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Gamut Theatre to Celebrate Grand Opening of Education Center
by BWW News Desk - August 03, 2018
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.
BWW Review: BECKY'S NEW CAR at DreamWrights
by Andrea Stephenson - August 03, 2018
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.
Photo Flash: Hershey Area Playhouse Presents DADDY LONG LEGS
by BWW News Desk - August 02, 2018
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.
Director And Choreographer, Amy Marie McCleary of SWING! at Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre
by Rich Mehrenberg - August 02, 2018
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
BWW Review: THE 39 STEPS at Gretna Theatre
by Rich Mehrenberg - August 02, 2018
The 39 Steps is a prime example of big things coming in small packages. The cast of four expertly portray over 150 characters in a show with aspects of espionage, mystery, thrills, and comedy...lots and lots of comedy.
Music on Chocolate to Feature Canyon and The Galactic Cowboy Orchestra
by BWW News Desk - August 02, 2018
The next Music on Chocolate be held on Saturday, 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.
I LOVE YOU, YOU'RE PERFECT...NOW CHANGE Opens Friday At Millbrook Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - July 31, 2018
The Board of Directors and Artistic Director, David Leidholdt, are proud to present the final main stage production of the 55th anniversary season, I LOVE YOU, YOU'RE PERFECT… NOW CHANGE, book and lyrics by Joe DiPietro and music by Jimmy Roberts, playing from August 3rd to 12th.
Longtime Theatre Professor Directs Senior Citizens in A YEAR WITH FROG AND TOAD
by BWW News Desk - July 30, 2018
Gettysburg Community Theatre (GCT) the not-for-profit 501c3 community theatre located at 49 York Street in historic downtown Gettysburg, will present a musical perfect for the whole family, A Year With Frog And Toad, based on the children's books by Arnold Lobel. The performances will be 8pm Fridays and Saturdays and 2pm Sundays August 10-26, 2018 and tickets are available online at www.GettysburgCommunityTheatre.org or by calling 717-334-2692. Tickets can be purchased at the door if there are seats available. A Year With Frog And Toad is GCT's All-Senior Citizen Cast production for 2018. Each actor is retired or semi-retired ages 55+ and enjoys rehearsing during the day, which then allows the theatre to be available for other rehearsals in the evening of working adults and school children. Past Senior Citizen productions at GCT have been Fiddler On The Roof, Once Upon A Mattress, A Charlie Brown Christmas, and Nunsense. This production is made possible in part by grants from the Cultural Alliance of York County, The Robert C. Hoffman Trust held by the Adams County Community Foundation, and the Adams County Arts Council's Star Grant.
Gamut Theatre Education Center to Hold Ribbon Cutting And Open House
by BWW News Desk - July 27, 2018
Gamut Theatre Group is excited to announce 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. One of the unique features of the center is a wall-to-wall mural painted by local artist Jacintha Clark.
BWW Review: WEST SIDE STORY This Summer's Best Bet at EPAC
by Marakay Rogers - July 27, 2018
WEST SIDE STORY, book by Arthur Laurents, lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, and music by Leonard Bernstein, a triple-header team, WEST SIDE STORY, that walked off with six Tony nominations in 1957, is somehow the musical that lost to THE MUSIC MAN for Best Musical that year. Now, there's not a thing wrong with THE MUSIC MAN, but everything has always been very right about the classic tale of Romeo and Juliet meet the gritty streets of New York.
Enjoy A Spectacular Night At Bristol Riverside Theatre With BROADWAY SUMMER SPECTACULAR
by BWW News Desk - July 26, 2018
Bristol Riverside Theatre concludes its Summer Music Fest series with BROADWAY SUMMER SPECTACULAR on August 9-19 with a trip to the Great White Way, BRT style.  Broadway Summer Spectacular features an evening packed with Broadway hits from composers like Andrew Lloyd Webber, Jerry Herman, and Leonard Bernstein. Keith Baker and the BRT Concert Band are joined by BRT veterans Jake Blouch, Laura Giknis, Maggie Griffin-Smith, Kevin Toniazzo-Naughton, and Tasha Waters.
Totem Pole Playhouse Adds Extra Seating To Accommodate MAMMA MIA! Opening
by BWW News Desk - July 26, 2018
Totem Pole Playhouse, America's beloved summer theatre, located in Caledonia State Park between Gettysburg and Chambersburg, PA, has announced that the Playhouse's production of the mega-hit Broadway musical Mamma Mia! set a new box office record for advance ticket sales in the Playhouse's 68-year history. To date, over $280,000.00 in tickets have been sold putting the show on track to surpass last season's box office record-breaking production of Million Dollar Quartet. Due to the high demand for tickets, Totem Pole is reopening the 42-seat Club Section in the rear of the historic theatre which was removed several seasons ago. Mamma Mia! will begin performances this Friday at 8PM and Saturday at 2PM and 8PM with three low cost $20.00 general admission previews followed by the official Opening Sunday afternoon at 2PM. The production is scheduled to run through August 19th, a week longer than the previous three shows in the summer season.
