Abandoned by his creator and left to navigate a hostile world, Frankenstein's bewildered creature faces a harsh, new life of cruelty and isolation. In trying to understand humanity, he gains knowledge and compassion, but he also learns fear and anger. The Creature grows desperate and vengeful, leading him to hunt his maker and forge a terrifying bargain. Timeless themes of scientific responsibility, the nature of humanity, and the essence of good and evil are explored in this gripping and profoundly unsettling gothic tale.

PLEASE NOTE: The actors playing Victor Frankenstein and The Creature will switch roles every other night. This choice, inspired by the original 2011 National Theatre production, is intended to explore the themes of identity, duality, and transformation. Mary Shelley's Frankenstein deals heavily with the blurred lines between creator and creation.

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Open Stage presents its 25th annual production of the highly acclaimed, award-winning play. One of the most famous and haunting stories to emerge from the 20th Century, the memoirs of a young Jewish girl, forced to hide for nearly two years to escape Nazi persecution, are an essential part of how we remember one of the darkest periods of our human history. Performances will be held at the Scottish Rite, 2701 N. 3rd Street, Harrisburg.

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Unhappy, stuck in a loveless marriage, and living in a small town, Jenna is an expert baker who enters a pie-making contest in the hopes that its grand prize will give her the chance to leave it all behind. Hear the music of Grammy Award-winner Sara Bareilles and celebrate the power of friendship, dreams, chosen families, and the beauty of a well baked pie.

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Shakespeare’s classic is boldly reimagined and set in an Orwellian metropolis, where surveillance, power, and corruption twist justice into a grotesque farce.  Performances will be held at St. John’s Episcopal Church in Lancaster.

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Elizabeth Bennet is clever and judgmental - traits that don’t always help her on the battlefield of the ballroom. Yet with the urging of their fearless (and tactless) mother, Lizzie and her sisters set out to secure their futures and fortunes by finding wealthy husbands.

Pride and Prejudice will be performed at Historic Rock Ford's barn location.

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"How would it look if a roomful of mystery writers had to go to the police to solve a murder that took place under their very noses?"

This murder mystery-comedy occurs in the exclusive Orczy Club, an "inner sanctum" for women mystery writers in London. Most of them hate the arrogant Octavia Sturges, the most successful mystery writer of the day, so it is no surprise when she is found dead—poisoned by one of the poisons she was so fond of using in her stories. But what happens now? Should these specialists in murder try to solve the case themselves—at the risk of their own lives, since obviously the murderer is one of them—or should they call Scotland Yard?

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Four years have passed since Kay’s last encounter with the spirits of the Eighth Ward, and her life is spiraling out of control once more. Desperate for guidance and a soul-stirring reunion with Della, her kindred spirit from the past, Kay ventures to Harrisburg’s Lincoln Cemetery to summon her soul-sister. However, her plans are disrupted when Kayah, the fierce “SOAL” warrior dedicated to preserving the city’s crumbling Black cemetery, intervenes. Kayah calls upon the ancestors to help Kay learn from the past so she can reclaim her future.

Experience the life-affirming power of connecting with your heritage and history in this gripping sequel to Voices of the Eighth.  

The project is a partnership with Sankofa African American Theatre Company and Gamut Theatre Group.

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Artemus Ward, head of his family’s  lucrative publishing business, falls face first into his mashed potatoes, revealing a knife in his back. Luckily Dr. Bullfinger, an over-eager, newly elected county coroner, was dining at the restaurant and is eager to lead an investigation... and give herself a career boost in the process!

It’s hard to say who did it considering everyone has a motive. Reginald, the heir to the business? Major, who wrote the company’s bestseller but hasn’t received his royalties? Alexis, four-time widow of husbands who died at the dinner table? The destitute nephew, Bernie, from the mailroom? Or Eileen Morrow, a backstabbing attorney?

Between scenes, the audience will interact with cast members to discover additional clues and help uncover the culprit!

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Get ready to rock and roll all night long with MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET! When an extraordinary twist of fate brought Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, and Elvis Presley together at Sun Records in Memphis for what would be one of the greatest jam sessions ever. Featuring all the classic hits from the era, as well as some surprises along the way, this show will have you dancing in your seat and singing along to every tune.

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This genre-bending, fourth-wall-smashing sensation features a pulsing rock score and electrifying performances, telling the story of one of the most unique and unforgettable characters ever to grace the stage. Directed by Chris Gibson and musically directed by Brad Barkdoll, the production stars TJ Creedon as Hedwig, backed by an all-star band that will leave you breathless.

Winner of four 2014 Tony Awards, including Best Musical Revival, Hedwig and the Angry Inch shattered records on Broadway and now promises to take Harrisburg by storm. 

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A story of true love and acceptance between sisters, Frozen Jr. expands upon the emotional relationship and journey between Princesses Anna and Elsa. When faced with danger, the two discover their hidden potential and the powerful bond of sisterhood.

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In this captivating musical voyage, Twin Valley Players traverses genres, decades, and emotions - from the sentimental favorites of the 1940s to the electric beats of the 2000s.
Buckle up — because the soundtrack of our lives awaits!

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Before Neverland there was an Island. Before Captain Hook, a pirate. Before Wendy, her mother Molly. Before Peter, a nameless boy. With 100 unforgettable characters, puppetry, live music and theatrical spectacle, jump aboard this epic voyage and discover the untold story of Neverland. Whether you're a fan of the classic tale or seeking a new adventure, join us for a journey beyond imagination with Peter and the Starcatcher!

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Gamut Theatre, the combined theatre of Harrisburg Shakespeare Company and Popcorn Hat Players Children’s Theatre, presents its highly acclaimed educational outreach production of Much Ado About Nothing.

One of Shakespeare’s liveliest plays, this comedy interweaves two plots and two pairs of lovers.  Claudio and Hero, the romantic lovers, inspire poetry and music, but Beatrice, determined never to marry, and Benedick, a confirmed bachelor, are the witty vivacious lovers whose rapid word play will leave you reeling. Dogberry, the buffoonish investigator and his clueless band of watchmen make much ado about everything when they uncover the villainy of the wicked Don John and his plot to destroy the serenity of the town of Messina.

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. One weekend only.

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As the half-blood son of a Greek god, Percy Jackson has newly discovered powers he can’t control, a destiny he doesn’t want, and a mythology textbook’s worth of monsters on his trail.

Adapted from the best-selling book The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan and featuring a thrilling original rock score, The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical is an action-packed mythical adventure “worthy of the gods” (Time Out New York).

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A zany blend of a classical musical comedy and madcap mystery mayhem where everyone is a suspect.  But there’s a twist: two actors play 13 parts. One actor investigates the crime, the other plays all the suspects—and they both play the piano!

This hilarious 90-minute show is a witty and winking homage to old-fashioned murder mysteries. The New York Times calls it "Ingenious!"

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Bragging, lying, and plain tom-foolery get this Miller’s daughter stuck in a pickle she can’t spin into gold.    Help comes in the most unlikely of places, but will she be able to deliver on her father’s promise to the King in time?

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 Jessie is an epileptic with a failed marriage and a delinquent son who decides to take control the only way she can with thoughts of taking her own life.
Thelma, her widowed mother, is oblivious to her daughter’s depression until she becomes frightfully aware of her plans. It’s a heart-wrenching, riveting power struggle as Thelma tries everything within her power to convince Jessie to find hope.

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