Lancaster’s Fall Theatre Guide (2025): Fulton Theatre’s 2025–26 Season + The Biggest Shows Around Town

Thinking about a night out in Lancaster this fall? From the Fulton Theatre’s brand-new 2025–26 season to holiday spectaculars across the county, here’s your one-scroll guide to what’s on stage, how to get tickets (without overpaying), and where to go next if you’re moving to—or already loving—Lancaster, PA.

Why the Fulton matters (and why locals love it)

If you’re new to town, the Fulton Theatre (aka the Fulton Opera House) is the crown jewel of Lancaster’s arts scene: a National Historic Landmark and one of the nation’s oldest continually operating theatres—Victorian architecture, modern tech, and consistently “Broadway-caliber” productions in the heart of downtown.

Fulton Theatre 2025–26 Mainstage Season (headline shows)

• Driving Miss Daisy — Sep 12–28, 2025

• Jekyll & Hyde — Oct 10–Nov 2, 2025.

• Elf — Nov 21–Dec 28, 2025.

• And Then There Were None — Feb 13–Mar 8, 2026.

• Hairspray — Apr 10–May 3, 2026.

• West Side Story — Jun 12–Jul 12, 2026.

Studio & Family highlights this fall:

• Deceived (Studio) — Oct 24–Nov 16, 2025; It’s a Wonderful Life (Studio) — Dec 5–28, 2025; The Nutcracker (Family) — Dec 6–27, 2025 (see Fulton “Shows” for series listings). Fulton Theatre

Pro tip: Fulton runs Community Preview and Pay-What-You-Want nights before opening—great seats at approachable prices if you’re quick.

How much are Fulton tickets? (realistic ranges & ways to save)

• Single tickets: Pricing varies by show, date, and seat location; Fulton notes that single-ticket prices include $11 in fees per ticket (Historic Preservation Fund + admin). Expect mainstream titles to run higher on weekends and near holidays. Fulton Theatre

• Typical range: Local tourism guidance lists ~$20–$74 as a historical ballpark for Fulton tickets (actual pricing fluctuates by production and demand). Discover Lancaster

• Subscriptions: If you’ll see multiple shows, a 2025–26 subscription can save up to 45% vs. individual tickets; subscription packages list tiered totals (e.g., Bargain ~$180 up to Premium ~$396–$408 for fixed-date packages). Subscription tickets include $7 in fees per ticket. Fulton Theatretickets.thefulton.org

• Discount nights: Pay-What-You-Want seats (in-person sales only) are limited but fantastic value. Fulton Theatre

Bottom line: Check the official Fulton listing for your specific date/seat to see live prices; grab preview nights or a subscription if you want the best value.

Lancaster’s other big fall 2025 theatre events

Sight & Sound Theatres (Ronks)

• NOAH — Mar 13–Dec 31, 2025 (runs through fall). Adult $79–$99; children $42 (3–12).

Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre

• Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story — Aug 15–Sep 20, 2025

• A Chorus Line — Sep 26–Nov 1, 2025

• Holiday Inn — Nov 7–Dec 28, 2025
  2025 meal + show pricing: $75 matinee, $80 evening (adult). Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre+1

Prima Theatre (Lancaster)

• Disenchanted — Sep 19–Oct 5, 2025

• Illumination (holiday concert-theatre) — Nov 21–Dec 23, 2025. PRIMA THEATRE+1

Servant Stage (Pay-What-You-Will)

• A Tale of Two Cities — performances Sep 12–28, 2025 at Warwick HS Performing Arts Center (Lititz).

• A Christmas Carol — Nov 7–Dec 21, 2025, touring across Lancaster County. Servant Stage+1

Bird-in-Hand Stage

• Stolen — Aug 12–Oct 22, 2025

• The Christmas Candy Caper — Oct 30–Dec 27, 2025. Bird-in-Hand+1

American Music Theatre (AMT)

• The 2025 Christmas Show: Deck the Halls — Nov 7–Dec 30, 2025. Sample face-value pricing: Adult $59, Senior/Military $57, Child $30 (select dates). amtshows.com+1

  

At-a-Glance Fall Calendar (easy planning)

• Sep 12–28 — Driving Miss Daisy (Fulton) • A Tale of Two Cities (Servant Stage) Fulton TheatreServant Stage

• Sep 19–Oct 5 — Disenchanted (Prima) PRIMA THEATRE

• Sep 26–Nov 1 — A Chorus Line (Dutch Apple) Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre

• Oct 10–Nov 2 — Jekyll & Hyde (Fulton) Fulton Theatre

• Oct 30–Dec 27 — The Christmas Candy Caper (Bird-in-Hand) Bird-in-Hand

• Nov 7–Dec 28/30 — Holiday Inn (Dutch Apple) • Deck the Halls (AMT) • Elf (Fulton) • A Christmas Carol (Servant Stage, touring) • NOAH (Sight & Sound—ongoing).

Planning tips (local intel)

• Book early for holiday shows (Elf, AMT’s Christmas show, Bird-in-Hand) and aim for weeknight or matinee performances for better availability and pricing. Fulton Theatre

• Consider subscriptions if you’ll see 3+ Fulton shows this season—discounts and seat priority add up fast. Fulton Theatre

• Look for special nights: Community Previews and Pay-What-You-Want can be the best local deal on premium theatre. Fulton Theatre+1

New to Lancaster? Make a night of it.

• Moving (or thinking about it)? Start with your Lancaster living guide: Moving to Lancaster, PA: Pros, Cons, Cost of Living & Best Places.

• Buying soon? Read: How to Get Pre-Approved for a Mortgage in Lancaster (2025 Guide) and the First-Time Home Buyer Guide: Lancaster, PA (2025).

• Fall vibes? Check Getting Your Older Lancaster Home Ready for Fall (2025 Checklist).

Quick links (official sites)

• Fulton Theatre — season & tickets: thefulton.org. Fulton Theatre+1

• Sight & Sound — NOAH: sight-sound.com. sight-sound.com

• Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre — mainstage & pricing: dutchapple.com. Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre+1

• Prima Theatre — events: primatheatre.org. PRIMA THEATRE

• Servant Stage — calendar & touring shows: servantstage.org. Servant Stage

• AMT — The 2025 Christmas Show: amtshows.com. amtshows.com

• Bird-in-Hand Stage — 2025 season: bird-in-hand.com/stage. Bird-in-Hand

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