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Fulton Theatre Presents MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS
by BWW News Desk - December 31, 2019
From the reigning queen of Mystery, comes the regional premiere of Agatha Christie's Murder On The Orient Express, adapted by Ken Ludwig. The Fulton Theatre is proud to have secured the rights to this new adaptation, running January 16 through February 9, 2020, with previews January 14 & 15. This thrilling ride on the Orient Express, with surprising twists, will keep audiences on the edge of their seats with an All-Star cast of Fulton Favorites.
DreamWrights Center For Community Arts' New Artistic Director Lori Koenig
by Andrea Stephenson - December 28, 2019
DreamWrights Center for Community Arts welcomed new Artistic Director Lori Koenig on December 2nd. In the midst of the holiday season and jumping right in with both feet at DreamWrights, Lori took some time out to let us get to know her a bit.
Mountainfilm On Tour Will Make Its Gettysburg Debut At The Majestic Theater
by BWW News Desk - December 28, 2019
Mountainfilm on Tour will make its Gettysburg debut at the Majestic Theater on January 31 at 7:30 p.m. with a selection of culturally rich, adventure-packed and inspiring documentary films originally featured at the 2019 Mountainfilm festival held Memorial Day weekend in Telluride, Colorado. A Mountainfilm presenter will emcee the evening providing insight on films, filmmakers and subjects.
Final Week To Vote for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Central Pennsylvania Awards
by BWW - December 23, 2019
There's just one final week to submit votes for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Central Pennsylvania Awards, brought to you by TodayTix! Vote today to make sure your favorite local theatre's achievements and performers are recognized!
The Players Club of Swarthmore Presents HAY FEVER
by BWW News Desk - December 23, 2019
Next up on The Players Club of Swarthmore's Mainstage is Noel Coward's (Private Lives, Design For Living, Present Laughter, Blithe Spirit) enduring comedy farce, Hay Fever. The play is set in the English country house of the Bliss family in the 1920's. Their plans of a quiet weekend with invited guests come to an exhausting and hilarious finale. Hay Fever is directed by Timothy P. Oskin. Tickets are available online at www.pcstheater.org. For group rates, contact groupsales@pcstheater.org.
BEACH PARTY BLAST Announced At Prima Theatre
by BWW News Desk - December 19, 2019
Prima Theatre is melting away the winter blues with sun-drenched summer tunes. Enjoy classic beach songs in Beach Party Blast, playing at Prima Theatre on January 10, 11, 17, and 18 at 7:30pm.
December 19th Update: EVITA - Fulton Theatre Leads Best Musical Category in the BWW Central Pennsylvania Awards Voting
by BWW Staff - December 19, 2019
We're heading into the final week of voting for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Central Pennsylvania Awards, brought to you by TodayTix! Vote today to make sure your favorite local theatre's achievements and performers are recognized!
Majestic Theater Will Host Free Concert For 40th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration
by BWW News Desk - December 19, 2019
Gettysburg College's Majestic Theater will host the Gettysburg community's 40th anniversary Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration on Saturday, January 25 at 7:30 p.m. with a free concert, a?oeWe Shall Overcome.a?? Produced and music directed by Damien Sneed, the concert is inspired by the words and actions of Dr. King, and showcases repertoire from across African American music traditions that electrified generations of civil rights activists and defenders.
Comedy At The Belmont Theatre To Start The New Year!
by BWW News Desk - December 18, 2019
Get your ticket to laughter as The Belmont Theatre brings you Neil Simon's RUMORS, a comedy in the Grumbacher Studio January 10-12 & 16-19. All shows start at 7:30 p.m. Sunday matinees are at 3:00 p.m.
BABY SHARK LIVE! Comes to Hershey
by BWW News Desk - December 16, 2019
Baby Shark Live! is coming to Hershey Theatre on Monday, June 1, 2020, at 6 p.m.
Just Two Weeks Left To Vote for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Central Pennsylvania Awards
by BWW - December 16, 2019
There's just two weeks left to vote for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Central Pennsylvania Awards, brought to you by TodayTix! The people have spoken nominations are set, and now you can vote to make sure your favorite local theatre's achievements and performers are recognized!
Comedian Ron 'Tater Salad' White Comes to Hershey Theatre
by BWW News Desk - December 16, 2019
Comedian Ron White is coming to Hershey Theatre on Thursday, March 26, 2020, at 8 p.m.
BWW Review: PRANCER at DreamWrights Center For Community Arts
by Andrea Stephenson - December 14, 2019
POPOVICH COMEDY PET THEATER Returns to the State Theatre In January
by BWW News Desk - December 12, 2019
The World-Famous Popovich Comedy Pet Theater is a family-oriented blend of the unique comedy and juggling skills of Gregory Popovich, and the extraordinary talents of his performing pets. The show is fun for the whole family and returns to the State Theatre on Friday, January 10th.
