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Erie Playhouse

Erie Playhouse
13 West 10 Street
814-454-2852

Box Office Hours:

Monday - Friday: 9:00am - 4:30pm

Saturday: 9:00am - 2:00pm

About

Since 1983, the Erie Playhouse has been at its current address 13 West 10th Street, the home of the former Strand Theatre, which was built as a movie house in 1947. The 12,000+ square foot theatre has seating for 424 plus handicapped accessible seating and restroom facilities. The proscenium style stage is perfectly suited to the theatre’s busy schedule.

History

The Erie Playhouse is one of the oldest community theatres in the nation, founded in 1916 by Henry B. Vincent. Vincent, former musical director at Chautauqua, began by organizing interested friends in amateur theatrics. These informal performances were staged in the old Chamber of Commerce rooms in the Reed Hotel on North Park Row.  

Opening night was January 18, 1916. A capacity crowd of 99 persons sat on funeral chairs to watch three short plays: I’m Going, Galatea of the Toy Shop and Sunset.


Upcoming Events at Erie Playhouse

Performance - Tuck Everlasting

Friday, Nov 15, 2024 at 7:00pm
Erie, PA
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Performance - Tuck Everlasting

Performance - Tuck Everlasting

Saturday, Nov 16, 2024 at 2:00pm
Erie, PA
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Performance - Tuck Everlasting

Performance - Tuck Everlasting

Saturday, Nov 16, 2024 at 7:00pm
Erie, PA
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Performance - Tuck Everlasting

Performance - Tuck Everlasting

Sunday, Nov 17, 2024 at 2:00pm
Erie, PA
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Performance - Tuck Everlasting

Performance - Tuck Everlasting

Friday, Nov 22, 2024 at 7:00pm
Erie, PA
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Performance - Tuck Everlasting

Performance - Tuck Everlasting

Saturday, Nov 23, 2024 at 2:00pm
Erie, PA
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Performance - Tuck Everlasting

Performance - Tuck Everlasting

Saturday, Nov 23, 2024 at 7:00pm
Erie, PA
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Performance - Tuck Everlasting

Performance - Tuck Everlasting

Sunday, Nov 24, 2024 at 2:00pm
Erie, PA
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Performance - Tuck Everlasting

Performance - Beauty And The Beast

Friday, Dec 6, 2024 at 7:30pm
Erie, PA
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Performance - Beauty And The Beast

Saturday, Dec 7, 2024 at 7:30pm
Erie, PA
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Performance - Beauty And The Beast

Friday, Dec 13, 2024 at 7:30pm
Erie, PA
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Performance - Beauty And The Beast

Saturday, Dec 14, 2024 at 7:30pm
Erie, PA
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Performance - Beauty And The Beast

Sunday, Dec 15, 2024 at 2:00pm
Erie, PA
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Performance - Beauty And The Beast

Thursday, Dec 19, 2024 at 7:30pm
Erie, PA
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Performance - Beauty And The Beast

Friday, Dec 20, 2024 at 7:30pm
Erie, PA
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Recent News

Erie Playhouse In The Wings Newsletter - October 2024

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,…

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Erie Playhouse In The Wings Newsletter - September 2024

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…

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Scholarships Still Available for Youtheatre Summer Camp!

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…

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Erie Playhouse In The Wings Newsletter - April 2024

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…

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Scholarship Application Deadline: April 15, 2024

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!…

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Audition for 'Guys and Dolls' at the Erie Playhouse!

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.…

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Save 15% On The Remainder Of The Season

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…

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Erie Playhouse Announces Youtheatre Auditions for 'Diary of a Wimpy Kid' on March 4 & 5, 2024

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…

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Season Ticket Update

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…

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Showstoppers Auditions and Youtheatre Classes Coming Up!

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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Erie Playhouse In The Wings Newsletter - November 2023

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Erie Playhouse In The Wings Newsletter - October 2023

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Erie Playhouse In The Wings Newsletter - September 2023

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Erie Playhouse Announcing Our 2024 Season

Tootsie January 26 & 27; February 2, 3, 4, 8, 9, 10 & 11, 2024 Mainstage Based on the 1982 hit comedy film starring Dustin Hoffman and ranked as one of the best comedies of all-time on American Film Institute's list of "100 Years...100…

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Erie Playhouse In The Wings Newsletter - August 2023

Friend, First I want to give a big thank you to everyone who donated to the Playhouse on Erie Gives. Thanks to your generosity we raised nearly $58,000 before the match -- our best Erie Gives since 2017. I also want to give a shout out to all…

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Erie Playhouse News - August 11, 2023

We’re rolling out the red carpet at the Playhouse on Sunday, August 27. Please join us for a reception at 6:00pm followed by the big reveal of our upcoming season live from our stage. We’ve got some big plans, and we can’t wait to…

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Erie Playhouse News - August 2, 2023

We’re less than a week away from Erie Gives, and I hope you’ll mark the calendar to make a contribution to support YOUR Erie Playhouse on Tuesday, August 8 from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.! In my first two months as Executive Director,…

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Erie Playhouse In The Wings News - July 2023

The SpongeBob Squarepants Musical I was skeptical about THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL. Who’s it for? Is it for kids? Will it hold my attention? Is the humor that which only die-hard SpongeBob fans will understand? What’s a Krabby Patty anyway?…

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Erie Playhouse in the Wings Newsletter - June 20, 2023

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Erie Playhouse in the Wings Newsletter - May 19, 2023

A Note From Zach Flock, Executive Director As a longtime member of the Erie Playhouse community, it’s great to be home! My love of theatre began in elementary school when my mom took us to see a high school production of PETER PAN. I…

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Erie Playhouse In The Wings Newsletter - April 2023

Chimpanzees are coming for tea if Vincent has anything to say about it! Jo Empson, author of “Chimpanzees for Tea” has given special permission to PLAYtime to create a fun musical inspired by this beloved children’s Imagination…

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Erie Playhouse : March In The Wings!

Next Up on the Mainstage! The Diary of Anne Frank THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK tells the story of Anne and her family’s struggles while hiding during World War II. The family hoped to evade the Nazis because of their Jewish faith.…

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