About the Theatre
For more than 30 years, PSF has offered 200+ total productions, produced 30 of Shakespeare’s 38 plays, plus musicals, world classics, contemporary comedies, dramas and children’s shows. Envisioned as fully professional theatre and a gift to the region, PSF was established as an independent, not-for-profit organization that receives significant support from its host, DeSales University. PSF provides educational enhancement, training and internship opportunities to students in the DeSales Theatre program, as well as students from around the country. Professional artists on the DSU Theatre faculty and staff join with leading professionals from across the country each season to form the annual PSF company of artists.RELATED STORIES
THE MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR Comes to Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival
by Stephi Wild - June 26, 2024
Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival will present Shakespeare’s fan favorite comedy, The Merry Wives of Windsor. Directed by Matt Pfeiffer, the production runs June 26 to July 7 on the Main Stage at the Labuda Center for the Performing Arts on the campus of DeSales University....
The Shakespeare Theatre Association Receives Gift from Kansas City-Based Theater League for 2024
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 16, 2024
Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival honored by Shakespeare Theatre Association with a major gift from Kansas City's Theater League for 2024, marking the second significant contribution. Learn more about the gift!...
Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival Launches Single Ticket Sales for the 2024 Summer Season
by Stephi Wild - February 07, 2024
Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival has released single tickets for its 2024 summer season, running May 29 to August 4 at the Labuda Center for the Performing Arts. Learn more about the season and find out how to get tickets here!...
Touchstone Theatre Presents The 18th Annual Young Playwrights' Festival This Month
by Stephi Wild - May 09, 2023
Touchstone Theatre presents the eighteenth year of its acclaimed Young Playwrights' Festival. This showcase of new plays written by local elementary and middle school students performs on May 19th at Zoellner Arts Center's Baker Hall. ...
Robert Cuccioli, Danny Bolero & More to Star in Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 28, 2023
Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival has announced the casts for this summer’s season. See details about the productions, learn who is starring and more!...
Past Shows
Henry VIII
7/24 - 8/4/2013
Henry VIII by Shakespeare is a play based on realistic events; it follows King Henry VIII's divorce from Queen Katherine and his subsequent marriage to ...
Measure for Measure
7/18 - 8/4/2013
“Some rise by sin, and some by virtue fall.” Shakespeare’s black comedy tingles with intrigue in this story of love, lust, and politics. A full ...
The Importance of Being Earnest
7/10 - 8/4/2013
Ever wish you could take a break from the responsibility of being you? Wilde’s two charming bachelors each enjoy a double life, running away from ...
Beauty and the Beast
5/31 - 8/3/2013
Michele L. Vacca; dir: Gina Lamparella....
Videos
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2025 Season
Gretna Theatre (6/5 - 8/23) | |
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Dear Evan Hansen
Appell Center for the Performing Arts (3/26 - 3/26) | |
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Puffs
DreamWrights Center for Community Arts (2/7 - 2/16) | |
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Culmination '25: Spring Dance Concert
Messiah University Department of Theatre and Dance (5/2 - 5/3) | ||
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Mahler's First Symphony
Appell Center for the Performing Arts (5/17 - 5/17) | |
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The Children's Hour
Act 1 DeSales University (2/20 - 3/2) | |
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Count Arthur Strong Is Charles Dickens In ''a Christmas Carol''
York Barbican (11/20 - 11/20) | |
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Forever Plaid
Fulton Theatre (4/25 - 5/18) | |
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Aladdin (Clarabin)
Fulton Theatre (2/22 - 3/8) | |
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