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Our Second Order of Bricks will be submitted by September 30th

Elmwood Playhouse of Nyack NY will be presenting "Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike", written by Christopher Durang and directed by Lisa Spielman.Runs September 7, 2018 thru September 29, 2018. [...]

Actors Read Aaron Posner's ultracontemporary "sort of adaptation" of Chekhov's The Seagull.

An additional surprise guest to perform! In addition to Michael Edan's play Adrift, recently presented at the Aery One Act Festival, there will also be an additional performance piece presented [...]

Elmwood Playhouse in Nyack NY will be holding auditions for its upcoming workshop of "Pygmalion", written by George Bernard Shaw and directed by Diana Green. "Pygmalion" is a is a lively battle [...]

Elmwood Playhouse will be holding auditions for its upcoming production of "Disgraced", written by Ayad Akhtar and directed by Omar Kozarsky. Auditions will be Tuesday October 23, 2018, Monday [...]

Thanks to the volunteers who staffed the Elmwood Booth at the Nyack Street Fair

A big shout of thanks to all who volunteered for hospitality! All people listed volunteered at least once, and those with numbers indicate the number of times they volunteered. ELMWOOD MEMBERS: [...]

All the non profits in Rockland are having an event in Memborial Park to let people know of organizationd in the area Outreach NEEDED

Have you been to Elmwood Playhouse? Love our productions? Why not leave us a positive review on Google. This post makes is easy

Play Selection Committee members for the 2019-2020 season have been chosen. ELMWOOD MEMBERS: please click the link below to read the full list of Committee members.

Come see a Semi-staged reading of Stupid F&*king on September 15th at 11:00 AM at Elmwood Playhouse

Please join us for a celebration honoring the life and work of Flo Greenberg

Elmwood will celebrate the lives of our recently departed members, Franci Tarson and Barbara Murphy on September 22, 2018. ELMWOOD MEMBERS: Click the link below to read the full details and time [...]

We're looking for smiles and helping hands, and did we mention there's Champagne too! The Opening Night Champagne Committee is looking for a few more volunteers to join us for the 2018-2019 [...]

Elmwood Member Omar Kozarsky is directing a production of Dining Room at the Barn Theater in Montville NJ

Elmwood needs your help to reach 710 new Facebook friends before the beginning of our 71st Season starting August 5th 2018. This article explains the quick easy steps needed.

The family of Elmwood members would like to extend our sympathy and love to Jimmy Guarasci and family on the loss of his mother Louise Mary Guarasci last week. ELMWOOD MEMBER: link on the link [...]

Hospitality Volunteers needed for 1st show

We need a few more volunteers for the Street Fair on Sunday, September 9th

Don't miss the 'Boise, Idaho' workshop on August 27th!

The Cold Readings for a HOT Summer series will close out the summer with Sarah Ruhl's "In the Next Room or the vibrator play" on Saturday, August 18th at 11:00 AM in the Tarson Studio. Still [...]

Elmwood Playhouse will be looking for a wide range of actors and actresses for its upcoming audition for "Disgraced". Auditions begin October 23 2018.

Rob Ward, scenic and technical designer at Elmwood, has a new job at one of Broadway's hottest tickets.

Candy Pittari, Steve Allen, Joe Lima will all be taking part in a reading of THE Broken Window by Bea Pohl

Congratulations to the newly married couple, Duncan and Jennifer Bell. Elmwood Members: click the link to read the full story and to see pictures.

Derek Tarson and Kevin Vislocky in Othello – August 3rd to August 11th

A big THANK YOU to all who participated in Elmwood's first reading on July 21st of Airline Highway.

We are asking all Elmwood members, subscribers, volunteers and supporters who use Facebook to follow our official Elmwood Playhouse Facebook.

Rockland County's foremost Oldies and Doo-Wop band Forever Young will perform for Elmwood Playhouse's Sundays at 7 series on July 22, 2018!

Airline Highway," by Lisa D'Amour, July 21st 11:00 AM, FREE, Tarson Studio

Elmwood is looking for a producer for "Disgraced", the 3rd show of our 2018-2019 season

Mark your calendars now – do not miss the SEPTEMBER workshop on AUGUST 27th!

Play Selection is seeking potential members to choose it's 2019-2020 season.

Beverly Huff wishes to thank all who volunteered for hospitality, over the past dozen or so years, for making her position as the Hospitality Staff Coordinator a success. Nancy Logan will be [...]

Elmwood Playhouse presents "Forever Young" a Doo-Wop and Oldies band playing hits of the 50s, 60s and 70s as part of its Sundays at 7 series on July 22 2018 at 7pm.

