Central Pennsylvania Theater Reviews: Best Shows & Critic Recommendations Page 20

BWW Review: GREASE at Allenberry Playhouse
by Marakay Rogers - July 20, 2021

What can you say about a show that's been around for fifty years and shows no signs of slowing down? You know GREASE. Whether from the original show, the film, or the revised stage version that adds the big movie songs, it's in your head and you might just know and love all the words. Jim Jacobs and...

BWW Review: WORKING at Gettysburg Community Theatre
by Andrea Stephenson - July 17, 2021

The entire cast and crew of Gettysburg Community Theatre’s production of Working do a wonderful job of creating an engaging and inspiring performance. Visit www.gettysburgcommunitytheatre.org to get your tickets before it’s too late, and check out their other upcoming shows!...

BWW Review: I LOVE YOU, YOU'RE PERFECT, NOW CHANGE at Gretna Theatre
by Rich Mehrenberg - July 15, 2021

I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change is great summer fun at the Gretna Theatre. A modest four-person, four instrument, one set show is jam-packed with relatable jokes and tunes about all stages of romance-the good, the bad, and the ugly!...

BWW Review: THUMBELINA at Gamut Theatre Group
by Andrea Stephenson - July 15, 2021

Thumbelina is truly a family-friendly show that will delight audiences of all ages. Join the Popcorn Hat Players at Gamut Theatre for this adorable production. Tickets and show information can be found at www.gamuttheatre.org....

BWW Review: SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD at Oyster Mill Playhouse
by Andrea Stephenson - July 11, 2021

This show is a wonderful reminder that, even in times when we feel isolated and alone in our struggles, we all face times of uncertainty and difficult decisions. This show will bring audience a feeling of strength and hope that is sorely needed these days....

BWW Review: CAROLE KING'S TAPESTRY LIVE at Open Stage
by Andrea Stephenson - July 10, 2021

Open Stage opens their 36th season “Breaking Through” with Carole King’s Tapestry Live. Performers Rachel Landon, Carly Lafferty, and Stacey Werner, with director Stuart Landon and music director Nicholas Werner, take on the songs of Tapestry in a nostalgic, high-energy, emotional show that will hav...

BWW Review: TOGETHER, WE CELEBRATE at Fulton Theatre
by Rich Mehrenberg - July 09, 2021

The Fulton Theatre dips their toe back into the water of live theater with their current production, Together, We Celebrate. The musical concert serves as an appetizer for what is sure to come in the months ahead. We look forward to a time when audiences feel more comfortable attending and theaters ...

BWW Review: BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre
by Rich Mehrenberg - June 27, 2021

While it might not yet be quite Broadway-ready, Dutch Apple’s production is still a good time....

BWW Review: THE VIRTUAL FAMILY at TAFE-Theatre Arts For Everyone
by Andrea Stephenson - June 26, 2021

Throughout the performance, the cast brings out the complex relationship between people and technology—our dependence on it, our frustrations with it, and our need to sometimes separate ourselves from it. This family friendly show will have audiences laughing out-loud in their own living rooms....

BWW Review: THE GREAT DUBOIS at Gretna Theatre
by Jason Davis - June 25, 2021

Is it a circus, vaudeville act, dance show, or stand-up comedy? Whatever you want to call it, The Great DuBois performance at Gretna Theatre is highly entertaining and wonderful for the whole family....

BWW Review: WEST SIDE STORY: SCHOOL EDITION at DreamWrights Center For Community Arts And Weary Arts Group
by Andrea Stephenson - June 19, 2021

There are so many wonderful moments in this show, it is sometimes hard to remember that the cast is so young. DreamWrights and Weary Arts Group have put together a tremendous production of West Side Story: School Edition. Visit www.dreamwrights.org for ticket information....

BWW Review: THE BOYS IN THE BAND at EPAC
by Rich Mehrenberg - June 17, 2021

Overall, The Boys In The Band is a very solid piece.  It will make you laugh.  It will make you think.  It is a great contribution to Pride Month and an excellent return to glory for the EPAC company....

