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Chekhov One Acts
Feb 21 – Feb 22, 2026 · Upstart Arts, York
Upstart Arts once again brings you the plays no one else will. This time, enjoy a suite of Anton Chekhov's one act farces and follies.Upstart...
Ephraim Slaughter: Freedom's Witness
Feb 14 – Feb 22, 2026 · Sankofa African American Theatre Company & Gamut Theatre Group, Harrisburg
“Freedom did not come with your papers. It came when I chose to live without permission!"Ephraim Slaughter: Freedom’s Witness by Teresa Miller is a powerful one-act...
Fiddler on the Roof
Feb 20 – Feb 22, 2026 · Schaeffer Auditorium, Kutztown
The award-winning tale of Tevye the Dairyman and his family’s struggles in a changing Russia is a true musical theatre tradition. Winner of nine Tony...
Witches!? In Salem?!
Feb 20 – Feb 23, 2026 · Theatre Arts For Everyone, York
You probably know the story of the Salem Witch Trials from school and maybe had to read a certain play about it. But that is...
A Celebration of the Evolution of Black Music
Feb 27 – Feb 28, 2026 · Ephrata Performing Arts Center, Ephrata
EPAC is proudly partnering with THEM the Collective to bring you this special two-night event!This show will take you on a musical journey, from the...
5-Minute Fringe: Legacy
Feb 27 – Mar 1, 2026 · Yocum Institute for Arts Education, Reading
The 5-Minute Fringe gives creative artists a platform to develop new work on a small scale, challenge their own expectations, and collaborate with an artistic...
Rhinoceros
Feb 19 – Mar 1, 2026 · Act 1 DeSales University, Center Valley
By Eugène IonescoTranslated By Derek ProuseDirector: Jessica BedfordMovement Director: K. O'RourkeEXERCISE YOUR MINDExploring the themes of conformity, mob mentality, and morality, Eugène Ionesco’s absurdist play...
Strauss' Don Quixote
Mar 7 · Appell Center for the Performing Arts, York
The York Symphony Orchestra presents the Strauss' Don Quixote concert with theatre seats and 48-hour digital access options. Tickets starting at $12!RICHARD STRAUSS: Don QuixoteJOHANN...
And Then There Were None
Feb 13 – Mar 8, 2026 · Fulton Theatre, Lancaster
Ten strangers, one island, and a deadly secret. A thrilling whodunit. One of Agatha Christie’s most foreboding tales and a masterpiece of dramatic construction, this classic...
![THE COMPLETE WORKS OF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE (ABRIDGED) [REVISED] [AGAIN]](https://cloudimages2.broadwayworld.com/regionalshows/nd63900192-59D2-4DFC-A1F69666CDE4E49B.jpg?format=auto&width=212)
THE COMPLETE WORKS OF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE (ABRIDGED) [REVISED] [AGAIN]
Feb 27 – Mar 15, 2026 · Little Theatre of Mechanicsburg, Mechanicsburg
Featured are all 37 of Shakespeare’s plays, meant to be performed in 97 minutes, by three actors.
Pinocchio
Mar 7 – Mar 21, 2026 · Popcorn Hat Players, Harrisburg
This classic tale of a wooden boy that dreams of being real is a favorite at Popcorn Hat Players. Experience the journey as Pinocchio meets...
![The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) [Revised] [Again]](https://cloudimages2.broadwayworld.com/regionalshows/nd6D8BC53C-2BE2-481C-82700D6894516336.jpg?format=auto&width=212)
The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) [Revised] [Again]
Mar 13 – Mar 21, 2026 · DreamWrights Center for Community Arts, York
DreamWrights Center for Community Arts presents The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) [revised] [again] by Adam Long, Daniel Singer, and Jess Winfield.All of Shakespeare’s...
DeSales University Dance Ensemble Concert 2026
Mar 20 – Mar 22, 2026 · Act 1 DeSales University, Center Valley
Artistic Director: Angela Sigley Grossman“MOVEMENT NEVER LIES” - MARTHA GRAHAM The DeSales University Dance Ensemble Concert will feature an inspiring lineup of new works by guest artists and...
The Shark is Broken
Feb 27 – Mar 22, 2026 · Fulton Theatre, Lancaster
Man vs. Man vs Man vs. Mechanical Shark JAWS, the first summer blockbuster movie is being filmed, but no one working on the film would know...
Head Over Heels
Mar 25 – Mar 28, 2026 · Kulkarni Theatre at Penn State Harrisburg, Middletown
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Hansel and Gretel
Mar 26 – Mar 29, 2026 · Messiah University Department of Theatre and Dance, Mechanicsburg
Hansel and GretelBy Engelbert HumperdinckEnglish Translation by Constance BacheDirected by Dr. Damian SavarinoConducted by Dr. Timothy DixonChoreography by Gregg HurleyThis magical opera, based on the...
