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Hershey Symphony To Raise The Temperature With Night In The Tropics Concert
by BWW News Desk - February 15, 2019
The Hershey Symphony Orchestra turns up the heat on its 50th season with A Night in the Tropics, featuring music from Mexico and the Caribbean, today, February 15, 2019 at 8 p.m. at The Hershey Theatre.
Hershey Symphony Adds Second Performance Of JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR
by BWW News Desk - February 14, 2019
Hershey Symphony Orchestra is proud to present the acclaimed musical Jesus Christ Superstar on stage at The Hershey Theatre, March 16, 2019 at 2 pm and 8 pm
York Traditions Bank Sponsors DreamWrights Studio Season
by BWW News Desk - February 13, 2019
On Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2019, DreamWrights Center for Community Arts received a generous gift of support. John Blecher, CFO of York Traditions Bank, presented a $5,000 check as part of the Bank's EITC gift to DreamWrights. This gift allows them to sponsor the entire run of 2019 shows in the Studio.
Open Stage Presents The Good At Heart Celebration & Awards March 17th
by BWW News Desk - February 13, 2019
Open Stage of Harrisburg celebrates the 20th anniversary of presenting the play The Diary of Anne Frank with a fundraiser and awards ceremony, The Good at Heart Celebration & Awards, on Sunday, March 17th, 2019 at The Scottish Rite Cathedral. The 33-year-old professional theatre company has presented the important play to nearly 35,000 students over the past 20 seasons.
ActorsNET Hosts World Premiere Of New Play
by BWW News Desk - February 11, 2019
ActorsNET has changed titles for its March production - replacing Shakespeare's The Winter's Tale with the world premiere staging of The Crimes of Diana Eastlake by Mort Paterson.
SONGS OF IRELAND Comes to Gettysburg College's Majestic Theater
by BWW News Desk - February 11, 2019
Celebrate St. Patrick's Day at the Gettysburg College's Majestic Theater on Thursday, March 14, 2019 at 7:30 with the Songs of Ireland: A Celtic Celebration. Presenting a traditional and varied musical approach to universally loved songs and arias, The Songs of Ireland use all original arrangements drawing from Irish Traditional folk song; opera arias, duets, trios, quartets and ensembles; songs from the great American songbook; Broadway hits; and "modern" contemporary popular repertoire. This Celtic celebration includes eight Irish vocalists, accompanied by a lively ensemble featuring piano, uillean pipe, accordion and an Irish fiddle. Program will include "Down by the Sally Garden," "Bridge Over Troubled Waters," "Somewhere" from West Side Story, "Last Rose of Summer," "Isle of Hope," and "When Irish Eyes Are Smiling."
Josh Groban To Perform At Giant Center
by BWW News Desk - February 11, 2019
Multi-platinum award-winning singer, songwriter and global superstar Josh Groban will bring his BRIDGES tour to Giant Center on June 21, 2019 at 7:30 pm.
Gettysburg Community Theatre Presents A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM
by BWW News Desk - February 10, 2019
Gettysburg Community Theatre, the non-profit 501c3 organization located inside 49 York Street in historic downtown Gettysburg, will perform Shakespeare's comedy A Midsummer Night's Dream 7:30pm Fridays and Saturdays and 2pm Sunday February 15-24, 2019.
Shannon Connolly of LUCKY STIFF at Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre
by Andrea Stephenson - February 09, 2019
THE GLASS MENAGERIE Comes to Fulton Theatre
by BWW News Desk - February 08, 2019
From the Pulitzer Prize-winning play wright Tennessee Williams, take a look through the fading memory books of Tom's fractured life in The Glass Menagerie. Living with his controlling mother and introverted sister Laura, who lives in her own world of make believe, Tom struggles as the pillar of his family. As the memories are revealed, Tom and his mother Amanda, wish for nothing more than for Laura to find a loving husband. When Tom sets up a blind date for his sister with his coworker from the shoe warehouse, Amanda's obsession and frustration is pushed to new extremes, while Laura is left vulnerable and exposed like her glass figurines.
Hershey Symphony Orchestra To Celebrate 50th Season At Golden Gala Celebration
by BWW News Desk - February 06, 2019
The musicians of The Hershey Symphony Orchestra invite you to celebrate its 50th season at the annual Shall We Dance Golden Gala, Saturday, March 30, 2019 at The Hershey Lodge.
York Symphony Orchestra To Present Beethoven And Bruckner
by BWW News Desk - February 05, 2019
The York Symphony Orchestra will present Beethoven and Bruckner on Saturday, March 9 at 7:30 p.m. at the Appell Center for the Performing Arts in York. This Classical Series Concert will feature Beethoven's Overture to Leonore No. 3 and Bruckner's Fourth Symphony subtitled "Romantic" to create an evening of heroic adventure. Single tickets starting at $9 for adults and $5 for students are available online at www.YorkSymphony.org and by calling 717-846-1111.
