Due to popular demand, we have added an Encore Screening (Film Only): Saturday, January 3 at 7:00 pm

Film + Music Event – Two showings: 3:00 pm and 7:00 pm (Both are SOLD OUT)

Newly released film, You Got Gold: A Celebration of John Prine, captures a star-studded tribute to the legendary songwriter, filmed in October 2022 at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium. The event brought together acclaimed artists, friends, and family to share behind-the-scenes stories and perform classic songs, honoring Prine’s enduring legacy.

Prine, widely celebrated as one of America’s greatest songwriters, captivated millions of fans and earned the admiration of icons such as Bonnie Raitt, Brandi Carlile, Tyler Childers, Lucinda Williams, Dwight Yoakam, Jason Isbell, and Bob Weir, among many others, who are featured in the film performing on the Ryman stage for this special celebration of his life and music.

Live music provided during the December 27 events by local musicians and produced by community volunteer Karen Valentine will enhance this film tribute to one of the greatest folk and country songwriters.

Film website: https://www.yougotgoldmovie.com/

Film run time: 90 minutes. Age Rating: Unrated.



General admission. Doors open 30 minutes before showtime. Advanced purchase encouraged; online sale end 1 hours before showtime. Popcorn, candy, soft drinks available for purchase (no outside food or drinks please).

A Community-Requested Film Screening

Orwell: 2+2=5 is a 2025 documentary film produced, written, and directed by Raoul Peck. It follows the career of George Orwell, particularly the lessons from his novel Nineteen Eighty-Four and how his political observations are still relevant today. Damian Lewis narrates the film as Orwell.

Through archive photos, newsreels, film clips, and notorious speeches, Raoul Peck investigates how early 20th century authoritarianism still echoes in contemporary life, especially during ongoing conflicts threatening democracy and public liberties.

Filmmaker Raoul Peck is best known for his 2017 film, I Am Not Your Negro, a documentary about author James Baldwin, which was nominated for an Oscar for Best Documentary and won the BAFTA for Best Documentary.

Admission is Pay-What-You-Can (suggested $10 to $15/ticket). Your ticket payments help pay for the Opera House’s operating costs and make it possible for us to continue offering films, lectures and other programs. Thank you to Dr. Raymond and Mrs. Phyllis Smock who generously paid for the public performance license needed to screen this film to our community.

Year Released: 2025

Rating: R

Runtime: 2 hours

The historic Shepherdstown Opera House is a cozy vaudeville-style theater — advance reservations encouraged. Doors open 30 minutes before showtime. Popcorn, candy, soft drinks, beer & wine available for purchase (no outside food or drinks please). Lobby, theater & restroom are wheelchair accessible.

Hearing-impaired? Download the app AudioFetch on your phone (iPhone or Android) for use with Bluetooth-enabled hearing aids. More information available on OperaHouseLive.com.

“Rounding Third”

A play by Richard Dresser

Presented by the Town Run Theater Company

Artistic Director: Joe Yates

ROUNDING THIRD is the tumultuous journey of two Little League coaches through an entire season, from their first tentative meeting to the climactic championship game. The audience is the stand-in for the team, so the coaches speak directly to the audience about competition, character, punctuality, and the importance of wearing the right equipment. This is a play that was first produced to rave reviews at the Contemporary American Theater Festival in Shepherdstown. It’s a funny, family-friendly show, suitable for all ages.

Don is the tough, blue-collar, win-at-all-costs veteran coach whose son is the star pitcher. Michael is a newcomer both to the town and to baseball. He’s a corporate executive, or lacky, depending on one’s perspective, who agrees to be Don’s assistant because he wants a special activity with his son, who’s never played baseball before.

Despite their differences, Michael and Don form an uneasy alliance for the benefit of the team. And over the course of exhilarating victories, heartbreaking defeats, and interminable rain-outs, the two men battle over how to lead the team. Michael believes that the job of the coaches is to shield the kids from the intense pressure of competition while making sure everyone has a good time. Don thinks they should be teaching the kids how to win.

By the end of the play, Don’s personal life has come crashing down around him and he’s forced to see both his son and the team in a different light. And Michael must confront an unfamiliar but powerful sensation: he really wants to win.

