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ACT 1 DESALES UNIVERSITY

2755 Station Ave
Center Valley, PA 18034

Rhinoceros
Rhinoceros
2/19 - 3/1/2026


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 ...

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 ...

9 to 5: The Musical
9 to 5: The Musical
4/23 - 5/3/2026


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 ...



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....

Review: MATILDA THE MUSICAL at Gettysburg Community Theatre


by Andrea Stephenson - January 18, 2026

This experience at Gettysburg Community Theatre shows that with the right cast and in the right venue, Matilda is a magical and captivating production. This is a show you do not want to miss....

Review: KING LEAR at OrangeMite Shakespeare Company


by Sandra Harberger - January 20, 2026

Eighteen years ago, the OrangeMite Shakespeare Company began a journey to bring every one of Shakespeare’s plays to the stage. They have reached the 39th and final play with Shakespeare’s epic tragedy, King Lear. OrangeMite’s King Lear is onstage January 17th, 18th, and 25th at the Appell Center for...

Review: DEATH OF A SALESMAN at Little Theatre Of Mechanicsburg


by Andrea Stephenson - January 18, 2026

The intimacy of the theatre at Little Theatre of Mechanicsburg makes it the perfect venue for Death of a Salesman. The cast and crew have created a devastatingly beautiful and touching production that is riveting and heart-wrenching....

Review: CLUE: THE MUSICAL at Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre


by Rich Mehrenberg - January 11, 2026

Dutch Apple Dinner Theater is ready for some fun and games with their 301st production, Clue, the Musical.  Based on the classic board game, Clue includes all of your favorites, including Mrs. White (Taylor Noli), Miss Scarlett (Laura Elizabeth Flanagan), Mr. Green (Zachary Ryan), Colonel Mustard (M...

Review: RULE OF THUMB at Oyster Mill Playhouse


by Andrea Stephenson - January 11, 2026

Murder, attempted murder, adultery, treachery, deception, and a desire for justice—Rule of Thumb, a series of one act murder mysteries by Agatha Christie has it all. ...

Review: STEEL MAGNOLIAS at Susquehanna Stage


by Jason Davis - December 15, 2025

What did our critic think of STEEL MAGNOLIAS at Susquehanna Stage?...

Review: ELF THE MUSICAL, JR. at DreamWrights


by Sandra Harberger - December 15, 2025

Buddy, played by Lily Ganong in tonight’s show, was as funny and energetic as ever. He meets his grumpy father, played by Dawn Motter, and chaos ensues all over New York City. Jovie, played by Eve Haag, was sassy, and I enjoyed her song “Never Fall in Love (with an Elf).” And of course, there is a S...

Review: DISNEY'S ALICE IN WONDERLAND, JR at Gettysburg Community Theatre


by Andrea Stephenson - December 13, 2025

At a time in which it is easy to feel like who you are is not enough, this production reminds us all that we never have to be anyone other than who we are. What a beautiful message for us all to keep in our hearts. Gettysburg Community Theatre’s Penguin Project is a gift to the actors, the productio...

Review: A CHRISTMAS CAROL ADAPTED BY ORSON WELLES at Unhinged Productions At Hanover Little Theatre


by Andrea Stephenson - December 11, 2025

This is one of the most enjoyable versions of A Christmas Carol this reviewer has seen in recent years—it is unique and entertaining, while maintaining the classic storyline and its underlying themes....

Past Shows

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 ...

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 ...

The Fantasticks
The Fantasticks
10/9 - 10/19/2025


Book and Lyrics by Tom Jones Music by Harvey Schmidt Director: Jason King Jones | Musical Director: Vincent Trovato | Choreographer: Devon Sinclair TRY TO REMEMBER ...

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. ...

Singin' in the Rain
Singin' in the Rain
4/24 - 5/4/2025


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 ...

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 ...

The Children's Hour
The Children's Hour
2/20 - 3/2/2025


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 ...

Mr. Dickens' Hat
Mr. Dickens' Hat
11/21 - 12/8/2024


In Victorian London, it is the shortest day and the longest night of the year—the Winter Solstice, December 21. Mr. Dickens’ Hat tells the tale ...

