Gretna Theatre to Present Family Series This Summer
by BWW News Desk - May 12, 2023
Gretna Theatre will present four Family Series productions this summer at Mt. Gretna Playhouse. Each event is at 11:00 am on a summer Saturday morning, and sure to be fun for the whole family! Three of four performances will feature the 2023 Acting Apprentice Class, including Kayla Bassoff, Gerson Malave, Cassie Molloy, Tyler Shadle, Jeremiah Rosado, and Olivia Whitner.
by BWW News Desk - May 12, 2023
Gretna Theatre will present four Family Series productions this summer at Mt. Gretna Playhouse. Each event is at 11:00 am on a summer Saturday morning, and sure to be fun for the whole family! Three of four performances will feature the 2023 Acting Apprentice Class, including Kayla Bassoff, Gerson Malave, Cassie Molloy, Tyler Shadle, Jeremiah Rosado, and Olivia Whitner.
Harrisburg Shakespeare Company to Present RICHARD III for 30th Annual Free Shakespeare in the Park
by BWW News Desk - May 12, 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.
by BWW News Desk - May 12, 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.
Narçisse Theatre Company Opens in Harrisburg
by BWW News Desk - May 12, 2023
Narçisse Theatre Company has announced the grand opening of Harrisburg's first BIPOC-led theatre space on June 11, 2023, from 4-7pm. The multicultural, nonprofit theatre company and arts education organization is dedicated to uniting the local arts community and developing artists from across the diverse city of Harrisburg, PA.
by BWW News Desk - May 12, 2023
Narçisse Theatre Company has announced the grand opening of Harrisburg's first BIPOC-led theatre space on June 11, 2023, from 4-7pm. The multicultural, nonprofit theatre company and arts education organization is dedicated to uniting the local arts community and developing artists from across the diverse city of Harrisburg, PA.
National Tour of HAMILTON Comes to the Hershey Theatre During 2024-25 Season
by BWW News Desk - May 11, 2023
Hershey Theatre has announced the national tour of the revolutionary musical HAMILTON will be part of the 2024-2025 Broadway season in Hershey, Pa.
by BWW News Desk - May 11, 2023
Hershey Theatre has announced the national tour of the revolutionary musical HAMILTON will be part of the 2024-2025 Broadway season in Hershey, Pa.
Open Stage Presents POIROT INVESTIGATES!
by BWW News Desk - May 10, 2023
Open Stage, a theatre company in downtown Harrisburg, will present Poirot Investigates! on its Capital Blue Cross Main Stage from May 27 - June 17. Adapted, directed and starring Producing Artistic Director Stuart Landon, the production is adapted from one of the popular short stories by Agatha Christie.
by BWW News Desk - May 10, 2023
Open Stage, a theatre company in downtown Harrisburg, will present Poirot Investigates! on its Capital Blue Cross Main Stage from May 27 - June 17. Adapted, directed and starring Producing Artistic Director Stuart Landon, the production is adapted from one of the popular short stories by Agatha Christie.
Servant Stage Presents The Classic Musical THE SOUND OF MUSIC
by BWW News Desk - May 09, 2023
From its soaring ballads and fun, uptempo tunes, to its heartwarming and uplifting story about family, love, and faith in the face of uncertain times, The Sound of Music has proven itself to be perpetually relevant and one of the “favorite things” for people of all ages.
by BWW News Desk - May 09, 2023
From its soaring ballads and fun, uptempo tunes, to its heartwarming and uplifting story about family, love, and faith in the face of uncertain times, The Sound of Music has proven itself to be perpetually relevant and one of the “favorite things” for people of all ages.
