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About Erie Playhouse

Welcome to Erie Playhouse, a beloved community theatre housed in one of the nation’s oldest theatres. Located at 13 West 10th Street in downtown Erie, PA, this proscenium-stage venue seats 424 guests with accessible seating available. Whether you’re catching a mainstage production, a Youtheatre performance, or a special event, we’ve got you covered with straightforward, dependable ticket options and local tips to make your visit smooth and enjoyable.

Plan ahead with practical details on seating, parking, transit, and nearby lodging and dining. You’ll find all the essentials here so you can secure your seats with confidence and focus on the show.

Erie Playhouse has a rich history dating back to its days as Strand Theatre, later renamed in 1983. The venue hosts a variety of productions and community programs, including youth theatre initiatives. For the most accurate seating layout, refer to the Erie Playhouse seating charts for the Main Floor and Balcony. When you’re ready to book, we’ll help you find the right great seats in the the section you want that fits your plans. After the show, explore nearby hotels like the Sheraton Erie Bayfront, Courtyard Erie Bayfront, and Hampton Inn & Suites Erie Bayfront, all within easy reach of the theatre. We also suggest nearby dining options to enhance your visit. Music, theatre, and culture converge in downtown Erie, and you’ve got a friend in the business ready to get you tickets—no fuss, just access to great seats.

Venue details at a glance: Address — 13 West 10th Street, Erie, PA 16501; Capacity — 424 seats with accessible options; Parking — on-street metered parking on State/Peach Streets, a lot behind the theatre on 11th Street, and a city garage at East 10th & French; Transit — served by Erie’s public transit with Cultural Loop trolley service passing near the venue. For the latest show information, always check the event page and seating chart specific to your performance date.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Address: 13 West 10th Street, Erie, PA 16501.
  • Capacity: 424 seats plus handicapped accessible seating.
  • Venue type: Community theatre with a proscenium stage; one of the oldest theatres in the U.S. (12th oldest).
  • Seating chart: Main floor and Balcony seating charts available on the Erie Playhouse site.
  • Parking: Metered street parking on State/Peach Streets, lot behind the theatre on 11th Street, and a city garage at East 10th & French.
  • Transit: Served by Erie’s public transit; Cultural Loop trolley service route includes the Erie Playhouse.
  • Notable events hosted: Home to Youtheatre programs; the venue was renamed from Strand Theatre to Erie Playhouse in 1983; its 1,000th performance at the current home occurred in 2000.
  • Nearby hotels: Sheraton Erie Bayfront Hotel (55 W Bay Dr), Courtyard Erie Bayfront Hotel, Hampton Inn & Suites Erie Bayfront, Western Inn Erie (205 W 10th St).