Appell Center for the Performing Arts

06/11/2026

Friendly final reminder to join us for a free film screening of Academy Award nominee Ava DuVernay's ORIGIN this Sunday, June 14. In partnership with York Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated, their Arts & Letters Committee will introduce the film.

Swipe to see what critics think of ORIGIN 📲

🎬 SYNOPSIS: Portrayed by Academy Award nominee Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor ("King Richard"), Isabel experiences unfathomable personal loss and love as she crosses continents and cultures to craft one of the defining American books of our time. Inspired by the New York Times Bestseller "Caste," ORIGIN explores the mystery of history, the wonders of romance and a fight for the future of us all.

📅 Sunday, June 14
🕒 3PM
📍 Capitol Theatre, Appell Center
🎟️ FREE for all community members to enjoy!

Graphics Credit: ARRAY

06/11/2026

Seventy-six trombones led the big parade 🎺✨

Thank you for visiting River City with us for the final presentation in our 2025-26 Glatfelter Insurance Broadway Series! Congratulations to the cast and crew of Meredith Willson's THE MUSIC MAN on a phenomenal show! 👏

Mark your calendars for our 2026-27 Glatfelter Insurance Broadway Series... the best of Broadway right here in York:
🌈 The Wiz - October 21
🪲 Beetlejuice - December 15
📖 The Book of Mormon - February 23 & 24

06/11/2026

📣 Friendly reminder, we invite you to join us at York County Pride this Saturday at the York County Fairgrounds! The Appell Center is proud to participate in this amazing event again this year.

Stop by our table to say hello, grab fun giveaway items and enter for the chance to win two tickets to an upcoming show (you'll have to come and see what it is 👀)! We are table #94 in the East Hall, across from the Stage & DJ area.

📅 Saturday, June 13
🕒 11AM—5PM
📍 York County Fairgrounds
🔗 Full event information at https://shorturl.at/NRn17

06/10/2026

Meet the Miss Pennsylvania and Miss Pennsylvania's Teen Classes of 2026! 👑✨

This is your reminder that next weekend, we crown the new Miss Pennsylvania and Miss Pennsylvania's Teen at the Appell Center right here in York, PA!

From June 18-20, contestants from all over the Keystone State will compete for thousands of dollars in scholarships and the chance of a lifetime to compete for the title of Miss America.

Both in-person and virtual attendance options are available. Get tickets now! https://shorturl.at/zv2Rk

📸 Photo Credit: Miss PA Scholarship Foundation, Inc.

06/10/2026

Rewind to May's session of The Outlet 📼🔄️

We had an amazing turnout last month with new faces and even more unbelievable talent! ✨

We're ready for another great open mic night tomorrow, June 11 in the Appell Center Studio.

Here's the details...
Send them to a friend or artist you want to see at The Outlet!

🎟 FREE Admission | Performances start at 6:45pm
🚪 Doors open at 6:30pm (first come, first served 5-min performance sign-ups)
🎶 Bluetooth access & upright piano are available to use
📍 50 N George St, York, PA 17401 (Use Philadelphia St entrance)

06/10/2026

⭐ 𝐌𝐄𝐌𝐁𝐄𝐑 𝐏𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐀𝐋𝐄 𝐎𝐍 𝐍𝐎𝐖! NOT A MEMBER? Join today for access to the best available seats before the public for THE WIZ (Oct 21) and BEETLEJUICE (Dec 15), part of the 2026-27 Glatfelter Insurance Broadway Series.

A full year of perks awaits for just $75 per household, and you will be helping provide the foundation that allows great performances, arts education and community experiences to thrive all year long: appellcenter.org/membership.

🎟️ https://shorturl.at/C5qpQ

Don't worry ~ single tickets for THE BOOK OF MORMON go on sale next week!

𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐥 𝐓𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐬, 𝐍𝐨 𝐃𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐚. 🎭 For guaranteed, valid tickets at the true price, always buy directly from the Appell Center—your only official ticket source.

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06/09/2026

First Friday Recap 📸

There was much to celebrate, from guests' birthdays and anniversaries to the season finale of Jazz in the City! What a great way to kick off summer in Downtown York, PA! Thank you to all who joined us for...

🥁 Jazz in the City: Percussion Blowout in The Studio

🌹 First Friday Free Family Film: Beauty and the Beast in the Capitol Theatre, with a special visit from Belle herself (thanks to The Enchanted Teapot)

🔥 Craig Ferguson: Pants On Fire in the Strand Theatre

We loved spending the evening with our community and can't wait to see you again soon!

06/09/2026

Nominations are now open through June 19 for the 26th Annual Downtown First Awards presented by The Glatfelter Agency, and Downtown York, PA wants to hear from you to help celebrate the people, places, and organizations making an impact!

Award categories include:
• Downtown Revitalization Award
• Historically Edgy Destination Award
• Downtown Champion
• Flavors of Downtown
• Cultural Catalyst
• Collaborative Impact Award
• Small Business, Big Impact Award
• Better York Appell Beautification Award

The winners of each category will be announced at the 26th Annual Downtown First Awards on August 13, 2026, 6-8 p.m. at the Appell Center for the Performing Arts. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.

Submit nominations and access ticket information here: https://downtownyorkpa.com/downtown-first-awards/

06/09/2026

🎬 35 years ago, John Singleton's critically acclaimed debut film was released. Written in one month as his thesis requirement during his senior year in film school, no one could have predicted the long-lasting impact BOYZ N THE HOOD would have on black cinema.

Revisit your favorite characters, Doughboy, Ricky and Tre, on the big screen at our special anniversary screening in the historic Capitol Theatre this Friday, June 12 at 7pm.

🎟️ All Tickets $8: https://shorturl.at/cMh2p
Members, use your Film Pass for free admission!


https://youtu.be/sLgCCdLbQNc?si=tdOFa2Jtd7MthwR6

Check out the official Boyz n the Hood (1991) Trailer starring Cuba...