Playhouse Merced

Nearly a month after Playhouse Merced parted ways with its artistic director, members of the Board of Directors revealed the nonprofit organization is running out of money, and the upcoming 30th show season at the popular downtown venue is in doubt. During a well-attended public meeting on June 26, the PHM board presented a financial report…

Three one-act plays featuring holiday themes will be staged at Playhouse Merced, 452 W. Main Street, Merced, on Nov. 17, 18, 19, 25 and 26. Friday and Saturday…

Merced teens brought Sondheim’s legendary work to life last weekend for the final installation of Playhouse Merced’s Summer Stage Camp series, with the…

Talented and passionate children from across the Valley worked incredibly hard over the last month to wow audiences this past week with Playhouse Merced's Summer Stage double feature of "Broadway on the Boardwalk" and "Sally Sells Seashells (And You Can, Too!)” directed by Shane Chase and Zakarias Dimpel-Alvarez. “In the short time…

Playhouse Merced is proud to announce “We Are Merced,” a FREE community event showcasing the rich diversity and cultural traditions of Merced County residents.…

Playhouse Merced Center for the Performing Arts is offering two fun mini camps rom July 11 through July 20 for young students to enjoy. For…

Playhouse Merced sends off its 28th season appropriately with the fourth-wall destroying bang by bringing the beloved Broadway musical “Pippin” to town under the direction of GB Blackmon III and musical arrangement of Zakarias Dimpel-Alvarez. The show opened last weekend to enthusiastic crowds, and will continue to…

Playhouse Merced has revealed the shows of its upcoming 29th Season titled “Into the Unknown.” The big reveal was made during the annual Season…

Playhouse Merced and its many talented conservatory students have brought the Disney classic “Newsies Jr.” to town. Over the last few months,…

Come and take a trip into a world without pain or inconvenience, and learn about its cost through Playhouse Merced’s stunning production of “The Giver,” directed by Elena Gonzalez, based on the award-winning, young adult novel written by Lois Lawry, and adapted by Eric Coble. The Giver is a hard-hitting story that begs the audience…