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Coldwater- Among the advances to bring audiences a safer environment in which to enjoy the shows, Tibbits invested in a PHI (Photohydroionization) Unit for its air handling system. Using ultraviolet light, micro-organisms in the air including germs, viruses and bacteria get stuck together killing them and making them larger and easily captured by air filters. […]

December 4, 2020 We all know what a challenge this year has been, for everyone, and in ways we never imagined. I prefer to focus on the amazing things that happened in response to those challenges. On behalf of everyone at Tibbits I’d like to say thank you to each person, business and organization that […]

COLDWATER – The offices for the Tibbits Opera House will remain partially open in order to accommodate holiday requests for gift certificates, gift shop items and end-of-year donations. To best serve customers, Tibbits staff requests visitors call first. According to Tibbits Executive Director Christine Delaney, “Even without events, the holidays are a busy time for […]

COLDWATER – Students ages 11 to 18 will vie for cash prizes as they sing, dance, and perform during the “Spotlight on Teen Talent” at Tibbits Opera House on Friday, April 26 at 7:00 pm. They will showcase their skills and compete for prizes during the annual competition, which is produced by Tibbits Theatre and […]

COLDWATER – The littlest theatre-goers will experience the magic of live theatre when Wild Swan Theater closes Tibbits’ school programming series with “Jack and the Beanstalk” at Tibbits Opera House on May 8 and May 9. This humorous version of Jack’s adventure climbing the magical beanstalk tells the tale of a very silly (and unscary) […]

COLDWATER – High school students from the surrounding region will see Michigan Shakespeare Festival’s production of “Romeo and Juliet,” the Shakespearean tragedy of two star-crossed lovers, at Tibbits Opera House on May 7. Tibbits presents the professional touring troupe as it recreates the beloved Shakespearean tragedy between two feuding families, the Montagues and the Capulets. […]

COLDWATER – Relive and experience the sight and sounds, moods and emotions of the Beatles’ influence on music and pop culture on Saturday, July 20, 2019 when the Beatles tribute band BritBeat brings their multimedia show to Tibbits Opera House. BritBeat has spent countless hours to create a show that tells the story of the […]

COLDWATER – In a unique collaboration between healthcare and the arts, ProMedica Coldwater Regional Hospital, Pines Behavioral Health, and Tibbits Summer Theatre will bring the dramatic rock musical “Next to Normal” to the Tibbits stage for six performances September 6 to 14, 2019. Mental Health issues affect more American families than can be accurately measured. […]

COLDWATER – To promote and celebrate the Hispanic culture in Branch County, El Ballet Folklorico Estudiantil returns to Tibbits for a performance of traditional Mariachi music and Folklorico dance on Cinco de Mayo, Sunday, May 5 at 1 pm. This student group combines traditional mariachi music and dance to create performances that have been seen […]

COLDWATER – With a feature film “Ring of Silence,” and four local showings on April 12, Branch County Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence (BCCADSV) along with Tibbits Opera Foundation and Arts Council Inc. bring the issue of human trafficking to the forefront of our community for awareness and discussion. According to Kim Hemker, Executive […]

SCOLDWATER – Tibbits’ school programming continues with Young Michigan Dances’ “Campfire Stories from the New World” on April 10, exposing students to an exciting melding of theatre, dance, and children’s literature. In this original script by Charles Burr, a variety of stories are told:  adventures, romances, funny stories, and a biographical sketch bordering on a […]

COLDWATER – ​Don’t “Wait, Wait” to buy your tickets for comedian Paula Poundstone, who will make an appearance at Tibbits Opera House on April 11 as one of only a handful of Midwest appearances currently scheduled for the year. Paula Poundstone is one of our country’s preeminent comedians, known for her smart, observational humor and […]

COLDWATER – Tibbits Theatre and Beyond (T-TAB) will hold auditions for its annual “Spotlight on Teen Talent” competition. Auditions are open to students age 11 through 18 and will take place Monday, March 25 and Tuesday, March 26 at 5pm at Tibbits Opera House.  Singers, dancers, musicians, comedians, orators, magicians, and any other creatively inspired […]

COLDWATER – Tibbits’ spring school programming kicks off with “Reg Pettibone’s Authentic Native American Program” on March 27, giving middle school audiences a better understanding of true native culture. Reg Pettibone, a full blooded Woodland Native American from the HoChunk Nation, along with his wife Marca from the Paiute Nation, present a unique and engaging […]

COLDWATER – With a flying carpet and the magical city of Agrabah, cast members of Tibbits Young Audiences musical “Disney’s Aladdin Jr.” are ready to show off months of hard work when they take to the stage March 22 and 23 at 7pm and March 24 at 2pm at Tibbits Opera House. “Disney’s Aladdin JR.” […]

COLDWATER – Experience the magical, exaggerated, and sometimes surreal world of the movie musical when Tibbits Classic Film Series screens two of the best, “Seven Brides for Seven Brothers”and“Singin’ in the Rain” on March 2 at 7pm. Both films were directed by Stanley Donen and enjoyed the vast resources and reputation of MGM Studios. According […]

COLDWATER – Mural artists are currently being sought to paint Morgan Miller’s winning Rotary Splash Pad mural design. Artists are asked to submit a proposal to the City of Coldwater for recreating the winning design on the 12’ high by 80’ wide foot wall adjacent to the Rotary Splash Pad. Complete details are located on […]

TIBBITS OFFERS A UNIQUE CINEMATIC TREAT FOR ONE NIGHT ONLY COLDWATER – In a first for Branch County, Tibbits Classic Film Series will showcase the 2019 Academy Award nominees for best animated and live action short films on Saturday, February 16. “For fans of the Oscars, there’s always a feeling of being left out when […]

COLDWATER – Area students will experience live theatre, dance, and storytelling as Tibbits presents its school programming series this spring with four different shows at the historic theatre. Asama Coldwater Manufacturing has teamed with Tibbits to help the theatre present this series, which will begin with a “Reg Pettibone’s Authentic Native American Program” on March […]