Gamut Theatre Celebrates Central Pennsylvania Pride Festival
by BWW News Desk - July 25, 2018
Gamut Theatre Group celebrates the Central PA Pride Festival with a production of The Golden Boiz, A Staged Reading Parody. This one night only production is on Saturday, July 28th, 2018 at 7:30 p.m. Admission is bring your own price, where any size donation buys your ticket.
AN ACT OF GOD Opens at Millbrook Playhouse This Month
by BWW News Desk - July 24, 2018
The Board of Directors and Artistic Director, David Leidholdt, are excited to present AN ACT OF GOD by David Javerbaum, playing from July 27th to August 5th in the Poorman Cabaret.
THE FANTASTICKS Comes to Doylestown!
by BWW News Desk - July 24, 2018
"The Fantasticks" is magical, entrancing, beautiful, and compelling. It wowed me. I'm going back to see it again. 
Award Winning Comedian Julie Goldman Comes to The RRazz Room
by BWW News Desk - July 24, 2018
This Summer 2018, the talent performing at New Hope's RRazz Room at The Clarion is a diverse mix of world class artists.
DreamWrights Center for Community Arts Presents BECKY'S NEW CAR
by BWW News Desk - July 23, 2018
Guest Director Kirk Wisler says no pressure, but it's up to the company of "Becky's New Car" to bring it and pave the way for more adult comedies at DreamWrights Center for Community Arts.
GCT Celebrates 10 Years With Alumni Cabaret
by BWW News Desk - July 22, 2018
Gettysburg Community Theatre (GCT) the not-for-profit 501c3 community theatre located at 49 York Street in historic downtown Gettysburg, will present its 10th year reunion cabaret Summer Nights on Friday, July 27th at 8pm, which includes a wine and cheese reception for patrons before and after the concert.
BWW Review: THE MUSIC MAN at Susquehanna Stage Company
by Rich Mehrenberg - July 21, 2018
While Susquehanna Stage Company celebrates its birthday, The Music Man serves as a great gift to the audience.
Fall In Love With Local Artists In Gretna Theatre's SHE LOVES ME
by BWW News Desk - July 21, 2018
Gretna Theatre presents the Broadway classic musical comedy, She Loves Me. Inspiring the popular romantic movie You've Got Mail, She Loves Me tells the story of Amalia (Hanley Smith) and Georg (William Connell), co-workers in a department store who don't see eye to eye and constantly bump heads on the job. Little do they know the anonymous pen pals they have both been falling for happen to be each other! Featuring songs like 'Tonight at Eight' and the favorite 'Vanilla Ice Cream.' Direct from a hugely successful Broadway revival, this sweeping romantic Tony-Award winning musical marks the biggest production of Gretna's 2018 season.
Visit Maycomb, Alabama When Millbrook Presents TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
by BWW News Desk - July 20, 2018
Millbrook presents the third main stage production of the 55th anniversary season, TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD, adapted by Christopher Sergel, from the novel by Harper Lee, playing from July 20th to 28th.
Star Of The Day Presents Shakespeare's A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM
by BWW News Desk - July 19, 2018
On a Midsummer's night, four young lovers find themselves wrapped in the dream-like arms of an enchanted forest where sprites lurk and fairies rule. While a feuding Fairy King and Queen are at war, their paths are crossed by Bottom, Quince and their friends presenting a play within a play. Chief mischief-maker Puck is on-hand to ensure that the course of true love is anything but smooth, and games of fantasy, love and dreams ensue in Shakespeare's most beguiling comedy.
Hershey Area Playhouse Announces 20th Anniversary Season
by BWW News Desk - July 19, 2018
Hershey Area Playhouse is celebrating its 10th and 20th anniversaries simultaneously during the 2019 season! Hershey Area Playhouse will celebrate its 20th season in 2019, as well as its 10th season in its permanent home in the Playhouse Barn.
Visit Maycomb, Alabama When Millbrook Presents TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
by BWW News Desk - July 17, 2018
Millbrook presents the third main stage production of the 55th anniversary season, TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD, adapted by Christopher Sergel, from the novel by Harper Lee, playing from July 20th to 28th.
VIDEO: Watch a Preview of HOW TO SUCCEED... at Muhlenberg Summer Music Theatre Starring Frankie J. Grande
by BWW News Desk - July 17, 2018
Big business means big laughs in 'How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying,' Muhlenberg Summer Music Theatre's delightful sendup of corporate life playing in Muhlenberg's Baker Theatre, July 11-29.

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