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Review: THE REVOLUTIONISTS at Gamut Theatre
by Andrea Stephenson - October 03, 2025
The Revolutionists is an intensely funny, creative, and emotional show with a cast and production team that fully deserve a full-house every single night.
Reading of New Play IS LOVE SO SMALL A PAIN? Comes to Touchstone Theatre
by BWW News Desk - October 03, 2025
Touchstone Theatre will present a staged reading of Is Love So Small A Pain? – an original work written by Ensemble Member Matt Prideaux and Touchstone alumnus Abbie-Jean Litman.
DRACULA: A COMEDY OF TERRORS Begins This Month at Open Stage
by BWW News Desk - October 02, 2025
Open Stage in Harrisburg will celebrate Halloween with Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors, running October 4–November 1, 2025. Directed by Stuart Landon, the farcical reimagining of Bram Stoker’s novel features wild quick-changes, zany humor, and a five-actor cast led by Brad Barkdoll as Dracula.
THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION Opens at The Belmont Theatre in October
by BWW News Desk - September 30, 2025
The Belmont Theatre will present The Shawshank Redemption in the Grumbacher Studio October 10–12 and 16–19. Adapted for the stage by Owen O’Neill and Dave Johns from Stephen King’s novella.
RHINOCEROS Comes to the Pavilion Theatre in October
by BWW News Desk - September 29, 2025
Penn State Centre Stage, in the College of Arts and Architecture, will present 'Rhinoceros,' by Eugène Ionesco, directed by Sam Osheroff, Oct. 6-18, in the Pavilion Theatre.
Review: A CHORUS LINE at Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre
by Rich Mehrenberg - September 28, 2025
A half-century later, A Chorus Line remains one singular sensation!  Grab some tickets and see for yourself, now through November 1st.
Review: THE WONDER IN ALICE at DreamWrights
by Sandra Harberger - September 28, 2025
DreamWrights presents the world premiere of “The Wonder in Alice” from September 26th to October 5th under the direction of Gregory DeCandia. This unique adaptation of “Alice in Wonderland” was written by local playwright, Kate Brennan, and conceptualized by Gregory DeCandia. DreamWrights took an artistic approach similar to the interactive art of Meow Wolf, the American immersive art company founded in 2008. Groups are lead through different 5 different art installations- Rabbit Hole, Cheshire Cat, Caterpillar, Mad Hatter’s Hall, and Queen’s Court.
Interview: Pelton, Brightbill, Walko, Marshall-Michelson of A CHORUS LINE at Dutch Apple
by Andrea Stephenson - September 24, 2025
A Chorus Line, featuring music by Marvin Hamlisch, lyrics by Edward Kleban, and book by James Kirkwood, Jr. and Nicholas Dante, first opened in 1975 under the direction of Michael Bennett with co-choreographer Bob Avian.
Oscar Hammerstein Museum and Theatre Education Center Announces Winners of 2025 International Youth Solo Contest
by BWW News Desk - September 24, 2025
The Oscar Hammerstein Museum and Theatre Education Center has announced the winners of its 2025 International Youth Solo Contest, revealed in a pre-recorded ceremony broadcast online.
WALDEN Comes to InterAct Theatre Company
by BWW News Desk - September 23, 2025
InterAct Theatre Company will continue its tradition of bold, timely storytelling with the Philadelphia premiere of WALDEN by Amy Berryman, directed by InterAct's Producing Artistic Director Seth Rozin with assistant Director Lisi Levy.
THE WONDER IN ALICE to be Presented at DreamWrights Center for Community Arts
by BWW News Desk - September 23, 2025
This fall, DreamWrights Center for Community Arts is inviting audiences to step into a world of wordplay and wonder with the world premiere of The Wonder in Alice, a poetic reimagining of Lewis Carroll's timeless works.
