He’s charming and charismatic—no wonder con man Harold Hill assumes he can easily fleece the citizens of staid River City, Iowa with the grand promise of a marching band. But the smooth-talking swindler can’t tell a trombone from a treble clef—and Marian, the local librarian, knows it. In his attempt to steal her heart (and save his hide), Harold learns a thing or two about moral responsibility—and unexpectedly enriches the town with a love of music.

Featuring the music of ABBA members Andersson and Ulvaeus, as well as lyrics by musical theatre icon Tim Rice (Jesus Christ Superstar, Evita, Aida), this gripping musical was inspired by the political and international spectacle of the 1972 World Chess Championship between American Bobby Fischer and Russian Boris Spassky

From the creators of the Broadway classics Ragtime and Once On This Island, this dazzling show transports its audience from the twilight of the Russian Empire to the euphoria of Paris in the 1920s, as a brave young woman sets out to discover the mystery of her past. Pursued by a ruthless Soviet officer determined to silence her, Anya enlists the aid of a dashing con man and a lovable ex-aristocrat. Together, they embark on an epic adventure to help her find home, love and family.

Joe and Lacey were high school sweethearts who drifted apart when they attended different colleges after graduation. Years later, their paths cross again and Joe devises a clever plan to win Lacey back … with the help of one Burt Bacharach. Including Walk On By, I Say A Little Prayer For You, I’ll Never Fall In Love Again, Close To You and many more all time classics, this is a summer musical you won’t want to miss.

Follow Maria, the high-spirited nun, sent from her convent to be the governess to seven unruly children of a strict father, Captain von Trapp.

The timeless score includes Do-Re-Mi, My Favorite Things, Climb Ev’ry Mountain, Sixteen Going on Seventeen, Edelweiss, and The Sound of Music.

The ever-popular musical, Cats, is set amongst a larger-than-life junkyard playground and is alive with purr-fect felines including Rum Tum Tugger, Mr. Mistoffelees, Macavity, Jennyanydots, Old Deuteronomy, Skimbleshanks and Grizabella.

What does it mean to love another person?

In Love’s Labour’s Lost, four men vow (foolishly) to refrain from all of life’s pleasures in pursuit of rigorous intellectual achievement. Soon, they find themselves in the awkward position of having fallen in love against their wills – as they claim – with four witty and wonderful women who have invaded their sacred academe.

Join us for our inaugural Shakespeare-in-the-Park production in Musser Park, and the first produced under our new name: Lancaster Shakespeare Theatre!

Performances will be held in Musser Park,135 N Lime St, Lancaster, PA

The Trail to Oregon! is an original musical parody of the video game “The Oregon Trail.”  Originally produced by Starkid Productions in Chicago, this interactive musical relies on suggestions from the audience to help guide the caravan’s success and survival.  

The Trail To Oregon! will be performed at St. John’s Episcopal Church 321 Chestnut Street, Lancaster, PA

Follow two best friends, the cheerful Frog and the grumpy Toad, as they hop, sing, and dance their way through a year of adventure. As the seasons change from spring to fall, these beloved characters learn lessons about life and the importance of friendship.

One performance only.

Bubble rainbows with people inside. Audience members making volcano bubbles! Gigantic bubbles that blow their own bubbles?

See the newest, funniest, zany spectacular from world-famous, Guinness Book of World Records-holding, master bubble wrangler Jeff Boyer, as he takes bubbles to the max with big bubble flair.

Mixing comedy, music, and interactive bubble-magic, Jeff engages and delights audiences of all ages. It’s a sensory-friendly bubble extravaganza for the whole family!

One performance only.

From her powerful anthems to her glamorous elegance on the silver screen, Whitney Houston’s breathtaking voice helped her become one of the most beloved artists of all time. The Greatest Love for Whitney celebrates the amazing career and legacy of this Grammy Award-winning icon by taking audiences through a journey of her record-setting hits. Featuring songs like “I Will Always Love You,” “Saving All My Love For You,” and “Where Do Broken Hearts Go,” this superstar’s warmth and magnetism takes center stage in a fitting tribute to the woman known simply as “The Voice.”

The time is 1905 and Esther Mills, an African American seamstress makes lingerie for the wealthy women uptown and ladies of the night downtown. Lynn Nottage’s Intimate Apparel explores the desire for both independence and connection, the insidious effects of racism and classism, the social oppression of women, and the bravery, hard work, friendship, and love of people forgotten by history. Produced in partnership with Sankofa African American Theatre Company.

Steel Magnolias meets Transparent: What will intelligent, sociable ladies Frances, Mary Todd and Janie do when Sally, the sophisticated, charming new fourth in their bridge club, discloses she is transgender?

The revelation prods each of the original three club members to address the challenges of other episodes in their lives – and guides the club towards a new awareness of what it means to be a friend.

Ten years after her husband’s tragic assassination, Mary Todd Lincoln was declared insane, upon petition of her son, and confined to the Bethlehem Place Sanitarium, Batavia, Illinois.

This play is set within the confines of Mrs. Lincoln’s room and traces her recalling moments and episodes of her past life, far beyond the four walls that surround her. Her wandering mind allows her thoughts to take form for the audience, and each brings new incidents into focus.

The smash hit comedy, The Full Monty Musical, is a heartwarming and hilarious story that follows six unemployed steelworkers from Buffalo who decide to take a bold step to regain their financial footing. Faced with the harsh realities of unemployment, they embark on a journey that will not only test their friendships but also challenge societal norms.

Four misfit animals, a Donkey, a Dog, a Cat, and a Rooster leave their respective homes and former lives to go and become famous musicians. Along their journey, they meet with a wicked robber, and all band together to teach him a lesson in manners.  Now a formidable team, as well as fast friends, will The Brementown Musicians continue to pursue their dreams of fame, fortune, and individual stardom?

Little Kids in an Aquarium (LKA) is an up-and-coming Harrisburg-based experimental theatre company specializing in neofuturism. They are very funny. Trust us. They also do sad and dramatical stuff sometimes.

So look out for that. You will cry. Open Stage is pleased to host Little Kids in an Aquarium. Performances will be in the Studio Theatre.

Join Gamut Theatre Group's Harrisburg Shakespeare Company for the 31st Annual Free Shakespeare in the Park held at Reservoir Park in Harrisburg!

The Comedy of Errors follows identical twins (both called Antipholus) with identical manservants (both called Dromio), separated in infancy by outrageous circumstances. One Antipholus now lives with his Dromio, his wife Adriana and her sister Luciana in Ephesus, while the other pair has just arrived from Syracuse. A romp of mistaken identity and misunderstandings ensue, resulting in a reunion of separated twins and their parents.