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Our 2026 Season
Stay tuned for Auditions and Season Ticket Renewals!
Get ready to mark your calendars and prepare for an unforgettable summer under the stars! Woodminster Summer Musicals is absolutely thrilled to announce that THIS IS IT! We're officially unveiling our spectacular Summer 2026 Season!
Prepare to be swept away by dazzling performances, breathtaking music, and stories that will capture your heart. We've been working hard to curate an incredible lineup, and we simply *cannot wait* to share the magic with you. The countdown to Summer 2026 starts NOW! Stay tuned for more exciting details coming soon!
Jekyll & Hyde – In this retelling of Robert Louis Stevenson's famous story, Dr. Jekyll is introduced just as he is on the brink of discovering the key to man's inner reality. One evening he experiments on himself and finds that his formula works. Unfortunately, his "real" self turns out to be the monster Edward Hyde. Jekyll continues his researches, spending more and more time as Hyde until this horrifying character takes over. Jekyll's fiancee and friends slowly become aware of the changes in him but are powerless to help. Jekyll himself finds it more and more difficult to keep Hyde at bay, and his initial delight soon turns to despair. When Hyde brutally murders one of the young maids, he realizes his experiment has gone too far, and he takes the only possible course of action left to him.
Carosuel – In a late 19th-century coastal village in Maine, the carefree carnival barker Billy Bigelow marries gentle millworker Julie Jordan. Their lives take a tragic turn when Billy loses his job just as Julie reveals her pregnancy, leading him to commit a robbery out of desperation. Caught and facing a dark fate, Billy takes his own life, but is granted one day to return to Earth 15 years later. During this brief reunion, he meets his lonely teenage daughter, who has suffered under the weight of his tarnished legacy. Through this poignant encounter, Billy rekindles hope and dignity within both his daughter and Julie, showcasing the enduring power of love despite the shadows of his past.
The Full Monty - The Full Monty, based on the beloved film, is a Tony Award-nominated musical that combines heartfelt storytelling with engaging music. The plot follows a group of unemployed steelworkers from Buffalo who, feeling emasculated after spying on their wives enjoying male strippers, decide to form their own stripping act to make quick cash. As they prepare for this bold venture, the men confront their insecurities and prejudices, ultimately discovering their strength in unity and personal growth. This heartwarming comedy, filled with humor and energy, keeps audiences guessing until the end whether these endearing misfits will succeed, making it a compelling choice for theaters seeking a major hit.
Rumors - At a large, tastefully-appointed Sneden's Landing townhouse, the Deputy Mayor of New York has just shot himself. Though it's only a flesh wound, Charlie Brock's self-inflicted injury sets off a series of events causing four couples to experience a severe attack of farce. As their tenth wedding anniversary party commences, Charlie lies bleeding in another room, and his wife Myra is nowhere in sight. The first guests, lawyer Ken Gorman and his wife Chris, scramble to get “the story” straight before the other guests arrive. As the confusions and miscommunications mount, the evening spins off into classic farcical hilarity.
Producers Associates, Inc.
is the nonprofit organization that has presented Woodminster Summer Musicals in Oakland’s Joaquin Miller Park for 50+ years. Three musicals are presented each summer, one each in June, July, and August. Each production has 7 performances. Over the course of the summer, 25,000 ticket holders pass through Woodminster’s gates to see the performances.