Upcoming Shows in Lancaster, PA

Fulton Theatre:

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory | July 10 - 21, 2024
The world-famous Willy Wonka is opening the gates to his mysterious factory… but only to a lucky few. Young Charlie Bucket and four other golden ticket winners will embark on a life-changing journey through Wonka’s world of pure imagination including chocolate waterfalls, nutty squirrels and the great glass elevator, all to be revealed by Wonka’s army of curious Oompa-Loompas.

Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre:

The Sound of Music | July 10 - August 10, 2024
Follow Maria, the high-spirited nun, sent from her convent to be the governess to seven unruly children of a strict father, Captain von Trapp. The timeless score includes “Do-Re-Mi,” “My Favorite Things,” “Climb Ev’ry Mountain,” “Sixteen Going on Seventeen,” “Edelweiss,” and “The Sound of Music.”

Jersey Boys | August 16 - September 28, 2024
Go behind the music and inside the story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons! Discover the secret of a 40-year friendship as the foursome work their way from the streets of New Jersey to the heights of stardom. The chart-topping hits include "Can't Take My Eyes Off You," "Sherry," "Big Girls Don't Cry," "Dawn," "My Eyes Adored You," and many more! Contains adult language and content.

Hairspray | October 4 - November 2, 2024
It's 1962 and Baltimore's Tracy Turnblad, a big girl with big hair and an even bigger heart, wins a spot on the local TV dance program. Overnight she is transformed from an outsider to a teen celebrity.

Irving Berlin’s White Christmas | November 8th – December 29th, 2024
Based on the beloved movie. Veterans turned song-and-dance men Bob and Phil meet a sister duo and follow them to a Vermont inn. Here, they discover the inn is owned by their old Army General who fell on hard times. The foursome decides to put on a show in an effort to save the inn. Hear your favorites “Blue Skies,” “Sisters,” “Happy Holidays,” “White Christmas,” and more!

Prima:

Golden Era | September 20 - October 6, 2024
Enter Prima’s luxurious vintage club ambiance and indulge in an unforgettable evening. Savor classic cocktails from the in-theater bar before immersing yourself in electrifying performances of swing, jazz, and crooner music. Enjoy the sweet sounds of Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra, and Duke Ellington. “It Don’t Mean A Thing” if you’re not there—secure your tickets now and “Take The A Train” straight into the Golden Era!

Illumination | November 22 - December 22, 2024
Experience the magic of the holiday season like never before with Illumination, an immersive candlelit holiday concert. Captivating renditions of beloved holiday classics will envelop audiences in a radiant ambiance, making it a cherished family tradition each year.

We'll Get Back to You | April 25 - May 10, 2025
Prepare for a groundbreaking play in collaboration with culture-shaping author Rob Bell in We’ll Get Back to You. Bell is a New York Times best-selling author with ten books translated into 25 languages, featured in The New Yorker, touring alongside Oprah Winfrey, and earning a spot on Time Magazine’s prestigious list of the 100 Most Influential People in the World.

80’s By Request: LIVE! | June 13 - June 29, 2025
Enter a time warp to the decade of neon lights and timeless hits. You’re the DJ, and Prima is your live jukebox, bringing the best 80s tunes to life through electrifying live performances. Choose your favorites from a lineup of iconic hits spanning Madonna to Michael Jackson, and immerse yourself in the nostalgia and excitement of the era.

Bird-in-Hand Stage

Ryan & Friends: All-star Comedy | April 6th - October 19th, 2024
Comedy rules when Ryan returns to our stage with every one of his friends: witty 8-year-old Jeffrey, who lives in a suitcase and travels Third Class on airplanes; Harold and Irene, who have way more opinions than your average grandparents; and not-so-silent beasts Ardy the Skunk and Randy the Rooster, plus a new mystery guest—all hilarious and high-energy friends who barely let Ryan get a word in edge-wise.

The Confession | April 4 – August 3, 2024
Katie Lapp’s parents have been keeping a secret. When Katie learns the truth, she heads to New York to find her birth mother— a wealthy woman who is battling a life-threatening illness and who aches for her long-lost daughter. What follows is a brilliant love story full of music, mystery, and mistaken identities. If you haven’t seen it, don’t miss it—and if you have, fall in love all over again.

