Welcome to the Pines Dinner Theatre, the Lehigh Valley's premier professional dinner theatre.
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09/12/2024
We've had a number of folks ask when tickets go on sale for our upcoming shows, so we figured we'd keep everyone in the loop. Tickets for "White Christmas," 2025 season tickets, and gift cards are available now! Individual tickets for our 2025 season go on sale to the general public on October 1!
You can grab your tickets on our website at pinesdinnertheatre.com, by calling our box-office Wednesday through Friday, 12 pm - 5 pm, or by visiting us at the theatre for our first pop-up ticket sale on Saturday, October 5 from 12 pm -4 pm!
We can't wait to entertain you at our new location!
09/10/2024
As we get closer to our opening for "White Christmas" we just wanted to take a moment to give a shout-out to all our contractors who are rocking it getting the theatre ready. The progress made over the past few weeks is nothing short of amazing, and these guys are making it happen!
We'll see you real soon at the brand new Pines Dinner Theatre!
08/27/2024
It's a great day when we discovered that Google Maps street view has been updated with imagery of our new sign! Lots of progress is being made on our new location, and we'll be announcing our first pop-up ticketing date shortly!
08/23/2024
WARNING: Long post ahead!
It’s been a bit since we’ve updated everyone on our new location for the Pines, and, quite frankly, it was because we didn’t have much information to share.
A number of folks have asked what was delaying our opening. We ran into a major bottleneck with the interior layout of the space. The company we hired to complete the construction plans ended up needing five months to finalize the design, and after that we needed the design approved by Third Party. By the time everything was said and done, we ended up having to do three revisions of the plans, with each revision taking about a month to get drafted and then finally after our third revision, approved. All in all, we spent approximately eight months JUST on the design phase of the project!
Now that we have that major hurdle behind us, things are moving at a much faster pace. The city of Allentown has approved our plans, very quickly issued us our building permit, and work has already begun to transform the space into our new theatre. We’ve approved the construction schedule, and barring any unforeseen craziness, we plan to be open in our new location for “White Christmas!”
At this point, we’re still working out details of “Always…Patsy Cline.” Every show we present requires us to pay a fee to a licensing company granting us permission to do the production. Unfortunately, because of the subject matter of the show, we are not only dealing with the licensing company, we also have to deal with the demands of the estate of Patsy Cline. The estate has very stringent regulations that need to be followed, and as such, we don’t have the flexibility that we would have with a different show title. As soon as we have details to announce concerning this show, we will let everyone know.
All of us here at the Pines want to thank everyone for your patience and understanding as we navigate this transition. Just a year ago, in our wildest dreams, we would never have expected to lose our former home of 14 years so abruptly. But, we’ve done the best we can to move forward with the next chapter of the Pines, and we thank you for all your well wishes and good mojo that you’ve sent our way. We are pushing as hard as we can to get open as soon as possible, and we all hope you understand that we are just as frustrated as you when we have to shuffle shows and performances around in response to delays and challenges of the fit-out of our new location.
So, at the end of the day, all of us again thank you from the bottom of our hearts for all the support over the past few months. We know the wait has been longer than anticipated, but the end result will be worth it! We’ll see you real soon at our new location!
08/14/2024
We just wrapped up today's performance of "Under the Boardwalk" with a full house and a standing ovation from an amazing audience! Don't miss your chance to see this high-energy show, featuring all your favorites from the 50s and 60s. This is our last weekend of performances, and we still have some good seats left for our afternoon performances on Friday and Saturday.
Grab your seats at pinesdinnertheatre.com
We can't wait to see you "Under the Boardwalk" for our last weekend of shows!
08/13/2024
We are so excited for our upcoming season! Even though we had to delay some productions to 2025, we can't wait to share this amazing line-up of shows with you! 2025 season tickets are on sale now, and seats to the general public will go on sale October 1.
For season tickets, or more information about our 2025 season check out pinesdinnertheatre.com
Even though we know you'll love all our shows in 2025, which one is your favorite?
08/07/2024
Who's ready for our 2025 season announcement?!? We have a great season of shows planned for next year, and we can't wait to share with you!
07/26/2024
It's a great weekend to beat the heat with us at "Under the Boardwalk!" Our audiences have been loving the show, so grab your tickets today and find out why!
Tickets and info at pinesdinnertheatre.com
07/12/2024
It's opening day of "Under the Boardwalk!" Do you have your tickets yet? Don't miss out on this high-energy show featuring all your favorites from the 50's and 60's.
Great seats are still available for our 6:30 pm seating tonight.
