Theaters across south-central Pennsylvania and western Maryland have a busy lineup of performances planned for the fall and holiday seasons. 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 that will match nearly every taste.
Franklin County
Totem Pole Playhouse is showing the following:
- “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 PA 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:
- “Rocky Horror Picture Show” at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16, and 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17
- “Practical Magic 2” at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, and 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 18
- “Spirited Away” at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17
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” on Dec. 1 only
- “A Country Christmas” on Dec. 8 only
- “Christmas with Elvis” on Dec. 15 only
Maryland Symphony Youth Orchestra is performing the following:
- “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:
- “TOAST – A Tribute to Bread” on Oct. 24
Maryland Ensemble Theatre in Frederick is presenting the following:
- “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
