CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA THEATER REVIEWS

We are back from the second day of HBG Fringe 2025! This reviewer was able to see three more wonderful shows by the talented artists that dedicated their time to showcasing their labors of love. ...

It is Fringe Season for Harrisburg again! This is the time of year where you can see so many kinds of unique and beautiful shows such as films, theater, music, improv and so much more. All this beautiful and amazing art can be seen in the beautiful city of Harrisburg! ...

From psychological thrillers to science fiction to comedy to drama, Fringe has something for everyone!...

There's something for everyone at the 2025 Harrisburg Fringe Festival. Visit hbgfringe.com for information on how to join in the fun! Do something weird!...

Kudos to the entire cast and crew, and to director Joe Kemprowski for an electric production that inspires and offers hope....

Every actor brings their character to life in a nuanced and sensitive way, giving the audience a glimpse into the thoughts, feelings, desires, frustrations, and fears of this diverse group of characters....

This is a beautiful, thoughtful, and engaging ensemble show with a dynamite cast and production team. Catharsis is a show you will not want to miss....

You can’t go wrong with dinner and a show, and Lancaster’s Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre—now celebrating its 39th season—delivers a lively, family-friendly take on The Wizard of Oz, the beloved classic that continues to enchant audiences of all ages....

TAFE: Theatre Arts for Everyone is presenting a Robin Hood on stage from June 27th to 29th. Robin Hood is an original adaptation written and directed by Diane Crews. TAFE brings the Sherwood Forest to life with the familiar Robin Hood characters robbing the rich to help the poor. This legendary Engl...

The Da Vinci Code will be enjoyable both by newbies and big fans of the book.  It provides thrills, chills, and has a great message about history, or rather, her-story.  It runs now through June 29....

Susquehanna Stage has long been known for delivering outstanding local theater, and with The Shark Is Broken, the company may have set a new bar. This darkly comic, introspective play comes alive on the Susquehanna stage with astonishing depth, sharp humor, and unforgettable performances....

Mom’s Gift is a play that combines comedy with genuine emotion, and the team at Hanover Little Theatre present the story in an authentic way that will have audiences laughing and crying....

Footloose is adapted from the 1984 film of the same name, first premiering in 1998. The music is by Tom Snow, Eric Carmen, Sammy Hagar, Kenny Loggins and Jim Steinman, lyrics by Dean Pitchford and adapted to stage by Dean Pitchford and Walter Bobbie. This show celebrates the exhilaration of youth, t...

Cats serves as Fulton Theatre’s final production for the 2024-25 season. They are fully committed to highlighting what works, and sidestepping some of its shortcomings. ...

School of Rock at Carlisle Theatre is a fun, energetic production. These young actors shine on the stage—bringing energy, emotion, and heart to their characters....

Curtis Proctor, one of the company's board members accurately describes the show as 'part Elizabethian, part Comedia del Arte, part 'In-prov', and part Monty Python'...

This production of Pippin is riveting as it combines humor, color, and fun with intense anguish, searching, and desire....

Ajax in Iraq is Ellen McLaughlin’s work that has the past and present collide, telling the stories of Sophocles’ classic tragedy Ajax and modern-day Iraq war....

Once on this Island is a Caribbean story about an orphan peasant girl, Ti Moune, who rescues a wealthy boy, Daniel, after a car accident. It is a story about the complicated nature of love. Jasmine Graham voice was perfect for the character Ti Moune....

This incredible production of The Colored Museum is one you will not want to miss....

Love's Labor's Lost is presented at Reservoir Park by Gamut Theatre Group's Harrisburg Shakespeare Company through June 14th. This fun fast-paced comedy, directed by J. Clark Nicholson, is a fantastic way to kick off the summer season....

Overall, Rock of Ages is a strange and uneven show.  Dutch Apple’s cast and crew bring ample amounts of enthusiasm and talent, but you can’t make a silk purse out of a sow’s ear....

The cast of this production brings passion, emotion, enthusiasm, and talent to the stage. Their characters are well-developed and consistent....

Galosi and Burdick are very believable in their characterizations and have more than enough shared chemistry to make the story work fantastically....

Overall, Oyster Mill’s production of Jane Austen’s Lady Susan is engaging and hilarious. If you’re looking for a dynamic and entertaining performance, get your tickets now....