Shawnee Playhouse
Theater
About
The Shawnee Playhouse is a historic theater in Shawnee on Delaware that puts on plays, musicals and children's shows. Its website lists productions through the year and a 2026 season on its playbills page.
You can add a meal to your tickets with a Meal and Show Package. Dinner is at The Gem and Keystone, and the theater says to plan on your reservation being 2 hours before the show.
History
C.C. Worthington built the hall in 1904 as Worthington Hall. In 1943 Fred Waring and the Pennsylvanians began broadcasting radio programs from it. The Kirkwood family began restoring it after buying the resort in 1978. An arsonist burned it down on June 24, 1985, and it was rebuilt.
When to go
The theater says it offers entertainment year-round. Check the tickets page for the shows and dates. Children's shows generally run about an hour, plays 1.5 to 2 hours, and mainstage musicals about 2.5 hours.
Good to know
Order tickets online or by calling the box office. Meal and Show Package reservations are made by calling The Gem and Keystone at (570) 424-0990.
Price
Ticket prices vary by show. Check the website before you go.
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