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Review: THE LEGEND OF SLEEPY HOLLOW at Theatre Harrisburg
by Andrea Stephenson - September 10, 2022
What better way to kick off autumn than with The Legend of Sleepy Hollow adapted by local playwright David Ramón Zayas and directed by Jeff Luttermoser at Theatre Harrisburg September 9-18. If you love the spooky season and tales of ghosts, this is a show you will not want to miss.
DreamWrights Center for Community Arts to Present New Musical ALiEN8 This Month
by BWW News Desk - September 09, 2022
DreamWrights Center for Community Arts will present the brand new Brennan & White musical ALiEN8! In a small Midwestern town, a tornado touches down on prom night, leaving devastation in its wake. The prom-goers emerge from the school to discover a third of their town gone.
Servant Stage Opens RAGTIME Next Week
by BWW News Desk - September 09, 2022
Servant Stage has announced the cast and crew for the Broadway musical Ragtime, the biggest production in their 10th anniversary season.
Review: THE GLASS MENAGERIE at Oyster Mill Playhouse
by Andrea Stephenson - September 08, 2022
The Glass Menagerie is a complex play filled with deep emotion, multi-faceted characters, and intricate relationships. It takes a strong and talented cast and production team to bring this play to life for modern audiences. Oyster Mill’s production is a beautiful example of a well-thought-out and carefully crafted piece of theatre.
Photos: First Look at the World Premiere of FOR COLORED BOYZ Opening Tonight at Fulton Theatre
by BWW News Desk - September 08, 2022
The Fulton Theatre will present the World/Regional Premiere of FOR COLORED BOYZ on the verge of a nervous breakdown/ when freedom ain’t enuff, a new choreopoem by author and playwright Bryan-Keyth Wilson. FOR COLORED BOYZ officially opens tonight – Thursday, September 8 – with a limited run through September 25. Get a first look at photos here!
Fairytale Brunch Announced At The Ritz, Saturday, 24
by BWW News Desk - September 07, 2022
Fairytale Brunch has been announced at The Ritz! Cinderella, Snow White, & Briar Rose, Saturday, 24 September 2022 at 10AM at Historic Ritz Theater & Performing Arts Center.
The Ritz Storybook Theater Presents THE RAINBOW FISH MUSICAL
by BWW News Desk - September 07, 2022
The Ritz Storybook Theater presents The Rainbow Fish Musical, Saturday, September 17, 2022 at 10am.
Ike Avelli to Bring 50 SHADES OF GAY to Ritz Theater & Performing Arts Center
by BWW News Desk - September 07, 2022
Ike Avelli is coming to Scranton's Ritz Theater & Performing Arts Center on September 30th and October 1st at 7pm! 50 Shades of Gay has been touring since its inception in 2015.
Interview: Bryan-Keyth Wilson of FOR COLORED BOYZ
by Jason Davis - September 07, 2022
After much recognition, including a festival finalist and selection for a prestigious showcase, For Colored Boyz on the verge of a nervous breakdown when freedom ain't enuff is making its World/ Regional Premiere. Written, directed, and choreographed by Bryan-Keyth Wilson, this choreopoem dives deep into the lived experience of five men of color and the challenges of a racist and oppressive society.
Previews: FOR COLORED BOYZ at Fulton Theatre
by Jason Davis - September 06, 2022
Known for producing outstanding quality shows in one of the nation's oldest opera houses, it comes as no surprise that the Fulton Theatre's next production is already swirling with Broadway buzz.
Nominations Open For 2022 BroadwayWorld Central Pennsylvania Awards
by BWW Awards - September 06, 2022
Nominations are now open for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Central Pennsylvania Awards! The 2022 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2022.
Review: THE ODD COUPLE-THE FEMALE VERSION at Little Theatre Of Mechanicsburg
by Rich Mehrenberg - September 06, 2022
What did our critic think of THE ODD COUPLE-THE FEMALE VERSION at Little Theatre Of Mechanicsburg? Little Theatre of Mechanicsburg puts a new spin on an old favorite with their recent production of The Odd Couple-The Female Version. The classic comedy by Neil Simon, tells the story of bickering roommates, lifelong friendships, and second chances. Nancy Meister stars as the messy and carefree Oliver Madison-a woman long on sports knowledge and short on patience. Andrea Stephenson plays the uptight, fussbudget, Felicia Unger.
The State Theatre Center for the Arts Now Seeking Evaluators for the 2023 FREDDY Awards Program
by BWW News Desk - September 02, 2022
The State Theatre Center for the Arts, Inc. is seeking qualified evaluators for their Emmy Award winning FREDDY Awards program which recognizes and rewards excellence in the production of high school musical theatre. The program runs from January to May. 
