Hershey Area Playhouse Presents LEADING LADIES, Now thru 5/4
by BWW News Desk - April 24, 2014
Two English Shakespearean actors find themselves so down on their luck that they are performing 'Scenes from Shakespeare' on the Moose Lodge circuit in the Amish country of Pennsylvania.
by BWW News Desk - April 24, 2014
Two English Shakespearean actors find themselves so down on their luck that they are performing 'Scenes from Shakespeare' on the Moose Lodge circuit in the Amish country of Pennsylvania.
Open Stage to Present Third Installment of STORES FROM HOME, 6/19-29
by BWW News Desk - April 23, 2014
Dauphin County Commissioners Jeff Haste, George P. Hartwick III, Mike Pries, and Open Stage of Harrisburg will partner to present the third installment in the STORIES FROM HOME series, Dauphin County, June 19 through 29 at the theatre in the street level of the Walnut Street Parking Garage in downtown Harrisburg. Performances are June 19-29, 2014. This third annual theatrical celebration will play at 8pm on June 19, 20, 21, 26, 27, and 28, at 2pm on June 21, 22, and 29, and at 7pm on June 22.
by BWW News Desk - April 23, 2014
Dauphin County Commissioners Jeff Haste, George P. Hartwick III, Mike Pries, and Open Stage of Harrisburg will partner to present the third installment in the STORIES FROM HOME series, Dauphin County, June 19 through 29 at the theatre in the street level of the Walnut Street Parking Garage in downtown Harrisburg. Performances are June 19-29, 2014. This third annual theatrical celebration will play at 8pm on June 19, 20, 21, 26, 27, and 28, at 2pm on June 21, 22, and 29, and at 7pm on June 22.
Civic Theatre to Close 2013-14 Season with URINETOWN, 5/2-18
by BWW News Desk - April 23, 2014
Civic Theatre will present the finale to its 2013-2014 main stage season with the irreverent, laugh-out-loud Tony-winning musical, "Urinetown" opening on Friday, May 2 with performances through Sunday, May 18. Civic's Artistic Director William Sanders directs and choreographs this musical that won 2002 Tony Awards for Best Book and Best Score and has been hailed as one of the most original musicals of the last 20 years. All performances will be held at Civic's historic Nineteenth Street Theatre at 527 N. 19th Street in Allentown. Special discounted tickets are available for performances on opening weekend. Please call the box office or visit www.CivicTheatre.com for more information.
by BWW News Desk - April 23, 2014
Civic Theatre will present the finale to its 2013-2014 main stage season with the irreverent, laugh-out-loud Tony-winning musical, "Urinetown" opening on Friday, May 2 with performances through Sunday, May 18. Civic's Artistic Director William Sanders directs and choreographs this musical that won 2002 Tony Awards for Best Book and Best Score and has been hailed as one of the most original musicals of the last 20 years. All performances will be held at Civic's historic Nineteenth Street Theatre at 527 N. 19th Street in Allentown. Special discounted tickets are available for performances on opening weekend. Please call the box office or visit www.CivicTheatre.com for more information.
WWE SMACKDOWN Returns to Giant Center Tonight
by BWW News Desk - April 22, 2014
WWE Smackdown returns to Giant Center tonight, April 22 at 7:00 p.m., for the first time in more than a year.
by BWW News Desk - April 22, 2014
WWE Smackdown returns to Giant Center tonight, April 22 at 7:00 p.m., for the first time in more than a year.
Midtown Cinema Hosts FIRST ANNUAL EARTHFEST Today
by BWW News Desk - April 22, 2014
Midtown Cinema, located at 250 Reily Street in Harrisburg, PA is producing the first annual EarthFest, 4-7pm today, April 22, 2014. In conjunction with environmental and civic organizations, Midtown Cinema is proud to present an afternoon of learning and fun for the whole family.
by BWW News Desk - April 22, 2014
Midtown Cinema, located at 250 Reily Street in Harrisburg, PA is producing the first annual EarthFest, 4-7pm today, April 22, 2014. In conjunction with environmental and civic organizations, Midtown Cinema is proud to present an afternoon of learning and fun for the whole family.
