September 3, 2009

ANN ARBOR, Michigan ­ Families will find a delightful assortment of live professional theatre presentations at the Michigan Theater this fall and winter with the return of the Not Just For Kids series. The series is sponsored by the Benard L. Maas Foundation and Toyota.

Single show tickets go on sale Friday, September 4 at ticketmaster.com and all Ticketmaster locations, including the Michigan Union Ticket Office. Charge by phone at 800-745-3000.

The series begins Sunday, October 25 with Click, Clack, Moo and runs through April 2010. Standard series subscriptions may include four or five performances. Premium series subscriptions include three additional family performances by the Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra.

The Not Just for Kids schedule includes:

CLICK, CLACK, MOO
Sunday, October 25, 1:30 pm
A hilarious new musical about compromise, based on the best-selling book.

TALES OF A FOURTH GRADE NOTHING
Sunday, December 6, 1:30 pm
A play about sibling rivalry from the book by Judy Blume.

PATCHWORK: THE LITTLE HOUSE LIFE OF LAURA INGALLS WILDER
Sunday, February 7, 1:30 pm
Inspirational tales of outdoor adventure and pioneer spirit.

ARE YOU MY MOTHER?
Sunday, March 21, 2010, 1:30 pm
A colorful musical adventure based on P.D. Eastman’s beloved picture book

FROM THE MIXED UP FILES OF MRS. BASIL E. FRANKWEILER
Sunday, April 18, 2010, 1:30 pm
This enchanting drama for all ages unfolds in the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Subscription tickets are also on sale through October 22 by mail or by calling 734-668-8397 ext. 29. Prices range from $40 to $75, depending on the package chosen. Please visit the Michigan Theater web site for more information: http://michtheater.org/series_njfk.php

Reserved seats are $14 and $12 for Michigan Theater members, available online at Ticketmaster.com and at all Ticketmaster outlets including the Michigan Union Ticket Office. To charge by phone, call 800-745-3000. Service charges apply. Save on groups of 10 or more: call 734-668-8397, ext. 29.

The series is presented by the Benard L. Maas Foundation and Toyota with additional support from Comerica Bank, AnnArbor.com and Blue Care Network of Michigan.

About the Michigan Theater
The Michigan Theater is Ann Arbor’s historic center for fine film and performing arts. Winner of the 2006 Outstanding Historic Theatre Award from the League of Historic American Theatres, it is located in downtown Ann Arbor at 603 East Liberty Street, across the street from Borders Books and Music. Regular movie prices are $9.00, $7.00 for students, seniors and US veterans, $6.50 for Michigan Theater members, $6.00 for all Wednesday screenings. Please visit the theater’s website at http://michtheater.org. The 24-hour information line is (734) 668-TIME.