Playhouse Stage Co.

06/06/2026

THANK YOU to all those who have stepped up so far. There's only TEN DAYS left in our matching campaign, and we still have a ways to go! If you have enjoyed our productions, if you support accessible performing arts education, please take this chance to make your support go further! ALL DONATIONS mateched by The Ellis Fund through June 15! Add your name to the list, and show your support!

This summer, the City of Albany cut our funding contract after just one year of reinstatement, and corporate sponsorship for the arts continues to decline across the region. These are real challenges — and we're responding the way Playhouse Stage always has: by adapting, by protecting our mission,...

06/06/2026

One week down, and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is already taking shape! 🍫✨
Act One is officially on its feet, the music is filling the rehearsal hall, and our cast is hard at work bringing W***y Wonka’s world to life.
Opening night will be here before we know it. Do you have your tickets yet?!
playhousestage.org/charlie

06/04/2026

Before the first spotlight hits, before the first note is sung, and before the drama of middle school unfolds onstage, there's a team of artists shaping the journey.
Meet the creative team, designers, and teaching artists behind 13 The Musical.
They're helping our cast navigate everything from harmonies and choreography to character development, storytelling, and the unique challenge of bringing this fast-paced, funny, and painfully relatable coming-of-age story to life.
Set in a world of AIM messages, first crushes, cafeteria politics, and the social hierarchy of middle school, 13 captures the chaos of growing up—and this team is creating an environment where young performers can explore it with confidence, creativity, and plenty of fun along the way.
We're excited for you to meet the people guiding our cast through this unforgettable Y2K adventure. 💿📱✨
Get your tickets now: playhousestage.org/thirteen

06/03/2026

Meet the team behind Footloose! 💃🎶⚡
This crew of creative minds and designers is bringing all the 80s energy—big music, bold movement, and nonstop dance-floor spirit—to the stage this summer.
From first rehearsal to final curtain, they’re shaping the world of Bomont and guiding our cast through every kick, spin, and high-energy moment of this iconic story.
It’s fast, it’s fun, it’s full-out 80s—and this is the team making it happen.
Meet the artists turning up the volume on Footloose! ✨

06/03/2026

Summer starts in the rehearsal room. ☀️🎭
The scripts are open, the music is playing, and the first memories of the season are already being made.
Footloose and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory are officially underway, and this is just the beginning. Keep an eye on our socials all summer long for behind-the-scenes peeks, rehearsal highlights, and a front-row seat to the journey from first rehearsal to opening night.

06/02/2026

Meet the creative and design minds bringing Charlie and the Chocolate Factory to life! 🍫✨
From the rehearsal hall to the design studio, this incredible team has been hard at work building the world of W***y Wonka—crafting the music, movement, scenery, costumes, lighting, and theatrical magic that will transform the Cohoes Music Hall stage this summer.
With opening night less than ONE MONTH away, the countdown is officially on! Check out the artists behind the curtain who are making this sweet adventure possible.
🎟️ Tickets are on sale now: playhousestage.org/charlie
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory opens in less than 30 days—and trust us, you won't want to miss what's coming out of Wonka's factory.

06/01/2026

Meet the team behind our Playhouse Stage Tykes Camp and production of W***y Wonka KIDS! 🍫✨
This incredible group will spend the summer helping our youngest performers discover the joy of theatre. Through games, music, movement, storytelling, and rehearsal, they'll be building confidence, creativity, teamwork, and a lifelong love of the arts.
Playhouse Stage Tykes is often a young artist's very first theatre experience—and we couldn't imagine a better team to guide them on that journey.
This summer, 37 young performers will step into the world of W***y Wonka KIDS, learning what it means to be part of an ensemble while creating something magical together. We can't wait to see what they accomplish.
Help us welcome the educators, artists, mentors, and role models who make it all possible. 💜

06/01/2026

40% of the way to our goal! Every dollar counts - please help support our unparalleled educational programs and allow us continue to provide low cost and free theatre at our two venues this summer. We need your support now!

05/30/2026

Two shows.
One summer.
Hundreds of pages of music.
Countless dance breaks.
Footloose and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory are officially underway. 🎶✨
Here's a look at Day One.