BWW Feature: VALENTINE'S DAY FOR THEATER LOVERS in Central Pennsylvania
by Rich Mehrenberg - February 05, 2019
Valentine's Day is right around the corner. It is prime time for lovers of all sorts, especially theater lovers. Select a 'dream Valentine' below and consider making a date to see her 'favorite show'.
The Belmont Theatre Announces Non-Profit Innovation Awards Finalist Recognition
by BWW News Desk - February 04, 2019
The Belmont Theatre is pleased to announce that along with a select few charitable organizations in the region, The Belmont Theatre will be recognized as a finalist in the 2019 Nonprofit Innovation Awards program. [An alphabetical listing of all finalists follows at the end of this press release.]
BWW Review: DISENCHANTED at Prima Theatre
by Jessica Crowe - February 04, 2019
Take ten beloved heroines from some of the world's most well known fairy tales. Instead of giving you the fluffy storybook myths that we are used to, these princesses rip those facades apart to show you what life is REALLY like after 'the end'.
Reading Theater Project Presents Its Fourth Five-Minute Fringe Theater Festival
by BWW News Desk - February 03, 2019
The Reading Theater Project, whose mission is to create original theater productions, will produce its fourth Five-Minute Fringe Theater Festival, Feb. 22-24, 2019, at the Yocum Institute for Arts Education's Schumo Theatre, 3000 Penn Ave., West Lawn, Pa.
BWW Review: THE LIAR at DreamWrights Center For Community Arts
by Andrea Stephenson - February 02, 2019
Photo Flash: Disney's MARY POPPINS, JR. Opens Tonight At EPAC
by BWW News Desk - February 01, 2019
This year's Kids4Kids show at Ephrata Performing Arts Center is a beloved classic: Disney and Cameron Mackintosh's MARY POPPINS, JR. In 1910 England, the most essential fixture in any family's home is the nanny, but with kids like Jane and Michael, the Banks family just can't seem to keep one! That is until the practically perfect Mary Poppins drops in. She'll need more than just a "spoonful of sugar" to help this family take a dose of common sense. She'll also need a fair bit of magic and help from the loveable Bert, who is far more than just a chimney sweep.
LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS to Come to York's Belmont Theatre
by BWW News Desk - January 31, 2019
Do not miss the upcoming show at The Belmont Theatre that will take you back to those 60's Sci-Fi B-movies with the musical comedy LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS. Don't let the word horror mislead you…there's no zombies, vampires or monsters- The show will be produced on the mainstage February 15-17 & 21-24. Friday, Saturday and the second Thursday shows are at 7:30 p.m. Sunday shows are at 3:00 p.m.
Hubbard Street Dance Chicago And Third Coast Percussion Appear At Swarthmore College
by BWW News Desk - January 31, 2019
The William J. Cooper Foundation with the Department of Music and Dance at Swarthmore College present Hubbard Street Dance Chicago with Third Coast Percussion. The performance will be on Friday, February 8, 2019 at 8 PM in the Pearson-Hall Theatre in the Lang Performing Arts Center on the Swarthmore College campus.
Neil Simon Comedy THE SUNSHINE BOYS Comes To BRT
by BWW News Desk - January 30, 2019
Laughter can be found at Bristol Riverside Theatre in Neil Simon's The Sunshine Boys, running March 12 - March 31.  The humorous and touching play is directed by Bristol Riverside Theatre's artistic director Keith Baker. Previews begin Tuesday, March 12, with opening night set for Thursday, March 14.
BWW Review: MONTY PYTHON'S SPAMALOT at Hershey Theatre
by Rich Mehrenberg - January 30, 2019
Spamalot is a enjoyable 'knight' at theater, full of nonsense and fun.
Photo Flash: Hershey Area Playhouse Presents DEARLY DEPARTED
by BWW News Desk - January 29, 2019
Hershey Area Playhouse presents the first mainstage show of its 20th Anniversary Season, Dearly Departed, a comedy by David Bottrell and Jessie Jones.
EPAC Presents Central PA Premiere THE HUMANS
by BWW News Desk - January 29, 2019
Ephrata Performing Arts Center presents the Central Pennsylvania premiere of Stephen Karam's Tony Award-winning drama THE HUMANS, directed by EPAC Artistic Director Edward R. Fernandez.
Bucks County Playhouse Brings Back BUDDY: THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY
by BWW News Desk - January 29, 2019
Following the record-breaking box-office success of "Million Dollar Quartet," Bucks County Playhouse will present for the third time its signature production of "Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story" beginning Friday, February 8 through Sunday, March 3. The Playhouse's Executive Producer Robyn Goodman, Producing Director Alexander Fraser and Producers Stephen Kocis and Joshua Fiedler announced final casting for the production, that will once again be directed by Hunter Foster (BCP's "Million Dollar Quartet" and "42nd Street"), and choreographed by Lorin Latarro (Broadway's "Waitress"), both of whom are also Bucks County Playhouse Artistic Associates.

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