Centre Stage offers Sneak Peek of 2025-2026 Season on Sept. 19

– by Thomas Range II

Plan to visit Centre State on September 19, 2025 at 5:30 pm for an unforgettable evening as they lift the curtain on the 2025–26 season!

Penn State Centre Stage

- Photo courtesy of Penn State Centre Stage

Your exclusive admission includes delicious hors d’oeuvres, refreshing libations, and a lively performance that offers a taste of what’s to come.

Meet the creative forces behind the magic—directors, designers, and talented students—and get a first look at the productions that will light up the stage this season. Be among the first to purchase tickets and secure your seats!

Online Tickets include a $4 Ticketmaster fee. Fee will be waived if tickets are purchased in person at Arts Ticket Center or by phone (814-863-0255).

Past. Present. Timeless.
The 2025–26 season offers a mix of ancient (Antigone), classic (Our Town, My Fair Lady), mid-century (Detroit '67), absurdist (Rhinoceros), and modern (The Morris & Essex Line) works. This will be a dynamic journey through the ages—where timeless themes meet fresh perspectives, and each production sparks conversation, connection, and wonder.

Shows Previewed

RHINOCEROS

October 6–18 - Tickets
Pavilion Theatre
Previews: Oct. 6, 8
Opening Night:
Thursday, Oct. 9
Evenings: Oct. 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
Matinee: Oct. 18
Evenings $27; Preview/Matinee $24; Student $19

CRAZY FOR YOU

October 21–November 1 - Tickets
Playhouse Theatre
Previews: Oct. 21, 23
Opening Night:
Oct. 24
Evenings: Oct. 25, 29, 30, 31, Nov. 1
Matinee: Nov. 1
Evenings $32; Preview/Matinee $27; Student $19

ANTIGONE

November 11–21 - Tickets
Pavilion Theatre
Previews: Nov. 11, 13
Opening Night:
Nov. 14
Evenings: Nov. 15, 18, 19, 20, 21
Matinee: N/A
Evenings $27; Preview/Matinee $24; Student $19

Morrisessex

THE MORRIS & ESSEX LINE

February 24–March 6 - Tickets
Pavilion Theatre
Previews: Feb. 24, 26
Opening Night:
Feb. 27
Evenings: Feb. 28, March 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Matinee: N/A
Evenings $32; Preview/Matinee $27; Student $19

OUR TOWN

April 7–18 - Tickets
Playhouse Theatre
Previews: April 7, 9
Opening Night:
April 10
Evenings: April 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
Matinee: April 18
Evenings $27; Preview/Matinee $24; Student $19

DETROIT ’67

April 16–18 - Tickets
Downtown Theatre
Evenings: April 16, 17, 18
Matinee: April 18
General admission: $19

My Fair

MY FAIR LADY

April 23–25 - Tickets
Downtown Theatre
Evenings: April 23, 24, 25
Matinee: April 25
General admission: $19

New This Season: The Opening Night Pre-show Reception & Designer Discussion

Meet the artistic team and discover the creative process at the opening night pre-show reception and designer discussion!

Join the discussion at 6:00 PM where you can mingle, enjoy refreshments, and learn more about what we do. Don’t miss this unique chance to dive into the artistry behind the production!

Purchase event tickets ($20) separately:
Rhinoceros
reception: Thurs, Oct. 9
Crazy for You
reception: Fri, Oct. 24
Antigone
reception: Fri, Nov. 14
The Morris & Essex Line
reception: Fri, Feb. 27
Our Town
reception: Fri, April 10

The Happy Valley Adventure Bureau publishes up-to-date event information at HappyValley.com/events