CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA THEATER REVIEWS

Anything Goes is high energy, and the intimacy of the small theatre setting lends itself well to this show, making the audience feel like they’re on the boat with the characters. This is the best production of Anything Goes that this reviewer has seen. Grab your passports and get your tickets for ...

Broadway Bound is touching and humorous, and the right cast and director can create a beautiful tapestry that will have audiences laughing one moment and bringing them to silent reflection the next. Little Theatre of Mechanicsburg has just the right cast, crew, and director to bring this play to lif...

TAFE is proud to present the premier production of “The Influencer’s New Clothes” from August 23rd to 25th. This original play was written by York native, Paige Hoke. According to Ms. Hoke, her play is a modern adaptation of “The Emperor’s New Clothes” that focuses on “self-confidence,...

Avatar the Last Airbender-In Concert “blew” into the Hershey Theatre on Thursday, August 8th and was met with “thunderous” applause. Audience members were treated to a giant movie screen playing scenes from the “fiery” series, accompanied by a very talented, yet “grounded” live orche...

Oh, what a night!  Dutch Apple brings the crowd-pleaser Jersey Boys to the Lancaster stage.  Based on the life and times of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, this toe-tapping blast from the past serves up all their hits like Sherry, Big Girls Don’t Cry, and Can’t Take My Eyes Off of You. ...

Overall, Gettysburg Community Theatre’s production of Julius Caesar is intense and emotionally charged, with well-choreographed fight and death scenes....

Producing a high-energy musical like Anything Goes is no small feat, requiring meticulous attention to both music and choreography. Yet, Susquehanna Stage has once again demonstrated its reputation for exceptional community theater with a production that, despite a few minor hiccups, ultimately deli...

I am a big fan of Rachael Opdenaker’s portrayal of Sally Bowles.  Opdenaker brings vitality and beauty to her role.  All of her numbers are fantastic, but her cover of the title song is a true powerhouse performance that needs to be seen and heard....

When you think of the mysterious world of the tarot, what usually comes to mind is likely a tiny, dimly lit shop full of mystical old world objects and an eccentric woman who is incredibly excited to look into your past, present, and future to solve your problems......

Save the date for next year’s Harrisburg Fringe Festival, July 17th-20th, 2025. You do not want to miss out on the fun!...

Saturday was another beautiful day for the Harrisburg Fringe Festival! The shows started at 11am and continued well into the evening. While the Festival is now over, this reviewer highly recommends that you keep your eyes on these performers and on next year’s Harrisburg Fringe Festival!...

Don't miss out on your final chance to catch some of these fantastic performances at fringe! Do something weird and support the performing and visual arts!...

The Fringe Festival is off to a fantastic start! Join these fabulous artists July 18-21 in doing something weird!...

Overall, The 39 Steps at Oyster Mill is a delightful production, filled with comedy, mystery, and energy. It is sure to be an audience favorite, so get your tickets before it completely sells out!...

The Sound of Music is an iconic show, and Dutch Apple had a full and appreciative audience.  It’s a great first show for kids as well as family members who have seen the movie a dozen times...

What did our critic think of ALICE IN WONDERLAND at TAFE: Theatre Arts For Everyone?...

With its superb acting and lovely harmonies, this is a production that will capture the hearts of the audience....

Every element of this production is carefully crafted, eliciting genuine emotion from the audience as they experience this smart, poetic, complex play. Intimate Apparel is a show you do not want to miss....

I am very grateful that EPAC brought Angels in America to their stage.  This important show is simultaneously contemporary and a product of its time. More people need to see it....

But just like sex and pizza, Shakespeare is always, at least, pretty good.  This show has its moments, and the cast gives 110% with tons of physical comedy, silly voices, and manic energy....

While Cats”might not be everyone's favorite Broadway show, due to its limited plot and unusual format, there is no denying that the energy and talent of this cast, the creativity of the choreography, the always incredible staging/directing by Rene Staub, and live orchestra, gave  this production ...

Orangemite has adapted the two plays with provided narration which shorted the time to 2 1/2 hours to deliver York, PA the first live performance of these Shakespeare plays. Dr. William Wolfgang directed, narrated, and provided both piano and trumpet music (often simultaneously)!...

Gettysburg Community Theatre’s production of Kinky Boots will have audiences tapping their toes, cheering for the underdog, and wishing for their own pair of red stiletto boots....

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is a scrumdiddlyumptious summer treat on the Fulton stage. The production retains everything you love about the original movie (Pure Imagination, eye-popping sets, bratty kids, etc.) and eliminates or updates the parts that weren’t so great (mediocre special effec...

Reggie Barton’s debut production of Bridge at The Belmont Theatre cleverly employs the backdrop of a charming card game in order to seamlessly blend thought-provoking contemporary themes with witty repartee. The show has garnered an enthusiastic response from audiences, who have lauded its impecca...