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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 ...

Stone Soup
Stone Soup
11/6 - 11/23/2024


A lonesome Stranger sets out to teach a small town in the Wild West the importance of sharing, but he may have bitten off more ...

It's a Wonderful Life - A Live Radio Play


This beloved American holiday classic comes to captivating life as a live 1940s radio broadcast. With the help of an ensemble that brings a few ...

The Nutcracker Reimagined
The Nutcracker Reimagined
12/6 - 12/14/2024


The Nutcracker and the Mouse King  was written in 1815 by E. T. A. Hoffman, but that was only the beginning. The tale so delighted ...

A Child's Christmas in Wales
A Child's Christmas in Wales
12/13 - 12/15/2024


In this original adaptation written by Dawn Ziviello, join    Dylan Thomas as he combines all of his most cherished memories of Christmas when he ...

CONEY ISLAND CHRISTMAS
CONEY ISLAND CHRISTMAS
12/6 - 12/15/2024


Coney Island Christmas  is a heartwarming holiday show for all ages and faiths. A young Jewish girl is, much to the chagrin of her immigrant ...

Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike


Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike A Comedy in the Grumbacher Studio January 17-19 & 23-26, 2025 WINNER of 2013 Tony Award® for BEST PLAY ...

Meteor Shower
Meteor Shower
2/14 - 2/16/2025


Corky and Norm are excited to host Gerald and Laura at their home in the valley outside Los Angeles to watch a once-in-a-lifetime meteor shower. ...

Puffs
Puffs
2/7 - 2/16/2025


Discover the hilarious and heartwarming story of the  Puff s , a group of magical students who, well… aren’t exactly heroes.  Puff s is a ...

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 ...

God of Carnage
God of Carnage
3/14 - 3/23/2025


God of Carnage A Dramatic Comedy in the Grumbacher Studio March 14-16 & 20-23, 2025 WINNER of 2009 Tony Award® for BEST PLAY A playground altercation ...

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time


Dive into the mind of Christopher Boone, a brilliant 15-year-old who sees the world in a truly unique way. When a neighborhood mystery leads him ...

Robin Hood
Robin Hood
3/18 - 4/8/2025


DeSales University’s Act 3 production of Robin Hood transports audiences of all ages to the enchanting Sherwood Forest, a mystical place where we watch the ...

The Neverending Story
The Neverending Story
4/25 - 5/4/2025


Enter the magical world of Fantasia, where a young boy named Bastian discovers the power of imagination and bravery in his quest to save a ...

We'll Get Back to You
We'll Get Back to You
4/25 - 5/10/2025


A job interview gone-so-wrong-it’s-right play The East Coast Premiere  By Rob Bell, one of Time Magazine's Top 100 Most Influential People In The World Viva's ...

The Savannah Sipping Society


The Savannah Sipping Society A Comedy in the Grumbacher Studio May 2-4 & 8-11, 2025 In this delightful, laugh-a-minute comedy, four unique Southern women, all ...

Little Women the Broadway musical


LITTLE WOMEN The Musical A Musical in the Grumbacher Studio August 8-10 & 14-17, 2025 Based on Louisa May Alcott's life,  Little Women  follows the ...

The WONDER in ALICE
The WONDER in ALICE
9/26 - 10/5/2025


Alice lives in a world without rhyme, without rhythm, and  definitely  without music. But when she discovers a magic music box, she frees a cast ...

Agatha Christies’ Murder on the Orient Express


Step aboard the legendary Orient Express and join Hercule Poirot as he faces one of his most confounding cases yet! This thrilling Agatha Christie mystery ...



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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....

Review: FROZEN at Fulton Theatre


by Rich Mehrenberg - November 16, 2024

Fulton’s Frozen brings imagination, creativity, and positivity to the Lancaster stage.  Buy your tickets to this spectacle sooner rather than later....

Review: IRVING BERLIN'S WHITE CHRISTMAS at Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre


by Jason Davis - November 12, 2024

As the holiday season swings into full gear, the Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre has opened its doors to one of the most beloved Christmas musicals of all time: Irving Berlin’s White Christmas. This spectacular production, directed by Amy Marie McCleary, serves up a delightful mix of holiday cheer, dazzl...

Review: INTO THE WOODS at Theatre Harrisburg


by Andrea Stephenson - November 11, 2024

Into the Woods is one of this reviewer’s favorite shows, and the caliber of talent, intensity of emotion, and connections among the cast members make this production stand out....

Review: WINTER WONDERLAND at Magic And Wonder Dinner Theatre


by Rich Mehrenberg - November 10, 2024

Winter Wonderland is an excellent show for both locals and those visiting out of town.  It has great effects and will be appreciated by families and magic lovers of all ages.  I recommend adding tickets to your Christmas list!...

Review: THE LARAMIE PROJECT at DreamWrights


by Sandra Harberger - November 09, 2024

DreamWrights is presenting the award winning play, “Laramie Project,” from November 7th to 10th under the direction of Rodd Robertson. The 22 cast members for “Laramie Project” used simple costume changes with a minimal set design to portray 78 different characters in a series of interviews between ...

Review: THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE at Gamut Theatre


by Andrea Stephenson - November 04, 2024

The Pirates of Penzance at Gamut is fun, energetic, and hilarious. The voices are lovely, and the singers and orchestra make the challenging music sound easy. For an uplifting evening of laughter and joy, get your tickets for The Pirates of Penzance!...

Review: ASSASSINS at Susquehanna Stage


by Jason Davis - October 28, 2024

What did our critic think of ASSASSINS at Susquehanna Stage?...

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!...



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Chambersburg Community Theatre (11/21 - 11/24)
Robin Hood in Central Pennsylvania Robin Hood
Act 3 DeSales University (3/18 - 4/8)
Titanic the Musical in Central Pennsylvania Titanic the Musical
The Belmont Theatre (6/13 - 6/22)
God of Carnage in Central Pennsylvania God of Carnage
The Belmont Theatre (3/14 - 3/23)
The Sound of Music in Central Pennsylvania The Sound of Music
The Geyer Performing Arts Center (11/21 - 11/24)
Hamilton (Angelica Company) in Central Pennsylvania Hamilton (Angelica Company)
Hershey Theatre (11/26 - 12/8)
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