Central Pennsylvania Theater Reviews Page 2

Review: EQUUS at Fulton Theatre
by Jessica Crowe - February 19, 2024

Horses. They're powerful animals most often associated with freedom in metaphysical circles. For 17-year-old Alan Strang, however, horses symbolize so much more than that......

Review: CYMBELINE at The People's Shakespeare Project
by Rich Mehrenberg - February 17, 2024

Director Jeremiah Miller, and assistant director Justin Hopkins do a great job of maximizing the entire performance space and making the show quite immersive.  Speaking of which, kudos to fight coordinator, Dan Burke who choreographed an intense full-cast battle during the second half of the show wo...

Review: THE JACKSON ROOMING HOUSE: MUSIC'S RESTING PLACE at Sankofa African American Theatre Company and Gamut Theatre
by Andrea Stephenson - February 11, 2024

This production is a beautiful, joyful, soulful exploration of music, history, and hope for the future. The Jackson Rooming House: Music’s Resting Place is a show that will have audience’s tapping their toes, clapping, and singing along. The cast and crew bring this story to life in an unique and he...

Review: THE PROM at Keystone Theatrics At The Playhouse At Allenberry
by Andrea Stephenson - February 10, 2024

One of the best aspects of this production, though, is the choreography by Brady Bennett. The choreography is carefully crafted to fit each character, emotion, and song, and the cast performs it with joy and precision. The Prom is an emotional and uplifting musical filled with hope....

Review: AMERICAN SON at Narcisse Theatre Company
by Jessica Crowe - February 07, 2024

Theatre is often designed to send audiences home feeling all warm and fuzzy with their happy endings. However, some shows have a deeper purpose, to create conversation around topics that can be very hard to discuss. 'American Son' at Narcisse Theatre Company definitely falls into the latter, making ...

Review: CABARET at Gettysburg Community Theatre
by Andrea Stephenson - February 03, 2024

One of the most impressive aspects of this performance of Cabaret is the choreography, designed by Chad-Alan Carr with assistant choreographer Debbie Williams. This historically and culturally important and emotionally hard-hitting musical runs through February 11th at Gettysburg Community Theatre....

Review: THE COMPLETE HISTORY OF AMERICA (ABRIDGED) at DreamWrights
by Sandra Harberger - February 02, 2024

Playing themselves with a minimal set design, the actors utilized an improv style packed with pop culture references to takes us through the big moments in history. I was especially impressed with their use of impersonations, accents, and physical comedy. They kept the show going at a fast clip, and...

Review: LOST IN YONKERS at Little Theatre of Mechanicsburg
by Andrea Stephenson - January 28, 2024

Lost in Yonkers is a complex and difficult show, and the team at Little Theatre of Mechanicsburg has put together a strong production team and a cast that clearly has worked hard to bring this story to life....

Review: IT HAPPENED IN KEY WEST at Fulton Theatre
by Rich Mehrenberg - January 27, 2024

IT HAPPENED IN KEY WEST is a diamond in the rough....

Review: NEXT TO NORMAL at Theatre Harrisburg
by Andrea Stephenson - January 27, 2024

The entire cast, orchestra, and production team of Next to Normal at Theatre Harrisburg thoroughly deserve the standing ovation they received opening night. They tackle the tough themes in the show with compassion and heart....

Review: THE MOUSETRAP at Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre
by Rich Mehrenberg - January 22, 2024

Agatha Christie has sold more books than anyone other than the Bible and Shakespeare.  This story easily explains why.  Go see it, learn the secrets of The Mousetrap, and then, most importantly, keep them to yourself!...

Review: THE GREAT GATSBY at The Belmont Theatre
by Jason Davis - January 16, 2024

What did our critic think of THE GREAT GATSBY at The Belmont Theatre? A night at the theater is always the right choice. At The Belmont Theatre in York, with two stages and a wealth of creativity, it is also an easy choice. ...

Review: AND THEN THERE WERE NONE at Oyster Mill Playhouse
by Andrea Stephenson - January 13, 2024

The cast works well together, drawing the audience’s attention to first one suspect then another throughout the performance. The cast and crew at Oyster Mill Playhouse present a terrific performance of And Then There Were None, filled with mystery and suspense. Opportunities to see this play at Oyst...

Review: CIRQUE DU SOLEIL-CRYSTAL at Hershey Giant Center
by Rich Mehrenberg - January 12, 2024

Crystal is a spectacular, unique mash-up of acrobatics, juggling, dance, and stunt skating...

Review: COME FROM AWAY at Hershey Theatre
by Rich Mehrenberg - December 27, 2023

What did our critic think of COME FROM AWAY at Hershey Theatre? The national tour of the hit musical, Come From Away is currently playing at the Hershey Theatre.  It is a remarkable true story of kindness and community.  Sort of a musical documentary, the story tells the events that occurred in the ...

Review: WHITE CHRISTMAS at The Musical Box Theatre
by Sandra Harberger - December 16, 2023

“White Christmas” was adapted to the stage in 2000 by David Ives and Paul Blake including music and lyrics by Irving Berlin. The Musical Box is performing this well-loved holiday musical at the Double Barrel Roadhouse December 15th to 16th under the direction of Shana McCoy....

Review: HELLO, DOLLY! at Susquehanna Stage
by Rich Mehrenberg - December 17, 2023

Put on your Sunday clothes and go see Hello, Dolly! at Susquehanna Stage, playing now through December 17th.  The classic Broadway musical is full of funny lines and memorable tunes....

Review: A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS at DreamWrights
by Sandra Harberger - December 10, 2023

This 30 minute show is perfect introduction to theatre for young children and those young at heart. I highly recommend checking out “A Charlie Brown Christmas” at DreamWrights on stage from December 8th -17th....

Review: RENTED CHRISTMAS at TAFE: Theatre Arts For Everyone
by Sandra Harberger - December 08, 2023

Jess Haag was excellent as the rental shop owner. She brought energy and optimism to the role coordinating the perfect Christmas for her customer. She worked well in contrast to bring out the hopefulness and love in Kevin Alvarnaz’s, John Dale. The five children stole the show getting laughs for bei...

Review: ELF: THE MUSICAL at The Belmont Theatre
by Jason Davis - December 06, 2023

What did our critic think of ELF: THE MUSICAL at The Belmont Theatre?...

Review: RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER, JR. at Gettysburg Community Theatre
by Andrea Stephenson - December 04, 2023

Every single actor on the stage at GCT puts their whole heart and soul into this production. Just like Rudolph’s nose, these actors shine brightly on stage, lifting the spirits of every single person in the audience....

Review: WHO'S HOLIDAY at Open Stage
by Andrea Stephenson - November 26, 2023

Who’s Holiday reminds us that, while life may not go the way we imagined, we can still find joy, love, friendship, and hope. The team at Open Stage steps up their game year after year with this adults-only holiday production. Audiences will laugh and cry as they spend some time with Cindy Lou Who in...

Review: ONE CHRISTMAS EVE AT EVERGREEN MALL at Little Theatre Of Mechanicsburg
by Andrea Stephenson - November 26, 2023

One Christmas at Evergreen Mall is a witty, emotional, heartfelt holiday play. The cast at Little Theatre of Mechanicsburg brings the characters to life in a relatable way....

Review: CHICAGO at Hershey Theatre
by Jason Davis - November 26, 2023

What did our critic think of CHICAGO at Hershey Theatre?...