The 110th Season at the Erie Playhouse is Red Hot, and new subscriptions for the 2026 season are on sale now! Which title are you most looking forward to?
MEAN GIRLS
January 30 – February 15 | Mainstage
From the comedic genius of Tina Fey comes the hilarious musical Mean Girls! Cady Heron may have grown up on an African savanna, but nothing prepared her for the vicious ways of her strange new home: suburban Illinois. Soon, this naive newbie falls prey to a trio of lionized frenemies led by the charming but ruthless Regina George. But when Cady devises a plan to end Regina’s reign, she learns the hard way that you can’t cross a Queen Bee without getting stung. Mean Girls was nominated for 12 Tony Awards, including Best Musical.
JUNIE B.’S ESSENTIAL SURVIVAL GUIDE TO SCHOOL JR.
March 6 – 15 | Youtheatre
Get ready for more adventures with Junie B. Jones! Based on the bestselling book series, the hilarious first-grader returns in Junie B.’s Essential Survival Guide to School Jr. After a year and a half of school, Junie B. Jones is the perfect expert to share everything you need to know about navigating elementary school. From bus rules and Band-Aids to carpools and cookies, Junie B. and her friends offer the ultimate guide to surviving and thriving in style. Junie B. shares her hard-won wisdom, reminding us that school can be scary, incredibly fun, and always something to sing about!
A DOLL’S HOUSE
April 10 – 26 | Mainstage
In Amy Herzog’s adaptation of A Doll’s House, Nora, a charming wife and mother, appears to live a perfect life, but it soon unravels due to a shocking secret. Hidden debts and societal expectations force her to confront the harsh truth: she’s been living in a carefully crafted dollhouse, yearning for freedom. Nora makes a daring choice that shakes the very foundation of
her world. This new adaptation makes freshly relevant a story that once shocked audiences and brought forth a new era of theater. A Doll’s House has been nominated for six Tony Awards, including Best Play.
ONCE UPON A MATTRESS YOUTH EDITION
May 8 – 17 | Youtheatre
Many moons ago in a far-off place, Queen Aggravain decreed no couples could marry until her son, Prince Dauntless, found a bride. Princesses came from far and wide to win the hand of the prince, but none could pass the impossible tests given to them by the Queen. That is, until the “shy” swamp princess, Winnifred the Woebegone, showed up. Would she be able to pass the Sensitivity Test, marry her prince and help Lady Larken and Sir Harry to the altar? Carried on a wave of wonderful songs, by turns hilarious and raucous, romantic and melodic, Once Upon a Mattress is a rollicking spin on the classic tale “The Princess and the Pea” that provides side-splitting shenanigans. After all, a princess is a delicate thing.
1776
June 12 – 28 | Mainstage
Witness the birth of a nation in 1776: a revolutionary musical experience! Join John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, Ben Franklin, and other iconic figures as they draft the Declaration of Independence. This Tony Award-winning musical is a gripping portrayal of some of the most pivotal moments in American history. 1776 is not just a musical; it’s a captivating journey that brings history to life with stirring melodies and a patriotic spirit. 1776 was the winner of three Tony Awards, including Best Musical.
HAIRSPRAY
July 24 – AUGUST 9 | Mainstage
Get ready to dance the night away with Hairspray! This irresistible, feel-good musical is set in Baltimore in 1962 and tells the story of Tracy Turnblad, a big girl with big hair and an even bigger dream: to dance her way onto TV and into the heart of teen idol Link Larkin. Tracy’s audition makes her a local star, and she quickly uses her newfound fame to fight for integration. But can she win equality—and Link’s heart—without denting her ‘do? Hairspray is a winner of eight Tony Awards, including Best Musical!
COME FROM AWAY
September 11 – 27 | Mainstage
When the world stopped on Sept. 11, 2001, kindness soared in an isolated Canadian town. Come From Away takes you into the heart of the remarkable true story of 7,000 stranded passengers and the small town in Newfoundland that welcomed them. Cultures clashed and nerves ran high, but uneasiness turned into trust, music soared into the night, and gratitude grew into enduring friendships. Nominated for seven Tony awards including Best Musical.
ROALD DAHL’S CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY
October 16 – 25 | Youtheatre
Step into a world of pure imagination with Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, the beloved musical adaptation of Roald Dahl’s classic tale. Join young Charlie Bucket as he embarks on a magical journey through Willy Wonka’s whimsical chocolate factory. Filled with enchanting music, fantastical sets, and larger-than-life characters, this delightful production promises a sweet treat for the whole family, sparking wonder and joy at every turn.
OVER THE TAVERN
November 6 – 22 | Mainstage
Set in 1959 Buffalo, Over the Tavern tells the story of Rudy Pazinski, a precocious 12-year old student who feels God put us on Earth to have fun. He matches wits with ruler-wielding Sister Clarissa when he shares his plans to shop around for a more fun religion. We also meet the entire Pazinski family, who live in a tiny apartment above the neighborhood bar they run, as they face both the real and comical struggles of life, including Rudy’s questioning the rules of the Roman Catholic Church just as he is about to receive the church sacrament of confirmation.
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MAINSTAGE PRODUCTION TO BE ANNOUNCED
December 4 – 20 | Mainstage
