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Carla Cooke Will Sing The Ultimate Sam Cooke Experience At The Rrazz Room
by BWW News Desk - September 15, 2018
The RRazz Room will present Born of a Legend: Carla Cooke Sings the Ultimate Sam Cooke Experience on Sunday, October 21 at 7pm. Tickets are $30.00 Gen Adm and $35.00 Day of Show.
DreamWrights' Presents A Family Affair with THE LITTLE MERMAID
by BWW News Desk - September 13, 2018
A total of 160 people are working hard on and off the stage to bring Disney's The Little Mermaid to life at DreamWrights. This double-cast musical opens the weekend of Oct. 12 and runs through Oct. 28 with a total of 12 performances.
International Theatre Company Teatr-Pralnia Opens Touchstone's 38th Season
by BWW News Desk - September 13, 2018
Touchstone Theatre opens its 2018-19 season on October 5 & 6 with Ukrainian guest artists Teatr-Pralnia with their rambunctious and audacious puppet cabaret, TseSho? (What's That?).
Majestic Theater Announces Centennial Endowment Name a Seat Campaign
by BWW News Desk - September 12, 2018
The Majestic Theater has launched a campaign to name seats in the main auditorium in support of the Majestic Theater Centennial Endowment Campaign, offering the general public an opportunity to help the campaign reach its $1 million cash goal by the end of 2018.
Hershey Symphony Orchestra Announces 50th Season
by BWW News Desk - September 11, 2018
The Hershey Symphony opens its 50th season on Saturday, September 22, 2018 at 8pm at the Hershey Theatre with 'A Tribute to John Williams - Part 2'. The concert brings a second helping of possibly the world's best known and beloved composer, John Williams. The Symphony's 2016 Williams tribute concert was so well received that the Orchestra was compelled to do this sequel featuring more of his 100+ film themes.
Stop The Power Lines Efforts Continue With Benefit Concert
by BWW News Desk - September 11, 2018
The public is invited to Penn National Golf Center on September 15, 4 PM to 9 PM, for the music of Stable Shakers and the messages of citizens, leaders, and officials, talking about the proposed 29-mile, 230 kV-electric line project. The outdoor concert is being held just off Orchard Drive in Fayetteville at Penn National Golf Course's driving range. Food trucks will be onsite, and Penn National will have free mini golf for the kids. Tickets are $20 at the gate.
Nautical Cabaret FRUIT OF THE SEA Swims To The Scranton Fringe Festival
by BWW News Desk - September 10, 2018
NYC based artists perform their Twitter inspired mermaid musical comedy about a landlocked mer-princess on her quest to reclaim her tail and save the oceans from Garbage Island.
BWW Review: KEN LUDWIG'S BASKERVILLE: A SHERLOCK HOLMES MYSTERY at Theatre Harrisburg
by Andrea Stephenson - September 09, 2018
Based on Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's The Hound of the Baskervilles, Ken Ludwig's 2015 adaptation, Ken Ludwig's Baskerville: a Sherlock Holmes Mystery, follows Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson as they attempt to save Sir Henry Baskerville from a rumored family curse. This is one of the most self-aware shows this writer has seen from Ludwig, and the fast-paced humor-both verbal and physical-makes it intelligent and entertaining.
Megan Opalinski of SISTER ACT at Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre
by Andrea Stephenson - September 08, 2018
Sister Act lights up the stage at Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre starting on September 20th. Broadway World had an opportunity to get the inside scoop from actress Megan Opalinski, who can be seen portraying the rapping sister, Sister Mary Lazarus.
SCOTT NEVINS LIVE! Comes to The RRazz Room New Hope, PA
by BWW News Desk - September 07, 2018
Award Winning TV Personality, Comedian, and one of the breakout stars of Bravo's hit series "The People's Couch", SCOTT NEVINS, returns to New Hope with a one night only performance of his scandalous comedy romp! The evening is jam packed with side splitting insider Hollywood gossip, outrageous tales of Scott's favorite Stars, hilarious personal anecdotes about his family and dating life, plus Nevins' show stopping celebrity vocal impressions!
CPYB's THE NUTCRACKER To Visit Hershey Theatre
by BWW News Desk - September 07, 2018
Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet's "The Nutcracker" is coming to Hershey Theatre on Saturday, December 22, 2018 at 1:00 PM and 5:00 PM, and Sunday, December 23, 2018 at 2:00 PM.
Popcorn Hat Players Open New Season With ALADDIN
by BWW News Desk - September 07, 2018
Gamut Theatre Group's Popcorn Hat Players are opening their 26th season with Aladdin! This will be the first Popcorn Hat Players production on the brand new Alexander Grass Second Stage. Aladdin runs for two performances, Saturday, September 15th and Saturday, September 22nd at 1:00 p.m. Admission is $8 and tickets can be purchased in advance at gamuttheatre.org/tickets or by calling the box office at (717) 238-4111.
TREASURE ISLAND An All New Musical Comes to the Fulton Theatre
by BWW News Desk - September 06, 2018
The historic Fulton Theatre is ready to set sail on Sept. 20, 2018 with a major new musical…TREASURE ISLAND. Based on the treasured classic by the Robert Louis Stevenson, this epic adventure eclipses the scale of the Fulton Theatre's recent productions of The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Les Miserables, and Disney's Beauty and the Beast with expansive Broadway sets, a cast of 36 and a 17-piece orchestra bringing to life an exhilarating and majestic score! After more than a decade of development, Treasure Island is ready for the spotlight.
