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Review: THE 39 STEPS at Twin Valley Players Colonnade

Review: THE 39 STEPS at Twin Valley Players Colonnade

by Andrea Stephenson — October 20, 2025
This is the third production this reviewer has seen performed by Twin Valley Players, and each production has offered audiences an evening of tremendous talent and entertainment. You do not want to miss any of their upcoming productions....
Review: PARADE at EPAC

Review: PARADE at EPAC

by Rich Mehrenberg — October 19, 2025
on’t come to Parade expecting easy answers or a fairy tale ending.  It is based on real-life events, and real-life is messy.  However, if you want a show that explores themes of bigotry and injustice, then this is for you.  Playing now through November 1st...
Review: THE LION, THE WITCH, AND THE WARDROBE at TAFE: Theatre Arts For Everyone

Review: THE LION, THE WITCH, AND THE WARDROBE at TAFE: Theatre Arts For Everyone

by Sandra Harberger — October 18, 2025
TAFE introduces you to Narnia by walking you through the wardrobe. You meet young Lucy (Madalynn Richard), Edmund (Mason Damon), Peter (Kade Junk), and Susan (Faith Brown) as they discover the magical world of talking animals, witches, and winter that never ends. Karen Leclaire was excellent in her ...
Review: GHOST: THE MUSICAL at Hershey Area Playhouse

Review: GHOST: THE MUSICAL at Hershey Area Playhouse

by Becky Winter — October 17, 2025
What did our critic think of GHOST: THE MUSICAL at Hershey Area Playhouse?...
Review: DRACULA at Carlisle Theatre

Review: DRACULA at Carlisle Theatre

by Andrea Stephenson — October 16, 2025
This production of Dracula at Carlisle Theatre engages the imagination in a deliciously spine-chilling way. It is the perfect show for audiences who enjoy the thrill of the unknown and who are intrigued by the mysteries of the night....
Review: SHEAR MADNESS at Keystone Theatrics At The Playhouse At Allenberry

Review: SHEAR MADNESS at Keystone Theatrics At The Playhouse At Allenberry

by Andrea Stephenson — October 13, 2025
Every performance is sure to be completely dynamic and hilarious. The ensemble cast is top-notch, bringing charisma, comedy, and impeccable improv skills to the stage in Shear Madness....
Review: THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION at The Belmont Theatre

Review: THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION at The Belmont Theatre

by Jason Davis — October 13, 2025
What did our critic think of THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION at The Belmont Theatre? The Belmont Theatre’s production of The Shawshank Redemption is a commendable community theater effort, offering a thoughtful and heartfelt adaptation of Stephen King’s classic....
Review: JEKYLL & HYDE: THE MUSICAL at Fulton Theatre

Review: JEKYLL & HYDE: THE MUSICAL at Fulton Theatre

by Jason Davis — October 13, 2025
What did our critic think of JEKYLL & HYDE: THE MUSICAL at Fulton Theatre? The Fulton Theatre’s production of Jekyll & Hyde: The Musical is a masterclass in theatrical artistry, showcasing remarkable talent both on and off the stage. From the haunting streets of Victorian London brought to life by...
Review: MORIARTY: A NEW SHERLOCK HOLMES ADVENTURE at Little Theatre Of Mechanicsburg

Review: MORIARTY: A NEW SHERLOCK HOLMES ADVENTURE at Little Theatre Of Mechanicsburg

by Andrea Stephenson — October 13, 2025
Visit ltmpa.com to get your tickets and join Holmes and Watson for an evening of mystery, intrigue, and laughter in Ken Ludwig’s Moriarty: A New Sherlock Holmes Adventure....
Review: DRACULA: A COMEDY OF TERRORS at Open Stage

Review: DRACULA: A COMEDY OF TERRORS at Open Stage

by Andrea Stephenson — October 6, 2025
The character of Dracula was popularized by the 1897 Gothic novel by Bram Stoker. Since then, the vampire Dracula has captured the imaginations of generations. Countless stories, movies, and plays have explored this character from a variety of angles. ...
Review: THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW at Gettysburg Community Theatre

Review: THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW at Gettysburg Community Theatre

by Andrea Stephenson — October 4, 2025
With its nod to science fiction and B horror movies, The Rocky Horror Show is the perfect way to celebrate spooky season, so get your tickets and get ready for an evening of high-energy entertainment....
Review: THE REVOLUTIONISTS at Gamut Theatre

