Jim Crabtree, Longtime Producing Director and Son of Playhouse Founders, Passes Away

Jim Crabtree, longtime producing director and son of Playhouse founders, passes away

Jim Crabtree, the man with the booming voice who led the Cumberland County Playhouse for 30 years before retiring in 2016, has passed away.

ICONIC PLAYHOUSE DIRECTOR JIM (BOB) CRABTREE HAS PASSED AT 80

Jim Crabtree, affectionally known as “Jim Bob” has passed.  Jim died on Christmas day morning after a long illness. Jim is the son of Paul and Mary Crabtree the founders of Cumberland County Playhouse in the 60’s.  For the past several decades Jim has served as producer, director, actor and CEO of the Playhouse.  Jim was a great friend to many over the years.