Gretna Playhouse

HAIR, ALWAYS...PATSY CLINE, and More Set For Gretna Theatre 2026 Season
by Stephi Wild - Apr 21, 2026

Gretna Theatre announced its 99th Anniversary Season in Mount Gretna, PA, featuring four mainstage productions including ALWAYS… PATSY CLINE, A NIGHT WITH JANIS JOPLIN, MURDER AT ACKERTON MANOR, and HAIR, plus special events.

THE COMPLETE WORKS OF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE (ABRIDGED) [REVISED] [REVISED AGAIN] at Gretna Theatre
by Emmy Rice - Jun 1, 2025

This summer, Gretna Theatre sets the stage for Shakespearean mayhem as it presents The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) [revised] [revised again] - a laugh-out-loud comedy featuring all 37 of Shakespeare’s plays in under 100 minutes.

Gretna Theatre Reveals Lineup For 2025 Season
by Stephi Wild - Apr 15, 2025

Gretna Theatre has announced its 2025 season, featuring a mix of musical tributes, classic comedies, and collaborative productions. Learn more about the lineup here!

NEVERMORE: The Imaginary Life and Mysterious Death of Edgar Allan Poe to be Presented at Cumberland Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 1, 2024

The Cumberland Theatre will present the musical Nevermore: The Imaginary Life and Mysterious Death of Edgar Allan Poe, running for three weekends in October. The show combines haunting music and poetic storytelling to chronicle Poe's life. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Gretna Theatre Presents THE SUMMER CLUB
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 16, 2024

The Summer Club returns to Gretna Theatre with a night of classic hits, live music, and entertainment.

GREAT BALLS OF FIRE to Play Gretna Theatre in August
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 29, 2024

Gretna Theatre will present GREAT BALLS OF FIRE, a musical celebration of Jerry Lee Lewis, featuring his iconic hits and electrifying performances. Join us for a night of rock 'n' roll nostalgia.

CHESS IN CONCERT Comes to Mt. Gretna Playhouse in July
by Stephi Wild - Jun 28, 2024

Chess the Musical will be brought to life by 17 actors and a 24-piece orchestra in a gorgeous open air venue in Central Pennsylvania.

Gretna Theatre Presents BURT & ME In June
by A.A. Cristi - May 31, 2024

Catch the jukebox musical BURT & ME this June, featuring the iconic songs of Burt Bacharach and Hal David.

Gretna Theatre Reveals Upcoming Family Series Lineup
by Stephi Wild - May 20, 2024

Gretna Theatre’s 97th season will include four Family Series presentations, which will take place at the historic Mt. Gretna Playhouse. This series is tailored to audiences K-6 and their grown up friends! 

THE GREATEST LOVE FOR WHITNEY Comes to Mt. Gretna Playhouse This Month
by Stephi Wild - May 8, 2024

Originally created and conceived by Mark Clements, The Greatest Love for Whitney celebrates the amazing career and legacy of this Grammy Award-winning icon by taking audiences through a journey of her record-setting hits.

Gretna Theatre Reveals Summer 2024 Season
by Blair Ingenthron - Mar 2, 2024

Single tickets and subscriptions are on sale now for Gretna Theatre's 97th season, including five mainstage productions and four Family Series presentations, most of which will take place this summer at the historic Mt. Gretna Playhouse.

NEVERMORE, An Immersive Edgar Allan Poe Experience Comes to Mt. Gretna This Fall
by Stephi Wild - Aug 24, 2023

NEVERMORE: The Fantastic Terrors of Edgar Allan Poe is a suspenseful  outdoor theatrical experience where the short stories and poems of Edgar Allan Poe  come alive as the sun goes down on a quiet Pennsylvania Chautauqua.

THE SUMMER CLUB Comes to Mt. Gretna Playhouse Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Aug 22, 2023

Go back to an era when life was cool, music was snappy, and everyone drank their martinis straight up and their bourbon neat. This swinging evening of singing and fantastic fun features Jeff Coon, Gretna Theatre’s own Michael Philip O’Brien, and some of their most talented and entertaining friends along with an incredible 17-piece Big Band. Join us at this hip, exclusive joint and you’ll experience an evening of live entertainment that you’ll never forget!

'Get Happy: Angela Ingersoll Sings Judy Garland' Comes to Mt. Gretna
by Stephi Wild - Aug 4, 2023

In an Emmy-nominated performance seen on PBS, acclaimed actress Angela Ingersoll celebrates Judy Garland in concert. Backed by a dynamite band, Ingersoll delivers virtuosic vocals, passionate storytelling, humor, and heart. She also starred as Garland in End of the Rainbow, winning Chicago's Jeff Award and LA Times Woman of the Year in Theatre.

Nickelodeon Icon Marc Summers Comes to Mt. Gretna Playhouse Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Jul 19, 2023

Marc Summers is an icon of a generation. You may know him from his time hosting Nickelodeon’s DOUBLE DARE and Food Network’s UNWRAPPED, or as the Producer of hits like DINNER: IMPOSSIBLE and RESTAURANT: IMPOSSIBLE, but now you get the chance to meet the real Marc Summers – a man who’s led a fascinating life of fame and frustration.

GYPSY Comes to Gretna Theatre Next Week
by Stephi Wild - Jul 7, 2023

Regarded as one of the finest musicals ever written, Gypsy is the unforgettable tale of an ambitious stage mother fighting for her daughters’ success, as well as her own. With a glorious score featuring some of Broadway’s most iconic numbers, this blockbuster musical shows the ups and downs of show business with passion, humor, and class.

Gretna Theatre Presents TOGETHER OFF-BROADWAY: MERMAN & MARTIN
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 14, 2023

Always wished you could experience the authentic joy of Broadway royalty Ethel Merman and Mary Martin? Join us this month as Meredith Beck and Sarah J. Gafgen bring these iconic personalities back to the stage in their upbeat toe-tapper that shares the lives and careers of these show biz luminaries and off-stage friends. 

BTG Reveals Casting For MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET and PHOTOGRAPH 51
by Stephi Wild - Jun 2, 2023

Berkshire Theatre Group (BTG) and Kate Maguire (Artistic Director, CEO) have announced casting for two of its summer 2023 shows: Million Dollar Quartet, a three-time Tony Award–nominated once-in-a-lifetime musical evening back by popular demand with some of the same cast as 2017 and Photograph 51, an intriguing portrait of the race to discover the mysteries of the DNA double helix. 

Gretna Theatre to Present Family Series This Summer
by Blair Ingenthron - May 13, 2023

Gretna Theatre will present four Family Series productions this summer at Mt. Gretna Playhouse. Each event is at 11:00 am on a summer Saturday morning, and sure to be fun for the whole family! Three of four performances will feature the 2023 Acting Apprentice Class, including Kayla Bassoff, Gerson Malave, Cassie Molloy, Tyler Shadle, Jeremiah Rosado, and Olivia Whitner.

Gretna Theatre Presents JEKYLL AND HYDE in June
by Stephi Wild - Apr 27, 2023

The epic struggle between good and evil comes to life on stage in this concert version of the Broadway smash musical, directed by Gretna Theatre’s own Producing Artistic Director, Michael Philip O’Brien.