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Voting Opens for the 2014 BroadwayWorld Central Pennsylvania Awards
by BWW Special Coverage - November 11, 2014
Voting has now opened for the 2014 BroadwayWorld Central Pennsylvania Regional Awards!
Alton Brown Comes to Hershey Theatre Tonight
by BWW News Desk - November 11, 2014
Renowned foodist and television personality Alton Brown will bring his 'Alton Brown Live! The Edible Inevitable Tour', to Hershey Theatre tonight, November 11 at 7:30 p.m.
Hanover Little Theatre's SYLVIA Opens Friday
by BWW News Desk - November 10, 2014
'Sylvia' opens at Hanover Little Theatre this Friday, Nov. 14. The A.R. Gurney comedy takes a look at this complicated relationship between a man, his dog and his wife. There will be 8 p.m. shows Nov. 14-15 and 20-22 and 2 p.m. matinees on Nov. 16 and 23. Sally Chase directs a cast of HLT veterans.
EPAC Premieres Local Work COUNTENANCE Tonight
by BWW News Desk - November 08, 2014
EPAC will present a staged reading of Countenance by Chet Williamson tonight, November 8, 2014.
BILL W. AND DR. BOB Begins 11/28 at Open Stage
by BWW News Desk - November 07, 2014
BILL W. AND DR. BOB by Samuel Shem and Janet Surrey is the next production of Open Stage of Harrisburg's 29th season. It is also the premiere production of the play in the area.
Open Stage's SANTALAND to Run 12/18-28
by BWW News Desk - November 07, 2014
Crumpet is back by popular demand! And nothing says 'holiday spirit' like temper tantrums and sozzled Santas! Open Stage once again mixes up their offerings this holiday season with mature fare in David Sedaris' wickedly funny THE SANTALAND DIARIES, playing December 18-28 for eight performances only. Open Stage regular and staff member Stuart Landon will once again don the green velvet elf costume in the second revival of this one-man show.
Trio Clavino to Perform in Concert at the Ware Center
by BWW News Desk - November 07, 2014
Lancaster's own Trio Clavino will perform a concert of chamber music, with works ranging from the 18th and 19th centuries by Mozart and Schumann to those of contemporary composers Srul Irving Glick and Ping Jin-at the Ware Center of Millersville University in Lancaster on Saturday, Nov. 15, starting 7:30 p.m. in Steinman Hall.
Theatre Harrisburg Presents A CHRISTMAS STORY, Now thru 11/23
by BWW News Desk - November 07, 2014
Theatre Harrisburg presents live, on stage at Whitaker Center, the original version of the popular movie classic A CHRISTMAS STORY. Favorite scenes will come to life with Ralphie, his Red Ryder BB gun, the frozen flagpole and even the iconic leg lamp. Opening Today, November 7, other performances are scheduled for November 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 20, 21, 22 & 23.
ELF National Tour Coming to Hershey Theatre, 12/9-14
by BWW News Desk - November 05, 2014
NETworks Presentations, LLC, Warner Bros. Theatre Ventures and Unique Features, bring the Broadway musical Elf to Hershey Theatre from Tuesday, December 9 through Sunday, December 14.
AN EVENING WITH GROUCHO Plays the Ware Center Tonight
by BWW News Desk - November 05, 2014
Award-winning actor-director-playwright Frank Ferrante will recreate his PBS, New York and London acclaimed portrayal of legendary comedian Groucho Marx in 'An Evening With Groucho' at the Ware Center located at 42 N. Prince Street, Lancaster tonight, Nov. 5. The 90-minute, two-act show, starting 7:30 p.m., will feature Ferrante as the wisecracking Marx Brother, delivering some of his most memorable one-liners, anecdotes and songs, including 'Hooray For Captain Spaulding,' and 'Lydia, the Tattooed Lady'- while popping out ad-libs a la Groucho at his wry best in his Emmy Award-winning TV quiz show, 'You Bet Your Life.'
Photo Flash: First Look at Oyster Mill Playhouse's MOVE OVER, MRS. MARKHAM
by BWW News Desk - November 04, 2014
Oyster Mill Playhouse presents the comedy, Move Over, Mrs. Markham. It is written by Ray Cooney and John Chapman and produced with special arrangement by Samuel French, Inc.
The Ware Center Presents AN EVENING WITH GROUCHO & More this Week
by BWW News Desk - November 02, 2014
The Ware Center presents a Groucho Marx impersonator and more this week.
Ware Center to Host PA Presenters Showcase, Featuring Varied Arts Presentations, 11/10-11
by BWW News Desk - November 01, 2014
Pennsylvania Presenters and the Ware Center of Millersville University are joining to host a "Showcase of the Performance Arts" at the Ware Center on Nov. 10 and Nov. 11, as part of the inaugural Mid-Atlantic Performing Arts Market conference in Lancaster.
