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Review: VOICES OF THE EIGHTH: PART 3 HALLOWED GROUND at Gamut Theatre
Sharia Benn’s third installment weaves together poetry, Harrisburg’s African American history, and gospel music. Though it is part three, it can easily be enjoyed without seeing part one and two. Michael Bush’s artistic talent shone in the cemetery set. The costume designer, Sofia Sloat, desig...
Review: THE SECRET GARDEN at TAFE: Theatre Arts For Everyone
The well-known characters of Mary Lennox and Colin Craven were played by Braelyn Angell and Henry Gambrill. I enjoyed their transformation from angry children in pain to those with hope and kindness. Josiah Titus played their friend Dickon Sowerby with strength and confidence. Not surprising since J...
Review: FALSETTOS at Susquehanna Stage
Susquehanna Stage has built a commendable reputation for delivering exceptional productions, ranging from beloved classics to lesser-known gems. Their recent endeavor, the Tony Award-winning Falsettos, aligns with this tradition, bringing to life a complex narrative about love, family, and personal ...
Review: HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH at Open Stage
Hedwig and the Angry Inch is a hard-hitting, emotional story that explores the deepest questions of human life—questions of freedom, love, and identity. It is a story that deserves thoughtful attention....
Review: MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET at Keystone Theatrics At The Playhouse At Allenberry
Million Dollar Quartet is a high-energy show with an all-star cast. Visit keystonetheatrics.com for more information and get your tickets before its too late....
Review: SIX: TEEN EDITION at Ephrata Performing Arts Center
Don’t be deceived by the title—this is no mere teen edition! The extraordinary queens of Six: Teen Edition at Ephrata Performing Arts Center are a tour de force, providing professional-level talent. With powerful voices and captivating storytelling, this incredible cast is an experience you simp...
Review: PUFFS at DreamWrights
The narrator (Zachary Claghorn) entertained as he kept the audience aware of what book was coming up and set the tone of the show. Our lead Puffs were Wayne (Westley Smith), Oliver (Acell Spencer), and Megan (Bryn Walker). These three worked well together and showed a range of emotions throughout th...
Review: THE TIME MACHINE at Gettysburg Community Theatre
Anyone who loves science fiction, history, and romance will fall in love with Michael D. Fox’s The Time Machine. The Time Machine is a lovely and magical show for audiences of all ages. Catch this production through February 16th....
Review: THE IRISH AND HOW THEY GOT THAT WAY at Fulton Theatre
You are going to need the luck of the Irish if you postpone buying tickets, word of mouth is going to make this a very popular show....
Review: MURDER FOR TWO at Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre
The show is 90 minutes with no intermission. Director, Victor Legarreta understands the farcical elements and keeps the action coming. However, funny, and fast are not synonymous. The coherency of the plot is sometimes sacrificed by the manic pace of the show. This is a flaw of the script, not t...
Review: RICHARD III at OrangeMite Studio
Daryll Perkins Jr.’s portrayal of Richard was excellent and perfectly evil for this tragic character. Chris Koslosky’s curses and predictions of downfall as the banished Queen Margaret was fantastic. The fighting scene between Richard (Daryl Perkins Jr.) and Henry Tudor of Richmond was realistic...
Review: PRETTY WOMAN THE MUSICAL at Hershey Theatre
Your appreciation of Pretty Woman the Musical is probably directly related to your familiarity and love of the movie. There is extensive dialogue, events, and costume call backs to the Julia Roberts classic. Some audience members (like my plus-one) loved this, while others might prefer to stay h...
Review: 'NIGHT, MOTHER at Little Theatre Of Mechanicsburg
These actors tackle the difficult themes in this play with wonderful authenticity. Their pacing and line delivery are perfect, keeping the show moving while allowing the audience space to breathe and take it in....
Review: LOVE FROM A STRANGER at Oyster Mill Playhouse
The audience is completely captivated by these actors and the way their characters transform over the course of the performance. To say much more will give away too much of this mystery’s twists and turns, so visit oystermillplayhouse.com to get your tickets before it sells out!...
Review: A CHRISTMAS CAROL at Open Stage
The heart and soul that this cast and crew put into the 25th year of A Christmas Carol at Open Stage is a testament to the staying power of the show itself as well as to the magic that Open Stage creates with every production....
Review: A 1940'S CHRISTMAS CAROL at The Musical Box Theatre
What I loved about the show was the way you felt transported back to 1943 as the live audience for the radio broadcast complete with an “applause” sign that lights up when it’s time to clap. You got to see how they made sound effects on air, and Mathew Szekeres did a great job as “Buzz” wi...
Review: OTHER DESERT CITIES at Susquehanna Stage
Other Desert Cities may not be a play you’ve heard of, but it is certainly one you won’t want to miss. The Susquehanna Stage production of this contemporary drama is a powerful representation of Jon Robin Baitz’s sharp, emotionally charged script. While it’s only a 'Christmas play' in the sa...
Review: BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at Keystone Theatrics At The Playhouse At Allenberry
This entire production of Beauty and the Beast is everything that fans of the story could hope for. The cast and crew of Keystone Theatrics have put together a performance this reviewer could see over and over again....
Review: THE NUTCRACKER REIMAGINED at TAFE: Theatre Arts For Everyone
At TAFE: Theatre Arts for Everyone, Christmas has begun with their holiday show for the 2024 season. “The Nutcracker Reimagined” is onstage from December 6th to 14th. “The Nutcracker Reimagined” was written and directed by Diane Crews, and it is an adaptation of “The Nutcracker and the Kin...
Review: CONEY ISLAND CHRISTMAS at DreamWrights
Iris Lewin portrayal of the older Shirley Abramowitz was sweet with moments of humor. Eva Jarret played the younger Shirley, and she brought her “Loudest Voice” to the role. Her parents were played by Zachary Claghorn and Isabell Amadio with authentic Jewish accents and mannerisms. Isabell Amadi...
Review: 'TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS at Little Theatre Of Mechanicsburg
The cast, crew, and creative team of ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas at Little Theatre of Mechanicsburg present a show that is full of heart and hope, bringing light, life, and warmth to the stage....
Review: HAMILTON at Hershey Theatre
This production retains the same charm and value as what I have seen before, while adding a few additional tweaks to make it special. ...
Review: WHO'S HOLIDAY! at Open Stage
Open Stage is presenting “Who’s Holiday!” from November 23rd to December 22nd under the direction of Chris Gibson and starring the talented Rachel Landon. Rachel Landon’s portrayal of adult Sally Who is hilarious, raw, and outrageous. After five years, she has honed her craft! She speaks fla...
Review: A DOG'S LIFE at Hanover Little Theatre
What did our critic think of A DOG'S LIFE at Hanover Little Theatre?...
Review: THE MUSICAL COMEDY MURDERS OF 1940 at Oyster Mill Playhouse
In summary, The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940 was a great introduction to Oyster Mill. I look forward to getting back to this venue soon....
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