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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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…

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…

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…

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,…

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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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…

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…

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.…