The Woodstock Players, summer stock theater at the Opera House, launched the careers of acting legend Paul Newman and many others. Legendary actor, director and playwright Orson Welles spent his formative years at Woodstock’s Todd School for Boys and performed his first play on the Opera House stage, now named in his honor.
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A favorite venue for performers nationwide, the Opera House presents a year-round schedule of professional theater, dance, music concerts and art exhibitions, attracting thousands of visitors annually to enjoy Woodstock’s unique downtown shops and cafes. Over several decades, virtually every aspect of the “Gothic” style limestone, brick and terra cotta building has been lovingly restored to its original features. The Woodstock Opera House was originally built as the City Hall, Library, Auditorium, and Fire Department. Both buildings are owned and operated by the City of Woodstock and reflect the City’s continuing dedication to historic preservation, arts and culture. Two majestic focal points of Victorian architecture remain active anchors to the Woodstock Square Historic District: the 1857 Old McHenry County Courthouse and the 1889 Woodstock Opera House. The early 1900’s brought both Emerson and Oliver Typewriter companies to town, and by 1922, nearly half the world’s typewriters were made in Woodstock.Įarly buildings were made of wood and the oldest were largely destroyed during numerous fires. In the mid-1800’s, the Chicago & Northwestern railroad arrived, giving local farmers access to large Chicago markets for their cattle, grain and pickles, and allowing Woodstock to attract the Borden Dairy plant, one of the world’s largest at that time. The town was incorporated in 1852, and became a City in 1873. In 1845, the name was changed to Woodstock, honoring the hometown of settlers from Vermont. Woodstock was founded in 1844 as Centerville, located in the exact center of McHenry County and designated as the seat of county government. Quaint brick streets and period lighting surround the lovely Park in the Square, where generations of families have gathered to enjoy parades and ceremonies, art fairs and farmer's markets, and summer City Band concerts going back 130 years. Tickets can be purchased from the Box Office 51 at or online here.The charming and stately late 19th century buildings of downtown Woodstock offer confirmation that this is a community devoted to preserving, celebrating and sharing its heritage. Next weekend they have shows scheduled from April 20th to April 22nd. The show will also be playing tomorrow at the same time and Sunday at 2:00 p.m. It's going to be a belly-jerker for sure." A lot of good spots to be able to bounce off each other.
But this particular Saturday is a little bit different."Īctor Jeff Sweete says the audience is in for some laughs throughout the night. They talk about their wives, they play darts, and they drink beer. "He has a garage where every Saturday these guys, or these 'bros' I want to say, come in and they discuss everything. Director Joanna Sweete gave us a sneak peek into what to expect during the production.
The Market Centre Theatre will be hosting the show tonight, with the curtain set to rise on stage at 7:30 p.m. WOODSTOCK - Theatre Woodstock's production of Guys In a Garage is going live in the Friendly City. Tonight's debut performance of Guys in a Garage will begin at 7:30 p.m.
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