by Jess Hoffman Pippin is a musical theater classic, and it’s hard to explain why. Don’t get me wrong, I love it–I find the score irresistible, the main character lovable, and the entire concept quite charming–but it’s hard to say exactly why. The plot is nonsensical and the titular character…
Cambridge, NY, July 25, 2024 Hubbard Hall is pleased to announce the return of FREE Summer Shakespeare in the Park with the classic comedy of mistaken identity, Twelfth Night. Directed by Lake George native Megan Stacey, the play follows the adventures of twins Viola and Sebastian, who each suppose the other is…
SALEM, NY, July 11, 2023 – Fort Salem Theater is thrilled to announce the cast of their upcoming production of Disney’s The Little Mermaid Jr., set to captivate audiences on August 4, 2023, with performances at 4:00 PM and 5:30 PM. Tickets are available for purchase at FortSalem.com.Based on the…
by Jess Hoffman The Nether originally premiered in 2013, but seems even more relevant today than it was then. The current production at the Ghent Playhouse makes it painfully obvious that we have only moved closer to the imagined future of The Nether in the last ten years. The Nether…
SALEM, New York, April 27, 2023 – Fort Salem Theater unveils its extended 2023 season, featuring a lineup of exciting shows that will cater to audiences of all ages. Following a successful start with “Spring Awakening,” the theater will showcase a range of popular productions and exciting events now through…
SALEM, New York, April 25, 2023 – Fort Salem Theater is proud to announce local cast and creative team members for the upcoming family-fun musical, “You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown,” taking the mainstage from May 5-14, 2023. Based on Charles M. Schulz’s beloved comic strip Peanuts, this fun-for-the-whole family…
SALEM, New York, September 21, 2022 – Bluegrass and the Blue Ridge mountains soon take the Fort Salem Theater mainstage in Bright Star, the hit Grammy Award–and Tony Award–nominated Broadway musical written by comedian Steve Martin and celebrated songwriter Edie Brickell. The equal parts heartwarming and heart wrenching story performs…
SALEM, New York, June 2, 2022 – A wop bop a loo bop a lop bam boom! That’s what you’ll be hearing this summer from the lively Fort Salem Theater mainstage as the nostalgic 1950’s musical Grease prepares to have you singing and dancing from your seat. Running June 23-July…
