Category: Press Releases

By popular demand, the magical, mystical spectacle CATS at the Erie Playhouse is extending through August 17! We’re adding three performances: Friday, August 15 at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, August 16 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, August 17 at 2 p.m. Tickets are on sale now for all performances! Sponsored by LECOM Health and UPMC Health […]

The Playhouse is proud to celebrate Arthur Martone with the 2025 Dr. Doris Snell Award in recognition of his lifetime of dedication to the classroom, the prosperity of his students and the Erie Playhouse stage. He will be officially honored during the David & Judy Matthews Scholarship Brunch on Sunday, August 10 – where scholarship […]

Auditions for the Erie Playhouse special event MISCAST –  a one-night-only musical spectacular featuring local performers, performing songs from roles in which they may not traditionally be cast – will be held on July 16th at 7:00 p.m. at the Erie Playhouse Rehearsal Hall at 1158 East 12th Street.  Auditionees should be prepared to sing […]

The Erie Playhouse is celebrating Premiere Weekend June 14 and 15, kicking off the classic musical GUYS AND DOLLS, sponsored by LECOM Health! PREMIERE WEEKEND: For just $19, you can purchase general admission seats for GUYS AND DOLLS, the musical that has received nearly unanimous positive reviews from critics and has won a bevy of […]

The Erie Playhouse awarded two remarkable recipients the inaugural David & Judy Matthews Scholarship this weekend, Alix Rutter and Emily Morphy. This scholarship was created in memory of David Matthews, Managing Director of the Erie Playhouse from 1972-2006, and in honor of Judy Matthews, his wife and Playhouse legend who was on stage with Executive […]

The Erie Playhouse will celebrate our Youtheatre Summer Kickoff on Sunday, June 2! Join us for FREE activities, including Youtheatre performances, selfie station, face-painting by Taradoodles, lemonade stand and more! Performances on stage throughout the day include:  11 a.m.: PLAYtime 12:30 p.m.: Showstoppers Show Choir 1:30 p.m.: Showstoppers Originals Plus, enjoy goodies from E DOGG’S, […]

Youtheatre at the Erie Playhouse is proud to present DIARY OF A WIMPY KID: THE MUSICAL! Based on the best-selling, wildly popular book series by Jeff Kinney, this hilarious heartfelt musical is sure to delight families! Grab a hall pass and join Greg Heffley and his friends as they navigate the challenges of middle school. […]

Premiere Weekend of the Erie Playhouse production of INHERIT THE WIND begins April 5, with discounted tickets available for just $19. 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 in this lively courtroom drama to ensure that […]