Long time Elmwood Member Barbara Murphy has passed. A service is scheduled for Monday, July 9th at 11:30 am at St. Anthony's Church, 36 W. Nyack Road, Nanuet, NY 10954

ACTORS: Want an Opportunity to Act, No Audition, and No Rehearsal? Then Elmwood's Cold Reading Series is for you!

Boy Scoots Troop 97, led by Eagle Scout candidate, James Calabro, was kind enough to renovate our Props Storage area at Elmwood Playhouse.

Elmwood Playhouse of Nyack NY will be presenting "Death of a Salesman", written by Arthur Miller and directed by Alan Demovsky from July 13, 2018 thru August 4, 2018 Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm, [...]

Elmwood Playhouse is pleased to announce the cast and crew for its upcoming production of "She Loves Me".

Commemorate Franci Tarson's Life and Share Memories of Her on Saturday, June 23rd at 12:00 pm Noon

Emma is a New York City based actor, clown, and theatre maker.  Recent credits include creator and clown in CT Feels Funny at Lady Fest at The Tank, Vera Claythorne in And Then There Were None, [...]

John is psyched to be part of this Elmwood production. Most recent credits: Other Desert Cities, Disgraced, Beau Jest, Dark of the Moon, The Laramie Project Cycle (both parts in rep), Stage Door, [...]

Robie is thrilled and grateful to join the Elmwood Playhouse community. Recent roles include Adult Female in Spring Awakening, Female Authority Figure in Hairspray and Theresa Salieri in Amadeus. [...]

As a young man, Charlie was a singer and an actor. He worked in regional theatre and on tour appearing with such artists as Anthony Quinn, Herschel Bernardi, Jerry Stiller, Dixie Carter and [...]

Elmwood Playhouse is pleased to announce the cast and crew for its upcoming production of "Vanya And Sonia And Masha And Spike".

Elmwood Member Omar will be holding auditions for "The Dining Room" at the Barn Theatre in Montville NJ July 8th and 9th 2018

The Lion in Winter, directed by Deb Failla, features a number of Elmwood folks — on stage and off.

An Anonymous Donor has pledged a donation of $5,000 as a donation ONLY IF we sell out our tickets to the Fundraising Gala by June 10th!

Auditions for "Vanya And Sonia And Masha And Spike" June 6th and 7th at 7:30pm. Written by Christopher Durang and directed by Lisa Spielman .

Elmwood Playhouse in Nyack NY will be holding auditions for its upcoming production of the musical “She Loves Me” Monday, June 11 at 7:00pm and Tuesday, June 12 at 7:00pm

Hospitality Staff is requested for the last play of the current season, Death of a Salesman! Elmwood Members: please click the link below to review the hospitality list on the website and choose [...]

Who We Are Our website address is: https://elmwoodplayhouse.com. What personal data we collect and why we collect it Comments When visitors leave comments on the site we collect the data shown in [...]

The classic cynical play of family greed and revenge

Mayhem and hilarity abound in this Neil Simon farce

A hilarious modern comedy that turns Chekhov on his head

Considered to be the most charming musical ever written

An engaging drama about race, freedom of speech, and religion

A comedy that lovingly exposes the frailties of a close-knit family

The Elmwood prop room is getting a partial makeover! We have James Calabro and his troop rebuilding the shelving in the center of the prop room. ELMWOOD MEMBERS: click the site to read the full story.

Looking for one more actor to fill out the cast of Sean Michael Welch's "Boise, Idaho" for the September Workshop.

Linda acted in her first play in the 8th grade and has loved performing ever since. She is a singer-songwriter, comedian, and a writer of poetry and fiction. She loves her friends and loves [...]

Michael was born and raised in Bergen County, New Jersey. He discovered his love for acting a bit later life. It wasn’t until the age of 21 when he decided to jump right in; and fell it [...]

Elmwood Playhouse of Nyack NY will be presenting "The Fox on the Fairway", written by Ken Ludwig and directed by Peter Garruba. Runs May 11 thru June 2. Visit www.elmwoodplayhouse.com for more details

Nick Pascarella will be appearing in the Off-Broadway production of David Harrower's "Blackbird" for a limited engagement.

Elmwood Board Election Bios for our candidates who include John Ade, Tiffany Card, Alan Demovsky, Larry Gabbard, Scott Nangle, Steve Taylor, and Margaret Young. Candidate Q & A will be presented [...]

