Playhouse News
Theatre Academy Offers Winter and Spring Sessions for Students in Grades 1 to 12
Hershey Area Playhouse is pleased to offer information on upcoming winter sessions for students in grades 1 to 12. The winter program will run from January 14 to March 4.
Hershey Area Playhouse delights with The Wedding Singer from July 14 to 24
Based on the hit Adam Sandler movie, The Wedding Singer will run July 14, 15, and 16 at 7 pm; July 17 at 2 pm; July 21, 22, and 23 at 7 pm, and July 24 at 2 pm.
Hershey Area Playhouse to Hold Auditions for Cinderella Youth Edition
Hershey Area Playhouse is holding auditions for its upcoming junior musical production of Cinderella Youth Edition for actors in grades 4 through 12.
Swing to the sounds of the Unforgettable Big Band
Swingin’ big band music is alive at the Hershey Area Playhouse, with an unforgettable performance from the Unforgettable Big Band on April 1 and 2, 2022.
Hershey Area Playhouse Theatre Academy Offers Winter and Spring Sessions for Students in Grades 1 to 12
Hershey Area Playhouse is pleased to offer information on upcoming winter and spring sessions for students in grades 1 to 12.
Hershey Area Playhouse Presents Will Curry Plays Broadway: A Cabaret Experience on October 16
The Hershey Area Playhouse is presenting Will Curry Plays Broadway: A Cabaret Experience, featuring the musical talents of Will Curry, violinist and musical director. The performance will be held at the Playhouse on Saturday, October 16 at 7 pm.
Hershey Area Playhouse Announces Auditions for A Gift To Remember
Hershey Area Playhouse is holding auditions for its winter show, A Gift to Remember, on Sunday, September 26 and Monday, September 27 at 7 pm at the Playhouse.
Hershey Area Playhouse to Host Open House on May 15
Join the Hershey Area Playhouse for an open house on May 15 from 11:30 to 2:30. Themed Entr'acte, which means the start of Act 2, the event is both a fundraiser and a chance for our Playhouse community to come together to celebrate the arts in our community and the Playhouse reopening for visitors.
Hershey Area Playhouse Offers Summer Camps for Students in Grades 1 to 12
Hershey Area Playhouse is pleased to offer several summer camps for students in grades 1 to 12. The June Performance Camp will run from Monday to Friday at the Playhouse, from June 14 to 25 with evening performance on June 25. The Gardens Summer Theatre Camp will run Monday to Friday at the Hershey Gardens and the Playhouse from July 12 to 23 with a performance on Friday, July 23 at noon.
The Playhouse Presents a “Holiday Card from the Hershey Area Playhouse”
The Hershey Area Playhouse is presenting a virtual Holiday Card for six nights in December, with a joyful—definitely not silent—night, featuring talented members of the community.
Give Back to Broadway: Costume Designer Jennifer Raskopf
Jennifer Raskopf, has been an assistant costume designer on Hamilton since 2015, and worked as an assistant on several other Broadway shows, national tours, and concert productions such as Drood, Catch Me If You Can, Pippin, Leap of Faith, Shrek, Sweeney Todd, and Guys & Dolls.
Hershey Area Playhouse Theatre Academy Launches Fall Session and Junior Musical
The Hershey Area Playhouse is announcing their fall Theatre Academy session with an in-person acting class for students in grades 1 through 3 and a junior musical, We are Monsters, for grades 4 through 12.
Hershey Area Playhouse Embraces Virtual Opportunities for Summer Programming
Hershey Area Playhouse is expanding its programming to include virtual opportunities for the summer, including a Netflix watch party and a Broadway workshop series.
Hershey Area Playhouse Launches Give Back to Broadway Workshops
Hershey Area Playhouse announces its first in a series of unique workshops, partnering with professionals who are currently displaced by the closing of Broadway. The first workshop is set for Monday, August 17. The Give Back to Broadway workshops pair the Playhouse with professionals from the Great White Way to benefit both.
From the Director Desk: Love, Loss and What I Wore, Jennifer Feldser
Director Jennifer Feldser shares a bit about Love, Loss and What I Wore and the women (and puppy) of this cast tell what appealed to them about this show and why it might be something for you to try on.
Kids' Corner: An Interview with Elle Padaci
Enjoy this Kid’s Corner interview with Elle Pedaci, a member of the Hershey Area Playhouse.
The Hershey Area Playhouse Welcomes Lauren Schuman to the Board
The Board of the Hershey Area Playhouse is excited to welcome Lauren Schuman to the Board.
Holiday Bravo! News & Happening
Check out the latest Hershey Area Playhouse news in the Holiday Edition of the Bravo magazine. The articles include information on current productions, artistic reports, volunteers, Playhouse finances, education and sponsorship opportunities, and more.
Hershey Area Playhouse Announces Auditions for Love, Loss and What I Wore
Hershey Area Playhouse is holding auditions for their first show of the 2020 season, Love, Loss and What I Wore, a play written by Nora and Delia Ephron and based on the 1995 book of the same name by Ilene Beckerman.
Kelly's Cabaret Benefitting the PCADV and Susquehanna Service Scheduled for Nov. 23
Kelly's Cabaret has been scheduled for Sat., Nov. 23 at 7 p.m. All Proceeds will benefit PCADV (Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence) and Susquehanna Service Dogs. General Admission at the door with a minimum of $20 cash donation.