This show is an upbeat toe-tapper that shares the lives and careers of show biz luminaries and legends, Ethel Merman and Mary Martin. Merman and Martin were off-stage friends, theater royalty, and iconic personalities. Peek behind the Broadway curtains at their personal lives and the challenges of friendship, especially as women in their time, while […]
It's not easy being the Pigeon-you never get to do ANYTHING! But when the Bus Driver has a crisis that threatens to make her passengers (gasp!) late, maybe that wily bird CAN do something.
Join Pastor John Overman from the Mt. Zion United Methodist Church in Enola for a free non-denominational service where everyone is welcome. In partnership with PA Chautauqua Summer Programs. Free.
Philadelphia’s shiniest new brass quintet is led by Mt. Gretna native and veteran of over 600 performances with the Philadelphia Orchestra, Eric Schweingruber. Eric and his talented friends will fill the playhouse with the sounds of patriotic favorites and good old-fashioned Americana. This concert is open seating. Additional $30 to attend our BBQ and local […]
Trinidad born Entienne uses his unique sound to engage, enlighten, educate and enrich audiences with energized performances while wearing the snazziest of outfits. Joined by piano, sax, bass, and drums, Entienne’s trumpet playing, original compositions, and improvisation, create a memorable concert experience. A 2015 Guggenheim Fellow and 2022 Creative Capital Awardee, Etienne has been written […]
Since 1995, Bindlestiff Family Cirkus has traveled the world, bringing its unique hybrid of vaudeville, circus, wild west shows, and more to theaters, clubs, colleges, and festivals, adding a contemporary twist to the grand traditions of American Circus. Six talented performers sharing the joy and wonder of the American circus tradition are sure to lift […]
Russian-born American pianist Natasha Paremski makes her Gretna Music debut in this spectacularly romantic program. Known for dynamic performances, she continues to win over audiences with her powerful, flawless technique. At the age of 15, Natasha debuted with the Los Angeles Philharmonic.
Regarded as one of the finest musicals ever written, Gypsy is the unforgettable tale of an ambitious stage mother fighting for her daughters' success, as well as her own. With a glorious score featuring some of Broadway's most iconic numbers, this blockbuster musical shows the ups and downs of show business with passion, humor, and […]
The Grammy Award-winning Chanticleer has been hailed as “the world’s reigning male chorus,” and is known around the world as “an orchestra of voices.” Founded and based in San Francisco, now in its 48th season, Chanticleer has taken its place as one of the most prolific recording and touring ensembles in the world, selling over […]
No longer a full-time teacher, Marian devotes herself to her family and her growing ventriloquist business. She performs at a variety of venues, including school assemblies and Artist in Residence programs, festivals, churches, and private and corporate events. Both children and adults are amazed at the variety of characters she uses in her shows: from […]
Imagine hanging out with Charlie Parker and Dizzy Gillespie, hearing them jam together, trading riffs, then riffing with words and trading stories. Bird and Diz are gone, but giants still walk among us. One of those giants is Buster Williams. Buster has played with everyone. Just to name a few: Sarah Vaughan, Miles Davis, Nancy Wilson, Art Blakey, Chet Baker, Chick Corea, Wynton Marsalis, Herbie Hancock, Benny […]
The men in her family have been musicians for over 700 years but she “didn’t want to be told ‘you are good for a woman.'” So she ripped up the rules. She is the first professional female kora virtuoso to come from any of the West African Griot dynasties. Backed up by her band, what […]
Marc Summers is an icon of a generation. You may know him from his time hosting Nickelodeon's Double Dare and Food Network's Unwrapped, or as the Producer of hists like Dinner: Impossible and Restaurant: Impossible, but now you get the chance to meet the real Marc Summers - a man who's led a fascinating life […]
All You-Can-Eat Meatball Day came just once a year. George had been waiting all month for that day, a day almost bigger than his birthday! On Meatball Day, George helped his friend, Chef Pisghetti, cook some delicious meatballs and serve them to the hungry crowd. But this year, the crowd had vanished! Something was keeping […]