NOW PLAYING: LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS
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
Little Shop of Horrors
Book and Lyrics by Howard Ashman
Music by Alan Menken
Based on the film by Roger Corman, Screenplay by Charles Griffith
Directed by Robert Dennick Joki
September 22-October 1
Main Stage
Misery
By William Goldman
Based on the novel by Stephen King
Directed by Chris Fidram
October 27 – November 5
Main Stage
Cinderella
Music by Richard Rodgers
Book and Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
Directed by Emma Wason
December 1-10
Main Stage
Alice In Wonderland
Adapted by Jason Pizzarello
Directed by Emelia Sherin
January 19 – 21, 2024
Main Stage
Shrek Jr.
Book and lyrics by David Lindsay-abaire
Music by Jeanine Tesori
Based on Dreamworks Animation Motion Picture
Book by William Steig
Originally produced on Broadway by Dreamworks Theatricals and Neilstreet Productions
Original production directed by Jason Moore and Rob Ashford
I’m a Believer by Neil Diamond
Directed by Shiloh Hart
March 8 – 10, 2024
Main Stage
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
Based on the novel by Mark Haddon
Adapted by Simon Stephens
Directed by Randall Brammer
April 12 – 21, 2024
Main Stage
Here on the Flight Path
By Norm Foster
Directed by Ben Gavitt
May 10 – 19, 2024
Moyer Room
9 to 5
Music and lyrics by Dolly Parton
Book by Patricia Resnick
Based on the 20th Century Fox Picture
Originally produced on Broadway by Robert Greenblat
Orchestrator Bruce Coghlin
Arrangements and additional orchestrations by Stephen Oremus and Alex Lacamoire
Directed by Connor Bezeredi
June 7 – 16, 2024
Main Stage
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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.
