For years, driving on Route 30 going to Longwood Gardens or Strasburg, I noticed the American Music…read moreTheater but never attended any of the shows. Thanks to an early holiday gift, I attended my first performance, the 2025 Christmas Show Deck the Halls. I didn't make any food purchases, but I could smell the inviting aroma of popcorn when we entered the theatre. We enjoyed the lively, excellent singing and performances, dazzling costumes, set designs, and a top-notch band. Deck the Halls is a fantastic way to celebrate Christmas with nostalgic songs and remember Jesus' birth. I must note that 1600 people exiting the theatre parking lot is the only honest, non-five-star worthy concern. AMT Memberships are available, and there is already a performance schedule of shows for 2026; tickets are not sold through 3rd-party resellers.

Right at the start I want to say why I took away a star for this theatre. This is my second visit…read more Both times my mother's walker, without which she cannot walk, was taken from her and placed against the wall. It is illegal to remove medical assistance devices and she was left with no way to even get to her walker. We brought a small foldable one and she was refused to place it at her seat. This was after we were told to make our way through a very crowded gift shop to the other side of the venue, even though our seats were in the middle. This is one of the least accommodating venues I have been to for people with mobility issues. From the parking spots to removing a medical device, it is wholly unacceptable. The theatre itself is a very nice, modern establishment and the performances I have attended are wonderful productions. The ticket prices are a bit high but better seats always are. If you have no mobility issues you will likely be thrilled with this venue.

Fantastic show. Great buffet. Our family loved Oklahoma. Ado Annie stole the show. Lori and Curly…read morewere better than the original movie!

Show started at 7:30pm - we arrived at 5:40pm (doors open at 6pm) but was seated as soon as we…read morearrived. Food was hot and fresh - the server was friendly but not attentive. Theatre was warm but I honestly think it was due to the sell out crowd. Due to the table set up - you felt close to everyone around you. It doesn't make sense that the tables do not face the stage - it makes it uncomfortable. We were seated with ppl not in our party - they were friendly but not enough space. The play was great - live music was a fun edition. Overall a good experience and will definitely come again. We will just be more strategic where we sit.

Nice options of bakery and drinks. Some of the kid decor is not my thing but it is a nice venue…read morethey put on. They have other spaces I didn't get to check out or know if I can really go here or there without being there for the respective activity. Staff is friendly here.

Really cool spot, with so much versatility. Love how they took an old church and turned it into a…read morecoffee shop/ event space. It's an awesome coffee shop but also has a full bar if you want something a bit stronger. There are multiple event spaces to rent here. You can bring in your own catering for the event spaces. The Sanctuary was great for a 70 person event I was working. There's a side room which was perfect for the refreshments while the work was done in the main room. The only downsides are the bathrooms and lighting. It's the 3rd floor and the only bathrooms are in the basement. There's an elevator but still not convenient. Lighting isn't great. Not many options.

Sharon was a superb guide for the house tour. She happily answered all questions - couldn't have…read morehad a better guide. From Paul & Linda from PA, and Lyndon & Jo from Australia.

My mom and I had the best time here! We left feeling educated and enlightened! Our bus tour guide…read moreJohn was very nice and helpful! The Amish are so admirable! Thank you for the experience!

The illumination holiday interactive concert is such a great experience! Talented vocalists and…read moremusicians keep you entertained. There is a concession stand and all the staff is helpful and kind. Definitely recommend!

PRIMA Theater is the best breath of fresh air to hit the Lancaster Arts community in years. Their…read moreshows are cutting edge entertainment with amazing talent. If you haven't seen one of their shows you must go.

A Wonderful new way to experience a Christmas classic, The Nutcracker…read more The Trust Performing Arts Center is perfect for highlighting such beautiful music. Thank you, Fever, for offering performing arts so the average person can expand their appreciation of musical talent. I'm unsure how food/intermission could be offered with a one-hour performance.

