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Open Stage Provides Sign Language-Interpreted Holiday Performances This Week
by BWW News Desk - November 28, 2022
Open Stage, a theatre company in downtown Harrisburg, has launched an accessibility program that will provide American Sign Language-interpreted performances including its upcoming holiday shows Who's Holiday! on Dec. 1 and A Christmas Carol on Dec. 7.
Photos: First Look at ILLUMINATION at Prima Theatre
by BWW News Desk - November 28, 2022
A new and immersive holiday concert experience, ILLUMINATION is coming to life at Prima Theatre. The production features powerhouse singers, instrumentalists, and a baby grand piano at the heart of the theatre-in-the-round, all awash in the glow of hundreds of candles. Check out all new production photos here!
Review: WHO'S HOLIDAY at Open Stage
by Andrea Stephenson - November 27, 2022
Who’s Holiday is an adults-only comedy, perfect for a date night or a night out with friends. It is filled with comedy, rhyme, and surprisingly deep emotion. Who’s Holiday explores the ways in which life sometimes doesn’t turn out the way we expect it to. Get your tickets for an evening of laughter guaranteed to put you in the holiday spirit.
Popcorn Hat Players to Present THE ELVES & THE SHOEMAKER in December
by BWW News Desk - November 27, 2022
Popcorn Hat Players will present The Elves & The Shoemaker from December 3 - 22, 2022 on Saturdays at 1:00 PM.
Review: 'TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS at Little Theatre Of Mechanicsburg
by Andrea Stephenson - November 27, 2022
This adorable show will have audiences of all ages laughing and believing in the magic of the holiday. Take a break from the hustle and bustle of this busy time of year and bring the family to ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas.
Santa Claus Is Coming To The Franklin County 11/30 Visitors Center This Holiday Season
by BWW News Desk - November 23, 2022
The Franklin County Visitors Bureau welcomes a special visitor to Festival of Trees—Santa Claus.
Hershey Area Playhouse Presents A DOUBLEWIDE TEXAS CHRISTMAS This December
by BWW News Desk - November 21, 2022
The Hershey Area Playhouse is bringing the witty holiday comedy A Doublewide Texas Christmas to the stage just in time for the holiday season. Sponsored by the Hershey Rotary Club and season sponsor Country Meadows, the show will run December 8, 9, and 10 at 7 pm and December 11 at 2 pm. 
First Stats Released For The BroadwayWorld Central Pennsylvania Awards; Ephrata's GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE Leads Best Musical
by BWW Staff - November 21, 2022
The first live standings have been announced for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Central Pennsylvania Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.
Review: WHITE CHRISTMAS at Fulton Theatre
by Rich Mehrenberg - November 20, 2022
Fulton Theatre’s current production of the tepid White Christmas is an excellent example of the old adage “there are no small parts, only small actors”. Fulton Theatre?
Review: HONK! JR. at Gettysburg Community Theatre
by Andrea Stephenson - November 20, 2022
Gettysburg Community Theatre’s Penguin Project brings Honk! Jr. to life. This production, which audience’s call “profoundly meaningful and inspiring”, is full of emotion—humor, sadness, fear, love, and hope. Get your tickets to see Honk! Jr. streaming on-demand November 25-27 and see these incredible performers soar.
Theatre Harrisburg Announces 29th Arts Awards Honorees
by BWW News Desk - November 19, 2022
Theatre Harrisburg has announced the recipients of the 29th Awards for Distinguished Service to the Arts in the Capital Region (Arts Awards). Ya-Ting Chang and Peter Sirotin, musicians and music educators, will receive the “Award to an Individual” and Sankofa African American Theatre Company will receive the “Award to an Organization, Company or Group.”
THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, THE PROM, And More Announced for Ephrata Performing Arts Center 2023 Season
by BWW News Desk - November 18, 2022
On November 18, 2022, the Ephrata Performing Arts Center (EPAC) announced the show titles for the upcoming 2023 season. The season will feature three plays, three musicals, and one youth production.