COLDWATER –Kids’ Art Rocks at Tibbits will this year add cash prizes to its list of benefits for local student artists. Students are encouraged to submit their artwork for the annual show and contest to be displayed at the Tibbits Opera House Art Gallery starting in May. In addition to cash prizes, winners will have […]

COLDWATER – Hype surrounding comedy great Paula Poundstone’s appearance at Tibbits has been building, and the wait for tickets will be over on Monday, January 7 for Tibbits members, with tickets for the general public on sale the following week. Poundstone’s appearance at Tibbits on Thursday, April 11 at 7:30 pm highlights the theatre’s 2018-2019 […]

COLDWATER – American filmmaker, screenwriter, and musician John Carpenter becomes the focus of Tibbits Classic Film Series on January 12 at 7 pm as they present “Big Trouble in Little China” and “The Thing.” Though he has film credits in various genres, Carpenter is associated most commonly with horror, action, and science fiction films of […]

COLDWATER – The mural project for the Rotary Splash Pad at Heritage Park has been narrowed to three designs and now seeks community input. The public is encouraged to vote on their favorite design in person at the Tibbits Opera House, the Tibbits Administrative Offices, or at the City of Coldwater or on the City’s […]

The comedy of the Marx Brothers highlights Tibbits classic film Series in December with a double feature of Duck Soup and A Night at the Opera December 15 at 7 pm.

COLDWATER – Comedy great Paula Poundstone will bring her trademark style of observational humor to the Tibbits stage for one performance on Thursday, April 11, 2019. Paula Poundstone is one of our country’s preeminent comedians, known for her smart, observational humor and spontaneous wit that has become the stuff of legend. She tours regularly performing […]

COLDWATER – On Saturday, January 26, 2019 step into the 1970s and the heyday of the Rolling Stones with Classic Stones Live, the complete Rolling Stones tribute show at Tibbits Opera House. Front man Keith Call has all of the moves and swagger of Mick Jagger, along with his partner in crime Bernie Bollendorf, who […]

  COLDWATER –Roars of laughter will fill the Tibbits as three professional stand-up comedians help the audience shake off their winter blues on Saturday, March 16 at 7pm for Coldwater’s Comedy Fest. Headlining this year is Bengt Washburn, a former winner of the prestigious San Francisco International Comedy Competition. He has been seen on The […]

COLDWATER – Clemens Food Group offers a challenge to finalize the funding of the Tibbits Opera House boiler project. While it has been nearly a year since Tibbits Opera House replaced its 50-year-old boilers, the effort to cover the expense has continued. Clemens Food Group has offered a gift which could finally wrap up the […]

COLDWATER – Band students from Legg Middle School and Coldwater High School get to experience the fundamentals of jazz as Tibbits brings JazzReach to their schools Wednesday, November 28. Established in 1994, JazzReach is a nationally recognized, NYC-based organization dedicated to the promotion, performance, teaching and creation of jazz music. The organization is passionately committed […]

COLDWATER – Get into the holiday spirit with Arts Alive’s second annual “The Art of Holiday Food, Drinks, and Décor” fundraising event at Tibbits Opera House on Tuesday, Nov 27 from 5:30-9pm. “If you attended last year’s Arts Alive holiday event and liked it, then you will LOVE this year’s event. It’s a little different […]

Over 600 items are up for bid at this “fun-raiser” benefiting the daily operations and maintenance of the historic theatre, built in 1882.  The silent auction will begin at 6 PM and the live auction at 8 PM.   The evening includes food and cash bar. This event features a special theme each year, making it […]

COLDWATER – On Saturday, November 10 at 7pm, the Tibbits Classic Film Series descends into the dark and gritty world of film noir with the Orson Welles thriller The Lady from Shanghai and the twist-ladened Detour. First up is Orson Welles’ The Lady from Shanghai. Against his better judgment, seaman Michael O’Hara (Orson Welles) agrees […]

COLDWATER – On Saturday, October 27 at 5:30pm, Tibbits Opera House will present an evening long Halloween event by combining the monster movie marathon MONSTER FEST with the Coldwater Halloween parade. In the world of movie trilogies, there is usually an attempt to make the third chapter bigger in scope and sometimes a little ridiculous. […]

COLDWATER – Arts Alive is asking local artists to join their next gallery show “Baby It’s Cold Outside” with artwork which will be installed in Tibbits Opera Houses’ art gallery on November 8. Artists of any age are free to submit up to three pieces at $5 per submission. Paintings, photographs or drawings should be […]

COLDWATER – A cast of nearly 40 local students will present the play The Snow White Variety Show at Tibbits Opera House Oct. 19-20 at 7pm and Oct. 21 at 2pm. The Snow White Variety Show has all the fun of just about every TV-show genre imaginable jam-packed into this wild and fast-paced comedy!  The […]

Plans for the auction are underway and volunteers and staff are busy collecting the donations needed to make the event a success. Businesses and individuals are encouraged to participate. Donations can be goods, services or monetary donations. Past items have included art, baskets, fine jewelry, get-away packages, gift certificates, home décor, garden tools, equipment, crafts, […]

  Coldwater— With a palette that also mixes captivating vocals, intricate choreography and exciting audience interaction, ArtRAGEous will take the audience on a unique visual journey packed with wild inspiration, creativity, and fun on October 10 at 7pm at Tibbits Opera House! As people who live and breathe the arts, creativity, community, and inspiration, the […]

COLDWATER— Tibbits Classic Film Series returns for a third year September 29 at 7pm with a double feature showcasing the humorous and dramatic abilities of silver screen legend Marilyn Monroe. The evening will begin with one of Marilyn Monroe’s best dramatic roles, the dark thriller Niagara. While on vacation at Niagara Falls Polly Cutler (Jean […]

COLDWATER – Arts Alive has opportunities available for volunteers as the group plans its unique holiday event “The Art of Holiday Food, Drinks & Décor” happening at the Tibbits Opera House on November 27. According to Stephanie Burdick, one of the organizers of the event, “We’re looking for all skills. Whether you have ideas and […]

