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Shoshana Bean to Teach Public Master Class at PRiMA Theatre
by BWW News Desk - February 02, 2015
PRiMA Theatre and headline sponsor Hagelgans & Veronis Law Firm will host Broadway's green witch, Shoshana Bean, as she lands in Lancaster for an exclusive solo concert and public master class. Best known for playing Elphaba in Wicked, Shoshana is one of Broadway composer (and 2014 PRiMA guest artist) Jason Robert Brown's favorite singers. From Hairspray to Godspell, singing with Michael Jackson to the Enchanted movie soundtrack, this powerhouse vocalist brings her vocal prowess and unique experience to the PRiMA stage.
BWW Reviews: 'Can't Take Your Eyes Off' JERSEY BOYS at Hershey Theatre
by Marakay Rogers - January 29, 2015
When is a jukebox musical not a 'jukebox musical'? If anything, it's when the musical is by its subjects, when they're an integral part of putting the show together. If JERSEY BOYS were any less a jukebox musical, it would be the original band on stage talking about their story and giving a concert themselves. With music by band member and composer Bob Gaudio, lyrics by 'Fifth Season' Bob Crewe -- in short, with the music and lyrics by the band's songwriters, one of whom was a band member, and book by Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice, JERSEY BOYS isn't as much a jukebox musical as it is a musical documentary of a hair-raising story that wasn't in the news at the time.
AMERICA'S GOT DOWNTON Set for Strand-Capitol Performing Arts Center, 4/21
by BWW News Desk - January 29, 2015
On Tuesday, April 21, 2015 at 7:30 p.m., downtown York's historic Strand-Capitol Performing Arts Center will welcome America's Got Downton. Actor, impressionist and YouTube sensation, Luke Kempner, creates more than 30 characters in this tour-de-force one-man parody that blends celebrity visitors with well-known characters from the PBS hit television series Downton Abbey. Cultures clash and eras hilariously collide to help the cast save the estate from financial ruin - again! Tickets are on sale now to Strand-Capitol members and go on sale to the general public on Thursday, Feb. 5 at 10:00 a.m.
Hershey Area Playhouse Presents THE FANTASTICKS, 2/12-2/15
by BWW News Desk - January 29, 2015
Just in time for Valentine's Day, Hershey Area Playhouse will present THE FANTASTICKS, a romantic comedy about a young man and the girl next door, whose fathers have built a wall to keep them apart. As the love story unfolds, the audience is invited to 'Try to Remember' and follow this cast of characters into a world of moonlight and magic.
SWEENEY TODD to Open 2/20 at York Little Theatre
by BWW News Desk - January 28, 2015
?York Little Theatre (YLT) will present the musical thriller SWEENEY TODD February 20-22, 26-28 and March 1 on the Main Stage.
LATE NIGHT CATECHISM to Play Hershey Theatre, 3/13
by BWW News Desk - January 27, 2015
Catechism classes are never as much fun - or as hilarious - as when they are led by Sister in the international hit comedy Late Nite Catechism by Vicki Quade and Maripat Donovan. Late Nite Catechism will be visit Hershey Theatre on Friday, March 13 at 8:00 p.m.
DreamWrights to Present ANNE OF GREEN GABLES, Opening 2/13
by BWW News Desk - January 23, 2015
Anne of Green Gables is preparing to open on the DreamWrights' stage on February 13th. Guest director, Timothy Storey, and two casts and crews of 98 people (age 7 to 65) are excited to bring the lovable, outgoing, and spunky personality of Anne Shirley and her community to life.
NT Live's OF MICE AND MEN & TREASURE ISLAND to be Screened at Ware Center
by BWW News Desk - January 23, 2015
The best of live theatre can now be experienced on the big screen of The Ware Center. The theatrical productions Of Mice and Men on Broadway and London's Treasure Island kick off the partnership with the National Theatre's groundbreaking project National Theatre Live, which films and broadcasts live stage productions in filmic quality and detail. The only place in Lancaster County showing these productions is Steinman Hall at The Ware Center, located at 42 N. Prince Street, Lancaster. More films will be added in the Spring.
BWW Reviews: THE 39 STEPS Climbs Some Heights at York Little Theatre
by Marakay Rogers - January 23, 2015
Director Aaron Dalton and an enormous cast of four bring the Olivier-winning comedy version of the classic Hitchcock film to the York Little Theatre stage
Theatre Harrisburg to Present I DO! I DO!
by BWW News Desk - January 22, 2015
Theatre Harrisburg continues its 2014-2015 Mainstage season with the romantic musical comedy I DO! I DO! at the Krevsky Production Center in uptown Harrisburg.
Jonathan Groff to Perform Benefit Concert at Ephrata Performing Arts Center
by BWW News Desk - January 22, 2015
Broadway and Hollywood star Jonathan Groff will give a benefit concert at EPAC's Sharadin Bigler Theatre on January 31 at 8 pm. Groff will be accompanied on piano by acclaimed music director Mary-Mitchell Campbell.
BWW Reviews: AN INSPECTOR CALLS On Oyster Mill Playhouse
by Marakay Rogers - January 21, 2015
JB Priestley's classic social commentary that plays like a drawing room mystery is on stage at Oyster Mill.
