CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA THEATER REVIEWS

The Pirates of Penzance at Gamut is fun, energetic, and hilarious. The voices are lovely, and the singers and orchestra make the challenging music sound easy. For an uplifting evening of laughter and joy, get your tickets for The Pirates of Penzance!...

What did our critic think of ASSASSINS at Susquehanna Stage?...

Throughout the production, the lights, sound, props, and projections are beautifully designed, illustrating not only the mood of the scene, but also the passing of time. Overall, the cast handles this intense thriller well, keeping audiences at the edge of their seats....

I am grateful that the company has decided to celebrate more non-traditional stories for a more diverse audience. Performances run now through November 1st. Let’s do this again soon!...

The set is perfectly creepy, and the lighting, complete with candles hanging from the ceiling, sets the mood. While the entire cast brings an energetic and exciting performance, the Phantoms really bring the show to life. Overall, the cast and crew of The Rocky Horror Show at GCT is sure to be an au...

Get ready to laugh out loud! Clue, the latest offering from The Belmonte Theatre in York, PA, is always a hilarious hit, and this production is no exception. With a witty and ridiculous script that keeps audiences guessing, the talented cast elevates the already comedic material into a riotous eveni...

For the third year in a row, Hersheypark is coming in strong with their attempt to become a premier destination in Central PA for spooky Halloween fun......

Ride the Cyclone is a fascinating exploration of the dichotomy between what we project to the world and who we really are, what makes life worth living, and the importance of memory. It’s the perfect show for spooky season, and the perfect show for Open Stage....

Little Shop of Horrors is a show that continues to capture the audience’s imagination, and with stunning choreography and stellar acting, this production at Keystone Theatrics does not disappoint....

The 12 cast members for “Laramie Project” used simple costume changes and props to portray more than 60 different characters in a series of interviews between Moisé Kaufman and the Tectonic Theater Project Company. Using 4 different entrances to the stage, the cast wove the emotional story of M...

Every element of this production is crafted to heighten the suspense of this intense murder mystery. If you enjoy psychological mysteries with the kind of twists that will have you questioning what you think you know, get your tickets for Little Theatre of Mechanicsburg’s Dial M for Murder....

Each of these actors has clearly thought carefully about their character’s personality and history, crafting their posture, gait, gestures, and expressions to bring out their character’s quirks. The Mousetrap is a delightfully twisty mystery that will keep audiences guessing right up to the very...

To be totally honest with you, I would have been satisfied with EPAC’s recent production of Gypsy if it was simply the orchestra banging out the soundtrack.  The nine piece band led by conductor, Cheryl Markle was every bit as bold and brass and full of life as Mamma Rose, herself!  ...

Dutch Apple pulls out all the stops for their best show of the season!  Hairspray is a toe-tapping, feel-good show celebrating acceptance and inclusion.  It is warm and funny and has a lot of heart....

Carlisle Theatre stages To Kill a Mockingbird with an emphasis on understanding the past, to inform the present and, more importantly, to work to create a more just and equitable future....

'Deathtrap' is a thriller that keeps you guessing until the end. Just when you think you have it figured out, a new complication arises. Danger lurks around every corner, and nothing is as it seems....

DreamWrights Playhouse is bringing “Newsies- The Musical” to the stage from October 4th through 13th under the direction of Gregory DeCandia. With a large and energetic cast for their production of “Newsies- The Musical,” you could feel their enthusiasm and vocal strength in each group numbe...

This show might be up your alley if you are a Beetlejuice superfan, enjoy crude humor or like to have your senses assaulted. In any case, you probably should leave your kids and your epileptic friends at home....

Beautiful is just that, a beautiful show.  It is a great way to start the new season, and highlights Lancaster’s strong, continuing dedication to the fine arts....

The Belmont Theatre’s latest production, Big the Musical, delivers an entertaining blend of nostalgia and whimsy that captures the essence of the beloved 1988 film. Under the direction of Dylan Staub and Rene Staub, this community theater show becomes a vibrant celebration of youthful exuberance a...

Boeing Boeing is a play that requires immense energy, precise comedic timing, well-choreographed physical comedy, and just the right chemistry between the characters. This cast does not disappoint. In this six-person cast there is not a single weak link. This reviewer has not laughed so hard during ...

Dead to the Last Drop is a unique and entertaining play, and the team at Hanover Little Theatre pulls it off wonderfully, giving the audience something to talk about long after the play ends. With four different possible endings, audiences are encouraged to see the show more than once!...

Their energy is contagious, their individual voices are unique and beautiful, and together they create rock magic. The harmonies, in particular, are a treat for the ears. If you are looking for a performance that is full of joy, catch “Go Your Own Way: A Celebration of Fleetwood Mac.'...

This production of Cabaret combines creative and thoughtful direction and design with incredible talent on stage and off. It is a difficult show that hits hard in many ways, and the team at Theatre Harrisburg meets the challenge of Cabaret head on....

What did our critic think of CHICKEN & BISCUITS at EPAC?...