Emerging Choreographers Concert 2024


Act 1 opens the dance season with the artistic and powerful choreography of our talented Dance majors. This concert celebrates the beauty of human movement ...

The Servant of Two Masters
The Servant of Two Masters
10/10 - 10/20/2024


Truffaldino, a servant obsessed with his own hunger and well-being, seizes an opportunity to possibly earn an extra dinner by becoming servant to a second ...

Little Shop of Horros
Little Shop of Horros
9/26 - 10/6/2024


Winner of the 1983 Drama Desk Award for Best Musical, Little Shop of Horrors is horror comedic fun. Mushnik's Skid Row flower shop is on ...

The Drowsy Chaperone
The Drowsy Chaperone
4/24 - 5/5/2024


Music and Lyrics by Lisa Lambert and Greg Morrison Book by Bob Martin and Don McKellar Directed by Valerie Joyce Musical Direction by Nancy Moser ...

DeSales University Dance Ensemble Concert 2024


Artistic Director: Angela Sigley Grossman March 15 to March 17, 2024 The annual Dance Ensemble Concert showcases an exciting blend of new and innovative choreographic ...

Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella


Music by Richard Rodgers Lyrics and Original Book by Oscar Hammerstein II New book by Douglas Carter Beane Directed by Amanda Pasquini Musical Direction by ...
Comedy

Holiday Show

Emerging Choreographers Concert 2023


Artistic Director: Julia Mayo The dance season opens with the outstanding choreography of our talented dance majors. This exciting concert celebrates the beauty of human ...

Intimate Apparel
Intimate Apparel
9/27 - 10/8/2023


Act 1 DeSales University is pleased to announce that Lynn Nottage’s emotional and poignant Intimate Apparel, will be the opening production of its 54th season.

Crumbs From the Table of Joy
Crumbs From the Table of Joy
10/14 - 10/24/2021


By Lynn NottageDirected by Paris Crayton IIIIt is 1950 and the Crump family have just arrived to live in Brooklyn from Pensacola, Florida. The father, ...

Virtual Crumbs From the Table of Joy


By Lynn NottageDirected by Paris Crayton IIIStreaming October 23rd starting at 10:00AM until 9:59AM October 24thIt is 1950 and the Crump family have just arrived ...

Pride and Prejudice
Pride and Prejudice
9/29 - 10/10/2021


Based on the novel by Jane AustenAdapted by Jon JoryDirected by Jessica BedfordFinding a husband is hardly Elizabeth Bennets most urgent priority. But with four ...

Virtual Pride and Prejudice


Based on the novel by Jane AustenAdapted by Jon JoryDirected by Jessica BedfordFinding a husband is hardly Elizabeth Bennets most urgent priority. But with four ...

Songs for A New World
Songs for A New World
5/15 - 5/16/2021


A musical revue that features the songs of Tony Award winning composer and lyricist, Jason Robert Brown, who also wrote scores for the musicals The ...

Pirates! Theodore Thud and the Quest for Weird Beard


Embark on the adventure of a lifetime with our senior theatre majors! After falling into a sinkhole during a game of pirates, Theodore finds himself ...

DeSales University Dance Ensemble Concert


The Dance Ensemble Concert features choreography by renowned guest choreographers and our accomplished dance faculty. This annual highlight of our dance season will feature a ...

Videos


Laugh with League in Central Pennsylvania Laugh with League
Fotis & Fotis (1/22 - 1/22)
Hansel and Gretel
Messiah University Department of Theatre and Dance (3/26 - 3/29)
Culmination '26 Spring Dance Concert
Messiah University Department of Theatre and Dance (4/17 - 4/18)
Strauss' Don Quixote in Central Pennsylvania Strauss' Don Quixote
Appell Center for the Performing Arts (3/7 - 3/7)
Dear Evan Hansen in Central Pennsylvania Dear Evan Hansen
Fulton Theatre (4/24 - 5/17)
5-Minute Fringe: Legacy in Central Pennsylvania 5-Minute Fringe: Legacy
Yocum Institute for Arts Education (2/27 - 3/1)
Tina: The Tina Turner Musical (Non-Equity) in Central Pennsylvania Tina: The Tina Turner Musical (Non-Equity)
Hershey Theatre (3/24 - 3/29)
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