COLDWATER – With their modern take on the traditional Irish/Scottish Celtic sound, The Founding will be the featured band at this year’s Smith Memorial Concert at the Tibbits Opera House September 15 at 7pm. Diane Smith Pridgeon, organizer of the concert, explains, “The Ruth, Robert, Douglas, and Dean Smith Memorial Benefit Concert celebrates families. The […]

COLDWATER – As National Hispanic Heritage Month gets ready to kick off, Los Bandits de MIchigan will bring their Tex-Mex style of music to the Tibbits Opera House stage for a special concert on Saturday, Sept. 8 at 7pm. The band Los Bandits de MIchigan has been performing since 1991, but each individual member has […]

COLDWATER – Tibbits Young Audiences will hold auditions for The Snow White Variety Show at 5 pm August 22 and 23 at Tibbits Opera House for the play to be presented October 19-21, 2018. The Snow White Variety Show has all the fun of just about every TV-show genre imaginable jam-packed into this wild and […]

COLDWATER – Area youth present Disney’s Beauty and the Beast JR August 17-19, 2018 at Tibbits Opera House as Pines Behavioral Health and Tibbits Young Audiences join forces for a free Profound Impact performance. The beloved musical Disney’s Beauty and the Beast JR is a fantastic adaptation of the story of transformation and tolerance.  It […]

As the comedy Resident Alien closes the final week of Tibbits Summer Theatre, the historic opera house recognizes PNC as sponsor again this year. PNC also supports Tibbits through corporate membership and the theatre’s annual fundraising auction. Shortly after joining the Branch County community, PNC began its support of Tibbits, initially supporting the winter concerts […]

    COLDWATER –Tibbits Opera Foundation and Arts Council, Inc. received $5000 from the Coldwater Rotary Club to offset the costs of replacing the 50-year-old boilers in the historic Tibbits Opera House. The Club last year gave a gift of $3000 to the project. While the new boilers were installed in time for last winter, […]

COLDWATER – An “out-of-this-world” situational comedy, Resident Alien closes Tibbits’ mainstage season when it plays from August 2-11 at the historic Tibbits Opera House. Written by Stuart Spencer, Resident Alien plays out with Michael’s son being taken up into an alien space ship, and his testy ex-wife, her slow-witted husband, and the “anything but by […]

COLDWATER – Tibbits’ Popcorn Theatre continues with the spook-tacular story of Shiver and Shake showing July 27-28 & August 3-4 at 10am. A young man who has never felt fear wonders what it’s like to shiver and shake.  He spends the night in a haunted castle, and comedy abounds as ghost after ghost try to […]

COLDWATER – Arts Alive is asking local artists to join their next gallery show, “A is for Animal,” which will be installed in Tibbits Opera Houses’ art gallery in September and will be on display until late October. Artists of any age are free to submit up to three pieces at $5 per submission. Paintings, […]

COLDWATER- The 2014 Tony Award Best Musical A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder comes to the Tibbits stage in madcap fashion Thursday, July 19 through Saturday July 28 in Coldwater, MI. A distant heir to a family fortune sets out to speed up the line of succession by using a great deal of charm […]

  COLDWATER – A surprising combination of comedy, circus skills and audience participation will delight young and old when Cirque Amongus comes to Tibbits as part of Popcorn Theatre July 20 & 21 at 10am. This circus-style performance incorporates fundamental circus arts: juggling, movement, and balance creating an exciting and unforgettable experience. This high-energy show […]

COLDWATER – Tibbits’ Popcorn Theatre continues with the timeless tale of Charlotte’s Web showing  July 6-7 & 13-14 at 10am. Wilbur the pig lived happily on a farm in the country until one day it is revealed that his life may be in danger. Fearing the worst, Wilbur’s friend Charlotte the spider attempts to save […]

COLDWATER – Tibbits Summer Theatre will team with three area restaurants to present special dinner theatre productions in July offering a full meal and a cabaret-style performance that features members of its professional summer company. The cabaret performances will be presented Monday, July 9 at Olivia’s Chop House in Jonesville, Tuesday July 10 at Schuler’s […]

  COLDWATER – One of the greatest stories ever told comes to life in the ultimate rock opera experience Jesus Christ Superstar, opening June 28 at the historic Tibbits Opera House. This global blockbuster retells the final weeks in the life of Jesus Christ from the perspective of Judas Iscariot. As Christ’s followers grow more […]

COLDWATER – Immerse yourself in the magical world of The Last of the Dragons, the first production in the 2018 Tibbits Popcorn Theatre Season showing June 22-23 & 29-30 at 10am at the historic Tibbits Opera House. This imaginative and original tale written by Kristin Walter is based upon the original story of Edith Nesbit. […]

Coldwater, MI — “Mixed Emotions,” a funny, touching play opens Tibbits Summer Theatre’s 55th season on June 14 with an inspirational message of starting life a-new; the show runs through June 23 at Tibbits Opera House in Coldwater, Michigan. A gentle, yet funny and romantic comedy the plays tells the story of two widowed friends […]

COLDWATER-Students ages 11-19 can test their creativity and explore the world of film production through a 10-day film competition presented by Tibbits Theatre and Beyond (T-TAB) starting June 8 at Tibbits Opera House with the premiere of the films on June 19. The contest begins with the kick-off event June 8 at the box office […]

COLDWATER – Tibbits Opera Foundation and Arts Council, Inc. recently elected its executive committee while also welcoming several new members to its board of directors. Richard Merrill assumed the position of president, Chris Donbrock vice president, Wayne Weaver treasurer, Laura Lutterbeck secretary and Polly Locke member at large. J. Richard Colbeck takes the role of […]

COLDWATER – Saturday’s Cinco de Mayo celebration filled Tibbits Opera House with mariachi music, stomping feet of flamenco dancers, battle sounds from the film dramatization of the Battle of Pueblo, as well as flags and beautiful instrumental sounds from across the Latin nations. With support of the Michigan Humanities Council, Altrusa International of Branch County […]

COLDWATER – Coldwater High School’s Amelia Gerth won the first-place title and prize money for Tibbits Theatre and Beyond’s 15th annual Spotlight on Teen Talent Show. Students ages 11-18, performing in a variety of twenty-two acts, took to the Tibbits Opera House stage to compete on April 28, with winners taking home cash prizes. Gerth, […]

