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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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Round Two!

Playhouse Bingo

May 4, 2025

Reserve your table now for one of the Playhouse’s biggest fundraisers of the year, May 4 at the JPT Foundation Events Center! Save five dollars when you purchase tickets in advance, and get ready to WIN fabulous prizes from local vendors!

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Theatre is for everyone.

Playhouse for All!

Available starting TUESDAY for THE PHANTOM TOLLBOOTH JR.

Playhouse For All enables patrons with a state-issued ACCESS card the ability to purchase up to four tickets to any production for $5 each. This program is made possible by a Helping Today grant from the Erie Community Foundation.

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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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FREE Family Fun for All Ages

PLAYtime Presents: Not Your Typical Dragon

April 26 – 27, 2025

PLAYtime is back on stage with another original work created by our very own team with Not Your Typical Dragon! Join us with your family for this action-packed adventure that’s anything but “typical!” The best part… it’s free to attend!

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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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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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Playhouse for All strives to make live, quality theatre accessible to all

The Erie Playhouse, through a special partnership furthering our mission of making live theatre accessible to everyone, is proud to offer tickets through the Playhouse For All program. Playhouse For All enables patrons with a state-issued ACCESS card the ability to purchase up to four tickets to any production for $5 each. This program is […]

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Playhouse Bingo: Round Two!

On Sunday, May 4, join us for Playhouse Bingo: Round Two! Doors will open at 2 p.m. with bingo beginning at 4 p.m., and tickets can be reserved in advance online, or by calling or visiting the Box Office at 814-454-2852! Play to win fabulous prizes with bingo, raffle baskets, a 50/50, tip board and […]

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Premiere Weekend of Prince of Egypt featuring $18 tickets, Voodoo Brewery and A Waffle Miracle

Premiere Weekend tickets are just $18 for the 2025 Erie Playhouse Season of Soaring Tales and Epic Adventures where THE PRINCE OF EGYPT is set to take the stage beginning March 28, sponsored by LECOM Health. Enjoy a special Premiere Weekend Celebration on March 28 & 29, featuring A Waffle Miracle Food Truck at the […]

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