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Inherit the Wind

April 5 – 21, 2024

As a media circus descends upon a small American town, two of the largest figures of their time engage in a battle of wits and wills to ensure that justice is served and in the process chart the course of education for generations.

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Multicultural Dance Night

March 22, 2024

Join us as we host Gannon University’s CHESS Speaker Series on the Erie Playhouse stage, featuring dances from around the world performed by artists from our own vibrant Erie community. This year’s event includes a special feature: K-Pop & Chinese Traditional Dances by Yanlai Dance Academy of Pittsburgh.

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Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Musical

May 10 – 19, 2024

Middle school, ugh. It’s the worst. But Greg is determined NOT to be at the bottom of the popularity chart. He’ll leave that to his weird neighbor, Fregley. Or maybe Greg’s best friend, Rowley Jefferson. But it’s not going to be Greg… no way. Will Greg’s plans lead him to sacrifice his one true friend? Can anyone avoid the dreaded Cheese Touch? You and your family will be delighted by DIARY OF A WIMPY KID.

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ON STAGE IN 2024

The 108th Season at the Erie Playhouse

Take a look at the Playhouse’s 2024 Season of Blockbusters and reserve your seats today!

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2024 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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New Carpet Installed in the Theatre

Following last year’s upgrades to our marquee and installation of new fire doors, we’re tackling another big project. This week, installers from Joe B’s Carpeting installed new carpet in the house, in the inner lobby, orchestra section and loge. This is phase one of a carpet replacement project that we hope will grow to include […]

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Inaugural David & Judy Matthews Scholarship

“Give them love and they’ll give it back.” – David Matthews The Erie Playhouse is thrilled to announce that applications are now being accepted for the inaugural David & Judy Matthews Scholarship. In memory of David Matthews, and in recognition of his many contributions to the Playhouse during his tenure as Managing Director from 1972-2006, […]

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Announcing the First Show of the 2025 Season

The Erie Playhouse is making history again, announcing the first show of its 2025 season, the hit broadway musical WAITRESS. The 2025 season opener was announced with a livestreamed performance of “She Used to be Mine,” by Kate Thiem accompanied by Devon Yates, and remarks by Artistic Director Richard Davis, and Zach Flock, Executive Director. […]

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