Carlisle Theatre

Carlisle Theatre Carlisle Regional Performing Arts Center, Inc. offers live theatre, concerts, films, events, & more! in 1990.

BOX OFFICE:
The box office is open Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday from 10am to 4:30pm, and for one hour before a performance. Tickets can be ordered by calling 717.258.0666, or online at www.carlisletheatre.org. ABOUT US:
The Carlisle Theatre, originally called The Comerford, opened its doors in May of 1939. It was by far the grandest of three movie “palaces” all within a block of one another and

was the first centrally air conditioned building in Carlisle. The Theatre was built in the Art Deco style known as “streamlined moderne.” From the razzle-dazzle modernistic marquee with its bold Deco lettering, to the richly designed interior, Art Deco styling abounds. During its early years, the Theatre offered daily continuous shows from 2:30 until 11:30 P.M. The matinee price for adults was 25 cents and the evening price 40 cents. The Theatre flourished through the 1960's, acting as the “hub” of a vibrant downtown. With the advent of cineplexes, the Theatre entered a state of decline in the 1970's, eventually closing in 1986. In response to a desire to see the Theatre reopened as an anchor to a changing and revitalized downtown, a group of citizens formed the Carlisle Regional Performing Arts Center, Inc. A fundraising effort was launched and the Theatre was purchased in 1991. After thousands of hours donated by a skilled volunteer workforce, the Theatre was restored to its 1930's Art Deco brilliance and reopened in 1993. Now used for films, performing arts, concerts, and community events, the Carlisle Theatre is one of the principal forces behind the revitalization of downtown Carlisle.

✨Artist SpotlightOne Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest presented by Players on HighSeptember 9, 10, 11, 12 @7:30PMSeptember 12...
09/06/2026

✨Artist Spotlight
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest presented by Players on High
September 9, 10, 11, 12 @7:30PM
September 12 & 13

A.J. Rhoads has most recently appeared as “the Surly Man” in Oyster Mill Playhouse’s production of Lettice and Lovage. A.J. He has an A.F.A in Theatre from HACC. A.J.
has also appeared in the Lifetime tv show titled . He is excited to put on this show for everyone. He also is very grateful for the love and support from his friends and family.

✨Artist SpotlightOne Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest presented by Players on HighSeptember 9, 10, 11, 12 @7:30PMSeptember 12...
09/06/2026

✨Artist Spotlight
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest presented by Players on High
September 9, 10, 11, 12 @7:30PM
September 12 & 13

Talan Salinger bursts into the Carlisle Theatre stage for the first time as Aid Williams! With a extensive background in Shakespearean style acting along with some musical theatre, he is happy to add some (newer) classic works of literature into his acting collection. When not on stage, Talan tries his hardest to crack people up and enjoy the smaller things in life.

09/06/2026

“One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest” opens Wednesday & runs 6 performances, Sept 9-13. Presented by Players on High.

🎟️: www.carlisletheatre.org

✨Artist SpotlightOne Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest presented by Players on HighSeptember 9, 10, 11, 12 @7:30PMSeptember 12...
09/05/2026

✨Artist Spotlight
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest presented by Players on High
September 9, 10, 11, 12 @7:30PM
September 12 & 13

Paul Cockeram is a professor of rhetoric, writing, and literature who sometimes lectures on retirement preparation. He has returned to acting on a whim, with the encouragement of a good friend and fellow actor. He has a Bachelor’s degree in Theatre Arts, and he is delighted that his first onstage performance in more than twenty years can be someplace as nice as the Carlisle Theatre.

