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About the Theatre
For more than 30 years, PSF has offered 200+ total productions, produced 30 of Shakespeare’s 38 plays, plus musicals, world classics, contemporary comedies, dramas and children’s shows. Envisioned as fully professional theatre and a gift to the region, PSF was established as an independent, not-for-profit organization that receives significant support from its host, DeSales University. PSF provides educational enhancement, training and internship opportunities to students in the DeSales Theatre program, as well as students from around the country. Professional artists on the DSU Theatre faculty and staff join with leading professionals from across the country each season to form the annual PSF company of artists.
Quintessence Theatre To Present A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM and ANTONY AND CLEOPATRA
by A.A. Cristi - January 17, 2025
Quintessence Theatre will present twelve actors performing multiple roles in a rotating schedule of A Midsummer Night's Dream and Antony & Cleopatra in a “Reckless Romance” repertory....
Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival Unveils 2025 Season Featuring Nine Productions
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 23, 2024
The Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival revealed its 2025 season, featuring nine productions under the theme 'Undiscovered Countries,' including and THE MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR and more. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets....
1812 Productions Unveils 2024-25 Season Featuring THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - August 01, 2024
1812 Productions announces its 2024/2025 season featuring popular hits like THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG, and more. ...
Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival Hosts Community Day This July
by A.A. Cristi - June 27, 2024
The Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival will host a Community Day on July 6, 2024, featuring family-friendly activities, live performances, and behind-the-scenes tours....
Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival Kicks Off The Summer Season With THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG
by A.A. Cristi - May 22, 2024
Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival partners with Philadelphia’s 1812 Productions to launch the summer season with THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG, promising a hilarious and entertaining theatrical experience....
Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival Receives Grant To Celebrate Multiple Summer Programs
by A.A. Cristi - April 03, 2024
The Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival has received a grant from Air Products, enabling it to celebrate multiple summer programs. ...
Matthew F. Lewandowski II Joins Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival As Director Of Production
by A.A. Cristi - February 20, 2024
Matthew F. Lewandowski II appointed Director of Production at Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival. Learn about his extensive experience in theater and dance productions across the globe....
Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival To Host Its 2nd Annual Community Day This July
by A.A. Cristi - February 14, 2024
Join us for Community Day on Saturday, July 6 at DeSales University. Celebrate the arts and local organizations with fun, food, live performances, and more for the whole family....
Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival To Present SHAKESPEARE FOR KIDS This Summer
by A.A. Cristi - February 14, 2024
Shakespeare for Kids is a high-energy, one-hour production that introduces children ages 4 to 10 to Shakespeare's language and characters through songs, puppets, and scenes from Twelfth Night. A super kid-friendly experience for the whole family....
WINNIE-THE-POOH & FRIENDS To Be Presented As Part of Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival
by A.A. Cristi - February 14, 2024
Step into the enchanting world of the Hundred Acre Wood in this heartwarming story inspired by A.A. Milne’s timeless tales. Join Christopher Robin and his beloved pals Pooh, Tigger, Eeyore, Piglet and others on a whimsical journey filled with joy, camaraderie, and, of course, honey!...
Past Shows
The Play That Goes Wrong
5/29 - 6/16/2024
From Mischief, Broadway masters of comedy, comes this smash hit farce. Welcome to opening night of the Cornley Drama Society’s newest production, The Murder at ...
Fences
7/26 - 8/7/2022
PSF PresentsAugust Wilsons Fences Main Stage at DeSales UniversityDirected by Ryan QuinnJuly 27 to August 7By August WilsonAugust Wilsons groundbreaking Pulitzer Prize-winning drama depicts the ...
Much Ado About Nothing
7/13 - 8/7/2022
PSF Presents July 13 to August 7Schubert Theatre at DeSales UniversityBy William Shakespeare Directed by Matt PfeifferWith a zest for love and a love of ...
Little Red
6/3 - 8/6/2022
PSF Young Company Presents Little RedBy Andrew KaneSchubert TheatreJune 3 to August 5Little Red finds adventure and confidence in this rollicking fairytale mash-up. Are you ...
Shakespeare 4 Kids
7/26 - 8/6/2022
PSF presentsShakespeare For KidsBy Erin SheffieldMain StageJuly 27 to August 6A high energy one-hour production designed for children ages 4 to 10 to actively experience ...
A Chorus Line
6/22 - 7/10/2022
PSF PresentsA Chorus line!An icon of American musical theatre, this Tony Award- and Pulitzer Prize-winning singular sensation illuminates the ambitions of ensemble dancers in the ...
