PARKWAY PASSES
PARKWAY SEASON PASS
This pass includes 4 tickets to any mainstage show in our 2025 season for just $75.
PARKWAY PASS PLUS
This pass includes 4 tickets to any mainstage show in our 2025 season, and 2 tickets to any junior show in our 2025 season for just $100.
PARKWAY PASSES
This pass includes 4 tickets to any mainstage show in our 2025 season for just $75.
This pass includes 4 tickets to any mainstage show in our 2025 season, and 2 tickets to any junior show in our 2025 season for just $100.
MAINSTAGE SEASON
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!
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.
JUNIOR SEASON
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.
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.
SPECIAL EVENTS
PARKWAY BROADWAY CABARET
Showing May 8, 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 8, 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!
TICKET PRICING
Mainstage Productions
Adults: $20
Children (under 17): $14
Junior Productions
Adults: $15
Children (under 17): $10
ACCESSIBLE SEATING
Parkway Playhouse is committed to offering accessibility to all our patrons. We have seating on both sides of our theater that is accessible by an outside ramp (Row F; odd seats 1-11 and even seats 2-12), accessible restrooms, as well as a hearing assistance system, generously donated by Dr. Daniel Schumaier and Associates Audiology. If you have questions about additional accessibility, please call our Box Office at (828) 682-4285.
DISCOUNTS
- Groups of 10 or more receive 10% off full-priced tickets. Contact [email protected] or call 828-682-4285 for more information on group tickets.
- Parkway Playhouse is a “Blue Star Theatre“ recognizing the dedication and sacrifice of the men, women, and families in our military with discounts to our productions. Since 2004, we have offered a discount to veterans and active military personnel. Military personnel and their immediate families receive a 10% discount off the face value of a full-priced admission. All tickets and seating are subject to availability. We thank you for your dedication.
- We’re offering pay-what-you-can nights to every mainstage show this season. Mark your calendars, these are happening on Saturday nights! Whether you can pay $2 or $20, everyone deserves a night out here at The Playhouse.
GIFT CERTIFICATES
Give the gift of theatre! Parkway Playhouse gift certificates are available. Call us at 828-682-4285 or email us at [email protected] to purchase a gift certificate today.
MAINSTAGE SEASON
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
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
SPECIAL EVENTS
PARKWAY BROADWAY CABARET
Join us for an exciting showcase from our Parkway Power Chords and our Junior Vocalists!
Showing May 8th, 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 9th, 2025
JUNIOR SEASON
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
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
TICKET PRICING
Mainstage Productions
Adults: $20
Children (under 17): $14
Junior Productions
Adults: $15
Children (under 17): $10
ACCESSIBLE SEATING
Parkway Playhouse is committed to offering accessibility to all our patrons. We have seating on both sides of our theater that is accessible by an outside ramp (Row F; odd seats 1-11 and even seats 2-12), accessible restrooms, as well as a hearing assistance system, generously donated by Dr. Daniel Schumaier and Associates Audiology. If you have questions about additional accessibility, please call our Box Office at (828) 682-4285.
DISCOUNTS
- Groups of 10 or more receive 10% off full-priced tickets. Contact [email protected] or call 828-682-4285 for more information on group tickets.
- Parkway Playhouse is a “Blue Star Theatre“ recognizing the dedication and sacrifice of the men, women, and families in our military with discounts to our productions. Since 2004, we have offered a discount to veterans and active military personnel. Military personnel and their immediate families receive a 10% discount off the face value of a full-priced admission. All tickets and seating are subject to availability. We thank you for your dedication.
- We’re offering pay-what-you-can nights to every mainstage show this season. Mark your calendars, these are happening on Saturday nights! Whether you can pay $2 or $20, everyone deserves a night out here at The Playhouse.
GIFT CERTIFICATES
Give the gift of theatre! Parkway Playhouse gift certificates are available. Call us at 828-682-4285 or email us at [email protected] to purchase a gift certificate today.