Category: Press Releases

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 […]

“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, […]

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. […]