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Video: Go Inside The First Orchestra Rehearsal For The Fulton's 9 TO 5
by Joshua Wright - February 23, 2024
Go inside the first orchestra rehearsal for The Fulton Theatre's upcoming production of 9 to 5: The Musical in an all-new video. Watch as the cast performs the title song, Hart to Heart, Backwoods Barbie, and more.
New Hope Arts Reveals New Executive Director
by BWW News Desk - February 21, 2024
 The Board of Directors of New Hope Arts has announced the appointment of Christine Ramirez as its new Executive Director. Ramirez, a familiar face in the regional arts community, brings a wealth of experience and a deep passion and commitment to the position.
IT'S ONLY A PLAY Comes to Act II Playhouse Next Month
by BWW News Desk - February 20, 2024
Act II Playhouse has announced its latest production, “It’s Only a Play”, a comedy by the late Terrence McNally. The production stars Tony Braithwaite leading a hilarious ensemble.
The Daydream Theatre Company & the Rhode Island Stage Ensemble Present THE MOTION PICTURE CAMERA OF LOUIS LE PRINCE
by BWW News Desk - February 19, 2024
Discover the mystery behind 'The Motion Picture Camera of Louis Le Prince' in this original play by Lenny Schwartz. Uncover the dark history of filmmaking in this intriguing production by Daydream Theatre Company and Rhode Island Stage Ensemble.
Review: ROCK OF AGES at The Belmont Theatre
by Jason Davis - February 19, 2024
What did our critic think of ROCK OF AGES at The Belmont Theatre? Although a simple story line, Rock of Ages tells the familiar tale of chasing one's dreams and finding them just out of reach. Rocker Drew Boley (Alec Bashear) and wannabe actor Sherrie Christian (Lindy Keefe) follow their dreams all the way to Hollywood’s Sunset Strip. Instead of finding what they were looking for, they find each other. 
Review: EQUUS at Fulton Theatre
by Jessica Crowe - February 19, 2024
Horses. They're powerful animals most often associated with freedom in metaphysical circles. For 17-year-old Alan Strang, however, horses symbolize so much more than that...
Cast Set For 9 TO 5: THE MUSICAL at the Fulton Theatre
by BWW News Desk - February 19, 2024
The Fulton Theatre has announced the cast of its upcoming production of 9 to 5: The Musical. Find out who is starring int he musical here!
Review: EQUUS at Fulton Theatre
by Rich Mehrenberg - February 18, 2024
The Fulton’s Equus is a master class of acting. Anger, hatred, fear, love shame, and more are all conveyed inches away from you.  Playing on the fourth floor, now through March 3rd.  
Review: CYMBELINE at The People's Shakespeare Project
by Rich Mehrenberg - February 17, 2024
Director Jeremiah Miller, and assistant director Justin Hopkins do a great job of maximizing the entire performance space and making the show quite immersive.  Speaking of which, kudos to fight coordinator, Dan Burke who choreographed an intense full-cast battle during the second half of the show worth the price of admission, alone.
Video: Get A First Look At Fulton Theatre's EQUUS
by Joshua Wright - February 15, 2024
Get a first look at Fulton Theatre's production of Equus in an all-new trailer. Equus tears open the human psyche, exposing primal urges and the thin line between love and destruction. Not for the faint of heart and not for anyone under the age of 17, this is a piece that will challenge its viewers.
ANASTASIA to be Presented at Cavod Theatre Next Month
by BWW News Desk - February 13, 2024
Cavod Theatre is presenting Anastia. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.
Fulton Theatre Presents EQUUS By Peter Shaffer
by BWW News Desk - February 12, 2024
Equus brings the power of passion to Fulton Theatre. Fulton Theatre brings this story about the power of passion to its 4th Floor Tell Studio Theatre as part of the Ellen Arnold Groff Studio Series. Peter Shaffer's controversial play Equus opened on Broadway in 1975 to critical acclaim.
MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL 2 To Play Hershey Theatre In October
by BWW News Desk - February 12, 2024
Don't miss the National Tour of Menopause the Musical 2 at Hershey Theatre. Tickets on sale February 16.
Guitarist Joe Bonamassa Will Perform at Hershey Theatre in August
by BWW News Desk - February 12, 2024
GRAMMY-nominated guitarist and unparalleled chart-topper Joe Bonamassa will perform at Hershey Theatre on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, at 8 p.m. as part of the “Blues Deluxe Tour.”
Review: THE JACKSON ROOMING HOUSE: MUSIC'S RESTING PLACE at Sankofa African American Theatre Company and Gamut Theatre
by Andrea Stephenson - February 11, 2024
This production is a beautiful, joyful, soulful exploration of music, history, and hope for the future. The Jackson Rooming House: Music’s Resting Place is a show that will have audience’s tapping their toes, clapping, and singing along. The cast and crew bring this story to life in an unique and heart-warming way.
