
Rich Mehrenberg
Theatre Journalist Rich Mehrenberg has written 369 articles for BroadwayWorld since 2017, covering Central Pennsylvania Theatre.
Rich Mehrenberg was introduced to the magic of theater when he played "The Boy" in his first grade class production of "The Giving Tree". It has been a long term love affair ever since. He enjoys being both on stage and in the audience of Central Pennsylvania theaters and beyond.
About Rich Mehrenberg
- First Show
- Les Miserables-orginal Broadway cast
- Favorite Show
- The Book of Mormon
Favorite Stories
- Review: JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT at Fulton Theatre - Just a dazzling production that I saw multiple times.
- BWW Review: ROCK OF AGES at Hershey Area Playhouse - This was a scrappy community production that was a lot more fun and creative than most of the professionals ones I saw
- Review: ELVIS-A MUSICAL REVIEW at Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre - It is important for me to be honest in my reviews.
- Review: Arthur Miller's THE CRUCIBLE at Ephrata Performing Arts Center - Classical theater presented n a new and exciting way.
- BWW Review: ON YOUR FEET at Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre - Surprisingly touching and warm.
Most Popular Articles


Review: BEAUTIFUL-THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL at Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre
October 3, 2026

Review: MURDER AT ACKERTON MANOR at Fulton Theatre
October 17, 2026

Review: HAIRSPRAY at Fulton Theatre
April 13, 2026

Review: RAGTIME at Fulton Theatre
September 27, 2026

Review: WEST SIDE STORY at Fulton Theatre
June 21, 2026
Latest Articles

Review: MURDER AT ACKERTON MANOR at Fulton Theatre
October 17, 2026
Probably one of the biggest challenges of this production is the venue.

Review: BEAUTIFUL-THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL at Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre
October 3, 2026
While Beautiful might not be a perfect production, it has a lot to offer.

Review: RAGTIME at Fulton Theatre
September 27, 2026
Fulton’s season opener of Ragtime is more relevant now than ever.

Review: HAROLD AND MAUDE at Open Stage
September 13, 2026
This show is an excellent season opener for the theater.

Review: THE THANKSGIVING PLAY at Ephrata Performing Arts Center
September 5, 2026
Director, Ben Galosi keeps the laughs coming in this 90 minute intermission-free show.

Review: PRETTY WOMAN at Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre
August 23, 2026
Amy Marie McCleary serves the production well in her dual role as director and choreographer.

Review: HAIR at Gretna Theatre
July 25, 2026
Lastly, speaking of generations, this show lands differently in 2026.

Review: 1776 at EPAC
July 18, 2026
What better way to celebrate America’s 250th birthday than to see the musical, 1776? Running through August 1st, this show spotlights the main obstacles and issues leading to America’s independence.

Review: MARY POPPINS at Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre
July 5, 2026
Mary Poppins at Dutch Apple is a “3M” production…magical, musical, and memorable

Review: A BEAUTIFUL NOISE at Hershey Theatre
July 1, 2026
Based on the life and times of singer-songwriter, Neil Diamond, A Beautiful Noise is a good bit more than the typical jukebox musical.

Interview: Robert Westenberg of A BEAUTIFUL NOISE at Hershey Theater
June 25, 2026
The story has an arc that is different than the traditional feel-book jukebox musical.

Review: WEST SIDE STORY at Fulton Theatre
June 21, 2026
Fulton Theater turns up the heat with their summer production of West Side Story.

Review: ALL SHOOK UP at Dutch Apple Dinner Theater
May 23, 2026
Judging by audience reaction, many theatergoers were thoroughly entertained, even if the show’s intentionally broad comedic style was not my cup of tea.

Review: DEAR EVAN HANSEN at Fulton Theatre
April 27, 2026
Ironically, Fulton Theatre ends their 'fourth floor' season with a performance on the second floor.

Review: & JULIET at Hershey Theatre
April 15, 2026
The regional premiere of the jukebox musical, & Juliet loudly strutted into the Herhsey Theatre on April 14th, The story is an altenrate take on what might happen to Juliet if she decided not to kill herself along with Romeo.

Review: HAIRSPRAY at Fulton Theatre
April 13, 2026
You can’t stop the beat at the Fulton Theatre! Their current production of Hairspray is bringing fun, energy, and lots of laughs to downtown Lancaster.

Review: INTO THE WOODS at EPAC
April 13, 2026
Be careful what you wish for at Ephrata Performing Arts Center! Into the Woods, their now-running production, opens with familiar fairytales, including those of Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, and Jack and the Giant Beanstalk, but these light-hearted stories quickly turn much darker.

Review: THE FAB FOUR at Hershey Theater
April 3, 2026
Featuring spot-on recreations of John, Paul, George, and Ringo-these guys are triple threats! They have mastered the group’s look, sound, and musicianship.

Review: OKLAHOMA! at Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre
March 29, 2026
What did our critic think of OKLAHOMA! at Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre?
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