Touchstone Theatre's 9th Annual Young Playwrights' Festival & Gala Set for 5/17
by BWW News Desk - April 21, 2014
Touchstone Theatre will be presenting the ninth year of its acclaimed Young Playwrights' Festival, a showcase of new plays written by local elementary and middle school students, on May 17 at Zoellner Arts Center's Baker Hall. Immediately following the performance will be a gala reception in the Lehigh University Art Galleries.
by BWW News Desk - April 21, 2014
Touchstone Theatre will be presenting the ninth year of its acclaimed Young Playwrights' Festival, a showcase of new plays written by local elementary and middle school students, on May 17 at Zoellner Arts Center's Baker Hall. Immediately following the performance will be a gala reception in the Lehigh University Art Galleries.
Tickets to TEDxLancaster On Sale Today
by BWW News Desk - April 18, 2014
One hundred of Lancaster's most impassioned TEDx enthusiasts will come together on Saturday, May 3rd for a day of networking and dialogue around the theme Break New Ground. The event will take place at The Ware Center on 42 North Prince Street Lancaster and will feature an incredible line-up of speakers on topics ranging from innovations in education to health to technology and the arts. Attendees will also have an opportunity to network at an on-site lunch event. Also, the event will be live broadcast at Millersville University at the Winter Visual and Performing Arts Center for free. The independently produced event, operated under a license from TED, was organized by Laura Kendall, Harvey Owen and a committee of community volunteers and is aimed at creating dialogue as well as giving people a forum to share their passions, ideas and experiences.
by BWW News Desk - April 18, 2014
One hundred of Lancaster's most impassioned TEDx enthusiasts will come together on Saturday, May 3rd for a day of networking and dialogue around the theme Break New Ground. The event will take place at The Ware Center on 42 North Prince Street Lancaster and will feature an incredible line-up of speakers on topics ranging from innovations in education to health to technology and the arts. Attendees will also have an opportunity to network at an on-site lunch event. Also, the event will be live broadcast at Millersville University at the Winter Visual and Performing Arts Center for free. The independently produced event, operated under a license from TED, was organized by Laura Kendall, Harvey Owen and a committee of community volunteers and is aimed at creating dialogue as well as giving people a forum to share their passions, ideas and experiences.
BWW Reviews: JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR at Gettysburg Community Theatre
by Marakay Rogers - April 16, 2014
Gettysburg Community Theatre delivered a deservedly sold-out JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR to the area in time for Easter
by Marakay Rogers - April 16, 2014
Gettysburg Community Theatre delivered a deservedly sold-out JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR to the area in time for Easter
BWW Reviews: CLYBOURNE PARK Takes on Political Correctness at Open Stage
by Marakay Rogers - April 16, 2014
Donald Alsedek directs the follow-up to A RAISIN IN THE SUN at Open Stage of Harrisburg.
by Marakay Rogers - April 16, 2014
Donald Alsedek directs the follow-up to A RAISIN IN THE SUN at Open Stage of Harrisburg.
Open Stage to Honor Patty Kim, Tara Leo Auchey, Sharia Benn & Joy Dougherty as 'Women Who Care'
by BWW News Desk - April 16, 2014
Open Stage of Harrisburg has announced the names of its 2014 'Women Who Care.' Initiated in 2000, the WWC program honors women who have demonstrated unselfish devotion to the Greater Harrisburg community and to the arts, including Open Stage. Awards are presented before each Friday night performance of the theatre's STORIES FROM HOME: Dauphin County production, June 19-29.
by BWW News Desk - April 16, 2014
Open Stage of Harrisburg has announced the names of its 2014 'Women Who Care.' Initiated in 2000, the WWC program honors women who have demonstrated unselfish devotion to the Greater Harrisburg community and to the arts, including Open Stage. Awards are presented before each Friday night performance of the theatre's STORIES FROM HOME: Dauphin County production, June 19-29.
