Central Pennsylvania Theater Reviews

Review: SHEAR MADNESS at Fulton Theatre
by Rich Mehrenberg - May 21, 2023

Go see it once, twice or a dozen times. No two shows will be the same-except they will all be hilarious!...

Review: ANGELS IN AMERICA: PERESTROIKA at Gettysburg Community Theatre
by Andrea Stephenson - May 13, 2023

Audiences can experience this challenging play at Gettysburg Community Theatre through May 21st.The cast and crew at Gettysburg Community Theatre creates an intense experience that forces us to ask hard questions about how we view ourselves, others, and our world....

Review: HOLES at The Belmont Theatre
by Jason Davis - May 13, 2023

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

Review: HAIRSTORY: RECLAIMING OUR CROWN at Reclaim Artist Collective At Gamut Theatre
by Andrea Stephenson - May 08, 2023

Using their voices, movements, and expressions, these actors weave together a poetic tapestry that is completely mesmerizing. The cast and creative team take the audience on a journey that is brand new to some yet all too familiar to many. It is an immensely moving and important work of art that ill...

Review: LADY WINDERMERE'S FAN at Oyster Mill Playhouse
by Andrea Stephenson - May 07, 2023

Lady Windermere’s Fan is a delight, and the cast and crew at Oyster Mill Playhouse deserve a round of applause. For a lighthearted look at the complexities of family, relationships, and secrets, get your tickets before it’s too late....

Review: ANGELS IN AMERICA PART ONE: MILLENNIUM APPROACHES at Gettysburg Community Theatre
by Andrea Stephenson - May 06, 2023

The music, lighting, and simple set are beautifully designed to put the focus on the characters, their relationships, their philosophies, and their emotions. This show forces us to ask ourselves difficult questions as we experience the struggles, fears, and heartaches of the characters portrayed by ...

Review: PASSION at EPAC
by Rich Mehrenberg - May 06, 2023

I appreciate and value EPAC’s efforts to bring this production to the Central Pennsylvania stage.  They continue to take risks and select material found “outside the box”. ...

Review: SIDE SHOW at Theatre Harrisburg
by Andrea Stephenson - April 29, 2023

Side Show wows audiences with its incredible music and complex story that is filled with both triumphs and heartache. This production is larger than life, engaging the senses and drawing the audience into the riveting story. The cast is simply incredible. Theatre Harrisburg’s production of Side Show...

Review: TINY BEAUTIFUL THINGS at Open Stage
by Andrea Stephenson - April 23, 2023

Tiny Beautiful Things reminds us all that we are capable of miraculous things, that healing is possible, and that we are worthy of beautiful things. The cast and crew fully deserve the standing ovation they received....

Review: DOUBT: A PARABLE at Little Theatre Of Mechanicsburg
by Andrea Stephenson - April 23, 2023

Doubt: A Parable is not an easy show to do well—it requires great attention to the emotional depth of the characters and an ability to bring those emotions forth in a way that comes across as authentic. The cast of Little Theatre of Mechanicsburg’s production is definitely up to the challenge....

Review: THE PRINCESS RESCUERS at TAFE: Theatre Arts For Everyone
by Sandra Harberger - April 22, 2023

TAFE: Theatre Arts for Everyone is presenting The Princess Rescuers under the direction of Diane Crews. Princess Rescuers is an an original play written by local York resident, Paige Hoke. Ms. Hoke is an Arcadia College graduate and wrote this play as her senior thesis. It is not surprising that it ...

Review: TITANIC at Fulton Theatre
by Rich Mehrenberg - April 22, 2023

While there may have been 28 singers on stage, it sounded, at least, double that number.  The rich choral arrangements blew the roof off of the joint, and it was a great thing to experience....

Review: DISNEY'S DESCENDANTS: THE MUSICAL at Gettysburg Community Theatre
by Andrea Stephenson - April 16, 2023

Everyone in the cast brings their heart and soul to the stage. These young actors truly take on their characters, drawing the audience into the story taking them on an emotional journey. While the live performances are sold out, audiences can still catch this production streaming on demand on April ...

