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Plays, concerts, dance performances, art exhibitions, workshops, classes, and more...the arts live at PACA. From modern classics to contemporary hits, to works by local playwrights, PACA is Erie's home for theatre with an edge.

PACA not only produces our own events but we also act as a host venue for other organization's artistic endeavors. By opening our doors and sharing our resources we give these groups the ability to present their work in a professional and exciting atmosphere.

Avenue Q
PACA Theatre, 1505 State Street, Floor 2, Erie, Pennsylvania 16501
November 14, 2024 @ 7:30pm - 9:30pm
November 15, 2024 @ 7:30pm - 9:30pm

November 16, 2024 @ 7:30pm - 9:30pm

November 21, 2024 @ 7:30pm - 9:30pm

November 22, 2024 @ 7:30pm - 9:30pm

November 23, 2024 @ 7:30pm - 9:30pm

November 24, 2024 @ 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Avenue Q

Winner of the Tony "Triple Crown" for Best Musical, Best Score and Best Book, Avenue Q is part flesh, part felt and packed with heart.

Warning: Mature content. Not for kids!

The laugh-out-loud musical tells the timeless story of a recent college grad named Princeton, who moves into a shabby New York apartment all the way out on Avenue Q. He soon discovers that, although the residents seem nice, it's clear that this is not your ordinary neighborhood. Together, Princeton and his new-found friends struggle to find jobs, dates and their ever-elusive purpose in life.

Filled with gut-busting humor and a delightfully catchy score, not to mention puppets, Avenue Q is a truly unique show that has quickly become a favorite for audiences everywhere. Although the show addresses humorous adult issues, it is similar to a beloved children's show; a place where puppets are friends, Monsters are good, and life lessons are learned.

Music and Lyrics by Robert Lopez and Jeff Marx
Book by Jeff Whitty

Directed by B.J. Waide

Featuring: Michael Hipwell - Kate Neubert Lechner - Jordan B. Wolfe - Ryan Dawley - Josiah Prittie
Sophia Santiago - Aaron Holman - Chad Santos - Adele Crotty - Kat McMahan - Pamela Brubaker Perron
Howard Lang - Zachery Thomas - Christopher Hinchman - Jesse Cammarata

2 weekends - 7 performances
November 14 - 24, 2024
Thu, Fri, Sat: doors 7:00pm • show 7:30pm
Sunday Matinee: doors 1:30pm • show 2:00pm

2024-2025 THEATRICAL SEASON

Avenue Q
by Jeff Marx & Robert Lopez
Nov 14 – 24, 2024

Who's Holiday
by Matthew Lombardo
Dec 19 – 21, 2024

God of Carnage
by Yasmina Reza
Jan 17 – Feb 02, 2025

2 Across
by Jerry Mayer
Feb 14 – 16, 2025

Bat Boy
Music & Lyrics by Laurence "Larry" O'Keefe
mar 21 – Apr 06, 2025

Boys in the Band
by Mart Crowley
Apr 25 – May 11, 2025

The Price
by Arthur Miller
Jun 06 – 22, 2025

Radium Girls
by D.W. Gregory
Jul 18 – Aug 03, 2025

2024-2025 YOUTH THEATRE

Firefly Tales
a night of adapted urban legends
Oct 25 – 27, 2024

She Kills Monsters
by Qui Nguyen
Feb 28 – Mar 09, 2025