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Playhouse Merced surprising audiences with Sondheim tribute

Andrew Hardy
Playhouse Merced finally premiered its anticipated production of “Sondheim On Sondheim” last weekend, and there is only one weekend left, so you should definitely grab tickets while you still can. Shows are scheduled for Feb. 9 to Feb. 11, starting at 7:30 p.m., and tickets can be bought in person at the Box Office, 452 W. Main…
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Playhouse Plans Christmas Double Feature

The Merced County Times
If you are looking for some holiday fun, and would like to support local conservatory students, make plans to visit Playhouse Merced in December for this year’s Holiday Double Feature. With this production you will have the pleasure of taking a nostalgic trip down memory lane with a live stage adaptation of the classic Rankin-Bass stop motion…
Arts

It’s A Summer Season Of Love At Playhouse

Andrew Hardy
Editor's Note: This article has been updated since it was first published in the newspaper to reflect the new dates for the performance. Playhouse Merced is finishing off their Summer Stage program strong with a truly memorable production of the cultural phenomenon RENT: School Edition. The show opened July 21 and will be…
Entertainment

‘My Letter To Dr. King’

Beverly Barela
Local performer and community volunteer Michelle W. Allison has created and will direct the production, “My Letter to Dr. King,” which Playhouse Merced is offering to the community from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Jan. 17, the national holiday to celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King’s life.  Admission is free. COVID protocols will be followed, and there…