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.

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.

Arguably the top dance studio in the state of Michigan…read more Dancers from DSD have gone on to work for Disney, perform on Broadway, and dance on cruise lines. Competition dancers are serious about dance, with many there seven days a week for hours each day. Their recreational classes are also excellent, and a great way for kids and adults alike to enjoy dancing without the commitment and rigor of the competitive program.

Took our money and refused lessons…read more Two of our daughters were going to class there. One of our daughter was hurt during class. They refused to acknowledge this. We felt uncomfortable to send her back so we cancelled her lessons. The other daughter wanted to continue lessons but the owner called and told us not to send her as well. Payment is required one month upfront and we were willing to take a loss on the one daughter but not both. The owner refuses refunds.

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!

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.

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.

Decent pricing for shows; however, I'm beyond livid that I was not reminded via email about an…read moreupcoming ballet show, which I paid handsomely for, but didn't see. I'm typically really good at calendaring things, but still - they could have and should have emailed a week or so before the show, but failed to do so.

So my aunt had gone to my recital here and the Master of Ceremonies said you can take pic and…read morevideos just no flashes and standing up. she was taking a video of my dancing from her seat and this rude usher just comes up to her and says you can't take videos. Everyone was taking video of their child and he just singled her out. This was after he rudely kicked my brother and father out of their seats and proceeded to drag them through the theater to seats that were reserved by others in 3 different areas. They ended up back in the equivalent seats on the opposite side of the theater. This is the Sterling Stars Dance Recital not a professional show where those rules apply. .. so if this guy is reading this YOU SUCK and it is your fault that you guys got this review . When I come back you better treat my family better. thanks for the bad night !!!!!!

I went to a Country Line Dance lesson and open dancing at Dance on Main with several friends. The…read moredance studio is up on the second floor and has a great view of the businesses on Main Street in Rochester. This location reminded me of the movie with Richard Gere and Jennifer Lopez called "Shall We Dance". If you have seen this movie, you know what I'm talking about because in that movie, he sees into the dance studio from a Chicago train. The dance floor here in Rochester was as professional as "dancing with the stars". Normally, when I dance all night in my cowboy boots, my feet are hurting at the end of the night and the owner of the dance studio. Let us know that with the cushioning on the dance floor, our feet would not hurt like they normally do from dancing. What a fun place to come. They have regular ballroom lessons and other special events. The parking behind the building was good and they even have a parking structure a block over. Overall a great dance studio with great employees.

My wife and I went to the Dec 20 dance and had an awesome time! Kai was a great host and played a…read moregreat mix and most requests. While the bulk of the dancers were into line dancing, they have a large dance floor that allowed us to two step or West Coast to most songs. Also played a country walt and a couple of east coast songs. Wonderful, dance friendly studio and group of dancers!