Jul 08 Wednesday
Experience Austen’s world like never before in a whirlwind tour through her beloved novels—Pride and Prejudice, Sense and Sensibility, Emma, and more—condensed into 80 laugh-out-loud minutes. Three quick-witted actors tackle Austen’s heroines, heroes, cads, and clowns with lightning-fast costume changes, sharp humor, and a dash of modern mischief. Whether you’re a devoted Janeite or discovering Austen for the first time, prepare for a charming, high-energy romp celebrating one of literature’s most legendary voices. Recommended for Austen fans and theatre lovers of all ages.
Experience Austen’s world in a whirlwind tour through Pride and Prejudice, Sense and Sensibility, Emma, and more, condensed into 80 minutes. Three actors bring Austen’s heroines, heroes, cads, and clowns to life with fast costume changes, sharp humor, and modern mischief.
Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival presents Romeo & Juliet on the Main Stage. In a world of hate, they dared to love. Shakespeare’s timeless tragedy follows Romeo and Juliet as their love defies an ancient feud between the Montagues and Capulets, racing from the hope of a moonlit balcony to one of theatre’s most devastating conclusions.
Full performance schedule:Wednesday, July 8 at 7:30 PMThursday, July 9 at 7:30 PMFriday, July 10 at 7:30 PMTuesday, July 14 at 6:30 PMWednesday, July 15 at 7:30 PMSunday, July 19 at 2:00 PMWednesday, July 22 at 7:30 PMFriday, July 24 at 7:30 PMSaturday, July 25 at 2:00 PMWednesday, July 29 at 2:00 PMThursday, July 30 at 7:30 PMSaturday, August 1 at 7:30 PMSunday, August 2 at 2:00 PM
Jul 09 Thursday
Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival presents Sheila the Magical - The Princess and the Frog Prince Part 2, running July 3 through August 1 at the Schubert Theatre, Labuda Center for the Arts, DeSales University. For ticket giveaway winners, the performance date is arranged with the box office at 610-282-9455.
When a mysterious spell transforms her entire family into animals, Princess Sheila’s game is thrown for a major loop. Now, with her frog prince pal and her newly furry (and feathery!) family by her side, she’ll navigate enchanted forests, decode riddles with rhythm, and use every bit of her street smarts to break the curse. With even more music, mega laughs, and a petting zoo full of characters, this sequel proves that the real magic isn’t in a wand—it’s in believing in yourself and putting family first. Fun for all ages!
Kids can get a front row seat for the fun with on-stage carpet seatingand everyone can meet the cast after the performance for autographs and pictures.
An ancient feud divides the Montagues and Capulets—until Romeo and Juliet meet and fall irrevocably in love. Their secret marriage defies generations of bloodshed, but in a world poisoned by hatred, even the most transcendent love cannot escape fate. From the euphoric heights of a moonlit balcony to the stifling darkness of a tomb, Shakespeare’s most iconic tragedy races toward its devastating conclusion. This is a story that challenges whether love can ever truly conquer hate. Age 12+
Jul 10 Friday