Elmwood Playhouse is pleased to announce the cast and crew for its upcoming production of "Death of a Salesman".

Help raise money for your own organization! Join us for a fun evening of networking and FREE entertainment as we review our Benefit Performance Program.

This is to let everyone know the sad news that her dog Booky has passed away. Elmwood members can click the link to read more.

Elmwood is hosting a free staged reading to premiere a new original musical, THE JUNGLE, on May 12th at 4pm.

The Arts Council of Rockland and Elmwood Playhouse will host an interview and Q&A with Hudson Valley Producer and Executive Director Chris Silva on "How Theater Makes Community"

Looking For Immediate Casting For "Death Of A Salesman"

Some isolated users have reported issues when attempting to log into the Elmwood Playhouse website. Here is the fix.

Photos from the recent Elmwood Dinner Dance 2018 honoring Life members Derek Tarson and Larry Beckerle are now posted on our Flickr account.

Loveseat needed for Fox on the Fairway!

Thank you to everyone who helped out at the Nyack Street Fair on Sunday, April 8th

As we institute changes, members may volunteer for hospitality until April 15, 2018. Beverly Huff will ASSIGN members to dates still open. The dates presently open for The Fox on the Fairway are [...]

Sam Negin will be holding auditions for a workshop production of Sean Michael Welch's play, "Boise, Idaho."

Elmwood Playhouse is pleased to announce the crew for its upcoming production of "Death Of A Salesman".

In a desperate attempt to practice her French at any cost, Claudia Stefany bids au revoir to New York and says bonjour to SHAPE Players in Mons, Belgium. ELMWOOD MEMBERS: click on the link to [...]

Candidates wanted to run for the Elmwood Board of Directors to help the artistic and financial health of our theatre. Submit your inquiries by April 30th 2018. Elmwood Members: please click the [...]

Elmwood Playhouse is proud to announce the shows for its upcoming 2018-2019 season!

An “actor” from Teaneck. He’s been in a few shows here and there, such as Sylvia, The Taming of the Shrew, and Compleat Female Stage Beauty (yes, he did spell that right).

A collection of Elmwood Playhouse logos are available for Elmwood members to download from our Publicity page on our website.

The Elmwood Playhouse website as some new change! Read the full story on our web site.

Elmwood Members will be ASSIGNED to Hospitality after the VOLUNTEER Deadline of February 9, 2018 for Stick Fly. The list of dates is on the Elmwood Playhouse website.

ALERT: Hospitality Needs One Experienced Member to Help a New Member on Friday, February 2, 2018. Volunteer your services today!

Elmwood Member Debbie Buchsbaum cast as Penny Sycamore in 'You Can't Take It With You'

URGENT HELP NEEDED: Please volunteer to assist with hospitality On Clover Road. Many dates are still open. Fill them please. Contact Beverly today as soon as possible.

Elmwood Playhouse in Nyack NY will be holding auditions for its upcoming production of "The Fox on the Fairway", written by Ken Ludwig and directed by Peter Garruba.

Elmwood Playhouse is pleased to announce the cast and crew for its upcoming production of "Stick Fly".

Sienna is a full-time actress, model and writer from Rockland County, NY. She’s currently represented by a top talent agency in New York City. Sienna has been featured in commercials and [...]

Looking for actors/models for photo shoot for a new print ad campaign for Meals on Wheels dementia program. Photo shoot to take place 2nd or 3rd week of January. Looking for two men, two women, [...]

David Spatz is the son of the late Carl Spatz stopped into the January meeting to say 'hello' and to inquire about possibly working with any Elmwood Set Designers. Elmwood members please link the [...]

Lisa Spielman and Larry Gabbard have been approved as qualified directors by Elmwood Playhouse. Click the link to read the full story.

Elmwood Playhouse Members can now volunteer for the current show (One Clover Road) as well as the next one (Stickfly) in the series. Should you have any hospitality questions, please contact [...]

Taking place in a seedy, abandoned motel room 'On Clover Road' follows a desperate mother who seeks to be reunited with her missing daughter that has been found living in a cult.

Much gratitude to all who helped make 'The Bridges of Madison County' a success.

Rachel Gordon, Roy Harry and Marian McCabe will be performing in Bergen County Players' production of "Other Desert Cities", January 13th through February 3rd.

The Elmwood Playhouse of Nyack NY will be presenting the East Coast Premiere of 'On Clover Road', written by Steven Dietz and directed by Michael Edan. A seedy motel room, a desperate mother, a [...]