Half-Stitched | August 13 – October 24, 2024
Emma Yoder, a recent widow, plans a peaceful weekend quilting class. As her students—a biker, an estranged couple, a pastor’s wounded wife, a young military veteran, and a rebellious young girl—spend the weekend learning Amish quilt patterns, seams and secrets come unraveled, tears and truths emerge, and Emma must navigate her way through the upheaval that ensues.

The Christmas Candy Caper | November 1 – December 28, 2024
Candy store owner Lydia Miller is a long-time prankster, so when two men try to steal her coveted candy recipe and kidnap her instead, no one believes the ransom note is real. The ensuing exchanges between the kidnappers and the community are hilarious, and the conversations between Lydia and the kidnappers are insightful and enlightening, as each discovers that their lives didn’t turn out the way they expected.

Magic & Wonder Dinner Theater:

IMAGINARIUM | March 9th - November 2nd, 2024
Go as far as imagination can take you in this BRAND NEW variety magic show! Experience wonder as illusionist Brett Myers takes audiences to a larger-than-life-circus, the whimsy of Wonka, the glamour of Hollywood, and the curiosities of a Steampunk era. Your eyes will witness the impossible as people appear, disappear, and fly. All ages enjoy the wonder of this new show infused with grand-scale illusions, comedy, and variety arts.

Jukebox Jive | April 3rd - October 19st, 2024
Jukebox Jive is a NEW music variety show that celebrates the greatest jukebox hits of the 50s, 60s, 70s, and now even the 80s! Travel back in time to experience your favorite hits from the era of school days, drive-in movies, prom, summertime, disco, and The King! With thrilling arrangements, top-notch vocals, variety acts, comedy, magic, dazzling new technical elements, and more, you’ll be singing, dancing, and entertained from start to finish!

Holly Jolly Jukebox | October 25th - December 21st
Everybody gather around the yuletide jukebox as we put the "rock" around your Christmas tree!! Get ready to tap your toes, clap your hands, and dance down the aisles to the greatest rock and roll renditions of all of your favorite holiday tunes. This high energy song and dance review is sure to put everyone young and old in the holiday spirit. So grab your quarters and head on down to Shirley's soda shop at the Magic and Wonder Theater this season for Holly Jolly Jukebox!!

Gretna Theatre:

Chess in Concert | July 11th - July 20th, 2024
Featuring the music of ABBA members Andersson and Ulvaeus, as well as lyrics by musical theatre icon Tim Rice (Jesus Christ Superstar, Evita, Aida), this gripping musical was inspired by the political and international spectacle of the 1972 World Chess Championship between American Bobby Fischer and Russian Boris Spassky. Set in the 1980’s at the height of the Cold War, Chess illustrates how something as trivial as a game of chess can mean so much more when fueled by the threats and propaganda of nations at war.

Every Brilliant Thing | August 1st - 4th, 2024
Every Brilliant Thing is a heart-wrenching and hilarious one-man play that will have your belly laughing and your eyes brimming. Based on true and untrue stories and told with the help of the audience, it is a life-affirming story of how to achieve hope by focusing on the smallest miracles of life.

Great Balls Of Fire | August 22nd - 25th, 2024
After playing Jerry Lee Lewis in “Million Dollar Quartet” in over 80 cities, Jason Cohen brings his ivory-smashing, high-energy performance to a new theatrical concert. Featuring songs of Lewis’s contemporaries such as Elvis, Cash, and Buddy, as well as the New Orleans and gospel traditions that inspired Lewis, Great Balls of Fire will have the audience dancing, singing, and saying “goodness gracious - when can we buy tickets again?!”

The Barn at Paradise Station

The Barn at Paradise Station is a meticulously restored 19th century Pennsylvania Bank Barn that is now home to inspiring musical entertainment and original musical programs.

Jazz on the Patio | Thursdays from Memorial Day through Labor Day, 2024
A weekly treat of jazz, drinks and small plates fare on the patio of The Barn at Paradise Station. Enjoy some of Lancaster's best jazz groups while dining on the patio overlooking the Strasburg Rail Road and gorgeous countryside.

Inspiration! | Various dates June through October, 2024
What's your inspiration? Join the stunning vocal trio, Perfect Harmony, for a musical journey of inspiring songs from Folk to Film, Broadway to Gospel and Sacred music that stands the test of time.

