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The Motown Club
Legendary Sound. Live Experience.
My Girl.
Ain’t No Mountain High Enough.
Songs that move through you — smooth, glowing, alive.
This isn’t just an original concert.
It’s an environment. An experience.
It’s THE MOTOWN CLUB.
Soul in full color.
Rhythm that lifts you.
Joy you can feel in your bones.
Blank
One performer. One script full of blanks. One room buzzing with possibility.
A guest performer walks onstage having never seen the script. They discover it for the first time alongside the audience, with one more surprise waiting: the script is full of blanks.
That’s where you come in.
With help from the audience, the performer fills in the story in real time. Every performance features a new person on stage and a completely one-of-a-kind experience shaped by the people who are present.
Funny and unexpectedly moving, BLANK turns theatre into a playful shared adventure. You may be invited to help fill in a blank, but you won’t be asked to perform. Just come ready for an experience that can only happen once — and only with you in the room.
Produced by special permission of Iranian writer Nassim Soleimanpour.
Stephen Schwartz: A Benefit Concert for Prima
Broadway legend Stephen Schwartz — the Grammy, Oscar, and Tony Award–winning composer of Wicked, Pippin, Godspell, Pocahontas, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, The Prince of Egypt, and Enchanted — comes to Lancaster County for a once-in-a-lifetime benefit event at Rock Lititz.
Illumination
Lancaster’s Original Candlelit Concert Experience
Step into the glow, where candlelight, harmony, and the beauty of the holiday season surround you.
This intimate experience returns each year, newly imagined — beloved songs reborn in-the-round by radiant performers and rich live music. Every seat is wrapped in warmth and wonder, offering moments of peace and a welcome rise of joy in the midst of the season’s rush.
Immerse yourself in this soul-stirring concert that reminds us of what still feels sacred, and leaves you carrying a little more light with you.
Mixtape: Ali Murphy & Joshua William Green
For years, Ali Murphy has led from the keys at the heart of Prima’s most iconic experiences. As pianist and music director of ILLUMINATION and numerous other productions, she has shaped the emotional architecture of the room with precision and artistry.
Joshua William Green brings rich baritone depth and unmistakable presence. A frequent Prima director who steps into the spotlight when called, he carries both musical craftsmanship and warmth.
Together, they curate a mixtape of songs that influenced their journeys — revealing the roots behind the sound audiences have come to love.
Crazy Little Thing Called Love
Rock Classics. Real Heart. Big Laughs.
Classic pop-rock favorites burst to life, woven with intimate, cabaret-style moments where performers share funny, heartfelt stories about love — the kind that will have you laughing one minute and leaning a little closer to the person beside you the next.
A powerhouse band fuels iconic anthems with electric sing-along energy, while those in-between moments make it feel personal and quite playful.
It’s fresh and yet nostalgic —
a celebration of love in all its forms and phases — steady, surprising, hard-earned, and deeply felt… in a concert experience that’ll leave you glowing.
Mitch Nugent: The Founder’s Mixtape
For the first time in a decade, Prima’s Founding Executive Producer steps into the light with a deeply personal mixtape.
Stories never shared publicly.
Moments that formed the man behind the mission.
The songs and crossroads that shaped fifteen years of Prima.
This is not a retrospective.
It is a reveal.
The Golden Springs Uprising
Sweet rebellion, senior style.
When their beloved wobbly dessert gets replaced at Golden Springs Senior Living Center, everything goes deliciously off the rails.
Allies form. Secrets spill. A full-scale dessert revolt erupts.
Wildly entertaining and delightfully unhinged, this new comedic play explores how we face change when life gets wobbly.
No Jello. No peace.
A World Premiere by Rob Bell
Play with a Play
Inside the Birth of a New Work with Rob Bell
Be among the first to encounter Rob Bell’s newest theatrical work — not at its final arrival, but at the living, breathing beginning. Before its 2028 world premiere at Prima, Play With A Play offers a rare chance to hear the not-yet-announced piece early, while it is still being discovered in the room.
Professional actors give the work its first life aloud, creating an experience that places you unusually close to the creative spark. The evening then opens into live conversation with both author and performers, exploring what is stirring in the piece, what is resonating in the room, and what it means to meet a story this early in its life.
