Central Pennsylvania Theater Reviews: Best Shows & Critic Recommendations Page 8

Review: URINETOWN: THE MUSICAL at Carlisle Theatre Players On High
by Andrea Stephenson - June 17, 2023

This production of Urinetown: The Musical at Carlisle Theatre is one of their best productions of the season. Audiences do not want to miss out on this quirky, meaningful, strangely deep musical featuring gorgeous vocals, outstanding choreography, and fantastic acting....

Review: THE LITTLE DOG LAUGHED at EPAC
by Rich Mehrenberg - June 17, 2023

The show has a lot of funny lines, but this isn’t Neil Simon dinner theater. The humor emerges from the situations with real substance....

Review: SIX at Hershey Theatre
by Rich Mehrenberg - June 14, 2023

Six is a dynamic history lesson with an amazing pop soundtrack examined through a modern day lens.  It stands toe to toe with that show about the guy on the ten-dollar bill trying to do the same thing....

Review: DRINKING HABITS at Hanover Little Theater
by Rich Mehrenberg - June 11, 2023

Hanover Little Theater has been bringing fun and funny entertainment to the area for almost 75 years.  Drinking Habits is a respectable addition to that long and accomplished history....

Review: IN THE HEIGHTS at DreamWrights
by Sandra Harberger - June 10, 2023

“In the Heights” will introduce you to the complicated lives of the neighbors in Washington Heights of Upper Manhattan, New York City. You will meet Usnavi De La Vega. He is played by Louis Salazar, and I was amazed by his talent handling the difficult music style in the show. His love interest is V...

Review: ELVIS-A MUSICAL REVIEW at Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre
by Rich Mehrenberg - June 01, 2023

Elvis-A Musical Revolution is not among the better musical theater bio-shows.  Jersey Boys, Get on your Feet, and Buddy-the Buddy Holly Story are all significantly better.  Ironically, it is not even the best Elvis bio-musical.  Check out Million Dollar Quartet instead....

Review: POIROT INVESTIGATES! at Open Stage
by Andrea Stephenson - May 28, 2023

Poirot Investigates! is a fast-paced, smart, farcical romp that elicits laughter from beginning to end. It is staged and acted superbly, making it a not to be missed production....

Review: PICASSO AT THE LAPIN AGILE at Little Theatre Of Mechanicsburg
by Andrea Stephenson - May 27, 2023

Picasso at the Lapin Agile is a show that blends philosophy and comedy in a wonderful way. The strength of the script keeps the audience laughing. Anyone who loves the comedy of Steve Martin will enjoy Picasso at the Lapin Agile....

Review: SHEAR MADNESS at Fulton Theatre
by Rich Mehrenberg - May 21, 2023

Go see it once, twice or a dozen times. No two shows will be the same-except they will all be hilarious!...

Review: ANGELS IN AMERICA: PERESTROIKA at Gettysburg Community Theatre
by Andrea Stephenson - May 13, 2023

Audiences can experience this challenging play at Gettysburg Community Theatre through May 21st.The cast and crew at Gettysburg Community Theatre creates an intense experience that forces us to ask hard questions about how we view ourselves, others, and our world....

Review: HOLES at The Belmont Theatre
by Jason Davis - May 13, 2023

What did our critic think of HOLES at The Belmont Theatre?...

Review: HAIRSTORY: RECLAIMING OUR CROWN at Reclaim Artist Collective At Gamut Theatre
by Andrea Stephenson - May 08, 2023

Using their voices, movements, and expressions, these actors weave together a poetic tapestry that is completely mesmerizing. The cast and creative team take the audience on a journey that is brand new to some yet all too familiar to many. It is an immensely moving and important work of art that ill...

Review: LADY WINDERMERE'S FAN at Oyster Mill Playhouse
by Andrea Stephenson - May 07, 2023

Lady Windermere’s Fan is a delight, and the cast and crew at Oyster Mill Playhouse deserve a round of applause. For a lighthearted look at the complexities of family, relationships, and secrets, get your tickets before it’s too late....

