Central Pennsylvania Theater Reviews: Best Shows & Critic Recommendations Page 11

Review: XANADU JR. at Gettysburg Community Theatre
by Andrea Stephenson - October 07, 2022

It is always a joy to see a group of young actors pour their hearts into a show. Director Chad-Alan Carr, with music director Carrie Conklin and choreographer Kaitlyn Ball, have worked with the cast of Xanadu Jr. to create a delightful production that puts the focus on the actors and their talents....

Review: SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER at Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre
by Rich Mehrenberg - October 03, 2022

If you ever owned a leisure suit or drank a can of Billy beer, this show has something for you. However, if you expect something beyond a live version of the 1977 movie, you might be disappointed. ...

Review: THE BOOK OF MORMON at Hershey Theater
by Rich Mehrenberg - September 30, 2022

What did our critic think of THE BOOK OF MORMON at Hershey Theater? The Book of Mormon is a contradiction in that it is both totally filthy and wonderfully wholesome at the same time. This leads to non-stop laughs, a few gasps, and a good feeling in the bottom of your heart when it is all over. ...

Review: ALIEN8 at DreamWrights Center For Community Arts
by Andrea Stephenson - September 24, 2022

The script and music are brilliant, delving into issues that teens and families deal with every day with authentic dialogue and beautiful, emotion-filled music. This show comes to life at DreamWrights with a talented cast and crew. Audiences can catch this show at DreamWrights through September 25th...

Review: DARK NIGHTS at Hersheypark
by Jessica Crowe - September 21, 2022

Hersheypark has been a year round staple for me since I was 4 years old. A lot has changed over the last 31 years, and I was beyond excited when I found out about the park's newest venture... adding immersive haunted house style attractions to their annual Halloween celebration......

Review: FOR COLORED BOYZ at Fulton Theatre
by Rich Mehrenberg - September 19, 2022

it will get you talking and get you thinking. It will stay with you. Theater on Fulton's 4th floor is often more complex, more intense, and more thought-provoking than what is performed on the main stage. Past shows such as Blackbird, Sweat, and I Am My Own Wife are perfect examples of this mission....

Review: KINKY BOOTS at Fulton Theatre
by Rich Mehrenberg - September 18, 2022

Kinky Boots is a show about acceptance, friendship, and making the best of a situation when faced with adversity.  Fulton’s current production exemplifies all of those facets and makes for a great night of theater....

Review: JOLENE: A DOLLY PARTON SONG CYCLE at Open Stage Of Harrisburg
by Rich Mehrenberg - September 11, 2022

Who doesn’t love Dolly Parton?...

Review: AMADEUS at EPAC
by Rich Mehrenberg - September 11, 2022

With a performance that is complex, compelling, and sympathetic, Weinhold proves why he is among the biggest talents on the Central Pennsylvanian stage....

Review: THE LEGEND OF SLEEPY HOLLOW at Theatre Harrisburg
by Andrea Stephenson - September 10, 2022

What better way to kick off autumn than with The Legend of Sleepy Hollow adapted by local playwright David Ramón Zayas and directed by Jeff Luttermoser at Theatre Harrisburg September 9-18. If you love the spooky season and tales of ghosts, this is a show you will not want to miss....

Review: THE GLASS MENAGERIE at Oyster Mill Playhouse
by Andrea Stephenson - September 08, 2022

The Glass Menagerie is a complex play filled with deep emotion, multi-faceted characters, and intricate relationships. It takes a strong and talented cast and production team to bring this play to life for modern audiences. Oyster Mill’s production is a beautiful example of a well-thought-out and ca...

Review: THE ODD COUPLE-THE FEMALE VERSION at Little Theatre Of Mechanicsburg
by Rich Mehrenberg - September 06, 2022

What did our critic think of THE ODD COUPLE-THE FEMALE VERSION at Little Theatre Of Mechanicsburg? Little Theatre of Mechanicsburg puts a new spin on an old favorite with their recent production of The Odd Couple-The Female Version. The classic comedy by Neil Simon, tells the story of bickering room...