COLDWATER – With sonic guitars, booming vocals and crushing drums, the tribute band Foreigners Journey duplicates the sound and style of two of the ‘80s biggest arena rock bands, Foreigner and Journey, July 14, 2018 in a concert at Tibbits Opera House in Coldwater, Michigan. This tribute show features keyboardist Paul Kochanski, bassist Joe Pettengill, […]

COLDWATER – The Tibbits Classic Film Series closes its 2017-2018 with The Duke himself, John Wayne, in North to Alaska and 3 Godfathers on May 26, 2018 at 7pm. The evening begins with the light-hearted North to Alaska, the story of two partners, Sam McCord (Wayne) and George Pratt (Stewart Granger) who strike gold during […]

COLDWATER – High school students from the surrounding region will see the tale of two star-crossed lovers, Romeo and Juliet, as brought to life by the Michigan Shakespeare Festival Tour on May 15 at Tibbits Opera House. Tibbits presents the professional touring troupe as it recreates the beloved Shakespearean tragedy between two feuding families, the […]

COLDWATER – Tibbits held auditions for its Spotlight on Teen Talent show a few weeks ago, attracting a variety of performers to the stage. Those selected to participate in the show will perform for the public on Saturday, April 28 at 7:00 p.m. The students, ages 11 to 18, will sing, dance, and perform as […]

COLDWATER – To promote and celebrate the Hispanic culture in Branch County, Tibbits will be hosting a Cinco de Mayo celebration from 12-5pm May 5 complete with music, dance, an exhibit of flags and a film about the fight for Democracy which the day honors. After a procession of 20 Latin flags, which will be […]

COLDWATER – Arts Alive and the Coldwater Area Chamber of Commerce are currently looking for artists, downtown businesses, and marketplace vendors for the 2018 Spring ArtWalk on Friday, June 8. Fine artists are paired up with businesses and their work will be on display from 5-8pm the night of ArtWalk. From makeup artists, sculptors, painters, […]

Coldwater, MI – Tibbits offers a variety of exciting volunteering opportunities for those in the community interested in giving their time to the historic theatre. In addition to live performances and entertainment, Tibbits offers volunteer opportunities to anyone who would like to get involved:  usher shows, bartend events, work the concessions and gift shop, give […]

School Programming Series Continues with Wild Swan Shows COLDWATER – Wild Swan Theater will delight young audiences when they travel to Tibbits Opera House with their show A Honey Pot of Pooh Stories on April 12 and Shipwrecked on April 18 for Tibbits’ school programming series. Students from preschool to second grade will enjoy A […]

COLDWATER – Come see the master of the thriller genre when the Tibbits Classic Film Series screens Alfred Hitchcock’s The Trouble with Harry and Saboteur on April 14, 2018 at 7pm. Alfred Hitchcock, a man ahead of his time, is credited as the creator of the thriller genre. His repertoire includes a host of films […]

COLDWATER – Arts Alive is asking local artists to join their next gallery show, “Pops of Color,” which will be installed in Tibbits Opera Houses’ art gallery in May and will be on display during the evening of ArtWalk on June 8 and through the first two shows of Tibbits Summer Theatre. Artists of any […]

COLDWATER –  Student artists are encouraged to submit their artwork for the annual Kids’ Art Rocks gallery show which will be displayed at the Tibbits Opera House Art Gallery during ArtWalk. Kids’ Art Rocks has recognized 133 pieces of student art since the program’s inception, and this year the program is looking to expand by […]

COLDWATER – Tibbits Opera Foundation proudly announces Royal as the Title Sponsor for its annual Tibbits Golf Outing Friday, June 22 at the Coldwater Golf Course. Royal Chevrolet Sales Manager Mike Evon said, “Royal Chevrolet is very honored and excited to be a part of an event that has been around for many years.  Tibbits […]

COLDWATER – Tibbits Theatre and Beyond (T-TAB) will hold auditions for its annual “Spotlight on Teen Talent” competition. Auditions are open to students age 11 through 18 and will take place Monday, March 26 and Tuesday, March 27 at 5pm at Tibbits Opera House. Singers, dancers, musicians, comedians, orators, magicians, and any other creatively inspired […]

COLDWATER – Cast members of Tibbits Young Audiences musical Tied to the Tracks are ready to show off months of hard work when they take to the stage March 23 and 24 at 7pm and March 25 at 2pm at Tibbits Opera House. Tied to the Tracks will leave you tied up in knots…of laughter!  […]

COLDWATER – Cast members of Tibbits Young Audiences musical Tied to the Tracks recently delighted several local groups with a preview of their show, which will take the Tibbits stage later this month. Since 2012, TYA cast members have gone on the road with a selection of songs and choreography for their upcoming performance.  Affectionately […]

COLDWATER – As attendees of recent events at Tibbits Opera House have already discovered, Tibbits Opera Foundation and Arts Council, Inc. acquired a full liquor license in February and “The Ghost Light Bar” is open at the historic theatre. Tibbits Board of Directors opted to pursue a developmental liquor license after members had attended a […]

COLDWATER – Arts Alive is asking local artists to join their next gallery show, “ACHOO: The Sounds and Sights of Spring,” which will be installed in Tibbits Opera Houses’ art gallery right before their Comedy Fest, featuring three professional comedians, on March 17. Artists are free to submit up to three pieces at $5 per […]

COLDWATER –Season ticket subscriptions and group reservations are now available for the 54th summer theatre season at Tibbits Opera House, which offers something for everyone with a program full of music, dancing, comedy, romance and drama. Tibbits 2018 Summer Theatre Season begins in June with the poignant comedy Mixed Emotions, followed by the ultimate rock […]

HEEEEY ABBOOOOOTT!   COLDWATER – Bud Abbott & Lou Costello bring their patented brand of slapstick comedy to the Tibbits big screen on March 10 at 7pm when the Tibbits Classic Film Series screens Who Done It? and Hold That Ghost. Up first is the murder mystery, Who Done It?. Abbott & Costello play soda […]

