Our History

The Allentown Public Theatre was founded in August 2008 by original directors Joshua Neth, Roberta Moyer, and Kristin Wanniski. With a mission to revitalize the downtown center of Allentown through the arts. The goal of APT is to create an ensemble of professional theatre artists who will perform relevant and accessible theatre for the public. Planned programming includes: A bi-lingual children s theatre series designed ’ to draw on Allentown’s diverse community; Staged musicals, comedies and dramas offered downtown and in Allentown’s beautiful parks; and workshops for community members interested in learning more about the performing arts.

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Happy Anniversary

Spotlight Cabaret and Piano Bar!!!

Join us Thursday, September 2, 8 pm

(We'll have cake!)

September’s Spotlight Cabaret marks the official one-year anniversary of APT’s monthly cabaret and piano bar. Along the way we've added new faces to the cast and seen the audience grow stronger each month, not only in attendance, but in their performances as well. Come celebrate with us on September 2 as we continue the fun and head into the next year with familiar tunes, and some new twists as well.

As usual, doors open at 7 for pre-show dinner and drinks. The show runs from 8-9:30, followed by an open mic, where audience members take the spotlight. Bring your own music or choose from our selection … or just sit back and enjoy the performance!

$5 cover and two-drink minimum (includes all bar drinks, soft drinks and bottled water.) Parking is available behind the Brew Works and on Hamilton Street.

Allentown Brew Works 812 W. Hamilton St., Allentown

September Garden Party

Tickets are going fast!!!

Sunday, September 19 from 3-7 pm

We are selling just 100 tickets to our garden party on Sunday, September 19 from 3-7 pm at 1536 West Walnut Street, the gracious Queen Anne home and garden of Jason Custer, Tim Lewis and Matt Stitzer in West Allentown. At the party you can count on live cabaret music and a sneak peak at our upcoming main-stage production of Hamlet, A Rock Experience.We'll have lots of food from local caterers and restaurants, wine and refreshments, door prizes galore, and the perfect setting for meeting and greeting. Josh Neth will close the evening with his one-man performance of The Tell-Tale Heart.

So get your tickets while they last! Advance discount tickets ($22) are available by calling 1-888-895-5645, by emailing info@allentownpublictheatre.com, or at one of these locations:

Casting Call

For Shows 6-11 pm on Fridays & Saturdays, October 8-30; & Sunday, October 31

Allentown Public Theatre is casting volunteer actors to perform at Devil’s Folly Haunted Barn in Salisbury Township. Shows run 6:00-11:00pm, Friday and Saturday nights beginning October 8, with an added performance on Sunday, October 31. Casting all ages and types.

Interested performers should inquire at info@allentownpublictheatre.com or by calling 1-888-895-5645

Scary Sinfonia

Saturday, October 30

If you dare, save Saturday night, October 30, for a haunting performance! Back by popular demand, Pennsylvania Sinfonia presents its second annual Scary Sinfonia at Allen Organ in Macungie. In a guest performance, Allentown Public Theatre ups the fright factor with the ghost scene from our upcoming Hamlet, A Rock Experience. Also, Joshua Neth (APT's artistic director) will deliver his riveting interpretation of Edgar Allan Poe's Tell-Tale Heart. Bring out your inner goblin and come in costume if you like.

Allentown Public Theatre

info@allentownpublictheatre.com