Central Pennsylvania Newsroom BWW Review: I HATE HAMLET at Oyster Mill Playhouse
by Andrea Stephenson on August 18, 2018 in Central Pennsylvania I Hate Hamlet, by Paul Rudnick, first hit the stage in 1991. Set in actor John Barrymore's apartment, the play introduces the audience to Andrew Rally, a television actor considering an attempt at playing Hamlet. The characters, which include a television star, a Hollywood director, an agent, a realtor, John Barrymore himself, and a theatre-obsessed virgin girlfriend, are delightful, and the show is packed with humor. The Broadway run of the show was cut short when one of the actors was intentionally injured on stage. I Hate Hamlet opened at Oyster Mill Playhouse on Friday, August 17th. (more...)  THE QUEEN OF BINGO Closes Out The Totem Pole Playhouse 68th Summer Season
by BWW News Desk on August 17, 2018 in Central Pennsylvania Totem Pole Playhouse, America's beloved summer theatre, located in Caledonia State Park between Gettysburg and Chambersburg, PA, will close out the summer season with its one week only bonus show, a "special return engagement" of the stage comedy The Queen of Bingo which first played Totem Pole in 2009 and marked the introduction of Rowan Joseph as an actor to Totem Pole audiences. Joseph became only the fifth Artistic Director in Totem Pole Playhouse's 68-year history, a role he assumed in 2013. (more...) Hershey Area Playhouse Theatre Academy Announces Acting Classes
by BWW News Desk on August 16, 2018 in Central Pennsylvania Once again, this year Hershey Area Playhouse offers acting classes to grades 1 - 12 beginning in mid-September and running through November. Reserve a spot at: https://goo.gl/forms/QRsy7tOGu8knwE2K2 (more...)  Regional Roundup: Top New Features This Week Around Our BroadwayWorld 8/17 - WEST SIDE STORY, MAMMA MIA, and More!
by BWW Special on August 17, 2018 in Central Pennsylvania BroadwayWorld presents a comprehensive weekly roundup of regional stories around our Broadway World, which include videos, editor spotlights, regional reviews and more. This week, we feature WEST SIDE STORY, MAMMA MIA, and More! (more...) Touchstone Announces 38th Season Of Original Theatre
by BWW News Desk on August 16, 2018 in Central Pennsylvania Touchstone Theatre prepares for a new season of original works created by its resident ensemble of artists and presented works created by notable international guest artists. The 38th season begins in October. (more...)  Open Stage of Harrisburg Mounts CARRIE THE MUSICAL
by BWW News Desk on August 16, 2018 in Central Pennsylvania Based on Stephen King's chilling first novel, Carrie the Musical brings the cult-classic to the stage. Carrie White, a misfit in high school, is relentlessly hounded and bullied by the popular crowd. At home, she's at the mercy of her cruel, zealot mother. After a traumatic encounter at school, Carrie discovers a shocking and eerie new power. And if pushed too far, she's not afraid to use it. (more...) Swarthmore College Department Of Music And Dance Announces 2018-2019 Programming
by BWW News Desk on August 15, 2018 in Central Pennsylvania The Department of Music and Dance at Swarthmore College announces their 2018-2019 season, which includes several programs with the William J. Cooper Series and continues the "Featured Artist Series," now in its second year. (more...)  Peddler's Village Comedy Legends Series Live Comes to The Cock 'n Bull Restaurant & Stage
by BWW News Desk on August 14, 2018 in Central Pennsylvania This Fall, Peddler's Village in association with Empire Plush Room Presents will be the home of headliner comedians. The Cock 'n Bull Restaurant & Stage will present legendary artists up close and personal as part of its Comedy Legends Live! Series. (more...)  Anthony Nuccio, Katie LaMark, Sam Harvey, and More to Lead ROCK OF AGES 10th Anniversary Tour
by BWW News Desk on August 14, 2018 in Central Pennsylvania Leading the cast are Anthony Nuccio as 'Drew Boley,' Katie LaMark as 'Sherrie Christian,' John-Michael Breen as 'Lonny,' Sam Harvey as 'Stacee Jaxx,' Ryan M. Hunt as 'Dennis,' Chris Renalds as 'Franz,' Kristina Walz as 'Regina,' Kenya Hamilton as 'Justice,' and Andrew Tebo as 'Hertz.' The tour will also feature Michael Bojtos, Emily Croft, Kyle Jurassic, Mark LaDuke, Carlina Parker, Darrell Wayne Purcell, Stephen Rochet, Zoe Unkovich, and Brenna Wahl. (more...)  ERTH'S PREHISTORIC AQUARIUM ADVENTURE Comes To Hershey Theatre
by BWW News Desk on August 13, 2018 in Central Pennsylvania Erth's Prehistoric Aquarium Adventure is coming to Hershey Theatre on Saturday, February 23, 2019 at 3:00 PM. (more...)  Peg + Cat To Visit Hershey Theatre
by BWW News Desk on August 13, 2018 in Central Pennsylvania Peg + Cat Live! is coming to Hershey Theatre on Sunday, March 17, 2019 at 2:00 PM. (more...)  BWW Review: York's TAFE Takes On OUR TOWN
by Marakay Rogers on August 13, 2018 in Central Pennsylvania One of the fist modern instances of 'breaking the fourth wall,' Thornton Wilder's OUR TOWN is a story addressed directly to an audience - by the production's Stage Manager, the narrator and an occasional player in the story. It's a tale of the life of the fictional Grover's Corners, New Hampshire from 1901 through 1913, seen through the eyes of two neighboring families and the Stage Manager's decription of the locale. (more...)  BWW Review: Paul Hood Presents I, JOURNEYMAN Premiere in Mechanicsburg
by Marakay Rogers on August 12, 2018 in Central Pennsylvania Little Theatre of Mechanicsburg presented the premiere of local playwright Paul Hood's new I, JOURNEYMAN, a psychological suspense play examining the effects of guilt and secrecy. (more...)