Then Sings My Soul: Hymns & Songs Inspired by The Ministry of Billy Graham | October 3rd & October 29th, 2024
Then Sings My Soul is an original musical program featuring over 30 hymns, their histories and their connection to the life and ministry of Billy Graham.

Christmas in Perfect Harmony | Select dates November through December, 2024
Half-part musical theater nostalgia, half-part take it to church worship concert, this original musical program features Perfect Harmony singing stunning original arrangements of favorite holiday classics.

Annual Barn at Paradise Station Christmas Dinner & Show | December 11 & 12, 2024
Start a new tradition this year--enjoy a delicious meal followed by a production of "Christmas in Perfect Harmony"!

Servant Stage

The arts for everyone is Servants Stage mission. Offering a pay-what-you-can system allows everyone to enjoy the arts.

The Marvelous Wonderettes | July 11 - August 11, 2024
Set in the nostalgic 1950s and ‘60s, this musical extravaganza takes you on a journey through time, delivering an electrifying blend of chart-topping hits, dazzling choreography, and heartwarming tales of friendship and love. Join Betty Jean, Cindy Lou, Missy, and Suzy, as they harmonize their way through the highs and lows of high school, celebrating the power of music to transcend any challenge in The Marvelous Wonderettes!

Tuck Everlasting | September 13 - 29, 2024
A Broadway musical based on the best-selling novel and movie of the same name, Tuck Everlasting will be one of Servant Stage’s biggest shows of the year! Featuring a large cast, incredible dancing, beautiful costumes and scenery, and themes of family, love, loyalty, time, and immortality. A fun and exciting adventure for the whole family that asks the question, “what would you do if you had all eternity?”

Christmas Crooners | November 8 - December 22, 2024
Get ready to be enchanted by a heartwarming and nostalgic revue show that will transport you to the golden age of holiday classics. From timeless renditions of beloved carols to modern twists on traditional favorites, Christmas Crooners promises an unforgettable journey through the joys and wonders of the holiday season, leaving you with memories to cherish long after the final note fades into the crisp winter night.

Live Music

American Music Theatre

Shows from nationwide artists happen every day of the week so be sure to check out their website to view all the shows!

Gretna Music

Gretna Music’s mission is to present exceptional musicians primarily in chamber, jazz, and world music to inspire, engage and create an inclusive community in Central PA.

The Ware Center

The Ware Center is a state-of-the-art performance venue featuring musical performances (including classical, jazz, cabaret, popular, & opera), cultural performances, dance, family fun events, film, theatre, poetry & lectures!

The Junction Center

Small to medium size shows and theatre performances happening in The Junction Center year round. Community and private events happen frequently as well.

Mickeys Black Box

Mickey's Black Box, is just that, a box. A box able to transform for whatever your needs are. This unique space is designed to host theatre productions, concerts and art shows. Concerts and theatre productions happening frequently so be sure so keep an eye out for upcoming shows.

The Barn at Paradise Station

The Barn at Paradise Station features professional vocalists from Lancaster County singing original and inspiring arrangements. These hymns are re-inspired for a new generation.

Giant Center

Hershey's Giant Center has stellar concerts and shows year-round from big acts that you don't want to miss.

Kid-Friendly Shows

Beauty and the Beast | The Fulton Theatre | June 22nd - July 20th, 2024
The actors have gone rogue, and the Director is here to ensure the beautiful story of Rose and Chadwick is told in the most magical way. This behind-the-scenes, and in front-of-the-scenes, musical will capture your heart and share its message that imagination, not technology, is the key to unlocking your dreams!

The Spongebob Musical: Youth Edition | Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre | July 16 - August 6, 2024
Based on the beloved animated series, the citizens of Bikini Bottom have discovered that a volcano will soon erupt and destroy their humble home. SpongeBob and his friends must come together to save their undersea world, resulting in an unexpected hero rising up. The power of optimism really can save the world!

Disney’s Frozen Jr. | Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre | November 22 – December 27
This modern Disney classic brings Elsa, Anna, and the magical Arendelle to life and features a tale of love and acceptance between the two sisters. With a cast of beloved characters and loaded with magic, adventure, and plenty of humor, Frozen Jr. is sure to thaw even the coldest heart!