New Musical “The Waiting” Premieres at Playhouse Stage

Musical’s folk-inspired score was composed by Capital Region native and Playhouse Stage youth theatre alum, Maria Isabella Andreoli. Cohoes, N.Y. (May 30, 2025) – Playhouse Stage Company continues its 37th Season in June, with a new entry in what the company has dubbed “Playhouse Stage Premieres,” a program to develop new musical…

Winners of 9th Annual High School Musical Theatre Awards Announced

SCHENECTADY (May 10) – The Collaborative School of the Arts at Proctors proudly announced the winners of the ninth annual High School Musical Theatre Awards during a star-studded ceremony held May 10 at the MainStage at Proctors in Schenectady. The evening celebrated the talent, creativity, and dedication of high school…

Playhouse Stage Extends Cohoes Music Hall Management Agreement with City

Cohoes, N.Y. (May 1, 2025) – Playhouse Stage Company announced today that it has reached an agreement with the City of Cohoes to extend its management of the historic Cohoes Music Hall into the foreseeable future. Following a successful initial five-year management term, the City has approved a new fifteen-year…

Creative License Schedules Auditions for “The Comeuppance”

 Creative License Audition Call for “The Comeuppance” We are looking to fill multiple roles for our September 2025 production of “The Comeuppance”. Thursday, April 17th6:30pm sign-in 7pm start Playhouse Stage Studios95 Remsen St, Cohoes, NY Please come prepared with a monologue. Sides will be provided for cold reads from the…

Playhouse Stage Announces Auditions for a Brand New Musical

Calling all Capital Region performers! AUDITIONS THIS SATURDAY, MARCH 8! Come be part of a brand new musical, THE WAITING, by EmmaLee Kidwell and Capital Region native Maria Isabella Andreoli! This beautiful, folk-inspired musical will have it’s developmental premiere production at The Cohoes Music Hall, following a three-week residency at…

REVIEW: Playhouse Stage Company Presents “Heathers: The Musical” at the Cohoes Music Hall

by Sierra Pasquale Heathers: The Musical has arrived at Cohoes Music Hall, presented by Playhouse Stage Company, offering an energetic and youthful take on the darkly comedic cult classic. Running through March 9, this production blends the enthusiasm of Playhouse Stage Academy’s advanced teen actors with professional experience, delivering a…

Playhouse Stage Opens “Heathers” Musical in Cohoes

Musical adaptation of 1989 cult classic dark comedy features Playhouse Stage Academy’s advanced teen actors performing alongside professional performers.Cohoes, N.Y. (February 20, 2025) – Playhouse Stage Company continues its 37th Season as Heathers: The Musical opens on Friday, February 21 at 7:30pm at Cohoes Music Hall. Performances continue through March 9, with 7:30pm…

Volunteer Meeting for Capital Region Festival of Theatre

VOLUNTEER MEETING Monday, 2/17 at 6:30pm Playhouse Stage Studios, 95 Remsen St (Entrance on Ontario Street), Cohoes NY, 12047 Join the Capital Region Festival of Theatre and Create awareness, Raise Funds, Fill theatres because it’s Time to act! We need Performers, Volunteers, Donors, Audience! Everyone wants to get involved and represent our amazing community to help build an…