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We are live!
“After all the challenges of the last 18 months, we are thrilled to be able to welcome our loyal patrons and community back to Centre Stage.”
– Rick Lombardo, producing artistic director of Centre Stage and director of the School of Theatre
Celebrate the return of live theatre!
Penn State Centre Stage will return to live theatre with six mainstage productions in the newly renovated Playhouse and Pavilion Theatres. Join us. There’s something for everyone!
Online ticket sales for all 2021-22 season shows are available now, with in person and phone sales noon–4, Monday–Friday at Eisenhower Auditorium.
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
- Lower sound level
- Lights remain on at a low level in the theatre during the performance
- A reduction of strobe lighting or lighting focused on the audience
- Patrons are free to talk and leave their seats during the performance
- Designated quiet and activity areas within the theatre
- Space throughout the theatre for standing and movement
- Guidance and sensory supports (fidgets/earplugs/ear-muffs) available in the lobby before the show
- Audience members are welcome to bring their own manipulatives, seat cushions, comfort objects, and extra support items to the show
- Use of tablets, smart phones, and other electronic devices can be used with headphones during the performance
- Extra staff and volunteer support
- House staff trained to be inviting and accommodating to families’ needs
Join us for our new season
We’re excited for fall and the return of live theatre in our newly renovated facilities!
Show times
Evenings: 7:30 p.m.
Matinees: 2:00 p.m.
Tickets on sale now!
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
September 28–October 9, 2021
Novel by Mark Haddon
Adapted by Simon Stephens
Directed by Rick Lombardo
Previews: Sept. 28, 30
Opening Night: Oct. 1
Evenings: Oct. 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Matinees: Oct. 3, 9
Venue: Playhouse Theatre
Buy Curious Night-Time Tickets
The Wild Party
November 2–14, 2021
Book, lyrics, and music by Andrew Lippa
Music directed by Harry Collins
Directed by Alison Morooney
Previews: Nov. 2, 4
Opening Night: Nov. 5
Evenings: Nov. 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Saturday Matinee: Nov. 6
Sunday Matinee: Nov. 14
Venue: Playhouse Theatre
A Midsummer Night’s Dream
November 30–December 9, 2021
By William Shakespeare
Directed by Sam Osheroff
Previews: Nov. 30, Dec. 2
Opening Night: Dec. 3
Evenings: Dec. 4, 6, 7, 8, 9
Saturday Matinee: Dec. 4
Venue: Pavilion Theatre
Buy A Midsummer Night’s Dream Tickets
Nostalgia Night
February 8–19, 2022
Book by Sofya Levitsky-Weitz
Music and Lyrics by Matthew McCollum
Directed by John Simpkins
Previews: Feb. 8, 10
Opening Night: Feb. 11
Evenings: Feb. 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19
Saturday Matinee: Feb. 12
Venue: Pavilion Theatre
Blood at the Root
March 22–April 2, 2022
By Dominique Morisseau
Directed by Steve H.Broadnax III
Blood at the Root premiered at the Penn State School of Theatre in March 2014
Previews: Mar. 22, 24
Opening Night: Mar. 25
Evenings: Mar. 26, 28, 29, 30, 31 + Apr. 1, 2
Saturday Matinee: Mar. 26
Venue: Pavilion Theatre
Brigadoon
April 12–23, 2022
Book and lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner
Music by Frederick Loewe
Revised by Brian Hill
Music directed by Emily Orr
Directed by Jennifer Delac
Previews: Apr. 12, 14
Opening Night: Apr. 15
Evenings: Apr. 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Saturday Matinee: Apr. 16
Venue: Playhouse Theatre
Become a Patron
Penn State School of Theatre is home to one of the finest theatre training programs in the country. We invite you to have a richer theatre experience by becoming a patron of Penn State Centre Stage. With your gift, the show can go on. Let our students know that you love the theatre and care about ensuring opportunity for artists.
We are able to do what we do because you believe in us.
Our students, faculty, and visiting professionals bring tremendous talent to the stage—and you give them a stage to stand on. Our choreographers, costume and scenic designers, lighting technicians, and entire artistic team envision new worlds—and you give them the resources to realize those worlds. While Penn State provides a foundation for our theatrical productions, we rely on the generosity of our community to provide the additional resources needed to perform at the highest level. Your gifts provide financial assistance with show rights, costumes, technical equipment, set materials, music, marketing, and supporting visiting artists and educators who come to share their craft.
Your patronage will also provide assistance for students with financial need to take advantage of extra-curricular opportunities such as master classes, regional theatre productions, and conference participation. We’re thankful for your partnership and philanthropy, and we applaud every person who joins us in our mission to make our theatre training program one of the top ranked in the country. We can’t wait to show you what’s next.
You can make a tax-deductible donation to Penn State Centre Stage by phoning 888-800-9163, or by visiting raise.psu.edu/PSCentreStage. Specify “Centre Stage–XAFPS” when you make a credit card gift by phone or online. You can also mail a check to: PSCS/Penn State, 116 Theatre Building, University Park, PA 16802-1506.
Patron Levels + Benefits
Friend $5 to $99
Pre-sale season notification
Benefactor $100 to $499
Above, plus:
Playbill recognition
Supporter $500 to $999
Above, plus:
Name recognition in lobby
Invitation to pre-season event
Tour behind the scenes
Performer $1,000 to $2,499
Above, plus:
Invitation to preshow meet/greet
Invitation to meet Artistic Director
Director $2,500 to $4,999
Above, plus:
Membership in Ralph D. Hetzel Circle of the Penn State President’s Club
Playbill program highlight
Producer $5,000+
Above, plus:
Membership in Edwin E. Sparks Circle of the Penn State President’s Club
Playbill program highlight
Unique personalized production experience, with recognition as a show sponsor
PSCS Virtual
Penn State Centre Stage Virtual (PSCS-Virtual) is offered free to the public and was created to support our students during this difficult time. Please consider a donation to the School of Theatre Future Fund which allows us to help offset financial needs of students in the School of Theatre who are adversely impacted and in need of emergency assistance.
