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DANCING WITH THE STARS Comes to Hershey This June
by BWW News Desk - May 01, 2017
Dancing With The Stars is coming to Giant Center on Saturday, June 24th at 7:30 p.m.
Tickets on Sale Now for Totem Pole Playhouse's Exclusive Fundraiser Screening of THE FATHER AND THE BEAR
by BWW News Desk - May 01, 2017
Totem Pole Playhouse, Pennsylvania's premiere summer theatre, located in Caledonia State Park between Gettysburg and Chambersburg, PA, is pleased to announce that tickets are now on sale for an exclusive screening of the John Putch film, "The Father and the Bear," primarily filmed right here at Totem Pole Playhouse. 
BWW Review: 15TH ANNUAL SPOKEN WORD PLAY at Theater Of The Seventh Sister
by Rich Mehrenberg - April 30, 2017
TRUTH is the word at the annual Spoken Word Play.
BWW Review: Open Stage's Canny UNCANNY VALLEY
by Marakay Rogers - April 28, 2017
The Thomas Gibbons play of the meaning of life -- as opposed to artificial intelligence -- is a winner in the hands of Anne Alsedek and Jeff Luttermoser as researcher and creation... or mother and son.
Local Actor Performs New One-Man Show At GCT
by BWW News Desk - April 28, 2017
Gettysburg Community Theatre, the non-profit 501c3 organization located in the original Elks Lodge building at 49 York Street within the first block of Lincoln Square in historic downtown Gettysburg, will present a new one man show as a fundraiser for GCT.
Paul Jost Sings Richard Rodgers at Dino's Backstage 5/13
by BWW News Desk - April 28, 2017
It's hard to imagine the American music theater without the work of Richard Rodgers, and on Saturday May 13 at 8:30 p.m. Paul Jost Sings Richard Rodgers by the Paul Jost Quartet will take place at Dino's Backstage and The Celebrity Room, 247 N. Keswick Avenue, Glenside, PA.
DreamWrights to Stage World Premiere of PETER PAN AND MARY
by BWW News Desk - April 27, 2017
This spring, DreamWrights is excited to stage the world premiere of a charming story by local playwright, Paige Hoke, Peter Pan and Mary.  Hoke says she was inspired to write this original play during a children's theatre class she took while working towards her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree at Arcadia University. 
Uptown Music Collective Pays Tribute to The Eagles to Millbrook Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - April 25, 2017
Millbrook Playhouse (David E. Leidholdt-Producing Artistic Director, and the  Board of Directors)  is thrilled to announce that on Friday and Saturday, May 5th & 6th, the Uptown Music Collective (a nonprofit school of music, based in Williamsport, Pa) will present Life in the Fast Lane: The Story of the Eagles at the Millbrook Playhouse. The two-night performance will feature students from the school's Special Performance Group 1, who range in age from 11 to 18, performing songs from every era of the legendary band the Eagles long career. Including hit songs like The Long Run, Life in the Fast Lane, Already Gone and Desperado, performed alongside classic Eagles album tracks like Seven Bridges Road, Those Shoes, New Kid in Town, and more.
Visit Peter Pan's Neverland Before the Darlings
by BWW News Desk - April 24, 2017
Complete with swashbuckling, lost boys, and fairies, Peter Pan and Mary is the clever and imaginative prequel to J. M. Barrie's Peter Pan and Wendy. Written by Paige Hoke and Guest Directed by Andrea Unger, DreamWrights' world premiere performance showcases a total of 48 cast members and nearly 80 crew members working together to pull off the magic and mystique of Neverland. This exciting production promises to entertain and delight audiences.
BWW Review: SUPERIOR DONUTS at Oyster Mill Playhouse
by Allison Rambler - April 24, 2017
In this day and age, race and social class are very challenging topics to discuss. Everyone has an opinion, and many are unafraid to share it. These clashing views can sometimes render these subjects somewhat taboo, but Oyster Mill Playhouse is choosing to bring these tricky topics to light. With a touch of humor and heart, their current production of SUPERIOR DONUTS is one that speaks to the genuine power of friendship and empathy, while giving the audience a laugh or two along the way.
Pop Festival SHOW OF THE SUMMER to Return to Hersheypark Stadium
by BWW News Desk - April 24, 2017
Show Of The Summer will return to Hersheypark Stadium, for the third year, on Saturday, August 19th at 3 p.m.
ActorsNET Presents THE EXPLORERS CLUB
by BWW News Desk - April 24, 2017
Laughter reigns supreme April 28 through May 14 as ActorsNET presents Nell Benjamin's comic romp, The Explorers Club.