The River Bride
7/1 - 7/3/2022
PSF PresentsThe River BrideJuly 1 to July 3By Marisela Trevio Orta Directed by K.J. Sanchez The river holds many secrets, including a mysterious visitor who ...
Every Brilliant Thing
6/7 - 6/19/2022
PSF PresentsEvery Brilliant ThingFrom June 7 to June 19By Duncan Macmillan with Jonny DonahoePlaying at the Schubert Theatre at DeSales UniversityA poignant and stirring story ...
Every Brilliant Thing
6/8 - 6/19/2022
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 ...
An Iliad
7/22 - 8/1/2021
Lisa Peterson and Denis O?Hare Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival...
An Iliad
7/7 - 7/16/2020
Lisa Peterson and Denis O?Hare Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival...
CRAZY FOR YOU
6/12 - 6/30/2019
CRAZY FOR YOU™ is the story of Bobby Child, a well-to-do 1930's playboy, who's dream in life is to dance. And despite the serious efforts ...
GUYS & DOLLS
6/13 - 7/1/2018
The slickest high rollers are in town, and they’re depending on Nathan Detroit to score a secret spot for their floating craps game. Throw in ...
RAGTIME
6/13 - 7/1/2018
Called by Time Magazine "A triumph for the stage," and by the International Herald Tribune "the best musical in twenty years," this acclaimed musical won ...
Evita
6/14 - 7/2/2017
Argentina’s controversial First Lady is the subject of this dynamic musical masterpiece. Driven by ambition and blessed with charisma, Eva Peron was destined to leave ...
Henry V
7/16 - 8/2/2015
William Shakespeare....
Pericles
7/22 - 8/2/2015
Sailors and pirates, nuns and hookers, innocent virgins and evil kings--seven actors play forty roles in Shakespeare's adventure tale about a shattered family trying to ...
The Foreigner
7/8 - 8/2/2015
The scene is a fishing lodge in rural Georgia often visited by “Froggy” LeSueur, a British demolition expert who occasionally runs training sessions at a ...
TBA-Children's Show
5/29 - 8/1/2015
Around the World in 80 Days
6/17 - 7/12/2015
Mark Brown; dir: Russell Treyz....
TBA
6/10 - 6/28/2015
Imaginists Theatre Collective: -...
Main Stage:
7/9 - 8/3/2014
Stupid Fucking Bird Aaron Posner; dir: Michael Michetti....
Schubert Theatre:
5/30 - 8/2/2014
Cinderella...
Oklahoma!
6/12 - 6/30/2013
G2K Oklahoma! The 'G2K' Getting To Know Series: Uniquely adapted musicals specifically for youth performers. Rodgers & Hammerstein's first collaboration remains, in many ways, their ...
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof
7/19 - 8/5/2012
King John
7/25 - 8/5/2012
Much Ado About Nothing
7/11 - 8/5/2012
Shakespeare For Kids
7/25 - 8/4/2012
Erin Sheffield....
Snow White & The Seven Dwarfs
6/1 - 8/4/2012
SNOW WHITE AND THE SEVEN DWARFS Mirror, mirror, on the wall, don’t miss the fairest pantomime of them all! Snow White and The Seven Dwarfs ...
The Tempest
6/20 - 7/15/2012
There could scarcely be a more provocative start to the season—or a more vivid way to experience Shakespeare’s beloved final play. Unique staging that transports ...
Sweeney Todd, The Demon Barber of Fleet Street
6/13 - 7/1/2012
Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim Libretto by Hugh Wheeler Directed by Muriel Von Villas Musical Director Patrick O’Donnell A joint production with the Department of Music...
Videos
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Sesame Street Live! Say Hello
Keswick Theatre (3/26 - 3/26) | |
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Linda Eder
Keswick Theatre (3/27 - 3/27) | |
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Promises, Promises
Forge Theatre (6/6 - 6/22) | |
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The Dinner Detective Comedy Mystery Dinner Show
The Dinner Detective Philadelphia (5/17 - 5/17) | |
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Chris Carter • Greatest Mind Reader April 25th & 26th 2025 - 8pm
Smoke & Mirrors Theater in House of Magic (4/25 - 4/26) | |
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Dirty Sock Funtime Band: FREE Outdoor Concert
Penn Live Arts (5/4 - 5/4) | |
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DEAR EVAN HANSEN
Center for the Performing Arts at Penn State at Eisenhower Auditorium (3/27 - 3/27) | |
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David Corsaro • Amazement For All May 23rd & 24th 2025 - 8pm
Smoke & Mirrors Theater in House of Magic (5/23 - 5/24) | |
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The Little Prince
Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble (4/3 - 4/27) | |
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