COLDWATER - Tibbits Popcorn Theatre returns for its 38th season with family-friendly shows to fill Friday and Saturday mornings from June 6 through August 2, including three plays brought to life by Tibbits’ professional Summer Theatre company members, a musical storybook from Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra and the comedy magic of Jonathon LaChance.

Popcorn Theatre kicks off with Dragons Love Tacos June 6, 7, 13 and 14. When a boy decides to throw a taco party for his dragon pals, he overlooks a crucial detail on the mild salsa jar. Will a spicy mistake turn the party into a fiery disaster? This comedic production will be followed by The Girl Who Swallowed a Cactus June 20, 21, 27 and 28. When Sheila and her friends decide to build a summer fort, they end up attracting the attention of a fancy coyote. Suddenly, they’re zooming through a desert full of talking cacti, the Council of Howls, and other strange creatures.

On July 11 and 12, a Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra quintet will perform one of their musical storybooks, Last Stop on Market Street, by Matt de la Peña. What do you see in your city? In this partnership between Tibbits and the KSO, the story follows curious CJ on a bus ride with his loving grandmother through their city in an ode to kindness, empathy, and imagination! Then, on July 18, 19, 25 and 26, Popcorn Theatre will present Snow White. Hold onto your crowns, because with six dwarves missing, Snow White takes the stage alongside Dwarf Four. Expect a zany game of dress-up as two actors hilariously juggle characters and uncover the true story behind the fairy tale.

As the summer winds down, Popcorn Theatre will close with magician and comedian Jonathon LaChance, August 1 and 2. With a unique blend of mind-bending magic and side-splitting comedy, LaChance has appeared on Penn & Teller: Fool Us, Masters of Illusion, The Today Show and many more.

Tickets for these Popcorn shows are priced $10 each, and include complimentary popcorn and juice, donated by Dr. Ed Lake and McDonalds: The Maynard Organization. Children ages 2 and under are free but must have a comp ticket reserved by calling the Tibbits box office at 517.278.6029. Discounts for groups and families of five or more are also available by calling the box office. Families are encouraged to secure their tickets early for these popular shows. They can be purchased at Tibbits.org, by calling Tibbits Opera House, or visiting the administration office located at 93 West Chicago St. 

Tibbits extends its heartfelt thanks to all the sponsors who make these performances possible: Dr. Jon and Seibra Herbener, the Bushouse Family, Asama Coldwater Manufacturing, Matthew C. Christopher, DDs, PC, Coldwater Exchange Club, and Vested Risk Strategies. Additional support provided by The Philip & Sarah Rosenberg Family Trust. Their generous support played a crucial role in bringing these vibrant cultural experiences to the community.