Gamut Theatre Group to Host New Years Eve Special Event LAST LAUGHS OF 2019
by BWW News Desk - December 11, 2019
Gamut Theatre Group will once again be hosting their annual New Years Eve special event Last Laughs of 2019, on December 31, 2019! The event will consist of three different performances by TMI, Theatre's improv troupe, as well as specialty drinks and refreshments from our bar, Peggy's Pub. The doors will open at 8:30 p.m. and conclude in time for audiences to attend the Harrisburg fireworks. After the fireworks, VIP ticket holders are welcome back to the theatre for complimentary refreshments while downtown traffic clears out.
Second Show Added For STOMP In January At The State Theatre
by BWW News Desk - December 11, 2019
STOMP, the international percussion sensation, makes its return to the State Theatre with a second show added! Limited seating is available for Friday, January 17 and the State Theatre has added a second show on Thursday, January 16! Tickets for the added show are available immediately to State Theatre Members and go on sale to the general public on Friday, December 13 at 10AM.
BWW Previews: PRANCER at DreamWrights Center For Community Arts
by Andrea Stephenson - December 10, 2019
Prancer began as a 1989 film written by Greg Taylor and directed by John Hancock. The story of a young girl's courage, love, and belief is just the tale we need this holiday season. The play, first produced by The Rose Theatre in 2016, is taking the stage at DreamWrights Center for Community Arts. Prancer introduces us to Jessica Riggs, a young girl who finds an injured reindeer. She believes the reindeer is one of Santa's reindeer, Prancer, and she is determined to nurse him back to health in time to take his rightful place in Santa's sleigh-pulling team.
Join the Millbrook Youth Ensemble as They Present ELF JR. THE MUSICAL
by BWW News Desk - December 10, 2019
Join the Millbrook Youth Ensemble as they present Live on Stage, ELF JR. THE MUSICAL based on one of the most beloved holiday movies. ELF JR. THE MUSICAL performs from December 13 through 15 on the Ryan Main Stage at the Millbrook Playhouse.
CORIOLANUS A Timely Story Told For Us By The Women Who Need To Be Heard
by BWW News Desk - December 09, 2019
Corilanus is a story told by men for men, but what if we flipped the script and let women tell this story? In this sight specific devised piece of Shakespe, we hear from the women who have been left behind due to the cost of men's actions. Politics will always be something that we talk about and it will always be a hot button topic. In this piece we visit themes that are relevant today more than ever.
BroadwayWorld Central Pennsylvania Awards Update: EVITA - Fulton Theatre Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Staff - December 09, 2019
There's just a few weeks left to make your voice heard and submit your votes for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Central Pennsylvania Awards, brought to you by TodayTix! The people have spoken nominations are set, and now you can vote to make sure your favorite local theatre's achievements and performers are recognized!
Brit Floyd Will Return To Hershey Theatre in Spring 2020
by BWW News Desk - December 09, 2019
Brit Floyd will return to Hershey Theatre for two performances on Tuesday, March 17 and Wednesday, March 18, 2020, at 8 p.m. Tickets are available at Hershey Theatre Box Office or online at www.HersheyEntertainment.com and www.TicketMaster.com.
BWW Review: MY FAIR LADY at EPAC
by Rich Mehrenberg - December 07, 2019
...an enjoyable show that is true to the original, but is a little too much on the safe side. The look, sound, and dynamics of the show seem to be lacking that certain 'EPAC signature' that audience have come to expect. This production would feel equally at home at the Fulton, Hershey, York, or many other Central Pennsylvania theater companies.
Jerry Seinfeld Will Play Two Shows At Hershey Theatre
by BWW News Desk - December 06, 2019
America's premier comedian Jerry Seinfeld, presented by JS Touring, is coming to Hershey Theatre on Friday, March 6, 2020, for shows at 7 and 9:30 p.m.
Gamut Theatre Group's Popcorn Hat Players Children's Theatre Will Hold Annual New Years Eve Party For Children
by BWW News Desk - December 05, 2019
Gamut Theatre Group's Popcorn Hat Players Children's Theatre will hold their 27th Annual New Years Eve Party For Children, where they countdown to NOON instead of midnight, on December 31, 2019. The party is so big that it is held at the Sunoco Performance Theater at the Whitaker Center in downtown Harrisburg. This year The Popcorn Hat Players are presenting the wildly popular Beauty and the Beast.
BWW Review: ONCE ON THIS ISLAND at Hershey Theatre
by Andrea Stephenson - December 04, 2019
Once on this Island is a beautiful and heart-wrenching story of love, loss, belief, and sacrifice. With music by Stephen Flaherty and lyrics by Lynn Ahrens, Once on this Island won the 1995 Laurence Olivier Award for Best Musical. Director Michael Arden describes their process of working on the revival, explaining, 'Once On This Island is the story of how one seemingly insignificant girl becomes myth and legend for survivors of a wounded and healing island and how the good we do can echo and reverberate long after our lives are over.' As part of the North America tour, Once on this Island is playing at Hershey Theatre through December 8th.

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