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Review: IRVING BERLIN'S WHITE CHRISTMAS at TexArts
by Sabrina Wallace - Nov 25, 2025

TexArts delivers a sparkling White Christmas that feels like stepping straight into a vintage snow globe. Ray De Jones charms, Maclain Dassati channels Danny Kaye with his own flair, and the ensemble dazzles with polished taps and lush harmonies. Lavish period costumes, timeless Irving Berlin tunes, and pure holiday joy. A cozy, nostalgic treat for the season.

A CHRISTMAS CAROL to be Presented at Penn State's Schwab Auditorium
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 16, 2024

The Penn State School of Theatre and Centre Stage will present “A Christmas Carol,' in December at Schwab Auditorium on the University Park campus. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

A CHRISTMAS CAROL Comes to Schwab Auditorium Next Week
by Stephi Wild - Dec 12, 2024

The Penn State School of Theatre and Centre Stage will present A Christmas Carol at Schwab Auditorium on the University Park campus. Learn more about the show here!

Review: A CHRISTMAS CAROL at Portland Playhouse
by Krista Garver - Dec 10, 2024

What did our critic think of A CHRISTMAS CAROL at Portland Playhouse?

SWEENEY TODD, HOW TO SUCCEED & More Set for Penn State Centre Stage 2024-25 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 16, 2024

Penn State Centre Stage announces its 2024-25 season featuring productions like SWEENEY TODD, HOW TO SUCCEED, LOVE'S LABOUR'S LOST, ALICE IN WONDERLAND, MUCH ADO, and A CHRISTMAS CAROL.

Review: A CHRISTMAS CAROL at Portland Playhouse
by Krista Garver - Nov 30, 2023

There is no better way to get into the holiday spirit than this beautiful production of a timeless classic.

Review: A CHRISTMAS CAROL at Portland Playhouse
by Krista Garver - Dec 16, 2022

I count on Portland Playhouse's A CHRISTMAS CAROL every year to get me into the holiday spirit, and it has never failed. It will work for you too.

Internationally Acclaimed ALBATROSS Opens in Dublin Next Week
by Stephi Wild - Jul 15, 2022

Inspired by Samuel Taylor Coleridge's classic The Rime of the Ancient Mariner, Albatross brings Coleridge's tortured seaman into the present day to recount one man's doomed journey on the open sea. A fast paced adventure filled with sea battles, storms, and ice-bound ships, Albatross uses visually thrilling stagecraft powered by the latest multimedia technology to bring The Mariner into the modern world.

Penn State Centre Stage Virtual Presents THE BLACK BOY WHO THOUGHT HE HAD IT ALL, THE OSAZE PROJECT and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 9, 2020

Penn State Centre Stage Virtual will present three projects ranging from a student-created work to a unique cabaret performance, and a workshop of a new performance piece that looks deeply at local history.

First American Full-Length Play Written for Streaming, WAITING FOR THE HOST, to be Made Available for Viewing
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 23, 2020

On April 2, 2020, New York playwright Marc Palmieri was asked by a local Queens church to read the role of Jesus in a Zoom recording of the Passion, to stream during its pandemic-lockdown on-line Easter services.

Penn State Centre Stage Virtual Presents THE LIVING ROOM PROJECT Episode 2 With Liam Fennecken, Jim Hogan & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 5, 2020

Penn State Centre Stage Virtual will present The Living Room Project, the second of a series of online episodes to benefit for the School of Theatre Future Fund, at 8 p.m. EDT, on Thursday, August 13.

Penn State Centre Stage Virtual and People's Light Present 20/20 VISION
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 21, 2020

Penn State Centre Stage Virtual has announced its co-production with People's Light of a new play by Steve H. Broadnax III, '20/20 Vision.' The new work is commissioned by People's Light and stars M.F.A. Acting alumnus Eric B. Robinson Jr.

Dan Carter's Whimsical Comedy COLERIDGE INTERRUPTED Available to Stream Until July 1
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 27, 2020

Penn State Centre Stage Virtual will present Coleridge Interrupted, a whimsical comedy by Dan Carter, Friday, June 26, 2020, 8:00 p.m. EDT. PSCS Virtual presentations are free and donations benefit the School of Theatre Future Fund. The live performance can be viewed at sites.psu.edu/pscsvirtual.

Penn State Centre Stage Virtual Announces New Date for COLERIDGE INTERRUPTED
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 18, 2020

Penn State Centre Stage Virtual will present Coleridge Interrupted, a whimsical comedy by Dan Carter, Friday, June 26, 2020, 8:00 p.m. EDT. PSCS Virtual presentations are free and donations benefit the School of Theatre Future Fund.

Penn State Centre Stage Virtual Presents COLERIDGE INTERRUPTED
by Stephi Wild - Jun 15, 2020

Penn State Centre Stage Virtual will present Coleridge Interrupted, a whimsical comedy by Dan Carter, Friday, June 19, 2020, 8:00 p.m. EDT. PSCS Virtual presentations are free and donations benefit the School of Theatre Future Fund. The live performance can be viewed at sites.psu.edu/pscsvirtual.

Penn State Centre Stage Virtual Will Present COLERIDGE INTERRUPTED
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 10, 2020

Penn State Centre Stage Virtual will present Coleridge Interrupted, a whimsical comedy by Dan Carter, Friday, June 19, 2020, 8:00 p.m. EDT. PSCS Virtual presentations are free and donations benefit the School of Theatre Future Fund.

Penn State Centre Stage Virtual Presents Dan Carter's COLERIDGE INTERRUPTED Live
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 10, 2020

Penn State Centre Stage Virtual will present Coleridge Interrupted, a whimsical comedy by Dan Carter, Friday, June 19, 2020, 8:00 p.m. EDT. PSCS Virtual presentations are free and donations benefit the School of Theatre Future Fund. The live performance can be viewed at sites.psu.edu/pscsvirtual.

Penn State Centre Stage Virtual Presents Live New Play STREAMING PASSION
by Stephi Wild - Apr 14, 2020

Penn State Centre Stage Virtual will present Marc Palmieri's live new play, 'Streaming Passion'a?"a comedic tale about the Passion Play being rehearsed via Zooma?"on Thursday, April 16, at 7 p.m. EDT.

Penn State Centre Stage Virtual Presents Marc Palmieri's Live New Play
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 14, 2020

Penn State Centre Stage Virtual will present Marc Palmieri's live new play, 'Streaming Passion'a?"a comedic tale about the Passion Play being rehearsed via Zooma?"on Thursday, April 16, at 7 p.m. EDT. The live performance can be viewed at theatre.psu.edu/PSCSVIRTUAL.

Penn State Presents: A Virtual Performing Arts Celebration
by Stephi Wild - Apr 8, 2020

Penn State will host a multi-day virtual event called a?oePenn State Presents: A Virtual Performing Arts Celebration,a?? consisting of live, 15-minute vignettes each day by students and alumni from Penn State's School of Theatre and School of Music.