Matt Merrell Productions

02/13/2026

Bernard and Jacqueline, longtime husband and wife, and are committed not to invite their lovers over for Valentine's Day this year. Come see how they resolve their secrets when Matt Merrell Productions presents Don't Dress for Dinner this July at the Duke Family Performance Hall at Davidson College. For tickets go to https://app.arts-people.com/?show=306734

07/25/2025

It's such a funny show, and people are raving about Rumors at the Duke Family Performance Hall on the campus of Davidson College. Grab your friends and come see one of the last three performances of this local smash! And see what local theater critic Connie Fisher had to say about this hilarious show.

Search for:  NEWSShhh…Have You Heard the Latest Rumor? by Connie Fisher | Jul 21, 2025​Is it a parody or could it be farce?You can’t go wrong if you’re glad to get out of the bloody heat to settle down and enjoy a cool evening or afternoon show at Davidson College’s Duke Performance Hall....

07/17/2025

Pssst… did you hear? Charley’s not talking. Myra’s disappeared. Ken can’t hear. And the actors are losing their minds.

It must be opening night of Neil Simon’s RUMORS—where the lies come fast and the laughs come faster.

Bring your friends. Bring your alibi for a great night of summer entertainment - and chaos! For tickets go to www.mattsproductions.org

07/16/2025

How it all began.....

Tickets available at https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?actions=7&p=1

07/14/2025

Neil Simon's Rumors opens this Thursday. Talented cast! Great script. Beautiful venue. Terrific summer entertainment. Come watch this wacky dinner party go hilariously wrong. A fast-paced night of mistakes, lies and one liners. Running July 17-27. Tickets available at www.mattsproductions.org

07/10/2025

Someone's missing. Someone’s bleeding. No one knows what’s going on, and everyone has a Rumor. Neil Simon's riotous farce is coming to the Duke Family Performance Hall at Davidson College, produced by Matt Merrell Productions. It’s pure chaos wrapped in tuxedos. Lies, misdirection and rumors rule the night of a fancy dinner party gone hilariously wrong. A great night of summer entertainment filled with chuckles, giggles and snorts. Tickets at www.mattsproductions.org. Running July 17-27.

07/02/2025

We've got a mystery on our hands, but don't worry – it's a hilarious one! Join us for Neil Simon's Rumors, where a simple anniversary party spirals into a laugh-out-loud tangle of miscommunication, mistaken identity, and absolutely no one telling the full truth. This fast paced comedy is guaranteed to leave you howling - and glad you aren't a guest at the party. If you need some great summer entertainment, come see Rumors! Catch us at Davidson College's Duke Family Performance Hall from July 17- 27.. Get your tickets at www.mattsproductions.org and let the rumors begin!

06/17/2025

This dinner party has everything—except clarity. The host and hostess are missing. The guests are panicking. The lies are stacking up fast.

When secrets unravel, things get hilariously out of hand! Join us for Neil Simon’s Rumors—a comedy of cover-ups, confusion, and absolute chaos. A great night of summer entertainment. Get tickets at www.mattsproductions.org

05/23/2025

First read through for this very funny play was this week. Great cast featuring Cat Rutledge, Stuart Jonap, Lesi Jonap, Chris Eller, Karen Christensen, Della Knowles, Sean Parker, Matt Merrell, Peter Henry and Natasha Marcus. Tickets available now at www.mattsproductions.org

04/16/2025

Tickets are now on sale for Neil Simon's Rumors at the beautiful Duke Family Performance Hall on the campus of Davidson College. This hilarious comedy features great performances by Della Knowles, Stuart Jonap, Matt Merrell, Karen Christensen, Sean Parker, Lesi Jonap, Chris Eller and Cat Rutledge. Performances are July 17 - 27. Get tickets at https://mattsproductions.org/shows-events/ . Produced in association with Davidson Community Players.