Grab your tickets now at pinesdinnertheatre.com
07/10/2024
We have a great way to beat the heat this summer! Join us at "Under the Boardwalk," playing a limited engagement at Delta by Marriot. We'll keep you nice and cool while we entertain you with a sizzling show that will have you singing along all night long. Seating is limited, so don't wait to grab your seats before it's too late!
More info and tickets at pinesdinnertheatre.com
We'll see you under the boardwalk for this hign-energy musical!
Photo from our 2021 production.
07/08/2024
Check it out! Our new sign got installed this morning! For those of you who are keeping track of details, we mentioned last December that our old sign would be re-hung at our new location. But, it turned out that we needed a bigger sign!
06/18/2024
Lots of stuff is happening! More construction work has progressed on our new location, and we just started rehearsals for "Under the Boardwalk" playing this summer at Delta by Marriott, and the show is going to be amazing. Grab your tickets today, because seating is limited!
Grab tickets at pinesdinnertheatre.com
Photo is from our 2021 production of Under the Boardwalk at our old theatre!
06/12/2024
We wanted to take a moment to reach out and share some progress updates with our new location for the Pines Dinner Theatre. While progress is happening, as with all good things, our opening is taking longer than anticipated. At this point, we are currently anticipating a fall opening for our new location with “Always…Patsy Cline,” and we can’t wait.
As we continue to prepare the new location, we are excited to announce that we have again partnered with Delta by Marriott hotel in Breinigsville to present “Under the Boardwalk” for a limited engagement this summer.
We hope you'll spend some time with us at the beach at "Under the Boardwalk!"
Get tickets and learn more here: pinesdinnertheatre.com
05/13/2024
It may not look like much, but a major step towards our re-opening is in the works as we speak. The new HVAC units are on the roof and being installed! While this may not look very exciting, this gets us that much closer to being open and entertaining you all again, and we can't wait!
05/07/2024
We've had quite a few questions about our menus for upcoming shows, so we figured what better way to keep everyone updated than by sharing some of our favorites that will be on upcoming menus.
Today we start with our delectable French onion soup! Featuring a hearty beef broth with sauteed onions, topped with a seasoned slice of French baguette, with melted mozzarella and Swiss cheese, this made-from-scratch soup is the perfect complement to your meal.
If you want to see more of what's on the menu for our upcoming shows, head on over to pinesdinnertheatre.com and visit our "shows and menus" page!
We can't wait to entertain you at our new location, opening this summer!
05/03/2024
Time sure flies while you’re having fun, and it’s hard to believe it’s already May! While we were having a blast presenting our murder mystery at Delta by Marriott, we continued to work with our designers and contractors on our new location for the Pines. But, despite assurances by the “experts” when we started this journey, things have been taking longer than anyone could have ever imagined. As we’ve been saying to guests at the murder mystery, “we’ll open our new location when it’s ready!” We know this is frustrating, and trust us, we want nothing better than to announce a specific opening date, but at this point, we’re not sure exactly when that will be beyond sometime this summer. We are so appreciative of your support as we push towards opening, and as soon as we have more details, we will share them with you. No matter when our opening date takes place, the new theatre location will be amazing, and we absolutely can not wait to share the next chapter of the Pines Dinner Theatre with you!
04/27/2024
Thank you to everyone who came out to auditions today. The talent was amazing and we can’t wait get on stage and start working on our first show at our new location! And now…on to our last two performances of “George Jetson’s Intergalactic Cosmic Caper!”
04/27/2024
Today is a busy day in Pines Dinner Theatre land. We have auditions for our upcoming shows today from noon until 2 pm, and then two performances of "George Jetson's Intergalactic Cosmic Caper," all taking place at Delta by Marriott in Breinigsville! We are looking forward to seeing everyone at auditions, and then entertaining two great audiences for the evening. See y'all today!
And for those of you who have been putting off getting tickets, we do still have some seats left for today's shows. Grab your seats at pinesdinnertheatre.com because today is your last chance to catch our murder mystery!
04/18/2024
We are thrilled to announce auditions for our 2024 season of shows here at the Pines!
Auditions will be held Saturday, April 27 from 12 pm - 2 pm at Delta by Marriott, 7736 Adrienne Drive, Breinigsville, PA 18103.
We are casting for "Footloose the Musical," "Breaking Up is Hard to Do," and "White Christmas."
All auditions are by appointment only. To schedule an audition, please email Stacey Yoder at [email protected]
Please prepare 16 to 32 bars of a vocal selection to perform. Make sure your music is clearly marked and in the correct key. An accompanist will be provided. Please no pre-recorded tracks or a ca****la auditions.