BWW Review: NOISES OFF at Susquehanna Stage
by Jason Davis - June 14, 2021

What is more entertaining, the performance on stage or the dramedy behind the scenes? Inspired by watching one of his own productions from backstage, playwright Michael Frayn's Noises Off provides the audience with a glimpse of the chaos that occurs during rehearsals and the potential pitfalls happe...

BWW Review: HAMLET at Gamut Theatre
by Andrea Stephenson - June 05, 2021

Gamut Theatre’s Free Shakespeare in the Park (FSIP) has been a staple in the Harrisburg community for 28 years! This year’s production is Hamlet, adapted by Melissa H. Nicholson and J. Clark Nicholson with the unique interpretation Gamut Theatre is known for....

BWW Review: THE LAST FIVE YEARS at Oyster Mill Playhouse
by Andrea Stephenson - June 04, 2021

All of the performers meet the challenges of this musical beautifully. It is a wonderfully unique experience to be able to watch both casts, as each actor brings a different interpretation to the characters....

BWW Review: OVER THE RAINBOW - THE SONGS OF JUDY GARLAND at Open Stage Of Harrisburg
by Marakay Rogers - June 01, 2021

Hey, we see you. That ticket to the WIZARD OF OZ singalong. That flying monkeys T-shirt. You with the porcelain collector edition ruby slippers. And you - the one who still says Friends of Dorothy. And you - the one with the complete soundtrack to the 1954 A STAR IS BORN, we see you too. Oh, the clG...

BWW Review: LONE STAR at Gettysburg Community Theatre
by Andrea Stephenson - May 22, 2021

Lone Star is a heartfelt exploration of life in a small town, family ties, and our innate need to fit in and to hold onto those identities that we believe define us. Lone Star takes the stage in person and virtually at Gettysburg Community Theatre this weekend only....

BWW Review: LAUNDRY AND BOURBON at Gettysburg Community Theatre
by Andrea Stephenson - May 14, 2021

The show is filled with a wonderful mix of poignancy and humor, and the actors in Gettysburg Community Theatre’s production of Laundry and Bourbon handle it masterfully under the direction of Buff Wills. Audiences have the opportunity to experience Laundry and Bourbon online and in person at Gettysb...

BWW Review: FIDELIO at TAFE-Theatre Arts For Everyone
by Andrea Stephenson - May 09, 2021

Take a journey into a fairy tale world with TAFE (Theatre Arts for Everyone) and the cast of Fidelio. Fidelio is a show with a wonderful message for audiences of all ages....

BWW Review: THE ADVENTURES OF LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD at Gamut Theatre Group
by Andrea Stephenson - May 07, 2021

There is something in this production of The Adventure of Little Red Riding Hood for everyone. The Campbell family has excellent comedic timing. The dialogue and song lyrics are hilarious, with jokes for all ages....

BWW Review: ON YOUR FEET at Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre
by Rich Mehrenberg - April 26, 2021

My recommendation is to 'get on your feet' and run to the Dutch Apple Box Office before this show sells out!...

BWW Review: THE LAST FIVE YEARS at Gettysburg Community Theatre
by Andrea Stephenson - April 17, 2021

Gettysburg Community Theatre presents The Last Five Years April 16-24. The show is filled with amazing music and beautiful moments....

BWW Review: 2 BY STRINDBERG: THE STRONGER AND THE OUTCAST at Gamut Theatre Group
by Andrea Stephenson - April 09, 2021

In tackling two of Strindberg’s one act plays in “Two by Strindberg: The Stronger and The Outcast”, Gamut Theatre brings to light the value in facing the worldviews that created those stories as well as the ways in which these stories can be interpreted in new ways....

BWW Review: STREAM OF CONSCIOUSNESS at Gretna Theatre
by Jason Davis - March 29, 2021

This is what theatre is for! After months relying on old movies and puzzles, I'd nearly forgotten the power of a live show. While still virtual, this theatre production captured the true spirit of the stage. The audience was transformed to different worlds, laughing out loud, and forgetting everythi...

BWW Review: EVERYMAN at Open Stage
by Andrea Stephenson - March 06, 2021

Open Stage presents a TikTok-driven version of Everyman. It’s a morality play for our social media world, performed using TikTok, Messenger, and other social media platforms. What would your “Wreckoning” with Death look like?...