Interactive
Dinner Theater

Held in Victorian Mount Hope Mansion, this unique setting is the perfect backdrop for this one-of-a-kind theatrical dining experience.

Dinner Menu

Interactive
Dinner Theater

Enjoy the holiday characters and carolers inside the Mansion along with some traditional Christmas tales tableside as you dine.

Cast of Characters

Interactive
Dinner Theater

A theatrical experience that guests will long remember!

Stories & Carols

The 2022 Holiday Dinner Theater at Mount Hope on the grounds of Mount Hope Estate & Winery kicks off on November 7 and continues Fridays, Saturdays, select Sundays, and select Weekdays through December 23. Please note: all dates, times and information are subject to change.

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Holiday Dinner Theater

Christmas Present Leads to Christmas Future

The 2022 performances of the Holidays at Mount Hope Holiday Dinner Theater will be this events' final public shows. Tour and travel operator performances will continue to be offered. A magical new outdoor event is being planned on the grounds of the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire for the 2023 Christmas Season 2023!
Please join us for the final performances of the Holiday Dinner Theater in the Mansion November 7-December 23 (performances run Fridays, Saturdays, select Sundays and select weekdays). Stay tuned for details as the magic of the Holiday season takes over the Renaissance Faire for Christmas 2023. Dates and times listed below subject to change. Follow us on Facebook @PaRenFaire or join the Royal Email List for news and updates.

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Ticket Information

General Admission: $59.95
Please Note: There is no children's price for this event.

  • Reservations are encouraged, as there are a limited amount of tickets and perfromances may sell out quickly.
  • Tickets will be available for purchase on the Virtual Box Office.
  • Meal choice must be made at time of ticket purchase. Learn more about Meal Selections here.
  • Use the calendars to view the times by date and cast rotation schedule, or click here for a PDF of the calendars.
  • For the latest news and upates, please check back to the website closer to the event and follow us on Facebook @PaRenFaire or join the Royal Email List.

Group Reservations

Discounts are available for groups of 15 or more through Mount Hope's Group Sales Department. This unique and exciting experience makes the perfect setting for our group outing! Private and/or mid-week performances can be scheduled for larger groups! To reserve your spot or to learn more, please visit PaRenFaire.com/Groups

Ticket Exchange Policy

  • A $7.50 per ticket fee will be charged for any exchange of dinner theater tickets and must be paid at the time the ticket exchange is made.
  • Exchange requests must be made by calling the Box Office (717-665-7021), Mon-Fri, 9AM-4PM. The order number and new date must be provided at the time of request.
  • Exchanges cannot be made into a sold-out performance day.
  • Exchanges will not be made from one event to another.
  • Tickets do not transfer from one year to a future year. Unused expired tickets are null and void.
  • Exchange Requests will not be honored after the date appearing on the tickets.
  • Complimentary Tickets cannot be exchanged.
  • Theater tickets will not be exchanged without fee due to weather. Should a show be cancelled, guests will be notified in advance of the cancellation. Exchanges will only be honored after a total show cancellation by Mount Hope.

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Reservations are encouraged as tickets sell out quickly.

General Admission: $59.95 • Please note there is no children's price for this event.

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2022 Dinner Theater in the Mansion

Menu option must be chosen at time of ticket purchase. Menu subject to change without notice. No substitutions.

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Traditional Meal

Served Appetizers
House-Made Cranberry Meatballs
First Course
Christmas Salad with Fresh Greens, Orange Slices, Roasted Pistachios, Dried Pomegranate, Feta Cheese & House Apple Vinaigrette
Main Course
Smoked Carved Frenched Turkey with Pan Gravy Served with Candied Yams & Roasted Root Vegetables
Dessert
English Christmas Trifle

Vegan Meal

Served Appetizers
Vegan/Gluten Free Meatballs
First Course
Christmas Salad with Fresh Greens, Orange Slices, Roasted Pistachios, Dried Pomegranate & House Apple Vinaigrette
Main Course
Mushroom Risotto Served with Candied Yams & Roasted Root Vegetables
Dessert
Sorbet

Gluten Free Meal

Served Appetizers
Vegan/Gluten Free Meatballs
First Course
Christmas Salad with Fresh Greens, Orange Slices, Roasted Pistachios, Dried Pomegranate, Feta Cheese & House Apple Vinaigrette
Main Course
Smoked Carved Frenched Turkey (No Gravy) Served with Candied Yams & Roasted Root Vegetables
Dessert
Sorbet