This is more than attending an intimate performance. It is a front-row seat to the creative process itself — a chance to experience a new work while it is still near its source, alive, immediate, and full of possibility. A rare opportunity to witness how new work takes its first breath and to take part in the dialogue that helps shape what it becomes.
For Prima subscribers, Play With A Play serves as your fifth experience of the season, offering a front-row seat not only to a performance, but to the creative heartbeat behind it. Also open to Prima sponsors and Producer’s Circle donors.
The Complete History of America (Abridged)
Big Laughs. Live.
From the Pilgrims to pop culture, American history gets a fast, fearless, laugh-out-loud remix. Three performers. Dozens of characters.
A clever, high-octane comedy that finds the funny in our shared story — no homework, no partisan politics — just a joyful reminder that it’s all one big, shared American ride.
Illumination
An Immersive Candlelit Holiday Concert
Candlelight shimmers. Harmony stirs the air.
The rush fades, and beauty breathes again.
Holiday classics and timeless songs come alive in-the-round, performed by elegantly costumed vocalists, a grand piano, and live musicians.
Every seat is wrapped in sound and wonder.
Come, feel joy awaken.
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Disenchanted
Royal laughter awaits!
Imagine if the fairytale princesses had two drinks in them and told you what they really think.
Prima's production of this fearless Off-Broadway musical hit offers a hilarious remix of the traditional tales, with outrageous songs and PG-13 humor that'll make your fairy godmother file for early retirement.
Come ready for bold characters, twists at every turn, and a fresh kind of happily ever after. Get tickets for your crew + experience the fun!
Run time: 2 hours 15 minutes, including a 15-minute intermission.
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The Music of Queen & Journey
You’ve got three chances to experience this epic, crowd-pleasing concert event this summer—at two incredible venues!
The Music of Queen + Journey is a tribute concert that celebrates the iconic anthems of rock legends Queen and Journey. With a live band and an all-star lineup of powerhouse vocalists, including America’s Got Talent standout Donovan Hoffer, this high-energy performance delivers unforgettable hits like Don’t Stop Believin’, Bohemian Rhapsody, We Will Rock You, and more.
Prima is proud to partner with both Gretna Theatre and the Greenfield Summer Concert Series to bring this spectacular concert to even more music lovers across the region. Don’t miss your chance to rock out with us—pick the date and location that works for you and join the fun!
Click below for event details at each venue.
🎤 Greenfield Summer Concert Series
📍 Greenfield Corporate Center
🗓️ August 21 at 7:00pm
🎸 Gretna Theatre
📍 Mt. Gretna Playhouse
🗓️ August 22–23 at 7:30pm
Please note that these special collaborations takes place at Greenfield Park on August 21 and at Gretna Theatre in Mount Gretna on August 22-23. Click the above links for more details on each venue.
PIANO MEN: The Music of Billy Joel, Stevie Wonder, and Elton John
Starring Alyssa Wray from American Idol
Join us for an unforgettable night celebrating the iconic music of Billy Joel, Elton John, and Stevie Wonder. Featuring a live band and a lineup of incredible vocalists from the team at Prima Theatre, this high-energy concert will bring these timeless hits to life.
Alyssa Wray, a Top 9 finalist on American Idol, joins the concert one of the featured vocalist. Hailed by American Idol judges as a "once-in-a-generation performer" (Katy Perry) and compared to Beyoncé for her "work of art" performances (Luke Bryan), Alyssa’s commanding stage presence and vocal versatility have captivated audiences nationwide.
Since her national debut, she has performed for renowned artists like Ariana Grande and continues to push creative boundaries with her ability to bring raw emotion and jaw-dropping vocals to every performance.
Prima is proud to partner with High Companies and bring this production to the Greenfield Summer Concert Series. Please note this outdoor concert takes place at Greenfield Park. Click below for event details.
🎤 Piano Men: The Music of Billy Joel, Stevie Wonder, and Elton John
📍 Greenfield Park
🗓️ July 24 at 7:00pm
80’s By Request: LIVE!
Neon. Hairspray. Pure joy.
You pick some of the hits.
