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ACT 1 DESALES UNIVERSITY

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The Children's Hour
The Children's Hour
2/20 - 3/2/2025


Based on an 1810 Scottish court case, Lillian Hellman’s first play is set at the struggling Wright-Dobie School for Girls. When the two administrators of ...

DeSales University Dance Ensemble Concert 2025


With a roster of impressive guest choreographers and our accomplished faculty, the annual Dance Ensemble Concert showcases a fusion of talent, creativity, and artistry. This ...

Singin' in the Rain
Singin' in the Rain
4/24 - 5/4/2025


Harken back to a time in 1920s Hollywood when the “Jazz Singer” and talking pictures became all the rage, and silent film actors and actresses ...


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Review: A 1940'S CHRISTMAS CAROL at The Musical Box Theatre


by Sandra Harberger - December 13, 2024

What I loved about the show was the way you felt transported back to 1943 as the live audience for the radio broadcast complete with an “applause” sign that lights up when it’s time to clap. You got to see how they made sound effects on air, and Mathew Szekeres did a great job as “Buzz” with all the...

Review: OTHER DESERT CITIES at Susquehanna Stage


by Jason Davis - December 09, 2024

Other Desert Cities may not be a play you’ve heard of, but it is certainly one you won’t want to miss. The Susquehanna Stage production of this contemporary drama is a powerful representation of Jon Robin Baitz’s sharp, emotionally charged script. While it’s only a 'Christmas play' in the same way D...

Review: BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at Keystone Theatrics At The Playhouse At Allenberry


by Andrea Stephenson - December 08, 2024

This entire production of Beauty and the Beast is everything that fans of the story could hope for. The cast and crew of Keystone Theatrics have put together a performance this reviewer could see over and over again....

Review: THE NUTCRACKER REIMAGINED at TAFE: Theatre Arts For Everyone


by Sandra Harberger - December 08, 2024

At TAFE: Theatre Arts for Everyone, Christmas has begun with their holiday show for the 2024 season. “The Nutcracker Reimagined” is onstage from December 6th to 14th. “The Nutcracker Reimagined” was written and directed by Diane Crews, and it is an adaptation of “The Nutcracker and the King Mouse,” ...

Review: CONEY ISLAND CHRISTMAS at DreamWrights


by Sandra Harberger - December 07, 2024

Iris Lewin portrayal of the older Shirley Abramowitz was sweet with moments of humor. Eva Jarret played the younger Shirley, and she brought her “Loudest Voice” to the role. Her parents were played by Zachary Claghorn and Isabell Amadio with authentic Jewish accents and mannerisms. Isabell Amadio na...

Review: 'TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS at Little Theatre Of Mechanicsburg


by Andrea Stephenson - December 01, 2024

The cast, crew, and creative team of ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas at Little Theatre of Mechanicsburg present a show that is full of heart and hope, bringing light, life, and warmth to the stage....

Review: HAMILTON at Hershey Theatre


by Rich Mehrenberg - November 29, 2024

This production retains the same charm and value as what I have seen before, while adding a few additional tweaks to make it special. ...

Review: WHO'S HOLIDAY! at Open Stage


by Sandra Harberger - November 24, 2024

Open Stage is presenting “Who’s Holiday!” from November 23rd to December 22nd under the direction of Chris Gibson and starring the talented Rachel Landon. Rachel Landon’s portrayal of adult Sally Who is hilarious, raw, and outrageous. After five years, she has honed her craft! She speaks flawlessly ...

Review: A DOG'S LIFE at Hanover Little Theatre


by Andrea Stephenson - November 22, 2024

What did our critic think of A DOG'S LIFE at Hanover Little Theatre?...

Review: THE MUSICAL COMEDY MURDERS OF 1940 at Oyster Mill Playhouse


by Rich Mehrenberg - November 18, 2024

In summary, The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940 was a great introduction to Oyster Mill.  I look forward to getting back to this venue soon....