Review: ANGELS IN AMERICA PART ONE: MILLENNIUM APPROACHES at Gettysburg Community Theatre
by Andrea Stephenson - May 06, 2023

The music, lighting, and simple set are beautifully designed to put the focus on the characters, their relationships, their philosophies, and their emotions. This show forces us to ask ourselves difficult questions as we experience the struggles, fears, and heartaches of the characters portrayed by ...

Review: PASSION at EPAC
by Rich Mehrenberg - May 06, 2023

I appreciate and value EPAC’s efforts to bring this production to the Central Pennsylvania stage.  They continue to take risks and select material found “outside the box”. ...

Review: SIDE SHOW at Theatre Harrisburg
by Andrea Stephenson - April 29, 2023

Side Show wows audiences with its incredible music and complex story that is filled with both triumphs and heartache. This production is larger than life, engaging the senses and drawing the audience into the riveting story. The cast is simply incredible. Theatre Harrisburg’s production of Side Show...

Review: TINY BEAUTIFUL THINGS at Open Stage
by Andrea Stephenson - April 23, 2023

Tiny Beautiful Things reminds us all that we are capable of miraculous things, that healing is possible, and that we are worthy of beautiful things. The cast and crew fully deserve the standing ovation they received....

Review: DOUBT: A PARABLE at Little Theatre Of Mechanicsburg
by Andrea Stephenson - April 23, 2023

Doubt: A Parable is not an easy show to do well—it requires great attention to the emotional depth of the characters and an ability to bring those emotions forth in a way that comes across as authentic. The cast of Little Theatre of Mechanicsburg’s production is definitely up to the challenge....

Review: THE PRINCESS RESCUERS at TAFE: Theatre Arts For Everyone
by Sandra Harberger - April 22, 2023

TAFE: Theatre Arts for Everyone is presenting The Princess Rescuers under the direction of Diane Crews. Princess Rescuers is an an original play written by local York resident, Paige Hoke. Ms. Hoke is an Arcadia College graduate and wrote this play as her senior thesis. It is not surprising that it ...

Review: TITANIC at Fulton Theatre
by Rich Mehrenberg - April 22, 2023

While there may have been 28 singers on stage, it sounded, at least, double that number.  The rich choral arrangements blew the roof off of the joint, and it was a great thing to experience....

Review: DISNEY'S DESCENDANTS: THE MUSICAL at Gettysburg Community Theatre
by Andrea Stephenson - April 16, 2023

Everyone in the cast brings their heart and soul to the stage. These young actors truly take on their characters, drawing the audience into the story taking them on an emotional journey. While the live performances are sold out, audiences can still catch this production streaming on demand on April ...

Review: THE MISANTHROPE: A COMEDY OF MANNER at OrangeMite Studios
by Sandra Harberger - April 14, 2023

The Misanthrope: A Comedy of Manners is a French play written by Molière and was first performed in 1666. This 5 act comedy pokes fun at the French social norms in high society. Chris Koslosky adapted and directed the play to fit the modern audience for OrangeMite Studios. It is surprising how littl...

Review: FOOTLOOSE THE MUSICAL at Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre
by Sandra Harberger - April 08, 2023

Jordan Radis had the formidable task of portraying Ren McCormack, which is Kevin Bacon’s break-out role from the 80’s. He was able to pay homage to Kevin Bacon’s character while giving the it his own style. Audrey Taylor Floyd, who play Rusty, stood out with her impressive vocal performance in “Let’...

Review: Broadway's HADESTOWN Takes The Stage At Hershey Theatre
by Rich Mehrenberg - April 05, 2023

The music of Hadestown is mesmerizing and memorable. I already put the soundtrack on my Spotify playlist....

Review: YOU CAN'T TAKE IT WITH YOU at Carlisle Theatre Players On High
by Andrea Stephenson - April 02, 2023

You Can’t Take It with You is a play that reminds us not to take life too seriously. It helps us to remember what the important things are—family, friends, love, and laughter....