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Review: AMERICAN SON at Narcisse Theatre Company
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 ...
Review: CABARET at Gettysburg Community Theatre
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....
Review: THE COMPLETE HISTORY OF AMERICA (ABRIDGED) at DreamWrights
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...
Review: LOST IN YONKERS at Little Theatre of Mechanicsburg
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....
Review: IT HAPPENED IN KEY WEST at Fulton Theatre
IT HAPPENED IN KEY WEST is a diamond in the rough....
Review: NEXT TO NORMAL at Theatre Harrisburg
The entire cast, orchestra, and production team of Next to Normal at Theatre Harrisburg thoroughly deserve the standing ovation they received opening night. They tackle the tough themes in the show with compassion and heart....
Review: THE MOUSETRAP at Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre
Agatha Christie has sold more books than anyone other than the Bible and Shakespeare. This story easily explains why. Go see it, learn the secrets of The Mousetrap, and then, most importantly, keep them to yourself!...
Review: THE GREAT GATSBY at The Belmont Theatre
What did our critic think of THE GREAT GATSBY at The Belmont Theatre? A night at the theater is always the right choice. At The Belmont Theatre in York, with two stages and a wealth of creativity, it is also an easy choice. ...
Review: AND THEN THERE WERE NONE at Oyster Mill Playhouse
The cast works well together, drawing the audience’s attention to first one suspect then another throughout the performance. The cast and crew at Oyster Mill Playhouse present a terrific performance of And Then There Were None, filled with mystery and suspense. Opportunities to see this play at Oy...
Review: CIRQUE DU SOLEIL-CRYSTAL at Hershey Giant Center
Crystal is a spectacular, unique mash-up of acrobatics, juggling, dance, and stunt skating...
Review: COME FROM AWAY at Hershey Theatre
What did our critic think of COME FROM AWAY at Hershey Theatre? The national tour of the hit musical, Come From Away is currently playing at the Hershey Theatre. It is a remarkable true story of kindness and community. Sort of a musical documentary, the story tells the events that occurred in ...
Review: WHITE CHRISTMAS at The Musical Box Theatre
“White Christmas” was adapted to the stage in 2000 by David Ives and Paul Blake including music and lyrics by Irving Berlin. The Musical Box is performing this well-loved holiday musical at the Double Barrel Roadhouse December 15th to 16th under the direction of Shana McCoy....
Review: HELLO, DOLLY! at Susquehanna Stage
Put on your Sunday clothes and go see Hello, Dolly! at Susquehanna Stage, playing now through December 17th. The classic Broadway musical is full of funny lines and memorable tunes....
Review: A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS at DreamWrights
This 30 minute show is perfect introduction to theatre for young children and those young at heart. I highly recommend checking out “A Charlie Brown Christmas” at DreamWrights on stage from December 8th -17th....
Review: RENTED CHRISTMAS at TAFE: Theatre Arts For Everyone
Jess Haag was excellent as the rental shop owner. She brought energy and optimism to the role coordinating the perfect Christmas for her customer. She worked well in contrast to bring out the hopefulness and love in Kevin Alvarnaz’s, John Dale. The five children stole the show getting laughs for b...
Review: ELF: THE MUSICAL at The Belmont Theatre
What did our critic think of ELF: THE MUSICAL at The Belmont Theatre?...
Review: RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER, JR. at Gettysburg Community Theatre
Every single actor on the stage at GCT puts their whole heart and soul into this production. Just like Rudolph’s nose, these actors shine brightly on stage, lifting the spirits of every single person in the audience....
Review: WHO'S HOLIDAY at Open Stage
Who’s Holiday reminds us that, while life may not go the way we imagined, we can still find joy, love, friendship, and hope. The team at Open Stage steps up their game year after year with this adults-only holiday production. Audiences will laugh and cry as they spend some time with Cindy Lou Who ...
Review: ONE CHRISTMAS EVE AT EVERGREEN MALL at Little Theatre Of Mechanicsburg
One Christmas at Evergreen Mall is a witty, emotional, heartfelt holiday play. The cast at Little Theatre of Mechanicsburg brings the characters to life in a relatable way....
Review: CHICAGO at Hershey Theatre
What did our critic think of CHICAGO at Hershey Theatre?...
Review: JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT at Fulton Theatre
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is a blockbuster spectacle. It’s an electric powerhouse of entertainment that doesn’t let up. Word of mouth for this show is going to be strong. I am going to see it again, at least once. I recommend buying tickets now before it inevitably sells o...
Review: H.M.S. PINAFORE at Gamut Theatre Group
Gamut’s production sparkles with energy, humor, and talent....
Review: HALF BAKED at Hanover Little Theatre
The stellar cast and crew at Hanover Little Theatre bring the characters to life and keep the audience laughing. Barninger and his cast and crew give a great performance of Half Baked, highlighting the comedy, and teasing out the subtleties in the relationships between the characters....
Review: RUN FOR YOUR WIFE at Oyster Mill Playhouse
Even though some of the language and jokes in the script are definitely cringe-worthy today, the performance of Run for Your Wife at Oyster Mill Playhouse is genuinely funny, and audiences that enjoy a fast-paced, well-acted farce will have an enjoyable evening....
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