Central Pennsylvania Theatre Newsroom

This production of Cabaret combines creative and thoughtful direction and design with incredible talent on stage and off. It is a difficult show that hits hard in many ways, and the team at Theatre Harrisburg meets the challenge of Cabaret head on.

What did our critic think of CHICKEN & BISCUITS at EPAC?

Anything Goes is high energy, and the intimacy of the small theatre setting lends itself well to this show, making the audience feel like they’re on the boat with the characters. This is the best production of Anything Goes that this reviewer has seen. Grab your passports and get your tickets for the SS American before it’s too late!

The Ephrata Performing Arts Center (EPAC) is presenting Douglas Lyons’ acclaimed comedy, Chicken & Biscuits, from September 5th-14th. See photos from the production. See photos from the production.

Sara Sheperd from Broadway will star in BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL at the Fulton Theatre.

Comedian Joe Gatto announced his tour stop at Hershey Theatre in 2025. Fans can look forward to an evening of laughter and entertainment from the former Impractical Jokers star.

Nominations are now open for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Central Pennsylvania Awards. The 2024 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024.

Appell Center has announced a special one-night-only event on September 12, 2024, featuring the greatest hits of two legendary rock piano artists.

 PCS Theater will launch its 113th season with the beloved musical comedy The Drowsy Chaperone, a show that pays homage to the golden age of Broadway with wit, charm, and infectious tunes.

The Belmont Theatre will present BIG, The Musical on the Main Stage September 13-15 & 19-22. 

Kelly Strayhorn Theater has announced its Fall 2024 season featuring performances by Jesse Factor, #notwhite collective, Yusef Shelton, and Arnita Simone.

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.

PRIMA Theatre announced the cast for their upcoming production of GOLDEN ERA.

The Appell Center has announced a new film series for Hispanic Heritage Month, curated with York County community partners, featuring films that highlight Hispanic culture and contributions.

The Ephrata Performing Arts Center will present Douglas Lyons' comedy CHICKEN & BISCUITS in September. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Broadway Bound is touching and humorous, and the right cast and director can create a beautiful tapestry that will have audiences laughing one moment and bringing them to silent reflection the next. Little Theatre of Mechanicsburg has just the right cast, crew, and director to bring this play to life.

TAFE is proud to present the premier production of “The Influencer’s New Clothes” from August 23rd to 25th. This original play was written by York native, Paige Hoke. According to Ms. Hoke, her play is a modern adaptation of “The Emperor’s New Clothes” that focuses on “self-confidence, being a strong leader and traps of social media.'

Avatar the Last Airbender-In Concert “blew” into the Hershey Theatre on Thursday, August 8th and was met with “thunderous” applause. Audience members were treated to a giant movie screen playing scenes from the “fiery” series, accompanied by a very talented, yet “grounded” live orchestra.  As you might be able to guess, Avatar (no connection to the James Cameron movies with the blue people) deals with a battle among the elements, and the people who have control over them.

The Hershey Symphony will kick off its 56th season at the Hershey Theatre on Saturday, September 14, 2024, at 7:30 PM, with “Romantic Reveries,” an elegant program that includes Dvořák’s Prague Waltzes and Liszt’s Piano Concerto No. 1 in E-flat Major.

Oh, what a night!  Dutch Apple brings the crowd-pleaser Jersey Boys to the Lancaster stage.  Based on the life and times of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, this toe-tapping blast from the past serves up all their hits like Sherry, Big Girls Don’t Cry, and Can’t Take My Eyes Off of You. 

The Summer Club returns to Gretna Theatre with a night of classic hits, live music, and entertainment.

Broadway in Scranton has announced its upcoming 2024-25 season, featuring four shows. The season kicks off in November with Ain't Too Proud, and continues with The Addams Family, Dear Evan Hansen, and Mean Girls. Learn more about the season lineup here!

Bucks County Playhouse has released production photos for its new production of “Grease,” which opened last weekend and continues on the historic stage through September 8.

Servant Stage will present TUCK EVERLASTING, a family-friendly musical exploring themes of immortality and the beauty of life.

Jersey Boys is an electric musical that follows the story of The Four Seasons. Tickets are almost sold out to catch this show at Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre, so get your tickets now!