WEATHERVANE PLAYHOUSE, in Newark, has been producing 'Summer Magic' via dynamic and award-winning entertainment since 1969.
In memoriam ...
Matthew Trombetta, Weathervane's Managing Artistic Director, died in a car collision on Sunday morning, June 13th. His 2010 cast & crew, along with the Weathervane Playhouse Board of Directors, have dedicated this season in memory of Matthew.
A Message from Weathervane's Board of Directors
Memorial gifts may be made to the Matthew Trombetta Memorial Fund to benefit the Weathervane Playhouse, c/o Park National Bank, 800 South 30th St., Heath, Ohio 43056. Please include donor information (name and address) with your memorial gift.
NOW SHOWING ...
HAIRSPRAY
July 29th - 31st, and August 3rd - 7th
Click on the show logo to purchase tickets online for
'Hairspray'!
Tickets purchased online will be available for pick-up at the Weathervane Box Office; you may pick them up during Box Office hours (noon to 6:00 PM, Tuesday through Saturday), or at Will Call just prior to your show.
Check out our News page for links to local newspaper articles and reviews of the show!
First Nighter [furst - nahy - ter] : noun
A person who often or usually attends the theater, opera, etc., on opening night. Also, a brave soul.
Origin: 1880 - 85.
For all of you 'brave souls' who choose to attend our Opening Night performances, Weathervane Playhouse is pleased to announce a First Nighters' After Party Series!
Our favorite local restaurants and bars have graciously offered their establishments to host our Opening Night celebrations. Their kitchens will be open for some late night nosh. Plus -- it is another opportunity for you to meet and greet the cast & crew of each mainstage show!
OUR NEXT FIRST NIGHTERS' AFTER PARTY will be directly following the Thursday, July 29th, Opening Night performance of 'HAIRSPRAY' at the BROADWAY PUB (126 East Broadway, in Granville).
Food and drinks will be served until 1 AM for our First Nighters' After Party! COME JOIN US!
... are ready to help your budding actors, actresses, singers, and dancers shine again this year! See our Workshops page for more details and registration information for our professionally-led Summer Workshops.
... Weathervane Playhouse! Check our News and Awards pages for the scoop on the most recent honors Weathervane Playhouse has received:
- Most Unique Partnership from the Licking County Convention & Visitors Bureau
- a 'Best of 2009' award from Theatre Vault
- multiple 2009 Theatre Roundtable Production Awards!
Kroger shoppers! Here's an easy way to help ...
... Register your Kroger Plus Card with the Kroger Community Rewards program, and earn money for Weathervane Playhouse everytime you shop!
Once your card is registered, Kroger will donate 5% of the value of your purchases to Weathervane Playhouse! This will in no way affect your gas discounts, and Weathervane may receive up to $50,000 per quarter!
Registration is done online and takes just a few minutes. Click on the 'Kroger Plus Card' above right for detailed instructions.