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Always... Patsy Cline
Jun 4 – Jun 7, 2026

Always... Patsy Cline, directed by Michelle Tattenbaum, is a tribute to one of country music's most beloved voices. Inspired by the real-life friendship between Patsy...

A Night with Janis Joplin
Jun 18 – Jun 21, 2026

A Night with Janis Joplin traces the journey of the legendary rock icon from her small-town Texas roots to international stardom. The production celebrates the...

Good Vibrations: A Celebration of The Beach Boys
Jun 27

Good Vibrations: A Celebration of The Beach Boys brings the timeless sounds of summer to the Mount Gretna Playhouse for one night only. The show...

Murder at Ackerton Manor
Jul 9 – Jul 12, 2026

Murder at Ackerton Manor, directed by Alex Keiper, is the American Premiere of a fast-paced comedic mystery inspired by Agatha Christie. When the notorious Roger...

Puppy Pals LIVE (as seen on America's Got Talent)
Jul 16

Puppy Pals LIVE, as seen on America's Got Talent, brings a family-friendly show to the Mount Gretna Playhouse featuring rescued dogs performing stunts and tricks....

HAIR
Jul 23 – Aug 2, 2026

HAIR, the Grammy and Tony Award-winning musical that defined a generation, closes Gretna Theatre's 99th Anniversary Season at the Mount Gretna Playhouse. Directed by Producing...

Broadway's Best: A Night of Musical Showstoppers
Aug 21 – Aug 22, 2026

Broadway's Best: A Night of Musical Showstoppers closes out Gretna Theatre's 99th Anniversary Season at the Mount Gretna Playhouse. The two-night event features powerhouse vocalists...



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....

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