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Music + Theater

A Year with Frog and Toad at Varner Recital Hall

May 21 - 23, 2025

Photo credit: iStock/-Alina-

Location

Varner Recital Hall - Oakland University

371 Varner Drive

Rochester, MI 48309

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Description

This performance at Varner Recital Hall is based on Arnold Lobel's well-loved books, Frog and Toad. It follows two great friends – the cheerful, popular Frog and the rather grumpy Toad – through four fun-filled seasons.

Event cost: $10/adult, $6/student

Event times: 7 p.m. Wednesday, 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. Thursday, 10 a.m. Friday, May 21-23, 2025

Additional Information

Website: https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/71939084/a-year-with-frog-and-toad-theatre-for-young-audiences-rochester-varner-recital-hall-oakland-university

Age recommendation: Early Elementary (K-3), Late Elementary (4-5), Preschool, Teens, Toddlers, Tweens

Neighborhood: Oakland County

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