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Theresa Walker, Timothe Bittle, And Alicia McGinty of A CHRISTMAS CAROL at Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre
by Andrea Stephenson - November 14, 2018
The classic novel A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens is a holiday favorite. Whether in book form, as a film, or on the stage, the story of Ebenezer Scrooge and Bob Cratchit never fails to tug at the heart-strings and remind us about the things that are really important. Scrooge is helped along his journey from heartless miser to a kind and generous man by the ghosts of Christmas present, past, and future. A Christmas Carol opens at Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre on November 15th, and we had a chance to hear about the production from Theresa Walker, Timothe Bittle, and Alicia McGinty, the ghosts of Christmas past, present, and future, respectively.
BWW Previews: THIS FALL, #GETRRAZZED IN NEW HOPE, PA at The RRAZZ ROOM New Hope PA
by DT Gramkee - November 14, 2018
BWW Previews: THIS FALL, #GETRRAZZED IN NEW HOPE, PA at The RRAZZ ROOM New Hope PA
Candice Guardino's Hit Show Comes To Bristol Riverside Theatre
by BWW News Desk - November 13, 2018
Actress, writer, comedian, Candice Guardino is being called someone who "Stuns!", 'A Must See' and is "Re- defining Solo Performances" by Chicago, Los Angeles, and New Jersey. Bristol Riverside Theatre will present Candice's hit show, Italian Bred, Friday and Saturday February 15th and 16th with 7pm and 9:30pm showtimes.
Piano Men Concert Ushers in Lancaster's New Theater
by BWW News Desk - November 13, 2018
An energetic Piano Men concert opens the new 200-seat downtown Lancaster theater with free on-site parking.
Photo Flash: People's Light Celebrates 15 Years of Pantos with CINDERELLA!
by BWW News Desk - November 12, 2018
People's Light celebrates 15 years of madcap merriment with Cinderella: A Musical Panto. As "the nation's primary creator of such specialized tomfoolery" (Newsworks), People's Light has adapted the theatrical form of British pantomime into their own unique brand of holiday hilarity. Over 200,000 people ages 5-105 have attended the panto since People's Light began producing them over a decade ago. Following the tradition of putting a new spin on old fairytales, this year's panto transports the Cinderella story to the roaring 1920s. Cinderella: A Musical Panto runs November 14 - January 6 on the Leonard C. Haas Stage. Tickets range from $21.50-$53. To purchase, call 610.644.3500 or visit peopleslight.org. People's Light is located at 39 Conestoga Road, Malvern, PA 19355.
Chad-Alan Carr, Natalie Hurwitch, Maddie Greco, Ella Scott, Leah Watson, And TJ Williams of THE WIZARD OF OZ at Gettysburg Community Theatre
by Andrea Stephenson - November 12, 2018
The Wizard of Oz has been delighting audiences since it first appeared as a 1939 movie starring Judy Garland as Dorothy. The story, first created by L. Frank Baum in 1900, has inspired a number of adaptations, and the most popular stage version frequently finds its way to the stage at high schools and community theatres. Even though many of you have probably seen The Wizard of Oz, you've likely never seen a production of it like the one that will open at The Eichelberger Performing Arts Center on November 16th. Why is this production so unique? Because it is being performed by actors from The Penguin Project of Gettysburg Community Theatre. This program gives youth with special needs an opportunity to perform with other youth, both with and without special needs, giving them a chance to focus on their abilities rather than their challenges. BroadwayWorld had an opportunity to hear from Gettysburg Community Theatre's Executive Director, Chad-Alan Carr, as well as from five of the actors who will be performing-Natalie Hurwitch and Maddie Greco, two of the peer mentors; Ella Scott, the actor playing Dorothy; Leah Watson, who portrays Glinda the Good Witch of the North; and TJ Williams, who plays the Wizard of Oz-about their experiences with this production of The Wizard of Oz.
Voting Now Open For The 2018 BroadwayWorld Central Pennsylvania Awards!
by BWW News Desk - November 12, 2018
Voting is now open for the 2018 BroadwayWorld Central Pennsylvania Awards, brought to you by BroadwayHD! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.
Casting Crowns To Perform At Giant Center In Hershey
by BWW News Desk - November 12, 2018
Casting Crowns Only Jesus Tour is coming to Giant Center Sunday, March 17, 2019 at 7:00 PM.
