Lancaster Shakespeare Theatre opens its 19th season with history’s most infamous love story.
As Octavius Caesar summons Mark Antony back to Rome, Antony must choose between duty and his consuming love for Cleopatra, Queen of Egypt. Shakespeare’s epic reveals a world where passion is perilous, and the heart’s desires can reshape empires. Performances will be held at St John’s Episcopal Church, 321 West Chestnut Street, Lancaster, PA
Read MoreBring your sheet music and sing your favorite songs on stage with a live accompanist! This time we want YOU to take the stage in the Court Street Cabaret. Sign up at the door and enjoy an entertaining evening of music and drinks!
Read MoreThis classic tale of a wooden boy that dreams of being real is a favorite at Popcorn Hat Players. Experience the journey as Pinocchio meets up with a hilarious duo of trouble. Your nose won’t grow a single inch when you tell your friends what a great time you had!
Read MoreMadness, treachery, and redemption descend like a storm in one of Shakespeare’s greatest tragedies. When the aging King Lear decides to divide his realm among his three daughters, an arrogant reaction sets in motion a dangerous tale of loyalty, deception, and the brutal cost of pride. As Lear grapples with the unraveling of his family and his mind, the play explores the limitless depths of human suffering and forgiveness.
Read MoreWith its legendary score by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice, Jesus Christ Superstar tells the final days of Jesus through the eyes of Judas Iscariot—blending political intrigue, spiritual tension, and rock ’n’ roll rebellion. From power ballads to psychedelic riffs, this groundbreaking musical asks urgent questions about faith, fame, betrayal, and the price of revolution.
This special, one-weekend-only production will be staged at Harrisburg’s historic Forum Auditorium at 500 Walnut Street, Harrisburg.
Read MoreJoin Orpheus Theatre for a reimagining of Louisa May Alcott's classic, inspired by recently discovered letters by the author looking at the Jo March figure as a queer character. Enjoy romance, self-discovery, and charm as we follow the March sisters from childhood to little womanhood!
Little Women will be performed at Historic Rock Ford's barn location.
Read MoreBased on the book by Delia Ephron and Nora Ephron, this play of monologues and ensemble pieces about women and clothes covers all the important subjects—mothers, prom dresses, memories, mothers, buying bras, mothers, hating purses and why we only wear black.
Read MoreAll of Shakespeare’s plays — every tragedy, comedy, and history — collide in one hilarious whirlwind of quick changes, wordplay, and pure chaos. This fast-paced comedy turns the Bard’s greatest hits upside down and inside out, blending improv, parody, and unexpected moments of brilliance. A wild, witty celebration of theatre, language, and the joy of not taking Shakespeare too seriously.
Read MoreThis multimedia production is a tribute to some of the greatest music produced in the 70s and 80s including monster hits such as Waterloo, Fernando, Honey Honey, Dancing Queen and countless others. From ABBA’s earliest hits to Mamma Mia, ABBAFAB will take you on a technicolor journey that is unmatched.
Read MoreBased on the 1960s film, this rock musical follows a hapless florist shop worker who stumbles across a new breed of plant he names “Audrey II” after his co-worker/crush. The foul-mouthed, R&B singing carnivore promises unending fame and fortune—but at what price?
Read MoreEphraim Slaughter: Freedom’s Witness is a powerful one-act play that brings to life the extraordinary journey of Ephraim Slaughter— a man who was born enslaved, but went on to become a Union Army veteran and community leader. Through evocative storytelling and haunting memories, the play invites audiences to witness the cost of freedom, the resilience of the human spirit, and the enduring legacy of those whose courage shaped a nation. Step inside a Harrisburg room in 1943, where history breathes, memory testifies, and silence finally speaks.
The project is a partnership with Sankofa African American Theatre Company and Gamut Theatre Group, and in partnership with the National Civil War Museum.
Read MoreAn emotionally powerful and intimate musical about two New Yorkers in their twenties who fall in and out of love over the course of five years, the show’s unconventional structure consists of Cathy, the woman, telling her story backwards while Jamie, the man, tells his story chronologically; the two characters only meet once, at their wedding in the middle of the show.
Read MoreYessir, Valentine’s Day is over, and the seashell-and-macaroni artwork didn’t pack quite the romantic punch you had hoped. There’s still time to turn it around!! Come see TMI’s February improv comedy show at Gamut Theatre, and watch their FDA-approved improv experts make you look good by comparison!
Read MoreBaRPG takes the fun of tabletop role playing games and drinking to take audiences on a brand new and original adventure every show
Mature Audiences Only: This show is specifically designed to be viewed by adults and therefore may be unsuitable for children under 17 years of age.
Nerd culture has given us some amazing characters over the years, and television, movies, comics, and books have given us nuanced, deep, and emotionally stirring storylines. This is not that.
EFF Live! features local artists reading the best of the worst of online erotic fanfiction for your amusement and horror. So if you've ever wanted to hear about a certain time travelling doctor get freaky with an alien, or Gotham's favorite Caped Crusader have a sordid love affair with The Penguin, this oddball, hilarious evening of "theatre" might be for you. It's gonna get weird. Join us?
Read MoreThe most iconic babysitting crew of the '90s is reuniting, but this isn’t the cozy catch-up they might have hoped for. One of their own has died, and now old friendships, buried secrets, and suburban traumas are crashing to the surface—fast.
Part throwback, part emotional rollercoaster, Stoney Brook is a no-holds-barred parody of THOSE books and a comedy about growing up, growing apart, and what happens when the kids who held it all together… fall apart. Expect big laughs, big feelings, and maybe even some snacks. Hilarious. Heartfelt. And just a little unhinged. A world premiere from Open Stage you won’t want to miss.
Read MoreStep into the whimsical world of Charles Schulz’s beloved Peanuts gang in You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown! This heartwarming and charming musical brings to life the everyday adventures and delightful personalities of Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Lucy, Linus, Schroeder, and Sally. Filled with catchy songs, playful humor, and moments of pure joy, this show is a perfect treat for audiences of all ages. Whether you’re a longtime fan or new to the Peanuts world, you’re sure to leave with a smile on your face!
Read MoreHamlet is one of the most powerful and influential tragedies in the English language. Gamut Theatre’s interpretation deals with the most compelling of the play’s themes: philosophy, revenge, mortality, madness and suicide. This age-old play is sure to intrigue and challenge audiences of any age, leaving them with the question, “To be, or not to be?”
Recommended for ages 12 and up, the production is extremely accessible, employing Gamut’s unique educational engagement style of combining Shakespeare’s original text with modern narrations to bridge the most famous scenes from the play together into an easy-to-understand story. This dynamic show is performed by six highly–talented actors, runs 90 minutes, and each performance is followed by a talk-back discussion with the audience.
Read MoreStruggling salesman Willy Loman, in the twilight of his career, fights against the reality that he has failed to win the success, respect, and happiness he believes he has earned. Through a series of tragic, soul-searching revelations about the life he has lived with his wife, his sons, and his business associates, we discover how his quest for the American Dream has kept him distant from the people who truly loved him.
Read MoreA fun-filled whodunit brings the popular board game to life! Six guests, each with a secret, are invited to a dinner party. In this interactive comedy, the audience can play along to help solve the mystery of who killed Mr. Boddy, in what room, and with what weapon.
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