Central Pennsylvania Theater Newsroom
The latest news on live theater in Central Pennsylvania from Broadway shows on tour to regional theater.
Final Weeks To Submit For The 2025 BroadwayWorld Central Pennsylvania Awards
Time is running out to submit for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Central Pennsylvania Awards! The 2025 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025.
RIVERDANCE Will Launch US Tour in 2026
RIVERDANCE 30 - The New Generation, the international Irish dance phenomenon seen by over 30 million people worldwide, will return to the United States in 2026.
EVIL DEAD Live-to-Film Concert Sets 50-City Tour This Fall
Evil Dead In Concert, a new live-to-film production, will launch September 22 in Buffalo, New York, beginning a run of 50 cities this fall, including a special three-night event in Los Angeles for Halloween.
Review: SHEAR MADNESS at Keystone Theatrics At The Playhouse At Allenberry
Every performance is sure to be completely dynamic and hilarious.
Review: JEKYLL & HYDE: THE MUSICAL at Fulton Theatre
What did our critic think of JEKYLL & HYDE: THE MUSICAL at Fulton Theatre? The Fulton Theatre’s production of Jekyll & Hyde: The Musical is a masterclass in theatrical artistry, showcasing remarkable talent both on and off the stage.
Review: THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION at The Belmont Theatre
What did our critic think of THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION at The Belmont Theatre? The Belmont Theatre’s production of The Shawshank Redemption is a commendable community theater effort, offering a thoughtful and heartfelt adaptation of Stephen King’s classic.
Douglas Carter Beane Appointed Artistic Director of Genesius Theatre
Genesius Theatre has announced that five-time Tony Award nominated playwright, screenwriter, and director Douglas Carter Beane has joined the organization as Artistic Director for the coming year.
Interview: Various Artists of THE 39 STEPS at Twin Valley Players Colonnade
The first four-actor stage adaptation of The 39 Steps was written by Corble and Dimon and first premiered in 1966.
Review: DRACULA: A COMEDY OF TERRORS at Open Stage
The character of Dracula was popularized by the 1897 Gothic novel by Bram Stoker.
Submissions Open For BroadwayWorld's NEXT ON STAGE Season 6
It's time to freshen up your book and warm up those pipes! Next On Stage, Broadway's biggest national competition for high school and college students, is officially back for Season 6, and this season will be bigger and better than ever! Submit a video to enter the competition!
Review: THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW at Gettysburg Community Theatre
With its nod to science fiction and B horror movies, The Rocky Horror Show is the perfect way to celebrate spooky season, so get your tickets and get ready for an evening of high-energy entertainment.
Review: THE REVOLUTIONISTS at Gamut Theatre
The Revolutionists is an intensely funny, creative, and emotional show with a cast and production team that fully deserve a full-house every single night.
Reading of New Play IS LOVE SO SMALL A PAIN? Comes to Touchstone Theatre
Touchstone Theatre will present a staged reading of Is Love So Small A Pain? – an original work written by Ensemble Member Matt Prideaux and Touchstone alumnus Abbie-Jean Litman.
DRACULA: A COMEDY OF TERRORS Begins This Month at Open Stage
Open Stage in Harrisburg will celebrate Halloween with Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors, running October 4–November 1, 2025.
BroadwayWorld My Shows Announces Badges & Points While Celebrating First 10K Reviews
BroadwayWorld announced today that its new My Shows platform has surpassed 10,000 user reviews since its launch.
THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION Opens at The Belmont Theatre in October
The Belmont Theatre will present The Shawshank Redemption in the Grumbacher Studio October 10–12 and 16–19.
Photos: SUFFS North American Tour Marches On
Performances are now underway for the North American Tour of SUFFS, which officially opened in Seattle, WA at The 5th Avenue Theatre on Friday, September 19, 2025.
RHINOCEROS Comes to the Pavilion Theatre in October
Penn State Centre Stage, in the College of Arts and Architecture, will present 'Rhinoceros,' by Eugène Ionesco, directed by Sam Osheroff, Oct.
Review: A CHORUS LINE at Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre
A half-century later, A Chorus Line remains one singular sensation! Grab some tickets and see for yourself, now through November 1st.
Review: THE WONDER IN ALICE at DreamWrights
DreamWrights presents the world premiere of “The Wonder in Alice” from September 26th to October 5th under the direction of Gregory DeCandia.
Oscar Hammerstein Museum and Theatre Education Center Announces Winners of 2025 International Youth Solo Contest
The Oscar Hammerstein Museum and Theatre Education Center has announced the winners of its 2025 International Youth Solo Contest, revealed in a pre-recorded ceremony broadcast online.
Interview: Pelton, Brightbill, Walko, Marshall-Michelson of A CHORUS LINE at Dutch Apple
A Chorus Line, featuring music by Marvin Hamlisch, lyrics by Edward Kleban, and book by James Kirkwood, Jr.
The Fulton Theatre To Present JEKYLL & HYDE This October
The Fulton Theatre in Lancaster, PA will present Jekyll & Hyde October 10–November 2, 2025.
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HAIR Gretna Theatre (7/23-8/02) |
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Musical: Annie Milford Theater (7/18-8/09) |
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TOBY A Tribute to Toby Keith Totem Pole Playhouse (11/07-11/07) |
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The Who''s Tommy Hershey Theatre (4/08-4/09) |
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Count Arthur Strong - Venue Premium Tickets York Barbican (5/08-5/08) |
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Murder Trial Tonight V - Death in the Family - Venue Premium Tickets York Barbican (4/04-4/04) |
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The Christmas Rush Bird-in-Hand Stage (10/30-12/31) |
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South Pacific Totem Pole Playhouse (7/31-8/16) |
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Jonathan Burns: The Life of the Party Totem Pole Playhouse (10/24-10/24) |
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Dear Soldier Boy Bird-in-Hand Stage (8/04-10/21) |