(Chelsea Update would like to thank Katie Doral, managing director of Purple Rose Theatre, for the information in this story.)
The Purple Rose Theatre Company will present Jeff Daniels’ Onstage & Unplugged for a seven-show engagement from Thursday, Dec. 26-Tuesday, Dec. 31.
A prolific songwriter as well as playwright, Daniels (PRTC founder) will perform an arsenal of songs that are alternately humorous and poignant according to information about the event.
Daniels has toured nationally with his music, but has reduced his concert appearances since landing his Emmy-winning lead role on HBO’s acclaimed series The Newsroom.
“Jeff’s got an incredibly busy schedule now, so we’re honored that he’s able to fit in these concerts during his holiday break,” says PRTC Artistic Director Guy Sanville.
This year’s line-up will feature old favorites as well as newer songs. His first album, Jeff Daniels Live and Unplugged, was recorded in 2001 during the original PRTC concert that sparked the tradition.
These songs and Daniels’ other critically acclaimed albums – Live at the Purple Rose, Grandfather’s Hat, Together Again with Jonathan Hogan and Keep It Right Here (Featuring Brad Phillips and Dominic John Davis) – are available for purchase at The Purple Rose Theatre Company Box Office.
CDs and information about Daniels’ music career are also available online here.
Founded in 1991, The Purple Rose Theatre Company is dedicated to producing the new American play and creating opportunities for Midwest theatre professionals.
Tickets are $75 for most of the performances of Onstage & Unplugged and go on sale Nov. 18 at 10 a.m. by phone at 433-7673 and online here.