FANCY NANCY SPLENDIFEROUS CHRISTMAS THE MUSICAL Comes to Lancaster
by BWW News Desk - November 18, 2022
The award-winning Vital Theatre Company has announced the return of FANCY NANCY SPLEDIFEROUS CHRISTMAS. The show will run on Sundays at 1:00 pm and Thursday, December 22nd at 1:00 pm from November 27th 2022 through December 22nd, 2022.
ELF, JR. Opens at St. John's UCC Next Month
by BWW News Desk - November 18, 2022
Emmaus, residents will embrace their inner “elf” when STAR OF THE DAY presents their production of Elf The Musical Jr. The show featuring STAR OF THE DAY youth performers opens on December 2nd running through the 11th with six performances scheduled on Friday and Saturday nights at 7pm, and Sunday matinees at 3pm.
Voting Now Open For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Central Pennsylvania Awards
by BWW Awards - November 17, 2022
Voting is now open for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Central Pennsylvania Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.
Kat Edmonson Comes To ZPAC Next Month
by BWW News Desk - November 16, 2022
On Saturday, December 17th, The ZLOCK Performing Arts Center (ZPAC) is proud to present a unique, one-night-only Live Holiday Concert “A Holiday Swingin'! A Kat Edmonson Christmas” with Award-Winning Jazz Vocalist and Songwriter, Kat Edmonson. 
Interview: Matt Michael of ELF THE MUSICAL at Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre
by Andrea Stephenson - November 15, 2022
Elf: The Musical has delighted audiences and has appeared on stages across the country every Christmas season. Dutch Apple’s Buddy the Elf, Matthew Michael, took some time out from a busy rehearsal schedule to chat with us about his experiences.
DreamWrights Center for Community Arts to Conclude 25th Anniversary Season With THE FALL FEST FINALE
by BWW News Desk - November 15, 2022
DreamWrights Center for Community Arts will conclude their 25th Anniversary Season with one final community event. The 'Fall Fest Finale' will take place on November 18th at the theatre's location at 100 Carlisle Ave in York City.
Open Stage To Present A CHRISTMAS CAROL Next Month
by BWW News Desk - November 15, 2022
Open Stage, a theatre company in downtown Harrisburg, will present for its 23rd consecutive year A Christmas Carol on its Capital Blue Cross Main Stage from Dec. 3-23. The stage adaptation by Stuart Landon and Rachel Landon brings to life Charles Dickens' classic novel of redemption and holiday magic.
All New Immersive, Candlelit Holiday Concert Experience Comes to Prima Theatre Next Month
by BWW News Desk - November 15, 2022
A new and immersive holiday concert experience is coming to life at Prima Theatre. ILLUMINATION features powerhouse singers, instrumentalists, and a baby grand piano at the heart of the theatre-in-the-round, all awash in the glow of hundreds of candles.
Review: GODSPELL at Hanover Little Theatre
by Andrea Stephenson - November 12, 2022
This production of Godspell is emotional and heartfelt. The sold-out opening night audience was brought to its feet in a well-deserved standing ovation.
CHRISTMAS CITY FOLLIES Return For 23rd Year This December
by BWW News Desk - November 10, 2022
Touchstone Theatre presents the 23rd edition of their Christmas City Follies, the theatre's annual holiday-themed vaudeville show, filled with jolly mischief, merry melodies, and holiday cheer.
Ritz Theater & Performing Arts Center Parent's Holiday Night Out: Dr. Seuss' THE GRINCH
by BWW News Desk - November 10, 2022
Ritz Theater & Performing Arts Center present A Holiday Parent's Night Out: Dr. Seuss' The Grinch.
A CHRISTMAS STORY Comes To York At The Belmont Theatre
by BWW News Desk - November 09, 2022
The Belmont Theatre is proud to present the Christmas classic, A Christmas Story, The Musical. This holiday favorite filled with iconic laughs and extraordinary choreography will run  December 2-4 and 8-11. Friday and Saturday show start at 7:30 p.m. Sunday matinees start at 3 p.m. An additional matinee was just added on December 10 at 3pm.
Servant Stage Presents A CHRISTMAS CAROL, Running November 11- December 18
by BWW News Desk - November 08, 2022
From the classic novella to George C. Scott's iconic portrayal to the Muppets, Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol has been warming hearts and heralding the spirit of the Christmas season for generations.

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