BWW Reviews: Life is More Than a CABARET at Ephrata
by Marakay Rogers - October 30, 2014
Artistic director Ed Fernandez breathes new insights into one of the deepest plays in musical theatre
WIZARD OF OZ Opens 11/21 at York Little Theatre
by BWW News Desk - October 29, 2014
York Little Theatre will present THE WIZARD OF OZ, a musical on their main stage, November 21-23, 28-30 & December 5-7. This lavish show with gorgeous costumes, spectacular sets and special effects is the perfect start to launch the holiday season. The shows second weekend falls right after Thanksgiving, a perfect time for a holiday outing with family and friends. Group rates are also available for groups of 15 or more for a corporate, club, church or nursing home outing. Plan ahead- tickets are $2 off the original price if purchased prior to opening night. The musical includes all of the songs made famous by the MGM movie that children of all ages have enjoyed for 75 years. 2014 marks the 75 anniversary of the film's release.
Cirque du Soleil's VAREKAI Comes to Giant Center, Now thru 11/2
by BWW News Desk - October 29, 2014
Cirque du Soleil has announced that its newest arena show, Varekai, will perform at the Giant Center from today, October 29 - November 2 for seven performances only.
EPAC to Premiere Local Work COUNTENANCE, Nov 8
by BWW News Desk - October 28, 2014
EPAC will present a staged reading of Countenance by Chet Williamson on November 8, 2014.
Photo Flash: First Look at Grace Atherholt and More in York Little Theatre's THE WIZARD OF OZ
by BWW News Desk - October 28, 2014
THE WIZARD OF OZ opens November 21 at York Little Theatre. Show runs November 21-23, 28-30 and December 5-7. Curtain goes up at 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and at 3p.m. on Sundays. Check out a first look at the production below!
AN EVENING WITH GROUCHO to Play Ware Center, 11/5
by BWW News Desk - October 27, 2014
Award-winning actor-director-playwright Frank Ferrante will recreate his PBS, New York and London acclaimed portrayal of legendary comedian Groucho Marx in "An Evening With Groucho" at the Ware Center located at 42 N. Prince Street, Lancaster on Wednesday, Nov. 5. The 90-minute, two-act show, starting 7:30 p.m., will feature Ferrante as the wisecracking Marx Brother, delivering some of his most memorable one-liners, anecdotes and songs, including "Hooray For Captain Spaulding," and "Lydia, the Tattooed Lady"- while popping out ad-libs a la Groucho at his wry best in his Emmy Award-winning TV quiz show, "You Bet Your Life."
Theatre Harrisburg Presents A CHRISTMAS STORY, 11/07-23
by BWW News Desk - October 26, 2014
Theatre Harrisburg presents live, on stage at Whitaker Center, the original version of the popular movie classic A CHRISTMAS STORY. Favorite scenes will come to life with Ralphie, his Red Ryder BB gun, the frozen flagpole and even the iconic leg lamp. Opening Friday, November 7, other performances are scheduled for November 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 20, 21, 22 & 23.
BWW Reviews: SPIDER'S WEB Snares York Little Theatre Audience
by Marakay Rogers - October 25, 2014
The Agatha Christie classic murder-comedy inaugurates the new YLT studio stage in English drawing room style
THE LADY WITH ALL THE ANSWERS Brings Ann Landers to The Ware Center Tonight
by BWW News Desk - October 25, 2014
For decades, millions of Americans sipped their morning coffee and began their day reading three simple words, 'Dear Ann Landers'. Eppie Lederer, better known as advice columnist Ann Landers, answered countless letters from lovelorn teens, confused couples and a multitude of others in need of advice. But, many readers never knew that behind the advice columnist was a woman filled with class, charisma and a whole lotta chutzpah! The touring production of 'The Lady With All The Answers' is produced by the Nebraska Theatre Caravan, and will play at the Ware Center, located at 42 N. Prince Street, Lancaster tonight, October 25, 2014 at 7:30 pm.
Tara Leo Auchey Leads Talk After BRIGHTON'S GREEN STREET Reading at Open Stage of Harrisburg Tonight
by BWW News Desk - October 25, 2014
Gentrification is a two-edged sword, and there are always winners and losers when a neighborhood - or city - is reborn. Tonight, October 25, 2014, Tara Leo Auchey of Penn Live and author of the blog, 'Today's the Day, Harrisburg' will lead a discussion of where Harrisburg is headed and the pros and cons of gentrification following a staged reading of Paul Hood's new play, Brighton's Green Street at Open Stage of Harrisburg.
BWW Reviews: LEND ME A TENOR Opens Fulton Season With Laughter
by Marakay Rogers - October 24, 2014
Director Charles Abbott and actor Jeremiah James fill the Fulton stage with area native Ken Ludwig's best farce
BWW Reviews: THE MARVELOUS WONDERETTES Only Want to Sing For You at Allenberry
by Marakay Rogers - October 24, 2014
Director Dann Dunn puts a frothy piece of girl group jukebox on stage at Allemberry to close out the regular season.

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Tinker Bell in Central Pennsylvania Tinker Bell
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