The latest reviews and critic recommendations from Central Pennsylvania.
The regional premiere of the jukebox musical, & Juliet loudly strutted into the Herhsey Theatre on April 14th, The story is an altenrate take on what might happen to Juliet if she decided not to kill herself along with Romeo.
Fred, Ted, Jack, and Harold hinges on superb direction and acting.
The celestial choir is grooving to the beat in Menken and Slater’s joyful noise
You can’t stop the beat at the Fulton Theatre! Their current production of Hairspray is bringing fun, energy, and lots of laughs to downtown Lancaster.
Be careful what you wish for at Ephrata Performing Arts Center! Into the Woods, their now-running production, opens with familiar fairytales, including those of Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, and Jack and the Giant Beanstalk, but these light-hearted stories quickly turn much darker.
Tiny Beautiful Things is a beautiful play that speaks to the human condition.
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 entire cast and creative team of Hanover Little Theatre’s Play On! deserve wild applause for this production.
The ensemble fills the space with an energy that is simply electric.
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The show opens by immediately breaking the fourth wall as the audience is introduced to our actors for the evening.
Benjamin Eisenhouer performed Dewy Fin with the same energy and comedic style as that of Jack Black.
The production of Love, Loss, and What I Wore is full of heart, inviting the audience to laugh and cry with them.
Little Women is a classic show written by Louisa May Alcott that has been a favorite to many over the years.
Gamut Theatre Company’s production of King Lear is dark and intensely emotional.
The Fulton Theatre has mounted a confident, engaging production of The Shark is Broken, running February 27 through March 22, 2026.
The cast and creative team at Carlisle Theatre have put together a production that is as relevant today as it was in the 30s.
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The chemistry between these three actors as they navigate the whirlwind script is superb.
This is a high energy show with an almost improv feel with lots of physical comedy.
The Sunday funnies leap from page to stage as Keystone Theatrics presents You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown.
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.
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.
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Musical: Annie Milford Theater (7/18-8/09) |
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51st Annual Summer Festival Sisters of Saints Cyril and Methodius (7/11-7/11) |
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Golden Girls The Laughs Continue Mishler Theatre (11/17-11/17) |
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Goo Goo Dolls The Pavilion At Montage Mountain (9/05-9/05) |
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Mame DreamWrights Center for Community Arts (12/11-12/20) |
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The Music of Queen & Journey Totem Pole Playhouse (10/03-10/04) |
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The Boy Band Project Totem Pole Playhouse (8/18-8/18) |
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Clybourne Park DreamWrights Center for Community Arts (10/16-10/24) |
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Weird Al Yankovic Bryce Jordan Center (10/11-10/11) |
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Dancing at Lughnasa Messiah University Department of Theatre and Dance (11/12-11/22) |