A short movement/dance combination will be taught.
Auditions will be held in half-hour blocks. Any callbacks will be individually scheduled for a later date.
All roles are paid.
We look forward to seeing you at our auditions on April 27!
04/10/2024
As we get closer to opening our new location, we thought we'd share with you what our seating chart will look like. Just like before, we offer private tables (green) and communal tables (blue), along with a variety of seating options. The dining area will feature three different levels ensuring a great view of the stage, with ramps between all levels (no more steps!). Which will be your favorite table to enjoy dinner and a show?
Tickets will be going on sale just as soon as possible, and we can't wait for you to experience the new Pines Dinner Theatre this summer!
04/05/2024
We've got another weekend of "George Jetson's Intergalactic Cosmic Caper" coming up, and we can't wait to head back to the future in this immersive comedy mystery! Because the audience picks the killer, it's a different show every performance. Grab your tickets today for this hilarious dinner and show being hosted by our friends at Delta by Marriott in Breinigsville!
Tickets and info at: pinesdinnertheatre.com
04/03/2024
Lots of things are happening behind the scenes here at the Pines as we work toward our summer opening at our new location! Today, we're thrilled to share our menus for all our upcoming shows on our (finally!) mobile friendly website! Head on over to pinesdinnertheatre.com and click or tap any of our show titles to see all the yummy things coming your way in 2024!
03/29/2024
As you're all recovering from guessing our location, we want to remind everyone that we have some great seats available for our murder mystery comedy show this Saturday! And remember, if you have relatives visiting for the holiday, and you're not sure what you want to do with them, this show is perfect. We've got some yummy food and a funny show, and you won't need to worry about entertaining them for the evening!
Grab your tickets here -> pinesdinnertheatre.com
Don't forget, this show is at Delta by Marriott so don't go to our new location just yet! We're opening there this summer!
03/20/2024
Finally, it’s officially official! We’re thrilled to announce the location of our new theatre at the Shops at Cedar Point, 315 S. Cedar Crest Blvd. Formerly the Pistachio’s restaurant many years ago, we have been busy creating the brand new Pines Dinner Theatre! Featuring the same intimate atmosphere, we’re able to present even better shows, along with our unique guest experience!
Thank you to everyone who participated in our game; we’ll be reaching out to all our winners in the next few days. If you don’t hear from us, never fear! We have PDT swag for everyone who participated. Just come visit us at one of our pop-up ticket events throughout the next few months. While you're picking up your goodies, you can also grab tickets for an upcoming performance, purchase gift cards, or even just say hi!
We are so excited to begin this new chapter of the Pines, and we are so grateful that you are coming along for the ride! See you this summer!
03/18/2024
First of all...THANK YOU for your patience waiting for the final hint for our new location! As with any great story, before you can get to the happy ending, there is always a ....dum, dum, duummmmm...plot twist! And, wow, did we ever have a plot twist thrown our way! But, despite the "excitement" of the past 46 days, we are happy to say that we will be officially announcing our new location on Wednesday! But, before we do that, as promised (albeit a bit later than we anticipated) here is the FINAL hint for our new location...
"Ah, nuts. We know you're hanging from a tree turning red trying to guess our location."
We're sure some of you have figured it out already, but if you haven't, never fear...we're making our official announcement on Wednesday.
We absolutely can not wait to entertain you at our NEW location, opening this summer!
02/09/2024
We know, we're slipping on the hints, but we've been super busy behind the scenes working through thousands of details for our new location...so without further ado...here's our next hint.
We love to brush our teeth with Crest as we sit under a tall cedar.
We're almost ready to reveal our new location, and we know you're ready as well! Soon....soon!
02/05/2024
We're having a cosmic blast sharing "George Jetson's Intergalactic Cosmic Caper" with our guests here at Delta by Marriott. It's not to late to join in the fun with immersive murder mystery parody, playing most weekends at the hotel. Tickets are available on our website and include the show, buffet dinner, taxes, and gratuity!
Grab your tickets today at pinesdinnertheatre.com
02/02/2024
Our ghost light burns on our stage for the final day at our 17th Street location. While we're sad to close this chapter of the Pines, we are even more excited for the next one! Preparations are moving along at a brisk pace, and we can not wait to welcome you with open arms to our new location, opening this summer!
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And just like that, after four sold out shows in three days, "Route 66" took it's final bow this weekend. Thank you to everyone who got to experience the show...we hope you had as much fun watching as we had performing for you. But don't worry, we'll be back in two weeks with "The Wedding Singer!"