King Lear
Mar 7 – Mar 29, 2026 · Harrisburg Shakespeare Company, Harrisburg
“Who is it that can tell me who I am?”Madness, treachery, and redemption descend like a storm in one of Shakespeare’s greatest tragedies. When the...
The PROM
Mar 19 – Mar 29, 2026 · Lebanon Community Theatre, Lebanon
Four eccentric Broadway stars are in desperate need of a new stage. So when they hear that trouble is brewing around a small-town prom, they...
TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL
Mar 24 – Mar 29, 2026 · Hershey Theatre
TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL showcases the remarkable journey of Tina Turner, who rose to become the Queen of Rock n' Roll and one...
Tina: The Tina Turner Musical (Non-Equity)
Mar 24 – Mar 29, 2026 · Hershey Theatre, Hershey
An uplifting comeback story like no other, TINA–The Tina Turner Musical is the inspiring journey of a woman who broke barriers and became the Queen...
Meredith Willson’s THE MUSIC MAN
Apr 7 · Eisenhower Auditorium, University Park
There’s trouble in River City when a fast-talking salesman gets his heart stolen by the town librarian.Meredith Willson’s six-time Tony Award-winning musical comedy THE MUSIC...
Tinker Bell
Mar 17 – Apr 11, 2026 · Act 3 DeSales University, Center Valley
By Patrick FlynnBased on the works of J.M. BarrieDirector: Ryan PlunkettPresented by the Act 3 senior class of 2026Tuesdays, Thursdays & SaturdaysMarch 17 to April...
Women Rock
Apr 11 · Appell Center for the Performing Arts, York
The York Symphony Orchestra presents the Women Rock concert with theatre seats and 48-hour digital access options. Tickets starting at $12!I love rock and roll!...
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Latest Central Pennsylvania Reviews
Review: YOU'RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN at Keystone Theatrics
by Rich Mehrenberg - February 17, 2026
The Sunday funnies leap from page to stage as Keystone Theatrics presents You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown. This fluffy show is full of cheer and catchy songs...
Review: AND THEN THERE WERE NONE at Fulton Theatre
by Rich Mehrenberg - February 16, 2026
For those who enjoy the suspense and satisfaction of solving a murder mystery, Fulton Theatre’s And Then There Were None is the show to see. The production skews the norms of traditional theatre, presenting audiences with a game to be played rather than a story to be experienced...
Review: MISERY at Susquehanna Stage
by Jason Davis - February 16, 2026
Susquehanna Stage’s production of Misery is a gripping and unexpectedly funny ride, thanks to standout performances, inventive design, and innovative direction....
Review: EPHRAIM SLAUGHTER: FREEDOM'S WITNESS at Sankofa And Gamut
by Andrea Stephenson - February 15, 2026
Ephraim Slaughter: Freedom’s Witness a beautifully written script, and this production of the work presented by Sankofa African American Theatre Company and Gamut Theatre Group is one you do not want to miss....
Review: LITTLE SHOP OF HORROR at Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre
by Rich Mehrenberg - February 14, 2026
What did our critic think of LITTLE SHOP OF HORROR at Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre?...
Review: STONEY BROOK at Open Stage
by Andrea Stephenson - February 08, 2026
The cast, creative team, and playwright of Stoney Brook present a fast-paced, relatable show that takes audiences on an emotional roller-coaster ride....
Review: THE LAST FIVE YEARS at Theatre Harrisburg
by Andrea Stephenson - February 07, 2026
Whether you are team Cathy or team Jaime, everyone who sees this show will be team Theatre Harrisburg. The creative team, band, and cast have created a relatable, heart-wrenching production of filled with unbelievable talent both on stage and off....
Review: A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM at DreamWrights
by Sandra Harberger - February 07, 2026
The Scenic Designer, Billy Ferrell, and the Costume Designer, Simone Davis, worked together to create a fun, modern twist with a 60’s hippie flare to the production. You first meet the Athenians and discover the love triangles between all teens. Mylah Schmitt (Hermia) especially stood out with her...
Review: NEXT TO NORMAL at Twin Valley Players Colonnade
by Andrea Stephenson - January 31, 2026
Next to Normal is a show that sticks with you, speaking to the complexities of the human mind, emotions, and relationships. This production at Twin Valley Players Colonnade only has two performances left, so don’t miss out on seeing Next to Normal....
Review: EVERY BRILLIANT THING at Fulton Theatre
by Rich Mehrenberg - January 18, 2026
Every Brilliant Thing is a beautiful story filled with the joyfulness and randomness associated with sharing the stage with strangers. Go see it. Then go see it again. Right now, we all could use more positivity in our lives....
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