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The 1843 Charles Dickens novel A Christmas Carol is a familiar tale. Each holiday season A Christmas Carol can be found in one of its over 130 adaptations on the screen or on the stage. As the stress of the holiday season grows, it is not unusual to hear someone utter the words made famous by Ebenezer Scrooge-Bah! Humbug! No matter what version of the classic tale we see, however, the story reminds us that the true spirit of the holiday season is one of compassion, kindness, forgiveness, charity, love, and hope. A Christmas Carol opened for the 19th year at Open Stage of Harrisburg on December 1st.

Based on Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's The Hound of the Baskervilles, Ken Ludwig's 2015 adaptation, Ken Ludwig's Baskerville: a Sherlock Holmes Mystery, follows Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson as they attempt to save Sir Henry Baskerville from a rumored family curse. This is one of the most self-aware shows this writer has seen from Ludwig, and the fast-paced humor-both verbal and physical-makes it intelligent and entertaining.

Stuart Landon directs perennial favorite Nick Hughes as Scrooge, in a timely adaptation of the classic story

Open Stage of Harrisburg continues their 30th anniversary season with PETER, HOOK, & THE DARLINGS, an adaption of of J.M. Barrie's classic, November 27 to December 13, 2015. The production will run in their intimate 120-seat theatre, located on Court Street between Market and Walnut in downtown Harrisburg, PA.

Somewhere along the way, and probably because of the casting of Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor in the acclaimed movie version of Edward Albee's play. WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF got the label of 'camp classic.'

Theatre Harrisburg continues its 2014-2015 Mainstage season with one of America's greatest plays - WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF? by Edward Albee. Opening tonight, March 13 at the Krevsky Center, other performances are scheduled for March 14, 15, 18, 19, 20, 21 & 22. Show times are Wednesday & Thursday at 7:30 p.m., Today & Saturday at 8:00 p.m. and Sunday at 2:00 p.m. All tickets are priced at $25 except Wednesday, March 18 when all seats are only $20. Tickets may be purchased by visiting or calling the Whitaker Center box office at (717) 214-2787. This production is sponsored by Metro Bank.

Theatre Harrisburg continues its 2014-2015 Mainstage season with one of America's greatest plays - WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF? by Edward Albee. Opening on Friday, March 13 at the Krevsky Center, other performances are scheduled for March 14, 15, 18, 19, 20, 21 & 22. Show times are Wednesday & Thursday at 7:30 p.m., Friday & Saturday at 8:00 p.m. and Sunday at 2:00 p.m. All tickets are priced at $25 except Wednesday, March 18 when all seats are only $20. Tickets may be purchased by visiting or calling the Whitaker Center box office at (717) 214-2787. This production is sponsored by Metro Bank.

Gamut Theatre Group has announced the next production of the Stage Door Series: George Orwell's 1984, adapted by Robert Owens, Wilton E. Hall, Jr., and William A. Miles, Jr., which will be presented on January 16-17 and 23-24 at 7:30 p.m. at Gamut Classic Theatre in Strawberry Square, Harrisburg.

T.M.I., the professional improv comedy troupe of Gamut Theatre Group since 2008, will present a mainstage performance tonight, October 18. This performance will feature two very special guest players:

T.M.I., the professional improv comedy troupe of Gamut Theatre Group since 2008, will present a mainstage performance on Saturday, October 18. This performance will feature two very special guest players:

Ken Ludwig's classic sendup of a potentially failing opera takes stage at the Krevsky Center. Chaos fortunately ensues.

Theatre Harrisburg continues its 88th season with a production Ken Ludwig's comedy classic LEND ME A TENOR at The Krevsky Production Center. Opening Friday, February 7, other performances are scheduled for February 8, 9, 13, 16, 21 and 23. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

Theatre Harrisburg continues its 88th season with a production Ken Ludwig's comedy classic LEND ME A TENOR at The Krevsky Production Center. Opening Friday, February 7, other performances are scheduled for February 8, 9, 13, 16, 21 and 23.

To celebrate the holiday season, Theatre Harrisburg presents MERRY CHRISTMAS, GEORGE BAILEY, a recreation of the famous 1947 Lux Radio Theatre adaptation of the classic movie favorite IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE. Just like the original broadcast, this production will be presented in period costumes with live sound effects, seasonal music and even vintage commercials. Seasonal refreshments will also be provided. This production is sponsored by Waddell & Reed.