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Review: ASSASSINS at Susquehanna Stage
by Jason Davis - October 28, 2024


What did our critic think of ASSASSINS at Susquehanna Stage?

Submissions Close 10/31 for Nominations for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Central Pennsylvania Awards
by BWW Awards - October 28, 2024


Time is running out to submit nominations for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Central Pennsylvania Awards. Don't miss Thursday's October 31st deadline!

Review: MISERY at Twin Valley Players Colonnade
by Andrea Stephenson - October 27, 2024


Throughout the production, the lights, sound, props, and projections are beautifully designed, illustrating not only the mood of the scene, but also the passing of time. Overall, the cast handles this intense thriller well, keeping audiences at the edge of their seats.

Review: THE PIANO LESSON at Lancaster Shakespeare Theatre
by Rich Mehrenberg - October 27, 2024


I am grateful that the company has decided to celebrate more non-traditional stories for a more diverse audience. Performances run now through November 1st. Let’s do this again soon!

Review: THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW at Gettysburg Community Theatre
by Andrea Stephenson - October 27, 2024


The set is perfectly creepy, and the lighting, complete with candles hanging from the ceiling, sets the mood. While the entire cast brings an energetic and exciting performance, the Phantoms really bring the show to life. Overall, the cast and crew of The Rocky Horror Show at GCT is sure to be an audience favorite!

Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company To Perform At Susquehanna University
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 25, 2024


Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company will present SONG OF THE PHOENIX at Susquehanna University. Discover the fusion of martial arts and poetry through dance in this captivating performance. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

ILLUMINATION Returns to Prima Theatre
by Stephi Wild - October 23, 2024


Prima Theatre has announced the return of Illumination, an immersive candlelight concert that promises to elevate holiday celebrations this season. Running from November 22 through December 22, 2024, Illumination offers audiences a fresh and refined holiday experience in a serene and intimate setting.

Fulton Theatre To Present Disney's FROZEN
by A.A. Cristi - October 22, 2024


The Fulton Theatre has announced its highly anticipated holiday production of Disney's Frozen, one of the show's first regional produtions. Fnd out who's who in the cast and how to get tickets.

THE LARAMIE PROJECT is Coming to DreamWrights in November
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 22, 2024


DreamWrights Center for Community Arts will present THE LARAMIE PROJECT, exploring the aftermath of Matthew Shepard's murder and its impact on the Laramie community. Learn how to purchase tickets.

MICKEY'S SEARCH PARTY Comes to GIANT Center Next Year
by Stephi Wild - October 22, 2024


Disney On Ice will return to GIANT Center with a seven-show run of ‘Mickey’s Search Party’ from Thursday, February 20, 2025, to Sunday, February 23, 2025.  

Review: CLUE at The Belmont Theatre
by Jason Davis - October 22, 2024


Get ready to laugh out loud! Clue, the latest offering from The Belmonte Theatre in York, PA, is always a hilarious hit, and this production is no exception. With a witty and ridiculous script that keeps audiences guessing, the talented cast elevates the already comedic material into a riotous evening of theater.

INTIMATE EXPOSURES Comes to The Reading Theater Project
by Stephi Wild - October 22, 2024


The Reading Theater Project has announced the first production of Illuminate, its 2024-25 theater season: Intimate Exposures by D.W. Gregory, a play with music inspired by the work of Reading photographer William I. Goldman.

PAW PATROL LIVE! A MIGHTY ADVENTURE is Coming To GIANT Center In Hershey
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 21, 2024


PAW Patrol Live! 'A Mighty Adventure' is set to entertain families at the GIANT Center in Hershey. Discover the thrilling new stage show featuring beloved characters and action-packed adventures. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Last Chance To Submit Nominations for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Central Pennsylvania Awards
by BWW Awards - October 21, 2024


Time is running out to submit nominations for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Central Pennsylvania Awards. Don't miss next week's October 31st deadline!

Review: DARK NIGHTS 3 at Hersheypark
by Jessica Crowe - October 21, 2024


For the third year in a row, Hersheypark is coming in strong with their attempt to become a premier destination in Central PA for spooky Halloween fun...

Review: RIDE THE CYCLONE at Open Stage
by Andrea Stephenson - October 20, 2024


Ride the Cyclone is a fascinating exploration of the dichotomy between what we project to the world and who we really are, what makes life worth living, and the importance of memory. It’s the perfect show for spooky season, and the perfect show for Open Stage.

Review: LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS at Keystone Theatrics At The Playhouse At Allenberry
by Andrea Stephenson - October 20, 2024


Little Shop of Horrors is a show that continues to capture the audience’s imagination, and with stunning choreography and stellar acting, this production at Keystone Theatrics does not disappoint.

Review: THE LARAMIE PROJECT at TAFE: Theatre Arts For Everyone
by Sandra Harberger - October 19, 2024


The 12 cast members for “Laramie Project” used simple costume changes and props to portray more than 60 different characters in a series of interviews between Moisé Kaufman and the Tectonic Theater Project Company. Using 4 different entrances to the stage, the cast wove the emotional story of Matthew Shepherd life and death.

Cirque Du Soleil's OVO to Offer 25% Off Select Tickets For Hershey Engagement During Fall Sale
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 17, 2024


Cirque du Soleil's OVO will return to Hershey's Giant Center in March 2025, offering 25% off select tickets. Experience a vibrant acrobatic journey into the world of insects. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Submit Nominations for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Central Pennsylvania Awards – 2 Weeks Left!
by BWW Awards - October 16, 2024


There are just two weeks left to submit nominations for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Central Pennsylvania Awards. The 2024 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024.

Review: DIAL M FOR MURDER at Little Theatre Of Mechanicsburg
by Andrea Stephenson - October 13, 2024


Every element of this production is crafted to heighten the suspense of this intense murder mystery. If you enjoy psychological mysteries with the kind of twists that will have you questioning what you think you know, get your tickets for Little Theatre of Mechanicsburg’s Dial M for Murder.

Review: THE MOUSETRAP at Gettysburg Community Theatre
by Andrea Stephenson - October 13, 2024


Each of these actors has clearly thought carefully about their character’s personality and history, crafting their posture, gait, gestures, and expressions to bring out their character’s quirks. The Mousetrap is a delightfully twisty mystery that will keep audiences guessing right up to the very end.

Appell Center Achieves Prestigious KultureCity Certification, Furthering Commitment To Inclusivity
by Blair Ingenthron - October 12, 2024


KultureCity, a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting inclusivity and accessibility for individuals with sensory needs, has announced the achievement of the Appell Center for the Performing Arts for its commitment to creating sensory-inclusive spaces.

Gamut Theatre Group Presents Gilbert & Sullivan's THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE
by A.A. Cristi - October 11, 2024


Gamut Theatre will present its Signature Fall Play, an operetta, Gilbert & Sullivan's The Pirates of Penzance. See photos from the production.

ALICE IN WONDERLAND Comes to DPAC
by Stephi Wild - October 11, 2024


DPAC will bring the family fun and surreal silliness of Alice in Wonderland to the DAHS stage this autumn. In this adaptation by Anne Coulter Martens, as the curtain rises, Alice slides into view at the end of her long fall down the rabbit-hole.


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