The 9 Best Concerts & Shows in Erie, Pennsylvania (PA)

All An Act Productions, or A3, as we affectionately call it, is an Erie theatre troupe whose mission is to make quality theatre more accessible to the Greater Erie Community.We strive to expose more people to The Arts and continue the tradition of live Theatre in Erie.All An Act Productions was founded in 2004 by Larry Lewis (Managing Director) and David W. Mitchell (Artistic Director).The Arts should be accessible to everyone and live theatre is no exception. We endeavor to provide a venue where those who can’t regularly go and see Erie Theatre can, and those who already do can go more often.Our intimate space allows us the opportunity to bring you even more quality productions at an affordable price! Additionally, $1 of every admission is donated to Community Shelter Services and benefits Erie's Homeless.Here are some of the comments we received from our audiences:"I am honored to become a fan. Arsenic and Old Lace was fabulous. Looking forward to attending more shows." -Connie Iesue-Bucci "Why don't Erieians know about this wonderful production? I don't think I missed a single play last winter." -Elizabeth Cavette "Not Now Darling is hysterical, we all laughed harder than I think I ever have." - Patty LaFlamme Sample"GREAT SHOW !! SPENT AN ENJOYABLE EVENING WITH MY WIFE AND DAUGHTER AND SOME GREAT THEATRE - CONGRATS TO THE CAST ON THIS SOLD OUT SHOW !!!" - Robert Smerick"Taking great strides forward this year were All An Act Productions' Larry Lewis and David W. Mitchell. Their 2008 shows began and ended with proficiently performed farces by Ray Cooney. They also met the rigorous demands of Edward Albee's "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?", the challenge of their first musical "The Last 5 Years", high gravitas in "12 Angry Men", and geriatric warmth in "A Bench In The Sun". Audience growth bodes well for the future." Floyd Lawrence, Showcase Magazine. "...in the months I have been reviewing plays at A3 one thing I have noticed is that the team of Larry Lewis and David Mitchell has a magic that no other theatre has. They are all looking for it but they just miss it. I am not sure what it is, or how they do it, but the two of them are making the works performed at A3 some of the best, most enjoyable shows in town." - Rob Taylor, EriJams Magazine

"Night of the Living Dead, The Musical." Based on the 1968 cult classic film. A fresh take on a classic story.

The Erie Philharmonic has been a cultural gem in the Erie community since 1913. Conductor Daniel Meyer leads the orchestra in 10 pops and symphonic concerts each season at the beautiful Warner Theatre in downtown Erie.

The Station Dinner Theatre operates year-round and is the home of the original “A Canterbury Feast”, the longest running medieval musical comedy dinner theatre in the United States. Along with it’s many original themed musical comedies, the Station Season also includes a variety of comedies, farces, murder mystery comedies and musical reviews, as well as a popular Christmas Memories musical...combined with our delicious American cuisine full meal add up to the region’s most unique and entertaining dining experience.

In 2011, Mercyhurst University announced the formation of the Institute for Arts & Culture, which oversees the arts programming accomplished by the Mary D'Angelo Performing Arts Center and other venues on campus. The Institute manages the planning and execution of artistic and cultural events on campus in coordination with faculty and students. Overarching to these activities is the desire to develop future patrons of the arts among Mercyhurst students and the greater Erie community through new initiatives and cross collaborations. The $3.6 million Mary D'Angelo Performing Arts Center was dedicated on April 20, 1996, to George and Mary D'Angelo, two of Mercyhurst's biggest benefactors and advocates of the arts. The venue has hosted more than 100 famous musicians, dancers, puppeteers, choirs and performance artists. It is nicknamed the "Miniature Met of Erie." Its famous chandeliers are designed to match the chandeliers in The Metropolitan Opera. They were made in Austria from pure crystal.

The mission of the Erie Chamber Orchestra is to ensure that everyone has access to classical music,regardless of age, income, education or cultural background. To that end, all performances will be presented free of charge!