Directed by TBD
Performances January 22nd to February 7th
Play by Oscar Wilde
Oscar Wilde's classic is a delight from the first cucumber sandwich on as Jack's double life catches up with him. The problems are resolved in an extremely charming and quite unexpected way as Jack and Algernon discover the importance of being earnest while answering to the name of Ernest.
Directed by TBD
Performances April 2nd - April 18th
Book, Music, and Lyrics by Jonathan Larson
Set in the East Village of New York City, Rent is about falling in love, finding your voice and living for today. Winner of the Tony Award for Best Musical and the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, Rent has become a pop cultural phenomenon. with songs that rock and a story that resonates with audiences of all ages.
Based loosely on Puccini's La Boheme, Jonathan Larson's Rent follows a year in the life of a group of impoverished young artists and musicians struggling to survive and create in New York's Lower East Side, under the shadow of HIV/AIDS. The physical and emotional complications of the disease pervade the lives of Roger, Mimi, Tom and Angel. Maureen deals with her chronic infidelity through performance art; her partner, Joanne, wonders if their relationship is worth the trouble. Benny has sold out his Bohemian ideals in exchange for a hefty income and is on the outs with his former friends. Mark, an aspiring filmmaker, feels like an outsider to life in general. How these young bohemians negotiate their dreams, loves and conflicts provides the narrative thread to this groundbreaking musical.
Directed by Katelyn Morgan
Performances May 29th to June 14th
Books and Lyrics by Steven Sater
Music by Duncan Sheik
Spring Awakening takes us to Germany in 1891, where young people are silenced by the strict world of adults. Wendla begins to question the changes in her body, Melchior challenges authority, and Moritz struggles under the weight of school and puberty. As friendships deepen and first love sparks between Wendla and Melchior, the students confront desire, shame, and tragedy in a society that refuses to guide them. With its electrifying pop-rock score, Spring Awakeningis a powerful story of self-discovery, rebellion, and the journey from innocence to adulthood.
Directed by Jenelle Castrignano
Performances TBA
Music and Lyrics by Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez
Book by Jennifer Lee
Frozen KIDS is a 30-minute musical adaptation created especially for young performers. Based on the hit Disney film and Broadway show, it features all your favorite characters—Anna, Elsa, Olaf, and Sven—on a magical journey filled with friendship, adventure, and the true meaning of love. With beloved songs like “Do You Want to Build a Snowman?,” “Love Is an Open Door,” and “Let It Go,” plus new songs from the Broadway production, this heartwarming story proves that “some people are worth melting for.”
This production will be performed by the Pennsylvania Playhouse Junior Players.
Directed by Kayla Driscoll
Performances July 31st to August 16th
Book by Heather Hach
Music and Lyrics by Laurence O’Keefe and Nell Benjamin
Legally Blonde The Musical is a fabulously fun, award-winning show based on the beloved movie. It follows Elle Woods, whose life takes a turn when her boyfriend Warner dumps her to attend Harvard Law. Determined to win him back, Elle surprises everyone by getting into Harvard herself. Once there, she faces challenges from her classmates, professors, and her ex. However, with the help of new friends, she discovers her true strength and proves she’s more than anyone expected. Packed with catchy songs and high-energy dance numbers, Legally Blonde is an empowering story of self-discovery and determination.
Directed by Mark A. Stutz
Performances October 9th to 25th
By Agatha Christie
Adapted for the stage by Ken Ludwig
Just after midnight, a snowdrift stops the Orient Express in its tracks. The luxurious train is surprisingly full for the time of the year, but by the morning it is one passenger fewer. An American tycoon lies dead in his compartment, stabbed eight times, his door locked from the inside. Isolated and with a killer in their midst, the passengers rely on detective Hercule Poirot to identify the murderer – in case he or she decides to strike again.
Directed by Jessica Barkl-Lopez
Performances December 4th to 20th
Book by Terrence McNally
Music by Stephen Flaherty
Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens
From Tony winners Terrence McNally, Stephen Flaherty and Lynn Ahrens, creators of such Broadway classics as Ragtime and Once On This Island, this dazzling show transports its audience from the twilight of the Russian Empire to the euphoria of Paris in the 1920s, as a brave young woman sets out to discover the mystery of her past. Pursued by a ruthless Soviet officer determined to silence her, Anya enlists the aid of a dashing con man and a lovable ex-aristocrat. Together, they embark on an epic adventure to help her find home, love and family.