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Voting Opens for the 2015 BroadwayWorld Central PA Awards
by BWW Special Coverage - November 24, 2015
Voting has now opened for the 2015 BroadwayWorld Central PA Regional Awards!
Hedgerow Theatre to Present A CHRISTMAS CAROL
by BWW News Desk - November 24, 2015
Reed reassures audiences that there will be no major changes to the production, which remains faithful to Dickens' tale of the redemption of Ebenezer Scrooge, a miserable, selfish miser whose heart is transformed after he is visited by a series of spirits on Christmas Eve. 'The set and basic story will all be familiar,' he confirmed 'because it's a classic just as it is. It isn't a rewrite, per se, just a script that better suits our company.'
DreamWrights Youth & Family Theatre to Stage THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER
by BWW News Desk - November 23, 2015
This holiday, DreamWrights Youth & Family Theatre will present The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, a classic Christmas comedy written by Barbara Robinson.  It's a story about hardship, discovery, and making a difference in the lives of others, which in turn makes a difference in our own.
The Ware Center to Host Free Brass Music & Modern Art Show, 12/4
by BWW News Desk - November 23, 2015
The Ware Center in downtown Lancaster invites the community to enjoy free brass music and modern art on First Friday, December 4 from 6 - 8 p.m. The Ware Center is located at 42 N. Prince Street, Lancaster. This is a FREE event, open to the public. No tickets are required.
Jazz Musicians to Perform Christmas Favorites at Ware Center, 12/4
by BWW News Desk - November 23, 2015
Harrisburg native jazz pianist Steve Rudolph will perform with exceptional veteran jazz musicians, vocalist Dred "Perky" Scott and bassist Hassan J.J. Shakur, in a program of jazz interpretations of Christmas favorites on December 4, 2015, at 7:30 p.m. at the Ware Center. Favorites will include "Let It Snow," Mel Torme's "Christmas Song," "Little Drummer Boy," "My Favorite Things," "Silent Night," and many more. All tickets include complimentary beverage service which begins at 7:00 PM with the concert beginning at 7:30 PM. The Ware Center is located at 42 N. Prince Street, Lancaster.
Millersville University's Department of Music to Perform Scholarship Benefit Holiday Concert, 12/6
by BWW News Desk - November 23, 2015
More than 250 Millersville University Students will be featured in a Scholarship Benefit Holiday Concert featuring various Millersville University Ensembles including the MU Orchestra, Wind Ensemble, Concert Band, Jazz Ensemble, Chorale, and more, at the Winter Center, Saturday December 5 and Sunday December 6.  An annual, much-anticipated concert that has brought sold-out crowds to the Winter Center in previous years, these ensembles and soloists will present a musical celebration of the seasonal traditions full of majesty, mystery, and magic to uplift our spirits and usher us into holiday season. The Winter Center is located at 60 W. Cottage Avenue, Millersville.
Candace O'Donnell's MARY TODD LINCOLN Returns to The Ware Center Tonight
by BWW News Desk - November 21, 2015
Candace O'Donnell returns with her one-woman 'tour de force' show, 'Mary Todd Lincoln: Much Madness Is Divinest Sense,' to the Steinman Hall stage at the Ware Center tonight, November 21, 2015, at 7:30 p.m.  The Ware Center is located at 42 N. Prince Street, Lancaster.
Fulton Theatre's ELF Runs Through January 3
by BWW News Desk - November 20, 2015
The Fulton Theatre kicks off the holiday season with the musical comedy and treat for the entire family, Elf, November 17th through January 3rd. As 'Buddy' says in the script, 'The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear,' there are many joyful tunes throughout the production, including 'SparkleJollyTwinkleJingley,' 'A Christmas Song,' 'The Story of Buddy the Elf,' and more!
BWW Reviews: The Fulton Goes Over the Top for Christmas with ELF
by Marakay Rogers - November 20, 2015
Director and choreographer Marc Robin turns the Christmas musical into an over the top extravaganza with tap, tap, and more tap routines. It's a whole new world of Christmas happiness.
BWW Review: A New TWELFTH NIGHT Inaugurates the New Gamut Theatre
by Marakay Rogers - November 20, 2015
Clark Nicholson has a new theatre and a new production of Shakespeare's TWELFTH NIGHT. Both are worth seeing.
CINDERELLA Comes to Hershey Theatre This January
by BWW News Desk - November 19, 2015
Rodgers + Hammerstein's CINDERELLA, the 2013 Tony Award-winning Broadway musical from the creators of South Pacific and The Sound of Music, is coming to Hershey Theatre from Tuesday, January 26 through Sunday, January 31.
BWW Review: HOW THE OTHER HALF LOVES Plays for Laughs at Oyster Mill
by Marakay Rogers - November 19, 2015
The classic farce comes back for laughs at Oyster Mill Playhouse
Hershey Area Playhouse to Present IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE, Begin. 12/3
by BWW News Desk - November 18, 2015
Just in time for the holiday season, Hershey Area Playhouse is proud to present It's A Wonderful Life, a timeless classic known for the famous line, "Every time a bell rings, an angel gets his wings."
