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Mr. Dickens' Hat
Mr. Dickens' Hat
11/21 - 12/8/2024


In Victorian London, it is the shortest day and the longest night of the year—the Winter Solstice, December 21. Mr. Dickens’ Hat tells the tale ...

The Nutcracker Reimagined
The Nutcracker Reimagined
12/6 - 12/14/2024


The Nutcracker and the Mouse King  was written in 1815 by E. T. A. Hoffman, but that was only the beginning. The tale so delighted ...

A Child's Christmas in Wales
A Child's Christmas in Wales
12/13 - 12/15/2024


In this original adaptation written by Dawn Ziviello, join    Dylan Thomas as he combines all of his most cherished memories of Christmas when he ...

A Steampunk Christmas Carol
A Steampunk Christmas Carol
12/6 - 12/15/2024


A Steampunk Christmas Carol Written & Directed by R.J. Lesch & Ashley Shade Byerts December 6 @ 7:30pm December 7 @ 7:30pm December 8 @ ...

CONEY ISLAND CHRISTMAS
CONEY ISLAND CHRISTMAS
12/6 - 12/15/2024


Coney Island Christmas  is a heartwarming holiday show for all ages and faiths. A young Jewish girl is, much to the chagrin of her immigrant ...

Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike


Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike A Comedy in the Grumbacher Studio January 17-19 & 23-26, 2025 WINNER of 2013 Tony Award® for BEST PLAY ...

Meteor Shower
Meteor Shower
2/14 - 2/16/2025


Corky and Norm are excited to host Gerald and Laura at their home in the valley outside Los Angeles to watch a once-in-a-lifetime meteor shower. ...

Puffs
Puffs
2/7 - 2/16/2025


Discover the hilarious and heartwarming story of the  Puff s , a group of magical students who, well… aren’t exactly heroes.  Puff s is a ...

The Children's Hour
The Children's Hour
2/20 - 3/2/2025


Based on an 1810 Scottish court case, Lillian Hellman’s first play is set at the struggling Wright-Dobie School for Girls. When the two administrators of ...

God of Carnage
God of Carnage
3/14 - 3/23/2025


God of Carnage A Dramatic Comedy in the Grumbacher Studio March 14-16 & 20-23, 2025 WINNER of 2009 Tony Award® for BEST PLAY A playground altercation ...

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time


Dive into the mind of Christopher Boone, a brilliant 15-year-old who sees the world in a truly unique way. When a neighborhood mystery leads him ...

Robin Hood
Robin Hood
3/18 - 4/8/2025


DeSales University’s Act 3 production of Robin Hood transports audiences of all ages to the enchanting Sherwood Forest, a mystical place where we watch the ...

The Neverending Story
The Neverending Story
4/25 - 5/4/2025


Enter the magical world of Fantasia, where a young boy named Bastian discovers the power of imagination and bravery in his quest to save a ...

We'll Get Back to You
We'll Get Back to You
4/25 - 5/10/2025


A job interview gone-so-wrong-it’s-right play The East Coast Premiere  By Rob Bell, one of Time Magazine's Top 100 Most Influential People In The World Viva's ...

The Savannah Sipping Society


The Savannah Sipping Society A Comedy in the Grumbacher Studio May 2-4 & 8-11, 2025 In this delightful, laugh-a-minute comedy, four unique Southern women, all ...

Little Women the Broadway musical


LITTLE WOMEN The Musical A Musical in the Grumbacher Studio August 8-10 & 14-17, 2025 Based on Louisa May Alcott's life,  Little Women  follows the ...

The WONDER in ALICE
The WONDER in ALICE
9/26 - 10/5/2025


Alice lives in a world without rhyme, without rhythm, and  definitely  without music. But when she discovers a magic music box, she frees a cast ...

Agatha Christies’ Murder on the Orient Express


Step aboard the legendary Orient Express and join Hercule Poirot as he faces one of his most confounding cases yet! This thrilling Agatha Christie mystery ...



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Review: 'TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS at Little Theatre Of Mechanicsburg


by Andrea Stephenson - December 01, 2024

The cast, crew, and creative team of ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas at Little Theatre of Mechanicsburg present a show that is full of heart and hope, bringing light, life, and warmth to the stage....

Review: HAMILTON at Hershey Theatre


by Rich Mehrenberg - November 29, 2024

This production retains the same charm and value as what I have seen before, while adding a few additional tweaks to make it special. ...

Review: WHO'S HOLIDAY! at Open Stage


by Sandra Harberger - November 24, 2024

Open Stage is presenting “Who’s Holiday!” from November 23rd to December 22nd under the direction of Chris Gibson and starring the talented Rachel Landon. Rachel Landon’s portrayal of adult Sally Who is hilarious, raw, and outrageous. After five years, she has honed her craft! She speaks flawlessly ...

Review: A DOG'S LIFE at Hanover Little Theatre


by Andrea Stephenson - November 22, 2024

What did our critic think of A DOG'S LIFE at Hanover Little Theatre?...

Review: THE MUSICAL COMEDY MURDERS OF 1940 at Oyster Mill Playhouse


by Rich Mehrenberg - November 18, 2024

In summary, The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940 was a great introduction to Oyster Mill.  I look forward to getting back to this venue soon....

Review: FROZEN at Fulton Theatre


by Rich Mehrenberg - November 16, 2024

Fulton’s Frozen brings imagination, creativity, and positivity to the Lancaster stage.  Buy your tickets to this spectacle sooner rather than later....

Review: IRVING BERLIN'S WHITE CHRISTMAS at Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre


by Jason Davis - November 12, 2024

As the holiday season swings into full gear, the Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre has opened its doors to one of the most beloved Christmas musicals of all time: Irving Berlin’s White Christmas. This spectacular production, directed by Amy Marie McCleary, serves up a delightful mix of holiday cheer, dazzl...

Review: INTO THE WOODS at Theatre Harrisburg


by Andrea Stephenson - November 11, 2024

Into the Woods is one of this reviewer’s favorite shows, and the caliber of talent, intensity of emotion, and connections among the cast members make this production stand out....

Review: WINTER WONDERLAND at Magic And Wonder Dinner Theatre


by Rich Mehrenberg - November 10, 2024

Winter Wonderland is an excellent show for both locals and those visiting out of town.  It has great effects and will be appreciated by families and magic lovers of all ages.  I recommend adding tickets to your Christmas list!...

Review: THE LARAMIE PROJECT at DreamWrights


by Sandra Harberger - November 09, 2024

DreamWrights is presenting the award winning play, “Laramie Project,” from November 7th to 10th under the direction of Rodd Robertson. The 22 cast members for “Laramie Project” used simple costume changes with a minimal set design to portray 78 different characters in a series of interviews between ...



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