The production of The Boys in the Band at Open Stage may be one of the most emotionally intense performances of the season. The two-hour run time doesn’t feel nearly that long as the actors breathe life into the characters and their stories.
Open Stage in Harrisburg, PA will present Mart Crowley's THE BOYS IN THE BAND, directed by Stuart Landon, closing the company's 40th anniversary season.
The ensemble fills the space with an energy that is simply electric. They produce a wall of sound with wonderful harmonies.
Open Stage will present the iconic musical JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR starting February 2026. The production promises a fresh interpretation of the classic, exploring timeless themes with a contemporary edge.
Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas is a must-see. It will appeal to audiences of all ages, and the overflowing energy of joy and love will carry you out into the world filled with hope at a time when we so desperately need some hope.
Open Stage will host the Pennsylvania premiere of Emmet Otter’s Jug-Band Christmas, a heartwarming live stage musical based on the 1977 Jim Henson holiday television special and the illustrated book by Russell and Lillian Hoban.
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.
Open Stage in Harrisburg will celebrate Halloween with Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors, running October 4–November 1, 2025. Directed by Stuart Landon, the farcical reimagining of Bram Stoker’s novel features wild quick-changes, zany humor, and a five-actor cast led by Brad Barkdoll as Dracula.
This incredible production of The Colored Museum is one you will not want to miss.
Open Stage has announced its 40th anniversary season, themed The Next Chapter. This milestone year invites audiences to celebrate the legacy of Open Stage while embracing a creative future.
Sankofa African American Theatre Company and Open Stage have announced their co-production of The Colored Museum, the bold and provocative satire by celebrated playwright George C. Wolfe.
Every aspect of the production makes the audience feel safe and at ease, highlighting the very real human experiences, relationships, and emotions that the cast brings to the stage.
Open Stage will present performances of The Diary of Anne Frank at the Scottish Rite Cathedral at 2701 N. 3rd Street in Harrisburg on March 25 and 26 at 9:45 a.m. and March 27 at 7:30 p.m.
Open Stage will present Hedwig and the Angry Inch on its Capital Blue Cross Main Stage from Feb. 6 to Mar. 1. Directed by Chris Gibson and musically directed by Brad Barkdoll.
The heart and soul that this cast and crew put into the 25th year of A Christmas Carol at Open Stage is a testament to the staying power of the show itself as well as to the magic that Open Stage creates with every production.
Theatre Harrisburg has announced the recipients of the 31st Awards for Distinguished Service to the Arts in the Capital Region (Arts Awards). Dr. David Bronstein, an arts leader, patron, benefactor and noted collector, will receive the Award to an Individual; and Open Stage, a regional professional theater, will receive the Award to an Organization, Company, or Group.
Open Stage will present a full lineup of festive performances this holiday season, including the 25th anniversary production of A Christmas Carol.
Ride the Cyclone is a fascinating exploration of the dichotomy between what we project to the world and who we really are, what makes life worth living, and the importance of memory. It’s the perfect show for spooky season, and the perfect show for Open Stage.
Open Stage announced the presentation of RIDE THE CYCLONE, a musical exploring the afterlife through the stories of six teenagers. The show runs from October 20 to November 5, 2024.
Open Stage, a theatre company in downtown Harrisburg, will present Go Your Own Way: A Celebration of Fleetwood Mac in its Studio Theatre from Sept. 6-21. Produced and created by Wayne Landon, the production is an electrifying journey through the iconic music of the legendary band Fleetwood Mac.
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