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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

Hansel and Gretel
Hansel and Gretel
3/26 - 3/29/2026


Hansel and Gretel By Engelbert Humperdinck English Translation by Constance Bache Directed by Dr. Damian Savarino Conducted by Dr. Timothy Dixon Choreography by Gregg Hurley ...

Culmination '26 Spring Dance Concert


Culmination ’26: Spring Dance Concert Directed by Gregg Hurley Celebrate spring and the dance accomplishments of Messiah University’s theatre and dance department in an offering ...



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

Clue
Clue
11/13 - 11/23/2025


Clue Based on the screenplay by Jonathan Lynn Written by Sandy Rustin Additional Material by Hunter Foster and Eric Price Based on the Paramount Pictures ...

Nunsense
Nunsense
10/2 - 10/12/2025


Nunsense Book, Music and Lyrics by Dan Goggin Directed by Ed Cohn The Little Sisters of Hoboken, residents of Mt. St. Helens Convent and teachers ...

Culmination '25: Spring Dance Concert


Culmination ’25: Spring Dance Concert Directed by Gregg Hurley Celebrate spring and the dance accomplishments of Messiah University’s theatre and dance department in an offering ...

Anything Goes
Anything Goes
4/3 - 4/13/2025


Anything Goes Music and Lyrics by Cole Porter Original Book by P.G. Wodehouse & Guy Bolton and Howard Lindsay & Russel Crouse New Book by ...

Shoeless Joe: Musical theatre cabaret


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

Peter Rabbit and Me
Peter Rabbit and Me
1/24 - 1/26/2025


"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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