This week in Franklin and Washington counties, several theater groups are preparing to entertain audiences.
Waynesboro Area Senior High School will be performing their 2026, all-school production of “The Addams Family: School Edition” on March 13th through the 15th. Readers may follow this link for more questions and to purchase tickets
On Saturday, March 7th, and Sunday, March 8th, the Chambersburg Community Theatre will be holding auditions for their upcoming show “Steel Magnolias,” which will be shown from May 1st to the 3rd. For information about the audition and the show, readers may click here.
The Waynesboro Children’s Theatre Troupe is looking for local businesses to become a sponsor for this year’s “Shrek the Musical.” The production expenses of each show exceed $25,000 yearly, and the theater group is looking for assistance. To become a sponsor for this year’s musical, potential sponsors can email [email protected]. For more information about the show, which will be held on Dec. 4th through the 7th at the Waynesboro Area Senior High School, click here.
On March 21st, 22nd, 28th, and 29th, the Star Theatre in Mercersburg will be hosting “No Greater Love: The Musical.” For group reservations readers must call 717-220-3318. For additional information on the show, they may visit the website.
From Friday, March 6, until Sunday March 8, the Potomac Playmakers will be showing “Whodunnitt… The Musical.” On March 23rd and 24th, the Potomac Playmakers will also be hosting auditions for their upcoming show “Sylvia, a comedy by A. R. Gurney,” which will be showing on June 5-14. For more information about the auditions or either show, click here.
On Friday, March 6th; Saturday, March 7th; and Sunday, March 8th, the Washington County Playhouse will be presenting their show “Frozen: The Broadway Musical.” For information and tickets, readers may click here to visit their website.
On Friday, March 6th, the Maryland Theatre will be showing “The Irish Comedy Tour.” The show is suitable for those ages 18+ due to language and drinking on stage. For additional information and tickets, readers may follow this link.
The Maryland Symphony Youth Orchestra is officially accepting applications for the 2025-26 Spring Cycle. This program is not intended for those over the age of 19. Musicians may click this link to get more information about the auditions. “Dawn of the 20th Century: Debussy, Beach & Sibelius” will also be happening at the Maryland Symphony Orchestra on March 14th and 15th. To get more information, click here.
On Thursday, March 5th, Laura Lynne Jackson will be a guest on the “Frederick Speaker Series” at the Weinberg Center for the Arts. For more information, those interested may click here.
On March 13th, the Keith Albee Performing Arts Center will be hosting the show “You Got Gold: A Celebration of John Prine.” To purchase tickets and to get more information on the show, music lovers may click here.
