COMING SOON: THE 39 STEPS
The Youngstown Playhouse has provided community theatre to Youngstown and the surrounding area for almost 100 years, this season’s line-up continues to bring a variety of genres to the stage. A mix of classic and contemporary shows will take audiences through a range of emotions, love, mystery, adventure, joy, and hope.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Newsies Jr.
Music By Alan Menken
Lyrics by Jack Feldman
Book by Harvey Fierstein
JR. Script Adaptation by David Simpatico
Directed by Savannah Teter
May 19 – 21, 2023
Main Stage
The 39 Steps
Adapted by Patrick Barlow
From the novel by John Buchan
Directed by Johnny Pecano
June 16 – 25, 2023
Main Stage
THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL
THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL July 28 – August 6, 2023 THE MAIN STAGE | THE YOUNGSTOWN PLAYHOUSE Directed by Joe Asente About the show When the
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While we have survived the economic hardships seen in the industry over the last several years, we continue to recover from the impact of the pandemic on the arts and culture sector. The support of our donors has been more important than ever during these challenging times. Since income from ticket sales covers only 35% of our operating costs, the Youngstown Playhouse relies on philanthropic support to provide community theatre as well as community outreach and educational programming.
As we approach our 100th Anniversary, The Youngstown Playhouse is committed to its mission of presenting quality theatre arts performances, providing educational initiatives, and establishing and maintaining community partnerships.
In the News
The Youngstown Playhouse Announces 2022/2023 Season
Youngstown, OH — During the opening weekend of The Hunchback of Notre Dame, The Youngstown Playhouse announced its 2022/2023 Season. The Youngstown Playhouse will be presenting its first full-length season since the 2019 / 2020 Season.
MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT WITH THE HENRY H. STAMBAUGH AUDITORIUM ASSOCIATION
Youngstown, OH — On Tuesday, January 18, 2022, the Board of Directors of The Youngstown Playhouse entered into a management partnership agreement with the Henry H. Stambaugh Auditorium Association (HHSAA). The agreement details that the HHSAA will provide all services necessary to support the operations of The Youngstown Playhouse facility, organization, and programming. The partnership will continue to expand upon the almost 100 year legacy of The Youngstown Playhouse, one of the oldest ongoing community theatres in the country.
PLAYHOUSE ESTABLISHES THE JOSEPH E. SCARVELL YOUTH THEATRE ENDOWMENT
Youngstown, OH — At a private celebration this past weekend, The Youngstown Playhouse announced the establishment of the Joseph E. Scarvell Youth Theatre Endowment Fund, created to honor the legacy of the longest-serving member of the Playhouse community and a lifetime dedicated to arts education. The endowment will support activities of The Youngstown Playhouse Youth Theatre and educational programming.
PLAYHOUSE ANNOUNCES THE STREAMING PREMIERE OF CALL ME ELIZABETH
Youngstown, OH — Fresh off her triumph as Best Actress and recovery from a recent brush with death, Elizabeth Taylor is struggling with her hardest role yet: herself. Through an intimate conversation with her biographer, Call Me Elizabeth examines the movie star’s early life, career, and loves as she grapples with the culture of celebrity and her place as Hollywood’s brightest star.
PLAYHOUSE MOURNS LOSS OF JOSEPH E. SCARVELL, LONGEST-SERVING MEMBER OF COMMUNITY
Youngstown, OH — At a private celebration this past weekend, The Youngstown Playhouse announced the establishment of the Joseph E. Scarvell Youth Theatre Endowment Fund, created to honor the legacy of the longest-serving member of the Playhouse community and a lifetime dedicated to arts education. The endowment will support activities of The Youngstown Playhouse Youth Theatre and educational programming.
PLAYHOUSE COLLABORATES FOR VIRTUAL HOLIDAY CONCERT
Youngstown, OH — The Youngstown Playhouse will present a virtual special event in partnership with New Castle Playhouse, Area Community Theatre of Sharpsville, Greenville Area Community Theatre and Red Barn Players, under the leadership of the Community Foundation of Western PA and Eastern OH. Since COVID-19 struck in March 2020, theatres have been unable to present live performances and are hurting financially without revenue from ticket sales. This collaborative effort will allow theatres to raise funds while sharing talents from their respective organizations.
