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THE PHANTOM TOLLBOOTH JR

May 9-18, 2025

Norton Juster’s beloved children’s book is adapted for the stage in a modern musical tale of a boy who must save the princesses Rhyme and Reason and reunite the brother Kings who rule over the cities of Dictionopolis and Digitopolis.

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On sale May 20

THE DA VINCI CODE

June 13-29, 2025

Based on Dan Brown’s worldwide bestselling novel, with over 100 million copies sold, unlock the secrets of The Da Vinci Code in the northwest Pennsylvania premiere of this international phenomenon and uncover the truth behind the greatest mystery of the last 2000 years.

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Youtheatre Summer Camp

July 2025

Choose from offerings including Create-A-Play (1st-10th grade) or Encore Camp (3rd-12th grade) to spend the summer improving your skills alongside Playhouse theatre professionals! Create-A-Play features workshops in acting, singing, and dance while Encore Camp will present SHREK THE MUSICAL JR!

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2025 Season Tickets are on sale now!

Soaring Tales and Epic Adventures

The Playhouse is thrilled to present our 109th season!

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United Way + PLAYtime

Free Summer Camp Every Tuesday

June 17-August 12

The United Way is bringing PLAYtime to your neighborhood for some weekly summer camp fun!

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2025 Season

One of the oldest and
best community theaters in the nation.

The 12th oldest theatre in the nation, the award-winning Erie Playhouse was founded over 100 years ago with a focus on performing quality live theatre for the Erie community. Our mission has expanded over the years, adding community outreach and arts education as a top priority.

Nationally recognized

Nationally recognized

Ranked one of the top 10 community theaters in the U.S.

xperiential environment

Experiential environment

Intimate feel, proscenium style stage

Comfortable seating

Comfortable seating

424 comfortable and wider than average seats

Accessible to all

Accessible to all

Handicapped accessible and wheelchair seating

Save up to 15% on tickets

Season tickets offer the best seats in the house at the lowest cost. But, there is more than one way to save!

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News From the Playhouse

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PLAYtime and United Way offer free weekly summer camp activities

PLAYtime at the Erie Playhouse is teaming up with United Way of Erie County to bring summer camp activities to your neighborhood for free all summer long! Every Tuesday from 1-2:30 p.m. beginning June 17, join us for free family fun including 90 minutes of songs, games, creative stations and stories! PLUS: giveaways will include […]

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What’s new with Youtheatre at the Erie Playhouse

Up next on the Youtheatre stage: Take Jane Austen’s classic novel Emma and combine it with the hit songs of legendary girl groups and iconic female singers and you get our next Youtheatre production of the 2025 season is EMMA! A POP MUSICAL, on stage November 7-16! Emma, a senior at Highbury Prep, is certain […]

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Save the date: June 1, Youtheatre Summer Kickoff!

On June 1, 2025, the Erie Playhouse welcomes the community to enjoy the Youtheatre Summer Kickoff, a FREE event showcasing some of the best young talent in the Erie area plus activities, snacks, face-painting, therapy dogs, crafts, goodies, raffles and more for families to enjoy. Kids of all ages will enjoy FREE activities, including public […]

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