christine Delaney, executive director of the historic Tibbits Opera House in Coldwater,...

06/18/2026

Get ready to run down the dream! Experience the sound, the soul and the songs that shaped a generation with The Insiders: A Tribute to Tom Petty on Thursday, July 2 at 7:30pm at Tibbits Opera House! The Insiders: Tom Petty Tribute Band bring the ultimate Heartbreakers tribute to life with six seasoned pros and a whole lot of heart. Get your tickets now at Tibbits.org or by calling the box office at 517-278-6029.

This show is generously sponsored by Holicki Eye Center & Optical and Holicki Aesthetics.

https://youtu.be/CvuEQ-tjMZo?si=JgF5mYYLiItkShjc

The Insiders: Tom Petty Tribute Band performing "Runnin' Down a Dre...

06/18/2026

🍿🎭 "Elephant and Piggie's We Are in a Play!" continues its run at Tibbits this Friday and Saturday at 10am!

Get ready for a musical experience, ripped from the pages of Mo Willems' beloved, award-winning, best-selling children's books, that will leave audiences doing the "Flippy Floppy Floory" dance all night long! In "Elephant and Piggie's We Are in a Play!", Gerald and Piggie take to the stage in a rollicking adventure that is perfect for young audiences. Popcorn Theatre tickets are $10 each and include a popcorn and juice at intermission.