Cumberland Playhouse Director Says Right Time, Right Place For Godspell
Full performances on the main stage in front of a large audience….it’s happening again at Cumberland County Playhouse. The new production “Godspell” has opened. Director Bryce McDonald said it is indescribable to see a full orchestra and full crowd again. McDonald said Godspell fit the bill for the right cast size and right message with […]
Cumberland Co. Playhouse Spring Season Announced
The Cumberland County Playhouse has announced its productions for the upcoming spring season. The performance art theater has four shows prepared. CEO Bryce McDonald said productions kick off April 2nd with Clue On Stage. “We are still operating at a 25 percent capacity, so we are only selling 120 seats for the main stage shows,” […]
Cumberland County Playhouse 2021 Season Begins April
The Cumberland County Playhouse will take a hiatus with next year’s season not starting until April. CEO Bryce McDonald said the time will be used to make some technology upgrades. “We got somethings we need to do,” McDonald said. “We have a new ticketing software coming online. We have new development software. We are going […]
Cumberland Co. Playhouse Selling Out Limited Audiences
The Cumberland County Playhouse has been selling at capacity since returning to its indoor stages. CEO Bryce McDonald said while turnout has been encouraging, revenue continues to be affected from the limited capacities. “Our entire income is based on tickets sales,” McDonald said. “And when you are used to selling 500 seats, and you are […]
Cumberland Co. Playhouse $1 Million Revenue Hit
Cumberland County Playhouse CEO Bryce McDonald said the organization has lost over one million dollars in revenue this year. McDonald said losing the spring and summer play season due to the pandemic was a critical financial hit. “The impact is still huge, and it is not over,” McDonald said. “Not until we are fully able […]
Cumberland Playhouse Performances Suspended
Cumberland County Playhouse has suspended all performances after an employee became ill. CEO Bryce McDonald said the suspension was mainly due to an abundance of caution for staff and patrons. “It is just in this day and age, it is too scary to take any sort of risk,” McDonald said. “The minute we thought someone […]
The Cumberland County Playhouse Announces Outdoor Summer Season
The long awaited return of the Cumberland County Playhouse will happen outdoors on July 15th. This summer season will begin on the playhouse’s 55th birthday and include performances of Smoke On The Mountain and The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley Jr. CEO Bryce McDonald said he feels like the public is ready to leave their homes […]
Cumberland County Playhouse Hopes To Return in August
The Cumberland County Playhouse is preparing to announce a new summer schedule next week with two outdoor performances. The Playhouse has been in close contact with local and state officials to discuss reopening options. CEO Bryce McDonald said at this time, their best option for social distancing is performing outdoors. “The sad truth of it […]
