It’s the tail end of the big, bad 1980s in Hollywood, at one of the Sunset Strips last legendary venues, a place where Stacee Jaxx takes the stage and groupies line up to turn their fantasies into reality.

Amidst the madness, aspiring rock star (and resident toilet cleaner) Drew longs to take the stage as the next big thing (and longs for small-town girl Sherri, fresh off the bus from Kansas with stars in her eyes). But the rock ‘n’ roll fairy tale is about to end when German developers sweep into town with plans to turn the fabled Strip into just another capitalist strip mall.

Can Drew, Sherri and the gang save the strip – and themselves – before it’s too late? Only the music of the hit bands Styx, Journey, Bon Jovi, Whitesnake, Night Ranger, REO Speedwagon, Pat Benatar, Twisted Sister and more hold the answer.

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Four eccentric Broadway stars are in desperate need of a new stage. So, when they hear that trouble is brewing around a small-town prom, they know that it’s time to put a spotlight on the issue…and themselves. The town’s parents want to keep the high school dance on the straight and narrow—but when one student just wants to bring her girlfriend to prom, the entire town has a date with destiny.

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In this original work by Sharia Benn and Clark Nicholson, what starts as a search for the perfect burger and a lost little brother leads a group of young friends on a journey of musical exploration and personal self-discovery. Through encounters with several mysterious strangers, they are led to reflect upon the legacy of Black musicians & the Harrisburg hospitality network that gave them safe lodging.

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The bone-chilling and blood-curdling musical masterpiece arrives in Harrisburg with Sweeney Todd.

Witness the tale of a barber seeking revenge against those who have wronged him, and the gruesome consequences that follow. With hauntingly beautiful music and a gripping storyline, Sweeney Todd is the ultimate macabre masterpiece. Be prepared to be swept away on a dark journey full of suspense, horror, and unforgettable music.

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Old stories are made new in Popcorn Hat’s hilarious adaptation of the classic Greek myths. Meet famous characters such as Hercules, Pandora, Zeus, Persephone, and King Midas with his golden touch!   Laugh and learn about some of the most famous stories from our past!

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When beleaguered princess Innogen runs away from her hapless father King Cymbeline in search of her banished husband, she finds refuge in a cave with three vagabonds and outcasts. As war threatens Cymbeline’s kingdom, and conspiracies threaten Innogen’s life, the princess and her fellow castoffs of society prove themselves to be the true head of the nation.

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Join The Alsedek Theatre School for an uproarious and uplifting production featuring the talented students of The Teen Studio. Based on the cult classic movie, this musical tells the hilarious tale of Cady Heron, a teenage girl who enters the dangerous world of high school cliques after years of homeschooling in Africa. From the Plastics to the Burn Book, this show has it all. Don't miss your chance to relive the most iconic moments from the film, all set to a catchy and unforgettable musical score. Grab your friends, dress in pink, and get ready for a show that will leave you feeling "grool"!

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Dad’s an architect; Mom rushes to pack lunches and pour cereal; their daughter and son are bright, wise-cracking teens, appearing to be a typical American family. And yet their lives are anything but normal because the mother has been battling bipolar disorder for 16 years. Next to Normal takes audiences into the minds and hearts of each character, presenting their family’s story with love, sympathy and heart.

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Their father is Pope of Rome in Renaissance Europe. Cesare claws for something more than a Cardinal's hat. Ambition drives him onward. Lucrezia strives to be something more than a bargaining chip for her father. She longs to be free.

The Borgias: It Dwells in the Blood charts the rise and spectacular fall of the Borgia family and their enemies amidst the Italian Renaissance.

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This memory play from America’s greatest comic playwright is set in Yonkers in 1942. Bella is thirty-five years old, mentally challenged, and living at home with her mother, stern Grandma Kurnitz. As the play opens, ne'er-do-well son Eddie deposits his two young sons on the old lady's doorstep.

The boys are left in a strange new world to contend with Grandma, with Bella and her secret romance, and with Louie, her brother, a small-time hoodlum.

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True to the novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald, this play tells the story of Jay Gatsby, a self-made millionaire, and his passionate pursuit of Daisy Buchanan, while Gatsby’s friend, Nick Carraway, is drawn into the decadent world of 1920s New York City and Long Island.

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Sing in the New Year with Open Stage! 
The performers at Open Stage are ringing in the New Year the best way we know how: with showtunes!  This free event will be hosted in The Court Street Cabaret bar, where our bartenders will be whipping up special New Year’s Eve cocktails. While you enjoy drinks and complimentary treats, you can take in songs from Broadway and beyond, sung by our artists and YOU!

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Join the Popcorn Hat Players for our 31st Annual New Year’s Eve Party for Children where we countdown to NOON instead of midnight! Tickets include admission to the show, noisemakers, party hats, and a Hawaiian lei — and the ever-popular balloon drop. Enjoy this year’s show, The Three Little Pigs!

This year’s event will be at the the Sunoco Theatre at The Whitaker Center in downtown Harrisburg

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TMI Improv wants you to get the Last Laugh as we say a completely original goodbye to 2023!

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NYC/Provincetown Drag Darling Paige Turner returns by popular demand to Open Stage with her new holiday special SLAY RIDE! This oversized Barbie wants a lot this Christmas and isn’t taking "NO" for an answer! 'Tis the season to be greedy, a misfit and get your stocking stuffed, while celebrating the true meaning of Christmas Paige Turner style. This holly jolly evening of mayhem and foolishness will definitely put you in the holiday spirit!

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Get ready to jingle all the way with A Very Court Street Cabaret Christmas! It’s beginning to sound a lot like Christmas: The Court Street Cabaret singers are once again full of holiday spirits! Join us for a holly jolly evening hosted by the dynamic duo of Alexis Campbell and TJ Creedon, accompanied by the festive fingers of Nicholas Werner on the keys.

Following performances of Who's Holiday!, stick around and dive further into the holiday spirit with our talented singers as they perform classic Christmas tunes and some hidden treasures. This holiday revue is the perfect way to get into the season and make your spirits bright.

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This holiday season discover the perfect gift for everyone on your list!  Start with a timeless tale of joy and goodwill, fill it with classic Irving Berlin songs, and top it off with glorious dancing and lots of snow! Irving Berlin’s White Christmas tells the story of a song-and-dance team putting on a show in a magical Vermont inn and falling for a stunning sister act in the process. Full of dancing, laughter and some of the greatest songs ever written!  Give everyone the gift they’re dreaming of with this merry and bright holiday musical.

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Based on the cherished 2003 film, Elf is the story of Buddy, a young orphan, who mistakenly crawls into Santa’s bag of gifts and is transported to the North Pole. The would-be elf is raised, unaware that he is actually a human until his enormous size and poor toy-making abilities cause him to face the truth.

This modern-day holiday classic is sure to make everyone embrace their inner elf. After all, the best way to spread Christmas Cheer is singing loud for all to hear!

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Harrisburg’s seasonal favorite is celebrating 24 years of magic this holiday season. This reimagining of Charles Dickens’ classic story follows Ebenezer Scrooge and his journey with the three ghostly spirits that visit him on Christmas Eve. A Christmas Carol instills a powerful message about redemption and the spirit of the holiday season.

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