Positioned just a few miles east of Lancaster in the city of Paradise, the Rainbow Dinner Theater has been entertaining guests since 1984. This dinner theater can accommodate about 300 guests and features tiered seating. All of the performances at the Rainbow are comedies, and the company's website offers a rating of each show so that parents can decide if the performance is appropriate for their children. The menu at this dinner theater is seasonal, but always includes an all-you-can-eat buffet offering at least four main dishes and a variety of vegetables, desserts and beverages. The Rainbow is open every month of the year except January. Performances take place on Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings, with some matinees and twilight shows.
Rainbow Dinner Theater
3065 Lincoln Highway East
Paradise, Pennsylvania 17562
717-687-4300
rainbowdinnertheatre.com
Timbers Dinner Theatre is approximately 20 miles north of Lancaster in the city of Mount Gretna. For more than 50 years, this dinner theater has featured musical theater performances in a scenic, woodland setting. All shows at the Timbers are appropriate for the entire family. Food offerings include a dinner and lunch buffet, as well as a full menu with items like filet mignon and chicken portabella. Weekly specials are also available. The Timbers Dinner Theatre is open for lunch and dinner, Wednesday through Saturday. The restaurant can accommodate large groups, parties and banquets with advance notice. Though the restaurant is open year round, musical theater performances are seasonal.
Timbers Dinner Theatre
350 Timber Road
Mount Gretna, Pennsylvania 17064
717-964-3601
gretnatimbers.com
Entertaining patrons for more than 20 years, the Dutch Apple Dinner Theater in Lancaster can accommodate 380 guests. This theater performs a variety of genres, including comedies, dramas and musicals. The Dutch Apple also offers matinee performances of children's shows that appeal to kids of all ages. The buffet at this dinner theater focuses on classic American cuisine, with offerings like carved prime rib and Dijon pork tenderloin. In addition, the theater is equipped with special banquet rooms that can accommodate large groups with customized catered menus. The Dutch Apple Dinner Theater is open Tuesday through Saturday throughout the year. Twilight performances take place each Sunday.
Dutch Apple Dinner Theater
510 Centerville Road
Lancaster, Pennsylvania 17601
717-898-1900
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