Central Pennsylvania Theater Reviews: Best Shows & Critic Recommendations Page 10

Review: VERDICT at Oyster Mill Playhouse
by Andrea Stephenson - January 15, 2023

This is a moving story of love, choices, and pain. Right and wrong are sometimes not so black and white. Many times people are blind to the effect their choices in life have on others. I highly recommend seeing this classic while showing at Oyster Mill Playhouse this month....

Review: FOUR WEDDINGS AND AN ELVIS at The Belmont Theatre
by Jason Davis - January 15, 2023

What did our critic think of FOUR WEDDINGS AND AN ELVIS at The Belmont Theatre?...

Review: SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD at Gettysburg Community Theatre
by Andrea Stephenson - January 04, 2023

Audiences do not want to miss out on Songs for a New World at Gettysburg Community Theatre. Each element of this production comes together to create a truly moving experience. This challenging, beautiful, emotional, and inspiring musical takes the stage January 6-8, with opportunities to view it str...

Review: RENT at Susquehanna Stage
by Jason Davis - December 11, 2022

What did our critic think of RENT at Susquehanna Stage?...

Review: A STEAMPUNK CHRISTMAS CAROL at Players On High At The Carlisle Theatre
by Andrea Stephenson - December 11, 2022

Carlisle Theatre presents a creative and engaging version of A Christmas Carol. This production of A Steampunk Christmas Carol at Carlisle Theatre is fast-paced, high-energy, emotional, and filled with joy and hope. It is a performance you do not want to miss this holiday season....

Review: ILLUMINATION Shines Bright at Prima
by Marakay Rogers - December 10, 2022

Smart, stylish, sexy, intelligent. The perfect date? Yes, especially at Prima's delicious new Christmas event. A dark room illuminated with candles, a grand piano, and singers and dancers....

Review: PETER AND THE STARCATCHER at DreamWrights Center for Community Arts
by Andrea Stephenson - December 10, 2022

Peter and the Starcatcher is a show full of imagination and magic. The cast and crew at DreamWrights present a lively and passionate production....

Review: A CHRISTMAS CAROL at Open Stage
by Andrea Stephenson - December 04, 2022

There is not a single weak link in this production. The entire cast and production team of Open Stage’s A Christmas Carol deserve a standing ovation for this performance. Get your tickets before it sells out....

Review: A CHRISTMAS CAROL at TAFE - Theatre Arts For Everyone
by Andrea Stephenson - December 03, 2022

This creative adaptation of A Christmas Carol runs a little long, but the sheer joy of the cast members as they bring this story to life draws the audience in and highlights the show’s message of joy, love, hope, and compassion....

Review: WHO'S HOLIDAY at Open Stage
by Andrea Stephenson - November 27, 2022

Who’s Holiday is an adults-only comedy, perfect for a date night or a night out with friends. It is filled with comedy, rhyme, and surprisingly deep emotion. Who’s Holiday explores the ways in which life sometimes doesn’t turn out the way we expect it to. Get your tickets for an evening of laughter ...

Review: 'TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS at Little Theatre Of Mechanicsburg
by Andrea Stephenson - November 27, 2022

This adorable show will have audiences of all ages laughing and believing in the magic of the holiday. Take a break from the hustle and bustle of this busy time of year and bring the family to ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas....

Review: WHITE CHRISTMAS at Fulton Theatre
by Rich Mehrenberg - November 20, 2022

Fulton Theatre’s current production of the tepid White Christmas is an excellent example of the old adage “there are no small parts, only small actors”. Fulton Theatre?...

Review: HONK! JR. at Gettysburg Community Theatre
by Andrea Stephenson - November 20, 2022

Gettysburg Community Theatre’s Penguin Project brings Honk! Jr. to life. This production, which audience’s call “profoundly meaningful and inspiring”, is full of emotion—humor, sadness, fear, love, and hope. Get your tickets to see Honk! Jr. streaming on-demand November 25-27 and see these incredibl...

Review: GODSPELL at Hanover Little Theatre
by Andrea Stephenson - November 12, 2022

This production of Godspell is emotional and heartfelt. The sold-out opening night audience was brought to its feet in a well-deserved standing ovation....

Review: JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT at Theatre Harrisburg
by Andrea Stephenson - November 06, 2022

With the right cast and production team, Joseph can be a big, bright, beautiful and engaging show. Theatre Harrisburg definitely delivers with their production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. Every element of the production comes together to create a joyful theatre experience that a...

Review: THE LARAMIE PROJECT at Oyster Mill Playhouse
by Andrea Stephenson - November 05, 2022

The Laramie Project tells a story that is as important today as it was in the aftermath of the events on which it focuses. It is a story that reminds us of how far we still have to go in our striving for justice and equality. The cast and crew at Oyster Mill Playhouse bring this story to life in a w...

Review: THE 39 STEPS at DreamWrights Center For Community Arts
by Andrea Stephenson - October 28, 2022

Director Jay Schmuck’s staging of this production of The 39 Steps is highly creative. The dialogue is lively and the physical comedy is mesmerizing and hilarious. The cast and crew have put together an immensely entertaining evening, so get your tickets quickly....

Review: A TALE OF TWO CITIES at Cavod Theatre
by Jason Davis - October 25, 2022

What did our critic think of A TALE OF TWO CITIES at Cavod Theatre? A most unique experience was had at the Cavod Theatre. This family-centered Christian organization develops shows to not only support their ministry, but to provide opportunities for the community to come together and support one an...

Review: AGNES OF GOD at Susquehanna Stage
by Jason Davis - October 23, 2022

What did our critic think of AGNES OF GOD at Susquehanna Stage?...

Review: MISERY at The Belmont Theatre
by Jason Davis - October 22, 2022

What did our critic think of MISERY at The Belmont Theatre?...

Review: A YORK YANKEE IN KING ARTHUR'S COURT at TAFE-Theatre Arts For Everyone
by Andrea Stephenson - October 21, 2022

Director Unger and her team have done a wonderful job working with the cast to ensure that they delivered their lines clearly and loudly while embodying their characters. It is a delight to watch them bring A York Yankee in King Arthur’s Court: A Modern Take on a Classic to life. This is a show for ...

Review: NIGHTFALL WITH EDGAR ALLAN POE at Little Theatre Of Mechanicsburg
by Andrea Stephenson - October 16, 2022

If you enjoy the works of Poe and that spine-tingling feeling of a good horror story, Nightfall with Edgar Allan Poe is the play for you. Join this tremendous cast at Little Theatre of Mechanicsburg for an unique evening of thrilling tales perfect for the spooky season....

Review: THE COLOR PURPLE at EPAC
by Rich Mehrenberg - October 15, 2022

Pleasant surprises are the best kind....

Review: THE LEGEND OF SLEEPY HOLLOW at Players on High at the Carlisle Theatre
by Andrea Stephenson - October 15, 2022

This adaptation of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow will have audiences sitting up in their seats, laughing aloud at the antics of the townsfolk, and wondering just what did happen to Ichabod Crane on that fateful night. Join the cast and crew of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow at Carlisle Theatre for an eve...

Review: TREASURE ISLAND at Open Stage
by Andrea Stephenson - October 09, 2022

The staging, set design, and lighting work together to create pure theatre magic as the scenery changes from the inn to the ship to the island and so forth without the audience even realizing it. The energy and talents of the cast keep the audience engaged as they join in this swashbuckling adventur...