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Ephrata Performing Arts Center

320 Cocalico St, Ephrata, PA 17522
Ephrata 17522

Upcoming Shows

1776

1776

Jul 16 – Aug 1, 2026

Experience the birth of America like never before in the bold and exhilarating musical 1776. With wit, drama, and a stirring score, this Tony Award-winning classic...

THE THANKSGIVING PLAY

THE THANKSGIVING PLAY

Sep 3 – Sep 13, 2026

Smart, sharp, and hilariously on point, The Thanksgiving Play by Larissa FastHorse is a biting satire that takes aim at performative activism, cultural appropriation, and the pitfalls...



Review: THE OLDEST PROFESSION at Hanover Little Theatre


by Andrea Stephenson - June 14, 2026

Often billed as a comedy, this play contains a wealth of witty dialogue, but is, at its heart, a poignant exploration of the resilience of these women and their relationships with one another. HLT has created a touching, beautiful production....

Review: I LOVE YOU, YOU'RE PERFECT, NOW CHANGE at Theatre Harrisburg


by Andrea Stephenson - June 13, 2026

From the very first note of the “Prologue” the cast captures the audience’s attention with their gorgeous vocals. There are so many relatable moments in this production, all of which are brilliantly performed....

Review: HADESTOWN - TEEN EDITION at DreamWrights


by Sandra Harberger - June 13, 2026

Our narrator, the greek god Hermes, was portrayed by Moses Banks. She showcased her powerful vocals and brought some sass into the character of Hermes. Ray Baer portrayed the soft and sensitive side of Orpheus as he tried to save Eurydice from the underworld. Joy Ellis portrayed Eurydice with spunk,...

Review: THE GUY WHO DIDN'T LIKE MUSICALS at Orpheus Theatre


by Becky Winter - June 13, 2026

What did our critic think of THE GUY WHO DIDN'T LIKE MUSICALS at Orpheus Theatre?...

Review: HADESTOWN TEEN EDITION at DreamWrights


by Sandra Harberger - June 06, 2026

Our narrator, the greek god Hermes, was portrayed by Elijah Barlett. His strong vocals and charisma gets our attention and introduces us to the tragedy of Orpheus and Eurydice. In addition to acting and singing, Jacob Cunningham, played the guitar as well for his performance of Orpheus. Caitlin Shor...

Review: AS YOU LIKE IT at Gamut Theatre


by Andrea Stephenson - June 06, 2026

The entire cast clearly enjoys their work on this production, which comes through in the energy they put into their characters....

Review: CHOIR BOY at EPAC


by Rich Mehrenberg - May 31, 2026

Choir Boy might best be described as a play with music.  There are multiple songs throughout the show.  The members of the student choir have remarkable harmony together.  The vocals were lush.  To be honest, the singing in this production was as good or better than some of the recent Ephrata mu...

Review: SWEENEY TODD: THE DEMON BARBER OF FLEET STREET at Little Theatre Of Mechanicsburg


by Andrea Stephenson - May 30, 2026

This production of Sweeney Todd at Little Theatre of Mechanicsburg is the perfect mix of comedy and spine-tingling horror. The intimate setting at LTM suits the atmosphere of the show, making the audience feel as though they are part of the story....

Review: THE BOYS IN THE BAND at Open Stage


by Andrea Stephenson - May 24, 2026

The production of The Boys in the Band at Open Stage may be one of the most emotionally intense performances of the season. The two-hour run time doesn’t feel nearly that long as the actors breathe life into the characters and their stories....

Review: ALL SHOOK UP at Dutch Apple Dinner Theater


by Rich Mehrenberg - May 23, 2026

Judging by audience reaction, many theatergoers were thoroughly entertained, even if the show’s intentionally broad comedic style was not my cup of tea....

Past Shows

CHOIR BOY

CHOIR BOY

May 28 – Jun 7, 2026

At the prestigious Charles R. Drew Prep School for Boys, tradition is everything, and the award-winning gospel choir is its crown jewel. Pharus Jonathan Young,...

GOD OF CARNAGE

GOD OF CARNAGE

Sep 4 – Sep 14, 2025

Starring Lynne DeMers-Hunt, Travis Allen Zimmerman, Tatiana Dalton, and Sean CaldwellDirected by Ben GalosiIn Yasmina Reza's sharp and incisive play God of Carnage, two sets...

THE PRODUCERS

THE PRODUCERS

Jul 17 – Aug 2, 2025

Starring Marc Lubbers as Max Bialystock, Matt Setzer as Leo Bloom, and Becca Goebel as Ulla.Directed by Edward R. Fernandez and Reji Woods | Music...