DISNEY JUNIOR COSTUME PALOOZA Arrives At Hershey Theatre On September 1
by BWW News Desk - May 09, 2023
Disney Junior Live On Tour: Costume Palooza has announced the tour will stop by Hershey Theatre on Friday, September 1, 2023, at 6 p.m. Tickets are available online at www.HersheyEntertainment.com and www.Ticketmaster.com.
by BWW News Desk - May 09, 2023
Disney Junior Live On Tour: Costume Palooza has announced the tour will stop by Hershey Theatre on Friday, September 1, 2023, at 6 p.m. Tickets are available online at www.HersheyEntertainment.com and www.Ticketmaster.com.
Touchstone Theatre Presents The 18th Annual Young Playwrights' Festival This Month
by BWW News Desk - May 09, 2023
Touchstone Theatre presents the eighteenth year of its acclaimed Young Playwrights' Festival. This showcase of new plays written by local elementary and middle school students performs on May 19th at Zoellner Arts Center's Baker Hall.
by BWW News Desk - May 09, 2023
Touchstone Theatre presents the eighteenth year of its acclaimed Young Playwrights' Festival. This showcase of new plays written by local elementary and middle school students performs on May 19th at Zoellner Arts Center's Baker Hall.
Review: HAIRSTORY: RECLAIMING OUR CROWN at Reclaim Artist Collective At Gamut Theatre
by Andrea Stephenson - May 08, 2023
Using their voices, movements, and expressions, these actors weave together a poetic tapestry that is completely mesmerizing. The cast and creative team take the audience on a journey that is brand new to some yet all too familiar to many. It is an immensely moving and important work of art that illuminates hard truths.
by Andrea Stephenson - May 08, 2023
Using their voices, movements, and expressions, these actors weave together a poetic tapestry that is completely mesmerizing. The cast and creative team take the audience on a journey that is brand new to some yet all too familiar to many. It is an immensely moving and important work of art that illuminates hard truths.
Review: LADY WINDERMERE'S FAN at Oyster Mill Playhouse
by Andrea Stephenson - May 07, 2023
Lady Windermere’s Fan is a delight, and the cast and crew at Oyster Mill Playhouse deserve a round of applause. For a lighthearted look at the complexities of family, relationships, and secrets, get your tickets before it’s too late.
by Andrea Stephenson - May 07, 2023
Lady Windermere’s Fan is a delight, and the cast and crew at Oyster Mill Playhouse deserve a round of applause. For a lighthearted look at the complexities of family, relationships, and secrets, get your tickets before it’s too late.
Review: ANGELS IN AMERICA PART ONE: MILLENNIUM APPROACHES at Gettysburg Community Theatre
by Andrea Stephenson - May 06, 2023
The music, lighting, and simple set are beautifully designed to put the focus on the characters, their relationships, their philosophies, and their emotions. This show forces us to ask ourselves difficult questions as we experience the struggles, fears, and heartaches of the characters portrayed by the stellar cast at Gettysburg Community Theatre.
by Andrea Stephenson - May 06, 2023
The music, lighting, and simple set are beautifully designed to put the focus on the characters, their relationships, their philosophies, and their emotions. This show forces us to ask ourselves difficult questions as we experience the struggles, fears, and heartaches of the characters portrayed by the stellar cast at Gettysburg Community Theatre.
Review: PASSION at EPAC
by Rich Mehrenberg - May 06, 2023
I appreciate and value EPAC’s efforts to bring this production to the Central Pennsylvania stage. They continue to take risks and select material found “outside the box”.
by Rich Mehrenberg - May 06, 2023
I appreciate and value EPAC’s efforts to bring this production to the Central Pennsylvania stage. They continue to take risks and select material found “outside the box”.
Shippensburg University Hosts TRAVELING WHILE BLACK Exhibit
by BWW News Desk - May 05, 2023
Traveling While Black, a cinematic virtual reality experience, is building awareness of difficulties Black travelers experienced as they traveled across America. The experience is being hosted by Shippensburg University through Monday, May 8.
by BWW News Desk - May 05, 2023
Traveling While Black, a cinematic virtual reality experience, is building awareness of difficulties Black travelers experienced as they traveled across America. The experience is being hosted by Shippensburg University through Monday, May 8.
