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Mid-Michigan’s award-winning professional theatre company, Williamston Theatre, located at 122 S. Putnam Street in downtown Williamston, presents Tracy Jones by Stephen Kaplan as part of a. National New Play Network Rolling World Premiere. Performances for this funny and touching play begin Thursday, May 19 and run through Sunday, June 19. Tickets are now on sale.

Featuring an ensemble cast that is clearly having a good time, fun choreography, and Stephen Schwartz's iconic songs, this 'Godspell' is one fun ride.

ComingSoon was able to speak with the show's production designer, P. Erik Carlson, who shared some fun behind-the-scenes info about the project.

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g g erkgeena davis, i want you madam president. >> thank you. >> i loved commander in chief. the great series you took part in. i thought -- it was like my new "west wing" fix with a twist and i woke up and it was gone. >> i know. thats what happened to me. i woke up and my show wasnt on anymore. >> were you disappointed as i have? >> devastated. i have an idea. if the show is brought back, i have the whole publicity angle worked out that it would have a profile shot of me at the desk ...