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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 […]

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 […]

As we enter the month of December, I’m grateful to share that we’re just a few thousand dollars away from our minimum Annual Fund goal of $214,000.  Now, we’re asking for your help as we work to meet our stretch goal of $250,000 by December 31. The last few years have been incredibly challenging for […]

Welcome to Arendelle! Save ten dollars off regular ticket prices when you see DISNEY’S FROZEN during Premiere Weekend, December 5 & 6! Warm up with some premium handcrafted hot chocolate and more available for purchase from Sip It! The Playhouse lobby bar will feature our specialty FROZEN-themed cocktail called “Do You Want to Drink a […]

Do you want to meet a princess? We’re so excited to host a magical meet and greet with Anna and Elsa from DISNEY’S FROZEN: THE BROADWAY MUSICAL at the Erie Playhouse! Join us on Saturday, December 27th at 5 p.m., following the 2 p.m. matinee of FROZEN, to get a professional photo on stage with Anna and Elsa, a […]