BWW Reviews: THE DIXIE SWIM CLUB Buoys Spirits at Allenberry Playhouse
by Marakay Rogers - April 15, 2014
The opening show of the 2014 season is a Southern ensemble comedy that will leave audiences laughing
by Marakay Rogers - April 15, 2014
The opening show of the 2014 season is a Southern ensemble comedy that will leave audiences laughing
STAGE TUBE: In Rehearsal with the Cast of EPAC's SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE
by Tyler Peterson - April 15, 2014
Reinvention has always been a necessity for those with endless creative passion. When artist George Seurat painted A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte, he employed a new and somewhat controversial method of applying small dots of pigment to the canvas. When observed from a distance, these pixels would create a shimmering combination of color and light in a way never seen before.
by Tyler Peterson - April 15, 2014
Reinvention has always been a necessity for those with endless creative passion. When artist George Seurat painted A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte, he employed a new and somewhat controversial method of applying small dots of pigment to the canvas. When observed from a distance, these pixels would create a shimmering combination of color and light in a way never seen before.
Fulton Theatre's THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY Opens 4/24
by BWW News Desk - April 15, 2014
Over fifty years ago, a bespectacled kid from Lubbock, Texas changed the face of popular music. Buddy Holly's meteoric rise to stardom was cut short when at the age of just 22 he died tragically in a plane crash. Fulton Theatre's production of Buddy-The Buddy Holly Story tells the tale of the three years in which he became the world's top recording artist.
by BWW News Desk - April 15, 2014
Over fifty years ago, a bespectacled kid from Lubbock, Texas changed the face of popular music. Buddy Holly's meteoric rise to stardom was cut short when at the age of just 22 he died tragically in a plane crash. Fulton Theatre's production of Buddy-The Buddy Holly Story tells the tale of the three years in which he became the world's top recording artist.
Hershey Area Playhouse Announces Summer 2014 Camp Classes, Running 6/16-8/1
by BWW News Desk - April 14, 2014
Hershey Area Playhouse Theatre Academy is excited to announce its summer drama classes for 2014. Two different summer sessions will be held from June 16-27, 2014 and July 21- August 1, 2014.
by BWW News Desk - April 14, 2014
Hershey Area Playhouse Theatre Academy is excited to announce its summer drama classes for 2014. Two different summer sessions will be held from June 16-27, 2014 and July 21- August 1, 2014.
Photo Flash: First Look at Theatre Harrisburg's SWEENEY TODD
by BWW News Desk - April 14, 2014
Theatre Harrisburg continues its 2013-2014 season with Stephen Sondheim's musical masterpiece SWEENEY TODD. Opening Friday, April 25 at Whitaker Center, other performances are scheduled for April 26 & 27 and May 2, 3, 4, 8, 9, 10 & 11. Show times are Thursday at 7:30 p.m., Fridays at 8:00 p.m., Saturday, April 26 at 4:00 p.m., Saturday May 3 & 10 at 8:00 p.m. and Sundays at 2:00 p.m. This production is sponsored by Capital BlueCross, Property Management Inc. and Metro Bank. Check out a first look at the cast below!
by BWW News Desk - April 14, 2014
Theatre Harrisburg continues its 2013-2014 season with Stephen Sondheim's musical masterpiece SWEENEY TODD. Opening Friday, April 25 at Whitaker Center, other performances are scheduled for April 26 & 27 and May 2, 3, 4, 8, 9, 10 & 11. Show times are Thursday at 7:30 p.m., Fridays at 8:00 p.m., Saturday, April 26 at 4:00 p.m., Saturday May 3 & 10 at 8:00 p.m. and Sundays at 2:00 p.m. This production is sponsored by Capital BlueCross, Property Management Inc. and Metro Bank. Check out a first look at the cast below!