Past Shows

Mr. Dickens' Hat
Mr. Dickens' Hat
11/21 - 12/8/2024


In Victorian London, it is the shortest day and the longest night of the year—the Winter Solstice, December 21. Mr. Dickens’ Hat tells the tale ...

Emerging Choreographers Concert 2024


Act 1 opens the dance season with the artistic and powerful choreography of our talented Dance majors. This concert celebrates the beauty of human movement ...

The Servant of Two Masters
The Servant of Two Masters
10/10 - 10/20/2024


Truffaldino, a servant obsessed with his own hunger and well-being, seizes an opportunity to possibly earn an extra dinner by becoming servant to a second ...

Little Shop of Horros
Little Shop of Horros
9/26 - 10/6/2024


Winner of the 1983 Drama Desk Award for Best Musical, Little Shop of Horrors is horror comedic fun. Mushnik's Skid Row flower shop is on ...

The Drowsy Chaperone
The Drowsy Chaperone
4/24 - 5/5/2024


Music and Lyrics by Lisa Lambert and Greg Morrison Book by Bob Martin and Don McKellar Directed by Valerie Joyce Musical Direction by Nancy Moser ...

DeSales University Dance Ensemble Concert 2024


Artistic Director: Angela Sigley Grossman March 15 to March 17, 2024 The annual Dance Ensemble Concert showcases an exciting blend of new and innovative choreographic ...

Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella


Music by Richard Rodgers Lyrics and Original Book by Oscar Hammerstein II New book by Douglas Carter Beane Directed by Amanda Pasquini Musical Direction by ...
Comedy

Holiday Show

Emerging Choreographers Concert 2023


Artistic Director: Julia Mayo The dance season opens with the outstanding choreography of our talented dance majors. This exciting concert celebrates the beauty of human ...

Intimate Apparel
Intimate Apparel
9/27 - 10/8/2023


Act 1 DeSales University is pleased to announce that Lynn Nottage’s emotional and poignant Intimate Apparel, will be the opening production of its 54th season.

Crumbs From the Table of Joy
Crumbs From the Table of Joy
10/14 - 10/24/2021


By Lynn NottageDirected by Paris Crayton IIIIt is 1950 and the Crump family have just arrived to live in Brooklyn from Pensacola, Florida. The father, ...

Virtual Crumbs From the Table of Joy


By Lynn NottageDirected by Paris Crayton IIIStreaming October 23rd starting at 10:00AM until 9:59AM October 24thIt is 1950 and the Crump family have just arrived ...

Pride and Prejudice
Pride and Prejudice
9/29 - 10/10/2021


Based on the novel by Jane AustenAdapted by Jon JoryDirected by Jessica BedfordFinding a husband is hardly Elizabeth Bennets most urgent priority. But with four ...

Virtual Pride and Prejudice


Based on the novel by Jane AustenAdapted by Jon JoryDirected by Jessica BedfordFinding a husband is hardly Elizabeth Bennets most urgent priority. But with four ...

Songs for A New World
Songs for A New World
5/15 - 5/16/2021


A musical revue that features the songs of Tony Award winning composer and lyricist, Jason Robert Brown, who also wrote scores for the musicals The ...

Pirates! Theodore Thud and the Quest for Weird Beard


Embark on the adventure of a lifetime with our senior theatre majors! After falling into a sinkhole during a game of pirates, Theodore finds himself ...

DeSales University Dance Ensemble Concert


The Dance Ensemble Concert features choreography by renowned guest choreographers and our accomplished dance faculty. This annual highlight of our dance season will feature a ...

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80s By Request in Central Pennsylvania 80s By Request
Prima Theatre (6/13 - 6/29)
Pretty Woman in Central Pennsylvania Pretty Woman
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Frozen JR in Central Pennsylvania Frozen JR
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Kinky Boots in Central Pennsylvania Kinky Boots
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God of Carnage in Central Pennsylvania God of Carnage
The Belmont Theatre (3/14 - 3/23)
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