FORESTBURGH – The Forestburgh Playhouse, NYS’s oldest continuously operating professional summer theatre, is thrilled to announce the opening of its 79th season, launching June 17 and running through August 31. With a dynamic blend of musical comedies, farces, family favorites, and poignant drama, this summer promises to be one of the Playhouse’s most ambitious and exciting seasons yet.

Located in the heart of the Sullivan Catskills, the Forestburgh Playhouse will present seven Main Stage productions, a beloved Family Fun production, dinner-cabaret experiences at the Forestburgh Tavern, youth education programs, and the return of the nationally recognized In the Works –  In the Woods Festival, now in its fifth year. Tickets are on sale now at www.fbplayhouse.org/or by calling 845-794-1194.

The Main Stage season kicks off with the high-flying French farce Boeing Boeing and continues with the Pulitzer Prize-winning rock musical Next to Normal, the crowd-pleasing hit The Full Monty, Mel Brooks’ hilarious Young Frankenstein, the rousing Broadway smash Disney’s Newsies, the Go-Go’s-fueled jukebox romp Head Over Heels, and ends on a high note with the romantic comedy The Cottage.

Showtimes run Tuesdays through Saturdays at 8pm, Wednesdays at 2pm, and Sundays at 3pm.

Family audiences can also enjoy DreamWorks’ Shrek the Musical, playing Thursdays and Saturdays at 11am beginning July 10, on the Family Fun Stage.

Beyond the Main Stage, the Forestburgh Tavern comes alive each evening with its celebrated Dinner-Cabaret Series, serving up craft cocktails, delicious meals, and world-class cabaret performances Tuesday through Saturday at 6 pm.

Young artists can explore the performing arts through the Forestburgh Playhouse Academy, offering engaging summer workshops that culminate in fully staged youth productions.

Capping off the season is the return of the In the Works  – In the Woods Festival, running September 5–7, a weekend dedicated to the development of new theatrical works. Festival events include staged readings, celebrity artist talks, industry panels, parties, and local vendor markets.

“For nearly eight decades, the Forestburgh Playhouse has welcomed audiences to laugh, cry and dream together,” says Producer Franklin Trapp. “Our 79th season celebrates resilience, joy and the thrill of live performance. Whether you’re a life-long subscriber or a first-time visitor, we can’t wait to share these stories and a few surprises with you.”