Patrons, parents and other supporters of Playhouse Merced were startled when the non-profit theater group posted a message on its Facebook page signaling a “different direction.” As they commented online … Click to Continue »
Read More »Playhouse Merced set to perform taut thriller ‘Wait Until Dark’
A claustrophobic thriller that has a blind woman caught up among con artists and heroin is next up for Playhouse Merced. “Wait Until Dark” premieres at 7:30 p.m. Friday at … Click to Continue »
Read More »Racism. Pornography. Puppets. Playhouse Merced’s got it all with ‘Avenue Q’
Imagine all the bright-eyed little Muppets from “Sesame Street” grew up and their dreams and aspirations didn’t turn out like they hoped. There, you have “Avenue Q.” A mix of … Click to Continue »
Read More »Beer, wine, desserts. Oh, and a show at the Playhouse Merced Season Preview
The next season of shows at Playhouse Merced will be unveiled at the annual Season Preview on Saturday, according to theater staffers. A Playhouse Merced tradition, the event serves both … Click to Continue »
Read More »Playhouse Merced plans a classic musical and a Valentine’s treat
Playhouse Merced premieres its next show this week, and is set to offer a Valentine’s Day special as well. The classic musical “Gypsy” premieres at 7:30 p.m. Friday at the … Click to Continue »
Read More »Disney classic gets live version at Playhouse Merced
A tale as old as time premieres this week in Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast” at Playhouse Merced. The first showing of the musical is 7:30 p.m. Friday at at … Click to Continue »
Read More »Playhouse gets kooky with ‘Addams Family’
Get your snapping fingers ready, because Playhouse Merced will be spooky, kooky and ooky this month for the Halloween season. “The Addams Family” premieres 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 7, at … Click to Continue »
Read More »Playhouse to rock its way into a new season
A romp through the excess of hair bands that brought some flair to the 1980s is set to kick off the 23rd season of Playhouse Merced. The premiere of “Rock … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced Theatre, Playhouse Merced team for play
‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ adaptation runs through weekend It marks first team-up of Playhouse Merced and Merced Theatre Theatres plan to work together in July, too … Click to Continue »
Read More »Playhouse Merced peers ‘Through the Looking Glass’
Alice meets familiar and lesser known characters in Wonderland Music show is appropriate for all ages … Click to Continue »
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