Plymouth Playhouse — Attraction in Plymouth

I’d wanted to visit the Plymouth Playhouse for years, and the opportunity arose to see the delightful “Triple Espresso” this week. Not doing my homework ahead of time, I was stunned when Google Maps brought me to a Ramada (and not a great looking Ramada, at that). Thankfully there were banana board signs announcing the Plymouth Playhouse at the parking lot entrance and a big neon sign by the lobby door. (Big relief, we’re in the right place!)

After entering the lobby, the box office is a hard right and about ten feet away. You’ll then be directed to go downstairs. Downstairs in a Ramada. This seemed so weird. But sure enough, at the bottom of the stairs is a cute old-school concession stand with theater entrances flanking either sides of the stairs. The restrooms are conveniently located right next to the theater doors. Through the double doors, it feels like you exit Ramada land and enter another universe where a cute little theater with great sight lines everywhere is in order. On the seating chart, our seats looked bad (2nd to last row, far left) but we found them to be more than adequate, feeling surprisingly close to the action. (Take a gander at the picture from my seat.)

The sound system is good - we could hear clearly without it feeling boomy or canned. The performers sounded very natural. The piano (a significant part of our show) was miked and amplified spectacularly. Recorded audio bits were clear and seamless. The staff were all very friendly and helpful.

Certainly the theater will have its limitations due to stage size and ceiling height but for intimate performances, it’s excellent. I’d LOVE to see a standup comedy performance there!

Let’s hope the Ramada can pull its weight (maybe even update/upgrade its curb appeal and decor) so this neat little theater can continue to thrive and bring the public great theater in a...

For nearly four decades, the Plymouth Playhouse thrived under the direction of Curt Wolllan, an iconic figure in Minnesota theater. Wollan’s résumé is as accomplished as it is beloved: he toured nationally, co-authored enduring works such as Church Basement Ladies, a production that has charmed audiences again and again, and the classic How to Talk Minnesotan, among many others. Even in retirement, his artistry endures; today, he directs Dolly Parton’s Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol, continuing his influence on American theater.

What’s remarkable is how seamlessly the Playhouse has carried on since Wollan stepped away. The venue remains as hospitable and well-managed as ever, sustaining its reputation for warmth, professionalism, and consistently high-caliber productions. Audiences return season after season, filling the house for sold-out shows

For theatergoers seeking a memorable evening, Plymouth Playhouse offers not just a performance but an experience that is one that feels unmistakably Minnesotan. Just be sure to secure your tickets early; Church Basement Ladies Sequel is coming next year, and this is one stage where the seats don’t stay...

We went to the show of triple expresso. As usual they were great. The facility is just as should be expected. At the end it had only one way out...worked great to be greeted by the cast...I'm sure the fire Marshall Hasan alternate route available in case of emergency... seriously I liked...