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Dare To Dream Jr. - A Theatre Harrisburg Penguin Project Production | Harrisburg | August 7-9, 2026

Theatre Harrisburg presents The Penguin Project Harrisburg Chapter’s production of Dare To Dream Jr.

Disney’s Dare to Dream Jr. is a 60-minute musical revue that follows an eager group of trainees on their first day at a fictional Walt Disney Imagineering Studio.

As the group sets out to help each other discover their dreams, they work together to explore the power of dreams to unite, inspire, and make anything possible. Drawing from a century of beloved Disney films, Dare to Dream Jr. features songs appearing for the first time ever in a Disney stage musical, including fan-favorites from The Princess and the Frog, Coco, Encanto, and Frozen II.

This musical revue is a thrilling mix of contemporary songs, timeless classics, and brand new medleys that are sure to surprise and delight Disney lovers of all ages. Click to the main show description to learn more about the Penguin Project.

In Natures Studio | Reading | August 23, 2026

In Nature’s Studio brings performing artists out from inside the theater to the beautiful Reading Public Museum Arboretum. Performers (music, dance, theater) will be stationed throughout the landscape areas along the accessible walking path, and the audience will walk to enjoy nature and art together.

As an audience member, you can sign up for a tour group to walk the path with a guide and see each performance along the path. You can always walk your own path at your own pace and see what you see.

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Just What The Doctor Ordered | Reading | July 18, 2026

In this new, original Moliere-meets-Orton farce, a Jewish mother on her deathbed insists that in order for her son to inherit the family fortune, he must get married -- and with gay marriage legal, he should marry a gay doctor. Counter-plots ensue. Complications follow.

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EFF Live! | Harrisburg | July 31, 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?

Boiling Springs, harrisburg, hershey, MechanicsburgDavid RichwineJuly 8, 2026Open Stagejuly, comedy, original, osh, special

Open Stage's Musical Theatre Workshop Showcase | Harrisburg | July 22-23, 2026

A musical revue featuring the student actors of The Alsedek Theatre School’s Musical Theatre Workshop.

harrisburg, hershey, Mechanicsburg, camp hillDavid RichwineJune 16, 2026Open Stagejuly, osh, musical, special, original

Court Street Cabaret | Harrisburg | July 26, 2026

Bring 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!

camp hill, harrisburg, hershey, gettysburg, MechanicsburgDavid RichwineJune 16, 2026Open Stagemusical, july, osh, original, special

BaRPG | Harrisburg | July 25, 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.

camp hill, harrisburg, hershey, MechanicsburgDavid RichwineJune 16, 2026Open Stagecomedy, osh, special, original, july

Jeff Boyer's Big Bubble Bonanza | Mt Gretna | July 25, 2026

Bubble rainbows with people inside. Audience members making volcano bubbles! Gigantic bubbles that blow their own bubbles?

See the newest, funniest, zany spectacular from world-famous, Guinness Book of World Records-holding, master bubble wrangler Jeff Boyer, as he takes bubbles to the max with big bubble flair.

Mixing comedy, music, and interactive bubble-magic, Jeff engages and delights audiences of all ages. It’s a sensory-friendly bubble extravaganza for the whole family!

lancaster, lebanon, york, DoverDavid RichwineJune 16, 2026Gretna Theatregretna, family, special, july, comedy

Puppy Pals Live! | Mt Gretna | July 16, 2026

As seen on America’s Got Talent, Puppy Pals LIVE! is a family fun action-packed show where adopted and rescued dogs perform spectacular stunts and breathtaking feats. Watch as we lead the puppies and audience through challenging and comical tricks as the pooches show everyone who is really boss! Full of canine stunts and laugh-out-loud canine comedy it is no surprise this show has been a hit all over America!

lancaster, lebanon, york, DoverDavid RichwineJune 16, 2026Gretna Theatregretna, family, special, july, comedy, this weekend

EFF Live! | Harrisburg | June 27, 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?

TMI Improv June Performance | Harrisburg | June 26, 2026

TMI is bustin’ out all over! Seriously. Bring a poncho.

TMI specializes in character-driven improv, using both long- and short-form, where simple suggestions from the audience pave the way for improvised story-telling that range from the sublime to the ridiculous.

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