Elmwood Playhouse in Nyack NY will be holding auditions for its upcoming production of "Stick Fly", written by Lydia R. Diamond and directed by Joe Albert Lima on December 12 and 14, 2017

Looking for a donation of a used full-sized (double) mattress for the set of On Clover Road.

Elmwood Playhouse has been nominated for 2017 BroadwayWorld Awards in over 15 categories for 6 shows!

If you missed the first round don't miss the second one!

Elmwood Playhouse member Omar Kozarsky directs "Sylvia" running now thru December 17th at the The Players Guild of Leonia. A portion of the proceeds will go to two local animal shelters.

What a wonderful way to celebrate opening night for the cast, crew and patrons on Friday November 17th. Not only did The Bridges of Madison County open to a great audience, the Opening Night [...]

Nick Pascarella will be appearing as Ray in David Harrower’s “Blackbird” at the Nutley Little Theatre December 8th-16th

"The Bridges of Madison County" in need of spot operators for a few performances and we need your help.

It would be most exciting to have all the performance dates of The Bridges of Madison County fully staffed with personnel for the hospitality counter. Please consider volunteering today.

Elmwood Playhouse of Nyack NY will be presenting the musical "The Bridges of Madison County" from November 10th thru December 9th 2017

Elmwood Playhouse is pleased to announce the cast and crew for its upcoming production of "On Clover Road".

Kat is pleased to be making her Elmwood Playhouse debut. She has previously graced the stage in numerous musicals and dramas since discovering her passion for theater in elementary school. Some [...]

Cornelia excited to be making her Elmwood debut. She started acting at a young age and rediscovered her passion in NYC. She was last seen as Mavis in The Exes by Lenore Skomal at the MCS Theatre [...]

The musical "The Bridges of Madison County" runs November 10 - December 9, 2017 at Elmwood Playhouse in Nyack NY. Call 845-353-1313 or visit www.elmwoodplayhouse.com

On November 19, 1863, the National Cemetery at Gettysburg Battlefield was consecrated. Join us as we commemorate the anniversary of President Lincoln's immortal address.

Elmwood Playhouse will be awarding Life Membership in 2018! The new Elmwood Playhouse Life Membership Committee is looking for nominations from the membership. Elmwood Members: please click the [...]

Set Designer Jennilee Aromando talks about her current project: designing the set for THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY, a new musical opening in November at the Elmwood Playhouse in Nyack NY

The Odd Couple was a challenge met, with a great cast and crew.

Support The Bridges of Madison County as a hospitality volunteer. We need your assistance. Elmwood Members please visit www.elmwoodplayhouse.com/hospitality to see available openings.

Elmwood Playhouse in Nyack NY will be holding auditions for its upcoming production of "On Clover Road", written by Steven Dietz and directed by Michael Edan. "On Clover Road" is a psychological [...]

Debbie Buchsbaum is cast as Norma Hubley in "Plaza Suite' at Studio Playhouse – show opens Nov. 3rd.

Due to sold out performances, The Odd Couple will add a new show on Wednesday, October 4 at 8:00pm!

Florence Salant "Flo" Greenberg, one of Elmwood's earliest members, passed away peacefully at her home in Manhattan on September 15, 2017.

is really excited to be making his debut with the Elmwood Playhouse in “Bridges of Madison County”. He was born and raised in West Nyack, Rockland County and has enjoyed singing and [...]

Elmwood Playhouse is pleased to announce the cast and crew for its upcoming production of "The Bridges of Madison County".

Maiyisha Jones, directed by Joe Lima, will appear in the final round of the Aery Theatre 20/20 competition at the Depot Theatre in Garrison, NY.

An audience ‘talk-back’ with special panel on ‘the devastating experience of cult experience on individuals and family’ will be presented after the Saturday, January 27th of "On Clover Road"

is excited to be making her Elmwood Playhouse debut! Maura is a recent graduate of The State University of New York College at Oneonta, having studied Theatre and Psychology. She has been singing [...]

is thrilled to be making her Elmwood Playhouse debut in this incredible show! Currently a sophomore in high school, Caroline has been performing since age seven and was most recently seen onstage [...]

Daniele is thrilled to be portraying Francesca Johnson in her first production at Elmwood Playhouse. Previous roles include: Abigail Adams (1776), Audrey (Little shop of horrors), Franca (The [...]

Elmwood Playhouse of Nyack NY will be presenting "The Odd Couple", written by Neil Simon and directed by Margaret Young. Runs September 8 thru October 7 Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm, Sundays at [...]

Many dates during the run of The Odd Couple still need hospitality coverage. Please log into the Elmwood Playhouse website and review the posted list (Members ->Hospitality), choose a date and [...]