'MARK TWAIN' with Ron Jewell Plays Ware Center Tonight
by BWW News Desk - April 12, 2014
Be prepared for Ron Jewell to transport you to another place and time as he brings to life the incomparable Mark Twain. The show is being held at the Ware Center, 42 North Prince Street, Lancaster, PA tonight, April 12 at 7:30 pm. Remaining tickets are limited, so please reserve your tickets now.
by BWW News Desk - April 12, 2014
Be prepared for Ron Jewell to transport you to another place and time as he brings to life the incomparable Mark Twain. The show is being held at the Ware Center, 42 North Prince Street, Lancaster, PA tonight, April 12 at 7:30 pm. Remaining tickets are limited, so please reserve your tickets now.
Hedgerow to Step Back in Time With Jane Austen's SENSE AND SENSIBILITY, 4/24-6/1
by BWW News Desk - April 11, 2014
As it prepares to celebrate its 91st birthday, Hedgerow Theatre has gathered a cast of present and returning actors to take audiences back to early 19th-century England with Jon Jory's adaptation of Jane Austen's Sense and Sensibility, which runs from April 24 to June 1.
by BWW News Desk - April 11, 2014
As it prepares to celebrate its 91st birthday, Hedgerow Theatre has gathered a cast of present and returning actors to take audiences back to early 19th-century England with Jon Jory's adaptation of Jane Austen's Sense and Sensibility, which runs from April 24 to June 1.
Midtown Cinema to Host FIRST ANNUAL EARTHFEST, 4/22
by BWW News Desk - April 11, 2014
Midtown Cinema, located at 250 Reily Street in Harrisburg, PA is producing the first annual EarthFest, 4-7pm on Tuesday, April 22, 2014. In conjunction with environmental and civic organizations, Midtown Cinema is proud to present an afternoon of learning and fun for the whole family.
by BWW News Desk - April 11, 2014
Midtown Cinema, located at 250 Reily Street in Harrisburg, PA is producing the first annual EarthFest, 4-7pm on Tuesday, April 22, 2014. In conjunction with environmental and civic organizations, Midtown Cinema is proud to present an afternoon of learning and fun for the whole family.
BWW Reviews: SEVEN BRIDES FOR SEVEN BROTHERS is a Dance Festival on Stage at Dutch Apple
by Marakay Rogers - April 11, 2014
Kerry Lambert's choreography keeps the show moving as seven badly behaved mountain men kidnap wives from the local town and hold them for the winter.
by Marakay Rogers - April 11, 2014
Kerry Lambert's choreography keeps the show moving as seven badly behaved mountain men kidnap wives from the local town and hold them for the winter.
¡¿QUIEN TE ENTIENDE?! Set for Ware Center Tonight
by BWW News Desk - April 11, 2014
Three deaf persons are born into hearing families, thrust into a hearing world. They face three different ways of dealing with the same challenge: How can I communicate? ?¡¿QUIEN TE ENTIENDE?! is a bilingual (Mexican Sign Language and spoken Spanish,) narrative theatre, based upon the actual testimonies of three deaf inhabitants of Mexico City and is also accessible to English speaking audiences. The show is being hosted at the Ware Center, 42 North Prince Street, Lancaster, PA tonight, April 11 at 7:30 pm.
by BWW News Desk - April 11, 2014
Three deaf persons are born into hearing families, thrust into a hearing world. They face three different ways of dealing with the same challenge: How can I communicate? ?¡¿QUIEN TE ENTIENDE?! is a bilingual (Mexican Sign Language and spoken Spanish,) narrative theatre, based upon the actual testimonies of three deaf inhabitants of Mexico City and is also accessible to English speaking audiences. The show is being hosted at the Ware Center, 42 North Prince Street, Lancaster, PA tonight, April 11 at 7:30 pm.
