Live Gettysburg Theater Events
Why not enjoy some Gettysburg theater during your visit?
My earliest memory of a live theatrical experience is sitting on a blanket outside of Gettysburg College and watching a live outdoor performance of The City Mouse and the Country Mouse. (See a photo of my toy on the right.) I was hooked and ended up studying theatre arts at the college I attended! Actually, I don't believe anyone in the Gettysburg theater area does outdoor children's shows anymore, do they? Someone please prove me wrong.
Anyway, there are several great places for adults to see live Gettysburg theater inside beautiful buildings. The Majestic Theater is the main place in town, located just off the square on Carlisle Street. They have special guests come in for one night performances, big names like Vicki Lawrence, the Smothers Brothers, or The Temptations.
However, my favorite place is the Totem Pole Playhouse.
Travel 15 miles west of Gettysburg, PA on the historic Lincoln Highway, route 30, to reach the Totem Pole Playhouse next to Caledonia State Park. It has a very interesting history with connections to actress Jean Stapleton of All in the Family fame. It's a summer stock theatre, but it's an equity house so the people who put on the shows are professionals. The new Artistic Director is Ray Ficca! I am a long time Ficca fan since his days at Theatre on the Hill. During the 2009 season, I went to see him star in Cotton Patch Gospel and I Hate Hamlet. Both were great!
Now Playing
| Majestic Theater A New Year's Evening with Groucho Frank Ferrante's Off-Broadway portrayal of legendary comedian Groucho Marx December 31 at 7pm Riders in the Sky classic cowboy songs January 27 at 8pm Winter Jazz Concert featuring the Gettysburg College Jazz Ensemble with John Blake, Jr. on violin February 18 at 8pm The "All New" Original Tribute to the Blues Brothers February 23 at 7:30pm Symphony Orchestra Pops from Gettysburg College February 26 at 3pm Wind Symphony from Gettysburg College March 2 at 8pm Moms Let Loose a comedy March 9 at 8pm Celtic Nights -- Journey of Hope Irish music March 18 at 3pm Mark Nizer: New 3-D Show comedy and special effects March 24 at 3pm Call 717-337-8200 to order tickets. |
| Totem Pole Playhouse 2012 Call 1-888-805-7056 to get on the mailing list for Gettysburg theater next summer. |
| Farnsworth House Vacant Chair Dinner Theater Every Saturday at 7pm Call 717-334-8838 for tickets. |
| Acts of Kindness Theatre Company in the New Oxford High School Auditorium Cats was the show for summer 2011. Go to the website for ticket information. |
| Adams County School of Musical Theatre with performances by students ages 6-20 Call 717-334-2692 for details and tickets. |
| Gettysburg Area High School Seussical, the Musical with favorite Dr. Seuss characters Nov. 4 and 5 at 7pm Tickets $11. Purchase online or at the door |
See the monthly schedule for more events besides Gettysburg theater and other entertainment ideas.
