YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – The Youngstown Playhouse will enter its second century with a season that includes the classic “Singin’ in the Rain,” the satirical “Urinetown” and a couple of productions at its new downtown theater.

The Playhouse, which is currently wrapping up its centennial season, announced its 2025-26 season this week.

It will open its downtown theater, on the third floor of the Morley Building, 220 W. Boardman St., in spring 2026.

Flex passes will go on sale June 23. Early bird discounts end July 20. Single show tickets will go on sale at a later date. Call the box office at 330 259 9651 or go to YoungstownPlayhouse.org.

Here is the 2025-26 schedule:

  • “People Places & Things,” Aug. 15-24, Moyer Room, directed by Chris Fidram.
  • “Singin’ in the Rain,” Sept. 12-21, main stage, the classic musical, directed by Tyler Stouffer.
  • “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” Oct. 10-12, main stage, a youth theater production of an adaptation of the Shakespeare comedy.
  • “Honk! Jr.,” Feb. 20-22, main stage, a youth theater production directed by Wayne Bonner III.
  • “The Lyons,” March 20-29, downtown theater, a sharp-tongued comedy that premiered on Broadway in 2012, directed by Connor Bezeredi. This show will be the first in the new downtown theater.
  • “Urinetown,” May 29-June 7, main stage, a satirical musical directed by Nate Beagle.
  • “The Shark Is Broken,” June 19-28, downtown theater, a comedy that premiered on Broadway in 2023, directed by Brendan Boyle.