Central Pennsylvania Theater Reviews: Best Shows & Critic Recommendations

Review: MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS at DreamWrights
by Sandra Harberger - November 02, 2025

DreamWrights presents “Murder on the Orient Express” from October 31st to November 9th under the direction of Rodd Robertson. Jay Schmuck’s portrayal of the Belgian detective, Hercule Poirot, was excellent....

Review: THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW at Susquehanna Stage
by Jason Davis - October 28, 2025

What did our critic think of THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW at Susquehanna Stage?...

Review: DECEIVED at Fulton Theatre
by Rich Mehrenberg - October 27, 2025

Fulton Theatre is going all in this Halloween season.  Not only do they have the creepy Jekyll and Hyde on the mainstage, but they are doubling down with the suspenseful thriller, Deceived on the fourth floor....

Review: FIELD OF SCREAMS Is Nightmare Fuel in the Best Possible Way
by Nathan Johnson - October 21, 2025

There's a reason Field of Screams is consistently ranked among the best by USA Today, The Travel Channel, TIME Magazine, Newsweek, Cosmopolitan and more. This is hands down the BEST haunted attraction I have ever seen—and I've seen a lot!...

Review: THE 39 STEPS at Twin Valley Players Colonnade
by Andrea Stephenson - October 20, 2025

This is the third production this reviewer has seen performed by Twin Valley Players, and each production has offered audiences an evening of tremendous talent and entertainment. You do not want to miss any of their upcoming productions....

Review: PARADE at EPAC
by Rich Mehrenberg - October 19, 2025

on’t come to Parade expecting easy answers or a fairy tale ending.  It is based on real-life events, and real-life is messy.  However, if you want a show that explores themes of bigotry and injustice, then this is for you.  Playing now through November 1st...

Review: THE LION, THE WITCH, AND THE WARDROBE at TAFE: Theatre Arts For Everyone
by Sandra Harberger - October 18, 2025

TAFE introduces you to Narnia by walking you through the wardrobe. You meet young Lucy (Madalynn Richard), Edmund (Mason Damon), Peter (Kade Junk), and Susan (Faith Brown) as they discover the magical world of talking animals, witches, and winter that never ends. Karen Leclaire was excellent in her ...

Review: GHOST: THE MUSICAL at Hershey Area Playhouse
by Becky Winter - October 17, 2025

What did our critic think of GHOST: THE MUSICAL at Hershey Area Playhouse?...

Review: DRACULA at Carlisle Theatre
by Andrea Stephenson - October 16, 2025

This production of Dracula at Carlisle Theatre engages the imagination in a deliciously spine-chilling way. It is the perfect show for audiences who enjoy the thrill of the unknown and who are intrigued by the mysteries of the night....

Review: SHEAR MADNESS at Keystone Theatrics At The Playhouse At Allenberry
by Andrea Stephenson - October 13, 2025

Every performance is sure to be completely dynamic and hilarious. The ensemble cast is top-notch, bringing charisma, comedy, and impeccable improv skills to the stage in Shear Madness....

Review: THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION at The Belmont Theatre
by Jason Davis - October 13, 2025

What did our critic think of THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION at The Belmont Theatre? The Belmont Theatre’s production of The Shawshank Redemption is a commendable community theater effort, offering a thoughtful and heartfelt adaptation of Stephen King’s classic....

Review: JEKYLL & HYDE: THE MUSICAL at Fulton Theatre
by Jason Davis - October 13, 2025

What did our critic think of JEKYLL & HYDE: THE MUSICAL at Fulton Theatre? The Fulton Theatre’s production of Jekyll & Hyde: The Musical is a masterclass in theatrical artistry, showcasing remarkable talent both on and off the stage. From the haunting streets of Victorian London brought to life by s...

Review: MORIARTY: A NEW SHERLOCK HOLMES ADVENTURE at Little Theatre Of Mechanicsburg
by Andrea Stephenson - October 13, 2025

Visit ltmpa.com to get your tickets and join Holmes and Watson for an evening of mystery, intrigue, and laughter in Ken Ludwig’s Moriarty: A New Sherlock Holmes Adventure....

Review: DRACULA: A COMEDY OF TERRORS at Open Stage
by Andrea Stephenson - October 06, 2025

The character of Dracula was popularized by the 1897 Gothic novel by Bram Stoker. Since then, the vampire Dracula has captured the imaginations of generations. Countless stories, movies, and plays have explored this character from a variety of angles. ...

Review: THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW at Gettysburg Community Theatre
by Andrea Stephenson - October 04, 2025

With its nod to science fiction and B horror movies, The Rocky Horror Show is the perfect way to celebrate spooky season, so get your tickets and get ready for an evening of high-energy entertainment....

Review: THE REVOLUTIONISTS at Gamut Theatre
by Andrea Stephenson - October 03, 2025

The Revolutionists is an intensely funny, creative, and emotional show with a cast and production team that fully deserve a full-house every single night....

Review: A CHORUS LINE at Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre
by Rich Mehrenberg - September 28, 2025

A half-century later, A Chorus Line remains one singular sensation!  Grab some tickets and see for yourself, now through November 1st....

Review: THE WONDER IN ALICE at DreamWrights
by Sandra Harberger - September 28, 2025

DreamWrights presents the world premiere of “The Wonder in Alice” from September 26th to October 5th under the direction of Gregory DeCandia. This unique adaptation of “Alice in Wonderland” was written by local playwright, Kate Brennan, and conceptualized by Gregory DeCandia. DreamWrights took an ar...

Review: A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER at Theatre Harrisburg
by Andrea Stephenson - September 14, 2025

For an evening of beautiful harmonies, gorgeous solos, entertaining characters, and sheer hilarity, get your tickets for Theatre Harrisburg’s production of A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder....

Review: DRIVING MISS DAISY at Fulton Theatre
by Rich Mehrenberg - September 13, 2025

While Driving Miss Daisy will never match the stagecraft extravaganza of an Andrew Lloyd Weber musical nor the plot complexities of Arthur Miller, it is very effective at what it does....

Review: COME TOGETHER: A CELEBRATION OF THE BEATLES at Open Stage
by Andrea Stephenson - September 08, 2025

This electric production will have you clapping, singing along, and dancing in your seats. Get your tickets now!...

Review: YOU'RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN at Hanover Little Theatre
by Andrea Stephenson - September 07, 2025

If you could use an infusion of nostalgia and joy in your weekend, get your tickets for You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown at Hanover Little Theatre through September 14....

Review: GOD OF CARNAGE at EPAC
by Rich Mehrenberg - September 07, 2025

God of Carnage tells the story of two couples brought together by their children’s playground fracas.  Soon, civility goes out the window, and a heck of a lot more goes on the floor....

Review: MISERY at Oyster Mill Playhouse
by Andrea Stephenson - September 06, 2025

This trio of actors are well-matched, creating a chemistry on stage that elevates the performance, making it feel so real that the audience audibly reacts....

Review: SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD at Carlisle Theatre Players On High
by Andrea Stephenson - September 05, 2025

If you’re looking for an evening that will leave you with a full heart and a feeling of the interconnectedness of the world, check out Songs for a New World at Carlisle Theatre....