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Price: $120

The FlexPass is redeemable for 8 admissions to any PACA produced theatrical performance (a $160 value).

Purchase a FlexPass at the Box Office or by sending $120 through paypal (username paca1505).


You can reserve your seats online at paca1505.org using the coupon code provided on the thank you page after purchase.

You can pick up your flexpass punchcard the day of the show at the ticket booth. 


American Idiot
August 21 - 31, 2025

Winner of two Tony Awards, American Idiot follows Johnny, Tunny, and Will—three friends grappling with identity, purpose, and disillusionment in a post-9/11 world. Their paths diverge as they confront the pull of city life, the realities of war, love, addiction, and responsibility.

Told almost entirely through music, the production features every song from Green Day’s iconic American Idiot album along with select tracks from 21st Century Breakdown. With minimal dialogue, this electrifying rock opera captures the angst and urgency of a generation.

This milestone production (our 100th production!) reflects PACA’s decade-long commitment to bold, inclusive, and boundary-pushing art in Erie. As a cornerstone of the local arts community, PACA provides affordable rehearsal and performance spaces, supports artists across disciplines, and fosters an environment where creativity thrives.

When you buy a ticket to American Idiot, you're not just seeing a show, you're fueling the future of local arts. Proceeds support the transformation of PACA's 5th floor into a vibrant creative hub. Thanks to a generous match by Tom Hagen, every dollar raised will be doubled - up to $500,000 - as part of our Rise with PACA campaign.

Directed by: Jordan Wolfe
Assistant Director: Zachery Hoffman

Featuring: Curtis Jones, Ryan Dawley, James Wallace, Howard Lang, Maeve Kirby, Breanna Womble, Rebecca Ropelewski, Ace Cortes, Evan Gleason, Lynn Kinnear, Keeley McFall, Trey McLaughlin, Dylan Vergotz

AND a stellar live band: Carter Houston, Nick Warren, Dan Lucore, Moe Ferrara, Renee Tellers, Jim Kipp, Jared Jones, Morgan Brace, Jim Griffey

This show contains adult content including strong language, sexual themes, and drug use. Recommended for mature audiences.

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Vaudeville Frolic! – A Variety Fundraising Spectacular
Saturday September 6, 2025

Step Right Up, Erie!

Join us and our friends at Kick Ball Change Entertainment for A Night at the Vaudeville: a high-energy evening of music, mischief, and jaw-dropping local talent that only Erie can deliver! 

Saturday, Sept. 6th 6PM-9PM PACA Theatre

This ONE NIGHT ONLY variety spectacular features everything from show-stopping musical numbers and slapstick comedy to dazzling specialty acts. Think tap dancers, torch songs, skits, surprises - all served up with vintage flair! 

Your ticket includes: Themed drinks Hors d’oeuvres A chance to win fabulous raffle prizes A seat to the most unforgettable show in town! Dress in your best 1920s–1940s attire (optional but strongly encouraged!) and come ready to sip, laugh, and support the arts. 

Proceeds go to transforming PACA’s 5th floor into a brighter hub for local arts & performance as part of the Rise with PACA campaign.

Huge thanks to our amazing raffle donors:Panache Spa & Salon, Coventina Spa, Brew Ha Ha, Herb & Honey Bakery, Brenna Thummler, Bryan Toy, Callie Mee, Erie Art Museum, Penny & Pearl Productions, WQLN Erie, Calamari's, Five Iron Golf, 814 Vintage Marketplace, Steph's Sprouts, Ashton Ferns, World of Music, Sealed by Nature, Millcreek Soaperie, Mazza Wines, YogaErie, & James Wallace Crochets 

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POTUS
SEPTEMBER 11 -21, 2025

One four-letter word is about to rock 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. When the President unwittingly spins a PR nightmare into a global crisis, the seven brilliant and beleaguered women he relies upon most risk life, liberty, and the pursuit of sanity to keep the commander-in-chief out of trouble. 

Selina Fillinger’s brilliant, all-female farce took Broadway by storm in a star-studded production that earned three 2022 Tony nominations.

POTUS: or, Behind Every Great Dumbass Are Seven Women Trying to Keep Him Alive premiered on Broadway at the Shubert Theatre on April 27, 2022. Directed by Susan Stroman, the production featured Lilli Cooper, Lea DeLaria, Rachel Dratch, Julianne Hough, Suzy Nakamura, Julie White and Vanessa Williams.

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HADESTOWN: TEEN EDITION
OCTOBER 9-19, 2025

This intriguing and beautiful folk opera delivers a deeply resonant and defiantly hopeful theatrical experience. Following two intertwining love stories – that of young dreamers Orpheus and Eurydice, and that of immortal King Hades and lady Persephone – Hadestown invites audiences on a hell-raising journey to the underworld and back. Inspired by traditions of classic American folk music and vintage New Orleans jazz, Mitchell’s beguiling sung-through musical pits industry against nature, doubt against faith, and fear against love.

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Journey to the Poles of Inaccessibility
November 13-23, 2025 

Indiana Jones meets Around the World in 80 Days in this fantastical romcom! Dylan likes his safe life, working at an insurance company and living with his wheelchair-bound aunt. Then he meets Chris, a young woman of boundless energy, who’s convinced magic is real and the last of it may be found at the world’s most remote places, the Poles of Inaccessibility. Fate intervenes and Dylan must circle the globe with Chris on an epic journey of discovery, comedy, danger, and love.

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Diane Hardner's Christmas Extravaganza
December 18, 19, 20, 2025

Get ready for an evening of holiday cheer, heartwarming entertainment, and festive surprises at Diane Hardner’s Christmas Extravaganza! This seasonal celebration brings together a delightful mix of classic Christmas songs, charming skits, and joyful performances for all ages. Whether you're here for the music, the laughter, or simply the magic of the holidays, this special event promises to be a memorable highlight of the season.

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  • Erie Reader
  • ECGRA
  • Northwest Bank
  • CAM Erie
  • NPP
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