Act 3 DeSales University

by Sandra Harberger - June 20, 2026

Peter Pan is famous for never growing up and bringing Wendy and her brothers to Neverland to stop the ruthless Captain Hook. In Peter Pan and Mary, we go back many years and meet Mary, Wendy’s mother. Hope Lowry, as Peter Pan, portrayed this well-loved character as confident and adventurous, and...

by Andrea Stephenson - June 14, 2026

Often billed as a comedy, this play contains a wealth of witty dialogue, but is, at its heart, a poignant exploration of the resilience of these women and their relationships with one another. HLT has created a touching, beautiful production....

by Andrea Stephenson - June 13, 2026

From the very first note of the “Prologue” the cast captures the audience’s attention with their gorgeous vocals. There are so many relatable moments in this production, all of which are brilliantly performed....

by Sandra Harberger - June 13, 2026

Our narrator, the greek god Hermes, was portrayed by Moses Banks. She showcased her powerful vocals and brought some sass into the character of Hermes. Ray Baer portrayed the soft and sensitive side of Orpheus as he tried to save Eurydice from the underworld. Joy Ellis portrayed Eurydice with spunk,...

by Becky Winter - June 13, 2026

What did our critic think of THE GUY WHO DIDN'T LIKE MUSICALS at Orpheus Theatre?...

by Sandra Harberger - June 06, 2026

Our narrator, the greek god Hermes, was portrayed by Elijah Barlett. His strong vocals and charisma gets our attention and introduces us to the tragedy of Orpheus and Eurydice. In addition to acting and singing, Jacob Cunningham, played the guitar as well for his performance of Orpheus. Caitlin Shor...

by Andrea Stephenson - June 06, 2026

The entire cast clearly enjoys their work on this production, which comes through in the energy they put into their characters....

by Rich Mehrenberg - May 31, 2026

Choir Boy might best be described as a play with music.  There are multiple songs throughout the show.  The members of the student choir have remarkable harmony together.  The vocals were lush.  To be honest, the singing in this production was as good or better than some of the recent Ephrata mu...

by Andrea Stephenson - May 30, 2026

This production of Sweeney Todd at Little Theatre of Mechanicsburg is the perfect mix of comedy and spine-tingling horror. The intimate setting at LTM suits the atmosphere of the show, making the audience feel as though they are part of the story....

by Andrea Stephenson - May 24, 2026

The production of The Boys in the Band at Open Stage may be one of the most emotionally intense performances of the season. The two-hour run time doesn’t feel nearly that long as the actors breathe life into the characters and their stories....