Feature: FREEKBASS AND THE BUMP ASSEMBLY at XL Live Harrisburg, PA
by Rich Mehrenberg - August 22, 2022

XL Live in Harrisburg was taken over by the crunchy sounds of Freekbass and the Bump Assembly on Friday. This Cincinnati funk band put on a great show for the small but appreciative crowd. The group played tune after tune that were slick, tight and ready for a party....

Review: CHICAGO at Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre
by Rich Mehrenberg - August 13, 2022

Dutch Apple celebrates the jazz age in their newest production of Chicago. Although the playbill references a cast of 22, the orchestra is the true star of this show. The ten-piece ensemble is bold and brassy. They are placed prominently and permanently onstage with good reason. They serve as the en...

Review: THE ELEPHANT MAN at The Belmont Theatre
by Rich Mehrenberg - August 08, 2022

A powerful and thoughtful drama that questions the concept of normalcy. Currently on Belmont Theater's stage is a challenging, yet rewarding production of The Elephant Man. The play, like the film, concerns nineteenth-century, London doctor, Fredrick Treves and his attempts to bring dignity and norm...

Review: THE WIZARD OF OZ at Keystone Theatrics At Allenberry Playhouse
by Marakay Rogers - August 08, 2022

When Harold Arlen and Yip Harburg put THE WIZARD OF OZ together, they knew they had a good thing. So did the studio. And audiences knew it, too. There's still a crowd that will show for any public performance of the movie, especially if it's a sing-along. It's this popularity that turned the movie i...

Review: CATS at Susquehanna Stage
by Jason Davis - July 31, 2022

What did our critic think of CATS at Susquehanna Stage? What a fantastic night at Susquehanna Stage. While 'Cats' might not be everyone's favorite Broadway show, due to its limited plot and almost music review format, there is no denying that the energy of this cast, the creativity of the choreograp...

Review: THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL at EPAC
by Rich Mehrenberg - July 30, 2022

What did our critic think of THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL at EPAC?...

Review: SHE KILLS MONSTERS at TAFE-Theatre Arts For Everyone
by Andrea Stephenson - July 30, 2022

She Kills Monsters also illuminates the ways in which our stories intersect with one another. Audiences can join in this humorous and dramatic story for four more performances at TAFE (Theatre Arts for Everyone) in York, PA. The cast and crew put together a production that is funny and heartwarming,...

Review: LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS at Oyster Mill Playhouse
by Andrea Stephenson - July 23, 2022

This show, directed by Eric Mansilla with music director Lindy Mack, is an engaging and brilliantly staged production with a talented group of actors who bring their whole hearts to the performance. Remember, don’t feed the plants, but do buy your tickets for Little Shop of Horrors before it’s too l...

Review: THE LITTLE MERMAID at Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre
by Rich Mehrenberg - July 18, 2022

What did our critic think? Dutch Apple’s production of The Little Mermaid will be loved by kids, but if you are older than ten, it probably won’t be “part of your world”....

Review: AVENUE Q at DreamWrights Center For Community Arts
by Andrea Stephenson - July 16, 2022

Avenue Q dives into some serious themes in a comedic manner. This production at DreamWrights is engaging and entertaining, inviting the audience to become part of life on Avenue Q. Visit Princeton and his friends by getting your tickets today....

Review: MURDER ON WEST MOON STREET at Little Theatre Of Mechanicsburg
by Andrea Stephenson - July 02, 2022

Murder on West Moon Street is a fast-paced and witty script that explores, in a playful way, questions of free will and fate. Director Meredith Hensel and her team at Little Theater of Mechanicsburg deliver a delightful night of intrigue, murder, and comedy with Murder on West Moon Street....

Review: JERSEY BOYS at Fulton Theatre
by Rich Mehrenberg - June 30, 2022

What did our critic think of JERSEY BOYS at Fulton Theatre? Jersey Boys made its local premiere at Fulton Theatre recently. While there were certain pandemic related setbacks and obstacles, it was definitely worth the wait. Fulton's production of Jersey Boys is an amazing combination of blockbuster ...

Review: SPRING AWAKENING at DreamWrights Center For Community Arts
by Andrea Stephenson - June 25, 2022

Spring Awakening is a challenging and important show that does not shy away from the difficult experiences in life. The cast and crew at DreamWrights have put together a truly wonderful production of this show....