THE CICADA FESTIVAL IS BACK!

The entire Original Mt. Gretna Cicada Music Festival committee is excited to announce our outstanding 2025 line-up!  Look forward to seeing you for some "Music on the Mountain!"

Purchase tickets day of performance at the Mt. Gretna Playhouse box office starting at 6PM - CASH ONLY

Tickets are available by mail order only. 

Orders received after August 1 will be held at our Box Office WILL CALL.

All tickets are reserved seats & handicap seating is available upon request

Monday, August 4

The Greatest Love of All

Whitney Houston’s musical legacy is brought to life in this critically acclaimed tribute show described as “mind-blowingly spot on”

This two-hour production will fill you with joy, nostalgia and wonderment as it takes you on a heartfelt journey through Houston’s greatest hits including ‘I Will Always Love You’, ‘I Wanna Dance With Somebody’, ‘How Will I Know’, ‘One Moment in Time’, ‘I Have Nothing’, ‘Run to You’, ‘Didn’t We Almost Have It All’, ‘Greatest Love of All’, ‘I’m Every Woman’, ‘Queen of the Night’, ‘Exhale (Shoop Shoop)’, ‘Million Dollar Bill’ and more.

The Greatest Love of All has wowed audiences across the UK, Europe, Middle East, Asia, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand, and continues to gather glowing reviews worldwide.

*Not associated with the Estate of Whitney Houston.

Tuesday, August 5

Living the Dream Tour by Chris Ruggiero

Chris Ruggiero takes his audences on a journey through the golden age of rock and roll,
breathing new life into the timeless music of the 1950”s, 60’s and 70’s. Chris first came to
national attention when he performed in concert on the PBS-TV’s coast-to-coast broadcast specials.

Wednesday, August 6

The Everly Brothers Experience

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The Zmed Brothers based out of Nashville Tennessee have celebrated the pivotal music and history of the Everly Brothers legacy with enthusiastic crowds all across the US and overseas in numerous prestigious venues.

SOLD OUT -- Thursday, August 7

The Lords of 52nd Street

Back by popular demand -- Billy Joel's original band presents his classic hits.

SOLD OUT -- Monday, August 11

Three American Troubadours: Taylor, Simon, and King

The best music of James Taylor, Carly Simon, and Carol King.
Produced by Oscar and Golden Globe winner Franke Previte.

SOLD OUT -- Tuesday, August 12

Beginnings

Celebration of the music of Chicago

Bringing an authentic Chicago experience to the Playhouse stage

ALL SHOWS START AT 7:30 -- BOX OFFICE OPENS AT 6:00

All seats for the Playhouse performances are reserved & priced at $25.00

LAST CHANCE!

DON'T FORGET OUR SPECIAL PERFORMANCES FROM THE WONDERFUL...

Information is available on the "Special Performance" page of our website.  The dates are Thursday, June 13 and Friday, June 14, both at 7:30.  Please see that page for all additional information.

ORIGINAL MOUNT GRETNA CICADA MUSIC FESTIVAL

MISSION STATEMENT

The Original Mount Gretna Cicada Festival seeks to provide outstanding, fun, and memorable events for music enthusiasts in Central Pennsylvania.  Our small, highly dedicated organization is composed exclusively of non-paid volunteers.  As such, operational costs are kept to a minimum, permitting affordable ticket prices while still enabling significant financial support to local charities.