Ephrata Performing Arts Center

Experience the birth of America like never before in the bold and exhilarating musical 1776. With wit, drama, and a stirring score, this Tony Award-winning classic brings to life the passionate debates, clashing personalities, and high-stakes decisions that led to the signing of the Declaration of Independence. At the center are John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, and […]

Smart, sharp, and hilariously on point, The Thanksgiving Play by Larissa FastHorse is a biting satire that takes aim at performative activism, cultural appropriation, and the pitfalls of “woke” theater-making. When a group of well-meaning white educators attempts to devise a politically correct Thanksgiving play for their school, chaos—and comedy—ensues. As their efforts spiral out of control, […]

Seductive, haunting, and deeply moving, Kiss of the Spider Woman is a powerful musical that explores love, fantasy, and survival in the darkest of places. Set in a Latin American prison, the story follows two cellmates: Valentin, a political revolutionary, and Molina, a gay window dresser who escapes the brutal reality around them through the glamorous world […]

Step into a world of magic, romance, and unforgettable music with Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella. This beloved classic fairy tale comes to life with dazzling costumes, enchanting songs, and a timeless story of hope and transformation. Follow Cinderella as she navigates kindness, courage, and a little help from her fairy godmother to find her happily ever […]

Step into a world of magic, romance, and unforgettable music with Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella. This beloved classic fairy tale comes to life with dazzling costumes, enchanting songs, and a timeless story of hope and transformation. Follow Cinderella as she navigates kindness, courage, and a little help from her fairy godmother to find her happily ever […]