Totem Pole Playhouse To Open The Totem Pole Playhouse Academy With Intensive Workshop In Film And TV Acting
by BWW News Desk - November 10, 2018
Totem Pole Playhouse, America's beloved summer theatre located in Caledonia State Park between Gettysburg and Chambersburg, PA, has announced the opening of the Totem Pole Playhouse Academy. The new performing arts training center will be housed in the Playhouse's recently renovated rehearsal space named after Totem Pole's former Artistic Producer and Directors, Carl Schurr and Wil Love.
ABSOLUTELY FREAKED! to Premiere at Open Stage of Harrisburg in January 2019
by BWW News Desk - November 09, 2018
Open Stage of Harrisburg and Joseph Osborne Productions invite you to join them for the world premiere of ABSOLUTELY FREAKED - an experiential rock concert featuring the early works of Frank Zappa.  Authorized by the Zappa estate and with arrangements and music direction by Joseph Osborne and direction by Chris Gibson, this world premiere showcases Frank Zappa's early works from 1966 to 1972 - including the classic Zappa and the Mother of Invention songs "Plastic People", "Dirty Love", "Who Are The Brain Police", "Going To Montana", "Brown Shoes Don't Make It" and more. 
Hershey Area Playhouse Announces Auditions For THE GLASS MENAGERIE
by BWW News Desk - November 09, 2018
Hershey Area Playhouse is holding auditions for the spring production of its 2019 season, The Glass Menagerie, Sunday, February 10 & Monday, February 11, 2019, at 6:30pm. Callbacks, if needed, will be held on Monday, February 11, 2019, at 8:30pm.
Holiday Favorite, A Christmas Carol, Opens at Open Stage of Harrisburg on December 1st
by Andrea Stephenson - November 09, 2018
From Mickey's Christmas Carol with Scrooge McDuck to the Muppet Christmas Carol, the 1843 Charles Dickens novel A Christmas Carol has been adapted over 130 times. The story of Ebenezer Scrooge, a miser who seems to have a heart of stone, has captured the imaginations of generations of book readers, movie-goers, and theatre-lovers. This beloved classic criticizes a society that condemns and ignores the poor. As Scrooge is confronted with images of his life and the life of his employee Bob Cratchit through the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Yet to Come, he comes to see the error of his ways. In the end, Scrooge becomes a kinder, more generous, and more compassionate man.
Backstreet Boys Will Come To Hersheypark Stadium
by BWW News Desk - November 09, 2018
The Backstreet Boys will be coming to the Hersheypark Stadium on Sunday, August 18, 2019 at 8:00 PM.
Chicago To Perform At Hershey Theatre
by BWW News Desk - November 09, 2018
Multi-Platinum, Grammy-Winning Band Chicago is coming to Hershey Theatre on Tuesday, April 9, 2019 at 7:30 PM.
Touchstone Theatre Presents Its Annual Holiday Revue 'Christmas City Follies'
by BWW News Desk - November 08, 2018
Touchstone Theatre presents the latest in their Christmas City Follies series, the theatre's annual holiday-themed vaudeville show, filled with jolly mischief, merry melodies, and holiday cheer. Christmas City Follies XIX runs December 6-23, 2018 at Touchstone's home theatre at 321 East Fourth Street in Southside Bethlehem.
Arts & Cultural Council Of Bucks County Announces Pledge To Help Save “Oscar's House”
by BWW News Desk - November 06, 2018
The Board of The Arts & Cultural Council of Bucks County announces their pledge to help save Oscar Hammerstein's home, Highland Farm, in Doylestown, PA, the very place where Hammerstein did most of his writing for internationally celebrated works, including Oklahoma!,  Carousel, South Pacific, The King and I and The Sound of Music.   Each year the A&CC selects an arts-related organization to help support, raise funds and awareness through their arts and marketing resources including the worldwide #GivingTuesday platform.
PAW PATROL LIVE! To Come To Hershey Theatre
by BWW News Desk - November 06, 2018
PAW Patrol Live! "Race to the Rescue" is coming to Hershey Theatre on Saturday, April 27, 2019 at 10:00 AM, 2:00 PM, and 6:00 PM, and on Sunday, April 28, 2019 at 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM.
Ozzy Osbourne To Perform At Hersheypark Stadium
by BWW News Desk - November 05, 2018
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee and Grammy-winning singer and songwriter Ozzy Osbourne will be coming to the Hersheypark Stadium on Saturday, June 8, 2019 at 7:30 PM.
