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The Lady with All the Answers
Opens June 6!

The New Vic Theatre proudly presents The Lady with All the Answers by David Rambo, starring veteran actor and New Vic audience favorite, Jennifer Furney. This one-woman play brings to life the wit, wisdom, and warmth of the beloved advice columnist, Ann Landers.

For decades, Ann Landers answered countless letters from the lovelorn, the confused, and the heartbroken. But on one late night in 1975, an ironic twist of fate finds Landers grappling with a deadline for a column about a new kind of problem—her own. As she crafts her response, audiences are drawn into a revealing portrait of the woman who shaped America’s social dialogue for half a century.

Critics have praised the play as:

  • “A warmhearted play…highly entertaining, frequently moving…” — Chicago Tribune

  • “Folksy, funny, straightforward and validating…engaging from beginning to end.” — Los Angeles Times

  • “David Rambo’s new one-woman play…provides a compelling portrait of her.” — Backstage West

  • “LADY is surprisingly crisp and loaded with detail…the first act is breezy, funny and gossipy…the second act is darker and more touching.” — North County Times

Jennifer Furney, daughter of New Vic founders Ted and Mary Jo Kistler, began her acting career at the age of seven and has been a dedicated member of the New Vic family ever since. Over the past 30 years, she has performed in over 100 productions, making her a beloved figure in the Kalamazoo arts community. Jennifer not only shines on stage but also dedicates herself to managing the day-to-day operations of the theatre as its Managing Director. Audiences know Jennifer for her engaging performances, her deep commitment to the theatre’s mission, and her rich connection to the New Vic’s legacy.

 

The Lady with All the Answers promises an intimate, heartfelt, and humorous evening, celebrating both the spirit of Ann Landers and the remarkable storytelling that the New Vic Theatre is known for.

Coming Soon

Great things still to come this season!

  • August Summer Concert Series - Tickets go on sale June 1

    • Jerry Brown - August 16 ​

    • Garman Brothers - August 22

  • Folk Music Revue - September 5-20 

  • Ghost Stories - October 17 - November 1

Tickets go on sale June 25
(presale code available for use June 24)

Members will receive a presale code and get the first chance at tickets. Purchase your membership today to be sure to get the date you want!

(only one membership necessary for all the tickets you wish to purchase)

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OUR MISSION:

To enhance the lives of artists and audiences in the greater Kalamazoo area by presenting ensemble-focused theatre of the highest quality in an intimate atmosphere.


OUR VISION:

The New Vic Theatre envisions supporting a thriving community of artists who work together on all aspects of presenting high quality theatrical productions to entertain, enlighten, and delight Kalamazoo area audiences.


OUR VALUES:

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Family, friendships, and love of the craft.

Hard work, teamwork, and achievement.


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Laurence Olivier

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