Black box theater. Non-profit group. Good show but the crowd wasn't really on as it should have…read morebeen. Awesome little spot and it was well laid out and the workers were incredibly nice and accommodating. I really enjoyed the show and the experience!

The piano was fairly good, but Gabby's part was better. Rory's part was traditional and…read moreinteresting. Overall best experience ever. Cant wait for my plastic babies to come in the mail!

From the owner: Lancaster's own non-profit improv theater, learn improv with us or see a show in person and…read morestreamed on our Twitch! We look forward to meeting you

I visited Lancaster PA for the first time and loved the vibe. Ware Center is in the city center…read morenext to the Fulton theater.

Attended the CPOSC - Open Source Conference here. This was like the county fair of technology…read moreconference. Staff at the front desk and check in were very helpful. Event was well organized with displays in lobby and sessions in the auditorium. Great place for musicals, shows and events.

On a small, side street stands a brick building. Black shutters hug the windows while the flower…read morewindow boxes above loom over the sidewalk below, waiting for an audience. A Historic Marker proclaims that a famous puppeteer was born nearby. The white door left slightly ajar wears a sign, "Sold Out." Some places might feel forlorn wearing those words, but not here--this is the home of Lancaster Marionette Theater. From the moment you walk into Lancaster Marionette Theater, the magic surrounds you, and what Robert Brock has created on Water Street in historic downtown Lancaster is something out of a storybook. From the John Durang Puppet Museum, to the Backstage Tour, and most of all to the delightful marionette performance itself--everything about this charming building is full of Brock's heart and soul. When I first heard about this small but quaint theater, it gave me visions of memories growing up watching The Sound of Music. We all remember the famous scene of Maria and the children performing their marionettes while singing "The Lonely Goatherd." When I ordered tickets to see Peter Pan, I did not know what to expect but I was looking forward to sharing this experience with my twelve-year-old son. Brock, a native of Lancaster, fell in love with theater and puppets as a little boy when his dad made a puppet play theater for his sister one Christmas. As an adult, he went to Boston Conservatory and majored in Music Theater. In 1990, Brock's Hole in the Wall Theater opened with hand puppets, but when his shoulders gave out, he switched to all marionettes ten years later. January of this year, the name was changed to Lancaster Marionette Theater, and with it came renovations including a new "green" updated lighting system. There are so many parts of creating each show. Making wooden carved puppets, creating patterns for costumes, cutting out the material, sewing clothes, sculpting clay for the heads, painting the marionette, writing the script--these are just a few of the steps Brocks takes. Perhaps that is what makes this small theater so unique. The audience gets the chance to meet the founder and artistic director, Robert Brock, during the Backstage Tour. While learning that it takes him 50-60 hours to build each marionette, audience members feel Brock's charisma and passion for the theater. During the tour that day, Brock told the crowd about a project he is currently working on about dinosaurs. While he still performs some of the same shows each year, he continues to create new ideas. My son and I arrived that Saturday in October for the last performance of the year for Peter Pan. There was a large group of young children attending, and the theater has a policy about children being quiet during the performance. This policy was explained and delivered from one of the staff before the show, standing right in front of the stage, and it was aimed at the children so they could understand. Somehow--it worked. I did not hear a peep from the children throughout the 35-minute show. Brock explains on his website, "Shari Lewis used to say, 'Never write down to children.'" Perhaps that is the key. We left that day with a new appreciation for puppets. It was amazing how Peter Pan was brought to life with just one man--with music, strings and some pixie dust.

This place is great! Go see a show! Then see another one! We have taken our nieces and nephews…read moreseveral times to the kid-oriented puppet shows. They are between the ages of 6-11. All enjoyed themselves. The pre-show backstage tour is fascinating to them because it also includes jnfo on how the artist makes the puppets so don't miss out on that. We recently attended one of the more adult oriented shows. It was over the top awesome. We would definitely do this again for date night! It was funny, minimally baudy.... Great costumes and singing. It is a very small theatre which means every seat is a good one.