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BLUEY LIVE Stage Show Returns To Hershey Theatre This Fall
by BWW News Desk - June 05, 2023
The Emmy Award-winning animated preschool series, “Bluey,” will be “taking the show on the road” once again with the live show, “Bluey's Big Play The Stage Show.” The much-loved Heeler family returns to Hershey Theatre on November 14-15, 2023.
Feature: HARRISBURG FRINGE FESTIVAL At Various Harrisburg Venues
by Andrea Stephenson - June 02, 2023
By removing the barriers created by selection committees and censorship, the Fringe Festival is able to be radically inclusive—to reflect the demographic makeup of the area in all of its diversity. The Harrisburg Fringe Festival seeks to bring people together in the spirit of creative adventure.
Andrew Lloyd Webber & Tim Rice's JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR Added To Ephrata Performing Arts Center's 2023 Season
by BWW News Desk - June 02, 2023
An exciting change is happening to Ephrata Performing Arts Center's 2023 season. The production of Stephen Sondheim's A Little Night Music, scheduled for October 12-28, will be replaced with Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's rock opera masterpiece, Jesus Christ Superstar, in the same slot.
THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME Comes to The Belmont Theatre
by BWW News Desk - June 02, 2023
The Belmont Theatre will present THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME, a musical based on the novel by Victor Hugo with music from the Disney animated film.
The Ephrata Performing Arts Center To Present THE LITTLE DOG LAUGHED This Pride Month
by BWW News Desk - June 01, 2023
The Ephrata Performing Arts Center (EPAC) will present Douglas Carter Beane's Tony Award-nominated comedy, The Little Dog Laughed, from June 15th through 24th, as they celebrate Pride Month and the works of local playwrights.
Review: ELVIS-A MUSICAL REVIEW at Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre
by Rich Mehrenberg - June 01, 2023
Elvis-A Musical Revolution is not among the better musical theater bio-shows.  Jersey Boys, Get on your Feet, and Buddy-the Buddy Holly Story are all significantly better.  Ironically, it is not even the best Elvis bio-musical.  Check out Million Dollar Quartet instead.
Hedgerow Theatre Extends and Streams THE PUZZLE
by BWW News Desk - June 01, 2023
Hedgerow Theatre has announced both a one-week extension and a virtual streaming option of the company’s Barrymore Recommended world premiere production of The Puzzle by Juliette Dunn.
Disrupt the Norm with Prima's 23-24 Season
by BWW News Desk - May 31, 2023
Wake up, work, eat, sleep, repeat. The repetitive and mundane nature of our day-to-day lives can put us in a rut, and we forget what it feels like to be truly alive. Now is the time to disrupt the norm, experience beauty, and remember what it feels like to live an invigorating life.
 The ​Reading Theater Project​ Performs Reading of THEY SAY: A LOVE STORY in June
by BWW News Desk - May 30, 2023
 The ​Reading Theater Project​ has announced They Say:  A Love Story, the final play in the 2023 Play Reading Series in partnership with GoggleWorks Center for the Arts.
Review: POIROT INVESTIGATES! at Open Stage
by Andrea Stephenson - May 28, 2023
Poirot Investigates! is a fast-paced, smart, farcical romp that elicits laughter from beginning to end. It is staged and acted superbly, making it a not to be missed production.
Harrisburg Shakespeare Company to Present Free Shakespeare in the Park Production of RICHARD III
by BWW News Desk - May 27, 2023
Gamut Theatre’s Harrisburg Shakespeare Company will present the 30th Annual Free Shakespeare in the Park: Richard III. This production runs June 2-17, 2023 - Wednesday-Saturday at 7:30 PM. Admission is entirely free.
Review: PICASSO AT THE LAPIN AGILE at Little Theatre Of Mechanicsburg
by Andrea Stephenson - May 27, 2023
Picasso at the Lapin Agile is a show that blends philosophy and comedy in a wonderful way. The strength of the script keeps the audience laughing. Anyone who loves the comedy of Steve Martin will enjoy Picasso at the Lapin Agile.
Interview: William Draper of ELVIS: A MUSICAL REVOLUTION at Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre
by Andrea Stephenson - May 27, 2023
Join the Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre cast and crew for this exciting new show featuring numerous songs that will take you down memory lane and get your feet tapping. Tickets for Elvis: A Musical Revolution can be found at www.dutchapple.com.
A CLOSER WALK WITH PATSY CLINE Comes to Millbrook Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - May 26, 2023
 The Millbrook Playhouse presents the opening show of their 60th season, A CLOSER WALK WITH PATSY CLINE, playing from June 2 to June 11 on the Ryan Mainstage. 
Fulton Theatre Announces Cast of GREASE, Running June 15 - 23
by BWW News Desk - May 24, 2023
The Fulton Theatre is thrilled to announce the much-anticipated final musical of its 2022/23 Mainstage Season, the electrifying production of Grease.
2023 A Cappella & Unplugged Round 1 Set For June 3
by BWW News Desk - May 23, 2023
The Franklin County Visitors Bureau invites the public to Round 1 of A Cappella & Unplugged 2023 at the Capitol Theatre in Chambersburg on June 3rd at 7pm.
Feature: HARRISBURG FRINGE FESTIVAL: A Short History of Fringe
by Andrea Stephenson - May 22, 2023
Harrisburg Fringe Festival runs July 6-9. In true Fringe fashion, the Harrisburg Fringe Festival seeks to be a reflection of the community, to bring people together, to give emerging artists a stage, and to be radically inclusive. Join us for this adventure into the arts!
Photos: First Look At IN THE HEIGHTS At Dreamwrights
by BWW News Desk - May 22, 2023
Dreamwrights will present Lin-Manuel Miranda's IN THE HEIGHTS  for six performances only. See photos from the production.
IN THE HEIGHTS Comes To DreamWrights
by BWW News Desk - May 22, 2023
DreamWrights Center for Community Arts will present its upcoming production of 'IN THE HEIGHTS,' the award-winning musical by Lin-Manuel Miranda, which will run from June 9-18 at DreamWrights Center for Community Arts located at 100 Carlisle Ave in York, PA.
Review: SHEAR MADNESS at Fulton Theatre
by Rich Mehrenberg - May 21, 2023
Go see it once, twice or a dozen times. No two shows will be the same-except they will all be hilarious!
Brandywine Battlefield Park's Brews At The Battlefield Event
by BWW News Desk - May 19, 2023
The Brandywine Battlefield Park Associates have announced their first-ever Brews at the Battlefield event at Brandywine Battlefield Park scheduled for Saturday, June 17, 2023, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM. 
Hershey Symphony Concert Comes to Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
by BWW News Desk - May 18, 2023
The Hershey Symphony Orchestra invites the community to celebrate Independence Day with the 20th annual free concert on the lawn of Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center. “An American Salute” begins at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, June 30, 2023. There is no rain date for the concert. 
Touchstone's Annual FRESH VOICES Showcase Features The MFA Class Of 2024
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2023
Touchstone Theatre's Fresh Voices returns to premiere original devised works on June 2 and 3, 2023 at 7:30pm in Touchstone's 75-seat black box theatre on Bethlehem's Southside. 
Review: ANGELS IN AMERICA: PERESTROIKA at Gettysburg Community Theatre
by Andrea Stephenson - May 13, 2023
Audiences can experience this challenging play at Gettysburg Community Theatre through May 21st.The cast and crew at Gettysburg Community Theatre creates an intense experience that forces us to ask hard questions about how we view ourselves, others, and our world.
Review: HOLES at The Belmont Theatre
by Jason Davis - May 13, 2023
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