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Photo Flash: First Look at Fulton Theatre's WITNESS FOR THE PROSECUTION
by BWW News Desk - October 22, 2012
The Fulton Theatre continues its 160th anniversary season with the Agatha Christie courtroom thriller Witness for the Prosecution. The play was subsequently adapted for film, directed by Billy Wilder and starring Marlene Dietrich and Tyrone Power, in his final film role. Christie is a popular playwright among Fulton Theatre audiences. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the show below.
STAGE TUBE: First Look at CAPITOL STEPS at the State Theatre
by Stage Tube - October 22, 2012
The Capitol Steps plan to bring down the house…and Senate with their unique blend of musical and political comedy at the State Theatre on Tuesday, October 23, 2012 at 7:30pm. BroadwayWorld has a video of highlights below.
BWW Reviews: Allenberry Playhouse Gets a Workout With THE 39 STEPS
by Marakay Rogers - October 20, 2012
Solid direction and sound design highlight an energetic production of the four-hander thriller/comedy with 150 parts at Allenberry Playhouse
William Shatner Brings SHATNER'S WORLD: WE JUST LIVE IN IT to State Theatre in Easton, 11/11
by BWW News Desk - October 19, 2012
Television and movie legend William Shatner will bring his one man show SHATNER'S WORLD: WE JUST LIVE IN IT to the State Theatre in Easton on Sunday, November 11, 7 PM.
BWW Reviews: Hurry to Witness WITNESS FOR THE PROSECUTION at the Fulton
by Marakay Rogers - October 19, 2012
Agatha Christie's classic murder procedural gets a fresh take in Charles Abbott's production at the Fulton Theatre
The Alpha/Omega Players Celebrate 35 Anniversary With THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW, Now thru 10/27
by BWW News Desk - October 19, 2012
The Alpha/Omega Players will usher in the Halloween season and their 35th anniversary season with the cult classic THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW, tonight, October 19, 20, 26 @ 8 pm and October 27 @ 8 pm and Midnight in the Alpha/Omega Performing Arts Center.
ARSENIC AND OLD LACE Plays Susquehanna Stage Company, Now thru 10/28
by BWW News Desk - October 19, 2012
Susquehanna Stage Company presents “Arsenic and Old Lace' tonight, October 19-28, 2012.
WHOSE LINE IS IT ANYWAY's Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood to Play the Hershey Theatre, June 2013
by Kelsey Denette - October 15, 2012
Following the enormous success of ABC's "Whose Line Is It Anyway?" Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood, two stars of the Emmy nominated series, have teamed up to present an evening of extraordinary improvisational comedy. The performance is coming to Hershey Theatre on Friday, June 21 at 8 p.m.
BWW Interviews: Katie McCreary on Musical Theatre, Opera, And Allenberry Playhouse
by Marakay Rogers - October 12, 2012
Opera-trained Katie McCreary's voice has been dazzling Allenberry audiences this year in CHICAGO and SMOKEY JOE'S CAFE. Here she talks about where she's been, where she's going, and an all-female production of 1776.
The Golden Dragon Acrobats Return to the State Theatre, 11/4
by Kelsey Denette - October 12, 2012
Tickets at $20 and $10 (children 10 & under) can be purchased at the State Theatre Box Office, 453 Northampton Street, Easton, by calling 1-800-999-STATE, 610-252-3132 online at www.statetheatre.org. Special Balcony Pricing is available for both shows: Four pack of balcony tickets for $50. Package price is available for in person and phone sales only. Part of the Capital BlueCross Family Series. Underwriters: Elite Equestrian and Edible Arrangements.
Riverside Theatre's WHAT A GLORIOUS FEELING Opens 10/30
by Kelsey Denette - October 12, 2012
They're singin' in the rain at Bristol Riverside Theatre with the local premiere of the musical What A Glorious Feeling with a book by Jay Berkow, running October 30-November 18. Directed by BRT Founding Director Susan D. Atkinson, the ensemble cast featuresSummer Broyhill, Vincent D'Elia, Zak Edward, Liz Filios, and Charles Osborne. What A Glorious Feeling captures the charming and poignant story behind the making of Singin' in the Rain, one of the best movie musicals of all time. Bringing to life the tempestuous love triangle between Gene Kelly, Co-Director Stanley Donen and their dance captain, Jeanne Coyne, juxtaposed with the iconic dances, catchy phrases and toe tapping melodies of the American classic, this musical celebrates the genius of this highly charged collaboration while exploring the emotional complexity of their lives behind the camera.
The Alpha/Omega Players To Celebrate 35 Anniversary With THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW, 10/19 - 10/27
by Patrick Nugent - October 09, 2012
The Alpha/Omega Players will usher in the Halloween season and their 35th anniversary season with the cult classic THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW, October 19, 20, 26 @ 8 pm and October 27 @ 8 pm and Midnight in the Alpha/Omega Performing Arts Center.
BWW Reviews: Open Stage's FROST/NIXON Heats Up Harrisburg
by Marakay Rogers - October 08, 2012
Two strong local performers headline a nearly perfect production of the Peter Morgan drama.