General Admission, Recommended for all ages

Advance purchase strongly recommended to ensure selection of performance.

Ticket Prices (including taxes and ticketing fees):

Advance Purchase: $23.30 ($20 ticket plus 7% sales tax & ticketing fees)

At Door Purchase: $28.65 ($25 ticket plus 7% sales tax & ticketing fees)

Pay-What-You-Can Performance: Friday, January 9

Doors open 30 minutes before showtime.

The historic Shepherdstown Opera House is a cozy theater that seats a maximum of 100 patrons— advance ticket purchase encouraged. Beer, wine, soft drinks and snacks for sale during the performance (ID required for beer & wine purchase, no outside food or drinks please). Lobby, theater & restroom are wheelchair accessible.

Join us for the U.S. premiere of the film Privacy People!

The Film: Privacy People explores varied interpretations of what privacy is and why it is important to individuals and societies. Focusing on the events that raised cultural awareness of big data and surveillance, the film reflects on the common refrain that “privacy is dead.”

The story is told by some of the world’s most prominent experts from government, industry, academia, and civil society. Beyond the concept of privacy, the film examines how the “privacy profession” came to exist: who took up these roles, how the field has grown, and the important challenges ahead given the rapid march of technology especially AI.

Post-Film Discussion: A discussion with Q&A will follow the film, featuring filmmaker Stephen Bolinger and other privacy leaders (including Shepherdstown Opera House Co-Owner Harriet Pearson who appears in the film).

Pre-Film/Post-Film Fun: The Shepherdstown Opera House is located in the heart of Shepherdstown, West Virginia – about 90 minutes from the DC beltway. Everyone who buys a ticket will be emailed additional information on pre- and post-film meetups and other things to do in and around the lovely historic town of Shepherdstown: dining and drinks, lodging, historic sites, art, nature/hikes/walks, shopping.

Admission is Pay-What-You-Can (suggested $15/ticket). Ticket proceeds go toward Shepherdstown Opera House operating costs and make it possible for us to continue offering films, lectures and other programs to the community.

Year Released: 2025

Runtime: 77 minutes plus discussion

Many thanks to our sponsors and promotion partners whose help enables us to host this event:

Sponsor – Cisco

Promotion Partner – Future of Privacy Forum

Special thanks to London-based filmmaker Stephen Bolinger for allowing us to screen his film and for joining us live via Zoom for a post-film discussion.

The historic Shepherdstown Opera House is a cozy vaudeville-style theater that seats 100 people. Advance reservations encouraged to ensure seating. General Admission. Doors open 30 minutes before showtime.

Popcorn, candy, soft drinks, beer & wine available for purchase (no outside food or drinks please). Lobby, theater & restroom are wheelchair accessible.

Hearing-impaired? Download the app AudioFetch on your phone (iPhone or Android) for use with Bluetooth-enabled hearing aids.

More information available on OperaHouseLive.com.

Inter Alia

a new play by Suzie Miller

captured on film during a live performance by London’s National Theater Live

Oscar-nominated Rosamund Pike (Gone Girl, Saltburn) is Jessica in the much-anticipated next play from the team behind Prima Facie.

Jessica Parks is a smart Crown Court Judge at the top of her career. Behind the robe, she is a karaoke fiend, a loving wife and a supportive parent. When an event threatens to throw her life completely off balance, can she hold her family upright?

Writer Suzie Miller and director Justin Martin reunite following their global phenomenon Prima Facie, with this searing examination of modern motherhood and masculinity.

Age Rating: Treat as R

Running Time: 120 minutes

General admission

The historic Shepherdstown Opera House is a cozy vaudeville-style theater that seats 100 — advance reservations encouraged. Doors open 30 minutes before showtime. Online reservations end 2 hours before showtime. Popcorn, candy, soft drinks, beer & wine available for purchase (no outside food or drinks please). Lobby, theater & restroom are wheelchair accessible.

