Hershey Theatre

Located in downtown Hershey, this magnificent theater has established itself as the area’s premier performing arts center, presenting the finest in touring Broadway shows, classical music and dance attractions and world-renowned entertainers.

Hershey Theatre was conceived by Milton Hershey in the early twentieth century. Lancaster architect C. Emlen Urban drew the plans for the Community Center Building in 1915; however, it was built between 1929 and 1933 as part of Mr. Hershey’s “Great Building Campaign” of the Great Depression. Dedicated in September 1933 during the town’s 30th anniversary celebration, the $3 million Community Center – and its star occupant, the Hershey Theatre – soon became center stage to the world’s leading performers and shows. From its inception, the theatre was designed to be a beautiful place for Central Pennsylvanians to gather and enjoy a wide assortment of entertainment.