Beverages

After Dinner Sample of Chef's Choice Wine or Spirit for Guests 21+

Assorted Sodas, Warm Apple Cider, Swashbuckler Beer, Mount Hope Wine, Signature Cocktails & Lancaster County Cider Available for Purchase at the Cash Bar

Complimentary Self-Serve Coffee (Regular & Decaf), Self-Serve Hot Tea & Water Also Available

Menu option must be chosen at time of ticket purchase. Menu subject to change without notice. No substitutions.

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Stories & Carols

Celebrate the Holidays with the friendly and character-filled staff of the Mount Hope Children's Library! The quirky staff is eagerly awaiting all the guests of their Christmas party held in their whimsical mansion of a library. They are especially excited for their guest of honor, and author of the world-famous book "The Wizard of Oz": L. Frank Baum! Join them and your fellow guests for joyous Christmas carols, rousing parlor games, a scrumptious holiday meal, and your hosts even have a special performance planned for after dessert! Feel like a kid again and celebrate Holidays at Mount Hope! Please Note: Each show is interactive and unique. Stories & Carols below are subject to change.

Stories:

  • "A Christmas Carol…the Christmas Carol"
      Based on "A Christmas Carol" by Charles Dickens
  • "The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus"
      by L. Frank Baum

Carols:

  • Carol of the Bells
  • Joy to the World
  • O Come All Ye Faithful
  • Angles We Have Heard On High
  • And More…


Cast Information

Sit back and enjoy the show as the cast performs some of your favorite classic stories in each of the festively decorated dining rooms. Guests will long remember this heart-warming experience. Please check back for cast lists, or follow us on Facebook @PaRenFaire or join the Royal Email List to stay up to date on all the latest news. This year features two talented casts. Please click here for Green & Red Cast rotation schedules.



Red Cast

Giavanna Mariano

Wendy Barry

Giavanna Mariano
Jordan Bell

Polly Lewis

Jordan Bell
Audrey Ney

Maud Baum

Audrey Ney
Nick Wasileski

L. Frank Baum

Nick Wasileski
Pete Hedberg

Scooter Henson

Pete Hedberg
Joe Penn

Neil Caroline

Joe Penn


Green Cast

Harper Labrozzi

Wendy Barry

Harper Labrozzi
Christina Coulter

Polly Lewis

Christina Coulter
Alexis Amarante

Maud Baum

Alexis Amarante
Alex Stompoly

L. Frank Baum

Alex Stompoly
Jake Dailey

Scooter Henson

Jake Dailey
Jonathan Handley

Neil Caroline

Jonathan Handley


Frequently Asked Questions

If you have any other questions that have not been answered below, please contact our business offices at 717-665-7021, Monday through Friday, 9AM-4PM or visit our formal comment, question and feedback page to submit an inquiry.

General Information

The event is located inside Mount Hope Mansion on the grounds of Mount Hope Estate, home of the PA Renaissance Faire. The street address is 2775 Lebanon Rd. Manheim, PA 17545. Holidays at Mount Hope: Dinner Theater kicks off on November 7 and continues through December 23, 2022 (Dates & Times listed on this page are subject to change). For more information on specific show times, please visit the Dates & Tickets Page.
There is plenty of free parking all around the Mansion within walking distance.
Please note: Entree option must be chosen at the time of ticket purchase (Choose one of two options). For full details on all menu choices, please visit Dining Section.
The Mansion bar will be open for drink purchases during the duration of the performances. Select Swashbuckler Ales, Mount Hope Wines, Lancaster County Ciders, Signature Cocktails and non-alcoholic drinks will be available at the bar. Specific bar menu options will be available the day of the performance.

