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 below.)

I was hooked and ended up studying theatre arts at the college I attended!

Actually, I don’t believe anyone in the Gettysburg area does outdoor children’s shows anymore, do they?

Someone please prove me wrong. There’s nothing like a live outdoor show. It’s perfect for kids.

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.

I’ve seen some really great shows there over the years!

Now Playing

Majestic Theater 2014 Summer of Love Concert Feb. 14 at 7:30pm Church Basement Ladies comedy Mar. 13 at 2pm and 7:30pm Celtic Nights: The Emigrants Bridge Mar. 16 at 3pm Kathy Mattea Mar. 28 at 7:30pm Call 717-337-8200 to order tickets.

Totem Pole Playhouse 2015 The Nerd (comedy) May 29 – June 14 Shenandoah (Civil War musical) June 19 – July 5 The Memoirs of Abraham Lincoln (upbeat drama) July 10 – July 26 Grease (1950s musical) July 31 – August 16 Lovestruck Blues (tribute to Hank Williams, Sr. and Patsy Cline) August 18 – August 23 A Christmas Carol December 10 – December 20 Call 1-888-805-7056 to get on the mailing list for professional Gettysburg theater.

Farnsworth House Vacant Chair Dinner Theater Every Saturday at 7pm Call 717-334-8838 for tickets.

Gettysburg Community Theatre on York St. A Charlie Brown Christmas Dec. 10, 11, 12, 13 at 7pm Go to the website for ticket information.

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 Into the Woods February 28 – March 2, 2013 at 7pm March 2, 2013 at 2pm Tickets $10. Purchase online, at the Gettysburg High School Office from 7:30 am – 3:00 pm (Monday through Friday), by calling tollfree at ShoTix4U at 1-866-967-8167, or at the box office the night of the show.

See the monthly schedule for more events besides Gettysburg theater and other entertainment ideas.