The Erie Playhouse is thrilled to bring back the tradition of Playhouse Week with events celebrating our community’s history, present and future – leading up to our much-anticipated 2026 Season Launch announcement event on Sunday, August…

A note from Artistic Director Richard Davis We had a huge weekend at the Playhouse! We opened our suspenseful production of THE DA VINCI CODE, expertly directed by our Executive Director Zach Flock and brilliantly acted by our outstanding cast.…

THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING THE PLAYHOUSE! This message is for you, Friend! Greetings from YOUR Erie Playhouse, where we pride ourselves on professionalism, on-stage and off. The Playhouse truly is a community theatre, an inclusive space where…

A note from Artistic Director Richard Davis... I wanted to express my sincere gratitude to everyone who attended THE PRINCE OF EGYPT and embraced the production so enthusiastically. The entire company poured their hearts into the show, and even…

A note from Artistic Director Richard Davis... Despite the chilly weather, things have been heating up at the Playhouse! I'd like to extend a huge congratulations to Trisha Yates and the entire team behind WAITRESS for an outstanding production. …

The adventures begin in a small-town diner. Along the way, there will be stops in London, Paris, Egypt, and Lands Beyond, before we finally arrive in Arendelle in December. It’s our 2025 season of Soaring Tales and Epic Adventures, and…

The Erie Playhouse is thrilled to announce that DISNEY'S FROZEN, THE BROADWAY MUSICAL will close our 2025 season! December 5, 2025 - January 4, 2026 The best way to secure your seats before they go on sale to the public is to become a…

The Playhouse is proud to present the Tony-nominated smash hit Waitress, featuring memorable music and lyrics by GRAMMY Award winner Sara Bareilles. Jenna, a waitress and expert pie-maker, dreams of a way out of her small town and rocky marriage. A…

2024 Season of Blockbuster Hello Friend, My first Playhouse show was a Holiday show, THE WIZARD OF OZ in 1980. The one where Dorothy had to get home in time for Christmas. The first show I choreographed and costumed was also a Holiday show,…

This fall is a walk down memory lane for me. First, I’m revisiting SWEENEY TODD: THE DEMON BARBER OF FLEET STREET. I was fortunate to direct our last production in 2011: one with a very traditional approach with the spinning pie shop unit,…

Hello Friend! It’s become a common refrain of mine, and I mean it: people like you are the heart of the Erie Playhouse. This was evident last month when we received more than 300 donations during Erie Gives. It was evident when more than…

Youtheatre Summer Camps are filling fast! Spaces are still available for: Create A Play (for ages 5-15, $250/Week) Week One: July 8-12, 2024 Week Two: July 15-19, 2024 Encore Camp 2024 - Seussical KIDS (for ages 8+, returning…

April is National Volunteer Month so a big shout out to all of the volunteers that make the Playhouse possible. Everyone you see on stage, the crew backstage and spotlight operators in the light booth, our wonderful musicians in the pit, the…

It's not too late to apply for the inaugural David & Judy Matthews Scholarship for 2024. One $500 scholarship will be awarded to a graduating high school senior attending school to pursue a career in a theatre or performing arts-related field!…

Auditions: April 14 & 15 at the Erie Playhouse Rehearsal Hall, located at 1158 East 12th Street, Erie PA 16503. Click here for all the details! Performances: June 14-30, 2024 at the LECOM Stage at the Playhouse. All roles are available.…

Right now, purchase traditional mainstage season tickets for the remainder of the 2024 Season of Blockbusters for just $138 - a savings of 15% off the full season price! Student and child season tickets and open cards are available for just…

Auditions for ages 8-18 are coming up for the Erie Playhouse Youtheatre production of DIARY OF A WIMPY KID! Auditions: March 4 & 5 at 4:30 p.m. at the Erie Playhouse Rehearsal Hall, located at 1158 East 12th Street, Erie PA 16503. Click…

Season Ticket Update! As we say goodbye to our smash hit season-opener TOOTSIE, say hello to your chance to purchase prorated season tickets at an incredible value! Right now, purchase season tickets for the remainder of the 2024 Season of…

SHOWSTOPPERS are back! Auditions Dec. 14 & 15 at 4:30pm Showstoppers is an auditioned youth show choir with the mission of providing unparalleled quality performances paired with service for the community. And new in 2024, we're introducing…

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