COLDWATER –Roars of laughter will fill the Tibbits as three professional stand-up comedians help the audience shake off their winter blues on March 17 at 7pm for Coldwater’s 5th Annual Comedy Fest, which also features a St. Patrick’s Day twist this year. Headlining this year is Last Comic Standing finalist Michael Palascak, who grew up […]

COLDWATER – Area elementary students will experience “piratical fun” while learning about simple machines, navigation, air pressure and more in the one-man educational pirate show Pirate School: The SCIENCE of Pirates for Tibbits’ school programming series on Tuesday, March 6. The SCIENCE of Pirates is the swashbuckling one-man show created and performed by veteran New […]

COLDWATER – Area elementary students will experience live theatre and celebrate the country’s rich folklore as Wild Swan Theater presents American Short & Tall Tales for Tibbits’ school programming series on Tuesday, February 13. Humor, stories, and music will delight audiences as the performers crisscross the nation, bringing to life the tall tales that helped […]

INVADERS FROM ANOTHER PLANET DESCEND ON TIBBITS OPERA HOUSE! COLDWATER – Experience two science-fiction classics of the 1950s when Tibbits Classic Film Series screens the original versions of The Day the Earth Stood Still and Invaders from Mars on February 17 at 7pm. In The Day the Earth Stood Still, a flying saucer lands in […]

COLDWATER – Tibbits Opera Foundation and Arts Council, Inc. will hold its annual meeting Thursday, January 25 at 5:30 pm at the opera house. The meeting for Branch County’s center for arts and culture includes a review of the 2016-17 fiscal year, a financial report of the theatre and highlights for the year ahead. The […]

WARM YOURSELF WITH THE CALIFORNIA SOUNDS OF BEST OF THE EAGLES, THE EAGLES TRIBUTE BAND COLDWATER – Best of the Eagles tribute band will bring that seventies California sound to Tibbits on January 27, 2018 at 7pm. With signature tunes like “Hotel California,” “The Long Run,” and “Desperado,” Best of the Eagles keeps the legacy […]

COLDWATER – BroadwayWorld has just announced the winners for the 2017 Regional Awards, and Tibbits Summer Theatre won three of the eleven awards for which they were nominated. The 2017 awards honor productions which opened between October 1, 2016 and September 30, 2017. Isaac Jankowski was awarded Best Actor in a Play for the Tibbits […]

ART CONTEST FOR TIBBITS’ 2018 SUMMER THEATRE SEASON   COLDWATER –  In June of 2018, Tibbits will begin its 54th season of professional summer theatre and will be looking for four artists to create original poster art for their four productions, Mixed Emotions, Jesus Christ Superstar, A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder, and Resident […]

COLDWATER – Now in its 54th  year, summer theatre at Tibbits Opera House once again offers something for everyone with a program full of music, dancing, comedy, romance and drama. Tibbits 2018 Summer Theatre Season begins in June with the poignant comedy Mixed Emotions, followed by the ultimate rock opera Jesus Christ Superstar, the murderous […]

COLDWATER – Tibbits Young Audiences will hold auditions for the musical Tied to the Tracks at 5 pm January 4 and 5 at Tibbits Opera House for the show to be presented March 23-25, 2018. Tied to the Tracks will leave you tied up in knots…of laughter!  This action-packed old time musical western melodrama follows […]

COLDWATER – With the arrival of cold weather, Tibbits Opera Foundation and Arts Council, Inc. announced the replacement of the 50-year-old boilers in the historic Tibbits Opera House. While the heat is on and working well, the effort to raise the funds to cover the improvement continues. According to Christine Delaney, Tibbits Executive Director, “We […]

DO SOMETHING DIFFERENT IN DECEMBER WITH TIBBITS’ SHERLOCK HOLMES DOUBLE FEATURE! COLDWATER – Experience mystery and suspense on Saturday, December 30 at 7pm as the Tibbits Classic Film Series brings two of Sherlock Holmes’ best, House of Fear and Dressed to Kill, to the big screen. The first film of the evening, House of Fear, […]

11-15-2017 HOLIDAY CHEER IS JUST AROUND THE CORNER WITH THE TIBBITS CLASSIC FILM SERIES!   COLDWATER – On Saturday, November 25 at 7pm, the Tibbits Classic Film Series will offer up some early Christmas cheer with the 1947 Christmas staple, Miracle on 34th Street and the Bing Crosby & Fred Astaire song and dance gem, […]

Volunteers and staff for the 38 Annual Tibbits Auction posed in the lobby before heading to “Tibbits Olde West” Saturday, November 4, 2017.      COLDWATER – The Tibbits Opera House received a huge financial boost Saturday night, as the Tibbits’ 38th Annual Auction grossed over $63,000 for the historic theatre’s annual operating budget. Dinners […]

COLDWATER – Get into the holiday spirit with Arts Alive’s “The Art of Holiday Food, Drinks, and Décor” event at Tibbits on Tuesday, Nov 14 from 6-9pm. The local art group, under the umbrella of the Tibbits Opera Foundation, is known for its ArtWalk in Coldwater every spring and fall as well as its themed […]

COLDWATER – Imagine a time of rambling cowboys on horseback in the open terrain of the wild frontier- saloons, gold, and covered wagons. Join volunteers and staff of Tibbits Opera House November 4, 2017 and take a journey back to the olde west for Tibbits 38th Annual Auction “Tibbits Olde West.” The silent auction will […]

October 16, 2017 COLDWATER – Michigan native Jeff Daniels returns to Tibbits for a single performance Saturday, November 11, featuring his own brand of entertainment, songs and stories presented in his down-to-earth style, accompanied by The Ben Daniels Band. The show features Jeff Daniels on guitar singing many of his own songs, some poignant, some […]

COLDWATER – On Saturday, October 28 at 8:30pm, Tibbits will once again pay tribute to classic and B-movie monsters with its creature double feature…MONSTER FEST 2! The evening will begin with the tale of atomic age horror from 1954, THEM! When an F.B.I. agent and his family go missing in the deserts of New Mexico, […]

