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Shawnee Playhouse

Shawnee Playhouse
552 River Road
570-421-5093

Our History:

The Playhouse history begins when C.C. Worthington built the playhouse in 1904 as the Worthington Hall, the Shawnee Playhouse was designed to provide entertainment and educational benefit to residents and visitors of Shawnee on Delaware, Pennsylvania.  The Shawnee Players, consisting mainly of local actors and actresses, performed here to enthusiastic audiences from 1904 to World War II.  In 1943, Fred Waring and the Pennsylvanians began to broadcast their famous radio programs from the Hall.  Unfortunately, the Hall later fell into disuse.

When the Kirkwood family purchased the Resort in 1978, they began to restore Worthington Hall. Neighbors and members of the Shawnee Volunteer Fire Company also worked on the restoration.  Thanks to extensive efforts led by Mrs. Virginia Kirkwood, the Hall was placed on the National Registry of Historic Places and won the prestigious Phoenix Award, presented by the Society of American Travel Writers.

On June 24, 1985, an arsonist burned the beautiful Shawnee Playhouse down.  With a great deal of help from the people of Shawnee on Delaware, the Seabees, the Hughes Foundation, the National endowment for the Arts, The National Trust, a Community Development Block Grant, and generous donations from many individuals and friends, the Shawnee Playhouse was rebuilt.  The Kirkwood family is very proud of the Shawnee Playhouse and its history, and they hope you enjoy your experience in this historic building.


Upcoming Events at Shawnee Playhouse

CHRISTMAS Wizard of OZ

Saturday, Dec 21, 2024 at 11:00am
Shawnee on Delaware, PA
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It’s a Wonderful Life - The Musical

Saturday, Dec 21, 2024 at 2:00pm
Shawnee on Delaware, PA
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It’s a Wonderful Life - The Musical

CHRISTMAS Wizard of OZ

Saturday, Dec 21, 2024 at 6:30pm
Shawnee on Delaware, PA
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It’s a Wonderful Life - The Musical

Sunday, Dec 22, 2024 at 2:00pm
Shawnee on Delaware, PA
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It’s a Wonderful Life - The Musical

Holiday Cabaret

Sunday, Dec 22, 2024 at 7:00pm
Shawnee on Delaware, PA
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