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2022 SEASON
HONKY TONK ANGELS
June 9 - June 12, 2022 | Mt. Gretna Playhouse
Show Credit
Ted Swindley
Honky Tonk Angels is the story of three Gutsy Southern Gals who leave largely unfulfilling lives behind to travel to Nashville in the hopes of living their dreams. When they meet by chance on the same bus to the country music capital, they quickly decide to form their own singing group, The Honky Tonk Angels, and take the town by storm.
SONDHEIM ON SONDHEIM
June 23 – June 26, 2022 | Mt. Gretna Playhouse
Music and Lyrics
Stephen Sondheim
Conceived and Directed
on Broadway by
James Lapine
Creator of such works as Sweeney Todd, Into the Woods, and even the lyricist for West Side Story, Stephen Sondheim is considered one of Broadway's, and America's, most legendary figures. Sondheim on Sondheim is an intimate portrait of the famed songwriter in his own words... and music. Through the use of exclusive interview footage, audiences get an inside look at the personal life and artistic process of famed composer, Stephen Sondheim.
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MATILDA, THE MUSICAL
July 14 - July 23, 2022 | Mt. Gretna Playhouse
Book
Dennis Kelly
Music & Lyrics
Tim Minchin
The Tony Award winning Broadway hit! From the marvelous mind of Roald Dahl comes the story of a most unlikely heroine. Unloved by her parents and belittled by her child-hating headmistress, Matilda boldly steps up to set things right with her cleverness, the support of her kind-hearted teacher, and a little bit of magic. Based on the beloved book and movie, this musical will show audiences of all ages that everyone has the power to change their story.
AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS
August 4 – August 7, 2022 | Mt. Gretna Playhouse
From the Novel By
Jules Verne
Adapted by
Mark Brown
Stampeding elephants! Raging typhoons! Runaway trains! Unabashedly slapstick! Join fearless adventurer Phileas Fogg and his faithful manservant as they race to beat the clock! With his resourceful servant Passepartout, Fogg sets out to circle the globe in an unheard-of 80 days. But his every step is dogged by a detective who thinks he's a robber on the run. Danger, romance, and comic surprises abound in this whirlwind of a show as five actors portraying 39 characters traverse seven continents in Mark Brown's adaptation of one of the great adventures of all time.
ELVIS, MY WAY
STARRING BRANDON BENNETT
August 25 – August 28, 2022 | Mt. Gretna Playhouse
The electrifying Brandon Bennett (Million Dollar Quartet) does the impossible, delivering a spine-tingling Elvis tribute that is fresh, powerful, and right on time. With his authentic southern charm, glorious voice, and powerful moves Bennett was named “Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist” by Elvis Presley Enterprises at Graceland. His breathtaking retrospective traverses the King's career: the Rock n’ Roll nativity of the 50s, the iconic comeback of the 60s, and the legendary lounge acts of the 70s. Hits include “Blue Suede Shoes,” “Can’t Help Falling In Love,” “Suspicious Minds,” and many more.
KIDS SERIES
June 11 11 AM | Mt. Gretna Playhouse
June 25 11 AM | Mt. Gretna Playhouse
July 30 11 AM | Mt. Gretna Playhouse
August 6 11 AM | Mt. Gretna Playhouse
Watch your favorite stories come to life on stage with our Saturday morning Kids Series for K-6.
Stay tuned for our Kids Series show title announcement!