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 Church Basement Ladies comedy Celtic Nights: The Emigrants Bridge Kathy Mattea Call 717-337-8200 to order tickets. |
Totem Pole Playhouse 2015
The Nerd (comedy) Shenandoah (Civil War musical) The Memoirs of Abraham Lincoln (upbeat drama) Grease (1950s musical) Lovestruck Blues (tribute to Hank Williams, Sr. and Patsy Cline) A Christmas Carol Call 1-888-805-7056 to get on the mailing list for professional Gettysburg theater. |
Farnsworth House
Vacant Chair Dinner Theater Call 717-334-8838 for tickets. |
Gettysburg Community Theatre on York St.
A Charlie Brown Christmas Go to the website for ticket information. |
Acts of Kindness Theatre Company in the New Oxford High School Auditorium
Cats 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 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.
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