See “Last Train to Nibroc” at the Ghent Playhouse

[GHENT, NY] – The Ghent Playhouse presents “Last Train to Nibroc,” a funny and touching portrait of the search for happiness. Written by Arlene Hutton, nominated for Best Play in 2000 by the New York Drama League and directed by Sky Vogel, “Last Train to Nibroc” runs May 20-June 5.…

Ghent Playhouse Seeking to Cast Raleigh in “Last Train to Nibroc”

Ghent Playhouse is looking for a male actor, 20-30 years old, for the role of Raleigh in production of Arlene Hutton’s LAST TRAIN TO NIBROC, scheduled for late spring. Set in 1940, it is a funny and touching portrait of the search for happiness. This simply staged romance tells the…

Open Auditions for “Last Train to Nibroc” at The Ghent Playhouse

Open Auditions for “Last Train to Nibroc” At The Ghent Playhouse February 24 and February 27, 2022 The Ghent Playhouse is pleased to announce auditions for “Last Train to Nibroc” by Arlene Hutton, directed by Sky Vogel.  This production was previously scheduled to be presented in the late Spring of…

See the Tony Award-Winning Musical “Fun Home” at Ghent Playhouse

Friday, Saturday and Sunday, March 25-April 10 [GHENT, NY] – The Ghent Playhouse presents the Capital District Community Theatre premiere of musical “Fun Home.” Winner of five 2015 Tony Awards, including Best Musical, it is based on Alison Bechdel’s best-selling graphic memoir. “Fun Home” runs March 25-April 10. Tickets are…

Ghent Playhouse Postpones “The Curious Savage” to Fall 2022

Due to the recent surge in COVID cases, and in accordance with our desire to keep everyone safe, The Ghent Playhouse has decided to postpone their winter production ofTHE CURIOUS SAVAGE. It will be presented in the Fall of 2022. For right now, no changes will be made to the remainder…

REVIEW: Panto 2021 “Rapunzel: Tale of a Quaran-Teen”

by Gail M. Burns The PantoLoons are back! The Ghent Playhouse has reopened its doors post-pandemic with its signature family-friendly laugh-fest, based on the British holiday tradition of the Panto. What is a Panto? Well, it is a British theatrical tradition for the holiday season. Basically you take a familiar…

Phil Kline’s Outdoor Holiday Classic “Unsilent Night” Comes to Ghent, NY, and Williamstown, MA

This December, composer Phil Kline’s mobile surround sound-sculpture UNSILENT NIGHT â€” a landmark in avant-garde public sound art — takes place in more than 35 cities across the United States, Canada, and Europe. Streets, parks and sidewalks will come alive with â€śa shimmering sound-wall of bells and chimes that is dreamlike to wander through in the December nip” (The…

Ghent Playhouse Presents the Family-Friendly Panto “Rapunzel: The Tale of A Quaran-teen”

November 26-December 12 [GHENT, NY] – After being shuttered for more than 11 months, The Ghent Playhouse is delighted to kick off its 2021-2022 season with a new take on the annual Panto production. “Rapunzel: The Tale of a Quaran-teen” is a zany twist of the classic story, written, acted, produced…