PARKWAY PLAYHOUSE
Proudly the oldest continually operating Summer theater in North CarolinaON STAGE NEXT
PARKWAY BROADWAY CABARET
Showing May 8th, 2025
Join us for an exciting showcase from our Parkway Power Chords and our Junior Vocalists!
SHAMELESS COMEDY EXPERIENCE AT BIRDFOOT BOTTLE SHOP & TAPROOM
Showing May 9th, 2025
Join Shameless Society for their improv show at Birdfoot Bottleshop & Taproom. This is a FREE community show. Just RSVP your seat, and get ready to laugh! Donations will be accepted, and all proceeds will go toward Parkway Playhouse. Voted Best Improv Troupe by Queen City Nerve 2 years in a row, don’t miss out on this special opportunity!
OUR TOWN DRESSY REHEARSAL
Showing May 22, 2025
Join us for an exclusive Dressy Rehearsal, an elegant evening celebrating the magic of live theater! Your experience begins with light refreshments in the lobby, offering a chance to mingle with fellow theater enthusiasts and the director, Erika Tyner, in a relaxed and inviting atmosphere. Then, enjoy a guided behind-the-scenes tour of the theater, where you’ll explore the stage, backstage areas, and costume and set designs that bring Our Town to life. The evening culminates with a special viewing of the final dress rehearsal of Our Town, allowing you to witness the cast and crew’s final preparations before opening night. This unique opportunity offers an intimate look at the artistry and dedication behind this beloved production. Dress to impress and immerse yourself in an unforgettable night of theater!
OUR TOWN
Showing May 23-June 1, 2025
Written by Thornton Wilder
Directed by Erika Tyner
Described by Edward Albee as “the greatest American play ever written,” Our Town presents the small town of Grover’s Corners in three acts: “Daily Life,” “Love and Marriage” and “Death and Eternity.” Narrated by a stage manager, the play depicts the simple daily lives of the Webb and Gibbs families.
ROALD DAHL’S MATILDA THE MUSICAL
Showing June 20-July 6, 2025
Book by Dennis Kelly
Music and Lyrics by Tim Minchin
Based on the book, Matilda by Roald Dahl
Directed by Jenny Martin
Matilda is a little girl with astonishing wit, intelligence and psychokinetic powers. She’s unloved by her cruel parents but impresses her schoolteacher Miss Honey. During her first term at school, the two forge a bond as Miss Honey begins to recognize and appreciate Matilda’s extraordinary personality. Matilda’s school life isn’t completely smooth sailing, however – the school’s mean headmistress, Miss Trunchbull, hates children and just loves to punish those who don’t abide by her rules. But Matilda has courage and cleverness in equal amounts, and could be the school pupils’ saving grace!
DISNEY’S DESCENDANTS
Showing July 18-20, 2025
Directed by Jenny Martin
Music Direction by Melanie Veazey
This show follows the children of famous Disney villains, like Maleficent and Cruella de Vil, who are given the opportunity to attend a prestigious school in Auradon, where they must choose whether to embrace their villainous heritage or forge a new path towards goodness, navigating the challenges of fitting in and proving themselves against the expectations of their parents and the kingdom.
BLOODLETTING IN THESE HILLS
Showing August 1-10, 2025
Written by Walter Thinnes
Directed by Elizabeth DeVault
The winner of our 2024 Appalachian Playwriting Festival. More than 7,500 strikers walked out of more than 90 mines in the Paint Creek and Cabin Creek coal fields of West Virginia during the bloody 1912-1914 labor war. Bloodletting in These Hills is the story of one family caught in the crosshairs of that struggle.
ARSENIC AND OLD LACE
Showing October 10-19, 2025
Written Joseph Kesselring
Directed by Daniel Moore
Drama critic Mortimer Brewster’s engagement announcement is upended when he discovers a corpse in his elderly aunts’ window seat. Mortimer rushes to tell Abby and Martha before they stumble upon the body themselves, only to learn that the two old women aren’t just aware of the dead man in their parlor, they killed him! Between his aunts’ penchant for poisoning wine, a brother who thinks he’s Teddy Roosevelt, and another brother using plastic surgery to hide from the police—not to mention Mortimer’s own hesitancy about marriage—it’ll be a miracle if Mortimer makes it to his wedding. Arsenic and Old Lace is a classic black comedy about the only thing more deadly than poison: family.
BEETLEJUICE JR
Showing November 7-15, 2025
Directed by Jenny Martin
Music Direction by Melanie Veazey
This show follows Lydia Deetz, a quirky teenager fascinated with death, who moves into a haunted house inhabited by the recently deceased couple, Adam and Barbara Maitland. When Lydia accidentally summons the mischievous bio-exorcist Beetlejuice, chaos ensues as he tries to teach the Maitlands how to scare the living, leading to hilarious and spooky situations. Through her interactions with Beetlejuice, Lydia must confront her grief and learn to embrace the strange and unusual aspects of life and death.
ON STAGE NEXT
PARKWAY BROADWAY CABARET
Join us for an exciting showcase from our Parkway Power Chords and our Junior Vocalists!