THE LARAMIE PROJECT: 10 YEARS LATER

THE LARAMIE PROJECT: 10 YEARS LATER

Jun 15

The Laramie Project: 10 Years Later revisits the town of Laramie, Wyoming, a decade after the murder of Matthew Shepard, examining the long-term impact of his...

CHOIR BOY

CHOIR BOY

Jun 14

Choir Boy is a coming-of-age play that centers on a talented student at a prestigious all-boys prep school, as he navigates his identity as a...

THE LARAMIE PROJECT

THE LARAMIE PROJECT

Jun 13

The Laramie Project explores the aftermath of the murder of Matthew Shepard, a gay college student, in Laramie, Wyoming, in 1998. Created through interviews with local...

ROMEO + JULIET

ROMEO + JULIET

May 15 – May 31, 2025

Romeo + Juliet is Shakespeare’s timeless tale of love and tragedy brought to life with breathtaking passion and drama. Set in the vibrant streets of...

A Gentleman's Guide To Love & Murder

A Gentleman's Guide To Love & Murder

Apr 28 – May 14, 2022

After the loss of his mother, Monty Navarro finds out he is actually a member of the aristocratic DYsquith family and is ninth in line...

Hedda Gabler

Sep 2 – Sep 11, 2021

After they return from their honeymoon, Hedda and her new husband George Tesman try to adjust to married life. However, Hedda is a passionate, strong-willed,...

The Boys In The Band

The Boys In The Band

Jun 17 – Jun 26, 2021

A group of queer men gather together for a birthday party in a New York City apartment. Liquid courage abounds, and as the men get...

Lady Day At Emerson's Bar & Grill

Lady Day At Emerson's Bar & Grill

Feb 26 – Mar 14, 2021

Travel back in time to South Philadelphia in 1959, for one of Billie Holidays last performances, while she shares stories about her life. Featuring local...

The Motherf**ker With The Hat

The Motherf**ker With The Hat

Jun 6 – Jun 15, 2019

Imagine if Neil Simon had written a tart romantic comedy about the denizens of Hells kitchen laced with enough profanity to make a sailor blush,...

Sweeney Todd

Sweeney Todd

Oct 19 – Nov 4, 2017

If you're looking for a close shave, don’t go to the barber on Fleet Street. He’s a nightmare! And don’t go to Mrs. Lovett’s bakery...

The Cripple Of Inishmaan

The Cripple Of Inishmaan

Jun 8 – Jun 17, 2017

"The Cripple of Inishmaan" is a dark yet surprisingly touching comedy-drama by Martin McDonagh. Witness a remote Irish village in the 1930s in which everyone...

Hair

Hair

Apr 27 – May 13, 2017

Fight the power! What better way to fight the man than with long hair and rock and roll? Claude, Berger, Sheila and the hippies of...

King Lear

King Lear

Mar 16 – Feb 25, 2017

Join EPAC’s talented actors in a night filled with betrayal, subterfuge, and redemption. Travel the harrowing heath of England and survive the treacherous storm to...

Disney's Lion King Jr

Disney's Lion King Jr

Feb 3 – Feb 19, 2017

Based on the Academy Award-winning film, Disney's Lion King Jr. is the story of a young lion prince learning what it means to become king...

American Idiot

American Idiot

Jul 21 – Aug 6, 2016

American Idiot opened in 2009 at the Berkeley Repertory Theatre and in 2010 moved to Broadway, where it went on to win two Tony awards...

Videos


A Night with Janis Joplin in Central Pennsylvania A Night with Janis Joplin
Gretna Theatre (6/18-6/21)
THE THANKSGIVING PLAY in Central Pennsylvania THE THANKSGIVING PLAY
Ephrata Performing Arts Center (9/03-9/13)
Mame in Central Pennsylvania Mame
DreamWrights Center for Community Arts (12/11-12/20)
Ned & Nancy See America in Central Pennsylvania Ned & Nancy See America
Bird-in-Hand Stage (4/02-7/25)
The Christmas Rush in Central Pennsylvania The Christmas Rush
Bird-in-Hand Stage (10/30-12/31)
Tuck Everlasting The Musical in Central Pennsylvania Tuck Everlasting The Musical
Salt & Light Theatre for the Performing Arts (7/15-7/18)
Revolutionary Rendezvous with Rachel Revere in Central Pennsylvania Revolutionary Rendezvous with Rachel Revere
The U.S. Army War College (7/09-7/09)
DNA of History - Venue Premium Tickets in Central Pennsylvania DNA of History - Venue Premium Tickets
York Barbican (9/30-9/30)
Weird Al Yankovic in Central Pennsylvania Weird Al Yankovic
Bryce Jordan Center (10/11-10/11)
Golden Girls The Laughs Continue in Central Pennsylvania Golden Girls The Laughs Continue
Mishler Theatre (11/17-11/17)