Central Pennsylvania Theater Reviews

Review: Arthur Miller's THE CRUCIBLE at Ephrata Performing Arts Center

by Rich Mehrenberg — June 18, 2022

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.

Review: THE WINTER'S TALE at Gamut Theatre

by Andrea Stephenson — June 16, 2022

One of the best things about Gamut’s Shakespeare in the Park is the sense of community that fills the audience.

BWW Review: GREAT BALLS OF FIRE at Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre

by Rich Mehrenberg — June 12, 2022

Chances are good that you will also find something to like and might end up dancing in the aisles.

BWW Review: VANYA AND SONIA AND MASHA AND SPIKE at Theatre Harrisburg

by Rich Mehrenberg — June 11, 2022

Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike is an enjoyable night of entertainment.

BWW Review: FIVE GUYS NAMED MOE at Fulton Theater

by Rich Mehrenberg — June 6, 2022

Fulton's newest fourth floor production will definitely make you want to come back for 'Moe'.

BWW Review: CROWNS at Sankofa African American Theatre Company At Open Stage

by Andrea Stephenson — May 29, 2022

This cast is comprised of superb storytellers who use their voices, facial expressions, and movement to draw the audience into the performance.

BWW Review: MAN OF LA MANCHA at Fulton Theatre

by Rich Mehrenberg — May 29, 2022

Sometimes life imitates art in strange and unpredictable ways.

BWW Review: COME BLOW YOUR HORN at Little Theatre Of Mechanicsburg

by Andrea Stephenson — May 21, 2022

In true Neil Simon fashion, Come Blow Your Horn explores complicated themes in hilarious yet poignant ways.

BWW Review: MOONLIGHT AND MAGNOLIAS at Oyster Mill Playhouse

by Andrea Stephenson — May 14, 2022

Moonlight and Magnolias is a farce that combines physical comedy with rapid-fire dialogue to create a hilariously funny, yet thought-provoking play.

BWW Review: HAIRSPRAY at Hershey Theatre

by Rich Mehrenberg — May 4, 2022

Dance the night away with Hairspray at Hershey.

BWW Review: HALFWAY TO HALLOWEEN at Kim's Krypt Haunted Mill

by Jessica Crowe — May 2, 2022

When somebody says that they want to go to the theatre, your mind most likely conjures up images of a raised stage with a velvet curtain and a room full of seats.

BWW Review: A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER at EPAC

by Rich Mehrenberg — April 30, 2022

Feel free to disagree, but EPAC's current production of A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder is a great example of attempting to create a silk purse out of a sow's ear.

BWW Review: STEEL MAGNOLIAS at The Belmont Theatre

by Jason Davis — April 23, 2022

Attempting to produce a show adapted into an award-winning film is challenging.

BWW Review: ROCK OF AGES at Dutch Apple Dinner Theater

by Rich Mehrenberg — April 23, 2022

Fog machines! Stripper poles! Poop jokes!  This ain’t your Grandma’s dinner theater! Dutch Apple goes outside their comfort zone with the funny and fun musical, Rock of Ages.

BWW Review: THE BUZZ IS ABOUT JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR at Mickey's Black Box At Rock Lititz

by Marakay Rogers — April 16, 2022

Goths, not hippies, spread the buzz about Lindsay Bretz-Morgan’s Jesus at Rock Lititz venue.

BWW Review: SMOKEY JOE'S CAFE at Fulton Theatre

by Jason Davis — April 10, 2022

Whether you know all the songs of Leiber & Stoller or only a few, there is something for everyone in the Fulton Theatre's production of Smokey Joe's Cafe.

BWW Review: SWEAT at Fulton Theatre

by Rich Mehrenberg — April 3, 2022

BWW Review: POLYESTER at Hanover Little Theatre

by Rich Mehrenberg — April 2, 2022

Strap on your boogie shoes, get out your Afro pick, and hustle down to Hanover Little Theatre.

BWW Review: BWW REVIEW: MURDER BALLAD IS A SHOW TO DIE FOR at PRIMA Theatre

by Marakay Rogers — March 29, 2022

The one-act rock musical promises, and delivers, on murder.

BWW Review: ORLANDO at Gamut Theatre Group

by Andrea Stephenson — March 20, 2022

In partnership with the PA Coalition for Trans Youth, Gamut Theatre Group presents Orlando under the direction of Francesca Amendolia now through March 27th.

BWW Review: HEDDA GABLER at EPAC

by Rich Mehrenberg — March 19, 2022

The Ephrata Performing Arts Center takes a step outside of the community theater comfort zone with their recent production of Hedda Gabler.

BWW Review: A MURDER IS ANNOUNCED at Oyster Mill Playhouse

by Andrea Stephenson — March 19, 2022

Overall, this show, that the actors have been waiting to perform since January, is a well put together production.

BWW Review: FIDDLER ON THE ROOF at Hershey Theatre

by Rich Mehrenberg — March 16, 2022

BWW Review: THE COMPLETE WORKS OF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE (ABRIDGED) [REVISED] at Gettysburg Community Theatre

by Andrea Stephenson — March 12, 2022

This is the perfect show for those who struggled through Shakespeare in school or for anyone who just needs a good laugh.

BWW Review: THE SOUND OF MUSIC at Fulton Theatre

by Rich Mehrenberg — February 27, 2022

The Fulton's The Sound of Music is easily the best production in Lancaster County since live theatre opened back up.