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Fulton Theatre

12 N Prince St
Lancaster, PA 17603
(717)397-7425

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About the Theatre

A nationally-regarded, professional regional theatre that produces musicals and plays featuring exceptional Broadway, national, and local talent and design. See extraordinary performances in a nationally-registered historic landmark with newly-expanded, modern, facilities. Find show information and schedules at theFulton.org

Upcoming Shows

Ragtime

Ragtime

Sep 25 – Sep 18, 2026

Where the promise of a new century meets the rhythm of a changing nation. A sweeping musical adaptation of E.L. Doctorow’s novel that follows three fictional families in pursuit of the American Dream at the dawn of the 20th Century: Black pianist Coalhouse Walker, Jr. and his...

Murder at Ackerton Manor

Oct 16 – Nov 8, 2026

Murder at Ackerton Manor is a fast-paced mystery comedy inspired by the works of Agatha Christie, set in a sprawling English country estate where a murder has occurred and everyone is a suspect. Directed by Alex Keiper, the production features three actors — Charlotte Northeast...

Twas the Night Before Christmas

Twas the Night Before Christmas

Nov 28 – Dec 26, 2026

A Musical Holiday Adventure! An exciting holiday adventure story, based on the Christmas classic, with festive song and dance! A fantastic treat you can enjoy with your entire family and all of your favorite holiday friends – Santa, Snowmen, Reindeer, and more. During a magical...

Ebenezer Scrooge's Big Lancaster Christmas

Ebenezer Scrooge's Big Lancaster Christmas

Dec 4 – Dec 27, 2026

Fast, funny, and full of heart: A Christmas Carol for the 717. The Dickens you know—with a Lancaster twist you’ll love. A streamlined, freewheeling American adaptation of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol that sends Scrooge from his childhood in England (at the Burberry Academy...

Annie

Annie

Nov 20 – Dec 31, 2026

Tomorrow is only a day away. Based on the popular comic strip by Harold Gray, Annie has become a worldwide phenomenon and was the winner of seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical. The beloved book and score by Tony Award winners, Thomas Meehan, Charles Strouse and Martin...

Peter Pan Goes Wrong

Peter Pan Goes Wrong

Jan 22 – Feb 14, 2027

Everything you love about Peter Pan... going hilariously wrong. Brace yourselves for an awfully big adventure as the accident-prone Cornley Drama Society sets out to present their most audacious production to date. As hilarious as their award-winning The Play That Goes Wrong...

A Year with Frog and Toad

A Year with Frog and Toad

Mar 20 – Apr 3, 2027

True Friendship Never Goes Out of Style A hit on Broadway, A Year with Frog and Toad was nominated for three Tony Awards – including Best Musical. Based on Arnold Lobel’s well-loved books, and featuring a hummable score by Robert and Willie Reale, this whimsical show follows two...

Come From Away

Come From Away

Mar 12 – Apr 4, 2027

38 Planes. 7,000 Strangers. One Small Town That Opened Its Heart. Based on the remarkable true story that took place in an isolated community, Come From Away is a critically acclaimed musical featuring an enduringly relevant script accompanied by a deeply moving score by Irene...

A Streetcar Named Desire

A Streetcar Named Desire

Apr 2 – Apr 25, 2027

Southern Charm meets Brutal Desire Winner! 1948 Pulitzer Prize for Drama Winner! 1948 Tony Award for Best Actress in a Play (Jessica Tandy) Winner! Three 2023 Olivier Awards, including Best Revival of a Play After losing her Mississippi home to creditors, Blanche DuBois...

The Lightning Thief: TYA Edition

The Lightning Thief: TYA Edition

May 1 – May 15, 2027

Normal is a Myth. Discover Your Powers. A 70-minute, one-act adaptation of the Broadway hit! When teenager Percy Jackson discovers he’s a demigod, he and his friends embark on an epic journey to find Zeus’ missing lightning bolt and prevent a war among the gods.

My Fair Lady

My Fair Lady

Apr 23 – May 16, 2027

Simply irresistible. Absolutely loverly. Eliza Doolittle is a young flower seller with an unmistakable Cockney accent, which keeps her in the lower rungs of Edwardian society. When Professor Henry Higgins tries to teach her how to speak like a proper lady, an unlikely friendship...

