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Hershey Symphony Performs 'Tranquility to Triumph' This Month
by BWW News Desk - March 05, 2025
The Hershey Symphony will perform “Tranquility to Triumph” under the direction of Maestro Greg Woodbridge this month at the Hershey Free Church. Learn more here!
Interview: The Cast And Director of MURDER BY MEMBERSHIP ONLY at Little Theatre Of Mechanicsburg
by Andrea Stephenson - March 04, 2025
This murder mystery comedy is filled with brilliant twists and turns that keep the audience guessing right up until the very end.
Review: WAITRESS at Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre
by Rich Mehrenberg - March 02, 2025
Come see Waitress for an entire night of stick-to-your-ribs food and entertainment. The production will be playing at the Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre through April 5th.
Review: JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR at Fulton Theatre
by Rich Mehrenberg - February 28, 2025
Andrew Lloyd Webber's rock opera, Jesus Christ Superstar opened at the Fulton recently, just in time for the Lenten season.  Aaron Lavigne stars as a relatively subdued Jesus.  I would have liked to have seen more emotional range displayed in scenes like the cleansing of the temple and in numbers like the emotional gut punch of 'Gethsemane'.
Cumberland Valley School of Music To Host Community String Orchestra Concert
by BWW News Desk - February 26, 2025
Cumberland Valley School of Music (CVSM) Community String Orchestra will present a spring concert, 'Let's Dance' on Tuesday, March 18 at 7:00 PM in Thomson Hall Chapel on the campus of Wilson College.
FRANKENSTEIN Comes to the Gamut Theatre
by BWW News Desk - February 26, 2025
Gamut Theatre will present its spring showcase production, Frankenstein by Nick Dear based on the novel by Mary Shelley. Learn more about the show here!
Interview: Amy Marie McCleary And Paula Figueroa Caunedo of WAITRESS at Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre
by Andrea Stephenson - February 25, 2025
The musical Waitress, with book by Jessie Nelson and music and lyrics by Sara Bareilles, premiered in 2015. It opened on Broadway in 2016 and ran until 2020. Waitress explores themes of self-discovery, family, happiness, friendship, and dreams as the audience goes on a journey with waitress and pie maker Jenna.
Review: VOICES OF THE EIGHTH: PART 3 HALLOWED GROUND at Gamut Theatre
by Sandra Harberger - February 25, 2025
Sharia Benn’s third installment weaves together poetry, Harrisburg’s African American history, and gospel music. Though it is part three, it can easily be enjoyed without seeing part one and two. Michael Bush’s artistic talent shone in the cemetery set. The costume designer, Sofia Sloat, designed beautiful period dresses hand painted with the lines of the play for the ancestors. The impressive cast brought intense emotion with a sprinkle of humor throughout the story. You are left the theatre feeling a strong call to action.
Photos: VOICES OF THE EIGHTH, PART III: HALLOWED GROUND Reveals Harrisburg's Forgotten History
by BWW News Desk - February 25, 2025
See photos from Voices of the Eighth, Part III: Hallowed Ground at Gamut Theatre. The show takes audiences on a journey through time and spirit, where the past and present collide again, and the power of community and ancestral wisdom light the path to liberation and hope.
FRANKENSTEIN By Nick Dear to Premiere at Gamut Theatre
by BWW News Desk - February 25, 2025
Gamut Theatre will present its spring showcase production, Frankenstein by Nick Dear from the novel by Mary Shelley. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME Comes to PCS Theatre
by BWW News Desk - February 24, 2025
The Players Club of Swarthmore has announced its upcoming production of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, an adaptation by Simon Stephens based on Mark Haddon's internationally acclaimed novel. 
Review: THE SECRET GARDEN at TAFE: Theatre Arts For Everyone
by Sandra Harberger - February 22, 2025
The well-known characters of Mary Lennox and Colin Craven were played by Braelyn Angell and Henry Gambrill. I enjoyed their transformation from angry children in pain to those with hope and kindness. Josiah Titus played their friend Dickon Sowerby with strength and confidence. Not surprising since Jill Titus played his equally strong and confident mother onstage, Susan Sowerby. My favorite characters were the two mice and robin played by Elsie Torres, Adalynn Richard, and Leah Miller. They added humor and magic to the story.
