ANNIE, FROZEN, and More Set For Millbrook Playhouse 2026-27 Season

Millbrook Playhouse has announced its 63rd season. Millbrook Playhouse is Central Pennsylvania's premier professional summer stock theatre. The 2026 lineup will include Mainstage musicals, intimate Cabaret productions, and high-voltage special events. This Season is powered by our premiere Marquee Season Partner, Nittany Valley Holistic Health, and our Legacy Sponsor for the Youth Ensemble Season, Croda.

"As an Artistic Director for a regional theatre in a rural town, there is nothing more rewarding than seeing the blend of local youth, actors making their professional debuts, and seasoned veterans all sharing one stage," says Leidholdt.

The 2026 season will kick off with the Uptown Music Collective! On May 15 and 16, join in for their encore performance of "Back To The Garage: Songs That Rocked The 2000s!", a perfect high-energy start to our summer festivities. 

THE RYAN MAINSTAGE SERIES:

ANNIE

Book by Thomas Meehan, Music by Charles Strouse, Lyrics by Martin Charnin. (June 19–July 3). Directed by Associate Producer Ericka Lee Conklin. This production is a true family affair, featuring her father, local clergy, and City Council member Richard L. Conklin, as FDR, and Steve Aguirre as Oliver Warbucks, performing alongside his six-year-old daughter, Diana Aguirre, in her stage debut.

THE WEDDING SINGER THE MUSICAL

Music by Matthew Sklar, Book by Chad Beguelin & Tim Herlihey, Lyrics by Chad Beguelin. Based on the New Line Cinema film by Tim Herlihy. (July 10–19). Directed and choreographed by Danny Durr, the director of last fall's mega-hit The Rocky Horror Show.

MS. HOLMES & MS. WATSON – APT. 2B

By Kate Hamill. (August 14–23) Directed by long-time collaborator Amanda Coffin (Godspell, Gaslight). This is a modern reimagining of the world's most famous detective duo.

DISNEY'S FROZEN THE BROADWAY MUSICAL

Music & Lyrics by Kristen Anderson-Lopez & Robert Lopez. Book by Jennifer Lee. Based on the Disney film. (December 4–December 13). To close out the year, a spectacular holiday treat for the whole family. Featuring a professional cast performing alongside the talented Millbrook Playhouse Youth Ensemble.

THE POORMAN CABARET SERIES:

BUYER & CELLAR

By Jonathan Tolins. (June 5–13). Starring Millbrook icon Jackson Pavlik (Clue, The Rocky Horror Show) and marks the return of director Shannon Agnew, one of Millbrook's most treasured artists.

GUTENBERG! THE MUSICAL

By Scott Brown & Anthony King. (July 31–August 9). Celebrating the absurdity of musical theatre, directed by master of the Poorman stage, Lawrence Lesher (Dracula, Boeing-Boeing, Misery).

The full company of artists includes: Steve Aguirre, Tommy Anderson, Marisa Budnick, Trevor Campbell-Tubbs, Cameron Clements, Taylor Elliott, Jack Flynn, Adam Fox, Kai Gaeta, Emir Garcia, Kasey Karoll, Rachel Kern, Ricky Kessler, Michele Long, Sarah Long, Kamali Lopez Kuno, Nolan McGrath, John Murphy, Michael Mousaw, Rubie Natal, Elaina Packer, Jackson Pavlik, Brenna Peerbolt, Erin Rolfe, Ceci Salome, and Richard L. Conklin.

The production of ANNIE will feature rotating youth casts starring Amelya Sox and Hartlyn Kiess in the title role, supported by Diana Aguirre, Haidyn Corl, Mazee Sox, Eleanor Peters, Sierra Kolk, Caroline Smith, Mia Petruzzi, Maura (Mo) DePasquale, Eva Lyons, Noelle Looke, Makaelyn Polk, and Willow Kremser. Teen ensemble members include Trevor Campbell-Tubbs, Sarah Long, and Emily Schreffler.

STAFF AND DESIGN TEAM: Associate Producer Ericka Lee Conklin, Technical Director and Set Designer Cade M. Sikora, Production Stage Manager Daniel Kandra, Cabaret PSM and Sound Engineer Kaidyn Rogers, Sound Consultant Sean McGinley, Props Designer V.C. Deener, Lighting Designers Victoria Bain and Sarah Goldstein, Costume Designer Cole Hudson, Assistant Costume Designer/Wardrobe  Jacob Robertson, Junior Set Designer Jonas Hildreth, Assistant Stage Manager Isebella Miller, and Music Directors Wesley Morgan and Jeremy Gussin.

2026 Theater Fans' Choice Awards - Live Stats

Best Book of a Musical - Top 3

1. David Hornsby, Chris Hoch, David Hornsby, Chris Hoch - The Lost Boys

35.7% of votes

2. Jim Barne, Kit Buchan - Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York)

27.8% of votes

3. Cinco Paul - Schmigadoon!

21.8% of votes

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