Local students take the stage this spring in more than a dozen shows across Erie County
Lights, camera… curtain up! Erie’s young performers have been hard at work — memorizing lines, mastering choreography, and perfecting every note — to bring incredible stories to life on stage. This spring, high schools and community theaters across Erie County are presenting an exciting lineup of Erie high school musicals, school plays, and youth theater productions starring talented kids and teens from our area.
Kara’s Note: I have kids in two of these plays, so I know firsthand how much time, heart, and hard work these students pour into every production. Find a show you’d love to see below, grab your tickets, and make it a family night out while supporting Erie’s incredible young performers.
Whether you’re a proud parent, theater lover, or just looking for family-friendly events in Erie, these Spring 2026 school musicals and youth theater productions are must-see shows. From Broadway favorites to heartfelt dramas, there’s something for every age.
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Productions are listed in order of show dates.
Know of a school musical or youth theater production in Erie we’re missing? Email details to karam@macaronikid.com and we’ll add it to the list!
Last updated February 2026.
Seneca High School – Shrek the Musical
📅 When: March 6 & 7, 2026
📍 Where: Seneca High School
🎭 About the Show: A big, bold, laugh-out-loud musical adventure where an unlikely ogre hero sets out to rescue a princess and discovers that true beauty, friendship, and happily-ever-after come in the most unexpected forms.
➡️ More info here
Westlake Middle School — Shrek Jr.
📅 When: March 6-8, 2026
📍 Where: Westlake Middle School
🎭About the show: A hilarious, high-energy musical adventure where an unlikely ogre hero sets out to rescue a princess and discovers that real fairy tales are about friendship, acceptance, and finding your happily ever after.
➡️ More info here
Erie Playhouse – Junie B.’s Essential Survival Guide to School Jr.
📅 When: March 6-8 & March 13-15, 2026
📍 Where: Erie Playhouse
🎭 About the Show: After a year and a half of school, Junie B. Jones is the perfect expert to share everything you need to know about navigating elementary school from bus rules and Band-Aids to carpools and cookies.
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Harbor Creek High School – Cinderella the Enchanted Edition
📅 When: March 6-8, 2026
📍 Where: Harbor Creek High School
🎭 About the Show: A fresh, modern take on the classic fairy tale, this Rodgers & Hammerstein musical follows kind-hearted Cinderella as she rises above her cruel stepfamily, dazzles at the royal ball, and discovers love—with a contemporary twist.
➡️ More info here
McDowell High School — Disney’s Freaky Friday
📅 When: March 12-14, 2026
📍 Where: McDowell High School
🎭 About the Show: A fast-paced, heartfelt musical comedy about an overworked mom and her teenage daughter who magically swap bodies and learn empathy, understanding, and love in the most unexpected way.
➡️ More info here
J.S. Wilson Middle School — Sister Act Jr.
📅 When: March 20-22, 2026
📍 Where: J.S. Wilson Middle School
🎭About the show: A feel-good, toe-tapping musical comedy about a lounge singer hiding out in a convent who transforms a struggling choir—and finds her voice, friendship, and purpose along the way.
➡️ More info here
Cathedral Prep – Les Miserables: School Edition
📅 When: March 26-29, 2026
📍 Where: Cathedral Prep
🎭 About the Show: A true modern classic based on Victor Hugo’s novel and featuring one of the most memorable scores of all time.
➡️ More info to come
Walnut Creek Middle School — Frozen Jr.
📅 When: March 27-29, 2026
📍 Where: Walnut Creek Middle School
🎭About the show: A heartwarming, high-energy musical based on the hit Disney film, where sisters Anna and Elsa discover the power of love, courage, and embracing what makes you unique.
➡️ More info here
General McLane – One Night at Broadway (Dinner Theatre)
📅 When: March 27-29, 2026
📍 Where: McLane Church
🎭 About the Show: The 44th Annual Broadway Dinner at GM brings 82 talented high school performers to the stage for an unforgettable night of music, featuring 35 songs from 33 musicals, a live band, GM Jazz, and catering by Cali’s West at McLane Church in Edinboro.
➡️ More info to come
Union City High School – Wizard of Oz
📅 When: April 17-19, 2026
📍 Where: Union City High School
🎭 About the Show: A timeless musical adventure that follows Dorothy’s journey down the Yellow Brick Road, where she meets unforgettable friends and discovers there’s truly no place like home.
➡️ More info to come.
Mercyhurst Prep – Oklahoma
📅 When: April 23-26, 2026
📍 Where: Mercyhurst Preparatory School
🎭 About the Show: Set on the wide-open frontier at the turn of the 20th century, Oklahoma! is a lively, feel-good musical filled with romance, rivalry, and unforgettable songs as a small town celebrates love and community on the brink of statehood.
Don’t Miss Erie’s Exciting Spring 2026 Youth Theater Season!
Spring is the perfect time to support local theater in Erie, PA, and these student-led productions are packed with talent, energy, and creativity. Whether it’s a high school musical, a middle school classic, or a unique community theater production, every show is a labor of love from the students, directors, and crew who bring it all together.
Make sure to mark your calendars, grab your tickets early, and experience the magic of live theater while supporting the next generation of performers. Break a leg, students!