Strand Capitol Performing Arts Center to Host High School Playwriting Festival
by BWW News Desk - April 20, 2017
The Strand Capitol Performing Arts Center (soon to be the Appell Center for the Performing Arts) is proud to announce its second annual High School Playwriting Festival, with performances at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 29, 2017, in the Capitol Theatre, 50 N. George St., York.
Director, Jack Hartman of WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF? at The Belmont Theatre
by Rich Mehrenberg - April 20, 2017
WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF? at The Belmont Theatre April 28-May 7 For tickets https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?ticketing=ylt
Seniors to Showcase Lip Sync Talents as Part of DreamWrights' StAGEs Program
by BWW News Desk - April 19, 2017
DreamWrights will be hosting its own lip synch fun as part of its StAGEs program, a theater arts program designed specifically for the over 50 crowd. Since mid-March, this interactive and hysterical group of older adults ranging in age from 50s to 90s has been entertaining and challenging each other.
Theatre Harrisburg Names New Executive Director
by BWW News Desk - April 19, 2017
The board of directors of Theatre Harrisburg is pleased to announce the appointment of Allison Hays to the position of Executive Director. Hays has been a figure in the Harrisburg non-profit community since 2010, previously holding positions at WITF, Inc., the Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra, and Pennsylvania Regional Ballet.
Actorsnet Shakes Up Victorian England with THE EXPLORERS CLUB
by BWW News Desk - April 17, 2017
ActorsNET continues its 21st season with Nell Benjamin's hilarious comedy, THE EXPLORERS CLUB.  When a female explorer attempts to join an all-male bastion for explorers, she brings in tow a primitive blue-painted man from a previously lost tribe.  She presents the native to Queen Victoria and he scandalizes British society.  
Playwright, Jeremiah Miller of GUILTY PARTIES OF NEW ORLEANS at Theater Of The Seventh Sister
by Rich Mehrenberg - April 17, 2017
"Guilty Parties" tells the true story of Jim Garrison, the only man to ever bring a trial in the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. The play examines the suspicion toward "the establishment" that began to take root in this country at that time, and which is alive and well more than 50 years late
Pat Kautter of HAIR at Ephrata Performing Arts Center
by Rich Mehrenberg - April 17, 2017
Hair is an upbeat assertion of life and freedom with a classic rock score that fueled the charts of the late 60's. In our own era of uncertainty, hopefully the audience will join in the show's classic anthem to 'Let the Sunshine In'.
Totem Pole Playhouse Award Nominations Announced
by BWW News Desk - April 15, 2017
Totem Pole Playhouse has announced nominations in twelve categories for the Fourth Annual Totem Pole Playhouse Awards to be presented Sunday, May 21, at 5pm on stage at Gettysburg College's Majestic Theater.
Hershey Area Playhouse presents OTHER DESERT CITIES
by BWW News Desk - April 13, 2017
Hershey Area Playhouse is proud to present the fourth of its 2017 Dark Night Series productions, the Tony-nominated, Pulitzer finalist play Other Desert Cities.
Oyster Mill Playhouse to Present Tracy Letts Comedy SUPERIOR DONUTS
by BWW News Desk - April 13, 2017
The Oyster Mill Playhouse will present SUPERIOR DONUTS, by Tracy Letts, April 21 through May 7.
Hershey Theatre Announces 2017-2018 Broadway Series
by BWW News Desk - April 12, 2017
Hershey Theatre is pleased to announce four critically acclaimed Broadway productions will grace the stage at the iconic venue as part of its 2017-2018 season presented by Capital BlueCross. 
off the WALL Productions presents 4.48 PSYCHOSIS by Sarah Kane.
by BWW News Desk - April 12, 2017
In one last act of love to the theater,  Sarah Kane wrote what many consider her greatest play, 4.48 Psychosis.   A subjective story of clinical depression, the audience is given insight into one particular case - a young woman who stands in the place between life and death.
April Entertainment Continues at Dino's Backstage and The Celebrity Room
by BWW News Desk - April 12, 2017
Spring has sprung at Dino's Backstage and The Celebrity Room with April's lively entertainment lineup! This month's performances (in order of appearance) include Jonathan Karrant, Courtney Day, Paula Johns "Happy Birthday Ella", Bob Egan (for his Singer's Showcase), Michael Richard Kelly with a special birthday celebration weekend for Dino Kelly-Cataldi and, the last weekend in April features Jeffrey Coon. Dino's Backstage and The Celebrity Room - the unique dining and entertainment experience reminiscent of the sophisticated supper clubs of the 40s and 50s - is located at 287 Keswick Avenue in Glenside, PA.

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The Belmont Theatre (6/12 - 6/21)
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