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About Gretna Theater

Gretna Theater sits at the Mount Gretna Playhouse, a historic open-air venue in Mount Gretna, Pennsylvania. With a capacity of 708 seats, this beloved regional theatre hosts mainstage productions with assigned seating, a Family Series with general admission, and Gretna Music events with open seating by section. The theatre blends a nostalgic outdoor atmosphere with modern staging, making it a must-visit for theatre lovers in south-central Pennsylvania.

Whether you’re planning a night under the stars or a family outing, we’ve got you covered with seating details, parking tips, easy transportation options, and trusted recommendations for nearby hotels and dining to complete your visit.

The Mount Gretna Playhouse operates as Gretna Theatre at Mount Gretna Playhouse, continuing a proud tradition since 1927 and hosting Broadway guests such as Bernadette Peters, Charlton Heston, Faith Prince, Laurie Beechman, and Sally Struthers. After a roof collapse in 1994, the theatre was rebuilt and remains active as of 2026. For directions and accessibility, the address is 200 Pennsylvania Ave, Mount Gretna, PA 17064. Free parking is available with a short walk to the theatre entrance. When you’re ready to plan your visit, secure your seats through our easy, reliable process and explore nearby lodging and dining options from trusted partners.

Note: For events with varying seating structures, check the specific show page for the exact arrangement. Date to be announced or RESCHEDULED from dates will be clearly indicated on each event listing.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Address: Mount Gretna Playhouse, 200 Pennsylvania Ave, Mount Gretna, PA 17064.
  • Capacity: 708-seat Mt. Gretna Playhouse.
  • Venue type: Open-air theatre (playhouse is covered on three sides; outdoor atmosphere).
  • Seating: Mainstage productions are assigned seating; Family Series is general admission. Gretna Music uses open seating by section (Premium, Standard, Value).
  • Parking: Free parking; a short walk from the lot to the theatre entrance.
  • Nearby hotels: Lancaster Inn & Suites (Manheim) ~10.5 miles; SureStay Plus (Elizabethtown) ~11.8 miles; Annville Inn (Annville) ~9.2 miles; Fairfield Inn & Suites ( Lebanon) ~6.3 miles.
  • Notable events: One of south-central PA’s few professional theatres and the oldest continuously active summer theatre in America (since 1927); has hosted Broadway stars such as Bernadette Peters, Charlton Heston, Faith Prince, Laurie Beechman, and Sally Struthers; roof collapse in 1994 and rebuild completed by 1995.
  • Renamed/demolished: No demolition or renaming; continues as Gretna Theatre at Mount Gretna Playhouse and remains active in 2026.