Sure, we've been a bit quiet on Facebook the past few days, but we have been anything but quiet here at the theatre. We just started rehearsals for "Route 66," and if you haven't grabbed your tickets yet, you're in for a treat. We've got four incredibly talented performers who are getting ready to take you on an unforgettable road trip down Route 66. This high-octane musical revue features 30 classics including “Dead Man’s Curve,” “King of the Road,” “Little Old Lady from Pasadena,” “Beep Beep,” “Six Days on the Road,” “Little GTO,” “Fun, Fun, Fun,” and many more. Even though we're still putting finishing touches on the production, here's a quick sneak peak of today's music rehearsal featuring our talented, multi-instrumentalist performers!
Learn more and get tickets at pinesdinnertheatre.com
And we're open for our first show of our 2023 season! Come and join the fun at "Summer Lovin'" in this immersive comedy murder mystery. As always dinner is served from our a la carte menu during the show. Grab your tickets at pinesdinnertheatre.com
I Left My Heart, A Salute to the Music of Tony Bennett
Don't miss this fabulous salute to the incomparable Tony Bennett, only at the Pines Dinner Theatre! We can't wait for you to experience "I Left My Heart, A Salute to the Music of Tony Bennett," now through October 23.
Order your tickets at pinesdinnertheatre.com
Transforming the Pines Dinner Theatre for Lucky Lindy's Not So Lucky Landing
Pump Boys and Dinettes - Alex Burnette as L.M.
Pump Boys and Dinettes - Melinee Wilson as Rhetta Cupp
Pump Boys and Dinettes - Abigail Garrigan as Prudie
Rock Around the Clock at the Pines Dinner Theatre
Escape the ordinary at the Pines Dinner Theatre
Yankee Doodle Dandy at the Pines Dinner Theatre
Yankee Doodle Dandy opens this Friday only at the Pines!
Did You Know? Discover Lehigh Valley features Pines Dinner Theatre
It’s amazing to think that all of us at the Pines are celebrating our 16th year entertaining guests from all across the country. Looking back, we never in our wildest dreams would have expected our little theatre to grow into such a vibrant and exciting experience.
But, to talk about the Pines Dinner Theatre, we have to go back in time just a bit to before the Pines was even a figment of our founders’ imagination. Back in the summer of 1996, theatre producers Bev and Larry Blatt were approached by the Kutztown German Festival to stage a production of “Plain and Fancy” as an additional activity for the festival. While the show was a hit artistically, the festival couldn’t justify the cost, and after one summer, “Plain and Fancy” was pulled from the Festival schedule. Undeterred, the Blatts mounted the show on their own, renting the local high school auditorium and producing the show on their own. This single production turned into summer seasons, and by 1999, the Blatts opened their own theatre, including an all-you-care-to-eat PA Dutch family style meal just up the street from the original performance of “Plain and Fancy.”
Fast forward a few years to Blatt’s Dinner Theatre entering its 7th season. Bev and Larry were ready for a break, and decided to retire from the entertainment business. And that is when the Pines was created. Oliver Blatt, along with Stacey Yoder started a new company to continue the legacy of Blatt’s Dinner Theatre, but under a different name. Enough elements of the experience changed that the decision was made to create a new dining and show experience.
So, in the fall of 2005, The Pines Dinner Theatre (yes, at one point “The” was part of the official name) opened in Slatington with a production of “Smoke On the Mountain.” After hundreds of performances, the Pines had finally outgrown its location, and work began in earnest to find a new home. After months of searching and even more months of work of renovations, the Pines Dinner Theatre opened at its current location in the heart of the West End Theatre District in Allentown on January 28, 2010.
Nine seasons later, we’ve been honored as one of the top ten unmissable dinner theatres in the country by culturetrip.com, one of the top sixteen theatres in the country by Group Travel Leader, along with a number of accolades from local publications for both our shows and our food. We’ve entertained hundreds of thousands of guests over the course of over fifty productions in our intimate theatre.
All that being said, we still go back to the opening statement that we said to our very first employees when we opened in Slatington. “We will never be the biggest dinner theatre, and we may not have the biggest stage or the largest dining room, but we will provide the best guest experience to every patron. Every time.” We’ve stuck with that mantra from opening day, and we’re proud to stick with it until the day the final curtain comes down.
Welcome to the Pines Dinner Theatre, the Lehigh Valley’s most unique dining and show experience. We’re so glad you’re here!
