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Review: PRETTY WOMAN at Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre
Amy Marie McCleary serves the production well in her dual role as director and choreographer.
Review: BEEHIVE: THE 60S MUSICAL at Keystone Theatrics At West Shore Theatre
While these women are incredible individually, what really makes Beehive shine is the way they work together.
Waynesboro to Host BORO BASH for America 250 Celebration
Main Street Park in downtown Waynesboro will host a free family event featuring live music, historical displays, a hot dog eating contest and patriotic readings marking America's 250th anniversary.
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The Hershey Symphony Orchestra Reinstates Youth Orchestra
The Hershey Symphony Orchestra has announced the return of Powerhouse Strings, a youth orchestra for string musicians in grades 4 through 6.
Review: THE TAMING OF THE SHREW at Little Theatre Of Mechanicsburg
This production of The Taming of the Shrew at Little Theatre of Mechanicsburg is highly creative and successfully makes this classic piece accessible to modern audiences.
Review: ONE STOPLIGHT TOWN at TAFE: Theatre Arts For Everyone
Kevin Alvarnaz gave a strong performance as the town’s handyman.
MS. HOLMES & MS. WATSON - APT. 2B to Open at Millbrook Playhouse
Millbrook Playhouse will close its 63rd summer season with Kate Hamill's comedy-mystery MS.
Cast Set For New Version of THE BODYGUARD on North American Tour
The full cast has been set for the new North American tour of THE BODYGUARD the Musical, which will launch in October.
Full Cast Set For MAYBE HAPPY ENDING North American Tour
Steven Huynh and Claire Kwon will reprise their Broadway roles as the MAYBE HAPPY ENDING North American tour launches in Baltimore on September 13, 2026, with over 30 additional cities to follow.
Hershey Symphony to Perform Free Children's Concert
The Hershey Symphony Orchestra will present a free concert for children, led by Maestro Greg Woodbridge, as part of its family programming.
Around The BroadwayWorld: Top News, Reviews, Interviews & More from July 2026
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SHUCKED Will Launch Second North American Tour in 2027
Shucked, the Tony Award winning musical comedy, will launch a second national tour across North America in January 2027.
Interview: Lorien Reese Mahay, Matt Spencer, Janet Pickel of DARE TO DREAM, JR. at Theatre Harrisburg Penguin Project
If you have never experienced a Penguin Project production before, you are missing out.
THE COLOR PURPLE, BONNIE & CLYDE to Headline Gretna Theatre's 100th Season
Gretna Theatre will mark its centennial with a mainstage season featuring THE COLOR PURPLE, BONNIE & CLYDE, STEEL MAGNOLIAS and Ken Ludwig's MORIARTY, alongside special events celebrating a century of live theatre in Mount Gretna, Pennsylvania.
Alaska Thunderf*ck and J. Harrison Ghee Will Lead OH, MARY! National Tour
RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars winner Alaska Thunderf*ck and Tony Award winner J.
THE MOORS, SPRING AWAKENING, PASSAGE, and CYRANO Set for Villanova Theatre
Villanova Theatre announced a four-production season featuring a gothic comedy, a rock musical, a contemporary drama, and a classic romance, with tickets available through the Mullen Center box office.
ANNE OF GREEN GABLES to Open at Servant Stage This Fall
Servant Stage will present a MainStage production of ANNE OF GREEN GABLES at Lancaster Mennonite School's High Performing Arts Center, staging the musical adaptation of the classic novel.
GUTENBERG! THE MUSICAL to Open at Millbrook Playhouse This Summer
Millbrook Playhouse will present GUTENBERG! THE MUSICAL in the Poorman Cabaret, featuring Adam Fox and Jacob Little as two aspiring playwrights pitching a musical about Johann Gutenberg.
OPERATION MINCEMEAT North American Tour Sets Cast
The full cast has been set for the North American leg of the world tour of Operation Mincemeat, which will launch in Providence this September.
THAT WOMAN to Star Carrie Tonelli at Theatre-at-the-Tree
Carrie Tonelli, a Curwensville native, will portray six women linked to President John F.
THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW Original Stars to Join Multi-City SPOOKTACULAR Tour
This Halloween season, audiences across the United States and Canada will once again do the Time Warp as The Rocky Horror Picture Show embarks on a 40-city 'Spooktacular' Tour.
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COMEDY & GUEST PERFORMANCES Little Theatre of Mechanicsburg (8/28-6/05) |
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Culmination '27: Spring Dance Concert Messiah University Department of Theatre and Dance (4/23-4/24) |
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The Music of Queen & Journey Totem Pole Playhouse (10/03-10/04) |
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Richard O’Brien’s “The Rocky Horror Show” Mickey’s Black Box (10/30-10/31) |
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JUNIE B. IN JINGLE BELLS, BATMAN SMELLS! Little Theatre of Mechanicsburg (11/27-12/13) |
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BAT! 50th Anniversary - Bat Out of Hell - Venue Premium Tickets York Barbican (4/30-4/30) |
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Golden Girls The Laughs Continue Hershey Theatre (11/24-11/24) VIDEOS |
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Golden Girls The Laughs Continue Mishler Theatre (11/17-11/17) VIDEOS |
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THE DROWSY CHAPERONE Little Theatre of Mechanicsburg (5/14-5/30) |
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Karen Hester as Dolly Totem Pole Playhouse (8/20-8/30) |