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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....

Review: JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR at Open Stage At The Forum


by Andrea Stephenson - March 21, 2026

The ensemble fills the space with an energy that is simply electric. They produce a wall of sound with wonderful harmonies....

Review: THE COMPLETE WORKS OF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE (ABRIDGE)[REVISED][AGAIN] at DreamWrights


by Sandra Harberger - March 16, 2026

The show opens by immediately breaking the fourth wall as the audience is introduced to our actors for the evening. Joseph and Andrew are lead by Ryan, a Shakespearean scholar with questionable credentials, and their goal is performing the entire canon of Shakespeare in one night. The energetic trio...

Review: SCHOOL OF ROCK at The Musical Box Theatre


by Sandra Harberger - March 16, 2026

Benjamin Eisenhouer performed Dewy Fin with the same energy and comedic style as that of Jack Black. He connected well with the students and his character development had you rooting for him in the end. Bethany Maylkh had strong performance as the stern principal with an inner love for rock. The son...

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 Orpheus Theatre


by Becky Winter - March 07, 2026

Little Women is a classic show written by Louisa May Alcott that has been a favorite to many over the years. Orpheus Theatre Company’s production is a reimagination by Katherine Campbell Rossi that breathes a new life into the classic....

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....

Past Shows

Poirot Investigates!
Poirot Investigates!
Apr 2 – Apr 18, 2021

POIROT INVESTIGATES!The Affair at the Victory Balladapted from the works of Agatha ChristieApril 2-18, 2021It is the brain, the little gray cells on which one...

Poirot Investigates! The Affair at the Victory Ball
Apr 2 – Apr 18, 2021

Poirot is on the case...again! In this original adaptation you'll see your favorite investigator solving his latest mystery at Open Stage....

Everyman
Everyman
Mar 5 – Mar 21, 2021

Everymanan online morality playdirected by Chris Gibson"Here begins a treatise how the high Father of Heaven sends Death to summon every creature to come and...

Kafka's Shorts
Kafka's Shorts
Jan 8 – Jan 24, 2021

Kafka's Shortsa streaming play experienceadapted by David Lee from the short stories of Franz KafkaJanuary 8-23, 2021Friday and Saturdays at 8:00pm EST.Sundays at 3:00pm EST.With...

A Christmas Carol
A Christmas Carol
Dec 18 – Jan 3, 2021

Due to the popularity of this timeless story, Open Stage will be extending the triumphant run of A CHRISTMAS CAROL through January 3!Get tickets at...

Poirot Investigates!
Poirot Investigates!
Nov 6 – Nov 22, 2020

Poirot Investigates!adapted from the works of Agatha ChristieNovember 6-22, 2020It is the brain, the little gray cells on which one must rely. One must seek...

Night of the Living Dead
Night of the Living Dead
Oct 28 – Oct 31, 2020

based on the screenplay by George Romero and John A. Russoadapted by Phillip Mann"They won't stay dead."Enter a world where the dead are returning to...

The Diary of Anne Frank
The Diary of Anne Frank
Jun 19

The Diary of Anne FrankPatrons can access the livestreamproduction on our website-https://www.openstagehbg.comBy Frances Goodrich and Albert Hacket.Adapted by Wendy Kesselman.Based on Anne Frank: The Diary...

An Iliad
An Iliad
May 28 – Jun 13, 2020

An Iliadby Lisa Peterson and Denis OHarestarring Thomas Weaver as The Poetoriginally produced by True North Theatre and directed by Brad DelzerHomers epic tale of...

Angels in America Online
Angels in America Online
Apr 17 – May 10, 2020

Angels in America ONLINEApril 17 - May 10*Any size donation to Open Stage will grant access.*Open Stage will live-stream both parts of Tony Kushners ANGELS...

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Apr 30 – May 10, 2020

Roald Dahls classic story of the destitute Charlie and his journey through the wild and wonderful Chocolate Factory run by eccentric candy maker Willy Wonka....

