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Uptown Knauer Performing Arts Center enriches the cultural, economic, and civic life of our community by presenting exceptional live theater, music, dance, film, and educational programs—all in the heart of West Chester’s Historic District.

Uptown Access

Uptown’s New
Membership Program

Pinkalicious the Musical

Pinkalicious the Musical

Musical Theatre
January 9 – 18

My Cousin Vinny

My Cousin Vinny

Movie
Monday, Jan. 12 @ 7:00 PM

Joe Conklin Comedy Show

Joe Conklin

With Special Guests Norm
Klar & Brendan Donegan
Thursday, Jan. 15 @ 7:30 PM

BOSTYX

BOSTYX

The Ultimate
Boston Styx Tribute
Friday, Jan. 16 @ 7:30 PM

Green Book

Green Book

Movie
Monday, Jan. 19 @ 7:00 PM

Sugar Mountain

Sugar Mountain

Sugar Mountain
A Tribute to Neil Young
Friday, Jan. 23 @ 7:30 PM

AAAROH – A Rise Through Rhythm (Dance Festival)

AAROH Dance Festival

A Rise Through Rhythm
RENTAL
Sunday, Jan. 25 @ 5:00 PM

Dare To Declare Premiere

Dare To Declare

Red Carpet Premiere
And Watch Party
Monday, Jan. 26 @ 5:00 PM

Magical Mystery Doors

Magical Mystery Doors

A Tribute to The Beatles,
Zeppelin & Doors
Thursday, Jan. 29 @ 7:30 PM

Glen Tickle Tries to Be a Person

Glen Tickle

Tries to Be a Person
Comedy
Friday, Jan. 30 @ 7:30 PM

Dan Tyminski Solo

Dan Tyminski

Bluegrass Legend
Live Music
Saturday, Jan. 31 @ 7:30 PM

Harriet

Harriet

Movie
Monday, Feb. 2 @ 7:00 PM

Rachel Harris: One Woman Over The Line

Rachel Harris

One Woman Over the Line
Dance
February 6 & 8

Nellie McKay

Nellie McKay

Original Music
Saturday, Feb. 7 @ 7:30 PM

Driving Miss Daisy

Driving Miss Daisy

Movie
Monday, Feb. 9 @ 7:00 PM

Academy of Vocal Arts – Sentimental Journey

Sentimental Journey

The Great American
Songbook
Friday, Feb. 13 @ 7:30 PM

Moonstruck

Moonstruck

Movie Event
Saturday, Feb. 14 @ 8:00 PM

America’s Sweethearts

America’s Sweethearts

Live Music
Sunday, Feb. 15 @ 4:00 PM

All The President’s Men

All The President’s Men

Movie
Monday, Feb. 16 @ 7:00 PM

DCDC Company – Winter 2026 Showcase

DCDC Company

Winter 2026 Showcase
RENTAL
Sunday, Feb. 22 @ 3:00 PM

2026 Future Stars Benefit

FUTURE STARS BENEFIT

2026 Uptown Studio
Annual Fundraiser
Saturday, Mar. 14 @ 12:30 PM

Seamus Kennedy In Concert

Seamus Kennedy

with Raven and Red
Irish Music & Comedy
Sunday, Mar. 15 @ 4:00 PM

Andy Gross: Are You Kidding Me?

Andy Gross

Are You Kidding Me?
Comedy Meets Magic
Friday, Mar. 20 @ 7:30 PM

Classic Stones Live

Classic Stones Live

The Complete Rolling
Stones Tribute Show
Saturday, Mar. 21 @ 7:30 PM

Masterworks 2: Songs Without Borders

Masterworks 2

Songs Without Borders
RENTAL
Sunday, Mar. 22 @ 3:00 PM

Mamma Mania!

Mamma Mania!

A Tribute to ABBA
Friday, Mar. 27 @ 7:30 PM
Saturday, Mar. 28 @ 7:30 PM

Caro Pierotto Rooted in Rhythm

Caro Pierotto

Rooten In Rhythm
Original Music
Saturday, Apr. 11 @ 7:30 PM

John Jorgenson Bluegrass Band

J2B2

John Jorgenson
Bluegrass Band
Sunday, Apr. 12 @ 4:00 PM

The Last Five Years

The Last Five Years

Musical Theatre
April 17 – 19

Willy Wonka Jr.

Willy Wonka Jr.

Musical Theatre
May 1 – 3

The Prom

The Prom

Musical Theatre
May 15 – 17