CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA THEATER REVIEWS

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

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

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....

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....

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...

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 c...

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

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....

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!...

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. ...

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

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 ...

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

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 ...

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......

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 w...

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 an...

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....

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 ...

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....

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...

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....

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