Woodstock Playhouse

11/29/2025

We are delighted to welcome Woodstock's own Robbie Pittelman to play the role of the Mystical and Magical Master Toymaker in the December 12 - 14 production of Babes in Toyland The Musical with Book by Rebecca Ryland Music and lyrics by Bill Francoeur!

Bio: Robbie is a Woodstock native who has been haunting the local theater scene for about 17 years. He has appeared in various productions at NYCA and the Playhouse, occasionally on purpose. When not on stage, he can often be found in the orchestra pit with a guitar in hand, pretending he’s in a very small, very local world tour. He is delighted to be here and promises to remember his lines. Probably 😉

Get your tickets at the link in our bio; WoodstockPlayhouse.org

11/27/2025

We are delighted to welcome Miclo Cuauhtémoc González to play the role of Gonzorgo in the December 12 - 14 production of Babes in Toyland The Musical Book by Rebecca Ryland Music and lyrics by Bill Francoeur!

Bio: Miclo Cuauhtémoc González (he/they) is an NYC based theatre artist from Chicago, IL. Proud Fellow of the Miranda Family Fellowship. He would like to thank his family and his friends, for their unending love and support through everything. Select Theatre: Olivia O (Chain Theatre, Off B-Way Debut), Young Frankenstein (Breckenridge Backstage Theatre), Kinky Boots (Gallery Players), Ride the Cyclone (Emporia Summer Theatre), Wings (Drake University, World Premiere), Daydreamer (Miranda Family Summit), The Last Five Years (Drake University) Bulldog for life, Drake University

Get your tickets at the link in our bio; WoodstockPlayhouse.org

11/26/2025

We are delighted to welcome Antonio Loya to play the role of Roderigo in the December 12 - 14 production of Babes in Toyland The Musical Book by Rebecca Ryland Music and lyrics by Bill Francoeur!

Bio: Antonio Loya is a New York based actor who loves musical theatre comedy, acting, vinyls, Pokemon, and anything retro. Antonio is coming off an off-broadway debut as The Beast in Literally Alive Theatre’s production of 'Beauty and the Beast'. Some of his other roles include - Buddy in 'Elf the Musical', Lord Charlemagne in 'Pippin', Leaf Coneybear in '25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee', and Sir Robin in 'Monty Python’s Spamalot'.

Get your tickets at the link in our bio; WoodstockPlayhouse.org

11/25/2025

We are delighted to welcome Victor Fajer to play the role of Alan in the December 12 - 14 production of Babes in Toyland The Musical Book by Rebecca Ryland Music and lyrics by Bill Francoeur!

Bio: Victor Fajer is a performer from El Paso, Texas, and a graduate of the American Musical and Dramatic Academy (AMDA) in New York City. He has worked on scene performances and workshops as Jack Singer (Honeymoon in Vegas), Dr. Pomatter (Waitress), and Jamie (The Last Five Years), and appeared as P.T. Barnum in The Greatest Showman. Other credits include A Very Potter Musical (Voldemort, Arapiles Theatre, Madrid). He was featured in Spotlight at AMDA, a school-wide showcase highlighting the best performances of the semester. Over the summer, Victor performed in the opening of Broadway at Bryant Park, singing from Beautiful: The Carole King Musical alongside current Broadway productions. He has also appeared in several cabarets at Don’t Tell Mama. Victor is thrilled to be performing at the Woodstock Playhouse and to share this celebration of an American treasure.

Get your tickets at the link in our bio; WoodstockPlayhouse.org

11/24/2025

We are delighted to welcome Brenna Peerbolt to play the role of Mistress Mary in the December 12 - 14 production of Babes in Toyland The Musical Book by Rebecca Ryland Music and lyrics by Bill Francoeur!

Bio: Brenna Peerbolt is delighted to be making her Woodstock Playhouse debut this holiday season. She moved to New York City to study Musical Theatre at the American Musical & Dramatic Academy and has been living there ever since. Favorite recent credits include Sister James in Doubt: A Parable at Cumberland Theatre, Lucy/Others in Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors at Millbrook Playhouse and Cherie in The Wedding Binder (World Premiere) at Seven Angels Theatre. Brenna would like to thank her incredible family for their never ending love and support.

11/21/2025

We are delighted to welcome back Daniel Brenner (Woodstock Playhouse Alum 2025; Andrew Carne's and Judge Aristide Forrestier) to play the role of the villainous Uncle Barnaby in the December 12 - 14 production of Babes in Toyland The Musical Book by Rebecca Ryland Music and lyrics by Bill Francoeur!

Daniel Brenner is absolutely stoked to be returning to the Woodstock team after his performances in the 2025 Summer Theatre Festival at Woodstock Playhouse. A Hudson Valley native, he recently completed his B.M. in Vocal Performance at the University of Delaware. For two summers, he had the privilege of studying theatre in Germany where he further honed his acting chops. He appeared in Godspell (John the Baptist/Judas) with the Rhinebeck Theatre Society. He's a huge fan of spicy pickles, being outside, seeing live music, and pretty much anything that gets his adrenaline going. Special thanks to his parents for being his #1 fans, and to the rest of his family and friends who always go above and beyond to support him.