Prima brings the totally rad experience.
It’s not just a concert — it’s a full-sensory joy explosion.
Sing like no one’s watching.
Dance like you invented the Walkman.
Leave buzzing with that “best night ever” feeling.
Come for the nostalgia. Stay for the joy.
Shape the Setlist: Vote Before the Show
Ticket holders will receive an email before each performance with a survey to vote between two playlists. About one-third of the show will be shaped by the audience's choice; the rest of the show will stay consistent across all performances.
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We’ll Get Back to You
A job interview gone-so-wrong-it’s-right play
The East Coast Premiere
By Rob Bell, one of Time Magazine's Top 100 Most Influential People In The World
Viva's corporate job interview is everything except for typical. She defies all conventional norms with a captivating blend of authenticity, humor, and heart. With unwavering honesty and vitality, Viva offers a mesmerizing glimpse into the transformative power of embracing our humanity to its fullest.
We'll Get Back To You marks Prima's first non-musical play, a highly anticipated East Coast premiere brought to life with the exclusive permission and collaboration of its acclaimed culture-shaking author, Rob Bell.
Bell's creative prowess has garnered international recognition as a New York Times best-selling author with 10 books translated into 25 languages. From features in The New Yorker to touring alongside Oprah Winfrey, and even earning a spot on Time Magazine's prestigious list of the 100 Most Influential People in the World, Bell's work sets the stage for an unforgettable theatrical experience.
Approximate run time: 1 hour 40 minutes.
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Any patron with a ticket to We’ll Get Back to You is invited to attend a post-show conversation with Rob Bell. Don’t have tickets for one of the above dates? Email boxoffice@primatheatre.org to help us plan for your seating.
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introducing author of We’ll Get Back To You, Rob Bell:
Stage Brawl
Stage Brawl 2025: Get in on the Action!
Local business leaders battle for the Stage Brawl Champion title in this electrifying fundraiser, fueling Prima’s mission to invigorate lives through fresh theatrical experiences. Get in on the fun!
🔹VOTE – Every $1 = 1 vote! Support your favorite contender and help them claim the crown. Voting stays open until the live winner announcement on March 22.
🔹LIVESTREAM – SOLD OUT in person, but watch online! Snag a virtual ticket and experience the action from anywhere—whether in your PJs or hosting a watch party! Get Your Virtual Ticket Now!
🔹SILENT AUCTION – Bid on exclusive getaways, gourmet dining, and more. Bidding closes at 7 PM on March 22—don’t miss out!
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You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown
The comic strip comes to musical life!
Step into the whimsical world of the Peanuts gang as they embark on a journey of self-discovery, complete with lively baseball games and adorable crushes. This professional musical production breathes new life into the beloved characters, promising a joyous experience for all ages. Join us for a fresh take on the endearing charm of Charlie Brown and his pals.
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Illumination
An immersive holiday concert
Bask in the radiant ambiance of candlelight, where captivating renditions of beloved holiday classics envelop you. Encircled by seating on all sides, a grand piano commands the center stage, complemented by skilled musicians and vocalists poised to uplift your soul. Witness the annual reimagining of this heartwarming concert experience that is poised to become a cherished family tradition.
Show length: Approximately 75 minutes, with no intermission.
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Step into YOUR MOST BOLD & BEAUTIFUL LIFE
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Imagine looking back on your days knowing you truly embraced life. One simple way to make that happen: Prioritize experiences with those who matter most.
At Prima, we're here to fuel that journey. We produce electrifying concerts and contemporary theater that'll leave your soul buzzing. This season’s lineup promises excitement at every turn. Immerse yourself in the glamour of a speakeasy vintage Hollywood music experience, revel in the magic of a candlelit holiday concert, discover the joy of a beloved family musical with a fresh sheen, witness a groundbreaking play in collaboration with a culture-shaping author, and brace yourself for a rockin’ new 80s show!
Subscribe to the season for a regular dose of community and culture. Plus, with hassle-free rescheduling, subscribing is a powerful tool for living an invigorated life.
So here’s to making living your best life a priority. We’d love to be a part of it.
Mitch Nugent
Co-founder, Executive Artistic Producer
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