COLDWATER – Tibbits Opera Foundation and Arts Council, Inc. received two grants from the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs (MCACA) for the 2017-2018 funding cycle. The awards include an Operational Support Grant as well as a Capital Improvement Grant. Tibbits has received an Operation Support grant each year since the MCACA implemented the […]

Date: 09-29-2017 ROBOTS AND THE PYTHON GANG: CINDERELLA HAS BIGGER PROBLEMS THAN FITTING INTO A GLASS SLIPPER  COLDWATER – Tibbits Young Audiences continues to offer classic fairy tales told with a modern and comedic twist as they begin production on their fall play If the Shoe Fits, opening October 20 at 7:00pm at the Tibbits […]

COLDWATER –  Love, Loss & What I Wore evokes life’s humor as well as its poignancy when it opens at Tibbits Opera House September 22. Known for screenplays such as Michael, You’ve Got Mail, and Mixed Nuts, sisters Nora and Delia Ephron capture the essence of life with a collection of vignettes and monologues in […]

COLDWATER – Classical music fills the stage as the 17th Annual Smith Memorial Concert brings pianist Rebecca Mayer, violinist Rachael Klaus and cellist David Peshlakai on September 16, 2017 at 7pm at the Tibbits Opera House. The Ruth, Robert, Douglas, and Dean Smith Memorial Concert was originally organized by Diane Smith Pridgeon and her sister […]

Date: 8-14-2017 COLDWATER – A variety of entertainment for all ages and tastes will be featured in the Entertainment Series at the historic Tibbits Opera House. Tibbits Entertainment Series will include the touching play Love, Loss, & What I Wore; Jeff Daniels in concert with the Ben Daniels Band; an exciting Eagles tribute band with […]

Date: August 7, 2017  Tibbits Young Audiences – Auditions for “If the Shoe Fits”  COLDWATER – Tibbits Young Audiences will hold auditions for “If the Shoe Fits” starting at 5 pm August 24 and 25 at Tibbits Opera House for the show to be presented October 20-22, 2017. “If the Shoe Fits” is a modern […]

Date: August 3, 2017 Tibbits In Search of Volunteer Support Coldwater, MI –  In addition to the performances and entertainment, Tibbits offers an array of volunteer opportunities for those in the community interested in getting involved in the historic theatre. Tibbits offers a variety of areas of interest for those who would like to volunteer, […]

Date: 07/28/2017 COLDWATER – The crafty cat in boots will come to Tibbits when Puss in Boots opens at Tibbits Opera House on August 4. Originally written by Giovanni Francesco Straparola in 1550, Puss in Boots has continued to entertain generations of children and adults. Over the years, there have been many interpretations of this […]

Date:  07-24-2017 GRAB YOUR CLUBS AND HIT THE LINKS WITH THE FOX ON THE FAIRWAY COLDWATER – Ken Ludwig’s The Fox on the Fairway tees off at Tibbits Opera House on August 10 and plays through August 19. The comedy begins with Bingham, president of the Quail Valley Country Club, in a difficult position. He […]

The 2016 Tibbits Summer Theatre performance of The Addams Family – A New Musical Comedy has been nominated for three of Encore Michigan’s Wilde Awards.   COLDWATER-Encore MI has just named Tibbits Summer Theatre as a nominee for the 2017 Wilde Awards, Michigan’s professional theatre equivalent of the Tony Awards. Each August, Encore MI recognizes […]

COLDWATER – The Ring of Steel Action Theatre and Stunt Troupe demonstrates the art of theatrical combat staging at Tibbits as part of Popcorn Theatre July 28 & 29 at 10am. One of the largest theatrical fencing salles in the nation, The Ring of Steel teaches classes in swordplay and stunt work along with 15 […]

COLDWATER- The rock-n-roll musical Footloose bursts onto the stage Thursday, July 27 and runs through August 5 at Tibbits in Coldwater, MI. Based on the mega-hit film from 1984 of the same name, Footloose is about high school student Ren and his mother who have recently moved from Chicago to a small farming town. Even […]

COLDWATER – A regular on the “Bob and Tom Show” for years, Heywood Banks returns to the Tibbits stage with his unique brand of humor on July 22 at 7:30 p.m. as part of Tibbits Entertainment Series. Heywood Banks is simply one-of-a-kind, almost impossible to describe, with a style his very own. Billed as “Equal […]

Date: 06/30/2017 WHIZ, BANG, POOF; DOUG SCHEER UNLEASHES HIS WACKY SCIENCE ON TIBBITS! COLDWATER – Doug Scheer mixes humor and off-the-wall antics with scientific experiments in his educational show Wacky Science coming to Tibbits Popcorn Theatre July 7 & 8. For the past 30 years, Doug Scheer has been performing his show Wacky Science for […]

COLDWATER – Talkbacks, held the first Saturday of each Tibbits main-stage show, are a popular way for theatre-goers to get backstage knowledge from the professional summer theatre company. These sessions are scheduled for July 8, July 29, and August 12. After the curtain falls at the end of the performance, audience members who want to […]

Immerse yourself in the magical world of The Troll and the Elephant Prince, the first production in the 2017 Tibbits Popcorn Theatre Season showing June 11 & 12 at 10am. The citizens of Trolltown are forced to pay gold to an intimidating Troll so that he will protect them from the terrifying creatures that live […]

Cemetery Club Opens Tibbits Summer Season Coldwater—A funny,  touching play “The Cemetery Club” opens Tibbits Summer Theatre’s 53rd season with an inspirational message of starting life a-new,  June 15 and running through June 24 at Tibbits Opera House in Coldwater, Michigan. Both humorous and poignant it’s the story of three widows who meet once a […]

Tibbits Opera House will swing with the rockabilly/blues sound of George Bedard and the Kingpins on Friday, May 12, 2017 Sponsored by the Coldwater Swap Meet and Car Show, this event kicks off the area premier car event weekend. For more than 20 years George Bedard has been a key figure of the Michigan roots […]

HOORAY!! ITS A MEL BROOKS DOUBLE FEATURE Come experience the lighter side of re-animating the dead and being wrongfully accused of murder with the Mel Brooks classics, Young Frankenstein and High Anxiety showing April 1 at 7pm as an April Fools Day double feature. Considered by many fans to be Brooks’ masterpiece, Young Frankenstein is […]

