WINNSBORO – Come see one of the most beloved musicals of all time in downtown Winnsboro. The inspirational story, based on the memoir of Maria Augusta Trapp, follows a cheerful postulate who serves as governess to the seven children of the imperious Captain von Trapp, bringing music and joy to the household. As the political […]
There’s Nothing Ho (Ho) Hum about PTP’s Christmas Special
December 7, 2023 By
WINNSBORO – You’ve seen it before. A Christmas variety show at the Pine Tree Playhouse in Winnsboro. But this performance of the variety show, named “Santa’s Telethon”, which one reviewer called a mix between a Jerry Lewis Telethon and an Andy Williams Christmas Special, is neither of those things, but something wonderful all the same. […]
Not your Disney ‘Hunchback’
October 12, 2023 By
WINNSBORO – There are gargoyles and they sing. There is a sympathetic Quasimodo character and a cruel and rapacious villain, but if you’re looking for the Disney version of the classic story, you won’t find it in The Pine Tree Playhouse musical version of “The Hunchback of Notre Dame.” What you will find in a […]
PTP sets season, elects new officers
December 22, 2022 By
WINNSBORO – The Pine Tree Playhouse held their annual meeting on Dec. 13 and began the process of setting a new 2023 season. The membership of the Playhouse that attended the meeting also elected the new officers for the Board of Directors. Current Board President Andi Phipps welcomed the membership and thanked them for being […]
Step into a winter wonderland at ‘A Pine Tree Christmas’ show
December 2, 2021 By
WINNSBORO – If you’re one of those people hoping for a White Christmas or a winter wonderland this holiday season, you’re probably going to be disappointed if you live around here. But, you can experience that wintry, holiday feel at the Pine Tree Playhouse production of “A Pine Tree Christmas,” opening Friday, Dec. 3 at […]
Pine Tree Playhouse opens auditions
September 30, 2021 By
WINNSBORO – The Pine Tree Playhouse kicks off a new season of performances with auditions for “Pine Tree Christmas,” a musical comedy variety show under the direction of Andi Phipps. There will be limited rehearsals and everyone is welcome to try out for singers, dancers, musicians, actors and offstage help. Auditions are open to all […]
Pine Tree Playhouse, a theater with deep roots
February 20, 2020 By
WINNSBORO – Enter the old building, move past the ticket booth and the poster of the last show and your eyes will begin to adjust to the darkness of the empty theater. It’s a classic black box, no windows or outside light. The carpeted floor slopes down to the stage. The lighting booth is in […]
PTP Variety Show showcases local talent
February 6, 2020 By
WINNSBORO – Come one, come all to the greatest show in Winnsboro this Friday and Saturday nights at 7 p.m., at the Pine Tree Playhouse, in Winnsboro. Don’t want to spoil the surprise, but there has been a lot of word on the street that they have some mighty fine singers, maybe a monologue, a […]
PTP opens audition for ‘The Dixie Swim Club’
January 30, 2020 By
WINNSBORO – Pine Tree Players will hold auditions for ‘The Dixie Swim Club,’ a heartwarming, laugh-out-loud comedy on Feb. 9 at 3 p. m. and Feb. 10 & 11 at 7 p. m. at the Pine Tree Playhouse. Five Southern women, whose friendships began many years ago on their college swim team, set aside a […]