A Shepherdstown Film Society Selection

Moonstruck (1987)

In her Academy Award winning role, Cher, while waiting for her timid fiance to decide between her and his mother, falls in love with her fiance’s estranged brother (Nicolas Cage), a bakery worker with a love of opera and life. Supporting actress Olympia Dukakis and screenwriter John Patrick Shanley also won Oscars in this comedy classic.

Post-film discussion: Facilitated discussion follows the film for those who wish to stay. Discussion leader TBD.

A generous community member’s sponsorship has defrayed part of the costs of this event. Thank you for paying what you can to support the Film Society at the Shepherdstown Opera House.

Year Released: 1987

Rating: PG

Runtime: 102 minutes

General admission (“pay what you can”)

The historic Shepherdstown Opera House is a cozy vaudeville-style theater — advance reservations encouraged. Doors open 30 minutes before showtime. Online reservations end 1 hour before showtime. Popcorn, candy, soft drinks, beer & wine available for purchase (no outside food or drinks please). Lobby, theater & restroom are wheelchair accessible.

Audience favorite Ginada Piñata returns to the Opera House!

Ginada Piñata taps the influences of funk, fusion, and electronica to create a stylistic collage which truly sets them apart. The band consists of Sam Jannotta (keys), Ken Bussey (guitar), Jesse Shultzaberger (drums) and Matthew Lewis (Bass). Since their inception, Ginada Piñata has excelled at generating hard driving grooves while musically mining the soul of the moment. With two full length releases, and performances at hundreds of festivals, clubs and events, their drive is to produce a live show which consistently entertains, excites and inspires the listener.

Website: https://ginadapinata.com/

General Admission – All Ages

Doors open 7:30 pm

The historic Shepherdstown Opera House is a intimate space with upholstered theater seats AND a dance floor. Advance ticket purchase encouraged. Online sales end 1 hour before showtime. Beer, wine, soft drinks and snacks for sale during the performance (ID required for beer & wine purchase, no outside food or drinks please). Lobby, theater & restroom are wheelchair accessible.

A Shepherdstown Film Society Selection

My Twentieth Century

Awarded the Camera d’Or for best first feature at the Cannes Film Festival, Hungarian trailblazer Ildikó Enyedi’s My 20th Century is a luminous, unconventional fairy tale. Two twins, Lili the anarchist and Dóra, a luxurious woman of loose morals, are separated as young girls. Their lives proceed on opposing tracks until their paths reconnect on the Orient Express with Mr. Z. who loves them jointly. Defiantly in pursuit of happiness and in retreat from the “mass murdering century,” they are all entranced by Thomas Edison’s inventions and drunk on the miracle of existence. Among the greatest of cinematic debuts, My 20th Century introduced the world to Enyedi (On Body and Soul), who remains a vital, distinctive artist into the 21st century.

Post-film discussion: Facilitated discussion follows the film for those who wish to stay. Discussion leader TBD.

A generous community member’s sponsorship has defrayed part of the costs of this event. Thank you for paying what you can to support the Film Society at the Shepherdstown Opera House.

Year Released: 1989

In Hungarian with English subtitles

Rating: Unrated

Runtime: 90 minutes

General admission (“pay what you can”)

The historic Shepherdstown Opera House is a cozy vaudeville-style theater — advance reservations encouraged. Doors open 30 minutes before showtime. Online reservations end 1 hour before showtime. Popcorn, candy, soft drinks, beer & wine available for purchase (no outside food or drinks please). Lobby, theater & restroom are wheelchair accessible.

Life of Pi

by Yann Martel, adapted by Lolita Chakrabarti

directed by Max Webster

Puppetry, magic and storytelling combine in a unique, Olivier Award-winning stage adaptation of the best-selling novel.

After a cargo ship sinks in the middle of the vast Pacific Ocean, a 16-year-old boy named Pi is stranded on a lifeboat with four other survivors – a hyena, a zebra, an orangutan and a Royal Bengal tiger. Time is against them, nature is harsh, who will survive?

Filmed live in London’s West End and featuring state-of-the-art visuals, the epic journey of endurance and hope is bought to life in a breath-taking new way for cinemas screens.

