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MESSIAH UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT OF THEATRE AND DANCE

Miller Theater - Climenhaga Building, Messiah University, One University Avenue, Mechanicsburg PA 17055
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055

Upcoming Shows

Hansel and Gretel
Hansel and Gretel
Mar 26 – Mar 29, 2026

Hansel and GretelBy Engelbert HumperdinckEnglish Translation by Constance BacheDirected by Dr. Damian SavarinoConducted by Dr. Timothy DixonChoreography by Gregg HurleyThis magical opera, based on the...

Culmination '26 Spring Dance Concert
Culmination '26 Spring Dance Concert
Apr 17 – Apr 18, 2026

Culmination ’26: Spring Dance ConcertDirected by Gregg HurleyCelebrate spring and the dance accomplishments of Messiah University’s theatre and dance department in an offering of favorite...



Review: LOVE, LOSS, AND WHAT I WORE at Oyster Mill Playhouse


by Andrea Stephenson - March 07, 2026

The production of Love, Loss, and What I Wore is full of heart, inviting the audience to laugh and cry with them. It is just the type of play the world needs right now to remind us how important the little things in life really are....

Review: LITTLE WOMEN at The Orepheus Theatre


by Becky Winter - March 07, 2026

What did our critic think of LITTLE WOMEN at The Orepheus Theatre?...

Review: KING LEAR at Gamut Theatre


by Andrea Stephenson - March 07, 2026

Gamut Theatre Company’s production of King Lear is dark and intensely emotional. Audiences will find the performances and creative and technical elements enthralling....

Review: THE SHARK IS BROKEN at Fulton Theatre


by Jason Davis - March 03, 2026

The Fulton Theatre has mounted a confident, engaging production of The Shark is Broken, running February 27 through March 22, 2026. Written by Ian Shaw and Joseph Nixon, the Olivier Award-nominated play pulls back the curtain on the filming of the 1975 classic Jaws, placing audiences on the deck of ...

Review: THE TIME OF YOUR LIFE at Carlisle Theatre Players On High


by Andrea Stephenson - March 01, 2026

The cast and creative team at Carlisle Theatre have put together a production that is as relevant today as it was in the 30s. If you enjoy interesting characters in a slice of life production, The Time of Your Life is the show for you....

Review: THE COMPLETE WORKS OF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE (ABRIDGED) [REVISED] [AGAIN] at LTM


by Andrea Stephenson - February 28, 2026

The chemistry between these three actors as they navigate the whirlwind script is superb. In times when it seems like there is little to laugh about, performances like this, which remind us to find moments of delight and laughter, are essential....

Review: WITCHES!? IN SALEM?! at TAFE: Theatre Arts For Everyone


by Sandra Harberger - February 23, 2026

This is a high energy show with an almost improv feel with lots of physical comedy. Many cast members were tasked with playing multiple parts, and I was impressed as always with their talent at creating a completely different character with a separate set of mannerisms, voices, and running gags. Som...

Review: YOU'RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN at Keystone Theatrics


by Rich Mehrenberg - February 17, 2026

The Sunday funnies leap from page to stage as Keystone Theatrics presents You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown. This fluffy show is full of cheer and catchy songs...

Review: AND THEN THERE WERE NONE at Fulton Theatre


by Rich Mehrenberg - February 16, 2026

For those who enjoy the suspense and satisfaction of solving a murder mystery, Fulton Theatre’s And Then There Were None is the show to see. The production skews the norms of traditional theatre, presenting audiences with a game to be played rather than a story to be experienced...

Review: MISERY at Susquehanna Stage


by Jason Davis - February 16, 2026

Susquehanna Stage’s production of Misery is a gripping and unexpectedly funny ride, thanks to standout performances, inventive design, and innovative direction....

Past Shows

Clue
Clue
Nov 13 – Nov 23, 2025

ClueBased on the screenplay by Jonathan LynnWritten by Sandy RustinAdditional Material by Hunter Foster and Eric PriceBased on the Paramount Pictures Motion PictureBased on the...

Nunsense
Nunsense
Oct 2 – Oct 12, 2025

NunsenseBook, Music and Lyrics by Dan GogginDirected by Ed CohnThe Little Sisters of Hoboken, residents of Mt. St. Helens Convent and teachers at the school,...

Culmination '25: Spring Dance Concert
Culmination '25: Spring Dance Concert
May 2 – May 3, 2025

Culmination ’25: Spring Dance ConcertDirected by Gregg HurleyCelebrate spring and the dance accomplishments of Messiah University’s theatre and dance department in an offering of favorite...

Anything Goes
Anything Goes
Apr 3 – Apr 13, 2025

Anything GoesMusic and Lyrics by Cole PorterOriginal Book by P.G. Wodehouse & Guy Boltonand Howard Lindsay & Russel CrouseNew Book by Timothy Crouse & John...

Shoeless Joe: Musical theatre cabaret
Shoeless Joe: Musical theatre cabaret
Mar 1 – Mar 2, 2025

Shoeless Joe: A Musical Cabaret A New Cabaret every time! Uniquely Built for Each New Cast.Directed by Susan HurleyMarch 1 at 8:00 p.m.March 2 at...

Peter Rabbit and Me
Peter Rabbit and Me
Jan 24 – Jan 26, 2025

"Peter Rabbit and Me" Written by Aurand Harris Directed by Ed Cohn Poorman Black Box Theater, Climenhaga Building at Messiah University Messiah University

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