This Weekend Only!
1776
Book by Peter Stone Music & Lyrics by Sherman Edward
Produced by arrangement with Music Theatre International
Presented in Cooperation with OSU Mansfield
It’s the summer of 1776, and the nation is ready to declare independence… if only our founding fathers can agree to do it! 1776 follows John Adams of Massachusetts, Benjamin Franklin of Pennsylvania and Thomas Jefferson of Virginia as they attempt to convince the members of the Second Continental Congress to vote for independence from the shackles of the British monarchy by signing the Declaration of Independence.
1776 is a funny, insightful and compelling drama with a striking score and legendary book.
Performances at the Mansfield Playhouse:
Fri., March 13 at 7:30 p.m. Sat., March 14 at 7:30 p.m. and Sun., March 15 at 2:30 p.m.
Auditions!
Cheatin’
By Del Shores
In the west Texas watering hole of Lowake, gossip, the town’s major pastime, ignites a blaze of infidelity that engulfs three couples with the zany precision of a Feydeau farce. The clan includes Bo Bob, the dimwitted mailman, and Clarence, local stud and mechanic who’s been messin’ with Ovella since high school. His faithful girl is Sara Lee Turnover, the beautician. Teddy Joe, Ovell’s wronged husband who is more brawn than brain, Maybelline, the overweight waitress who wants to be in love, and a narrator/storyteller/singer who doubles as a psychic and believes in happy endings. The comedy is fast paced and touching with a sense of authentic Texas humor.
Show Dates: May 8, 9, 15 & 16 at 8:00 pm
Auditions: March 24 & 25 at 7:00 pm
Stand-Up Comedy
Andy Beningo!
Andy was named “Best Comedian” by both the Detroit Metro Times and Detroit Hour magazine, and recently named one of the 40 Best Up and Coming comedians in the country. He has appeared on AXS Gotham Comedy Live, CMT’s Next Big Comic, and his 45 minute Drybar Comedy special currently has over 7 million views on social media. In addition, he is a regular guest on the Bob and Tom radio show, and was a special guest on Larry the Cable Guy’s Sirius XM radio show “Weekly Round Up.” He has performed in all 50 states, in European and the Caribbean islands as a headliner on the Norwegian Cruise Line, Crystal and MSC cruise lines- and recently did a tour in Canada.
One Night ONLY!
8:00 pm Friday, April 10, 2026
The Big Five-OH
The Big Five-OH
By Brian Mitchell
Whoever said life is better after fifty had better be right! George Thomas is turning fifty on Saturday, and it has been a terrible week. His dog is sick, his son is a slacker, and his daughter wants to marry a Republican. With a neurotic wife and a widowed neighbor providing more challenges than even George can overcome; this may be the worst week of his life. Through these trying days, George will discover the wonders of family, the responsibilities of parenthood, and the results of his latest physical.
Show Dates: April 17, 18, 24 & 25 at 8:00 pm & April 26 at 2:30 pm
Auditions: March 3 & 4 at 7:00 pm
What others are saying about the Playhouse
I laughed until I cried and thoroughly enjoyed the show. Perfect show for my first visit ever to the Mansfield Playhouse! Great show, great cast, great acting and a great theatre! 
Kayla
I have been going to the Playhouse for over twenty years, and I have never seen a bad show.
Ken
My first time ever being at the Playhouse was this weekend … The kids are doing an amazing job. The director has done amazing with them. I will absolutely be returning.
Michelle