Music & Theatre Apple Hill Playhouse Enjoy summer theatre in an air-conditioned barn nestled in the countryside. A community-based theater staging time-tested work, Apple Hill Playhouse also produces family shows through its Johnny Appleseed Children’s Theater. 725-468-5050 applehillplayhouse.org Casino Theatre From its founding in 1900 until 1927, the Casino hosted live entertainment and was a popular stop along the vaudeville circuit. These days, the Casino Theatre still hosts live performances, but is operated entirely by volunteers dedicated to the restoration and operation of this wonderful Victorian–style theater. Currently undergoing restoration are the original vaudeville dressing rooms, the authentic curtain drops and riggings, the original preserved electrical panel from 1900, and a sandbag system that raises and lowers the curtains and backdrops. 724-567-5000 casinotheater.org Diamond Theatre Formerly known as the Historic Ligonier Theatre, the Diamond Theatre of Ligonier features live theatrical productions, movies, children’s shows and more. It is also available to rent for your special event. 724-238-2929 Freeport Theatre Festival Founded in 1989, the Freeport Theatre Festival is a summer barn theatre in a pastoral setting offering cherished comedies and original historical dramas written by resident playwright Rennick Steele. Productions include members of the local community and trained professionals from the Pittsburgh area. Theatre Season: July to early September, Friday-Sunday. 724-295-1934 freeporttheatrefestival.org Geyer Performing Arts Center The Geyer Performing Arts Center has enjoyed more than 100 years as Scottdale’s premier cultural center. The building has a rich and colorful history and continues to hold a long standing tradition as a community gathering place. Perform on stage, book your show, volunteer or just relax and enjoy a performance in the air-conditioned theater. The Geyer Performing Arts Center is the Scottdale hometown venue to see and be great live entertainment! 725-887-0887 geyerpac.com The Lamp Theatre The Lamp will shine again! A pre-WWII era movie theatre that closed its doors in 2005, The Lamp Theatre reopened in August 2015 as a performing arts center. Enjoy live performances, cinematic productions, dance recitals, concerts and more. 724-367-4000 lamptheatre.org The Palace Theatre Opened on September 2, 1926 as the Manos Theatre, The Palace Theatre today hosts the widest variety of live entertainment in the area in a beautifully renovated 1,369-seat facility located in down-town Greensburg. Home to the Westmoreland Symphony Orchestra and a regional venue for the River City Brass Band, productions are provided on a regular basis by local arts groups, including Stage Right! and Laurel Ballet. Westmoreland Cultural Trust, owner and developer of The Palace since 1990, has sponsored national touring shows such as STOMP and celebrity headliners such as Craig Fergu-son, Tom Jones, Kenny Rogers and Crystal Gayle. 724-836-8000 thepalacetheatre.org Westmoreland Symphony Orchestra The Westmoreland Symphony Orchestra brings world-class soloists to the concert stage. Under the artistic direction of Daniel Meyer, the WSO presents four classical concerts and one holiday pops and a spe-cial presentation, all at The Palace Theatre in downtown Greensburg. The WSO’s Academy of Music provides educational programs, includ-ing: Visiting Artists Program, Young People’s Concert Summer Philhar-monic, Youth Orchestra, Community Strings and private lessons. 724-837-1850 westmorelandsymphony.org Discover Westmoreland 2016 | 33
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