Author: Nicole Lossie

Mainstage auditions are just ahead for the Erie Playhouse productions of 1776 and Hairspray! 1776 Auditions for the Erie Playhouse production of 1776 will be held on March 22 and 23 at 6:30 pm at the Erie Playhouse Rehearsal Hall at 1158 East 12th Street. Actors are asked to arrive and to sign in within […]

Nominations are now being accepted for the 2026 Dr. Doris Snell Award! This award is presented by the Erie Playhouse in honor of Dr. Doris Snell, a lifelong partner and advocate for education, theatre and the arts. Doris was the first recipient of the award on March 26, 2011. The award serves to honor individuals for […]

The Erie Playhouse would like to congratulate The Highmark Caring Place, the first Stars in Our Community honoree, and recipient of Playhouse Youtheatre tickets to JUNIE B.’S ESSENTIAL SURVIVAL GUIDE TO SCHOOL JR.!  The Highmark Caring Place – A Center for Grieving Children, Adolescents and Their Families – is a safe place where grieving children […]

If you are preparing to go into a college or university program to pursue a theatre or performing arts – this is for YOU! In memory of David Matthews, and in recognition of his many contributions to the Playhouse during his tenure as Managing Director from 1972-2006, and in honor of his wife Judy Matthews, […]

The Erie Playhouse is proud to be a part of a caring community where businesses and organizations go the extra mile to make a difference! We’re shining a spotlight on our community partners and honoring their contributions to making the Erie region – and the world – a better place, and we’re giving them ticket […]

The Erie Playhouse kicks off our 110th Season with the red hot smash hit, MEAN GIRLS!  Nominated for 12 Tony Awards and based on Tina Fey’s hit 2004 film, this high-energy musical is packed with big laughs, fierce dancing, and totally “fetch” fun – exploring themes of identity and survival of the fittest in a […]

“Ten years ago, THE SNOW QUEEN opened at the Erie Playhouse. Among this talented Youtheatre cast was a little sixth grade girl, who was proudly performing in her first EP production. Little did we know that Hadleigh Jae’s first Playhouse show would be life-changing for everyone in the Bills family! Soon, Hadleigh’s little sister, Haven, […]

The Erie Playhouse is excited to brighten the holidays for families supported by Community Shelter Services + NEW THIS YEAR: you have the option to give online from anywhere!  Our Angel Tree located in the Playhouse lobby is named Thomas in memory of Msgr. Thomas McSweeney who earned his wings this year. We will display […]

A note from Executive Director Zach Flock I just finished reading a biography of Walt Disney, and this quote really jumped out at me. And let me tell you: Mr. Disney was right. I know this because, as theatre artists, we get to do the impossible every day! This winter, our audiences will see so many seemingly […]