My Mother and the Michigan/Ohio War
Thursday, September 17, 2026 · 7:30 PM EDT · Farmers Alley Theatre · Kalamazoo, MI
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Farmers Alley Theatre is set to open its 19th season with a new comedy, My Mother and the Michigan/Ohio War, by Paul Stroili, running September 17-October 4. Stroili, who wrote and directed the theatre’s Season 17 hit, A Jukebox for the Algonquin returns to direct. This hilarious and heartwarming play enjoyed a sold-out world premiere at The Purple Rose Theatre in 2025. Izzy’s husband Freddy was a history buff with one dream: a full-scale reenactment of a battle from the Michigan-Ohio War. But when a bizarre papier-mâché accident leaves Izzy a widow, this Michigan Matriarch calls on her Wolverine daughter and Buckeye son to see Freddy’s vision realized. Historical becomes hysterical as they clash over everything from tofu to Toledo to goal posts to Gordon Lightfoot. Don’t miss this award-winning comedy about family, football and the fight for the Toledo strip. Returning to Farmers Alley is Stroili’s Misery costar, Laura Jordan, who will play the 4th wall-breaking matriarch, Izzy. Another Kalamazoo favorite will join the cast as the Buckeye son with a touch of OCD, Brandon Foxworth (The Christians). Finishing off the trifecta and making her Farmers Alley debut is Caitlin Cavannaugh as Carey: Izzy’s tightly-wound, Wolverine daughter. Caitlin originated the role of Carey in the World premiere production. My Mother and the Michigan/Ohio War will run for 3 weeks only: September 17 through October 4th. Performance days and times are Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights at 7:30pm as well as Saturdays and Sundays at 2pm. For all performance times, check out our website. Tickets range from $45-$49, with student ticket pricing at $30 for all shows. Please note that September 17th is a Preview Performance and general tickets range from $30-$35 student tickets are $25. Farmers Alley Theatre is proud to offer 15% off regular ticket prices for Military/Veterans and Teachers (please call the box office to request that discount and have ID ready to show upon arrival). $25 rush…
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