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Join the Cumberland Valley School of Music students as they share the stage with THE PIANO GUYS.

Broadway World had the pleasure of recently talking with Todd Newton.  Mr. Newton is an accomplished author, social media creator, and master of ceremonies.  He is coming to the Hershey Theater on April 16 as host of The Price is Right Live! After reading the interview, we encourage you to “come on down” and experience the fun.

Ragtime, based on the 1975 novel by E. L. Doctorow, premiered in Toronto in 1996 before opening on Broadway in 1998. The musical, by Terrance McNally, Stephen Flaherty, and Lynn Ahrens, tells the story of the United States in the early 20th century, focusing on the experiences and tensions that existed (and still exist) between different groups of people. It is a beautiful, thoughtful, and thought-provoking show, and audiences can experience it on stage at Dutch Apple through May 12th. Tricia Corcoran, who portrays Emma Goldman, spoke with BroadwayWorld about this production of Ragtime.

PCS Theater will present 'The Diary of Anne Frank,' beginning this month. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.

DreamWrights is performing “A Trip to the Moon” by Tracy Wells under the direction of Crystal Ganong from April 5th to April 14th. This vignette-style play will take you back to the summer of 1969 in America when everyone was talking about landing on the moon, Woodstock, and Vietnam. Each short scene was titled by an iconic song from 1969 and addressed themes from the time. Many issues are still relevant today like women’s rights, civil rights, and trusting the government.

The Belmont Theatre will bring side-splitting laughter to the stage with the critically acclaimed comedy hit THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG. This hilarious farce will take place on the main stage April 19-21 and 25-28.  Show times are 7:30 Thursday-Saturday and 3pm on Sundays.

The Hershey Symphony Orchestra has announced that pianist Daniel Huang, an 11th-grader at Veritas Academy in Leola, is the winner of this year's Young Artist Competition.

Experience the timeless classic, OUR TOWN, presented by Hershey Area Playhouse. This Pulitzer Prize-winning play explores life, love, and the human experience through the residents of a small New England town. Directed by Tom Blaisse, it's an emotionally resonant experience for all ages.

Prima Theatre has announced the upcoming production of Rated P for Parenthood, a lighthearted musical comedy that humorously examines modern-day parenting. The show, originally Off-Broadway at the Westside Theatre in New York City, promises to deliver a perfect blend of heart and humor to audiences in Lancaster this May.

The Fulton Theatre has announced the cast of its upcoming production of Rodgers & Hammerstein's South Pacific. Since its debut in 1949, South Pacific quickly captured the hearts of theatergoers worldwide, earning critical acclaim and many prestigious awards, including seventeen Tony Awards and the Pulitzer Prize for Drama.

What did our critic think of MAMMA MIA! at Hershey Theatre?

The Ephrata Performing Art Center will bring one of the greatest plays of all time to its stage when it presents Tennessee Williams' classic, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, later this month.

Lancaster, Pennsylvania-raised playwright and 2013 Conestoga Valley High School alum Peter Fenton made his Off-Broadway debut last summer with the world premiere of his dark comedy/drama play, Abandon All Hope, as part of the 2023 Rogue Theater Festival at Theatre Row.

Everybody wants - or has wanted - to be a pirate. Sail a ship on the open sea. Do what you want. Live dangerously. Have adventure. Be the rebel you’ve always needed to be. Jay Bowser has certainly wanted it, and thanks to his daughter showing the singer and musician how musical theater works, he was inspired to give us a story of it.

The ​Reading Theater Project has announced the cast and performance details for Holy Orders by Susan E. Sneeringer, the first staged reading in the Play Reading Series: Wonder.

The audience laughs, cries, and if they are lucky, has something to reflect upon on the way home.

Camp Punksylvania Music & Camping Festival has announced Less Than Jake, the final headliner set to perform at the highly anticipated 4th annual event. Learn more about the event here!

The Touchstone Theatre/Moravian University MFA class of 2024 debuts three weekends of original performance pieces that explore disability, indoctrination, and theatrical jazz this April. Performances from the students begin on April 4th and 5th by MFA candidate Larry Mason, continue April 11th and 12th by MFA candidate Tyler Garrett, and culminate on April 20th and 21st with MFA candidate Ms. Latrice/Distinctly Unique.

Gamut Theatre Group presents the 6th annual Improvapalooza! 

Theatre Harrisburg will present the Tony-nominated musical, SEUSSICAL, April 26-May 12, 2024, at the Whitaker Center in Harrisburg.

Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo will perform at Hershey Theatre on Thursday, July 18, 2024, at 8 p.m.

This April 4 - 7, Dallastown Area High School will present The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical.

Multi-Grammy and Oscar award-winning musician Jon Batiste announced that he will bring four exclusive shows to the East Coast in May, including a visit to Hershey Theatre on Saturday, May 11, 2024, at 8 p.m.

DreamWrights Center for Community Arts will present the main stage production, 'A Trip to the Moon' by Tracy Wells. Performances run April 5-14.

Explore the compelling story of THE ELEPHANT MAN, brought to life by the Ti-Ahwaga Community Players.