PARKWAY PLAYHOUSE

Proudly the oldest continually operating Summer theater in North Carolina

ON STAGE NEXT

THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL:

YOUTH EDITION

Showing April 19-28, 2024

When the citizens of Bikini Bottom discover that a volcano will soon erupt and destroy their humble home, SpongeBob and his friends must come together to save the fate of their undersea world.

ON STAGE NEXT

THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL:

YOUTH EDITION

Showing April 19-28, 2024

When the citizens of Bikini Bottom discover that a volcano will soon erupt and destroy their humble home, SpongeBob and his friends must come together to save the fate of their undersea world.

MINISTER OF SORROW

Showing May 17-19, 2024
Written by Pam Kingsley
Directed by Noah Stout

LITTLE WOMEN

Showing June 7-16, 2024
Written by Kate Hamill
Adapted From the Novel by Louisa May Alcott
Directed by Erika Tyner

ALMOST, MAINE

Showing June 28-July 7, 2024
Written by John Cariani
Directed by Michael Lilly

ORDINARY DAYS

Showing August 9-18, 2024
Written by Adam Gwon
Directed by Jeff Catanese
Music Direction by Lynda Shuler

VANITIES

Showing September 6-15, 2024
Written by Jack Heifner
Directed by Marci Bernstein

MINISTER OF SORROW

Written by Pam Kingsley
Directed by Noah Stout

Showing May 17-19, 2024

LITTLE WOMEN

Written by Kate Hamill
Adapted From the Novel by Louisa May Alcott
Directed by Erika Tyner

Showing June 7-16, 2024

ALMOST, MAINE

Written by John Cariani
Directed by Michael Lilly

Showing June 28-July 7, 2024

ORDINARY DAYS

Written by Adam Gwon
Directed by Jeff Catanese
Music Direction by Lynda Shuler

Showing August 9-18, 2024

VANITIES

Written by Jack Heifner
Directed by Marci Bernstein

Showing September 6-15, 2024

  2024 SUMMER CAMPS

Camp registration is open!

2024 SUMMER CAMPS

Camp registration is open!

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APPALACHIAN PLAYWRITING FESTIVAL

Showing September 20-22, 2024 at Parkway Playhouse, our Appalachian Playwriting Festival will features staged readings of new plays written by Appalachian Playwrights or Playwrights that have a strong connection to Appalachia that celebrate Appalachian Culture. One script from this festival will be chosen to be produced on our stage in 2026!

2024 SPRING WORKDAY

Join us March 23, 2024 from 12pm-4pm for our Spring Workday! We’ll need help with everything from gardening to painting to cleaning. Some tools will be provided, but please bring your own with you have them!

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SUPPORT LIVE LOCAL THEATRE

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!

Chantelle C.

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.

Janet S.

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!

Natalie H.

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!

Laura B.

Parkway Playhouse Theatre