The musical Ragtime is a swirling melting pot of storylines surrounding both historic and fictional characters struggling to understand the changing world of America in the early twentieth century. Ragtime confronts the dualistic and complicated nature of the country; poverty and wealth, immigration and nationalism, race and riot, hope and despair.
Read MoreAvenue Q is a laugh-out-loud musical that tells the timeless story of a recent college grad named Princeton, who moves into a shabby New York apartment on Avenue Q. He soon discovers that, although the residents seem nice, it’s clear that this is not your ordinary neighborhood.
Filled with gut-busting humor and a delightfully catchy score, not to mention puppets, Avenue Q is a truly unique show that has quickly become a favorite for adult audiences everywhere.
Read MoreMelvin, an earnest romantic and self-described "bad poet" wishes to court the local Princess, however, he is poor and not of her social standing. His clever cat, Puss, weaves a master plan to trick the young lady into believing that his master is actually the dashing Lord of Carabas. Much confusion and mistaken identity ensue!
This classic comedy discovers what happens when persons of opposite personalities and lifestyles become unlikely roommates. Prolific American playwright Neil Simon brought slovenly Oscar Madison and fastidious Felix Ungar to the stage in 1965, and won the Tony for Best Author of a Play. The Odd Couple went on to become a film and a successful television series.
Keystone Theatrics presents this classic American comedy in both the male version, and the female version, which Neil Simon revised and adapted in 1985.
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As You Like It, the tenth annual production of the Young Acting Company, is a collaboration between Gamut’s Popcorn Hat Players Children’s Theatre, Harrisburg Shakespeare Company, and the Gamut Theatre Academy (GTA). Adapted by Gamut’s Executive Director,Melissa Nicholson, the cast of As You Like It is comprised of both former and current students of the GTA program, as well as students who have no experience with Gamut Theatre.
The performance features singing, dancing, staged combat, live music, and the irreverent humor that the Popcorn Hat Players are known for.
“We are going to be the kids you read about in textbooks.” - Emma Gonzales, Stoneman-Douglas High School shooting survivor and American activist
Inspired by the social and political rise of the youth of America, this devised piece centers on the struggles, challenges, and frustrations of the rising generation. Open Stage partners with local teenagers and improv comedy artist and teacher Jennie Adams to create a piece of theatre inspired by and reacting to the issues that face this generation of young people.
Read MoreThe OSHKids Performance Company presents an adaptation of Madeline L'Engle's classic novel.
Read MoreThe Open Stage of Harrisburg Teen Studio presents Jonathan Larson’s groundbreaking musical a rock musical loosely based on Giacomo Puccini's opera La bohème. It tells the story of a group of young artists struggling to survive and create a life in Lower Manhattan's East Village in the thriving days of Bohemian Alphabet City, under the shadow of HIV/AIDS.
Read MoreThe imaginative creators of Seussical bring one of Hans Christian Andersen’s most beloved tales to life in The Emperor’s New Clothes.
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In this brilliant and powerful drama, Sister Aloysius, a Bronx school principal, takes matters into her own hands when she suspects the young Father Flynn of improper relations with one of the male students
Read MoreIt seems that no one can teach the spoiled princess how to behave a little nicer. Then one day when she is playing with her ball down by the pond, she meets a mysterious frog – a mysterious, talking frog! Can he succeed where mere mortals fail?
Read MoreGamut Theatre presents its highly anticipated educational outreach production of Julius Caesar. One of Shakespeare’s most famous tragedies, Julius Caesar depicts the political conspiracy that leads to the assassination of one of the most powerful and successful leaders of the Roman Empire and the aftermath of this chilling historical event. The play explores hubris vs. humility and friendship vs. patriotism.
Read MoreVoices of F.E.W. is a one-woman theatrical performance that chronicles the life of Frances Ellen Watkins-Harper, a pioneering social activist and abolitionist. Frances engages the audience through storytelling of her journey through life during the nineteenth century as an abolitionist, poet, lecturer, suffragette and champion for social change.
Read MoreThe Wolves are a champion soccer team that play once a week during the winter in a nameless Midwest town. This staggering slice-of-life play is a gripping, poignant and fiery glimpse into the lives of nine adolescent girls. *Performances now extended through March 10*
Read MoreThere is something about the accumulation of power that is beguiling and terrifying. Such is the story of Willie Stark, the small-town, self-educated Louisiana lawyer who builds a political machine to raise himself to ever greater heights in the eyes and the hearts of the most humble and bereft of hope. In the process he becomes a hero to some, a tyrant to others, and a grinding force of destruction to all those unfortunate enough to be cogs in his machine.
Read MoreYou know ‘em, you love ‘em — Make plans to see TMI Improv in February! One night only!!
TMI is Gamut Theatre Group’s in-house improv comedy troupe, and is peopled by some of the most decent, charming and sweet-smelling folk you’d ever want to meet. Founded in 2007, TMI specializes in long- and short-form, character-driven improv, where simple suggestions from the audience pave the way for improvised journeys that range from the sublime to the ridiculous.
Read MoreStart the new year with new comedy — Make plans to see TMI Improv in January! One night only!!
TMI is Gamut Theatre Group’s in-house improv comedy troupe, and is peopled by some of the most decent, charming and sweet-smelling folk you’d ever want to meet. Founded in 2007, TMI specializes in long- and short-form, character-driven improv, where simple suggestions from the audience pave the way for improvised journeys that range from the sublime to the ridiculous.
Read MoreThis hilarious new musical comes complete with blushing brides, nervous grooms, overbearing moms, unexpected guests and enough twists and turns to make even the most experienced wedding planner throw up his hands and say “Holy Matrimony!”
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A group of guests gathered in a country house finds themselves cut off by a snow storm. To their horror, they discover that one of their party is a murderer. Who can it be? One by one, the suspicious characters reveal their sordid pasts until at the last, heart-pounding moment, the identity and the motives of the guilty party – or parties(??) -- are finally revealed.
Read MoreJoin us for this salute to dramatist W.S. Gilbert, and composer Arthur Sullivan, in an all-new musical revue directed and produced by Theatre Harrisburg’s very own Artistic Director Emeritus, Mr. Tom Hostetter.
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