The Gathering Place for Great Performances at the Gateway to Woodstock, New York; Uniting Country Living with Fulfilled Expectations of Great Quality Performances; Rooted in the Founding of Woodstock: The Town, The Festival and The Destination
The Non-Profit Iconic Site of American Theatre & Music History Established 1938 as One of the First Rural Extensions of Broadway
by Robert Elwyn, A 5th Generation Member of One of Woodstock's Oldest Families
Upcoming Performances & Current Projects
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Upstate Reggae Woodstock presents
JUNIOR TOOTS - A TRIBUTE TO TOOTS & THE MAYTALS
September 7th - 7pm doors/7:30 Meet and Greet/8pm Show
Junior Toots, son of the legendary Toots Hibbert of Toots & The Maytals was born and raised in St Mary, Jamaica. Junior Toots began singing stage shows at a young age touring internationally with his late father Toots Hibbert who was a mainstay reggae artist on the world stage for over twenty years. Junior Toots has an ever-growing fan base as he has been captivating audiences of all ages far and wide with his electrifying high-energy performances, soul-filled vocals and socially relevant lyrics. His music is up tempo ska and reggae which generates great crowd responses.... To Purchase Tickets & For More Information, Click Here ​
The Woodstock Playhouse is a member site of the Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area which protects, promotes, and interprets the nationally significant resources of the Hudson River Valley for the benefit of our Nation.
Rebel Soul Music Fair Presents
The Last Poets/Strafe/ReBelle/Synacure
September 21st at 7:30pm
Experience an incredible evening with Hip Hop originators THE LAST POETS, Club Legend STRAFE, Roots Reggae's REBELLE, and Producer/DJ SYNACURE in one Rebel Soul Music Fair event not to be missed... To Purchase Tickets & For More Information, Click Here ​
Woodstock British Car Show presents
THE 14TH ANNUAL WOODSTOCK BRITISH CAR SHOW
September 28th with a raindate of September 29th
Join more than 100 British car owners for a smashing display of classic, quirky, and lovable British classics, right in the heart of Woodstock, New York and the Catskill Mountains. Cars will enter the field starting at 8:30 am, and the fun goes on all day. Around 2 pm, we’ll present awards, including People’s Choice and the Longest Distance Traveled. FOOD – AWARDS – and more.
Swedish Cars Invited too! SPECTATORS – FREE ADMISSION
The heart of the picturesque historic hamlet of Woodstock is just minutes’ walk from the Playhouse, offering shops, restaurants, live music, and much more. Registration at the show: $20 per car.
All proceeds from this event benefit the Woodstock Playhouse , a non-profit organization.​
Bardavon Presents
September 28th at 7:30pm
This concert offers a rare opportunity to experience NEA Jazz Master Jack DeJohnette playing solo piano. DeJohnette is celebrated for his work as a drummer with Miles Davis Bitches Brew Band, Herbie Hancock, Keith Jarrett, Bobby McFerrin, Bill Evans, and as a band leader and composer. He is among the world's most recorded and influential living percussionists, but DeJohnette actually began his career playing piano in Chicago, where he was born..... To Purchase Tickets & For More Information, Click Here ​
Rock Academy presents
A Fundraiser for the Scholarship Fund
October 5th at 7:00pm
Rock Academy presents Best of Season. Drawing songs from our 5 summer 2024 season shows: Queer Rock, The Cars, Little Richard, PJ Harvey and The Who, students age 8-18 will perform and breathe new life into classic material. A great night for the entire family...... To Purchase Tickets & For More Information, Click Here ​
Woodstock Film Festival Presents
25th ANNUAL WOODSTOCK FILM FESTIVAL
October 15 - 20
Established in 2000, the Woodstock Film Festival (WFF) nurtures and supports emerging and established filmmakers, sharing their creative voices through an annual festival and year-round programming to promote culture, diversity, community, educational opportunities, and economic growth. The Woodstock Film Festival is an Academy Awards® qualifying festival in the categories of Animated Short Film, Live Action Short Film, and Documentary Short Film. The 25th Annual Woodstock Film Festival will return to the Hudson Valley this fall, from October 15th - October 20th, 2024....For More Info & Tickets, Click Here​
Our Season's
Sponsors and
Community Leaders
Smokus Pocus Presents
SMOKUS POCUS: A 420 MAGIC SHOW
October 26th at 8:00pm Doors open at 7:00pm
Surround yourself with great vibes at the mind-blowing night out that will leave you gasping at tricks that are so trippy you’ll be asking “what the f—?!”. Innovative feats of magic are fused with the world of weed as magician and cannabis connoisseur Ben Zabin takes audiences on a journey of Dank Debauchery.
Direct from a residency in Las Vegas, Smokus Pocus delivers a spectacle packed with tokes, jokes, & tricks in sold-out theaters across North America. Jars of bud appear, lighters come to life, and bongs bend reality in an unforgettable performance designed to enthrall both the stoned and sober...... To Purchase Tickets & For More Information, Click Here ​
We are beyond thrilled to send out a big "thank you!" to our 2024 Theatre Festival Sponsors; the Community Leaders who are helping to sustain and care for the Iconic Woodstock Playhouse and our community. Please frequent their businesses to show your appreciation for their leadership. Click on their ads to follow the link to their website.
The Gallery at the Woodstock Playhouse
PHOTOGRAPHIC WORKS
BY LOCAL ARTISTS
Art Exhibition Opening
Friday, September 6th
Featuring:
Tom Hackett
James Perez Rogers
Erik Richards
Seth David Rubin
The Opening Reception for the featured Artists will take place on Friday, September 6th from 6:00 to 7:30pm. a beautiful and successful event. All proceeds go to the Garden Fund to help develop the grounds for our community.
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A preview of the exhibit can be viewed by clicking here. Come to view and purchase artwork in person by attending the art opening event, a show at the playhouse, by viewing the gallery only at no charge during the hour prior to show times listed per each event on our website, or by reaching out to us to schedule a private appointment.
Elliott Landy's Woodstock Vision:
The Spirit of a Generation
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Elliott Landy, born in 1942, began photographing the anti-Vietnam war movement and the underground music culture in New York City in 1967.
He photographed many of the underground rock and roll superstars, both backstage and onstage, from 1967 to 69.
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His images of Bob Dylan and The Band, Janis Joplin, Jimi Hendrix, Jim Morrison, Joan Baez, Van Morrison, Richie Havens, and many others documented the music scene during that classic rock and roll period which culminated with the 1969 Woodstock Festival, of which he was the official photographer.
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After that, Elliott moved on to other inspirations and art forms, photographing his own children and travels, creating impressionist flower photographs and doing motion and kaleidoscopic photography in both still and film formats.
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His photographs have been published worldwide for many years in all print mediums including covers of Rolling Stone, Life, the Saturday Evening Post, etc. and album covers, calendars, photographic book collections, etc.
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He has published Woodstock Vision, The Spirit of A Generation, in book and CD-ROM format, and authored the book Woodstock 69, The First Festival.
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He is currently publishing a series of limited edition lithographs of his classic rock photographs. To additionally view and purchase Elliott Landy's photographs and merchandise, click here to visit his website.
