In this mystery-comedy with a vintage flair, a wealthy patron of the arts has called together a famous songwriting team, an iconic director, a Broadway producer, and a pair of theater wannabes under the pretense of hearing the pitch for a new musical extravaganza. In reality, they have been summoned to flush out the "Stagedoor Slasher," a madman (or woman) who has killed three chorus girl dancers -- and just might kill again!!!
Read MoreBack by popular demand! Choose Your Own Play comes to life on Gamut Theatre’s mainstage this summer with a brand-new adventure. The plot is determined... by the audience! Bring your phone to vote with your fellow audience members on what twists and turns the play takes.
All ages are sure to enjoy the adventure!
Andrew Rally seems to have it all: celebrity and acclaim, a rich, beautiful girlfriend; a devoted agent; the perfect New York apartment; the chance to play Hamlet in Central Park…. and a séance to summon the ghost of legendary actor John Barrymore.
From the moment Barrymore returns, Andrew’s life is no longer his own. Barrymore presses Andrew to accept the part and fulfill his actor’s destiny. The laughs are nonstop as Andrew wrestles with his conscience, Barrymore, and the role of a lifetime.
Read MoreJoin Alex the Lion, Marty the Zebra, Melman the Giraffe, Gloria the hip hip Hippo and, of course, those hilarious, plotting penguins as they bound onto the stage in the musical adventure of a lifetime!
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Over 54 million people all around the world have fallen in love with the characters, the story and the music that make Mamma Mia! the ultimate feel-good show! A mother. A daughter. Three possible dads. And a trip down the aisle you’ll never forget! The story-telling magic of ABBA’s timeless songs propels this enchanting tale of love, laughter and friendship, creating an unforgettable show.
Read MoreA one-man show written and performed by former Theatre Harrisburg actor and board chair Ray Flynt. Journey back to the 18th Century to hear the events that shaped the life of the man who helped guide our nation to independence and later negotiated the treaty that brought an end to the Revolutionary War. A perfect way to wrap up the celebration of Independence Day.
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Murder for Two is the perfect blend of music, mayhem and murder! In this hilarious 90-minute show, two performers play 13 roles—not to mention the piano—in a witty and winking homage to old-fashioned murder mysteries. The New York Times calls it “INGENIOUS! A snazzy double-act that spins out a comic mystery animated by funny, deftly turned songs.”
You won’t want to miss this killer musical comedy!
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Its time for the BIG Summer Popcorn Hat Production! Their production of this classic fairy tale has a "twist": they set the story in the 1950s, so there's classic dancing, exciting production numbers and of course, the Hand Jive!
It's very Coolsville.
SPECIAL “LIVE ON STAGE, ON FILM” EVENT: Johnny Got His Gun is the story of a young American soldier hit by an artillery shell on the last day of the First World War. The film takes place in the mind of a quadruple amputee who has also lost his eyes, ears, nose, and mouth. Regaining consciousness, 20 year-old Joe Bonham slowly discovers that while his brain is healthy and able to reason, the rest of his body is irreparably shattered, leaving him forever trapped within the confines of his own imagination. He struggles valiantly to find some way to communicate with the outside world. Tapping his head in Morse code he breaks through and pleads with his caretakers to be put on display as a living example of the cost of war.
Read MoreWhen Harold Hill, a traveling con man, arrives in River City, he convinces the locals to start a band by purchasing the uniforms and instruments from him. His intention is to flee as soon as he receives the money. Librarian Marian Paroo suspects Harold is a fraud, but holds her tongue since her moody brother, Winthrop, is excited about the band. As Harold begins to develop feelings for Marian, he faces a difficult decision about skipping town.
The show includes the classic songs ’Seventy-Six Trombones,’ ‘Trouble,’ ‘Til There Was You,’ and many others.
Read MoreOyster Mill Playhouse presents a powerful evening of theatre featuring two haunting stories that explore concepts of control, mental health, isolation, and perseverance in impossible situations. The first play, set in the 1950s, tells the story of Charlie, a man of profoundly low intelligence, who is granted genius level intellect from an experimental procedure. The second play, set in the 1790s, examines the story of Mary, a woman of means, who is placed in a mental hospital by her controlling husband. Flowers for Algernon is a classic story that has been retold in many forms. The Insanity of Mary Girard is based on historical events.
Read MoreIn a magical kingdom beneath the sea, the beautiful young mermaid Ariel longs to leave her ocean home to live in the world above. Based on one of Hans Christian Andersen’s most beloved stories, with music by eight-time Academy Award winner Alan Menken, it’s a hauntingly beautiful love story for the ages. Come fall in love with the magic for the first time—or all over again with classics such as “Under the Sea,” “Kiss the Girl,” “Part of Your World” and more!
Read MoreAnything Goes is a Tony-Award winning, tap-dancing musical that will take you on a captivating voyage that you’ll not soon forget! In this “De-lovely” musical, the S.S. American sets out on the high seas, and two unlikely pairs set sail on a course for true love. But true love isn’t always as easy to come by, and soon hilarity and hijinks ensue on the high seas, complete with mistaken identities, love triangles, scandal, and blackmail!
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Winner of the 1978 Tony Award for Best Musical. Thomas “Fats” Waller rose to international fame during the Golden Age of the Cotton Club and that jumpin’ new beat, swing music. Ain’t Misbehavin’ evokes the delightful humor and infectious energy as a versatile cast struts, strums and sings the songs that he made famous in a career that ranged from uptown clubs to downtown Tin Pan Alley to Hollywood and concert stages the world over.
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Winner of Theatre Harrisburg’s 2016 New Work’s Festival, Grave Doubts is a comedy with a lot of “plot holes” and follows a married couple’s post-death reunion…..six feet under.
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Based on Louisa May Alcott's life, Little Women follows the adventures of sisters, Jo, Meg, Beth, and Amy March. Jo, a writer, learns to write from her heart and weaves the story of herself and her sisters and their experience growing up in Civil War America. The beloved story soars with the power of sisterhood and the sounds of a young America finding its voice.
Read MoreA group of amorous Athenians, fearless fairies, and merry mechanicals head to the woods to experience an unforgettable dream of love, magic, and just the right amount of danger in one of Shakespeare’s most famous comedies. Gamut invites you to bring a blanket, a chair, and some loved ones to Harrisburg’s beautiful Reservoir Park to experience the beauty of Shakespeare under the stars.
Read MoreWhat happens when you mix the brilliant wit of Noel Coward with the intricate plotting of Agatha Christie? Set during a weekend in an English country manor in 1932, Death by Design is a delightful and mysterious “mash-up” of two of the greatest English writers of all time.
Read MoreThe gang is back for its third rousing round of Harrisburg's favorite night of song! This time around - the OSH regulars and a few very special guest stars perform songs from roles in which they would NEVER be cast. The results are hilarious, poignant and thrilling.
Read MoreWinner of eight Tony awards, including Best Musical, Hairspray is a family-friendly musical piled bouffant-high with laughter, romance and deliriously tuneful songs.
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