‘The Prince of Egypt’ coming to Holmes Center for the Arts

Local performers will bring DreamWorks musical to the stage

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Holmes Center for the Arts will present DreamWorks’ “The Prince of Egypt” June 25-29 at The Center Stage in Millersburg.

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Published June 9, 2026 - 9:12 a.m.

Holmes Center for the Arts will present DreamWorks’ “The Prince of Egypt,” a musical based on the animated film.

Directed by Jaime White, the production tells the story of Moses through music and performance.

Performances will take place at 6:30 p.m. June 25, 26, 27 and 29 and 2 p.m. June 28 at The Center Stage at Holmes Center for the Arts, 5200 state Route 39, Millersburg.

The production features a cast of local performers and is intended for audiences of all ages.

Tickets are on sale now and may be purchased online at www.holmescenterforthearts.org. For more information, call 330-473-2879.

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