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FURRY TAILS WITH A TWIST Comes to Players Club of Swarthmore
by BWW News Desk - June 09, 2017
The Players Club of Swarthmore Children's Series kicks off the summer with an inventive and interactive production of Furry Tails with a Twist.
Afraid of VIRGINIA WOOLF? Not at the Belmont, but Maybe Elsewhere?
by Marakay Rogers - June 09, 2017
A recent successful local production of WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF is almost overshadowed by the discovery that Edward Albee's greatest play is racially restricted.
Dee Roscioli and Paulo Szot Open EVITA at Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival
by BWW News Desk - June 07, 2017
Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival's highly anticipated production of Evita will open with record-breaking ticket sales at the Labuda Center for the Performing Arts at DeSales University in Center Valley, Pa.
Amidst Construction, DreamWrights Summer Camps Must Go On!
by BWW News Desk - June 06, 2017
This summer, even though under construction, DreamWrights is holding another robust and active lineup of summer camps. 
LIFE COULD BE A DREAM to Bring '60s Doo-Wop to Millbrook Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - June 06, 2017
The Board of Directors and Artistic Director, David E. Leidholdt, are thrilled to launch their 54th season with the premier of a new musical from the writer of the smash-hit sensation, The Marvelous Wonderettes, Life Could Be a Dream written by Roger Bean, opening June 9, 2017 on the Ryan Main Stage.
BWW Review: RUTHLESS! at Gettysburg Community Theatre
by Christy Brooks - June 06, 2017
Upon arriving at Gettysburg Community Theatre to see their currently running show, RUTHLESS!, I was struck by the esthetic quality of the theatre and its majestic grandeur married with the hospitality of a well-connected community atmosphere.
Ron White Coming to Hershey Theatre This Fall
by BWW News Desk - June 05, 2017
Ron 'Tater Salad' White makes his return at Hershey Theatre on Friday, November 17th at 7 p.m.
BWW Review: SOCIAL SECURITY at Oyster Mill Playhouse
by Allison Rambler - June 05, 2017
Every so often, a show comes along that manages to surprise even the most unlikely of theatre-goers. Shows that seem geared towards a certain audience sometimes prove themselves able to entertain a vast array of tastes, more than they may have expected. This is the case of SOCIAL SECURITY at Oyster Mill Playhouse, a play aimed to tickle the funny bones of an older crowd that still succeeds in getting a laugh from all ages.
Fulton Theatre to Present Pennsylvania Premiere of Disney's NEWSIES
by BWW News Desk - June 05, 2017
The nationally regarded Fulton Theatre will present the Pennsylvania Premiere of the Tony Award-winning musical Disney's Newsies, June 6 through July 23. The inspirational Disney's Newsies, based on the real-life Newsboys strike of 1899 and the 1992 film, was the toast of Broadway for more than two years.
BWW Review: SECOND CHANCES Takes A Chance at Dutch Apple
by Marakay Rogers - June 02, 2017
Behind the scenes at a Florida thrift shop lurks a new beginning for more than merchandise. Dutch Apple's own Tom Prather bases a musical on his own experience with thrift shops and with life.
Sensory-Friendly, Family Show DAPOOCH to Play Touchstone Theatre
by BWW News Desk - June 02, 2017
Touchstone Theatre presents a sensory-friendly theatrical performance of DaPooch, or The Story of Poochie's Three Hundred and Seventy-Second Birthday AND How the Hunga Munga Munga SAVED HIS LIFE! on June 20th at 11:00am.
BWW Review: 4000 Days Loses Track of Time at the Fulton
by Marakay Rogers - June 02, 2017
Peter Quilter's drama of memory loss and relationship loss is almost too amusing and insufficiently dramatic. Good thing the acting is spectacular.
Photo Flash: JUNIOR DIVAS! to Perform Benefit Concert for Mary's Shelter Bethlehem
by BWW News Desk - June 02, 2017
Join the Divas! of the Lehigh Valley as they introduce for the first time ever the Junior Divas! - Jessie Dau, Mikayla Fuentes, Ashlee Galea, Rachel Knappenberger, Jadyn Lynah and Francesca Rhoads and featuring Kirsten Almeida, Andrea Cartagena, Nina Elias, Brian Foley, and Kate Pistone. The Juniors will be singing songs made famous by Broadway divas now and then and accompanied by Amy Foeller. 
Author Wanda Brustetter Set for HALF STITCHED Book Signing at Bird-in-Hand Stage
by BWW News Desk - June 01, 2017
'Half Stitched' is the story of six strangers attending a quilting class and the Amish widow who teaches it. Cultures and personalities clash in this Broadway-style musical dramedy that has audiences laughing, fighting back tears and humming along to unforgettable melodies.
