Central Pennsylvania Theater Reviews: Best Shows & Critic Recommendations Page 13

BWW Review: A MURDER IS ANNOUNCED at Oyster Mill Playhouse
by Andrea Stephenson - March 19, 2022

Overall, this show, that the actors have been waiting to perform since January, is a well put together production. From the set to the costumes to the casting, A Murder is Announced will delight fans of Christie’s mysteries. Visit www.oystermill.com for information on tickets and the other upcoming ...

BWW Review: FIDDLER ON THE ROOF at Hershey Theatre
by Rich Mehrenberg - March 16, 2022

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BWW Review: THE COMPLETE WORKS OF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE (ABRIDGED) [REVISED] at Gettysburg Community Theatre
by Andrea Stephenson - March 12, 2022

This is the perfect show for those who struggled through Shakespeare in school or for anyone who just needs a good laugh. Audiences can enjoy this mad-cap romp through Shakespeare at Gettysburg Community Theatre through March 20th....

BWW Review: THE SOUND OF MUSIC at Fulton Theatre
by Rich Mehrenberg - February 27, 2022

The Fulton's The Sound of Music is easily the best production in Lancaster County since live theatre opened back up. The show's dazzling sets, impressive singing, and memorable characters come together to provide the audience with a spectacular night of entertainment. Director and choreographer, Mar...

BWW Review: WAIT UNTIL DARK at Little Theatre Of Mechanicsburg
by Andrea Stephenson - February 26, 2022

Between the talented cast and the well-designed set, blocking, lighting, and sound, this is a production that will keep audiences on the edge of their seats. Visit ltmpa.com to get your tickets for this thrilling performance of Wait Until Dark....

BWW Review: SINGIN' IN THE RAIN at Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre
by Rich Mehrenberg - February 26, 2022

Let me answer the big question right off the bat...does it actually rain, on stage, in Dutch Apple's production of Singin' in the Rain? You bet it does! Through a combination of twinkling lights and a very effective sprinkler system, actor Alex Fullerton gleefully taps. skips, and twirls throughout ...

Keystone Theatrics Stages PUFFS (OR: SEVEN INCREASINGLY EVENTFUL YEARS AT A CERTAIN SCHOOL OF MAGIC AND MAGIC)
by Marakay Rogers - February 26, 2022

Love Harry Potter? Loathe Harry Potter? Take a trip to the Allenberry Playhouse to see Keystone Theatrics' production of PUFFS: Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic. ...

BWW Review: MAMMA MIA! at The Belmont Theatre
by Jason Davis - February 20, 2022

When the audience starts singing along, one can't help but have a good time! Mamma Mia is always a crowd favorite and Belmont Theatre's production was no exception. With catchy ABBA tunes, fun dance numbers, and some slapstick comedy, this local community theater tackled a challenging show....

BWW Review: ECHOES OF VOICES OF THE EIGHTH at Sankofa African American Theatre Company At Gamut Theatre
by Andrea Stephenson - February 19, 2022

Sankofa African American Theatre Company and Gamut Theatre Group bring an unique, uplifting, and thought-provoking experience to audiences with their production of Echoes of Voices of the Eighth: Stories from Harrisburg’s Old Eighth Ward. It is an illuminating play filled with history, heart, and ho...

BWW Review: THE MAD ONES at Open Stage
by Andrea Stephenson - February 13, 2022

This production of The Mad Ones is full of heart, reminding us all that those who leave us live on in our memories and in the way in which we honor them in our lives. The performance from the cast and crew at Open Stage works its way into the hearts and minds of the audience....

BWW Review: THE SECRET GARDEN at Theatre Harrisburg
by Andrea Stephenson - February 12, 2022

Directed by Winnona Piazza and Music Director Mitchell Sensenig, this production of The Secret Garden is, in a word, gorgeous. It is an authentic, emotional, skillful production that brings this classic tale of love, loss, renewal, and hope to life. Do not miss this beautiful show by Theatre Harrisb...

BWW Review: CHANGING CHANNELS at The Fulton Theatre
by Rich Mehrenberg - February 06, 2022

Changing Channels, by John Reeger, is a story of 1950's television, the Red Scare, and the costs of standing your ground. Peter Bisgaier and Kate Fahrer star as Eddie Gilroy and Maggie Carlin, stars of 'For Pete's Sake' (the play's equivalent of The Honeymooners). When their show gets transferred to...