Age Rating: Treat as PG-13

Running Time: 150 minutes (including intermission)

General admission

The historic Shepherdstown Opera House is a cozy vaudeville-style theater that seats 100 — advance reservations encouraged. Doors open 30 minutes before showtime. Online reservations end 2 hours before showtime. Popcorn, candy, soft drinks, beer & wine available for purchase (no outside food or drinks please). Lobby, theater & restroom are wheelchair accessible.

A Shepherdstown Film Society Selection

Lost in Paris

Lost in Paris is a 2016 French-Belgian comedy about Fiona, a Canadian librarian who travels to Paris to help her Aunt Martha. Upon her arrival, Fiona discovers her aunt has disappeared and, after a series of mishaps, is left with no money or identity documents. She then meets Dom, a charming but homeless man, and their adventures ensue amidst the backdrop of Paris. 

Post-film discussion: Facilitated discussion follows the film for those who wish to stay. Discussion leader TBD.

A generous community member’s sponsorship has defrayed part of the costs of this event. Thank you for paying what you can to support the Film Society at the Shepherdstown Opera House.

Year Released: 2016

In English and French

Rating: Unrated

Runtime: 83 minutes

General admission (“pay what you can”)

The historic Shepherdstown Opera House is a cozy vaudeville-style theater — advance reservations encouraged. Doors open 30 minutes before showtime. Online reservations end 1 hour before showtime. Popcorn, candy, soft drinks, beer & wine available for purchase (no outside food or drinks please). Lobby, theater & restroom are wheelchair accessible.

“A Doll’s House”

A play by Henrik Ibsen

Presented by the Town Run Theater Company

Artistic Director: Joe Yates

Company Members: Joe Yates, Homer Speaker, Emily Wanger, Sarah Ward and Richard Yates

Our production of Henrik Ibsen’s timeless classic about self-discovery and independence is inspired by the 2022 Broadway revival, which stripped the stage of all scenery and props, smashing the boundary between the 19th century and today. The play follows Nora Helmer as she begins to question the roles imposed on her by society and family—setting the stage for one of theater’s most famous exits.

General Admission – All Ages - Advance purchase strongly recommended to ensure availability

Ticket Prices (including taxes and ticketing fees):

Advance Purchase: $23.30 ($20 ticket plus 7% sales tax & ticketing fees)

At Door Purchase: $28.65 ($25 ticket plus 7% sales tax & ticketing fees)

Pay-What-You-Can Performance: Friday, April 10

Doors open 30 minutes before showtime.

The historic Shepherdstown Opera House is a cozy theater that seats a maximum of 100 patrons— advance ticket purchase encouraged. Beer, wine, soft drinks and snacks for sale during the performance (ID required for beer & wine purchase, no outside food or drinks please). Lobby, theater & restroom are wheelchair accessible.

A Shepherdstown Film Society Selection

Eleanor the Great

In Eleanor The Great, June Squibb brings to vivid life the witty and proudly troublesome 94-year-old Eleanor Morgenstein, who after a devastating loss, tells a tale that takes on a dangerous life of its own. Scarlett Johansson’s directorial debut is a comically poignant exploration of how the stories we hear become the stories we tell.

Post-film discussion: Facilitated discussion follows the film for those who wish to stay. Discussion leader TBD.

A generous community member’s sponsorship has defrayed part of the costs of this event. Thank you for paying what you can to support the Film Society at the Shepherdstown Opera House.

Year Released: 2025

Rating: PG-13

Runtime: 98 minutes

General admission (“pay what you can”)

The historic Shepherdstown Opera House is a cozy vaudeville-style theater — advance reservations encouraged. Doors open 30 minutes before showtime. Online reservations end 1 hour before showtime. Popcorn, candy, soft drinks, beer & wine available for purchase (no outside food or drinks please). Lobby, theater & restroom are wheelchair accessible.

If you saw them perform at the Opera House last year, you know Kurt Crandall and True Story bring it all: talent, skills, and GREAT sound! We are thrilled to welcome these fine blues musicians back on Saturday, May 16. Get your tickets now!

