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Review: DEAR EVAN HANSEN at Fulton Theatre


by Rich Mehrenberg - April 27, 2026

Ironically, Fulton Theatre ends their 'fourth floor' season with a performance on the second floor.  Dear Evan Hansen serves as the premiere production in their new multi-purpose space, Castagna Hall.  This was an interesting choice, and very effective for the most part....

Review: RENT at Keystone Theatrics At The Playhouse At Allenberry


by Andrea Stephenson - April 26, 2026

This production of Rent by Keystone Theatrics is a high-energy, passionate reminder of the importance of community. It is well worth taking the time to see this show....

Review: GODSPELL at Theatre Harrisburg


by Andrea Stephenson - April 26, 2026

For an evening of terrific talent, beautiful staging, and emotional performances, check out Theatre Harrisburg’s production of Godspell on stage through May 10th....

Review: GOSSAMER at TAFE: Theatre Arts For Everyone


by Sandra Harberger - April 25, 2026

We are introduced to Littlest One, played by Fia DiMercurio, as the newest dream giver. With child-like wonder and enthusiasm, she is guided by her mentors as she learns about who she is and her purpose. The Littlest One’s first assignment is a young boy and his foster parent who are terrorized by...

Review: ASSASSINS at Carlisle Theatre Players On High


by Andrea Stephenson - April 18, 2026

The acting in this production of Assassins is phenomenal, giving the audience the unsettling experience of relating to these characters as they plot and execute their assassination attempts. Assassins is a musical that will speak to many today....

Review: & JULIET at Hershey Theatre


by Rich Mehrenberg - April 15, 2026

The regional premiere of the jukebox musical, & Juliet loudly strutted into the Herhsey Theatre on April 14th,  The story is an altenrate take on what might happen to Juliet if she decided not to kill herself along with Romeo.  Fabiola Caraballo Qulada is fierce as the title character both in at...

Review: FRED, TED, JACK, AND HAROLD at Unhinged Productions At Hanover Little Theatre


by Andrea Stephenson - April 13, 2026

Fred, Ted, Jack, and Harold hinges on superb direction and acting. The comedic timing and interactions between the characters can make or break this play, and the team at Unhinged Productions certainly rises to the occasion....

Review: SISTER ACT at Reading Civic Theater is Heavenly


by Marakay Rogers - April 13, 2026

The celestial choir is grooving to the beat in Menken and Slater’s joyful noise...

Review: HAIRSPRAY at Fulton Theatre


by Rich Mehrenberg - April 13, 2026

You can’t stop the beat at the Fulton Theatre! Their current production of Hairspray is bringing fun, energy, and lots of laughs to downtown Lancaster. Fulton’s colorful revival of this iconic musical appeals to generations from the 60s to 2026 with its talented performers, infectious spirit, an...

Review: INTO THE WOODS at EPAC


by Rich Mehrenberg - April 13, 2026

Be careful what you wish for at Ephrata Performing Arts Center! Into the Woods, their now-running production, opens with familiar fairytales, including those of Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, and Jack and the Giant Beanstalk, but these light-hearted stories quickly turn much darker. ...

Past Shows

DeSales University Dance Ensemble Concert 2026
DeSales University Dance Ensemble Concert 2026
Mar 20 – Mar 22, 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...

Rhinoceros
Rhinoceros
Feb 19 – Mar 1, 2026

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...

The Game's Afoot or Holmes for the Holidays
The Game's Afoot or Holmes for the Holidays
Nov 20 – Dec 7, 2025

Written by Ken LudwigDirector: Anne LewisSLEUTHING DOESN'T TAKE A HOLIDAYIt is Christmas Eve in Connecticut and William Gillette, recovering from an attempt on his life,...

Emerging Choreographers Concert 2025
Emerging Choreographers Concert 2025
Oct 23 – Oct 26, 2025

Artistic Director: Aleesa D. Tucker-ParksWHERE MOVEMENT BECOMES ARTAct 1 opens the 25-26 dance season on our Main Stage with the artistic and powerful choreography of...

The Fantasticks
The Fantasticks
Oct 9 – Oct 19, 2025

Book and Lyrics by Tom JonesMusic by Harvey SchmidtDirector: Jason King Jones | Musical Director: Vincent Trovato | Choreographer: Devon SinclairTRY TO REMEMBER YOUR FIRST LOVEIn...

Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike
Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike
Sep 25 – Oct 5, 2025

Written by Christopher DurangDirected by Megan BellwoarFAMILY DRAMA THAT ISN'T YOURSSonia and Vanya are two middle-aged siblings with no direction in life. After spending years...

Singin' in the Rain
Singin' in the Rain
Apr 24 – May 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
DeSales University Dance Ensemble Concert 2025
Mar 21 – Mar 23, 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
Feb 20 – Mar 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
Nov 21 – Dec 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
Emerging Choreographers Concert 2024
Nov 1 – Nov 3, 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
Oct 10 – Oct 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
Sep 26 – Oct 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
Apr 24 – May 5, 2024

Music and Lyrics by Lisa Lambert and Greg MorrisonBook by Bob Martin and Don McKellarDirected by Valerie JoyceMusical Direction by Nancy Moser Collins MilesChoreography by...

DeSales University Dance Ensemble Concert 2024
DeSales University Dance Ensemble Concert 2024
Mar 15 – Mar 17, 2024

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

Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella
Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella
Nov 29 – Dec 10, 2023

Music by Richard RodgersLyrics and Original Book by Oscar Hammerstein IINew book by Douglas Carter BeaneDirected by Amanda PasquiniMusical Direction by Rebecca PieperChoreography by Stephen...

ComedyHoliday Show
Emerging Choreographers Concert 2023
Emerging Choreographers Concert 2023
Nov 3 – Nov 6, 2023

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

Intimate Apparel
Intimate Apparel
Sep 27 – Oct 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
Oct 14 – Oct 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
Virtual Crumbs From the Table of Joy
Oct 23 – Oct 24, 2021

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
Sep 29 – Oct 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
Virtual Pride and Prejudice
Oct 9

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
May 15 – May 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
Pirates! Theodore Thud and the Quest for Weird Beard
Apr 17 – Apr 22, 2021

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
DeSales University Dance Ensemble Concert
Apr 10 – Apr 11, 2021

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...

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