Hershey Area Playhouse's 2015 Season to Feature THE FANTASTICKS, OLIVER! & More
by BWW News Desk - January 20, 2015
Classic tales, heartwarming stories, comedies and thrillers are all a part of the Hershey Area Playhouse 2015 season.
RENT, THE SOUND OF MUSIC & More Set for Gettysburg Community Theatre's 2015 Season
by BWW News Desk - January 19, 2015
Gettysburg Community Theatre (GCT), the not-for-profit 501c3 community theatre in downtown Gettysburg, announces its 7th Season.
BWW Reviews: NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT Tour is a 'Nice Show if You Can Catch It' at Hershey
by Marakay Rogers - January 17, 2015
NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT is not at Hershey Theatre long enough. It needs to be there longer. It's not perfect, but it sure is swell, and it's all-Gershwin, all the time.
BWW Reviews: MID-LIFE 2! Teases Midlife Crisis at Dutch Apple
by Marakay Rogers - January 16, 2015
Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre is the launching pad for a new musical revue celebrating the joys and pains of middle age. From aches to zumba, nothing is sacred.
York Little Theatre Presents THE 39 STEPS, Now thru 1/25
by BWW News Desk - January 16, 2015
York Little Theatre will present THE 39 STEPS, a hilarious comedy recreated from Alfred Hitchcock's spy thriller, in The Bon Ton Studio today, January 16-18 & 22-25.
Local Voices Join Lineup of Prima's FIVE
by BWW News Desk - January 15, 2015
PRiMA Theatre, a Lancaster non-profit, professional theatre organization, has announced their fifth anniversary season (Details at primatheatre.org), starting with FIVE, a special fifth anniversary cabaret featuring PRiMA's finest talent and the unforgettable show-stopping tunes from the past five seasons. Professional performers include Kristen Brewer, Michael Fisher, Josh Keefer, Erin McCullough, Reji Woods. The singers will be accompanied by Music Director and acclaimed regional pianist Andy Roberts. Past shows represented by song include PRiMA's Glee, The Music of West Side Story, Chess, Guilty Pleasures, Rockin Rodgers & Hammerstein, Songs For A New World, Monster Music, 80's Re-Lived! and Oz in Concert.
Touchstone Theatre to Present Allentown Public Theatre's TRUE WEST, 2/19-3/1
by BWW News Desk - January 14, 2015
As part of their 'Spotlight on the Valley' series, Touchstone Theatre presents Allentown neighbors, Allentown Public Theatre (APT) in True West, a powerful tale of sibling rivalry by Pulitzer prize-winning author Sam Shepard. True West opens for a two-week run February 19 through March 1, 2015.
DreamWrights Youth & Family Theatre Welcomes New Director of Education
by BWW News Desk - January 13, 2015
Beginning on January 1, 2015, Renee Morth accepted the full time position of Director of Education at DreamWrights Youth & Family Theatre. Hearing word of the open job position through a friend, Renee Morth took an easy trip to the DreamWrights website and 'the rest is history' - or so she says.
A RAISIN IN THE SUN to Run 2/6-22 at Open Stage of Harrisburg
by BWW News Desk - January 13, 2015
On March 11, 1959, a play opened on Broadway that changed American theatre forever. "A Raisin in the Sun" examined issues that had never been presented on Broadway. It was the first play written by a black woman to be presented on Broadway with Broadway's first black director. This heartwarming, hilarious, groundbreaking story of a family's heroic efforts to make a better life for their children will run at Open Stage of Harrisburg February 6-22, 2015.
2014 BroadwayWorld Central Pennsylvania Winners Announced - Katie Sina, Melissa Gilbert, Marc Robin & More!
by BWW Special Coverage - January 12, 2015
Votes are cast; polls are closed; and results have been tabulated! This was our biggest year yet! After a record number of voters in more than 60 regions worldwide, BroadwayWorld is very excited to announce the 2014 Central Pennsylvania winners! Thanks to all who voted, and huge congratulations to all the winners!
Photo Flash: First Look at Oyster Mill Playhouse's AN INSPECTOR CALLS
by BWW News Desk - January 12, 2015
Oyster Mill Playhouse is announcing its first show of the 2015 season, the drama, An Inspector Calls. It is written by J.B. Priestley and produced with special arrangement by Samuel French, Inc.
Little Theatre of Mechanicsburg Presents Agatha Christie's VERDICT
by BWW News Desk - January 09, 2015
Little Theatre of Mechanicsburg is proud to present Verdict, Agatha Christie's last play, opens January 23, including an Opening Night Celebration and runs evenings at 8:00 PM through February 7th; matinee performances at 2:30 Pm February 1 and 8. Verdict is performed with special arrangement with Samuel French Plays, Ltd. All performances will be held at the Little Theatre of Mechanicsburg, 915 S. York Street, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055. Order your tickets at ltmonline.net or by calling the box office at 717-766-0535.
BWW Reviews: SANTALAND DIARIES Brings Crumpet Back to Open Stage
by Marakay Rogers - December 29, 2014
Stuart Landon returns as Macys' most demented elf, the only slightly insane Crumpet.

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