The Players Club of Swarthmore Presents A CHRISTMAS STORY
by BWW News Desk - November 04, 2018
The Players Club of Swarthmore presents A Christmas Story, The Musical , a holiday delight for the whole family. Based on the classic movie A Christmas Story released in 1983. A Christmas Story, The Musical features music and lyrics by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul (The Greatest Showman, Dear Evan Hansen, La La Land) and an inventive book by Joseph Robinette. A Christmas Story, The Musical is directed and choreographed by Nate Golden. Music direction is by Madi Juleskusky. Tickets are available online at www.pcstheater.org. For group rates, contact groupsales@pcstheater.org.
BWW Review: PERICLES PRINCE OF TYRE at Gamut Theatre Group
by Andrea Stephenson - November 04, 2018
Pericles, Prince of Tyre is widely regarded as being the product of a collaboration between Shakespeare and George Wilkins. Scholars theorize that the first two acts, recounting the various travels of Pericles, may have been written by Wilkins, while the final acts were pure Shakespeare. It is estimated that the play was written around 1607. One of the most interesting aspects of Pericles is that it doesn't fit a typical Shakespearean genre. What seems like a tragedy ends with a beautiful and romantic reunion. Not only that, but it is filled with surprising and delightful elements of comedy. This was easily one of my favorite Shakespeare plays to watch, and it can be seen at Gamut Theatre from November 3rd-25th.
BWW Feature: Holiday Favorite, A Christmas Carol, Opens at Open Stage of Harrisburg on December 1st
by Andrea Stephenson - November 03, 2018
From Mickey's Christmas Carol with Scrooge McDuck to the Muppet Christmas Carol, the 1843 Charles Dickens novel A Christmas Carol has been adapted over 130 times. The story of Ebenezer Scrooge, a miser who seems to have a heart of stone, has captured the imaginations of generations of book readers, movie-goers, and theatre-lovers. This beloved classic criticizes a society that condemns and ignores the poor. As Scrooge is confronted with images of his life and the life of his employee Bob Cratchit through the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Yet to Come, he comes to see the error of his ways. In the end, Scrooge becomes a kinder, more generous, and more compassionate man.
BWW Review: NEWSIES at Theatre Harrisburg
by Andrea Stephenson - November 03, 2018
While the 1992 movie Newsies received mixed reviews and did not perform well in movie theaters, it developed quite a following as a home movie. The inspirational movie, based loosely on the historical newsboys' strike of 1899, starred Christian Bale as Jack Kelly and David Moscow as David Jacobs. In 2011 Disney Theatrical Productions adapted Newsies for the stage, and it opened on Broadway in 2012, earning eight Tony Award nominations. Disney's Newsies: The Broadway Musical, with music by Alan Menken, lyrics by Jack Feldman, and book by Harvey Fierstein, has found its way onto stages in many schools and community theatres, building up a new generation of Newsies fans. With its rousing musical numbers and high-energy dancing, Newsies is sure to bring audiences to their feet. Under the direction of Adam Gustafson and Kyle Weary, Theatre Harrisburg's Newsies opened at the Whitaker Center on November 2nd, when I had the opportunity to view this delightful show.
BWW Review: LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS at Lebanon Community Theatre
by Rich Mehrenberg - November 03, 2018
Little Shop of Horrors plays now through November 11.  It is an enjoyable night of community theater
HEWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH Comes to the Sharadin Bigler Theatre
by BWW News Desk - November 03, 2018
Hedwig and the Angry Inch is a gender-bent musical by John Cameron Mitchell with music and lyrics by Stephen Trask. Hedwig Robinson is a transgender punk rocker from East Germany who goes on a U.S. tour with her band, The Angry Inch. During the performances, Hedwig tells the story of her life: her transition from the boy Hansel into the woman Hedwig, her botched sex-change operation, her former lover and band-mate that stole her music for fame, her marriage to Yitzhak the ex-drag performer (who is also her talented back-up singer), and everything in between. Hedwig explores her journey to fame, the origins of love, and her own identity.
Gamut Theatre Opens Season With William Shakespeare's PERICLES
by BWW News Desk - November 03, 2018
Gamut Theatre Group is thrilled to announce its 2018-19 season will now open with William Shakespeare's exciting and epic saga Pericles, Prince of Tyre. This production will run from November 3 -25 on the Select Medical Mainstage at Gamut's beautiful theatre in downtown Harrisburg. Thomas Weaver, Gamut's Associate Artistic Director and director of Gamut's recent Free Shakespeare in the Park production of A Midsummer Night's Dream, is set to direct.

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