11/18/2025

Come join us on December 12, 13 & 14 to experience the holiday musical BABES IN TOYLAND by Rebecca Ryland & Bill Francoeur.

From the opening carnival celebration in Mother Goose Land to the triumphant March of the Wooden Soldiers, the adventure of 'Babes in Toyland' is a treat for the entire family starring Woodstock Playhouse Productions' Professional Cast alongside the rising youth performing arts talent of our own New York Conservatory for the Arts.

Come celebrate family, community, togetherness, rising professional performers, the magic of theatre and the joy of the holidays at the iconic Woodstock Playhouse in one delightful Nursery-Rhyme-Character-Filled Melodramatic Pantomime. See you there!

Visit the link in our bio for tickets and more details. WoodstockPlayhouse.org

'Babes in Toyland' is presented through a special arrangement with Pioneer Drama Service of Englewood, CO.

11/18/2025

The Gallery at the Woodstock Playhouse is honored to invite you to ‘Mary Elwyn: A Solo Exhibition of Oil Paintings’ opening November 22 2025 and showing through March of 2026.

Mary Elwyn is the cousin of Robert Elwyn who was responsible for building the Woodstock Playhouse on its site in 1938. They are both members of one of Woodstock’s oldest & most positively influential families.

Born and raised in the Woodstock art colony, Mary Elwyn’s desire to become an artist began in early childhood when she was coached by her father Grant Elwyn, a commercial artist.

Some of her young friends were children of artists and she has fond memories of watching their parents as they worked at their easels. She was also inspired by local artists who demonstrated their techniques to the children attending Woodstock Elementary School through the “artists in the schools” program.

Having studied with many Woodstock painters including Ethel Magafan, Franklin Alexander, John Pike, Robert Angeloch, Lois Woolley and Zhang Hong Nian, her paintings often focus on those special Woodstock places she has known and loved all of her life i.e. Tannery Brook, Overlook Mountain, the Millstream and the Sawkill.

She works exclusively in oil with a concentration on still life and Hudson Valley landscapes.

Mary Elwyn’s paintings are an illumination of Woodstock’s Art & Nature – in essence, art for the collector who has a desire to invite the spirit of Woodstock – the longstanding community and town – into their homes and lives; an investment in honor, devotion, a treasured artist, a family playhouse and an age of unconditional renewal.

Additionally, Mary Elwyn was introduced to metalsmithing in the 1970's and went on to create a jewelry & tableware business selling her designs, which won numerous national awards, to more than three hundred craft galleries in the United States, Canada and Japan.

She is pleased to be included in this special Art Exhibit to benefit the Woodstock Playhouse Landscape Fund for the beautification and enjoyment of the community and artists.

View and purchase the oil paintings of Mary Elwyn when attending a performance or during a private showing.

11/15/2025

We are delighted to welcome back Merrill Cameron (Woodstock Playhouse Alum 2025 as Aunt Eller & La Mome Pistache) to play the role of Mother Goose/Widow Piper in the December 12 - 14 production of Babes in Toyland!

Merrill Cameron is delighted to return to Woodstock Playhouse after having spent her summer performing in their 2025 Summer Theatre Festival Season! Merrill attended the University of Vermont, where she studied voice with Sarah Cullins, and has been part of the Vermont theatre scene ever since. Favorite recent credits include Miss Honey in Matilda (Lyric Theatre Company), La Môme Pistache in Can-Can (Woodstock Playhouse), and Rootie Mallert in Graceland (Vermont Repertory Theatre) . Merrill is also the manager at Lines VT Dance Studio + Store.

11/10/2025

11/08/2025

Join us for the opening concert of the Woodstock Symphony Orchestra's 2025/2026 Season: 'Resonant Beginnings' on Saturday, November 22, 2025 at 7:30 pm. The concert led by WSO Artistic Director Mina Kim will include Les Préludes, Symphonic Poem No. 3 by Franz Liszt, Trumpet Concerto in E Flat Major by Johann Nepomuk Hummel Featuring Soloist Bill Owens, and Symphony No. 2 in D Major, op. 43 by Jean Sibelius. Visit the link in our bio for more information and tickets; woodstockplayhouse.org

10/28/2025

The Woodstock Playhouse relays its heartfelt condolences to Lydia and family, friends and industry associates upon the passing of Jack DeJohnette, beloved Woodstock resident, Jazz's Great Drummer and Jazz Master well known for his work with Miles Davis and Keith Jarrett. It was an honor to host Jack DeJohnette in performance at the Woodstock Playhouse from 2022 to 2024 with guests Dave Holland, Jason Moran, Savion Glover, Estelle Parsons and David Strathairn, and to experience the rarest of all...his solo piano concert, all in conjunction with Chris Silva and Stephen LaMarca of Bardavon Presents. We will miss the honor of being in the presence of Jack DeJohnette; the rare and true spirit of this earth whose rhythm of life and love, music and creation shall never cease; forever to resonate, be played and channeled in the great tapestry of music around this globe and now, across the universe.
With Sincerity, Respect and Awe,
Diane Stein, President
Randy Conti, Executive Artistic Director
Douglas Farrell, Company Manager
along with the entire Board of the Woodstock Playhouse