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EMMA! A POP MUSICAL JV

November 7-16

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 Emma! A Pop Musical.

This sparkling new musical features hit songs like “Girls Just Wanna Have Fun,” “How Will I Know,” “Brave,” and “Roar.” Girl power has never sounded so good!

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AUDITIONS

Youtheatre & Mainstage

Auditions for the Playhouse’s upcoming productions of MEAN GIRLS and Junie B’s Essential Survival Guide to School Jr. are coming up soon!

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DISNEY’S FROZEN

December 5 – January 4

Set the magic free with Disney’s spectacular, award-winning musical, Frozen. This jaw-dropping production will melt hearts of all ages with its extravagant beauty, iconic music, and hilarious fun.

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Winter Youtheatre Classes

Classes for youth and adults!

Registration is now open for offerings including Create-A-Play, College Prep: Monologue & Audition Prep, Acting for Camera and the FREE Playhouse Improv Jam!

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Playhouse for All!

100 available now for EMMA! A POP MUSICAL JV and FROZEN

Playhouse For All enables patrons with a PA state-issued ACCESS card the ability to purchase up to four tickets to any production for $5 each. This program is powered by Wabtec Corporation!

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Red Hot Season

MEAN GIRLS, 1776, HAIRSPRAY, COME FROM AWAY and more – the 110th Season at the Erie Playhouse is RED HOT!

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2026 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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