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
Auditions!
Seussical JR
Book by Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty
Music by Stephen Flaherty
Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens
Co-conceived by Eric Idle
Based on the works of Dr. Seuss
Transporting audiences from the Jungle of Nool to the Circus McGurkus, the Cat in the Hat narrates the story of Horton the Elephant, who discovers a speck of dust containing tiny people called the Whos. Horton must protect the Whos from a world of naysayers and dangers, and he must also guard an abandoned egg that’s been left in his care by the irresponsible Mayzie La Bird. Although Horton faces ridicule, danger and a trial, the intrepid Gertrude McFuzz never loses faith in him. Ultimately, the powers of friendship, loyalty, family and community are challenged and emerge triumphant!
Show Dates: June 12, 13, 19 & 20 at 7:00 pm & June 21 at 2:30 pm
Auditions: April 7 & 8 at 6:00 pm
Second Stage
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
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