The Shakespeare Theatre Association Announces Major Gift from Kansas City-Based Theater League
by BWW News Desk - May 02, 2023
Patrick Flick, Executive Director of the Shakespeare Theatre Association (STA) and Mark Edelman, founder and president of Theater League, Inc, a Kansas City, Missouri based contributor to the performing arts, announced today that the League will be gifting thirty-five Shakespeare Theatres across the United States and internationally with a grant of $255,000 in general operating support.
by BWW News Desk - May 02, 2023
Patrick Flick, Executive Director of the Shakespeare Theatre Association (STA) and Mark Edelman, founder and president of Theater League, Inc, a Kansas City, Missouri based contributor to the performing arts, announced today that the League will be gifting thirty-five Shakespeare Theatres across the United States and internationally with a grant of $255,000 in general operating support.
Hershey Area Playhouse to Present BANDSTAND Beginning in May
by BWW News Desk - April 30, 2023
Bandstand hits the stage of the Hershey Area Playhouse this Memorial Day Weekend and continues through the first weekend in June. Performances run Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings and Sunday afternoons; May 25, 26, 27 and June 1, 2, and 3 at 7 p.m. and May 28 and June 4 at 2 p.m.
by BWW News Desk - April 30, 2023
Bandstand hits the stage of the Hershey Area Playhouse this Memorial Day Weekend and continues through the first weekend in June. Performances run Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings and Sunday afternoons; May 25, 26, 27 and June 1, 2, and 3 at 7 p.m. and May 28 and June 4 at 2 p.m.
Review: SIDE SHOW at Theatre Harrisburg
by Andrea Stephenson - April 29, 2023
Side Show wows audiences with its incredible music and complex story that is filled with both triumphs and heartache. This production is larger than life, engaging the senses and drawing the audience into the riveting story. The cast is simply incredible. Theatre Harrisburg’s production of Side Show is thought-provoking and hauntingly beautiful.
by Andrea Stephenson - April 29, 2023
Side Show wows audiences with its incredible music and complex story that is filled with both triumphs and heartache. This production is larger than life, engaging the senses and drawing the audience into the riveting story. The cast is simply incredible. Theatre Harrisburg’s production of Side Show is thought-provoking and hauntingly beautiful.
Gretna Theatre Presents JEKYLL AND HYDE in June
by BWW News Desk - April 27, 2023
The epic struggle between good and evil comes to life on stage in this concert version of the Broadway smash musical, directed by Gretna Theatre’s own Producing Artistic Director, Michael Philip O’Brien.
by BWW News Desk - April 27, 2023
The epic struggle between good and evil comes to life on stage in this concert version of the Broadway smash musical, directed by Gretna Theatre’s own Producing Artistic Director, Michael Philip O’Brien.
Derek Hough Will Bring SYMPHONY OF DANCE to the Hershey Theatre
by BWW News Desk - April 25, 2023
Following the sold-out success of Derek Live: the Tour, Derek Hough returns with a monumental experience for 2023 - Derek Hough Symphony of Dance will visit Hershey Theatre on Saturday, November 11, 2023 at 7 p.m.
by BWW News Desk - April 25, 2023
Following the sold-out success of Derek Live: the Tour, Derek Hough returns with a monumental experience for 2023 - Derek Hough Symphony of Dance will visit Hershey Theatre on Saturday, November 11, 2023 at 7 p.m.
Act II Playhouse Presents HELLO, DOLLY! in May
by BWW News Desk - April 25, 2023
Act II Playhouse announces its latest production, the classic musical, “Hello, Dolly!” written by Michael Stewart with music and lyrics written by Jerry Herman.
by BWW News Desk - April 25, 2023
Act II Playhouse announces its latest production, the classic musical, “Hello, Dolly!” written by Michael Stewart with music and lyrics written by Jerry Herman.