Review: THE MISANTHROPE: A COMEDY OF MANNER at OrangeMite Studios
by Sandra Harberger - April 14, 2023

The Misanthrope: A Comedy of Manners is a French play written by Molière and was first performed in 1666. This 5 act comedy pokes fun at the French social norms in high society. Chris Koslosky adapted and directed the play to fit the modern audience for OrangeMite Studios. It is surprising how littl...

Review: FOOTLOOSE THE MUSICAL at Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre
by Sandra Harberger - April 08, 2023

Jordan Radis had the formidable task of portraying Ren McCormack, which is Kevin Bacon’s break-out role from the 80’s. He was able to pay homage to Kevin Bacon’s character while giving the it his own style. Audrey Taylor Floyd, who play Rusty, stood out with her impressive vocal performance in “Let’...

Review: Broadway's HADESTOWN Takes The Stage At Hershey Theatre
by Rich Mehrenberg - April 05, 2023

The music of Hadestown is mesmerizing and memorable. I already put the soundtrack on my Spotify playlist....

Review: YOU CAN'T TAKE IT WITH YOU at Carlisle Theatre Players On High
by Andrea Stephenson - April 02, 2023

You Can’t Take It with You is a play that reminds us not to take life too seriously. It helps us to remember what the important things are—family, friends, love, and laughter....

Review: ALL MY SONS at The Belmont Theatre
by Jason Davis - March 26, 2023

What did our critic think of ALL MY SONS at The Belmont Theatre? A powerful performance, of a tragic and intense story, left audience members agasp at The Belmont Theatre. ...

Review: STINKY CHEESE MAN: AND OTHER FAIRLY STUPID TALES at DreamWrights
by Sandra Harberger - March 26, 2023

The young ensemble cast at DreamWrights brought the book to life and made the packed audience of families laugh this weekend with their cast of colorful characters and animals. My own teenager loved this book as a child and giggled through out the performance! Stinky Cheese Man has lots of physical ...

Review: WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF? at Fulton Theatre
by Rich Mehrenberg - March 25, 2023

Kim Carson is electrifying as his wife, Martha.  Carson embeds a sexual confidence in her character which is always on display.  Whether viciously mocking her husband or intensely seducing her new boy toy, Carson pulls out all the stops....

Review: THE ADDAMS FAMILY: A NEW MUSICAL COMEDY at The Musical Box Theater
by Sandra Harberger - March 24, 2023

The Musical Box Theatre presents The Addams Family in concert style from March 23-26 at the Double Barrel Roadhouse in Red Lion, Pa. The show was directed by Shana McCoy and choreographed by Rebecca Gentry. A concert performance utilizes minimal set design, staging, and costume changes. Music stands...

Review: ANNE & EMMETT at Open Stage And Sankofa African American Theatre Company
by Andrea Stephenson - March 18, 2023

Each actor in this production brings passion, commitment, and authenticity to the stage. The raw emotions expressed by the actors in these scenes are heart-breaking and haunting. It is an important call to action to acknowledge the past so that we may move into a more hopeful and just future....

Review: HOW I LEARNED TO DRIVE at EPAC
by Rich Mehrenberg - March 13, 2023

This show has a lot to consider and a lot to discuss for the appropriate theater patron. I went into EPAC's production of How I Learned to Drive not knowing what to expect. I have never heard of the show. EPAC's synopsis was not very helpful. It referenced 'a woman's coming of age through the 60's ...

Review: PIPPIN at Little Theatre Of Mechanicsburg
by Andrea Stephenson - March 12, 2023

With beautiful music, dancing, and magic, and a thought-provoking story, Pippin is a whirlwind that captures the imagination. Pippin is a challenging show, but the cast at Little Theatre of Mechanicsburg approaches the challenge with an enthusiasm that is infectious....

Review: THE SAVANNAH SIPPING SOCIETY At Oyster Mill Playhouse
by Andrea Stephenson - March 10, 2023

The cast of The Savannah Sipping Society at Oyster Mill Playhouse really pulls together to create a funny, emotional, authentic glimpse into the lives of four women seeking to make their way through the transitions of life and discovering that friends make the journey worthwhile....