CENTRAL PA THEATER SHOWS - PLAYS

by Andrea Stephenson - December 23, 2024

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....

by Sandra Harberger - December 13, 2024

What I loved about the show was the way you felt transported back to 1943 as the live audience for the radio broadcast complete with an “applause” sign that lights up when it’s time to clap. You got to see how they made sound effects on air, and Mathew Szekeres did a great job as “Buzz” with all the...

by Jason Davis - December 09, 2024

Other Desert Cities may not be a play you’ve heard of, but it is certainly one you won’t want to miss. The Susquehanna Stage production of this contemporary drama is a powerful representation of Jon Robin Baitz’s sharp, emotionally charged script. While it’s only a 'Christmas play' in the same way D...

by Andrea Stephenson - December 08, 2024

This entire production of Beauty and the Beast is everything that fans of the story could hope for. The cast and crew of Keystone Theatrics have put together a performance this reviewer could see over and over again....

by Sandra Harberger - December 08, 2024

At TAFE: Theatre Arts for Everyone, Christmas has begun with their holiday show for the 2024 season. “The Nutcracker Reimagined” is onstage from December 6th to 14th. “The Nutcracker Reimagined” was written and directed by Diane Crews, and it is an adaptation of “The Nutcracker and the King Mouse,” ...

by Sandra Harberger - December 07, 2024

Iris Lewin portrayal of the older Shirley Abramowitz was sweet with moments of humor. Eva Jarret played the younger Shirley, and she brought her “Loudest Voice” to the role. Her parents were played by Zachary Claghorn and Isabell Amadio with authentic Jewish accents and mannerisms. Isabell Amadio na...

by Andrea Stephenson - December 01, 2024

The cast, crew, and creative team of ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas at Little Theatre of Mechanicsburg present a show that is full of heart and hope, bringing light, life, and warmth to the stage....

by Rich Mehrenberg - November 29, 2024

This production retains the same charm and value as what I have seen before, while adding a few additional tweaks to make it special. ...

by Sandra Harberger - November 24, 2024

Open Stage is presenting “Who’s Holiday!” from November 23rd to December 22nd under the direction of Chris Gibson and starring the talented Rachel Landon. Rachel Landon’s portrayal of adult Sally Who is hilarious, raw, and outrageous. After five years, she has honed her craft! She speaks flawlessly ...

by Andrea Stephenson - November 22, 2024

What did our critic think of A DOG'S LIFE at Hanover Little Theatre?...