Showing May 8, 2025
SHAMELESS COMEDY EXPERIENCE AT BIRDFOOT BOTTLE SHOP & TAPROOM
Join Shameless Society for their improv show at Birdfoot Bottleshop & Taproom. This is a FREE community show. Just RSVP your seat, and get ready to laugh! Donations will be accepted, and all proceeds will go toward Parkway Playhouse. Voted Best Improv Troupe by Queen City Nerve 2 years in a row, don’t miss out on this special opportunity!
Showing May 9, 2025
OUR TOWN DRESSY REHEARSAL
Join us for an exclusive Dressy Rehearsal, an elegant evening celebrating the magic of live theater! Your experience begins with light refreshments in the lobby, offering a chance to mingle with fellow theater enthusiasts and the director, Erika Tyner, in a relaxed and inviting atmosphere. Then, enjoy a guided behind-the-scenes tour of the theater, where you’ll explore the stage, backstage areas, and costume and set designs that bring Our Town to life. The evening culminates with a special viewing of the final dress rehearsal of Our Town, allowing you to witness the cast and crew’s final preparations before opening night. This unique opportunity offers an intimate look at the artistry and dedication behind this beloved production. Dress to impress and immerse yourself in an unforgettable night of theater!
Showing May 22, 2025
OUR TOWN
Written by Thornton Wilder
Directed by Erika Tyner
Described by Edward Albee as “the greatest American play ever written,” Our Town presents the small town of Grover’s Corners in three acts: “Daily Life,” “Love and Marriage” and “Death and Eternity.” Narrated by a stage manager, the play depicts the simple daily lives of the Webb and Gibbs families.
Showing May 23-June 1, 2025
ROALD DAHL’S MATILDA THE MUSICAL
Book by Dennis Kelly
Music and Lyrics by Tim Minchin
Based on the book, Matilda by Roald Dahl
Directed by Jenny Martin
Matilda is a little girl with astonishing wit, intelligence and psychokinetic powers. She’s unloved by her cruel parents but impresses her schoolteacher Miss Honey. During her first term at school, the two forge a bond as Miss Honey begins to recognize and appreciate Matilda’s extraordinary personality. Matilda’s school life isn’t completely smooth sailing, however – the school’s mean headmistress, Miss Trunchbull, hates children and just loves to punish those who don’t abide by her rules. But Matilda has courage and cleverness in equal amounts, and could be the school pupils’ saving grace!
Showing June 20-July 6, 2025
DISNEY'S DESCENDANTS
Directed by Jenny Martin
Music Direction by Melanie Veazey
This show follows the children of famous Disney villains, like Maleficent and Cruella de Vil, who are given the opportunity to attend a prestigious school in Auradon, where they must choose whether to embrace their villainous heritage or forge a new path towards goodness, navigating the challenges of fitting in and proving themselves against the expectations of their parents and the kingdom.
Showing July 18-20, 2025
BLOODLETTING IN THESE HILLS
Written by Walter Thinnes
Directed by Elizabeth DeVault
The winner of our 2024 Appalachian Playwriting Festival. More than 7,500 strikers walked out of more than 90 mines in the Paint Creek and Cabin Creek coal fields of West Virginia during the bloody 1912-1914 labor war. Bloodletting in These Hills is the story of one family caught in the crosshairs of that struggle.
Showing August 1-10, 2025
ARSENIC AND OLD LACE
Written Joseph Kesselring
Directed by Daniel Moore
Drama critic Mortimer Brewster’s engagement announcement is upended when he discovers a corpse in his elderly aunts’ window seat. Mortimer rushes to tell Abby and Martha before they stumble upon the body themselves, only to learn that the two old women aren’t just aware of the dead man in their parlor, they killed him! Between his aunts’ penchant for poisoning wine, a brother who thinks he’s Teddy Roosevelt, and another brother using plastic surgery to hide from the police—not to mention Mortimer’s own hesitancy about marriage—it’ll be a miracle if Mortimer makes it to his wedding. Arsenic and Old Lace is a classic black comedy about the only thing more deadly than poison: family.
Showing October 10-19, 2025
BEETLEJUICE JR
Directed by Jenny Martin
Music Direction by Melanie Veazey
This show follows Lydia Deetz, a quirky teenager fascinated with death, who moves into a haunted house inhabited by the recently deceased couple, Adam and Barbara Maitland. When Lydia accidentally summons the mischievous bio-exorcist Beetlejuice, chaos ensues as he tries to teach the Maitlands how to scare the living, leading to hilarious and spooky situations. Through her interactions with Beetlejuice, Lydia must confront her grief and learn to embrace the strange and unusual aspects of life and death.
Showing November 7-15, 2025
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This theatre is so cool! The building is beautiful inside. The sound system was clear and we could see perfectly even from the back! All the people we encountered were amazing and kind. Highly recommend visiting if you are into theatre!
Love going to the playhouse, when we’re in Burnsville. Everyone is so friendly. The casts are always great. They are all so talented. Such an asset for the area to have.
I can’t say enough wonderful things about this local theatre! I just went to see The Red Velvet Cake War and was blown away! The show was hilarious! I can’t believe the quality of the talent at this amazing playhouse right in the heart of Burnsville. The facility holds over 250 people and this show pulled in nearly that many each night!
Where else can a mom and her 21-year-old daughter go and sit together, laugh together, and enjoy awesome entertainment in Burnsville?!? Parkway Playhouse is truly a gem in our little town!
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