Join us for the Scranton shakespeare festival 2025!

Romeo & Juliet

Performed by the Scranton Shakes Youth Ensemble. Two star-crossed lovers are bound by passion and torn apart by fate. As their families’ feud spirals out of control, they defy the world around them, only to discover that the universe has its own plans.

Directed by Lizzie Newcomb Gumula

Written by William Shakespeare

Performances

June 20st at 7:30 PM
June 21st at 2:30 PM
June 21st at 7:30 PM
June 22nd at 1:00 PM
July 24th at 7:30 PM

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Sister Act

Based on the iconic film, this high-energy musical comedy is packed with heavenly harmonies and a soulful story.

Based on the iconic film, this high-energy musical comedy is packed with heavenly harmonies and a soulful story. When lounge singer Deloris Van Cartier trades in her nightclub act for a nun’s habit, she turns a struggling choir into a chart-topping sensation through the power of sisterhood and music. Full of praise-worthy laughs and show-stopping numbers, Sister Act will have audiences hooked from start to finish!

Directed & Choreographed by Kira Sarai Helper

Music by Alan Menken 
Lyrics by Glenn Slater
Book by Cheri Steinkellner & Bill Steinkellner
Additional Book Material by Douglas Carter Beane

Performances

June 26th at 7:30 PM
June 27th at 7:30 PM
June 28th at 2:30 PM
June 28th at 7:30 PM
June 29nd at 1:00 PM
July 26th at 7:30 PM

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Julius Caesar

Power, loyalty, and betrayal collide in Julius Caesar, Shakespeare’s gripping political thriller.

Power, loyalty, and betrayal collide in Julius Caesar, Shakespeare’s gripping political thriller. As Rome teeters on the edge of tyranny, conspirators plot to overthrow a leader they once loved—only to face the devastating consequences of their actions. Featuring powerful roles and intense drama, this timeless classic challenges performers to bring ambition and betrayal to life on stage.

Directed by Will Ormsby Cary
Written by William Shakespeare

Performances

July 9th at 7:30 PM
July 11th at 7:30 PM

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Timon of Athens

Greed and betrayal take center stage in Timon of Athens, one of Shakespeare’s most intense and rarely performed tragedies.

Greed and betrayal take center stage in Timon of Athens, one of Shakespeare’s most intense and rarely performed tragedies. Timon, a wildly generous millionaire, learns the brutal truth about friendship when his generosity is met with ingratitude, leading him from lavish feasts to bitter exile when his fortune fades. A powerful exploration of wealth, loyalty, and downfall, this play offers performers the chance to dive into Shakespeare’s most complex themes.

Directed by Joseph Quintana

Written by William Shakespeare

Performances

July 10th at 7:30 PM
July 12th at 2:30 PM

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Hairspray

Energetic, heartfelt, and packed with showstopping tunes, Hairspray is the beloved musical comedy that celebrates self-love, inclusion, and the power of change.

Energetic, heartfelt, and packed with showstopping tunes, Hairspray is the beloved musical comedy that celebrates self-love, inclusion, and the power of change. Set in 1960s Baltimore, the show follows Tracy Turnblad as she dances her way onto The Corny Collins Show and fights for integration with the help of her friends and family. Featuring iconic roles, high-energy dance numbers, and a timeless message.

Directed by Michael Bradshaw Flynn
Choreographed by Samuel Antonio Reyes
Music Directed by Jennifer G. Cowgill

Written by Mark O'Donnell and Thomas Meehan
Music by Marc Shaiman and lyrics by Scott Wittman and Marc Shaiman

Performances

July 17th at 7:30 PM
July 18th at 7:30 PM
July 19th at 2:30 PM
July 19th at 7:30 PM
July 20th at 1:00 PM
July 27th at 1:00 PM

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Little Shop of Horrors

When nerdy florist Seymour discovers an unearthly, singing plant with a lust for human blood, Skid Row gains an unexpected heroWhen nerdy florist Seymour discovers an unearthly, singing plant with a lust for human blood, Skid Row gains an unexpected hero. As Seymour tries to win the heart of troubled but sweet Audrey—while dodging her maniacal, dentist boyfriend—the plant grows bigger, bolder, and hungrier. With outrageous characters and literally killer tunes, this cult-classic proves that sometimes love really does bite!?

Directed by Lizzie Newcomb Gumula
Choreographed by Kelly Jean Graham
Music Directed by Stephen Murphy

Book & Lyrics by Howard Ashman
Music by Alan Menken

Performances

July 31st at 7:30 PM
August 1st at 2:30 PM
August 1st at 7:30 PM
August 2nd at 2:30 PM
August 2nd at 7:30 PM
August 3rd at 1:00 PM

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Date: June 20 - August 3, 2025

Location: The Shakes Space in The Marketplace at Steamtown 300 Lackawanna Ave Suite #122, Scranton, PA 18503

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