Central Pennsylvania Theater Reviews: Best Shows & Critic Recommendations Page 5

Review: THE HALLELUJAH GIRLS at Hanover Little Theatre
by Andrea Stephenson - March 03, 2024

Hanover Little Theatre’s production of The Hallelujah Girls will have audience’s laughing and cheering as they become invested in the lives of the characters. The show opens on March 8th, and tickets will go fast, so visit hanoverlittletheatre.com to get your tickets before it’s too late!...

Review: 9 TO 5 at Fulton Theatre
by Rich Mehrenberg - March 04, 2024

What did our critic think of 9 TO 5 at Fulton Theatre? The Fulton brings the musical version of the feminist farce, 9 to 5 to the mainstage. Based on the 1980 film of the same name, the plot follows three secretaries and their struggles and triumphs against their sexist, narcissist of a boss. ...

Review: W;T at TAFE: Theatre Arts For Everyone
by Sandra Harberger - March 02, 2024

“W;t” is heartbreaking, honest, and funny. The cast did an excellent job portraying the raw emotional and physical damage caused by cancer....

Review: SWEENEY TODD at Open Stage
by Andrea Stephenson - February 25, 2024

Landon and Barkdoll’s powerful performances as Mrs. Lovett and Sweeney Todd drive the action forward and catch the audience up in the action and emotion of the story. The skillful vocals and heartfelt performances of the cast at Open Stage make this production of Sweeney Todd one you won’t want to m...

Review: THE ADDAMS FAMILY at Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre
by Rich Mehrenberg - February 24, 2024

All in all, The Addams Family is a fun time.  Despite a few PG-13 level references, it will please just about everyone.   ...

Review: ROCK OF AGES at The Belmont Theatre
by Jason Davis - February 19, 2024

What did our critic think of ROCK OF AGES at The Belmont Theatre? Although a simple story line, Rock of Ages tells the familiar tale of chasing one's dreams and finding them just out of reach. Rocker Drew Boley (Alec Bashear) and wannabe actor Sherrie Christian (Lindy Keefe) follow their dreams all ...

Review: EQUUS at Fulton Theatre
by Jessica Crowe - February 19, 2024

Horses. They're powerful animals most often associated with freedom in metaphysical circles. For 17-year-old Alan Strang, however, horses symbolize so much more than that......

Review: CYMBELINE at The People's Shakespeare Project
by Rich Mehrenberg - February 17, 2024

Director Jeremiah Miller, and assistant director Justin Hopkins do a great job of maximizing the entire performance space and making the show quite immersive.  Speaking of which, kudos to fight coordinator, Dan Burke who choreographed an intense full-cast battle during the second half of the show wo...

Review: THE JACKSON ROOMING HOUSE: MUSIC'S RESTING PLACE at Sankofa African American Theatre Company and Gamut Theatre
by Andrea Stephenson - February 11, 2024

This production is a beautiful, joyful, soulful exploration of music, history, and hope for the future. The Jackson Rooming House: Music’s Resting Place is a show that will have audience’s tapping their toes, clapping, and singing along. The cast and crew bring this story to life in an unique and he...

Review: THE PROM at Keystone Theatrics At The Playhouse At Allenberry
by Andrea Stephenson - February 10, 2024

One of the best aspects of this production, though, is the choreography by Brady Bennett. The choreography is carefully crafted to fit each character, emotion, and song, and the cast performs it with joy and precision. The Prom is an emotional and uplifting musical filled with hope....

Review: AMERICAN SON at Narcisse Theatre Company
by Jessica Crowe - February 07, 2024

Theatre is often designed to send audiences home feeling all warm and fuzzy with their happy endings. However, some shows have a deeper purpose, to create conversation around topics that can be very hard to discuss. 'American Son' at Narcisse Theatre Company definitely falls into the latter, making ...

Review: CABARET at Gettysburg Community Theatre
by Andrea Stephenson - February 03, 2024

One of the most impressive aspects of this performance of Cabaret is the choreography, designed by Chad-Alan Carr with assistant choreographer Debbie Williams. This historically and culturally important and emotionally hard-hitting musical runs through February 11th at Gettysburg Community Theatre....

Review: THE COMPLETE HISTORY OF AMERICA (ABRIDGED) at DreamWrights
by Sandra Harberger - February 02, 2024

Playing themselves with a minimal set design, the actors utilized an improv style packed with pop culture references to takes us through the big moments in history. I was especially impressed with their use of impersonations, accents, and physical comedy. They kept the show going at a fast clip, and...

Review: LOST IN YONKERS at Little Theatre of Mechanicsburg
by Andrea Stephenson - January 28, 2024

Lost in Yonkers is a complex and difficult show, and the team at Little Theatre of Mechanicsburg has put together a strong production team and a cast that clearly has worked hard to bring this story to life....

Review: IT HAPPENED IN KEY WEST at Fulton Theatre
by Rich Mehrenberg - January 27, 2024

IT HAPPENED IN KEY WEST is a diamond in the rough....

Review: NEXT TO NORMAL at Theatre Harrisburg
by Andrea Stephenson - January 27, 2024

The entire cast, orchestra, and production team of Next to Normal at Theatre Harrisburg thoroughly deserve the standing ovation they received opening night. They tackle the tough themes in the show with compassion and heart....

Review: THE MOUSETRAP at Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre
by Rich Mehrenberg - January 22, 2024

Agatha Christie has sold more books than anyone other than the Bible and Shakespeare.  This story easily explains why.  Go see it, learn the secrets of The Mousetrap, and then, most importantly, keep them to yourself!...

Review: THE GREAT GATSBY at The Belmont Theatre
by Jason Davis - January 16, 2024

What did our critic think of THE GREAT GATSBY at The Belmont Theatre? A night at the theater is always the right choice. At The Belmont Theatre in York, with two stages and a wealth of creativity, it is also an easy choice. ...

Review: AND THEN THERE WERE NONE at Oyster Mill Playhouse
by Andrea Stephenson - January 13, 2024

The cast works well together, drawing the audience’s attention to first one suspect then another throughout the performance. The cast and crew at Oyster Mill Playhouse present a terrific performance of And Then There Were None, filled with mystery and suspense. Opportunities to see this play at Oyst...

Review: CIRQUE DU SOLEIL-CRYSTAL at Hershey Giant Center
by Rich Mehrenberg - January 12, 2024

Crystal is a spectacular, unique mash-up of acrobatics, juggling, dance, and stunt skating...

Review: COME FROM AWAY at Hershey Theatre
by Rich Mehrenberg - December 27, 2023

What did our critic think of COME FROM AWAY at Hershey Theatre? The national tour of the hit musical, Come From Away is currently playing at the Hershey Theatre.  It is a remarkable true story of kindness and community.  Sort of a musical documentary, the story tells the events that occurred in the ...

Review: WHITE CHRISTMAS at The Musical Box Theatre
by Sandra Harberger - December 16, 2023

“White Christmas” was adapted to the stage in 2000 by David Ives and Paul Blake including music and lyrics by Irving Berlin. The Musical Box is performing this well-loved holiday musical at the Double Barrel Roadhouse December 15th to 16th under the direction of Shana McCoy....

Review: HELLO, DOLLY! at Susquehanna Stage
by Rich Mehrenberg - December 17, 2023

Put on your Sunday clothes and go see Hello, Dolly! at Susquehanna Stage, playing now through December 17th.  The classic Broadway musical is full of funny lines and memorable tunes....