The Halloween Show | Harrisburg | October 18-28, 2023

Join Count Fred, “Count Dracula’s Not-So-Famous Cousin,” as he tries to scare you into a terrifying Halloween.  Unfortunately, Count Fred is not all that scary and his stories seem to delight more than frighten.  In The Halloween Show, performed by Popcorn Hat Players, children help tell the story of “How Little Ghost Lost His BOO!”, and also lend a hand in solving the mystery of “The Case of the Missing Trick-Or-Treat Candy.”

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The Little Mermaid | Harrisburg | September 20-October 7, 2023

The famed fairy tale by Hans Christen Andersen finally gets the Popcorn Hat treatment!  The young princess falls in love with a handsome prince.  The only problem?  She is a mermaid, and he's not the best swimmer.  The mermaid gives up everything she has - including her beautiful voice - for a chance to win the prince's heart.  Can true love conquer all ... even sea sickness?

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Rapunzel en español| Harrisburg | September 16, 2023

Una pareja anciana soñaba con tener una hija, y cuando su sueño se hizo realidad, nombraron a la pequeña Rapunzel. En verdadero estilo de cuento de hadas, una bruja malvada se roba a la niña y la encierra en una torre. ¿Se quedará la bruja con Rapunzel para siempre? ¿Cómo rescatará el príncipe a Rapunzel de la torre? ¿Qué les sucede a la pareja anciana? Los niños del público usarán su creatividad para ayudar a contar esta historia y asegurarse de que todos vivan "¡Felices por siempre!"

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!”

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Orchid | Lebanon | October 6-7, 2023

On the day of his 44th birthday, a slightly neurotic and excessively neat man known as Daniel Stan, makes another attempt at ridding his memories of a painful event from his past.

But, as Daniel gets closer to achieving this pivotal moment in his life, nothing goes as planned when his condo is mistakenly listed as an AirBnB.

Performances will be held at The Unitarian Church of Harrisburg - 1280 Clover Lane Harrisburg, PA

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I Don't Speak Spanish | Harrisburg | October 7-22, 2023

I Don’t Speak Spanish follows a Mexican-American family line across the last 100 years and seeks to reframe that statement, "I don't speak Spanish," in the context of generations of struggle with assimilation, race, and class.

It closely looks at three chokepoints--a dinner in 2019, a street fight in 1943, and an impossible choice in 1915--where the inherent duality of the family's Latina/o experience is forced to be contended with.

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The Golden Gays: The Case of the Libertine Belle | Camp Hill | September 30, 2023

The Golden Gays - the Golden Girls Musical Drag Troupe is at it again, this time musicalizing one of the most famous and dastardly episodes - The Case of the Libertine Belle.

A weekend of murder and mystery turns fatal in this musical romp. Your favorite pals and confidants Dorothy, Blanche, and Rose must try to solve a murder and find Sophia. Is Blanche the suspect of a *real* murder?!

Featuring parodies from Footloose the Musical, Elvis, Doris Day and even a disco finale, this murder musical will make you clutch your pearls and your purse (which may or may not have an entire place setting in it) - "Not now Ma!"

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Finding Nemo, Jr | York | September 15-24, 2023

Marlin, an anxious and over-protective clownfish, lives in Australia’s Great Barrier Reef with his kid Nemo, who longs to explore the world beyond their anemone home. But when Nemo is captured and taken to Sydney, Marlin faces his fears and sets off on an epic adventure across the ocean.

Finding Nemo Jr. brings a vibrant underwater world to life on stage in a story full of family, friendship, and adventure.

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Annie Jr. - A Theatre Harrisburg and Whitaker Center Penguin Project Production | Harrisburg | August 26-27, 2023

Theatre Harrisburg & Whitaker Center for the Science and the Arts partner and present The Penguin Project Harrisburg Chapter’s production of Annie Jr.

The Penguin Project was conceived by Dr. Andrew Morgan to give children with disabilities an opportunity to participate in the performing arts. He created The Penguin Project recognizing that theater not only provides children with a valuable recreational experience and an opportunity to display their creative talents, but also enhances social interaction, communication skills, assertiveness, and self-esteem. The Penguin Project strives to demonstrate that individuals with disabilities are fully capable of participating in community activities with the same dedication and enthusiasm as others, if given opportunity and support.

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Nunsense | Camp Hill | September 8-24, 2023

Follow the misadventures of five nuns as they put on an emergency talent-show fundraiser using the set of the local high school’s musical as the backdrop: Meet the ballet-loving Sister Leo, street-wise Sister Robert Anne, befuddled Sister Mary Amnesia, Sister Regina (the Mother Superior), and Mistress of the Novices Sister Mary Hubert.

This production features two new songs to the original score. With irreverent, physical comedy, and various dance styles, this show promises to keep audiences roaring with laughter.

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How I Became A Pirate | Boiling Springs | September 9-23, 2023

Sail off on a fantastic musical excursion when a band of comical pirates lands at North Beach looking for an expert digger to join their crew. Braid Beard and his mates enlist young Jeremy Jacob as they look for the perfect spot to bury their treasure. Jeremy finds that adventuring can be lots of fun, but also learns that love and home are treasures you can’t find on any map! The whole family will love this delightful and swashbuckling musical adventure.

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A Rock Sails By | Harrisburg | September 8-17, 2023

Astrophysicist Dr. Lynn Cummings, tries to bring science and faith into balance while grappling with personal questions, reconnecting with her daughter, and mourning the loss of her husband, all while an unidentified object is discovered heading towards Earth.

Make plans to see this regional premier of a new play from Sean Grennan, the playwright who wrote the popular Now and Then, which was featured in Theatre Harrisburg’s 2021-22 season

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Space Oddity: A Celebration of David Bowie | Harrisburg | September 8-17, 2023

Journey through the iconic music of the one and only David Bowie. From Ziggy Stardust to Blackstar, this musical review features a stunning collection of hits that spans the entire career of this legendary artist. Get ready to be transported to new dimensions with Bowie classics like Space Oddity, Changes, Life on Mars?, Heroes, and more.

With an incredible cast and stellar band, Space Oddity is the ultimate Bowie tribute that fans won't want to miss.

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Shakespeare in Hollywood | Mechanicsburg | September 1-17, 2023

It's 1934, and Shakespeare's most famous fairies, Oberon and Puck, have magically materialized on the Warner Brothers set of Max Reinhardt's A Midsummer Night's Dream. Instantly smitten by the glitz and glamour of show biz, the two are ushered onto the silver screen to play (who else?) themselves. The mischievous magic of moviedom sparkles in this hilarious comic romp.

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The Golden Boiz | Harrisburg | July 29, 2023

Celebrate Harrisburg Pride with the gay icons you know and love! Experience Rose, Dorothy, Blanche, Sophia, and their friends as played by local LGBTQIA+ performers!

Your favorite quartet comes to life at Open Stage, with THE GOLDEN BOIZ, a parody reading of two infamous episodes, featuring guest appearances by fabulous local GAYlebrities! Open Stage's Court Street Cabaret bar will open at 7:00pm. 

The Golden Boiz 7th Annual Pride event benefits The LGBT Center of Central PA (centralpalgbtcenter.org).

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