BWW Review: BEEHIVE at Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre
by Rich Mehrenberg - February 01, 2022

Nostalgia is king (or more appropriately, queen) in Beehive, Dutch Apple's 269th production. This tuneful musical is a celebration of the female singers of the 1960's. A cast of six talented and diverse performers (Lindsay Aeriel Grimble, Temperance Jones, Martina Long, Danielle, Poznanovic, Madison...

BWW Review: THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE at Fulton Theatre
by Rich Mehrenberg - January 30, 2022

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BWW Review: TWILIGHT: LOS ANGELES, 1992 at DreamWrights Center For Community Arts
by Andrea Stephenson - January 29, 2022

The cast and crew at DreamWrights deserve a round of applause for taking on Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992, dealing with its difficult but important themes, and presenting an authentic and well-designed performance. Find information about tickets as well as a recorded Community Conversation about the s...

BWW Review: SWEENEY TODD: THE DEMON BARBER OF FLEET STREET at Gettysburg Community Theatre
by Andrea Stephenson - January 16, 2022

The entire cast and crew of Sweeney Todd deserve a round of applause for their performance. While this production is sold out, be sure to catch the theatre’s upcoming performances at Gettysburg Community Theatre. ...

BWW Review: THE LION IN WINTER at Little Theatre Of Mechanicsburg
by Andrea Stephenson - January 15, 2022

The play is well-written, and it requires a talented cast and crew to draw the audience into the time and place, to bring out the intricacies of the characters, and to delve into the complex relationships between them. Director Stephen Hensel and his cast and crew do not disappoint. This is a perfor...

BWW Review: A CHRISTMAS CAROL at Players On High At The Carlisle Theatre
by Andrea Stephenson - December 18, 2021

In their endeavor to offer a new take on an old and beloved story, the Players on High at Carlisle Theatre have absolutely hit their mark with their production of A Christmas Carol. You only have two more chances to see this extraordinary production, so visit https://carlisletheatre.showare.com/ to ...

BWW Review: A CHRISTMAS CAROL at DreamWrights Center For Community Arts
by Andrea Stephenson - December 10, 2021

This holiday season, audiences can enjoy a fresh take on A Christmas Carol by Barbara Field at DreamWrights Center for Community Arts December 10-19. Visit www.dreamwrights.org for tickets to enjoy this unique and heartwarming production of a holiday favorite....

BWW Review: ALL IS CALM: THE CHRISTMAS TRUCE OF 1914 at Susquehanna Stage
by Jason Davis - December 05, 2021

All Is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914 tells the remarkable story of a World War I moment of peace. Based on a true story, writer Peter Rothstein uses traditional musical numbers and personal letters to tell the story of British soldiers fighting on the front lines against the Germans. As the stor...

BWW Review: JACOB MARLEY'S A CHRISTMAS CAROL at Fulton Theatre
by Rich Mehrenberg - December 04, 2021

The Fulton Theater's mainstage production of Cinderella has much to compare and contrast with their current fourth floor production of Jacob Marley's Christmas Carol. Whereas, Cinderella has a cast of dozens, JMCC is a one man show. ...

BWW Review: A LITTLE WOMEN CHRISTMAS at Little Theatre Of Mechanicsburg
by Andrea Stephenson - November 28, 2021

Little Women is a beloved novel that has captured the hearts and minds of many over the years. Highlighting various portions of the story, Stephen Joseph Burke’s play A Little Women Christmas is a tale of hope, faith, family, and love. A story for all ages, this play takes center stage at Little The...

BWW Review: CINDERELLA at Fulton Theatre
by Rich Mehrenberg - November 21, 2021

The Fulton's Christmas production of Cinderella is a real-life fairy tale. With lavish costumes, intricate sets, and a large, talented cast, this is a show designed for 'happily ever afters'. Although this show isn't specifically Christmas-themed, it is obvious that the Fulton pulled out all the sto...

BWW Review: DISNEY'S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at The Belmont Theatre
by Jason Davis - November 21, 2021

When attempting to produce a classic show where audience members not only know the story but can sing along with all the songs, theatre companies are left with only two choices: one, do something unique and unexpected, or two, stick to the script and knock it out of the park. ...

BWW Review: MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET at Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre
by Rich Mehrenberg - November 20, 2021

Dutch Apple Dinner Theater kicked off the holiday season with their current production of Miracle on 34th Street. I had assumed that this was a new musical based on the classic film, but after doing a little digging, it turns out it was written in 1963 by Meredith Wilson, creator of The Music Man. T...