Closet Monsters, The Dream King, The Sandman, and a group of children trying to capture them all in the act, create musical mayhem in Tibbits Young Audiences’ 2017 Spring Musical, There’s a Monster in My Closet running March 24 – 26. In this fanciful musical, Emily is sent to bed only to find a monster […]

On Saturday, March 11 Tibbits’ Classic Film Series continues with its fourth installment, An Evening with Cary Grant. Starting in December of last year Tibbits Opera House began a six month long showcase of classic movies from the Golden Age of Hollywood. So far this event has screened such classics as Miracle on 34th Street, […]

The howl of the winter winds are replaced with the roar of laughter as stand-up comedy returns to Tibbits Opera House on March 11 at 7pm with Coldwater’s 4th Annual Comedy Fest. For the past four years Tibbits has been helping people shake the winter blues with its Comedy Fest. Beginning in 2013 the Comedy […]

Friday April 28, 7 time Emmy award winner Ed Asner comes to Tibbits with his informative yet comedic one man show about a common medical issue faced by older men. A Man and His Prostate is the brain child of writer and long time collaborator of Asner’s, Ed Weinberger. The idea for the show came […]

With sonic guitars, booming vocals and crushing drums, the tribute band Foreigners Journey duplicates the sound and style of two of the ‘80s biggest arena rock bands, Foreigner and Journey, January 28, 2017 in a concert at Tibbits Opera House in Coldwater Michigan. This tribute show features keyboardist Paul Kochanski, bassist Jimi Lyons and lead singer […]

The Federation of State Humanities Councils has presented the 2016 Schwartz Prize for outstanding work in the humanities to the Michigan Humanities Council (MHC) for its program, “Heritage Grants: Exploring the History of All Michigan’s People.” The MHC created the program which is funded through the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, to support projects that “explore local […]

COLDWATER – The Tibbits Opera House received a huge financial boost Saturday night, as the Tibbits’ 37th Annual Auction grossed over $65,500 for the historic theatre’s  annual operating budget. Dinners and special experiences highlighted the items up for bid and garnered some very generous donations. High bids for the evening came from a complete orthodontic […]

Tibbits Opera House PRESS RELEASE                                                                                    For Immediate Release  Date: 09-20-2016 Contact:  517-278-6029 COLDWATER –  In the grand tradition of Mel Brooks and the Zucker Brothers, Tibbits Young Audiences bring to the stage, “Seusspeare: Hamlet Hears A Who” on October 14, 15 and 16. “Hamlet Hears A Who” brings both Shakespeare and Dr. […]

PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release Contact: Christine Delaney -517-278-6029; Deb Thenen (269) 580-1857 Date: September 20, 2016   Photo Caption:  Artwork featured in 2015 Tibbits gallery exhibition, “Shades of Gray.” ARTS ALIVE SEEKS ARTISTS FOR FALL ART WALK COLDWATER – As Arts Alive plans for the fall Art Walk to be held Friday, October 14, […]

For a second year, Tibbits Opera Foundation has received a $25,000 grant from the Michigan Humanities Council (MHC) through its Heritage Grants program. The program supports projects that help the people of Michigan understand cultural differences by sharing local stories of race, cultural history and personal identity. Tibbits will expand on activities completed through its […]

COLDWATER – Tibbits Young Audiences will hold auditions August 25 and 26 for “Seusspeare: Hamlet Hears a Who,” a “Seussified” spoof of Shakespeare’s “Hamlet” to be presented October 14-16. Auditions are open to any student in fourth through eighth grades. They start at 5 pm and will be held at Fulmer’s State Farm across the […]

Tibbits Popcorn Theatre steps into a wonderful innovative world filled with characters, stories and laughter, but very few words as Opus Mime takes to the stage August 5 and 6 at the Tibbits Opera House. This show will make audiences laugh out loud, while all ages will enjoy seeing characters overcoming struggles, achieving goals, and […]

Tibbits Popcorn Theatre in conjunction with Kid’s Place at the Branch District Library will be presenting a free program designed for children to learn about the next Popcorn Theatre show “The Plant that Ate Dirty Socks.”  The program at the library is Saturday July 16 at 1pm in Kid’s Place at the Coldwater Main Branch. […]

Tibbits Opera House now offers the newest technology in hearing assistance thanks to the generous support of the F. Harold & Lillian Creal Endowment Fund of the Branch County Community Foundation. American Loop Services of Shelby, Michigan has installed an induction loop throughout the theatre auditorium to enhance the sound for patrons with an activated […]

The restoration of the Tibbits Opera House façade received additional recognition Friday, June 10 from the American Institute of Architects Michigan (AIAMI). The AIAMI, headquartered in Midtown Detroit, established its awards program to raise public awareness to the value and importance of architectural excellence and to recognize those whose notable achievements encourage all to make […]

COLDWATER –   An emperor in his underwear, a basket of gold, and a sly tailor weave together a morning of fun in the upcoming Tibbits Popcorn Theatre show, “The Emperor’s New Clothes” opening Friday, June 24, 2016. Peter, the mischievous tailor, comes up with his sure-fire, get-rich-quick scheme. Peter wants to embarrass a vain emperor […]

High school students from the surrounding region will see the tale of two star-crossed lovers, “Romeo and Juliet” brought to life by the Michigan Shakespeare Festival Tour on May 24 at Tibbits Opera House. Tibbits presents the professional touring troupe as it recreates the beloved Shakespearean tragedy. This high-energy adaption is part of the troupe’s […]

Children in Branch County will have an opportunity to see first-hand why Harriet Tubman deserves to be the new face of the twenty-dollar bill when acclaimed storyteller, Rosie Chapman performs a first-person interpretation of the famous heroine at Tibbits on May 17. Through audience participation, Chapman combines education and entertainment to help share the story […]

