Explore the Magic of Lancaster's Sight & Sound Theatre
Towering sets, talented actors, elaborate costumes, inspiring music, cutting-edge special effects, and live animals — this is what you'll witness when you attend a performance of biblical proportions at Sight & Sound Theatre in Lancaster. Located just a short drive from The Lancaster Bed and Breakfast, Sight & Sound immerses its audiences in the power of faith and hope with every larger-than-life stage show it produces. Since its humble beginnings four decades ago, the theater has been redefining the possibilities of live entertainment with its innovative approach to storytelling and commitment to quality.
Sight & Sound Theatre was founded by Lancaster County natives Glenn and Shirley Eshelman, who started out by showing slide shows of Glenn's scenic photography set to music at local churches. Over five decades, their vision grew, and today, Sight & Sound is a masterpiece of architecture, with its grand foyer, towering columns and ornate decor setting the stage for the spectacle to come. As you enter the 2,000-seat auditorium, you're greeted by a massive, 300-foot panoramic stage that wraps around the audience and has the ability to accommodate sets four stories tall.
Once the lights dim and the curtains rise, get ready to be transported to distant lands and ancient times. Sight & Sound is known for its innovative stagecraft, which brings Bible stories to life in ways that defy imagination. From intricately detailed sets that span multiple levels to cutting-edge special effects that dazzle the senses, every aspect of the production is carefully orchestrated to create a sense of wonder and awe. Each Sight & Sound show takes roughly three and a half years to develop and produce, highlighting the immense scale of each production. Taking the stage in 2024 is one of the Bible's most powerful stories, "Daniel."
The story of “Daniel” is one of unwavering faith amidst adversity, which allows it to resonate amongst people of all cultures, generations and levels of previous exposure to the Bible. Through the trials and triumphs of navigating his new life, Daniel exemplifies courage, integrity and an unwavering devotion to his beliefs even after experiencing many tests of his faith. As audiences witness his journey from being exiled into captivity to prominence, they are inspired to confront their own challenges with resilience and resolve.
From meticulously crafted costumes to mesmerizing special effects, every detail of the show is designed to captivate the audience and ignite the imagination. With a cast of talented performers, each bringing their characters to life with complexity and authenticity, and an original soundtrack composed and recorded by renowned world-class orchestras, this production promises to be a theatrical spectacle like no other.
Whether you’re a seasoned theater-goer or experiencing live theater for the first time, “Daniel” is an experience that will stay with you long after the curtain falls. When you plan your getaway at The Lancaster Bed and Breakfast, don’t miss your chance to be a part of this epic journey. Secure your tickets to witness the larger-than-life magic of “Daniel” unfold on stage at Sight & Sound.