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Feel that chill in the air? It’s our FLASH FROZEN SALE! On August 20, patrons with active ticket subscriptions (season tickets, open cards, choice cards or premiere passes) will have the chance to purchase tickets for FROZEN at the Erie Playhouse. August 20, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., for ticket subscribers only. Tickets must be purchased at […]

Erie Gives is finally here, and we want to remind you how important YOU are today and every day. And we want to do that by doing a little math. Stick with me… The Erie Playhouse’s operating budget is just over $1.4 million. Over 40% of our revenue comes from things like ticket sales and […]

The Erie Playhouse is thrilled to announce the renewal of our Playhouse for All program, now powered by Wabtec Corporation.  Playhouse for All enables qualifying patrons the opportunity to purchase up to four tickets to any Erie Playhouse production for just $5 each. The goal of this program is to expand accessible opportunities in live, […]

This year on August 12, we need your support during Erie Gives 2025! Donate Now!  Donate Now! The award-winning Erie Playhouse was founded over 100 years ago with a focus on performing quality live theatre for the Erie community. Our mission is to educate, entertain, inspire, transform, and support the community through theatre – and we can’t […]

The Erie Playhouse is thrilled to bring back the tradition of Playhouse Week with events celebrating our community’s history, present and future – leading up to our much-anticipated 2026 Season Launch announcement event on Sunday, August 24. This year’s celebration includes:  Sunday, August 17 – Join us for Playhouse Happy Hour at Plymouth Tavern from […]

See the magical, mystical spectacle CATS during Premiere Weekend, July 25 & 26, at the Erie Playhouse and save ten dollars off the regular ticket price – $18 for general admission seating!  Before the show, Alsies Ice Cream Truck will join us at the theatre along with live music from Jason Lawergren (Friday) and Shani […]

PLAYtime’s summer camp partnership with United Way of Erie County was featured in their latest newsletter, the Weekly INBrief. Read an excerpt from their message below!  Bringing Literacy to Life Through Summer Fun Each Tuesday this summer, families from United Way Community Schools and the surrounding area gather at the Ada Lawrence Community Room at […]

Andrew Lloyd Webber’s record-breaking musical spectacular CATS returns to the Erie Playhouse stage and tickets are on sale now, sponsored by LECOM Health and UPMC Health Plan.  CATS has captivated audiences all over the world and will dazzle crowds of all ages July 25 – August 10, 2025 at the Erie Playhouse.  Winner of seven […]