ARSENIC AND OLD LACE Plays Susquehanna Stage Company, 10/19-28
by BWW News Desk - October 07, 2012
Susquehanna Stage Company presents “Arsenic and Old Lace', October 19-28, 2012.
Theatre Harrisburg Presents THE MUSIC MAN, 11/2-18
by BWW News Desk - October 06, 2012
Theatre Harrisburg presents live, on stage at Whitaker Center, the classic all-American musical THE MUSIC MAN. Opening Friday, November 2, other performances are scheduled for November 3, 4, 9, 10, 11, 15, 16, 17 & 18.
DreamWrights Youth & Family Theatre Presents SNOW WHITE, Now thru 10/21
by BWW News Desk - October 05, 2012
In 1812, the Brothers Grimm put together a collection of fairy tales that included their rendition of an even older German story about a young princess and the evil step-queen. Now in 2012, DreamWrights is reimagining the same story yet again.
FROST/NIXON, IN THE NEXT ROOM and More Set for Open Stage of Harrisburg's 2012-13 Season
by BWW News Desk - October 05, 2012
This season, patrons will once again be treated to outstanding live theatre at Open Stage of Harrisburg's Angino Family Theatre directed by Founder and Executive Artistic Director Donald Alsedek. The season kicks off in October with Peter Morgan's FROST/NIXON, apropos for this election year. The season continues with a new holiday offering great for the whole family, Truman Capote's A CHRISTMAS MEMORY, a world premiere adapted for Open Stage by Harrisburg's own Jim Woland. Next is JOE TURNER'S COME AND GONE, the 1910's installment of August Wilson's Pittsburgh Cycle of plays that chronicles the black experience in America. Closing the season is Sarah Ruhl's sweet and sexy comedy, IN THE NEXT ROOM or the vibrator play, which is sure to tantalize the patrons of the intimate playhouse on the street leveled of the Walnut Street Garage.
Harrisburg Shakespeare Company Presents POE: MUCH OF MADNESS, Now thru 10/7
by BWW News Desk - October 05, 2012
Harrisburg Shakespeare Company will present "Poe: Much of Madness" which will run tonight, Saturday, and Sunday, October 5 - 7 at 7:30 p.m. Performances will be held at Gamut Classic Theatre on the Third Floor of Strawberry Square, Downtown Harrisburg.
BWW Reviews: Oyster Mill Has Luck On Its Side With LUCKY STIFF
by Marakay Rogers - October 03, 2012
The Ahrens and Flaherty musical, now on at Oyster Mill, shines brightly on the playhouse stage. This is one show that won't... as luck would have it... go to the dogs.
Totem Pope Playhouse Towers Over $25,000 Goal!
by Patrick Nugent - October 03, 2012
"$334,000 is in the bank with more yet to be received and counted" said Sue McMurtray, Managing Director. With this new money the theater will be presenting shows unlike any seen at Totem Pole in the past and for the first time in over 40 years it will offer a seven show season. Three comedies and four musicals, one with a cast of over 30 performers.
BWW Reviews: A SECOND HELPING Served Up at Dutch Apple
by Marakay Rogers - October 02, 2012
The sequel to CHURCH BASEMENT LADIES is served to Dutch Apple audiences now through November 10.
Photo Flash: First Look at Robert Hager, Kristine Fraelich and More in Arden Theatre's NEXT TO NORMAL
by BWW News Desk - September 30, 2012
Arden Theatre Company presents Next to Normal, Book and Lyrics by Brian Yorkey, Music by Tom Kitt, now playing through November 4, 2012. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the production below.
Fulton Theatre Opens Its Doors to the Community for 160th Anniversary, 10/6
by Kelsey Denette - September 28, 2012
Fulton Theatre will celebrate its 160th Anniversary with a free open house on Saturday, October 6, 2012 from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. Activities include tours through the historic landmark building--featuring the rare opportunity to go backstage, interactive displays on the creation of theatre productions at the Fulton, ghost stories, opportunities to win tickets to Fulton Theatre and Lancaster Symphony Orchestra performances, and an opportunity to operate a letterpress and make your own bookmark inspired by the new Poetry Paths installations in the Fulton's former box office windows.
Gettysburg Stage Presents EARLY ONE EVENING IN RAINBOW BAR AND GRILLE, Now thru 10/6
by BWW News Desk - September 28, 2012
When a mysterious disease begins to claim the lives of billions of people, a group of working-class patrons gather at their local watering hole to decide how best to tackle this nuisance. Salvation comes in the form of a travelling salesman, who claims to be God and offers the bartender immortality if he will write a new Bible … and get it right this time!
Oyster Mill Playhouse Presents LUCKY STIFF, Now thru 10/14
by BWW News Desk - September 28, 2012
Oyster Mill Playhouse has announced its seventh production and second musical of the 2012 season, LUCKY STIFF, the first collaboration for the team of Lynn Ahrens (book and lyrics) and Stephen Flaherty (music), and its final show of its 2012 season, the comedy MY THREE ANGELS by Samuel Spewack and Bella Spewack and based on LA CUISINE DES ANGES by Albert Husson. The 1955 film We're No Angels, which starred Humphrey Bogart and Peter Ustinov, is based on this play.

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