CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA THEATER REVIEWS

What did our critic think of OKLAHOMA! at Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre?...

After a year hiatus, the Broadway Series returns to the Hershey Theatre loud and proud with Tina: The Tina Turner Musical. The show is a triumphant celebration of the iconic singer and the struggles that she overcome during her accomplished life....

The entire cast and creative team of Hanover Little Theatre’s Play On! deserve wild applause for this production. It is relatable and hilarious....

The ensemble fills the space with an energy that is simply electric. They produce a wall of sound with wonderful harmonies....

The show opens by immediately breaking the fourth wall as the audience is introduced to our actors for the evening. Joseph and Andrew are lead by Ryan, a Shakespearean scholar with questionable credentials, and their goal is performing the entire canon of Shakespeare in one night. The energetic trio...

Benjamin Eisenhouer performed Dewy Fin with the same energy and comedic style as that of Jack Black. He connected well with the students and his character development had you rooting for him in the end. Bethany Maylkh had strong performance as the stern principal with an inner love for rock. The son...

The production of Love, Loss, and What I Wore is full of heart, inviting the audience to laugh and cry with them. It is just the type of play the world needs right now to remind us how important the little things in life really are....

Little Women is a classic show written by Louisa May Alcott that has been a favorite to many over the years. Orpheus Theatre Company’s production is a reimagination by Katherine Campbell Rossi that breathes a new life into the classic....

Gamut Theatre Company’s production of King Lear is dark and intensely emotional. Audiences will find the performances and creative and technical elements enthralling....

The Fulton Theatre has mounted a confident, engaging production of The Shark is Broken, running February 27 through March 22, 2026. Written by Ian Shaw and Joseph Nixon, the Olivier Award-nominated play pulls back the curtain on the filming of the 1975 classic Jaws, placing audiences on the deck of ...

The cast and creative team at Carlisle Theatre have put together a production that is as relevant today as it was in the 30s. If you enjoy interesting characters in a slice of life production, The Time of Your Life is the show for you....

The chemistry between these three actors as they navigate the whirlwind script is superb. In times when it seems like there is little to laugh about, performances like this, which remind us to find moments of delight and laughter, are essential....

This is a high energy show with an almost improv feel with lots of physical comedy. Many cast members were tasked with playing multiple parts, and I was impressed as always with their talent at creating a completely different character with a separate set of mannerisms, voices, and running gags. Som...

The Sunday funnies leap from page to stage as Keystone Theatrics presents You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown. This fluffy show is full of cheer and catchy songs...

For those who enjoy the suspense and satisfaction of solving a murder mystery, Fulton Theatre’s And Then There Were None is the show to see. The production skews the norms of traditional theatre, presenting audiences with a game to be played rather than a story to be experienced...

Susquehanna Stage’s production of Misery is a gripping and unexpectedly funny ride, thanks to standout performances, inventive design, and innovative direction....

Ephraim Slaughter: Freedom’s Witness a beautifully written script, and this production of the work presented by Sankofa African American Theatre Company and Gamut Theatre Group is one you do not want to miss....

What did our critic think of LITTLE SHOP OF HORROR at Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre?...

The cast, creative team, and playwright of Stoney Brook present a fast-paced, relatable show that takes audiences on an emotional roller-coaster ride....

Whether you are team Cathy or team Jaime, everyone who sees this show will be team Theatre Harrisburg. The creative team, band, and cast have created a relatable, heart-wrenching production of filled with unbelievable talent both on stage and off....

The Scenic Designer, Billy Ferrell, and the Costume Designer, Simone Davis, worked together to create a fun, modern twist with a 60’s hippie flare to the production. You first meet the Athenians and discover the love triangles between all teens. Mylah Schmitt (Hermia) especially stood out with her...

Next to Normal is a show that sticks with you, speaking to the complexities of the human mind, emotions, and relationships. This production at Twin Valley Players Colonnade only has two performances left, so don’t miss out on seeing Next to Normal....

Every Brilliant Thing is a beautiful story filled with the joyfulness and randomness associated with sharing the stage with strangers. Go see it. Then go see it again. Right now, we all could use more positivity in our lives....

This experience at Gettysburg Community Theatre shows that with the right cast and in the right venue, Matilda is a magical and captivating production. This is a show you do not want to miss....

Eighteen years ago, the OrangeMite Shakespeare Company began a journey to bring every one of Shakespeare’s plays to the stage. They have reached the 39th and final play with Shakespeare’s epic tragedy, King Lear. OrangeMite’s King Lear is onstage January 17th, 18th, and 25th at the Appell Cent...