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The Cider House Rules, Part One: Here in St. Cloud's

  • May 15 - June 14, 2026

  • The Ringwald Theatre @ Affirmations

    290 West Nine Mile Road
    Ferndale, Michigan 48220
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Description

The Ringwald Theatre presents
The Cider House Rules, Part One: Here in St. Cloud's
By Peter Parnell, adapted from the novel by John Irving

May 15-June 14, 2026

Part One Performances:
Friday, May 15 @ 7pm
Saturday, May 16 @ 7pm
Sunday, May 17 @ 2pm
Monday, May 18 @ 7pm
Friday, May 22 @ 7pm
Saturday, May 23 @ 7pm
Sunday, May 24 @ 2pm
Friday, June 5 @ 7pm
Sunday, June 7 @ 2pm (Part Two will play at 7pm)
Friday, June 12 @ 7pm
Sunday, June 14 @ 2pm (Part Two will play at 7pm)

Purchase Tickets for Part Two HERE 
For Special Bundle Purchase click HERE (Weekend Performances Only)

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This sweeping and emotionally rich two-part stage adaptation of John Irving’s beloved and controversial novel follows Homer Wells, a bright and introspective orphan raised at St. Cloud’s Orphanage in rural Maine under the watchful and complicated care of Dr. Wilbur Larch. Having known only the confines and moral framework of St. Cloud’s, Homer ventures into an unfamiliar world in search of identity, purpose, and the courage to define his own beliefs. Spanning generations and weaving together an unforgettable tapestry of characters, The Cider House Rules explores questions of autonomy, compassion, and responsibility that feel as urgent today as ever. Presented in The Ringwald Theatre’s signature intimate setting, this two-part theatrical event invites audiences to experience the story up close, rewarding those who return for its full emotional journey. Following the profound audience response to our two-part production of The Inheritance, this epic continues The Ringwald’s tradition of bold, immersive storytelling that lingers long after the final curtain.

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Date & Time

May 15 - Jun 14, 2026

Venue Details

The Ringwald Theatre @ Affirmations

290 West Nine Mile Road
Ferndale, Michigan 48220 The Ringwald Theatre @ Affirmations
The Ringwald Theatre

The Ringwald's mission is to engage diverse audiences through fresh, risk-taking theatrical experiences. Seasons will include productions focusing primarily on newer works, previously un-produced scripts, and innovative interpretations of seasoned classics.

The Ringwald opened our doors to our Ferndale location at 9 Mile & Woodward in May of 2007 with Fatal Attraction: A Greek Tragedy and quickly became a mainstay of Detroit’s theatre community. 

In a newly-formed partnership with Affirmations LGBTQ+ Community Center, The Ringwald will open their new home inside the center in the fall of 2021 after temporarily shutting its doors at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, despite a successful 14 year residency on Woodward and 9 mile.


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