The latest theatre news from Central Pennsylvania — show openings, casting announcements, reviews, and touring productions.
Touchstone Theatre will present its 21st Annual YOUNG PLAYWRIGHTS' FESTIVAL, featuring original one-act plays by local elementary and middle school students, staged at Northeast Middle School in Bethlehem, PA.
Hershey Theatre announced its 2026-27 Broadway Series, featuring nine touring productions including DR.
Ironically, Fulton Theatre ends their 'fourth floor' season with a performance on the second floor.
This production of Rent by Keystone Theatrics is a high-energy, passionate reminder of the importance of community.
For an evening of terrific talent, beautiful staging, and emotional performances, check out Theatre Harrisburg’s production of Godspell on stage through May 10th.
We are introduced to Littlest One, played by Fia DiMercurio, as the newest dream giver.
After six weeks of voting, BroadwayWorld readers have crowned Newsies the Ultimate Best Movie Musical in the 2026 edition of BroadwayWorld's Annual Bracket.
Gretna Theatre announced its 99th Anniversary Season in Mount Gretna, PA, featuring four mainstage productions including ALWAYS… PATSY CLINE, A NIGHT WITH JANIS JOPLIN, MURDER AT ACKERTON MANOR, and HAIR, plus special events.
The acting in this production of Assassins is phenomenal, giving the audience the unsettling experience of relating to these characters as they plot and execute their assassination attempts.
Berks County audiences will be able to see the first full production of 'Banshee' by Wyomissing playwright Adam Richter at the WCR Center for the Arts, 140 N.
Fulton Theatre announced the cast and creative team for DEAR EVAN HANSEN, the Tony Award-winning musical, marking the inaugural production in Lancaster's newly opened Castagna Hall as part of the Groff Studio Series.
Eurydice by Sarah Ruhl will be presented at DreamWrights Center for Community Arts in Pennsylvania.
The regional premiere of the jukebox musical, & Juliet loudly strutted into the Herhsey Theatre on April 14th, The story is an altenrate take on what might happen to Juliet if she decided not to kill herself along with Romeo.
Watch a first look video of Hairspray at Fulton Theatre.
Fulton Theatre has released first look footage of HAIRSPRAY, the Tony Award-winning musical now playing through May 3, 2026 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, in partnership with Maine State Music Theatre.
Fred, Ted, Jack, and Harold hinges on superb direction and acting.
The celestial choir is grooving to the beat in Menken and Slater’s joyful noise
Be careful what you wish for at Ephrata Performing Arts Center! Into the Woods, their now-running production, opens with familiar fairytales, including those of Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, and Jack and the Giant Beanstalk, but these light-hearted stories quickly turn much darker.
You can’t stop the beat at the Fulton Theatre! Their current production of Hairspray is bringing fun, energy, and lots of laughs to downtown Lancaster.
Since launching last fall, BroadwayWorld My Shows has been the place where theatre fans log every production they've seen, rate performances, write reviews, and document their theatre experiences.
Open Stage in Harrisburg, PA will present Mart Crowley's THE BOYS IN THE BAND, directed by Stuart Landon, closing the company's 40th anniversary season.
Tiny Beautiful Things is a beautiful play that speaks to the human condition.
The Hershey Symphony Orchestra will present 'Czech, Please!' as its season-closing concert in May, featuring Czech repertoire at its Hershey venue.
This conversation with Carrie Conklin and Lexi Connelly was filled with optimism and hope for the future of the performing arts in general and of Gettysburg Community Theatre in particular.
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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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Twelfth Night The Theatre Lab (8/07-8/07) |
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TOBY A Tribute to Toby Keith Totem Pole Playhouse (11/07-11/07) |
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Karen Hester as Dolly Totem Pole Playhouse (8/20-8/30) |
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The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show The Dinner Detective Allentown (9/19-9/19) |
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Count Arthur Strong - Venue Premium Tickets York Barbican (5/08-5/08) |
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DNA of History - Venue Premium Tickets York Barbican (9/30-9/30) |
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Mame DreamWrights Center for Community Arts (12/11-12/20) |
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Goo Goo Dolls The Pavilion At Montage Mountain (9/05-9/05) |
