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BIRD-IN-HAND STAGE

2760 Old Philadelphia Pike, Bird-in-Hand, PA 17505
Bird-in-Hand, PA 17505



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. ...

Review: TINY BEAUTIFUL THINGS at Little Theatre Of Mechanicsburg


by Andrea Stephenson - April 11, 2026

Tiny Beautiful Things is a beautiful play that speaks to the human condition. Little Theatre of Mechanicsburg has created a lovely production that draws the audience in and reminds us that even in our darkest times there is reason to hope....

Review: OKLAHOMA! at Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre


by Rich Mehrenberg - March 29, 2026

What did our critic think of OKLAHOMA! at Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre?...

Review: TINA: THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL at Hershey Theatre


by Rich Mehrenberg - March 25, 2026

After a year hiatus, the Broadway Series returns to the Hershey Theatre loud and proud with Tina: The Tina Turner Musical. The show is a triumphant celebration of the iconic singer and the struggles that she overcome during her accomplished life....

Review: PLAY ON! at Hanover Little Theatre


by Andrea Stephenson - March 22, 2026

The entire cast and creative team of Hanover Little Theatre’s Play On! deserve wild applause for this production. It is relatable and hilarious....

Past Shows

The Christmas Tree Ship
The Christmas Tree Ship
Oct 28 – Jan 1, 2022

A ship. A storm. And a Christmas tale of heroic proportions. This heart-warming inspirational new musical is based on the true story of Herman Schuenemann,...

Comedy Jubilee
Comedy Jubilee
May 22 – Jan 2, 2021

Ready to ride a riotous wave of nostalgia? This high energy variety show will have you laughing all the way. Kick back, relax, and enjoy...

Josiah for President, the Musical
Josiah for President, the Musical
Apr 2 – Oct 23, 2020

After throwing in the towel on his presidential campaign, former Congressman Mark Stedman meets Josiah Stoltzfus and learns more from the Amish farmer in a...

Our Plain & Simple Life – as told by the Yoders
Our Plain & Simple Life – as told by the Yoders
Apr 16 – Oct 17, 2020

Simon and Eliza Yoder were married 50 years ago. Join them in the living room of their Amish farmhouse for a conversation about their plain...

Ryan & Friends
Ryan & Friends
Aug 8 – Oct 17, 2020

Your whole family will be rolling in the aisles when Ryan takes the stage with a colorful cast of friends that includes Jeffrey, a witty...

Ryan & Friends: Comedy Calamity
Ryan & Friends: Comedy Calamity
Apr 8 – Oct 17, 2020

Your whole family will be rolling in the aisles when Ryan takes the stage with a colorful cast of friends that includes Jeffrey, a witty...

Steven Courtney’s Bag of Dreams
Steven Courtney’s Bag of Dreams
Jun 3 – Aug 15, 2020

Gather the kids and get your giggles on! Laugh and sing along when Steven Courtney and his band take to the stage in this highly...

Magic & Wonder: A Magical Merry Christmas
Magic & Wonder: A Magical Merry Christmas
Nov 6 – Jan 1, 2020

Join Brett and his cast in a heartwarming new show for the holiday season. Family and friends of all ages will enjoy the illusions, comedy,...

Magic & Wonder: A Magical Merry Christmas – Holiday Wishes Come True
Magic & Wonder: A Magical Merry Christmas – Holiday Wishes Come True
Nov 6 – Jan 1, 2020

Join Brett and his cast in a heartwarming new show for the holiday season. Family and friends of all ages will enjoy the illusions, comedy,...

A Bird-in-Hand Christmas to Remember
A Bird-in-Hand Christmas to Remember
Oct 30 – Dec 28, 2019

Christmas Day approaches and uncertainty reigns in the beautiful village of Paradise. Matthew and Mary, the new owners of a thrift store, face seemingly insurmountable...

A Bird-in-Hand Christmas to Remember – Our Day in Paradise
A Bird-in-Hand Christmas to Remember – Our Day in Paradise
Oct 30 – Dec 23, 2019

In this live holiday musical, Matthew and Mary face unforeseen challenges as the new owners of a thrift shop and caregivers for an elderly parent...

Magic & Wonder: IMAGINE
Magic & Wonder: IMAGINE
Apr 17 – Oct 26, 2019

Inspired by Jules Verne, Harry Houdini, the Beatles and others who reimagined the world, master illusionist Brett A. Myers and his talented cast explore the...

Stolen
Stolen
May 1 – Oct 23, 2019

A small Pennsylvania town is shaken when Zack Fisher, the infant son of a prominent Amish family, is kidnapped. Accusations fly. Although everyone comes under...

Stolen, the Musical – A Light-Hearted WHODUNIT
Stolen, the Musical – A Light-Hearted WHODUNIT
May 1 – Oct 23, 2019

A small Pennsylvania community is shaken when the infant son of a prominent Amish farmer is kidnapped. Based on Wanda Brunstetter’s best selling Daughters of...

The Magic & Wonder of Christmas
The Magic & Wonder of Christmas
Nov 7 – Jan 1, 2019

Experience a unique show celebrating the Christmas Season. Brett and his cast combine amazing illusions and heartwarming comedy with the best of the holiday spirit...

A Christmas TO Remember
A Christmas TO Remember
Nov 6 – Dec 29, 2018

As the owners of a thrift store, Matthew and Mary are facing unforeseen challenges while caring for an elderly parent. Intriguing characters and unique situations...

Magic & Wonder: Dream
Magic & Wonder: Dream
Apr 18 – Oct 27, 2018

Inspired by the idea that magic can move outside the limits of reality, Brett creates a whimsical world where you can experience whatever you can...

The Home Game
The Home Game
Mar 27 – Oct 27, 2018

Levi must choose between his father’s expectation of an Amish life and his own deepest dreams of playing baseball in the major leagues. Filled with...

Our Christmas Dinner
Our Christmas Dinner
Nov 7 – Dec 30, 2017

Create a new holiday memory that will be fun for the whole family when Our Christmas Dinner returns to the Bird-in-Hand Stage. Expect the unexpected...

The Magic & Wonder of Christmas
The Magic & Wonder of Christmas
Nov 7 – Dec 30, 2017

Sensational Holiday Fun for All Ages! Experience a new, unique show specifically for the Christmas season. Brett and his cast combine amazing illusions and heartwarming...

Mennonite Girls Can Cook
Mennonite Girls Can Cook
May 3 – Oct 28, 2017

Watch the excitement, confusion, and just plain frantic fun that erupts when a small town cable cooking show, hosted by two Mennonite women, attracts the...

The Magic & Wonder Show
The Magic & Wonder Show
Apr 18 – Oct 28, 2017

Returning for the 2017 season, illusionist Brett A. Myers will amaze and astound you, make you laugh and make you think. Experience a theatrical event...

Half-Stitched
Half-Stitched
Jun 7 – Sep 2, 2017

Find out what could possibly go wrong when an Amish widow decides to teach a small weekend quilting class as this hit musical returns to...

Our Christmas Dinner
Our Christmas Dinner
Nov 11 – Dec 31, 2016

Create a new holiday memory that will be fun for the whole family when Our Christmas Dinner debuts. Expect the unexpected when an unlikely mix...

The Confession
The Confession
May 5 – Jul 14, 2016

Treat yourself to an inspiring story when The Confession returns to the Bird-in-Hand Stage. Based on Beverly Lewis’s trilogy, and adapted for the stage by...

Josiah for President
Josiah for President
Apr 1 – Nov 28, 2015

When former Congressman Mark Stedman throws in the towel on his presidential campaign, his only choice is to return to his home state and decide...

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