Review: THE REVOLUTIONISTS at Gamut Theatre

by Andrea Stephenson — October 3, 2025
The Revolutionists is an intensely funny, creative, and emotional show with a cast and production team that fully deserve a full-house every single night....
Review: A CHORUS LINE at Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre

Review: A CHORUS LINE at Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre

by Rich Mehrenberg — September 28, 2025
A half-century later, A Chorus Line remains one singular sensation!  Grab some tickets and see for yourself, now through November 1st....
Review: THE WONDER IN ALICE at DreamWrights

Review: THE WONDER IN ALICE at DreamWrights

by Sandra Harberger — September 28, 2025
DreamWrights presents the world premiere of “The Wonder in Alice” from September 26th to October 5th under the direction of Gregory DeCandia. This unique adaptation of “Alice in Wonderland” was written by local playwright, Kate Brennan, and conceptualized by Gregory DeCandia. DreamWrights to...
Review: A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER at Theatre Harrisburg

Review: A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER at Theatre Harrisburg

by Andrea Stephenson — September 14, 2025
For an evening of beautiful harmonies, gorgeous solos, entertaining characters, and sheer hilarity, get your tickets for Theatre Harrisburg’s production of A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder....
Review: DRIVING MISS DAISY at Fulton Theatre

Review: DRIVING MISS DAISY at Fulton Theatre

by Rich Mehrenberg — September 13, 2025
While Driving Miss Daisy will never match the stagecraft extravaganza of an Andrew Lloyd Weber musical nor the plot complexities of Arthur Miller, it is very effective at what it does....
Review: COME TOGETHER: A CELEBRATION OF THE BEATLES at Open Stage

Review: COME TOGETHER: A CELEBRATION OF THE BEATLES at Open Stage

by Andrea Stephenson — September 8, 2025
This electric production will have you clapping, singing along, and dancing in your seats. Get your tickets now!...
Review: YOU'RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN at Hanover Little Theatre

Review: YOU'RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN at Hanover Little Theatre

by Andrea Stephenson — September 7, 2025
If you could use an infusion of nostalgia and joy in your weekend, get your tickets for You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown at Hanover Little Theatre through September 14....
Review: GOD OF CARNAGE at EPAC

Review: GOD OF CARNAGE at EPAC

by Rich Mehrenberg — September 7, 2025
God of Carnage tells the story of two couples brought together by their children’s playground fracas.  Soon, civility goes out the window, and a heck of a lot more goes on the floor....
Review: MISERY at Oyster Mill Playhouse

Review: MISERY at Oyster Mill Playhouse

by Andrea Stephenson — September 6, 2025
This trio of actors are well-matched, creating a chemistry on stage that elevates the performance, making it feel so real that the audience audibly reacts....
Review: SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD at Carlisle Theatre Players On High

Review: SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD at Carlisle Theatre Players On High

by Andrea Stephenson — September 5, 2025
If you’re looking for an evening that will leave you with a full heart and a feeling of the interconnectedness of the world, check out Songs for a New World at Carlisle Theatre....
Review: DO BLACK PATENT LEATHER SHOES REALLY REFLECT UP? at Little Theatre Of Mechani

Review: DO BLACK PATENT LEATHER SHOES REALLY REFLECT UP? at Little Theatre Of Mechanicsburg

by Andrea Stephenson — September 1, 2025
Do Black Patent Leather Shoes Really Reflect Up? opened on Broadway in 1982. Based on the book by John R Powers, this show features music and lyrics by James Quinn and Alaric Jans....
Review: SPIDER'S WEB at TAFE: Theatre Arts For Everyone

Review: SPIDER'S WEB at TAFE: Theatre Arts For Everyone

by Sandra Harberger — August 23, 2025
TAFE: Theatre Arts for Everyone will present Spider’s Web onstage from August 22 to 25 under the direction of Quinton Laughman. See more details here! ...
Review: BUDDY-THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY at Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre

Review: BUDDY-THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY at Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre

by Rich Mehrenberg — August 18, 2025
This is a highly enjoyable show that will be loved by all ages. Congratulations.  Dutch Apple has another hit on its hands! Buddy-The Buddy Holly Story is one of the earliest and most popular jukebox musicals of all time.  It tells the meteoric, brief, and tragic story of one of rock ‘n’ roll�...
Review: SILENT SKY at Gettysburg Community Theatre

Review: SILENT SKY at Gettysburg Community Theatre

by Andrea Stephenson — August 17, 2025
This is a gorgeous production that elicits real emotion, from humor to excitement to sadness to hope, from the audience. It is inspiring and uplifting, perfectly directed, and wonderfully performed....
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