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EPHRATA PERFORMING ARTS CENTER

320 Cocalico St, Ephrata, PA 17522
Ephrata 17522

Upcoming 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,...

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: DEAR EVAN HANSEN at Fulton Theatre


by Rich Mehrenberg - April 27, 2026

Ironically, Fulton Theatre ends their 'fourth floor' season with a performance on the second floor.  Dear Evan Hansen serves as the premiere production in their new multi-purpose space, Castagna Hall.  This was an interesting choice, and very effective for the most part....

Review: RENT at Keystone Theatrics At The Playhouse At Allenberry


by Andrea Stephenson - April 26, 2026

This production of Rent by Keystone Theatrics is a high-energy, passionate reminder of the importance of community. It is well worth taking the time to see this show....

Review: GODSPELL at Theatre Harrisburg


by Andrea Stephenson - April 26, 2026

For an evening of terrific talent, beautiful staging, and emotional performances, check out Theatre Harrisburg’s production of Godspell on stage through May 10th....

Review: GOSSAMER at TAFE: Theatre Arts For Everyone


by Sandra Harberger - April 25, 2026

We are introduced to Littlest One, played by Fia DiMercurio, as the newest dream giver. With child-like wonder and enthusiasm, she is guided by her mentors as she learns about who she is and her purpose. The Littlest One’s first assignment is a young boy and his foster parent who are terrorized by...

Review: ASSASSINS at Carlisle Theatre Players On High


by Andrea Stephenson - April 18, 2026

The acting in this production of Assassins is phenomenal, giving the audience the unsettling experience of relating to these characters as they plot and execute their assassination attempts. Assassins is a musical that will speak to many today....

Review: & JULIET at Hershey Theatre


by Rich Mehrenberg - April 15, 2026

The regional premiere of the jukebox musical, & Juliet loudly strutted into the Herhsey Theatre on April 14th,  The story is an altenrate take on what might happen to Juliet if she decided not to kill herself along with Romeo.  Fabiola Caraballo Qulada is fierce as the title character both in at...

Review: FRED, TED, JACK, AND HAROLD at Unhinged Productions At Hanover Little Theatre


by Andrea Stephenson - April 13, 2026

Fred, Ted, Jack, and Harold hinges on superb direction and acting. The comedic timing and interactions between the characters can make or break this play, and the team at Unhinged Productions certainly rises to the occasion....

Review: SISTER ACT at Reading Civic Theater is Heavenly


by Marakay Rogers - April 13, 2026

The celestial choir is grooving to the beat in Menken and Slater’s joyful noise...

Review: HAIRSPRAY at Fulton Theatre


by Rich Mehrenberg - April 13, 2026

You can’t stop the beat at the Fulton Theatre! Their current production of Hairspray is bringing fun, energy, and lots of laughs to downtown Lancaster. Fulton’s colorful revival of this iconic musical appeals to generations from the 60s to 2026 with its talented performers, infectious spirit, an...

Review: INTO THE WOODS at EPAC


by Rich Mehrenberg - April 13, 2026

Be careful what you wish for at Ephrata Performing Arts Center! Into the Woods, their now-running production, opens with familiar fairytales, including those of Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, and Jack and the Giant Beanstalk, but these light-hearted stories quickly turn much darker. ...

Past Shows

INTO THE WOODS
INTO THE WOODS
Apr 9 – Apr 25, 2026

Experience Stephen Sondheim’s spellbinding musical that brings your favorite fairy tales to life—with a twist. When a Baker and his Wife set out to break...

A Celebration of the Evolution of Black Music
A Celebration of the Evolution of Black Music
Feb 27 – Feb 28, 2026

EPAC is proudly partnering with THEM the Collective to bring you this special two-night event!This show will take you on a musical journey, from the...

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...

The Curious Incident Of The Dog In The Night-time
The Curious Incident Of The Dog In The Night-time
Apr 16 – May 1, 2021

We all see the world differently, but Christopher John Francis Boone has an unusual perspective. Living on the autism spectrum, life can be tough at...

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
Apr 16 – May 1, 2021

We all see the world differently, but Christopher John Francis Boone has an unusual perspective. Living on the autism spectrum, life can be tough at...

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 – Mar 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...

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...

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