Amélie the Musical
Amélie the Musical
Feb 1 – Mar 8, 2020

Based on the award-winning French film, this charming musical shares the life of a shy, yet whimsically altruistic French waitress, Amlie. Follow her life journey...

Heathers the Musical: High School Edition
Heathers the Musical: High School Edition
Jan 9 – Jan 12, 2020

Heathers the Musical: High School Edition is the darkly delicious story of Veronica Sawyer, a teenage misfit who hustles her way into the most powerful...

A Christmas Carol
A Christmas Carol
Nov 23 – Dec 29, 2019

Harrisburgs seasonal favorite is celebrating 20 years of magic this holiday season. The exciting and gothic reimagining of Charles Dickens classic story follows Ebenezer Scrooge...

Playright Improv
Playright Improv
Dec 8 – Dec 29, 2019

Playright is a weekly once-in-a-lifetime improv showcase featuring long form improvisational comedy at it's finest. Sunday evenings, Open Stage's resident improv troupe, Scenery, performs and...

EFF Live! - Erotic Fan Fiction Live!
EFF Live! - Erotic Fan Fiction Live!
Oct 26 – Dec 28, 2019

Fanfiction (n)fiction written by a fan of, and featuring characters from, a particular TV series, movie, etc.Nerd culture has given us some amazing characters over...

Who's Holiday!
Who's Holiday!
Nov 16 – Dec 28, 2019

Whos Holiday! is a wildly funny and heartfelt comedy that tells the story of Cindy Lou Who as she recalls that Christmas Eve she first...

Lady Boy Sings the Yuletide Blues
Lady Boy Sings the Yuletide Blues
Dec 12 – Dec 17, 2019

Lady Boy Sings The YULETIDE Blues plays Thursday 12/12 at 10pm and Tuesday 12/17 at 7:30pm. Mister Treats takes on their earliest love and greatest...

Court Street Cookie Cabaret
Court Street Cookie Cabaret
Dec 14 – Dec 15, 2019

The kids of The Alsedek Theatre School bring joy, laughter, and (of course) COOKIES for an afternoon of variety acts! Presented on the brand new...

A Very Court Street Cabaret Christmas
A Very Court Street Cabaret Christmas
Dec 13 – Dec 14, 2019

Harrisburg's favorite cabaret is back! Featuring the most talented performers of the area. Christmas cheer, ugly sweaters, and mystery guests abound in this special holiday...

Lady Boy Sings the Blues
Lady Boy Sings the Blues
Nov 19 – Nov 27, 2019

Mister Treats takes on their earliest love and greatest enemy - musical theatre - in a rousing drag cabaret series. Is there space for queer...

Lady Boy Sings the Blues
Lady Boy Sings the Blues
Nov 19 – Nov 27, 2019

Mister Treats takes on their earliest love and greatest enemy - musical theatre - in a rousing drag cabaret series. Is there space for queer...

The Wolves
The Wolves
Feb 16 – Mar 10, 2019

The Wolves are a champion soccer team that play once a week during the winter in a nameless suburb. This staggering slice-of-life play was a...

Absolutely Freaked! - a rock show of Zappa's early works
Absolutely Freaked! - a rock show of Zappa's early works
Jan 10 – Jan 13, 2019

.Open Stage of Harrisburg and Joseph Osborne Productions invite you to join them for the world premiere of ABSOLUTELY FREAKED - an experiential rock concert...

A Christmas Carol
A Christmas Carol
Dec 1 – Dec 23, 2018

Harrisburg’s seasonal favorite returns in an all-new production this holiday season. A Christmas Carol returns to Open Stage in what has become a Harrisburg holiday...

A Very Court Street Cabaret Christmas!
A Very Court Street Cabaret Christmas!
Dec 14 – Dec 15, 2018

The CSC gang returns, and they're chock full of holiday cheer! Inspired by Christmas Specials of yore, Court Street will soar with your favorite seasonal...

Carrie the Musical
Carrie the Musical
Sep 29 – Oct 26, 2018

book by Lawrence D. Cohen lyrics by Dean Pitchford music by Michael Gore based on the novel by Stephen King September 29 - October 26,...

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