Music on Chocolate to Feature Canyon and The Galactic Cowboy Orchestra
by BWW News Desk on August 11, 2018 in Central Pennsylvania The next Music on Chocolate be held today, August 11 from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. in ChocolateTown Square Park. This month's program features Canyon from Connecticut and The Galactic Cowboy Orchestra from Minnesota. (more...)  Follow BroadwayWorld's Social Media Channels For A Chance To Win Free Tickets And More!
by BWW News Desk on August 10, 2018 in Central Pennsylvania Do you live and breathe all things Broadway? If so, you know there's a ton of exciting things happening on the great white way every day! We at BroadwayWorld know how overwhelming it could be to keep up with the hundreds of stories each week - so we're curating the best you can't miss on our social media feeds daily! (more...)  BWW Review: SWING! at Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre
by Rich Mehrenberg on August 09, 2018 in Central Pennsylvania Swing! is a relentless, two-hour extravaganza that celebrates the best of the fast-paced dance music of the 1930's and 40's (more...) Regional Roundup: Top New Features This Week Around Our BroadwayWorld 8/10 - MOULIN ROUGE, THE PRINCE OF EGYPT and More!
by BWW Special on August 10, 2018 in Central Pennsylvania BroadwayWorld presents a comprehensive weekly roundup of regional stories around our Broadway World, which include videos, editor spotlights, regional reviews and more. This week, we feature ... (more...)  The Hershey Community Chorus To Host Open House
by BWW News Desk on August 08, 2018 in Central Pennsylvania The Hershey Community Chorus will host an open house on Monday, August 20, 2018, from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm. in the Community Room on the lower level of The Hershey-Derry Township Historical Society, located at 40 Northeast Drive, Hershey. All are welcome. This is an opportunity to meet some of the current members and hear about the upcoming Christmas season concerts. Light refreshments will be served. (more...)  Hershey Community Chorus Begins Christmas Concert Rehearsals
by BWW News Desk on August 08, 2018 in Central Pennsylvania The Hershey Community Chorus will host an open house on Monday, August 20, 2018, from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm. in the Community Room on the lower level of The Hershey-Derry Township Historical Society, located at 40 Northeast Drive, Hershey. All are welcome. This is an opportunity to meet some of the current members and hear about the upcoming Christmas season concerts. Light refreshments will be served. (more...)  New Feathers Productions Announces New Venue for Second Season
by BWW News Desk on August 07, 2018 in Central Pennsylvania NEW FEATHERS PRODUCTIONS (NFP), after gaining an exciting cult-following from their 2017 premiere at the famed Raven Resort in New Hope, Producers Mandee K. Hammerstein, Greg T. Nanni, and John Augustine enthusiastically announce their new "nest" for a much-anticipated second season at Bucks County's leading arts and cultural institution, the James A. Michener Art Museum. (more...) Family Night On Broadway Available For FINDING NEVERLAND
by BWW News Desk on August 06, 2018 in Central Pennsylvania Family Night On Broadway comes to Hershey Theatre on Wednesday, October 3, when Finding Neverland is in The Sweetest Place On Earth. (more...) Gamut Theatre to Celebrate Grand Opening of Education Center
by BWW News Desk on August 03, 2018 in Central Pennsylvania Monday August 6, 2018, Gamut Theatre Group will celebrate the Grand Opening of the recently renovated, 10,000 square foot Gamut Theatre Education Center. The center features the Alexander Grass Second Stage, two renovated classrooms, and technical teaching shops for students to learn about costume construction, scenery design, sound and lighting, and more. Its new four-stop elevator and outdoor access will make this space fully accessible and ADA-compliant. The new stage will be the permanent home for the Popcorn Hat Players Children's Theatre, as well as the Stage Door Series Ensemble and Gamut Theatre Academy. (more...)  BWW Review: BECKY'S NEW CAR at DreamWrights
by Andrea Stephenson on August 03, 2018 in Central Pennsylvania Becky's New Car, written by Steven Dietz as part of ACT Theatre's New Works for the American Stage program in 2008, follows the story of Becky Foster, a wife and mother who works at a car dealership. Simultaneously funny and poignant, the play explores the question of what makes life most fulfilling-contentment or adventure. Becky's New Car opened in the studio theatre at DreamWrights Center For Community Arts on August 2. (more...)  Photo Flash: Hershey Area Playhouse Presents DADDY LONG LEGS
by BWW News Desk on August 02, 2018 in Central Pennsylvania Hershey Area Playhouse is pleased to present Daddy Long Legs. Daddy Long Legs is a stage musical with a book by John Caird, and music and lyrics by Paul Gordon. It is based on the 1912 novel of the same name by Jean Webster. It is set in turn-of-the-century New England, the musical tells the story of orphan Jerusha Abbott of the John Grier Home and her mysterious benefactor who agrees to send her to college, who she dubs 'Daddy Long Legs' after seeing his elongated shadow. Under the conditions of her benefactor, Jerusha sends him a letter once a month, describing her new-found experiences with life outside the orphanage. (more...)  BWW Interview: Director And Choreographer, Amy Marie McCleary of SWING! at Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre
by Rich Mehrenberg on August 02, 2018 in Central Pennsylvania Broadway World had the pleasure of interviewing Ms. Amy Marie McCleary, the double-threat director/choreographer for Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre's production of Swing! which opens Thursday August 9th (more...) |
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