Central Pennsylvania Theater Reviews

Review: CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF at EPAC
by Rich Mehrenberg - April 22, 2024

Their robust and exposition-heavy first act scenes reminds me of that classic physics question, “what happens when an unstoppable force meets an unmovable object?”. ...

Review: THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG at The Belmont Theatre
by Jason Davis - April 21, 2024

What did our critic think of THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG at The Belmont Theatre?...

Review: FOREVER PLAID at Little Theatre Of Mechanicsburg
by Andrea Stephenson - April 21, 2024

The actors have wonderful interactions with one another and with the audience, and their comedy chops are highlighted well. The actors have good voices and there are moments of nice harmonies and solo work. Unfortunately, the show is disappointing due to some major pitch problems that even impacted ...

Review: EMMA! A POP MUSICAL at Gettysburg Community Theatre
by Andrea Stephenson - April 20, 2024

These young actors perform with an enthusiasm and dedication that will have audiences laughing, clapping, and singing along. Any time young actors take the stage with passion and joy, the audience cannot help but feel it, too...

Review: THE PRICE IS RIGHT LIVE at The Price Is Right Live Tour
by Rich Mehrenberg - April 17, 2024

This is the real deal!  Audience members were called on stage.  Real cash and prizes were awarded.  Same music, same sound effects, same games.  Hosted by “the host with the most’ Todd Newton, everyone involved had a great time.  Newton has that smooth, buttery emcee demeanor while simultaneously ex...

Review: RAGTIME at Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre
by Rich Mehrenberg - April 13, 2024

Dutch Apples steps outside of their comfort zone with mostly favorable results.  Ragtime is a challenging and thought-provoking piece, and any criticism is directed towards the script, not its talented cast and crew....

Review: CINDERELLA at Gamut Theatre's Young Acting Company
by Andrea Stephenson - April 13, 2024

The play is immensely creative, combining comedic dialogue with emotional moments and the beautiful message that being kind and not judging others is more important than wealth, looks, and being proper. To see these young performers bringing a classic fairy tale to life with such joy and passion is ...

Review: A TRIP TO THE MOON at DreamWrights
by Sandra Harberger - April 06, 2024

DreamWrights is performing “A Trip to the Moon” by Tracy Wells under the direction of Crystal Ganong from April 5th to April 14th. This vignette-style play will take you back to the summer of 1969 in America when everyone was talking about landing on the moon, Woodstock, and Vietnam. Each short scen...

Review: MAMMA MIA! at Hershey Theatre
by Jason Davis - April 03, 2024

What did our critic think of MAMMA MIA! at Hershey Theatre?...

Review: TUESDAYS WITH MORRIE at Fulton Theatre
by Rich Mehrenberg - March 31, 2024

The audience laughs, cries, and if they are lucky, has something to reflect upon on the way home....

Review: THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK at Open Stage
by Rich Mehrenberg - March 19, 2024

Open Stage presents its 24th annual production of The Diary of Anne Frank beginning March 19.  ...

Review: ROCK OF AGES at EPAC
by Rich Mehrenberg - March 17, 2024

This show is a ball for people who rocked a mullet in their senior picture, as well as those who think Def Leppard is a large spotted cat with a hearing problem....

Review: RUMORS at Carlisle Theatre
by Andrea Stephenson - March 13, 2024

The Players on High at Carlisle Theatre, under the leadership of director Ben Greenberg with artistic director/acting coach Ashley Byerts and comedy coach Catie MO, presents Neil Simon's Rumors, March 15-24....

Review: THE VAGINA MONOLOGUES at Oyster Mill Playhouse
by Andrea Stephenson - March 10, 2024

This cast of courageous women is dynamite. Every single actor pours her whole heart into the performance, bringing energy and passion to the stage. The team at Oyster Mill Playhouse approaches the material with sensitivity, bringing validation to the experiences of women and giving voice to those ex...

Review: PRIDE AND PREJUDICE at Gamut Theatre
by Sandra Harberger - March 09, 2024

The original “Pride and Prejudice” was written in 1813 and has sold over 20 million copies and inspired many adaptations in written form, television, or film. Kate Hamill offers a unique twist on the antics of the 5 daughters in the Bennent family. You will be laughing out loud at the physical comed...

Review: THE GLASS MENAGERIE at Gettysburg Community Theatre
by Andrea Stephenson - March 09, 2024

Gettysburg Community Theatre’s The Glass Menagerie is poignant, heartfelt, and gorgeous. The cast works together wonderfully, giving a nuanced and touching performance....

Review: ROSENCRANTZ AND GUILDENSTERN ARE DEAD at Little Theatre Of Mechanicsburg
by Rich Mehrenberg - March 09, 2024

When it’s over, a good show should leave the audience thinking about more than “where did I park my car?”.  Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead definitely fits this bill....

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......