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Review: FIDDLER ON THE ROOF at Theatre Harrisburg
Every aspect of this production is beautifully designed. This cast brings the people of Anatevka to life. Their harmonies are gorgeous, and they execute the choreography with precision and grace. Theater Harrisburg’s Fiddler on the Roof is a production you do not want to miss. It is filled not onl...
Review: BLOODY JACK at The Belmont Theatre
What did our critic think of BLOODY JACK at The Belmont Theatre? A most intriguing whodunit mystery, erroneously labeled a thriller and given the misleading title of Bloody Jack, entertained audience members at The Belmont Theatre in York. ...
Review: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN at Keystone Theatrics At The Playhouse At Allenberry
This performance of Young Frankenstein by the cast and crew of Keystone Theatrics is one you won’t want to miss. It is hilarious and heart-warming....
Review: BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at TAFE-Theatre Arts For Everyone
The story itself is delightful, surprising the audience with wonderful twists in an unique, original interpretation of Beauty & the Beast. It is a joy to see actors of all ages taking the stage together and putting their hearts and souls into their performance, and this is precisely what audiences w...
Review: AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY at Susquehanna Stage
What did our critic think of AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY at Susquehanna Stage?...
Review: THE CRUCIBLE at Carlisle Theatre Players On High
As with many of Miller’s plays, the success of The Crucible depends on the strength of the cast. The cast at Carlisle Theatre does not disappoint—they deliver an intense performance that really dives into the tumultuous emotions of the characters. This hard-hitting, beautifully designed, and wel...
Review: MISERY at Fulton Theatre
Along with the moody lighting and the creepy, curtained bedroom set, the Fulton produced a version of Misery that is just as, if not more so, scarier than the movie. Stephen King would be proud....
Review: JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR at EPAC
Jesus Christ Superstar is a classic show that brought rock music to the Broadway stage. EPAC’s production might not be perfect but it has a lot to offer. Running now through October 28....
Review: JEKYLL & HYDE THE MUSICAL at Gettysburg Community Theatre
Every single member of the ensemble performs with full commitment and intensity. This production of Jekyll & Hyde The Musical is, in a word, entrancing. If it were not sold out, this reviewer would see it over and over again....
Review: MEAN GIRLS At Hershey Theatre
Mean Girls shares its Broadway DNA with two other movies-turned musicals that also explores these issues,Heathers and Legally Blonde. As Yogi Berra would say, 'it's deja vu all over again'....
Review: THE EXORCIST At Open Stage
If you are looking for spine-tingling, bone-chilling, hair-raising special effects, this production of The Exorcist does not disappoint. Audiences who love classic horror should not miss out on this production of The Exorcist at Open Stage....
Review: I DON'T SPEAK SPANISH at Gamut Theatre
I Don’t Speak Spanish, an original play by local playwright, actor, and director David Ramón Zayas, is a beautiful, thoughtful exploration of the many layers that make up our lives. The actors weave together a story that the audience won’t soon forget. I Don’t Speak Spanish is an impactful, i...
Review: MATILDA THE MUSICAL at DreamWrights Center For Community Arts
Every single actor in this cast has wonderful stage presence, drawing the audience in with their intense and emotional performances....
Review: ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE at Dutch Apple Dinner Theater
Escape to Margaritaville celebrates one last gasp of summer vibes. It will be especially appreciated by Jimmy Buffet fans and Hawaiian shirt owners. While you are at it, order a glass (or two) of the jalapeno-infused “Margarita Our Parents Warned Us About” to add some extra heat to your spec...
Review: DARK NIGHTS 2 at Hersheypark
2023 has just flown by, and we find ourselves immersed in spooky season once again. I was both honored and thrilled to be asked to revisit Hersheypark's Dark Nights and share my thoughts on the second round of this now annual event....
Review: SOMETHING ROTTEN at Fulton
While the plot and jokes of Something Rotten will be appreciated by most audience members, if will be especially welcomed by musical theater nerds who will recognize the beginnings riffs of Pippin’s Magic to Do and brief homages to a certain Technicolor Dreamcoat. The more you know, the more you...
Review: SPACE ODDITY: A CELEBRATION OF DAVID BOWIE at Open Stage
Song after song, these performers pull out all the stops. Space Oddity: A Celebration of David Bowie at Open Stage is a powerful, high-energy show that will have audiences ready to dance in the aisles....
Review: LEADING LADIES at Hanover Little Theater
Douglas D. Cooper (Leo) and Aaron Trusky (Jack) took on the difficult roles of being Shakespearean actors portraying women to con a dying woman and still have the audience cheer for them. Their strong acting skills and comedic timing make this show hilarious. This ensemble cast works well together t...
Review: THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL YOUTH EDITION at Gettysburg Community Theatre
Overall, this production was just plain fun. The cast brings so much joy to the stage that the audience cannot help but smile. This show is appropriate for audiences of all ages! Invite your family and friends for a fun and heart-warming shows and support your local community theatre!...
Review: CLYBOURNE PARK at EPAC
EPAC continues to do an amazing job of bringing stories of diversity to her Central Pennsylvania stage. The only thing better would be to see a similar level of diversity among her audience. ...
Review: A ROCK SAILS BY at Theatre Harrisburg
This production of A Rock Sails By one hundred percent deserves the standing ovation it received on opening night. The script is smart, witty, and relatable. The stellar cast and talented production team at Theatre Harrisburg create a beautiful, engaging, and thought-provoking experience for the aud...
Review: SHAKESPEARE IN HOLLYWOOD at Little Theatre Of Mechanicsburg
Audiences can enjoy this madcap romp through Hollywood at Little Theatre of Mechanicsburg under the direction of Patrice Whitson through September 17th. If you are looking for an evening of fun and laughter, join the cast and crew of Shakespeare in Hollywood at Little Theatre of Mechanicsburg....
Review: THE ALCHEMIST at OrangeMite Studios
The ensemble cast of The Alchemist works well together to present this face-paced comedy for York, PA. Located in the Dance Hall of Brookside Park, the OrangeMite found the perfect setting for this old English play...
Review: YOU CAN'T TAKE IT WITH YOU at TAFE-Theatre Arts For Everyone
Overall, the cast delivers a charming, funny, and thoroughly enjoyable performance....
Review: GUYS AND DOLLS at Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre
Guys and Dolls is among the most famous and popular shows in all of musical theater. Dutch Apple stays true to the source material and gives their audience what they expect. ...
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