Please Note: If you are visibly intoxicated, we reserve the right to no longer serve you alcohol. If you become a disturbance during the performance, we will ask you to leave the Mansion without issuing a refund.
While the ticket price does not include gratuity, any tip left by you to the hosts is at your discretion. Like any restaurant, gratuities are a special way for you to acknowledge service provided to you and should refelct your satisfaction with the service.
Various hotels in the area are available. Please visit our In the Area Page for specific information.
As a courtesy to others, video/audio recording and photography are strictly prohibited during the show. Photos are permitted before introductions.
You may carry your cell phone with you during the performance, but please make sure to turn it off as a courtesy to others. If you need to make or retrieve a call, please excuse yourself to our front porch for the duration of the call.
The dress code is casual to business casual. The storyline changes each year, and guests are welcome to dress in time period appropriate attire, but it is not required.
Animals are not allowed in the Mansion except for service animals while performing their qualifying services.
Children are welcome to attend, but require a ticket due to the limited capacity of the dinner theater experience. Please note there is no children's price for this event.
Please be respectful of the actors. We invite our guests to interact with the actors, but be mindful of their personal space and real human feelings. These dedicated professionals work to build interactive, magical environments for our guests and any form of intimidation, threat or harm to an employee or other guests will never be tolerated.

Ticket Information

With your admission ticket you receive entry into a unique and interactive Holiday theater experience, which includes your 3-course meal. Select non-alcoholic beverages are also included in your ticket price.
You can purchase advance tickets at the Virtual Box Office. It is advised to buy the tickets in advance, as performances sell out quickly.
Please note that doors will open 15 minutes prior to the show start time. Please allow yourself enough time to check in.
All sales are final. There are no refunds, exchanges, or cancellations.

Conditions of Ticket Sale

NO REFUNDS OR EXCHANGES. Event tickets are non-refundable, non-exchangeable and not for resale. Once a ticket has been scanned at the Front Gate upon entry, it is voided and no longer holds any value. The Faire does not monitor any guests’ level of participation or length of stay. Refunds are not available to guests who choose to leave. The bearer of an event ticket agrees to hold blameless and harmless Mazza Vineyards, Inc. or any of its affiliates, in the event of personal injury or loss or damage to property. The holder of the ticket assumes all responsibilities for any risk of bodily harm or loss of property sustained while attending the event, and waives all rights to lay claim for damages resulting from any cause whatsoever either before, during or after the event. You must be 21 or older to purchase or consume Alcohol.

Your ID will be verified before being served alcohol. Outside food, drink and pets are not permitted. You hereby consent to the reasonable search for alcoholic beverages, drugs, or firearms. You further consent to the use of your image or likeness incidental to any display, transmission, or reproduction of the event.

Management reserves the right to refuse admission or eject any person whose conduct is deemed by management to be disorderly or who fails to comply with the terms and conditions of these conditions of ticket sale.
  • A $7.50 per ticket fee will be charged for any exchange of dinner theater tickets and must be paid at the time the ticket exchange is made.
  • Exchange requests must be made by calling the Box Office (717-665-7021), Mon-Fri, 9AM-4PM. The order number and new date must be provided at the time of request.
  • Exchanges cannot be made into a sold-out performance day.
  • Exchanges will not be made from one event to another.
  • Tickets do not transfer from one year to a future year. Unused expired tickets are null and void.
  • Exchange Requests will not be honored after the date appearing on the tickets.
  • Complimentary Tickets cannot be exchanged.
  • Theater tickets will not be exchanged without fee due to weather. Should a show be cancelled, guests will be notified in advance of the cancellation. Exchanges will only be honored after a total show cancellation by Mount Hope.
Performances occur as scheduled. In the event of extreme weather conditions, guests will be notified in advance of any changes.

Mansion Information

Smoking is prohibited in the Mansion. If you need to go out to smoke during the performance, please note that the doors will lock behind you.
Outside food and drink items are NOT permitted in the Mansion with the exception of water.
Yes, Holidays at Mount Hope Dinner Theater performances are ADA accessible. There is handicapped parking available at the Wine Shop, just follow the directional signs that lead you to that area when you arrive.

Please go to the Wine Shop and inform the staff that you require the handicapped accessible entrance to the rear of the Mansion. You will be directed where to go to enter the building.
Cars are permitted to stay parked in the lot overnight if the driver has been drinking and has found another way home. Camping is not permitted in the parking lot of the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire.
There are restrooms located inside of the Mansion and the Wine Shop. Staff will be happy to point you in the right direction!
Items found during or after the event will be kept in the Wine Shop (717-665-7021 ext 300).

Contact Mount Hope

Use the form below or email: RoyalSPK@PaRenFaire.com
Please Note: Office Hours are Mon-Fri, 9AM-4PM