Twenty-five talented teenagers will entertain community members during the “Spotlight on Teens” talent show at the Tibbits Opera House on Saturday, May 7 at 7PM. The students, age 11 to 18, will sing, dance, sign and play musical instruments in their quest for prizes during the annual competition which is produced by the Tibbits Theatre […]

A cast of 50 area students will take the stage March 18, 19 and 20 in a unique musical twist of the Cinderella story, this one featuring her long lost twin brother, Bob. “Twinderella, The Musical” features Cinderella and Bob played by Megan Barnes and Alex Pickell who have been separated since they were young. […]

COLDWATER –Students and families will experience the thrill of live theatre as Magical Rain Theatreworks presents, “Palabras Luminosas” on March 30 as part of Tibbits’ series of educational programming for area schools.  The program takes place at 9:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Tickets for the public are available at the door for $2. “Palabras Luminosas” […]

COLDWATER – Tibbits Theatre and Beyond (T-Tab) will hold auditions for its annual “Spotlight on Teens” talent competition. Auditions are open to students age 11-18 and take place Monday, March 21 and Tuesday, March 22 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Tibbits Opera House.  Singers, dancers, musicians, comedians, orators, magicians and any other creatively […]

Laughter is considered great medicine and Tibbits offers the perfect cure for the winter blues as it presents its third annual Coldwater Comedy Fest March 12 at Tibbits Opera House. Part of the Tibbits Entertainment Series, the show begins at 7:30. The evening of comedy features three outstanding comedians with broad audience appeal and a […]

Tibbits presents its “Unconventional” Christmas movie double-feature Saturday, December 19 with “Santa Claus Conquers the Martians” and “Die Hard” both on the big screen at the historic theatre in Coldwater. The “Unconventional” Christmas event includes a beer and wine cash bar, refreshments, holiday cheer, and two movies viewers will find more fun on the big […]

COLDWATER – Tibbits’ 36th Annual Auction set a new record for the historic theatre, grossing nearly $77,000 toward the annual operating budget. With the opera house transformed into the Emerald City of “The Wizard of Oz” and “Wicked” fame, more than 350 guests were greeted by volunteers dressed as characters of the famous literary works. […]

COLDWATER, MI – This weekend students in Tibbits Young Audiences production of “The Adventures of Rikki-Tikki Tavi” bring to life the Jungle Book characters of Rudyard Kipling in a memorable play for the entire family. This adaptation by Tim Kelly features all of the beloved characters that have charmed readers for over a century. In […]

COLDWATER – Like the magic and mystery that happens behind the walls of the Emerald City, Tibbits promises an evening of entertainment for attendees at Tibbits 36th Annual Auction, “In The Emerald City,” on Saturday, Nov 7, 2015. Auction volunteers are gathering donations of items, services or cash to help kick off this annual event. […]

Calligraphy meaning Soul – Other designs and information on Nihad Dukhan available at http://www.invisiblebooks.com/dukhan.htm <http://www.invisiblebooks.com/dukhan.htm> Contact: Tammy Barnes, 517-278-6029 COLDWATER – Adults and teens will have a chance to participate in a unique cultural program this fall when Tibbits hosts an Arabic calligraphy workshop series on Sunday, September 27 and Sunday, October 4 from 1-4PM. […]

Area businesses, golfers and individuals turned out for a fun time on the course in support of Tibbits Opera Foundation and it’s first Golf Par-Tee and Night Golf event grossing over $13,000 for the evening. The winning golf team of Daniel Gordon, Will Smith, Adam Cappella and John Rakocy won 18-holes of golf at the […]

COLDWATER – The humor of aging and the sandwich generation takes center stage as Tibbits Summer Theatre presents “Alone Together Again” opening August 6 as the final show of the professional summer season. With the unexpected arrival of their elderly but active parents and their problems, the allure of an empty nest evades Helena and […]

COLDWATER – Tibbits Summer Theatre’s production of “Peter Pan” reached new audiences through grants from the Stanley Godfrey Endowment Fund for the Arts and the Irv & Kathryn Harris Memorial Fund both through the Branch County Community Foundation. The grant funds were used to bring children and families who would not otherwise have had the […]

COLDWATER – Tibbits Popcorn Theatre presents GEMINI performing “A Musical Celebration for Children and the Whole Family” at 10 am on Friday, July 31 and Saturday, August 1. The concert will feature Gemini’s up-beat flair for sparking audience participation, a stage full of instruments, and award-winning songs in a show for the whole family. GEMINI […]

COLDWATER – Tibbits Opera Foundation was recently awarded a $25,000 grant from the Michigan Humanities Council (MHC) through its Heritage Grants program. MHC awarded nearly $600,000 in grants to 26 Michigan organizations for its first round of funding for the program. Heritage Grants support projects that bring the authentic voices of cultural identity groups to […]

With his rendition of Chuck Berry’s, “Jonny B. Goode” Zane Tucker stole the show at the 12th annual “Spotlight On Teens” Talent Show at the Tibbits Opera House on Saturday, May 30 earning him first place in the competition.

COLDWATER – Tibbits Summer Theatre will hold auditions to fill two boys’ roles in its summer season; auditions will be Wednesday, April 29 starting a 5:30 pm. The two parts to be filled are Michael in “Peter Pan” and in Theo in “Pippin.” Michael is the youngest of the Darling children who flies off to […]

Date: December 6, 2013   COLDWATER – Local favorite music performers come together for one show as Mike Gorecki, Jim Stout, and Pete Fair, present a benefit concert at Tibbits Opera House Saturday, December 21 at 7:30pm.     For years these three performers have performed together and with others throughout the area, presenting an […]

COLDWATER – Comic book heroes, dastardly villains and an outstanding cast of area youth promise an entertaining evening of theatre at Tibbits Opera House as Tibbits Young Audiences (TYA) presents “Comic Book Artist” October 18, 19, 20. Nearly 50 area youth have been rehearsing for the show since the end of August. They must learn […]

COLDWATER –Tibbits Entertainment Series opens its 2013-14 season with the comedy “The Dixie Swim Club” on Friday and featuring the same professional summer theatre style Tibbits has been presenting for 50 years.   The story centers around five unforgettable women who get together annually over a span of 33 years at the same beach cottage […]