About us
Eldridge Christian Plays & Musicals is a division of Eldridge Publishing Co. Inc. For comedy, drama, mystery, musicals, and general theatrical productions, visit HiStage.com.
About 95Church | A Legacy of Christian Theatre Since 1906
Inspiring Stories. Meaningful Performances. Faith on Stage.
Eldridge Christian Plays & Musicals, a division of Eldridge Publishing Co., Inc., provides churches, ministries, and Christian organizations with plays and musicals that bring meaningful stories and messages of faith to the stage.
From Christmas productions and Easter dramas to children's plays, biblical stories, and inspirational musicals, our catalog offers theatrical resources for congregations of all sizes and denominations.
Our roots go back to 1906, when Harry C. Eldridge established a publishing business in Franklin, Ohio, with a simple determination to publish his own play. More than a century later, that original spirit of creativity and publishing continues through the work of talented playwrights, composers, and the churches that bring their stories to life.
We're proud of our history and grateful to be part of yours.
Photos: Harry Eldridge & Early Catalog Covers
Eldridge Publishing: A historical timeline
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Year |
Milestone |
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1906 |
Harry C. Eldridge establishes Eldridge Entertainment House in Franklin, Ohio. |
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1926 |
Business incorporates. |
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1946 |
Founder Harry C. Eldridge dies; family continues operations. |
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1985 |
Steve and Nancy Vorhis purchase the company. |
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Late 1980s onward |
Computerization, expanded catalogs, and modernization. |
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2000s–2010s |
Online Freeviews, print-on-demand, and expanded web capabilities become important parts of the business. |
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2017 |
The family continues operations when Bryan and Meredith (Vorhis) Edwards purchase the company. |
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Today |
Eldridge continues publishing plays and musicals through Histage.com and 95church.com. |
Thank You for Being Part of Our Story
Eldridge Publishing's history would not be possible without the talented playwrights and composers who have entrusted us with their work, or the churches, directors, pastors, and customers who continue to bring these stories to life.
We are grateful for the opportunity to serve the theatrical community and to help churches share meaningful messages through drama and music.
As we look ahead, we remain committed to supporting playwrights, providing quality theatrical materials, and helping our customers find the right production for their stage.
Thank you for being part of the Eldridge Publishing story!
Bryan & Meredith Edwards
Eldridge Publishing