Gutenberg! The Musical!

Gutenberg! The Musical!

May 14 – Jun 6, 2027

Historical Fiction - Hilariously Incorrect! In this two-man musical spoof, a pair of aspiring playwrights perform a backers’ audition for their new, hilariously ill-advised project – a big, splashy musical about printing press inventor Johann Gutenberg.

Phantom

Phantom

Jun 11 – Jul 11, 2027

Beyond the chandelier, a love story unfolds. The Tony Award-winning authors of Nine have transformed Gaston Leroux’s The Phantom of the Opera into a theatrical sensation that enraptures audiences and critics with beautiful songs written by Titanic’s Maury Yeston and an expertly...

Auditions

Review: THE THANKSGIVING PLAY at Ephrata Performing Arts Center

Review: THE THANKSGIVING PLAY at Ephrata Performing Arts Center

by Rich Mehrenberg · September 5, 2026

Director, Ben Galosi keeps the laughs coming in this 90 minute intermission-free show.  The humor is derived not only from the characters’ excessively bleeding hearts, but also hilariously random moments of aggressive chaos and mayhem.  A special salute to the EPAC stage crew who have a lot of c…

Review: COME FROM AWAY at Theatre Harrisburg

Review: COME FROM AWAY at Theatre Harrisburg

by Andrea Stephenson · September 5, 2026

This is a production that will make you laugh and cry, that reminds us of both the worst parts of being human and the best most inspiring parts of being human. Come From Away at Theatre Harrisburg is a show you do not want to miss.…

Review: PRETTY WOMAN at Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre

Review: PRETTY WOMAN at Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre

by Rich Mehrenberg · August 23, 2026

Amy Marie McCleary serves the production well in her dual role as director and choreographer.  I recently reviewed the national tour of Pretty Woman, and I strongly preferred the pace, energy, and sets of the Dutch Apple production.…

Review: ONE STOPLIGHT TOWN at TAFE: Theatre Arts For Everyone

Review: ONE STOPLIGHT TOWN at TAFE: Theatre Arts For Everyone

by Sandra Harberger · August 15, 2026

Kevin Alvarnaz gave a strong performance as the town’s handyman. He was humble, filled with inspirational one-liners, and loved by the whole town. He embraced the stoplight and saw it as a symbol. Fighting against change was Barb, played by Karen Leclaire. She rallied against the stoplight in …

Review: THE DROWSY CHAPERONE at Susquehanna Stage

Review: THE DROWSY CHAPERONE at Susquehanna Stage

by Jason Davis · August 3, 2026

Susquehanna Stage's *The Drowsy Chaperone* is a laugh-out-loud musical comedy packed with standout performances, infectious energy, and nonstop fun. A must-see celebration of live theater. …

Review: WE WILL ROCK YOU at Twin Valley Players Colonnade

Review: WE WILL ROCK YOU at Twin Valley Players Colonnade

by Andrea Stephenson · July 25, 2026

The cast is clearly having a blast performing this show, and their passion and energy more than make up for any flaws. If you enjoy a story about love, freedom, and music, check out We Will Rock You at Twin Valley Players Colonnade.…

Review: HAIR at Gretna Theatre

Review: HAIR at Gretna Theatre

by Rich Mehrenberg · July 25, 2026

Lastly, speaking of generations, this show lands differently in 2026. Hair is a celebration of peace, love, and joy associated with the youth culture of the Boomer generation. When the show was first produced, it was easy to go along with the idealism and righteousness that the story celebrates. …

Past Shows

40 total · showing 1–10

West Side Story

West Side Story

Jun 12 – Jul 12, 2026

A city divided, a love forbidden, a tragedy foretold. Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet is transported to 1950s New York City as two young, idealistic lovers find themselves caught between warring street gangs, the “American” Jets and the Puerto Rican Sharks. Their struggle to...

Dear Evan Hansen

FeaturedDear Evan Hansen

Apr 24 – May 17, 2026

You will be found. All his life, Evan Hansen has felt invisible. But when a tragic event shocks the community and thrusts him into the center of a rapidly evolving controversy, Evan is given the opportunity of a lifetime: the chance to be somebody else. The winner of six Tony...