DreamWrights to Stage a Quirky and Hilarious 'SPELLING BEE'
by BWW News Desk - June 01, 2017
As school winds down for the summer, a talented group of teens is gearing up for The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. This Tony-nominated musical comedy centers on a fictional spelling bee set in the geographically ambiguous Putnam Valley Middle School. Six peculiar adolescents compete in the bee, which is run by three equally odd adults.
Musical Comedy to Open at York's Belmont Theatre
by BWW News Desk - May 31, 2017
York's The Belmont Theatre to Present Musical Comedy Sister Act YORK, PA- The Belmont Theatre will present the musical comedy Sister Act -LIVE on the mainstage June 16-18 & 22-25. Friday, Saturday and 2nd Thursday shows are at 7:30 p.m. Sunday shows are at 3:00 p.m. 
U.S. Premiere of 4000 DAYS Continues Through June 4 at Fulton Theatre
by BWW News Desk - May 31, 2017
The nationally regarded Fulton Theatre concludes its 2016/2017 Ellen Arnold Groff Studio Series season with the emotionally powerful 4000 Days in the Tell Studio Theatre. The Peter Quilter drama runs through June 4.
The Round Barn Theatre at Amish Acres Goes Pink with LEGALLY BLONDE
by BWW News Desk - May 30, 2017
Legally Blonde, The Musical takes you from the sorority houses of UCLA to the halls of justice via Harvard with one of Broadway's brightest heroines and her Chihuahua sidekick, Bruiser, played by Oscar Burgess. Amanda Brown's novel by the same name was adapted in 2001 for the film starring award winning actress, Reese Witherspoon. Soon after Heather Bach created the Broadway version with songs composed by Lawrence O'Keefe and Nell Benjamin. The plot follows the story of the popular and beautiful sorority girl Elle Woods who is determined to win back her ex-boyfriend, Warner by enrolling into Harvard University. With a chip on her shoulder and the support of some new friends, Elle is determined to show Harvard that she's a blonde with smarts, wit, and plenty of fashion sense.
THE CRIPPLE OF INISHMAN Comes to EPAC
by BWW News Desk - May 30, 2017
Have a laugh on the Emerald Isle! The Cripple of Inishmaan is coming to EPAC on June 8, 2017!
The Oyster Mill Playhouse to Present the Comedy SOCIAL SECURITY
by BWW News Desk - May 30, 2017
The Oyster Mill Playhouse will present the comedy SOCIAL SECURITY by Andrew Bergman, June 2 through June 18.
Photo Flash: ActorsNET presents AN INSPECTOR CALLS
by BWW News Desk - May 29, 2017
In an English industrial city, a rich family is having dinner when a man turns up at the door, saying he is an inspector investigating the suicide of a young woman. His questioning reveals all members of the group are implicated in the girl's undoing!
Photo Flash: Acting Without Borders Jr. Brings Down the House with THE LITTLE PRINCE!
by BWW News Desk - May 26, 2017
The classic story by Antoine de Saint-Exupery was brought to life with original music by Maria Ceferatti, AWB Jr.'s Director and AWB Sr.'s Music Director. Original choreography by KC Boyle.
CAMELBEACH Opens Memorial Day Weekend with FREE Admission for Military & Card Carrying Dependents
by BWW News Desk - May 26, 2017
Camelbeach Mountain Waterpark officially opens on Saturday, May 27th. They will be honoring U.S. soldiers, military members and their families with a full-day free admission during Memorial Day Weekend from Saturday, May 27th to Monday, May 29th.
Majestic Theater Announces New 2017-18 Season
by BWW News Desk - May 25, 2017
Gettysburg College's Majestic Theater hopes to "rock your world" of entertainment with its 2017-2018 Celebrity Season. "Every year I try to book a line-up of shows featuring popular headliners, as well as introducing the stars of tomorrow," said Jeffrey W. Gabel, the Majestic's Founding Executive Director.
Opening Weekend for DRIVING MISS DAISY at Totem Pole Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - May 25, 2017
Totem Pole Playhouse, Pennsylvania's premiere summer theater, located in Caledonia State Park between Gettysburg and Chambersburg, PA, is pleased to announce the opening night performance of the first play in the theatre's four-show subscription series, Alfred Uhry's, Driving Miss Daisy. The popular film version went on to win nine Academy Awards including Best Picture. The production will have three low-cost previews this Friday, May 26, at 8pm and Saturday, May 27, at 2pm and 8pm with all general admission seats only $20.00, followed by the Opening on Sunday, May 27, at 2pm. Patrons attending the Sunday matinee Opening are also invited to attend a wine and dessert reception with the cast following the performance as part of admission.

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