New Cumberland — Shows

L'Inferno | Harrisburg | August 28-30, 2026

In the dark hours just before dawn on Good Friday, Dante finds himself lost in a treacherous wood with no way out but through the gaping chasm of Hell. So into the abyss he goes, comforted and guided by the poet Virgil. Together, they venture through each of the Nine Circles of Hell, meeting myriad damned souls along the way. They must make it out by Easter morning, else all hope is lost.

Will Dante have the strength to walk through Hell and return to the world above? Or will he succumb to Satan’s temptations, remaining trapped in the inferno for eternity?

Dante Alighieri’s towering 14th century epic, L’Inferno, is brought to life on stage in this new adaptation by Alex Winnick, inspired by the most renowned 18th and 19th century translations of the text.

BaRPG | Harrisburg | September 5, 2026

BaRPG 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.

harrisburg, camp hill, New Cumberland, MechanicsburgDavid RichwineAugust 19, 2026Open Stageosh, special, comedy, original, september

Harold and Maude | Harrisburg | September 12 - 27, 2026

Harold is the proverbial poor little rich kid. Alienated and fixated upon death, he repeatedly stages his own suicide in a cry for attention from his self-obsessed mother. While attending a funeral – something he does for recreation - he encounters Maude, an eccentric octegenerian who shares his odd enthusiasm for memorial services. Harold soon develops a peculiar attachment to Maude and her eccentric philosophy, and their quirky relationship deepens, eventually opening a pathway for Harold to embrace life. This stage version will delight both aficionados of the film and newcomers to the story.

Come From Away | Harrisburg | September 4-20, 2026

What started as an average day in a small town turned into an international sleepover, when 38 planes, carrying thousands of people from around the globe, were diverted to an airstrip in Gander, Newfoundland on September 11, 2001.

Undaunted by culture clashes and language barriers, the people of Gander cheered the stranded travelers with music, an open bar, and the recognition that we’re all part of a global family. Based on a true story, this show serves as an uplifting reminder of humanity’s ability to come together, no matter what the circumstances.

Rapunzel | Harrisburg | September 9-26, 2026

An old couple desperately wishes for a child, and when their dream comes true they name the child Rapunzel. In true fairytale fashion, a Witch steals the child and locks her away in a tower.

Will the Witch keep Rapunzel forever? How will the Prince rescue Rapunzel from the tower? What happens to the old couple? The children from the audience use their own creativity to help tell this story and to make sure that everyone lives “happily ever after!”

Bad Seed | Camp Hill | September 11-27, 2026

How well do we know our children?

Christine Penmark lives in a small suburban town with her young daughter, Rhoda. On the surface, little Rhoda is sweet, charming, full of old-fashioned graces, and loved by all her elders.

But Rhoda’s mother has an uneasy feeling about her daughter.

When one of Rhoda’s schoolmates is mysteriously drowned at a picnic, Mrs. Penmark recognizes with alarm that the schoolmate who was drowned was the one who had won the Penmanship Medal…the medal that Rhoda was so adamant she deserved.

EFF Live! | Harrisburg | September 11, 2026

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?

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