A TALE OF TWO CITIES: THE BROADWAY MUSICAL Enters Final Weekend at Servant Stage
by BWW News Desk - September 23, 2025
Servant Stage will bring the sweeping Broadway musical A Tale of Two Cities to the stage this fall, with performances running through September 28 at the Performing Arts Center at Warwick High School in Lititz.
The Fulton Theatre To Present JEKYLL & HYDE This October
by BWW News Desk - September 23, 2025
The Fulton Theatre in Lancaster, PA will present Jekyll & Hyde October 10–November 2, 2025. The gothic thriller, with music by Frank Wildhorn and lyrics by Leslie Bricusse, features David Toole, Kanisha Feliciano, and Kristina Leopold.
Valerie David Brings Award-Winning BAGGAGE FROM BAGHDAD to Scranton Fringe
by Gillian Blum - September 21, 2025
Valerie David returns to Scranton Fringe with her award-winning solo show Baggage from BaghDAD: Becoming My Father's Daughter, with three performances at the end of September.
THE ADDAMS FAMILY Opens PCS Theater's 114th Season
by BWW News Desk - September 17, 2025
PCS Theater will launch its 114th season with the delightfully dark and hilarious musical THE ADDAMS FAMILY, presented by arrangement with Theatrical Rights Worldwide.
Hershey Symphony Opens 57th Season with Music of France and Belgium
by BWW News Desk - September 17, 2025
The Hershey Symphony will kick off its 57th season at the Hershey Theatre at the Hershey Free Church with “Let’s Be Franck: Music of France and Belgium.” Learn more here!
Penn State to Close WPSU by 2026 After Trustees Vote Down WHYY Transfer
by Joshua Wright - September 16, 2025
Penn State will close WPSU, its PBS/NPR affiliate, by June 2026 after trustees rejected a $17 million subsidy plan to transfer the station’s assets to WHYY.
Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood Come to the Hershey Theatre Next Year
by BWW News Desk - September 15, 2025
Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood, the dynamic duo of “Whose Line Is It Anyway?” fame, take the stage in a one-night-only live show, “Asking For Trouble,” coming to Hershey Theatre.
Millbrook Playhouse To Launch BACK AT THE BARN Cabaret Series With Nicholas Carroll
by BWW News Desk - September 15, 2025
Millbrook Playhouse will launch its new cabaret series Back at the Barn on September 19–20, 2025, with alum Nicholas Carroll, joined by Musical Director Mo Ortbal.
Review: A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER at Theatre Harrisburg
by Andrea Stephenson - September 14, 2025
For an evening of beautiful harmonies, gorgeous solos, entertaining characters, and sheer hilarity, get your tickets for Theatre Harrisburg’s production of A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder.
Review: DRIVING MISS DAISY at Fulton Theatre
by Rich Mehrenberg - September 13, 2025
While Driving Miss Daisy will never match the stagecraft extravaganza of an Andrew Lloyd Weber musical nor the plot complexities of Arthur Miller, it is very effective at what it does.
DISENCHANTED to Launch Prima Theatre 15th Anniversary Season
by BWW News Desk - September 11, 2025
Prima Theatre is kicking off its 15th Anniversary Season with the sharp, sassy Off-Broadway hit Disenchanted. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets here.
Nominations Open For The 2025 BroadwayWorld Central Pennsylvania Awards
by BWW Awards - September 10, 2025
Nominations are now open for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Central Pennsylvania Awards! The 2025 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025.
ALICE IN INFORMATIONLAND Comes to Lehigh University's Linderman Library
by BWW News Desk - September 10, 2025
Touchstone Theatre will present Alice in Informationland – a new, interactive show created by Touchstone Ensemble Members Jp Jordan, Christopher Shorr, and Matt Prideaux, in conversation with Lehigh University Libraries staff.
PCS Theater Will Host “Sentimental Journey: A One-Night-Only Fundraising Celebration”
by BWW News Desk - September 09, 2025
PCS Theater has announcds Sentimental Journey: A One Night Only Fundraising Celebration, a cabaret-style evening of music, memory, and community spirit.

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