Review: THE TEMPEST at Gamut Theatre
Gamut has created a visually stunning work of art with their production of The Tempest. Director Diego Sandino’s interpretation of The Tempest is creative and refreshing.…
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Center Valley, PA 18034
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Review: BEAUTIFUL-THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL at Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre
While Beautiful might not be a perfect production, it has a lot to offer. Anyone who is a fan of the singer-songwriter era of the early 1970’s will be especially appreciative of its score. It features tunes that have stood the test of time. Even fifty years later, it is easy to understand wh…
Review: THE BIRDS at Little Theatre Of Mechanicsburg
If you enjoy a psychologically intense show that will leave you wondering how you would react in such dire circumstances, this is the show for you. Get your dose of spine-tingling chills this October with The Birds at Little Theatre of Mechanicsburg.…
Review: RAGTIME at Fulton Theatre
Fulton’s season opener of Ragtime is more relevant now than ever. The show seamlessly blends timely social issues and soaring melodies into a story of America that is heavy yet hopeful.…
Review: A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM at Susquehanna Stage
Susquehanna Stage’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream, directed by Jeremy Patterson, is a creative, energetic, laugh-out-loud reinvention of Shakespeare’s classic. Transporting the action to New Orleans, complete with jazz and Southern charm, Patterson gives the familiar comedy a fresh personality tha…
Review: THE FABLE FESTIVAL AND MOTHER GOOSED at DreamWrights
DreamWrights presents a double feature with The Fable Festival and Mother Goosed on stage from September 18th to 27th under the direction of Hannah Kuhn. The Fable Festival and Mother Goosed is filled with animals and nursery rhymes gone wrong. It is perfect for families with children. It’s also…
Review: ONCE UPON A MATTRESS at Hanover Little Theatre
Audiences looking for a fun evening of light-hearted entertainment, will thoroughly enjoy Hanover Little Theatre’s production of Once Upon a Mattress.…
Review: HAROLD AND MAUDE at Open Stage
This show is an excellent season opener for the theater. It celebrates non-comformity and an appreciation for life. Playing now through September 26th. Carpe Diem! …
Review: THE THANKSGIVING PLAY at Ephrata Performing Arts Center
Director, Ben Galosi keeps the laughs coming in this 90 minute intermission-free show. The humor is derived not only from the characters’ excessively bleeding hearts, but also hilariously random moments of aggressive chaos and mayhem. A special salute to the EPAC stage crew who have a lot of c…
Review: COME FROM AWAY at Theatre Harrisburg
This is a production that will make you laugh and cry, that reminds us of both the worst parts of being human and the best most inspiring parts of being human. Come From Away at Theatre Harrisburg is a show you do not want to miss.…
Past Shows
26 total · showing 1–10
9 to 5: The Musical
Music and Lyrics by Dolly Parton Book by Patricia Resnick Director: Valerie Joyce Musical Director: Nathan Diehl Choreographer: Ryan Skerchak WHAT A WAY TO MAKE A LIVING American icon Dolly Parton wrote the music for this Tony-nominated musical based on the 1980 film. Three...
DeSales University Dance Ensemble Concert 2026
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 our accomplished faculty. This year’s concert highlights the technical excellence and...
Rhinoceros
By Eugène Ionesco Translated By Derek Prouse Director: Jessica Bedford Movement Director: K. O'Rourke EXERCISE YOUR MIND Exploring the themes of conformity, mob mentality, and morality, Eugène Ionesco’s absurdist play is set in a small provincial French village. Two friends...
The Game's Afoot or Holmes for the Holidays
Written by Ken Ludwig Director: Anne Lewis SLEUTHING DOESN'T TAKE A HOLIDAY It is Christmas Eve in Connecticut and William Gillette, recovering from an attempt on his life, has invited his fellow actors and friends to help him solve the mystery of who shot him. Gillette, known...
Emerging Choreographers Concert 2025
Artistic Director: Aleesa D. Tucker-Parks WHERE MOVEMENT BECOMES ART Act 1 opens the 25-26 dance season on our Main Stage with the artistic and powerful choreography of our talented Dance majors and alumni. This concert celebrates the beauty of human movement and gives a select...
The Fantasticks
Book and Lyrics by Tom Jones Music by Harvey Schmidt Director: Jason King Jones | Musical Director: Vincent Trovato | Choreographer: Devon Sinclair TRY TO REMEMBER YOUR FIRST LOVE In this, the longest running show in the history of American theatre, two young people, Matt and...
Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike
Written by Christopher Durang Directed by Megan Bellwoar FAMILY DRAMA THAT ISN'T YOURS Sonia and Vanya are two middle-aged siblings with no direction in life. After spending years taking care of their now deceased parents, neither have jobs and both spend their days watching the...
Singin' in the Rain
Harken back to a time in 1920s Hollywood when the “Jazz Singer” and talking pictures became all the rage, and silent film actors and actresses suddenly found themselves learning to enunciate for the camera. Based on the classic 1952 MGM film, Singin’ in the Rain is the story of...
DeSales University Dance Ensemble Concert 2025
With a roster of impressive guest choreographers and our accomplished faculty, the annual Dance Ensemble Concert showcases a fusion of talent, creativity, and artistry. This stunning event is a mix of premieres and restagings of works of significance that demonstrate both...
FeaturedThe Children's Hour
Based on an 1810 Scottish court case, Lillian Hellman’s first play is set at the struggling Wright-Dobie School for Girls. When the two administrators of the school, Karen Wright and Martha Dobie, finally begin to see financial stability from cautious success, a rumor based in...
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The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales Messiah University Department of Theatre and Dance (2/25-2/28) |
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The Notebook Hershey Theatre (2/03-2/07) |
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Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas Openstage (11/21-12/23) |
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Glamour Puss AFA Gallery (10/08-10/10) |
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Dr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical Hershey Theatre (11/10-11/15) |
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John Williams' 95th Birthday! Appell Center (1/23-1/23) |
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Holiday Pops Spectacular Appell Center (11/28-11/28) |
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Who's Holiday! Openstage (12/03-12/22) |
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Alice by Heart Messiah University Department of Theatre and Dance (4/08-4/14) |
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“Clue” Live on Stage Eisenhower Auditorium (10/29-10/29) |
