Williamston

Professional regional theatre’s holiday production is a highly theatrical treat for all ages

WILLIAMSTON, Mich. - Mid-Michigan’s award-winning professional theatre company, Williamston Theatre, located at 122 S. Putnam Street in downtown Williamston, celebrates the holiday season with A Sherlock Carol by Mark Shanahan. Performances for this heartwarming tale begin Thursday, November 13 and run through Sunday, December 21. Tickets are now on sale.

Two beloved classic tales. One thrilling new mystery! When a grown-up Tiny Tim asks Sherlock Holmes to investigate the peculiar death of Ebenezer Scrooge, the Great Detective must use his tools of deduction to get to the bottom of the crime. But it is a dark and treacherous Christmas Eve, and once again the holiday is haunted by the spirits of the past, present, and future. Reunite with the characters you love from Charles Dickens and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, brought together in a story of intrigue and suspense, with a holiday helping of Christmas cheer.

Williamston Theatre’s production of A Sherlock Carol is the Michigan Premiere. The New York Times wrote of the original production, “a sprightly escape of a play . . . to tickle both children and adults.”

A Sherlock Carol features two newcomers to the Williamston Theatre stage MSU students Samantha Dobrowolski and Karam Mawazini along with Hallie Bee Bard (Alabaster, Hate Mail), John Lepard (Incident at Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Thirst), Patrick Loos (A Very Williamston Christmas ’24, On the Market) and John Seibert (Chapatti, Sirens). The Director of A Sherlock Carol is MSU Professor Rob Rosnowski (Murder for Two: Holiday Edition, Be Here Now). The production team includes Scenic Design by Jennifer Maiseloff (Thirst, Bright Half Life), Lighting Design by MSU Asst. Professor Shannon T. Schweitzer (Incident at Our Lady of Perpetual Help, A Very Williamston Christmas ‘24), Costume Design by MSU Senior Academic Specialist Karen Kangas-Preston (A Very Williamston Christmas’24, Maytag Virgin), Sound Design by Brian Cole (Every Brilliant Thing, A Case for the Existence of God), Prop Design and Scenic Dressing by Michelle Raymond (Every Brilliant Thing, Incident at Our Lady of Perpetual Help) and Projection Design by MSU student Nathan Zarkowski. The Stage Manager is Stefanie Din (Every Brilliant Thing, BABA). 

A Sherlock Carol runs for six weeks only! The schedule for the first week of performances: Thursday and Friday at 7:30PM, Saturday and Sunday at 2:00PM. The schedule for the remaining five weeks: Thursday at 2:00PM, Friday at 7:30PM, Saturday at 2:00PM and 7:30PM, Sunday at 2:00PM. Please note there will be no performance on Thursday, November 27 and an additional 2:00PM performance on Friday, November 28.

Performances of A Sherlock Carol run from November 13 through December 21. The first four performances are Preview performances. The Official Opening Night is Friday, November 21. The Conversation Sunday for A Sherlock Carolis Sunday, December 14 immediately following the 2:00PM performance. Visit our website for more information about Previewsand Conversation Sunday. 

For information on ticket prices, discounts and ticket policies please visit our Ticket Information page on our website.

A Sherlock Carolis sponsored by Plante Moran. Additional support for the Williamston Theatre is provided in part through support from the Shubert Foundation.

Williamston Theatre patrons will find ample parking on the street and in several municipal lots throughout the city. The theatre is located in downtown Williamston (exit 117 off I-96) just south of Grand River Avenue. For more information about the company and our upcoming 2025-2026 Season please visit our website at williamstontheatre.org or call (517) 655-SHOW (7469).  PLEASE NOTE: Check our website for Road Closure Alerts.

The Williamston Theatre is a not-for-profit, professional live theatre company, dedicated to producing plays that excite, engage, and entertain our audiences. The theatre opened its doors in 2006, is the winner of a 2014 National Theatre Company Grant from The American Theatre Wing and has received many regional awards including the 2008 Robert Busby Award for extraordinary overall contribution to theatre in the Greater Lansing Area. 

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Historic Keller's Plaza

It's a celebration of a grand old structure! Join us November 8th and experience this true Williamston landmark. Explore the amazing shops inside her historic walls and enjoy art, chocolate, ice cream, candles, shop specials, and much more. 

Come dressed in Victorian garb and have a chance at winning a gift package! 11am to 6pm. 

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