Currently no workshop for the 9/11 Membership Meeting

Beverly Huff is extremely grateful to all those who gave of their time to ensure a most successful 2016-2017 season by staffing the Hospitality Counter.

Hospitality Staff is necessary for the upcoming production of The Odd Couple. Please log into Elmwood Playhouse website and review the list (Members Sections ->Hospitality) or visit this post [...]

is happy to be involved in her first Elmwood Production. She has been involved with theater since her parents helped found a community theater. Christine can often be found working at Bergen [...]

A Narrative of a Wonderful Evening Out – All for Elmwood's Benefit

Sam Negin is directing a workshop to go up at the December meeting. He is  looking for two actors — either two women or one man and one woman — to play siblings in a short (20 to 25 minute) play [...]

Elmwood Playhouse of Nyack NY will be presenting "The Odd Couple", written by Neil Simon and directed by Margaret Young. Runs September 8 thru October 7 Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm, Sundays at [...]

Hospitality Staff is necessary for The Odd Couple. Log into the Elmwood website (Members tab->Hospitality) and notify the Hospitality Director of your commitment. Click the article link to see [...]

The ARC Cafe at Elmwood was a Groovy Place to Be!

Elmwood Playhouse of Nyack NY will be presenting "On Golden Pond" opening this Friday with performances running thru August 5, 2017

Elmwood Playhouse offers our condolences on the passing of Andrew Greenway's father.

Workshop Dates Available. Are you interested in presenting a workshop? Please let Jenn know ASAP. Currently, there is an opening for September 2017; in addition, 2018 is wide open. It sounds far [...]

Beverly Huff is willing to remain the Hospitality Staff Coordinator through the 2017-2018 Season. She is beginning her search for a replacement today. If interested, please feel free to contact her.

Benefits and importance of joining Elmwood Playhouse's Opening Night Committee.

Derek Tarson and Moira Box in a Modern-Dress Production of Shakespeare at three locations in Rockland County

Elmwood Playhouse of Nyack NY will be presenting "On Golden Pond" opening this Friday with performances running thru August 5, 2017

Many hospitality slots are still open. Please consider assisting the lobby staff create a fantastic impression for all our guests. Your help is desperately needed. Please contact Beverly at [...]

The first show of Elmwood's 70th Anniversary season, The Odd Couple, is set to go with cast and crew!

came to acting later in life, but in these short years has been lucky enough to land several film and stage roles, most recently in Back in the Day starring Willie Demeo, Alec Baldwin and Michael [...]

The preferred method and specific guidelines for donating clothing and accessories to the Elmwood Playhouse Costume Collection. DO NOT leave bags of clothing, etc outside the costume room door. [...]

is very happy to be on the boards at the Elmwood Playhouse. “The shortest distance between two people is a smile.”- Victor Borge. Hopefully we can all get to know each other a little [...]

Elmwood Playhouse of Nyack NY will be presenting "On Golden Pond" July 14, 2017 thru August 5, 2017

Alan Demovsky, Suzanne Potoma and Mike Gnazzo were all winners in the 2017 OnStage Theatre Awards

Please support our final show of the current season, On Golden Pond, by volunteering for hospitality. Your services are most important to the whole atmosphere of our theater.

A Champagne Reception for the Champagne Reception!

Elmwood Playhouse invited the community to celebrate and support 70 years of live theater, and you can still contribute!

Elmwood received 16 nominations for the 2017 Onstage Theatre Awards.

A thriller about family bonds and how far one will go to protect them.

A new musical based on the best-selling novel and movie.

A comedy about two divorced men trying to live together despite their differences.

Arthur Miller's classic drama about the loss of identity and changes in society.

A hilarious, sexy romp at a private golf country club!

Lydia Diamond’s critically acclaimed play about race, class and familial friction.

Elmwood Playhouse members Michael Edan, Matt Masiello, Kevin Vislocky will have their work showcase this weekend June 9-11 at the Barn Theatre in Montville NJ as part of their One Act Festival weekend.

Hospitality Staff is still needed for the Sunday, June 4 matinee performance of La Cage aux Folles. Please volunteer. It's a fantastic show to support! If interested, please email [...]

Roy Harry is reprising his role as George Hay in Antrim Playhouse production of "Moon Over Buffalo" written by Ken Ludwig

Casting for this classic comedy – the first show of our 70th season!

You Are Not Alone is an uplifting show uniting improvisers and audience who deal with depression. You can be a part of this unique improv experience!