Music has taken Kurt throughout the United States with stops in Kansas City, Washington, D.C., Macon, Chicago, Seattle and most recently Richmond, Virginia. In DC Kurt played regularly with Jesse James Brown (former bass player for Bo Diddley). Kurt relocated to the Deep South, where he spent three years playing with the Macon Blues All-Stars which included several alumni from Otis Redding’s band. Kurt left Georgia and moved to Chicago to immerse himself in the city’s storied blues scene as well as travel nationally and internationally to promote his debut album – True Story. During his tenure in Chicago, he landed on the regular rotation at the House of Blues, Shaw’s Crabhouse, Andy’s Jazz Club, Wise Fools Pub and Smoke Daddy and played with blues heavyweights Dave Specter, Kenny Smith, Barrelhouse Chuck and Jimmy Sutton.

Bio/Music: KurtCrandall.com

General Admission – All Ages

Doors open 7:00 pm

The historic Shepherdstown Opera House is a cozy theater that seats 100 — advance ticket purchase encouraged. Online sales end 2 hours before showtime. Beer, wine, soft drinks and snacks for sale during the performance (ID required for beer & wine purchase, no outside food or drinks please). Lobby, theater & restroom are wheelchair accessible.

“We Will Not Be Silent”

A play by David Meyers

Presented by the Town Run Theater Company

Artistic Director: Joe Yates

Company Members: Joe Yates, Homer Speaker, Emily Wanger, Sarah Ward and Richard Yates

Based on the true story of Sophie Scholl and the White Rose resistance group, this powerful drama explores the courage of young people who risked everything to speak out against Nazi tyranny in World War II Germany. The play had its world premiere in 2017 at the Contemporary American Theater Festival, and was later pulled from circulation by the playwright when he felt it was being commercialized. We have obtained special permission directly from the playwright to bring this play back to Shepherdstown, marking the debut performance of the rewritten script.  

General Admission – All Ages - Advance purchase strongly recommended to ensure availability

Ticket Prices (including taxes and ticketing fees):

Advance Purchase: $23.30 ($20 ticket plus 7% sales tax & ticketing fees)

At Door Purchase: $28.65 ($25 ticket plus 7% sales tax & ticketing fees)

Pay-What-You-Can Performance: Friday, May 29

Doors open 30 minutes before showtime.

The historic Shepherdstown Opera House is a cozy theater that seats a maximum of 100 patrons— advance ticket purchase encouraged. Beer, wine, soft drinks and snacks for sale during the performance (ID required for beer & wine purchase, no outside food or drinks please). Lobby, theater & restroom are wheelchair accessible.

In 2026, the Opera House will AGAIN host the MANHATTAN SHORT Film Festival!

MANHATTAN SHORT Film Festival: You Be the Judge!

Discover your inner film critic by casting your vote for Best Film and Best Actor in the 28th Annual MANHATTAN SHORT Film Festival. You’ll join film lovers in over 500 venues across the globe gathering between 9/24-10/4 to see the Ten Finalists in this year’s event. With past finalists garnering Oscar nominations and short films continuing to move into the Hollywood mainstream, come see this entertaining program featuring the best short films in the world today! Printed ballots supplied upon entry.

We will show MANHATTAN SHORT selections three times this year: Friday night, Saturday night, and Sunday afternoon. Each screening will present the SAME films – select just one screening (or see them multiple times!).

MANHATTAN SHORT began in 1998, when founder Nicholas Mason gathered an audience of 200 people and showed 16 short films on a screen mounted to the side of a truck on Mulberry Street, Little Italy, New York City. A year later the Festival moved uptown to Union Square Park NYC, where audiences grew to love the annual event. From these humble beginnings, MANHATTAN SHORT has now transformed into a worldwide phenomenon. Celebrating its 29th birthday in 2025, MANHATTAN SHORT is the only film festival on the planet to unfold simultaneously, in more than 500 cinemas on six continents, bringing over 100,000 film-lovers in all corners of the globe together for one week, via the next generation of filmmakers.

Program runs approximately 140 minutes.

General admission

The historic Shepherdstown Opera House is a cozy theater that seats 100 — advance reservations encouraged. Doors open 30 minutes before showtime. Popcorn, candy, soft drinks, beer & wine available for purchase (no outside food or drinks please). Lobby, theater & restroom are wheelchair accessible.