Lancaster Gets New Contemporary Theater
by BWW News Desk - September 06, 2018
Forbes recently named Lancaster, Pennsylvania one of the top ten coolest places to visit in the United States. The rich architecture and bustling food scene have contributed to its recent national attention. The team at Prima, a contemporary theatre organization in Lancaster, saw there was still more progress to be made. With the belief that a city this dynamic deserves a cultural scene that suits its growing vibrancy, Prima's Executive Artistic Producer, Mitch Nugent, set out to create a new home for fresh theatrical experiences in Lancaster.
DreamWrights Names New Theatre Office Administrator
by BWW News Desk - September 05, 2018
DreamWrights is excited to welcome Kim Henry into the fold as its new theatre office administrator. Henry will handle the day-to-day operations of the box office and its show volunteers as well as the office administration duties.
Chris Tomlin Christmas To Come To Hershey Theatre
by BWW News Desk - September 05, 2018
Chris Tomlin Christmas is coming to Hershey Theatre on Saturday, December 15, 2018 at 7:00 PM.
Majestic Theater Presents its 3rd Annual National Theatre Live Festival
by BWW News Desk - September 05, 2018
The Majestic Theater in Gettysburg, PA is proud to announce the 3rd annual National Theatre Live Festival! National Theatre Live is a groundbreaking project to broadcast the best of British theatre live from the London stage to cinemas around the world. The Majestic is the only theater in America to feature a festival with these 6 PLAYS in 3 DAYS! Back by popular demand you can purchase a full Festival pass for $125 to see all 6 shows in the 3 days, or you can purchase individual show tickets: Adults $25, Students $12.
Jewel's 2018 HANDMADE HOLIDAY TOUR To Visit Hershey Theatre
by BWW News Desk - September 04, 2018
Jewel's 2018 Holiday Homecoming Tour is coming to Hershey Theatre on Sunday, December 16, 2018 at 8:00 PM.
Glenn Beck To Come To Hershey Theatre
by BWW News Desk - September 04, 2018
Glenn Beck is coming to Hershey Theatre on Friday, November 2, 2018 at 8:00 PM.
Hershey Area Playhouse Announces 10,000 Steps Walk-A-Thon For The Health Of The Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - August 29, 2018
Walk for health and a good cause by walking to support the Hershey Area Playhouse while enjoying a fun family event on Sunday, September 16, 2018 from 1pm-3pm. In case of rain, the Walk-A-Thon will take place Sunday, September 23, 2018.  Just go to the online registration site and follow the instructions to create your online walk-a-thon pledge sheet and set a goal: https://ssl.charityweb.net/hersheyareaplayhouse/walk2018/
DreamWrights StAGEs Theatre Arts Program for Older Adults
by BWW News Desk - August 27, 2018
There's something funny going on at DreamWrights. StAGEs, an award-winning theater arts program designed specifically for the over 50 crowd is entertaining, challenging, and intriguing participants. Designed to support older adults' healthy and positive aging, StAGEs engages participants through theatre arts. Among the program's goals are skill mastery and social engagement - fundamental components that encourage learning and sharpening one's mind.
Gordon Lightfoot Will Visit Hershey Theatre
by BWW News Desk - August 27, 2018
Gordon Lightfoot is coming to Hershey Theatre on Saturday, November 3, 2018 at 8:00 PM. Tickets for this show start at $45 (processing fees apply). They are available at GIANT Center Box Office (Hershey Theatre Box Office is closed for renovations through Sept. 4). They can be charged by phone at 717-534-3405 or 800-745-3000, and online at www.HersheyEntertainment.com or www.TicketMaster.com.
Hershey Community Chorus Announce Christmas Concerts
by BWW News Desk - August 26, 2018
The Hershey Community Chorus will be performing its Christmas Concert, "Harps of Gold", in two churches this year. On Friday, December 14, 2018, at 7:30 pm, The Hershey Community Chorus will perform in the Sanctuary of First United Methodist Church, 64 W. Chocolate Avenue, Hershey. On the following Sunday, December 16, 2016, at 3:00 pm, the Chorus will give a second concert in the Sanctuary of Trinity United Methodist Church, 210 W. Main Street, Hummelstown.
Gretna Theatre Announces Exciting 2019 Season
by BWW News Desk - August 24, 2018
Gretna Theatre announced their 92nd anniversary season today in Mount Gretna, PA, featuring five mainstage productions in the historic Mount Gretna Playhouse. Executive Producer Brian Kurtas is proud to unveil the 2019 season noting, 'We are looking forward to sharing these titles, which are a collection of Broadway classics and new award-winning plays. I couldn't be more thrilled to offer these shows to the community after a year of growth and regenerated excitement for the work we do. Almost everything you see on our stage is created right here in Central PA.'
BWW Review: AN EVENING WITH GROUCHO at Gretna Theatre
by Rich Mehrenberg - August 24, 2018
An Evening with Groucho proved to be a perfect reminder of how a single individual can make or break your night at the theater.

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