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Review: AMADEUS at EPAC
With a performance that is complex, compelling, and sympathetic, Weinhold proves why he is among the biggest talents on the Central Pennsylvanian stage....
Review: THE LEGEND OF SLEEPY HOLLOW at Theatre Harrisburg
What better way to kick off autumn than with The Legend of Sleepy Hollow adapted by local playwright David Ramón Zayas and directed by Jeff Luttermoser at Theatre Harrisburg September 9-18. If you love the spooky season and tales of ghosts, this is a show you will not want to miss....
Review: THE GLASS MENAGERIE at Oyster Mill Playhouse
The Glass Menagerie is a complex play filled with deep emotion, multi-faceted characters, and intricate relationships. It takes a strong and talented cast and production team to bring this play to life for modern audiences. Oyster Mill’s production is a beautiful example of a well-thought-out and ...
Review: THE ODD COUPLE-THE FEMALE VERSION at Little Theatre Of Mechanicsburg
What did our critic think of THE ODD COUPLE-THE FEMALE VERSION at Little Theatre Of Mechanicsburg? Little Theatre of Mechanicsburg puts a new spin on an old favorite with their recent production of The Odd Couple-The Female Version. The classic comedy by Neil Simon, tells the story of bickering room...
Feature: FREEKBASS AND THE BUMP ASSEMBLY at XL Live Harrisburg, PA
XL Live in Harrisburg was taken over by the crunchy sounds of Freekbass and the Bump Assembly on Friday. This Cincinnati funk band put on a great show for the small but appreciative crowd. The group played tune after tune that were slick, tight and ready for a party....
Review: CHICAGO at Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre
Dutch Apple celebrates the jazz age in their newest production of Chicago. Although the playbill references a cast of 22, the orchestra is the true star of this show. The ten-piece ensemble is bold and brassy. They are placed prominently and permanently onstage with good reason. They serve as the en...
Review: THE ELEPHANT MAN at The Belmont Theatre
A powerful and thoughtful drama that questions the concept of normalcy. Currently on Belmont Theater's stage is a challenging, yet rewarding production of The Elephant Man. The play, like the film, concerns nineteenth-century, London doctor, Fredrick Treves and his attempts to bring dignity and norm...
Review: THE WIZARD OF OZ at Keystone Theatrics At Allenberry Playhouse
When Harold Arlen and Yip Harburg put THE WIZARD OF OZ together, they knew they had a good thing. So did the studio. And audiences knew it, too. There's still a crowd that will show for any public performance of the movie, especially if it's a sing-along. It's this popularity that turned the movie i...
Review: CATS at Susquehanna Stage
What did our critic think of CATS at Susquehanna Stage? What a fantastic night at Susquehanna Stage. While 'Cats' might not be everyone's favorite Broadway show, due to its limited plot and almost music review format, there is no denying that the energy of this cast, the creativity of the choreograp...
Review: THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL at EPAC
What did our critic think of THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL at EPAC?...
Review: SHE KILLS MONSTERS at TAFE-Theatre Arts For Everyone
She Kills Monsters also illuminates the ways in which our stories intersect with one another. Audiences can join in this humorous and dramatic story for four more performances at TAFE (Theatre Arts for Everyone) in York, PA. The cast and crew put together a production that is funny and heartwarming,...
Review: LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS at Oyster Mill Playhouse
This show, directed by Eric Mansilla with music director Lindy Mack, is an engaging and brilliantly staged production with a talented group of actors who bring their whole hearts to the performance. Remember, don’t feed the plants, but do buy your tickets for Little Shop of Horrors before it’s t...
Review: THE LITTLE MERMAID at Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre
What did our critic think? Dutch Apple’s production of The Little Mermaid will be loved by kids, but if you are older than ten, it probably won’t be “part of your world”....
Review: AVENUE Q at DreamWrights Center For Community Arts
Avenue Q dives into some serious themes in a comedic manner. This production at DreamWrights is engaging and entertaining, inviting the audience to become part of life on Avenue Q. Visit Princeton and his friends by getting your tickets today....
Review: MURDER ON WEST MOON STREET at Little Theatre Of Mechanicsburg
Murder on West Moon Street is a fast-paced and witty script that explores, in a playful way, questions of free will and fate. Director Meredith Hensel and her team at Little Theater of Mechanicsburg deliver a delightful night of intrigue, murder, and comedy with Murder on West Moon Street....
Review: JERSEY BOYS at Fulton Theatre
What did our critic think of JERSEY BOYS at Fulton Theatre? Jersey Boys made its local premiere at Fulton Theatre recently. While there were certain pandemic related setbacks and obstacles, it was definitely worth the wait. Fulton's production of Jersey Boys is an amazing combination of blockbuster ...
Review: SPRING AWAKENING at DreamWrights Center For Community Arts
Spring Awakening is a challenging and important show that does not shy away from the difficult experiences in life. The cast and crew at DreamWrights have put together a truly wonderful production of this show....
Review: THE MUSIC OF QUEEN+JOURNEY at Prima Theatre
What did our critic think of THE MUSIC OF QUEEN+JOURNEY at Prima Theatre? It's true that Prima Theatre's own music shows can be its best productions. This one, THE MUSIC OF QUEEN+JOURNEY, is no exception to that rule. This was performed outdoors in 3021; now, post-pandemic, it comes to Prima's stage...
Review: THE SECRET GARDEN at Players On High At The Carlisle Theatre
Overall, this production of The Secret Garden, directed by Ashley Shade Byerts, is a lovely retelling of the classic tale. As Byerts states in the Note from the Director, this show marks the most ambitious and challenging production the Carlisle Theatre has undertaken. This reviewer certainly looks ...
Review: A RAISIN IN THE SUN at Susquehanna Stage
What did our critic think of A RAISIN IN THE SUN at Susquehanna Stage?...
Review: ANNE OF GREEN GABLES at The St. James Players
See what our critic thought, 'Anne has been brought to life by The St. James Players in a stage musical with delightful results.'...
Review: Arthur Miller's THE CRUCIBLE at Ephrata Performing Arts Center
The Crucible is a timeless story of the dangers of authority, the problems with the over-reliance of religion, and the value of self-integrity. EPACs production highlights these themes through an compelling story and a high quality production....
Review: THE WINTER'S TALE at Gamut Theatre
One of the best things about Gamut’s Shakespeare in the Park is the sense of community that fills the audience. Many audience members have made Shakespeare in the Park an annual tradition, so come on out to Reservoir Park for The Winter’s Tale and then keep an eye on the upcoming shows at https...
BWW Review: GREAT BALLS OF FIRE at Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre
Chances are good that you will also find something to like and might end up dancing in the aisles. The limited run of the show plays now through June 25th. A wop bop a loo bop a wop bam boom!...
BWW Review: VANYA AND SONIA AND MASHA AND SPIKE at Theatre Harrisburg
Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike is an enjoyable night of entertainment. Contrary to the show’s title, knowledge of Anton Chekov is not necessary to enjoy the show. It runs now through June 19th at Krevsky Center in Harrisburg....
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