Fulton Theatre Announces Cast Of KINKY BOOTS Opening September 15
by BWW News Desk - September 01, 2022
The Fulton Theatre announces the casting for their production of Kinky Boots which opens the 2022/2023 Season.  
Johnstown Celebrates Gotham's Caped Crusader This Month in Observance of National Batman Day
by BWW News Desk - September 01, 2022
To honor Batman Day 2022, the Bottle Works Ethnic Arts Center and the State Theater of Johnstown have joined forces to present two live theatrical performances celebrating Gotham’s Dark Knight on September 17 starting at 7:00 PM and September 18 starting at 1:00 PM at Downtown Johnstown’s historic State Theater (336 Main St. Johnstown, PA 15901).
Photos/Video: Inside Rehearsal For FOR COLORED BOYZ at the Fulton Theatre
by BWW News Desk - September 01, 2022
Get a first look inside the rehearsal room for the world premiere of Bryan-Keyth Wilson’s FOR COLORED BOYZ on the verge of a nervous breakdown/ when freedom aint enuff, which begins previews September 6-7 before an official opening September 8 at The Fulton Theatre in Lancaster, PA. Check out the photos and video here!
Paul Metzger Stepping Down as Hershey Symphony Executive Director
by BWW News Desk - September 01, 2022
After 28 years with The Hershey Symphony Orchestra, Executive Director Paul Metzger is stepping down from his role. Metzger has served as executive director for ten years, was the founder and leader of the well-known Hershey Big Band and was the principal percussionist with the orchestra.
Ephrata Performing Arts Center To Present Peter Shaffer's AMADEUS, September 8-17
by BWW News Desk - August 29, 2022
From September 8th through September 17th, Peter Shaffer's multi-award-winning play, Amadeus, will play at the Ephrata Performing Arts Center (EPAC).
The Belmont's Production Of Disney's DESCENDANTS Opens September 9
by BWW News Desk - August 26, 2022
The Belmont Theatre presents their production of Disney's DESCENDANTS: The Musical. This upbeat show, filled with extraordinary dancing and an incredible teenage and adult cast will run September 9-11, 16-18 and 23-25.
Open Stage Will Present JOLENE: A Dolly Parton Song Cycle Next Month
by BWW News Desk - August 23, 2022
Open Stage, a professional theatre company in downtown Harrisburg, will present Jolene: A Dolly Parton Song Cycle on its Studio Theatre stage Sept. 8-18, with a special additional outdoor performance at Italian Lake on Sunday, Sept. 11.
PAW PATROL LIVE! Will Return To Hershey Theatre in January 2023
by BWW News Desk - August 22, 2022
PAW Patrol Live! “The Great Pirate Adventure”, presented by Nickelodeon and VSTAR Entertainment Group, is coming to Hershey Theatre with five action-packed, music-filled performances on Saturday, January 14, 2023, at 10 a.m., 2 and 6 p.m., and Sunday, January 15, 2023, at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Feature: FREEKBASS AND THE BUMP ASSEMBLY at XL Live Harrisburg, PA
by Rich Mehrenberg - August 22, 2022
XL Live in Harrisburg was taken over by the crunchy sounds of Freekbass and the Bump Assembly on Friday. This Cincinnati funk band put on a great show for the small but appreciative crowd. The group played tune after tune that were slick, tight and ready for a party.
Touchstone Announces 4th Year Of FESTIVAL UNBOUND
by BWW News Desk - August 18, 2022
Touchstone Theatre opens its 2022-23 season with a fourth year of Festival UnBound, a five-day celebration with visual arts, live music, participatory dance, original theatre, and community dialogue shaped by Lehigh Valley community members for a unique, hyper-local festival-going experience. 
Jordan Scott Gilbert, Bryant Martin, Jacquelyn Zliczewski, More Cast In A TALE OF TWO CITIES in Lancaster, PA
by BWW News Desk - August 18, 2022
Award-Winning Broadway Producer/Director/Performer Jordan Scott Gilbert (Broadway's Ghost The Musical, A Tale Of Two Cities) will co-star as Ernest Defarge, as well as direct the production. Bryant Martin will star as Sydney Carton alongside Jacquelyn Zliczewski as Lucie Manette and original Broadway cast member Walter Winston ONeil (Broadway's Wicked, A Tale Of Two Cities) as Dr. Manette.
Servant Stage Presents the Moving Musical Drama RAGTIME
by BWW News Desk - August 17, 2022
Servant Stage has announced their upcoming production of the Tony-Award winning Broadway musical Ragtime. Based on the novel and film, this powerful production is set in the volatile melting pot of New York City at the turn of the 20th century.

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