Even before silent movie actor, Anita King, became the first woman to drive solo from San Francisco to New York City along the Lincoln Highway, people have been drawn to the local theatre to escape life’s problems and for entertainment. This video shares The Paramount Girl’s, 1915 trip. In Pennsylvania, her journey included visits to theatre to Reading, York, Lancaster and Philadelphia.
Many of our favorite historical theatres that you may want to visit in 2026 are celebrating a century of entertainment serving communities:
- The Lamp Theatre in Irwin features a restored diner for concessions
- The Palace Theatre in Greensburg has been beautifully restored
- Further east, the Everett Theatre has restored their iconic marquee and plan to reopen as a community center
- Chambersburg’s Capital Theatre is just south of the square
- Gettysburg College has restored the Majestic Theatre and will offer a full schedule throughout the 250 celebration
- York’s Appell Center for Performing Arts offers Broadway shows and national concert tours
- Historic Fulton Theatre in Lancaster is also worth a visit
Beyond the historic theatres, there are professional, dinner theatres and even summer stock theatre productions that many will enjoy.
- Sight and Sound Theatre brings Bible stories to life near Lancaster
- American Music Theatre along the Lincoln Highway hosts national artists
- The popular Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre features musical theatre and meal
- Fayetteville in the mountains offers a magical place the Totem Pole Playhouse
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