Popcorn Hat Players to Present 'CHRISTMAS CAROL,' Begin. 12/2
by BWW News Desk - November 18, 2015
Join Popcorn Hat Players Children's Theatre for A Popcorn Hat Christmas Carol, December 2-19; and at the Sunoco Performance Theatre for Popcorn Hat Players New Year's Eve Celebration, December 31. Bring the whole family to these fun filled events, and get into the holiday spirit. Tickets for A Popcorn Hat Christmas Carol are $8 a person (group discounts are available). Tickets to Popcorn Hat Players New Year's Eve Celebration are $10 each now through December 1, 2015 when they become $12. A holiday package for tickets to both events is available. Now through November 30, buy tickets for a performance of A Popcorn Hat Christmas Carol and for the New Year's Eve Celebration for $17. Tickets can be purchased online at GamutTheatre.org or by calling Michelle at the Box Office at 717-238-4111 or at Info@GamutTheatre.org (mailto:Info@GamutTheatre.org) .
Millbrook Playhouse Youth Ensemble to Present A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS
by BWW News Desk - November 18, 2015
Millbrook Playhouse (David E. Leidholdt-Producing Artistic Director, and the Board of Directors) is proud to present A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS to be performed by the Millbrook Playhouse Youth Ensemble (MPYE).
MU Percussion Ensemble Sets Fall Percussion Concerts
by BWW News Desk - November 16, 2015
The Millersville University Percussion Ensemble is excited to perform two lively percussion concerts on Thursday, November 19, and Sunday, November 22 at the Winter Center located at 60 W. Cottage Avenue, Millersville.
The Dixie Chicks Coming to Hershey in 2016
by BWW News Desk - November 16, 2015
Innovators, renegades, villains, mothers, influencers and music superstars, Dixie Chicks, are making a return to touring with their upcoming DCX MMXVI World Tour. It will include a stop at HersheyparkStadium on Friday, June 24 at 7:00 p.m.
Majestic Theater Marks 90th Anniversary with Neil Berg's 100 YEARS OF BROADWAY Tonight
by BWW News Desk - November 14, 2015
Tonight, November 14, 2015 at 8:00 p.m., the Majestic Theater will celebrate its 90th Anniversary with Neil Berg's widely acclaimed 100 YEARS OF BROADWAY, a musical revue of Broadway's most celebrated shows featuring a dazzling cast of five Broadway stars accompanied by an all-star New York band.
BWW Review: Roald Dahl Hit MATILDA 'Schools' Hershey Theatre
by Marakay Rogers - November 13, 2015
Matilda Wormwood, her parents, and her school are here, and things will never be the same. Hershey Theatre presents the RSC tour of MATILDA.
Open Stage of Harrisburg Presents New PETER PAN Adaptation
by BWW News Desk - November 13, 2015
Open Stage of Harrisburg continues their 30th anniversary season with PETER, HOOK, & THE DARLINGS, an adaption of of J.M. Barrie's classic, November 27 to December 13, 2015. The production will run in their intimate 120-seat theatre, located on Court Street between Market and Walnut in downtown Harrisburg, PA.
Gamut Theatre's Stage Door Series to Present HEAR THE VOICE, BE THE VERSE, 12/11-15
by BWW News Desk - November 11, 2015
Gamut Theatre Group is proud to announce the first production of its 2015-2016 Stage Door Series: HEAR THE VOICE, BE THE VERSE, an original adaptation of classical verse poetry.  HEAR THE VOICE, BE THE VERSE will be performed on December 11, 12, 14 and 15 at 7:30 p.m. at the new Gamut Classic Theatre, 15 N. 4th St., Harrisburg.
Allenberry Playhouse Stages THERE'S NO PLACE LIKE HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS, Now thru 12/20
by BWW News Desk - November 10, 2015
Allenberry Playhouse, under the leadership of Artistic Director Ryan B. Gibbs presents an original holiday musical, THERE'S NO PLACE LIKE HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS, from November 4 - December 20.
GODSPELL 2012 and More Set for 2016 at Hershey Area Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - November 10, 2015
Contemporary retellings of original sensations, heartwarming stories, comedies and horror tales are all a part of the Hershey Area Playhouse 2016 season.
MATILDA Comes to Hershey Theatre Tonight
by BWW News Desk - November 10, 2015
TIME Magazine's #1 Show of the Year, Matilda The Musical is coming to Hershey Theatre from tonight, November 10 through Sunday, November 15.
Candace O'Donnell's MARY TODD LINCOLN to Return to The Ware Center, 11/21
by BWW News Desk - November 06, 2015
Candace O'Donnell returns with her one-woman 'tour de force' show, 'Mary Todd Lincoln: Much Madness Is Divinest Sense,' to the Steinman Hall stage at the Ware Center on Saturday, November 21, 2015, at 7:30 p.m.  The Ware Center is located at 42 N. Prince Street, Lancaster.

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