PRiMA Theatre Reschedules Jason Robert Brown Master Class, Concert for 6/22
by BWW News Desk - April 10, 2014
After a March cancellation due to illness, Broadway composer Jason Robert Brown is rescheduled to offer a master class and concert in Downtown Lancaster.
by BWW News Desk - April 10, 2014
After a March cancellation due to illness, Broadway composer Jason Robert Brown is rescheduled to offer a master class and concert in Downtown Lancaster.
York Little Theatre to Present 9 TO 5, Begin. 4/25
by BWW News Desk - April 10, 2014
This hilarious story of friendship and revenge in the Rolodex era is based on the hit 1979 movie. Music and lyrics are by Dolly Parton who starred in the original film. Enjoy a side-splitting tale of laughter, friendship and premeditated workplace revenge! Go on the job with three female co-workers as they conspire to take control of their company and learn there's nothing they can't do...even in a man's world. Hysterical consequences ensue when their plan spins wildly out of control. The Broadway and pop score is both upbeat and inspirational with Parton's irresistible style.
by BWW News Desk - April 10, 2014
This hilarious story of friendship and revenge in the Rolodex era is based on the hit 1979 movie. Music and lyrics are by Dolly Parton who starred in the original film. Enjoy a side-splitting tale of laughter, friendship and premeditated workplace revenge! Go on the job with three female co-workers as they conspire to take control of their company and learn there's nothing they can't do...even in a man's world. Hysterical consequences ensue when their plan spins wildly out of control. The Broadway and pop score is both upbeat and inspirational with Parton's irresistible style.
FLASHDANCE National Tour Coming to Hershey Theatre, 4/29-5/4
by BWW News Desk - April 10, 2014
Flashdance - The Musical, the stage adaptation of the 1983 hit film that defined a generation, will perform at Hershey Theatre from Tuesday, April 29 through Sunday, May 4.
by BWW News Desk - April 10, 2014
Flashdance - The Musical, the stage adaptation of the 1983 hit film that defined a generation, will perform at Hershey Theatre from Tuesday, April 29 through Sunday, May 4.
Comedy Star Lewis Black Returns to the Strand Stage, 11/21
by BWW News Desk - April 10, 2014
On Nov. 21, 2014, downtown York's historic Strand-Capitol Performing Arts Center will welcome back sarcastic funnyman Lewis Black in his new show, The Rant is Due, as the newest addition to the Strand's comedy lineup. Tickets are on sale now to Strand-Capitol members and go on sale to the general public on Thursday, April 24 at 10:00 a.m.
by BWW News Desk - April 10, 2014
On Nov. 21, 2014, downtown York's historic Strand-Capitol Performing Arts Center will welcome back sarcastic funnyman Lewis Black in his new show, The Rant is Due, as the newest addition to the Strand's comedy lineup. Tickets are on sale now to Strand-Capitol members and go on sale to the general public on Thursday, April 24 at 10:00 a.m.
STARS ON ICE Returns to Hershey Tonight
by BWW News Desk - April 10, 2014
The country's premier figure skating production, Stars on Ice, is proud to announce that America's figure skating champions, and top Olympic medal contenders at the 2014 Winter Games in Sochi, Russia will headline this year's nationwide tour. Bringing the spirit and passion of the U.S. Olympic Figure Skating team back to home ice, this year's highly anticipated Stars on Ice production will arrive in Hershey tonight, April 10 for a 7:00 p.m. performance.
by BWW News Desk - April 10, 2014
The country's premier figure skating production, Stars on Ice, is proud to announce that America's figure skating champions, and top Olympic medal contenders at the 2014 Winter Games in Sochi, Russia will headline this year's nationwide tour. Bringing the spirit and passion of the U.S. Olympic Figure Skating team back to home ice, this year's highly anticipated Stars on Ice production will arrive in Hershey tonight, April 10 for a 7:00 p.m. performance.
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