✨Artist SpotlightOne Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest presented by Players on HighSeptember 9, 10, 11, 12 @7:30PMSeptember 12...
09/05/2026

✨Artist Spotlight
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest presented by Players on High
September 9, 10, 11, 12 @7:30PM
September 12 & 13

Josh Lebo (Dale Harding) is excited to be making his debut with the Carlisle Players on High and is grateful for the opportunity to be working with a plethora of new faces. The last time he appeared on stage at the Carlisle Theatre was when he was fresh out of college in 2009 in their production of "Grease" back when it was the Carlisle Theatre Company. Josh has been performing in various community theatres in the South Central PA Region for over the past 17 years including Little Theatre of Mechanicsburg, Oyster Mill Playhouse, Keystone Theatrics (when they were at Allenberry), and Theatre Harrisburg. He was most recently seen earlier this year in Little Theatre of Mechanicsburg's production of "The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) [Revised] [Again]." This production of "One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest" will be Josh's 25th show he has acted in since appearing in "Grease." Josh would like to thank his family, friends, and co-workers for their continuing love, encouragement, and support.

✨Artist SpotlightOne Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest presented by Players on HighSeptember 9, 10, 11, 12 @7:30PMSeptember 12...
09/05/2026

✨Artist Spotlight
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest presented by Players on High
September 9, 10, 11, 12 @7:30PM
September 12 & 13

Larissa Curcio is an actor and singer in the Central Pennsylvania area. She has a Bachelors degree in vocal performance and Music Education from Lebanon Valley College and is currently finishing her Masters Degree in Vocal Pedagogy from Westminster Choir College at Rider University. Some of her past credits include the role of Alice in the “Addams Family,” Rosie in “The Wedding Singer,“ and most recently Larissa made her debut performance with the Players on High at the Carlisle Theatre as Sarah Jane Moore, in “Assassin’s.” Larissa would like to thank her family for all their support and the cast and crew for being talented and absolutely fabulous.

✨Artist SpotlightOne Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest presented by Players on HighSeptember 9, 10, 11, 12 @7:30PMSeptember 12...
09/04/2026

✨Artist Spotlight
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest presented by Players on High
September 9, 10, 11, 12 @7:30PM
September 12 & 13

Dave Lang is excited to be a part of this powerful show with so many old and new friends. He has performed in over 20 productions at Carlisle Theatre and has also performed locally at Hershey Area Playhouse, Upstart Arts, Forge Theater, Gettysburg Community Theater, The Micro Theatre at Broadway Tavern, and Lebanon Community Theater. Dave enjoys competitive ping-pong, restoring classic arcade cabinets, and playing board games. He studies vocal performance at Roger Lentz Studios.

✨Artist SpotlightOne Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest presented by Players on HighSeptember 9, 10, 11, 12 @7:30PMSeptember 12...
09/04/2026

✨Artist Spotlight
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest presented by Players on High
September 9, 10, 11, 12 @7:30PM
September 12 & 13

Don is excited to be performing as Cheswick in "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest”, which is his fourth production with Players on High. He was most recently seen as Charlie Guiteau in "Assassins" and Ruggles the Butler in "Once Upon a Pointe Shoe". Don is a psychologist whose private practice at Simply Well is just around the corner from the Theatre, and he has enjoyed serving as dramaturgist/psychology consultant for this production. In his spare time, Don enjoys listening to all genres of music, singing, gaming, cooking, and following baseball and football. Don would like to thank his amazing wife and three wonderful children for all of their support on his theatrical journey.

Important Production Update:"Due to an unforeseen family emergency, we offer this updated performance schedule of “One f...
08/31/2026

Important Production Update:

"Due to an unforeseen family emergency, we offer this updated performance schedule of “One flew over the cuckoo’s Nest”:

Wednesday, Sept 9 @ 7:30pm
Thursday, Sept 10 @ 7:30pm
Friday, Sept 11 @ 7:30pm
Saturday, Sept 12 @ 2:00pm & 7:30pm
Sunday, September 13 @ 2:00pm

Ticket holders have been notified via email with options for our adjusted 6 performance schedule.

We thank you for your understanding as we respect our families who graciously give us their time and talents to make the Theatre a beautiful place to experience live theatre."

Tickets can be purchased at: carlisletheatre.showare.com/CuckoosNest

08/26/2026

Join us tonight @ 7PM for a showing of The Thing as part of our Feel the Chill Classic Wednesdays Series! 🎟️ https://carlisletheatre.org
Sponsored by: Sanguine Macabre

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