Theaters across south-central Pennsylvania and western Maryland have a 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 a show this season that will match 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 and 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:
“Away in an Airport” from Dec. 5-20 (only six shows)
Chambersburg Community Theater is presenting the following:
“The Rocky Horror Show” from Oct. 29-31
The Greencastle Amateur Players currently has no showings
Waynesboro Theatre is presenting the following:
“Peggy Sue Got Married” on Friday, Oct. 2, at 7 p.m.
“Coyote vs. Acme” on Saturday, Oct. 3, at 4 p.m. and Oct. 4 at 4 p.m.
“The Dark Knight” on Saturday, Oct. 3, at 7 p.m.
Washington County
Potomac Playmakers in Hagerstown presents the following:
“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. 27 – 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, Maryland, is presenting the following:
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
