June is already a busy month, but make some time to enjoy a trip to the theatre. Penn State's Centre Stage will be offering three great productions that you can enjoy.

True Crime Frankenstein

When young pop sensation William Frankenstein is murdered, the family’s nanny is blamed. However, local high school loner Mary Sheldon knows there’s more to the story. Armed with a microphone and her own ambitions, she launches an investigative podcast to expose one Victor Frankenstein’s secrets, unraveling a tale of dark science, monsters, and an alarming amount of preventable murder. The deeper she digs, the more she realizes she’s not only telling this story - she’s in it. A musical comedy about monsters and how you make them - complete with local ads!

Penn State Downtown Theatre
146 S Allen Street, State College PA
Preview at 7:30 pm: June 12
Evenings at 8 pm: June 13, 14
Matinee at 3 pm: June 15

Evenings $32; Matinee $27; Student $19 (Includes $4 Ticketmaster fee for online ticket purchases. No ticket fees added when you purchase by phone or in person at the Eisenhower Arts Ticket Center.)

The show is suitable for audiences aged 12 and above.

Tickets or 814-863-0255

Love Hurts: A Roaring Selection of Shakespeare's Funniest Feuds and Most Romantic Lovers' Quarrels

Love Hurts is a fast-paced, joyous celebration of Shakespeare’s most iconic comedic clashes and passionate duels of the heart. From clever wordplay to star-crossed passion, the show is designed to captivate and entertain audiences of all ages.

Overlook Pavilion in the Arboretum
Performances at 7:30 pm: June 16, 17, and 18
No tickets required
Donations are kindly accepted.

Strings, Sonnets, and Shakespeare

June 21, 7 p.m., Firefly Rep joins Penns Woods for a collaboration in the Music Recital Hall. This enchanting concert blends the expressive beauty of string music with the timeless poetry of William Shakespeare. The program features original musical settings of Shakespearean sonnets and iconic scenes from The Bard himself, alongside Dvořák’s spirited American Quartet—a vibrant work full of energy and folk-inspired charm. Join us for an unforgettable evening where words and music intertwine to celebrate the richness of art across the ages.

Penn State's Music Recital Hall
7 pm: June 21

Tickets are $34 and are available at pwmf.psu.edu or by calling 814-863-0255. (Includes $4 Ticketmaster fee for online ticket purchases. No ticket fees added when you purchase by phone or in person at the Eisenhower Arts Ticket Center.)

So take some time, relax and enjoy a show this June!