Theaters across south-central Pennsylvania and western Maryland have a wonderful lineup of performances. From timeless musicals to youth productions, stages in Franklin, Washington and Frederick counties are coming alive. Whether you prefer a lighthearted beach tribute or a modern satire, there’s something this season for nearly every taste..
Franklin County
Totem Pole Playhouse is showing the following:
“The Music of Queen + Journey” from Oct. 3-4 (only three shows)
“Seussical” on Oct. 17 (only one show) (free to the public)
“Jonathan Burns: Life of the Party” on Oct. 24 (only two shows)
“Toby: A Tribute to Toby Keith” on Nov. 7 (only two shows)
“A Christmas Carol” from Dec. 4-13
Star Theatre Mercersburg is presenting the following:
“Blue Ribbon Belles” from Sept. 19-27 (only four shows)
“Away in an Airport” from Dec. 5-20 (only six shows)
Chambersburg Community Theater is presenting the following:
“Wait Until Dark” from Sept. 18-20
“The Rocky Horror Show” from Oct. 29-31
Waynesboro Theatre is presenting the following:
Spider-Man: Brand New Day on Sept. 16 at 7 p.m.
The Toxic Avenger & Class of Nuke ‘Em High on Sept. 18 at 6:30 p.m.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day on Sept. 18 at 3 p.m.
Devious Intent on Sept. 19 at 7 p.m.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day on Sept. 20 at 4 p.m.
Washington County
Potomac Playmakers in Hagerstown presents the following:
“Come From Away” from Sept. 11-20 (only six shows)
On Sept. 21 and 22 from 7-9 p.m., there will be auditions for “The Importance of Being Earnest”
“The Rocky Horror Picture Show” with a shadowcast from Oct. 30-31 (only two shows)
“The Importance of Being Earnest” from Dec. 4-13 (only six shows)
The Washington County Playhouse Dinner Theatre is presenting the following:
“Dracula” from Sept. 12-Nov. 1
“Irving Berlin’s White Christmas” from Nov. 2 -Dec. 19
“Christmas with the Crooners” Only on Dec. 1
“A Country Christmas” Only on Dec. 8
“Christmas with Elvis” Only on Dec. 15
Maryland Symphony Youth Orchestra is performing the following:
“American Icons” from Oct. 10-11 (only two shows)
“Shakespeare in Symphony” from Nov. 14-15 (only two shows)
“Home for the Holidays” from Dec. 19-20 (only two shows)
Frederick County
Weinberg Center for the Arts in Frederick is presenting the following:
“Intellectual Property: Chuck Todd” on Sept. 19
Centennial Kickoff on Oct. 3
“The Cocoanuts” on Oct. 3
“The Hot Sardines” on Oct. 9
“Live with David Sedaris” on Oct. 10
“TOAST – A Tribute to Bread” on Oct. 24
Maryland Ensemble Theatre in Frederick is presenting the following:
“Into The Woods” from Sept. 11-Oct. 4
“Moon Festival Alice” from Sept. 26-Oct.18
“The Crater Sisters’ Christmas Special” from Nov. 20-Dec. 20
“The Pigeon Gets A Big Time Holiday Extravaganza” from Nov. 28-Dec. 20