Gettysburg Community Theatre Presents ANGELS IN AMERICA Next Month
by BWW News Desk - April 25, 2023
GCT is producing the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winning Angels In America by Tony Kushner, which is a two-part epic play. Part One: Millennium Approaches will perform May 5 & 6 at 7pm and May 7 at 2pm, with Part Two: Perestroika performing May 12 & 13 at 7pm and May 14 at 2pm.
by BWW News Desk - April 25, 2023
GCT is producing the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winning Angels In America by Tony Kushner, which is a two-part epic play. Part One: Millennium Approaches will perform May 5 & 6 at 7pm and May 7 at 2pm, with Part Two: Perestroika performing May 12 & 13 at 7pm and May 14 at 2pm.
Storytelling Series Concludes This Friday at Zlock PAC
by BWW News Desk - April 25, 2023
The ZLOCK Performing Arts Center (Zlock PAC) announces the conclusion of the successful monthly storytelling series on Friday, April 28, at 7:30 pm, titled Diamond in the Rough. The legendary DC Benny will co-host the final storytelling evening with fellow comedian Marc Kaye.
by BWW News Desk - April 25, 2023
The ZLOCK Performing Arts Center (Zlock PAC) announces the conclusion of the successful monthly storytelling series on Friday, April 28, at 7:30 pm, titled Diamond in the Rough. The legendary DC Benny will co-host the final storytelling evening with fellow comedian Marc Kaye.
Hershey Theatre To Welcome Dr. Neil Degrasse Tyson In December
by BWW News Desk - April 24, 2023
Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson's “Search For Life in the Universe' is coming to Hershey Theatre on Wednesday, December 6, 2023, at 7:30 p.m.
by BWW News Desk - April 24, 2023
Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson's “Search For Life in the Universe' is coming to Hershey Theatre on Wednesday, December 6, 2023, at 7:30 p.m.
The Sun Will Come Out at Revolution Superfest in Central PA Next Month
by BWW News Desk - April 24, 2023
Up to 100 exhibitor spaces will showcase anything retro, from DVD's, CD's, video games, posters, books, magazines, comics, trading cards, art, jewelry, figurines, dolls, board games and lunchboxes. The public can even bring their own collectibles to the event, because in addition to vendors selling merchandise, they will be buying and trading items as well.
by BWW News Desk - April 24, 2023
Up to 100 exhibitor spaces will showcase anything retro, from DVD's, CD's, video games, posters, books, magazines, comics, trading cards, art, jewelry, figurines, dolls, board games and lunchboxes. The public can even bring their own collectibles to the event, because in addition to vendors selling merchandise, they will be buying and trading items as well.
Review: TINY BEAUTIFUL THINGS at Open Stage
by Andrea Stephenson - April 23, 2023
Tiny Beautiful Things reminds us all that we are capable of miraculous things, that healing is possible, and that we are worthy of beautiful things. The cast and crew fully deserve the standing ovation they received.
by Andrea Stephenson - April 23, 2023
Tiny Beautiful Things reminds us all that we are capable of miraculous things, that healing is possible, and that we are worthy of beautiful things. The cast and crew fully deserve the standing ovation they received.
Review: DOUBT: A PARABLE at Little Theatre Of Mechanicsburg
by Andrea Stephenson - April 23, 2023
Doubt: A Parable is not an easy show to do well—it requires great attention to the emotional depth of the characters and an ability to bring those emotions forth in a way that comes across as authentic. The cast of Little Theatre of Mechanicsburg’s production is definitely up to the challenge.
by Andrea Stephenson - April 23, 2023
Doubt: A Parable is not an easy show to do well—it requires great attention to the emotional depth of the characters and an ability to bring those emotions forth in a way that comes across as authentic. The cast of Little Theatre of Mechanicsburg’s production is definitely up to the challenge.
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