Review: THE PROM at Keystone Theatrics At The Playhouse At Allenberry
by Andrea Stephenson - February 10, 2024
One of the best aspects of this production, though, is the choreography by Brady Bennett. The choreography is carefully crafted to fit each character, emotion, and song, and the cast performs it with joy and precision. The Prom is an emotional and uplifting musical filled with hope.
CURTAIN UP PHILLY! A Celebration Of New Musicals March And April, A Philadelphia First!
by BWW News Desk - February 08, 2024
MusiCoLab, a nonprofit organization founded to encourage and support new musicals and the artists who create them, has brought together several theater companies to establish “Curtain Up Philly! A Celebration of New Musicals” – a two-month celebration of the creation of new works for the musical stage.
Review: AMERICAN SON at Narcisse Theatre Company
by Jessica Crowe - February 07, 2024
Theatre is often designed to send audiences home feeling all warm and fuzzy with their happy endings. However, some shows have a deeper purpose, to create conversation around topics that can be very hard to discuss. 'American Son' at Narcisse Theatre Company definitely falls into the latter, making it a difficult but compelling watch...
Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival Launches Single Ticket Sales for the 2024 Summer Season
by BWW News Desk - February 07, 2024
Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival has released single tickets for its 2024 summer season, running May 29 to August 4 at the Labuda Center for the Performing Arts. Learn more about the season and find out how to get tickets here!
The ​Reading Theater Project Hosts Ninth Annual 5-Minute Fringe Festival
by BWW News Desk - February 05, 2024
The ​Reading Theater Project​ has announced the ninth annual​ 5-Minute Fringe Festival: WONDER. This live theater production will feature new work by 12 playwrights and performers from around the region. 
Review: CABARET at Gettysburg Community Theatre
by Andrea Stephenson - February 03, 2024
One of the most impressive aspects of this performance of Cabaret is the choreography, designed by Chad-Alan Carr with assistant choreographer Debbie Williams. This historically and culturally important and emotionally hard-hitting musical runs through February 11th at Gettysburg Community Theatre.
Review: THE COMPLETE HISTORY OF AMERICA (ABRIDGED) at DreamWrights
by Sandra Harberger - February 02, 2024
Playing themselves with a minimal set design, the actors utilized an improv style packed with pop culture references to takes us through the big moments in history. I was especially impressed with their use of impersonations, accents, and physical comedy. They kept the show going at a fast clip, and I was feeling out of breath right a long with them. Comedy is hard physical work!
Interview: Jarynn Whitney of OFF THE YELLOW BRICK ROAD at Prima Theatre
by Jessica Crowe - February 02, 2024
Do you ever wonder what Dorothy Gale would be like if she were alive today? How different her adventure through Oz might be in modern times? If so, then Prima Theatre's new original production, Off The Yellow Brick Road, might be just what you're looking for...
CABARET Comes to Gettysburg Community Theatre This Week
by BWW News Desk - February 02, 2024
Gettysburg Community Theatre is now celebrating its 16th Season as the only year-round community theatre in Adams County. Opening this Friday, February 2nd and performing at 7pm Fridays and Saturdays and also at 2pm Saturdays and Sundays, will be the classic musical CABARET
Intergalactic Space Rock Musical HEADEYE Premieres at Touchstone
by BWW News Desk - February 02, 2024
Touchstone Theatre, the region's only ensemble-based theatre, presents HeadEye: The Musical – a new original play that brings to life the psychedelic music of Jason E.R. Hedrington.

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Big Fish, The Musical in Central Pennsylvania Big Fish, The Musical
The Belmont Theatre (2/20 - 3/1)
DeSales University Dance Ensemble Concert 2026 in Central Pennsylvania DeSales University Dance Ensemble Concert 2026
Act 1 DeSales University (3/20 - 3/22)
And Then There Were None in Central Pennsylvania And Then There Were None
Fulton Theatre (2/13 - 3/8)
Tina: The Tina Turner Musical (Non-Equity) in Central Pennsylvania Tina: The Tina Turner Musical (Non-Equity)
Hershey Theatre (3/24 - 3/29)
Dear Soldier Boy in Central Pennsylvania Dear Soldier Boy
Bird-in-Hand Stage (8/4 - 10/21)
It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play in Central Pennsylvania It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play
Fulton Theatre (12/5 - 12/28)
Elf: The Musical in Central Pennsylvania Elf: The Musical
Fulton Theatre (11/21 - 12/28)
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