Central Pennsylvania Premiere
Robin & Clark's Treasure Island

Robin & Clark's Treasure Island

Apr 18 – May 9, 2026

Pirates, songs, a quest unfolds! The story of a boy who has to find meaning in his life, who has to grow up and become a man. It recounts the adventures of Jim Hawkins and his coming of age with the help of a motley crew of pirates and a quest that tests his spirit and his...

Hairspray

Hairspray

Apr 10 – May 3, 2026

Change the world, one dance step at a time! You can’t stop the beat in this big and bold musical about one girl’s inspiring dream to dance. The 1950s are out, and change is in the air! Hairspray, winner of eight Tony Awards, including Best Musical, is a family-friendly musical...

The Shark is Broken

The Shark is Broken

Feb 27 – Mar 22, 2026

Man vs. Man vs Man vs. Mechanical Shark JAWS, the first summer blockbuster movie is being filmed, but no one working on the film would know it. Dive deep into the tumultuous, murky waters of the making of a major motion picture with testy, feuding costars, unpredictable weather...

And Then There Were None

And Then There Were None

Feb 13 – Mar 8, 2026

Ten strangers, one island, and a deadly secret. A thrilling whodunit. One of Agatha Christie’s most foreboding tales and a masterpiece of dramatic construction, this classic play’s growing sense of dread and unfaltering tension will keep you guessing to the very end.

Every Brilliant Thing

Every Brilliant Thing

Jan 16 – Feb 1, 2026

Life's brilliance, on stage. You’re six years old. Mum’s in hospital. Dad says she’s “done something stupid.” She finds it hard to be happy. So you start to make a list of everything that’s brilliant about the world. Everything that’s worth living for. 1. Ice cream. 2. Kung Fu...

Elf: The Musical

Elf: The Musical

Nov 21 – Dec 28, 2025

Find your inner elf and share the joy! Based on the beloved holiday film, this hilarious fish-out-of-water comedy follows Buddy the Elf in his quest to find his true identity. This modern-day holiday classic is sure to make everyone embrace their inner elf. After all, the best...

It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play

It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play

Dec 5 – Dec 28, 2025

Every life matters. This beloved American holiday classic comes to captivating life as a live 1940s radio broadcast. With the help of an ensemble that brings a few dozen characters to the stage, the story of idealistic George Bailey unfolds as he considers ending his life one...

Robin & Clark's The Nutcracker

Robin & Clark's The Nutcracker

Dec 6 – Dec 27, 2025

Toys live, music weaves, enchantment begins. Based on the E.T.A. Hofmann tale made universal by Tchaikovsky’s ballet, this musical theatre show tells the traditional story, but with an original twist. In this version, the children in the story, Marie and Fritz, are each given a...

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SIX (Boleyn Tour) in Central Pennsylvania SIX (Boleyn Tour)
Hershey Theatre (6/18-6/20)
THE SHARK IS BROKEN in Central Pennsylvania THE SHARK IS BROKEN
Little Theatre of Mechanicsburg (3/19-4/04)
Beethoven's Ffith in Central Pennsylvania Beethoven's Ffith
Appell Center for the Performing Arts (10/03-10/03)
DreamWrights New Fable Festival and "Mother Goosed" in Central Pennsylvania DreamWrights New Fable Festival and "Mother Goosed"
DreamWrights Center for Community Arts (9/18-9/27)
33 Variations  in Central Pennsylvania 33 Variations
Messiah University Department of Theatre and Dance (10/01-10/04)
Richard O’Brien’s “The Rocky Horror Show” in Central Pennsylvania Richard O’Brien’s “The Rocky Horror Show”
Mickey’s Black Box (10/30-10/31)
Golden Girls: The Laughs Continue in Central Pennsylvania Golden Girls: The Laughs Continue
Hershey Theatre (11/24-11/24)
Night of The Living Dead Live  in Central Pennsylvania Night of The Living Dead Live
Openstage (10/09-10/31)
Poirot Investigates!  in Central Pennsylvania Poirot Investigates!
Openstage (4/23-5/07)
THE THANKSGIVING PLAY in Central Pennsylvania THE THANKSGIVING PLAY
Ephrata Performing Arts Center (9/03-9/13)