Playhouse Merced

We are just ONE WEEK AWAY from kicking off our 2026-27 season with “Come From Away”!

Our season posters have been very popular, and if you would like one to display at your business, let us know and we’ll drop it off!

Season tickets and single show tickets for ALL shows are available for purchase at playhousemerced.com

Join us for our 2026-27 season opener, Come From Away, opening August 14th!

Presented in collaboration with Phoenix Creative Collective, Come From Away is based on a true story about the time the small, isolated community of Gander, Newfoundland nearly doubled in size overnight when 38 planes, carrying thousands of people from around the globe, were diverted to Gander’s airstrip on September 11, 2001.

Directed by Robert Hypes with musical direction by Dennis Brown, Come From Away captures the tensions, culture clashes and eventual camaraderie that unfolded over several unforgettable days. This Tony® Award-winning musical celebrates the best of the human spirit and the extraordinary capacity for good in the face of crisis.

Visit playhousemerced.com to purchase tickets!

Thank you Food. ¡Para todos for inviting us to help cook and serve dinner at the D Street Shelter in Merced. Our Board members had a truly wonderful experience giving back to the community and look forward to doing it again!

Thanks to the community's help, last year we had Sandra Hay repel down The Tioga Merced. This year, we're sending Haley Brooke Paulissian over the edge and we need your help again!

Click on the link below to support us and the United Way of Merced County. The group that raises the most amount gets to have their representative go down the Tioga at sunset!

Help us get there! >> tinyurl.com/SendHaleyOverTheEdge

The circle of life continues, but our journey with Disney’s The Lion King Jr. has come to an end.

We are so grateful to everyone who made this journey unforgettable. Both of our casts and crews brought The Pride Lands to life in the most magical way.

Special thanks to you, the community, for showing up and providing our youth performers with audiences to watch and cheer them on. Thank you for filling the theater with your energy, laughter and love.

We can't wait for the Conservatory's next production, The Addams Family Musical: Young@Part in November!

Education at Playhouse Merced

Today's final performance of Disney's The Lion King Jr is SOLD OUT!! What a great way to send off this amazing production. Thank you!! Education at Playhouse Merced

**Heads up for those coming to today's performance of Disney's The Lion King Jr....Due to the SuperMrkt taking place Downtown, you may want to arrive early to give yourself time to find parking!**

There are only 2 more chances (today at 7pm and tomorrow at 2pm) to join Simba, Timon, Pumbaa and the rest of the cast of this production the entire family can enjoy. Visit playhousemerced.com to purchase tickets and to learn all about our conservatory program for young performers!

Education at Playhouse Merced

Shout out to our volunteer set designers and builders for their work bringing the Pride Lands to life! Check out some great set pieces - like this one of the elephant graveyard - and great performances during the last three shows of Disney's The Lion King Jr!

Showtimes for this family-friendly production are as follows:
Friday, 7/24 at 7pm
Saturday, 7/25 at 7pm
Sunday, 7/26 at 2pm (finale)

Visit playhousemerced.com to purchase tickets and to learn more about our conservatory program! Education at Playhouse Merced

Tonight’s performance In Thursday 7/23 of THE LION KING JR. is sold out!
Thank you so much!
Tickets are still available on our website for Fri through Sun.

Registration is NOW OPEN for the Playhouse Merced Young Artist Conservatory's fall program, featuring The Addams Family Musical: Young@Part!

Over the course of 12 weeks, students will sing, dance and act their way through the delightfully dark and hilarious world of The Addams Family, all leading up to a fully staged production!

Whether your performer is new to the stage or ready to sharpen their skills, this program is the perfect place to grow confidence, creativity and community.

🖤 Don’t miss your chance to join the fun. Spots will fill quickly!
👉 Register today and snap into the season with us!
🗓 Classes start August 17th!

Scholarships available!

Click to register >> tinyurl.com/PHMaddamsfamily