Review: FALSETTOS at Susquehanna Stage
by Jason Davis - February 17, 2025
Susquehanna Stage has built a commendable reputation for delivering exceptional productions, ranging from beloved classics to lesser-known gems. Their recent endeavor, the Tony Award-winning Falsettos, aligns with this tradition, bringing to life a complex narrative about love, family, and personal identity. While the production does not entirely reach the remarkable heights that fans have come to expect from this community theater, it still offers a compelling emotional journey and several standout performances.
HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING Comes to the Playhouse Theatre
by BWW News Desk - February 17, 2025
Penn State Centre Stage will produce Frank Loesser and Abe Burrows' 'How to Succeed in Business without Really Trying,” directed by Christopher Campbell, music directed by Joseph Ivan, at the Playhouse Theatre on the University Park campus.
Review: HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH at Open Stage
by Andrea Stephenson - February 16, 2025
Hedwig and the Angry Inch is a hard-hitting, emotional story that explores the deepest questions of human life—questions of freedom, love, and identity. It is a story that deserves thoughtful attention.
Sankofa African American Theatre Company and Gamut Theatre Group To Present VOTE PART III: HALLOWED GROUND
by BWW News Desk - February 14, 2025
Sankofa African American Theatre Company and Gamut Theatre Group will present Voices of the Eighth Part III: Hallowed Ground, an original production written and directed by Sharia Benn.
Weekly Theatre Classes Resume at Servant Stage
by BWW News Desk - February 14, 2025
Following a winter hiatus, Servant Stage is kicking off a new season of weekly theatre classes for students (and adults!) ages 8 and up! Each class is designed to be accessible across various ages and experience levels and, in keeping with Servant Stage's distinctive pay-what-you-will model.
Reading Theater Project Will Host 5-Minute Fringe Festival
by BWW News Desk - February 11, 2025
 The ​Reading Theater Project has announced the tenth annual​ 5-Minute Fringe Festival: Inspired by True Events. This live theater production will feature new work by 14 playwrights and performers from around the region. 
Touchstone Theatre To Premiere New Original Show MAGIC By Kiyaana Cox Jones
by BWW News Desk - February 10, 2025
Touchstone Theatre will present MAGIC – an original production created and written by Kiyaana Cox Jones. Developed through the lens of restorative theatre and Kreative Liberation, audiences can expect a performance that ignites connection, healing, and empowerment. 
Review: SIX: TEEN EDITION at Ephrata Performing Arts Center
by Jason Davis - February 10, 2025
Don’t be deceived by the title—this is no mere teen edition! The extraordinary queens of Six: Teen Edition at Ephrata Performing Arts Center are a tour de force, providing professional-level talent. With powerful voices and captivating storytelling, this incredible cast is an experience you simply cannot afford to miss!
Review: MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET at Keystone Theatrics At The Playhouse At Allenberry
by Andrea Stephenson - February 09, 2025
Million Dollar Quartet is a high-energy show with an all-star cast. Visit keystonetheatrics.com for more information and get your tickets before its too late.
Review: PUFFS at DreamWrights
by Sandra Harberger - February 09, 2025
The narrator (Zachary Claghorn) entertained as he kept the audience aware of what book was coming up and set the tone of the show. Our lead Puffs were Wayne (Westley Smith), Oliver (Acell Spencer), and Megan (Bryn Walker). These three worked well together and showed a range of emotions throughout the show. Madison Buckley played Cedric, Voldy, Uncle Dave, Prof Turban,  Zach Smith) and was hilarious with her strength in playing different characters and voices. I highly recommend you seeing “Puffs.” It was a fun show with lots of laughs.
Review: THE TIME MACHINE at Gettysburg Community Theatre
by Andrea Stephenson - February 09, 2025
Anyone who loves science fiction, history, and romance will fall in love with Michael D. Fox’s The Time Machine. The Time Machine is a lovely and magical show for audiences of all ages. Catch this production through February 16th.
Review: THE IRISH AND HOW THEY GOT THAT WAY at Fulton Theatre
by Rich Mehrenberg - February 08, 2025
You are going to need the luck of the Irish if you postpone buying tickets, word of mouth is going to make this a very popular show.
York County Student Music Festival to Return to the Appell Center in February
by BWW News Desk - February 07, 2025
The Appell Center for the Performing Arts will present the 2nd annual York County Student Music Festival, showcasing the massive talents of local young musicians. Learn how to take part.

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