LEWISBURG — For dance enthusiasts, “The Nutcracker” is an anticipated holiday treat. For the second consecutive year, RiverStage Community Theatre will team up with Strictly Ballet to present “A Lewisburg Victorian Nutcracker.” The Christmas-themed ballet will be performed at 2 ...
MILL HALL — Extending summer stock not only into the fall but closer to the frosty winter, the Millbrook Playhouse offers “Elf the Musical, JR. ” as a holiday treat. The Millbrook Playhouse Youth Ensemble has 7 p.m. performances on Friday and Saturday, with 2 p.m. matinees on Saturday ...
I wasn’t expecting to have the urge to double check my kitchen pans after watching this one. Movies like this are important, not just because of its exceptional quality, but also the grave relevance it has now. The aptly named “Dark Waters” is a cut above the rest, constructed with such ...
If Shia LaBeouf went through even half the crap depicted in “Honey Boy,” it’s amazing he lived to tell the tale. Viewers may find it tough to process this skilled but brutal movie without knowing something about the young actor, who not only wrote the autobiographical script, but also ...
The Williamsport Symphony Orchestra will host its annual Holiday Concert at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday at the Community Arts Center, 220 West Fourth Street. The performance will see the WSO joined by the Williamsport Area High School choirs as well as this year’s Young Artist Competition winner. ...
“Christmas isn’t just a day, it’s a frame of mind.” These words, spoken by Kris Kringle in the holiday classic “Miracle on 34th Street,” serve as a reminder of how powerful the holiday spirit can be. Keeping a cheerful and benevolent disposition not only warms the soul during the ...
It’s been nearly four decades since Tom Woodruff appeared in a local production. During the Community Theatre League’s 1981-82 season, Woodruff was one of the lovable loonies in “Arsenic and Old Lace,” presented in the local community theater’s former home on Washington ...
BLOOMSBURG — Although “Christmas” is in the title, “Miss Bennett: Christmas at Pemberley” may not be considered by some theatregoers as a traditional Christmas play. But for its 42nd season, the professional Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble has selected this unofficial, seasonal sequel ...
BOILING SPRINGS — Anyone looking for some holiday magic should travel to the The Playhouse at Allenberry to discover a “Miracle on 34th Street.” With book, music and lyrics by Meredith Wilson, “Miracle on 34th Street, The Musical” will be presented at The Playhouse, 1159 Boiling ...
Local singer-songwriter Stacia Abernatha will be showcasing her signature blend of jazz, blues, folk and country at two special performances in December, at Franco’s Lounge & Music Club in Williamsport, and the Elk Creek Cafe & Aleworks in Millheim. Abernatha is no stranger to the ...
With “The Irishman,” Martin Scorsese strikes me as an old pro who specialized in violent gangsters and is now reevaluating his legacy. After a brief theatrical release in November, the director’s sprawling new movie is currently streaming on Netflix — which ponied up its $159 million ...
If you’re going to script a successful whodunit, you’d better have a good solution — and you’d better stay one step ahead of the audience. With “Knives Out,” writer-director Rian Johnson has done this in spades — and on top of that, his film is funny too. Best of all: Even ...
When last week’s Arlo Guthrie concert at the Community Arts Center started with a claymation video illustrating the events that place in “The Motorcycle Song,” fans in attendance suspected they were in for a fun and fairly unorthodox evening. They were right. The performance saw Guthrie ...
Few performers are as comfortable singing the lead in a Sondheim musical at a community theater as they are designing a set for a professional theater. But then again, few performers are as versatile as Aaron White. White grew up in the small town of Dalmatia in Northumberland ...
The cool thing about the new movie about Mr. Rogers is … it isn’t really about Mr. Rogers. And that would be just fine with him. In the amazing “A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood,” Rogers acts as the voice of healing for a troubled writer penning a magazine piece on the beloved ...
After “Frozen” captured the hearts of young and old alike with its unforgettable songs and engaging story, it was near impossible to avoid a sequel. Not achieving the standards set by the first film, “Frozen 2” is a weaker entry of Disney films. When all is good in the magical land ...
Williamsport’s Community Arts Center is joining in the holiday cheer again this season, as the area’s premier concert venue will play host to the 13th Annual Skip Hunsinger Christmas Spectacular at 2 p.m. Dec. 15. The event is free and open to all ages. In its 13th season, the Christmas ...
LEWISBURG — If anyone overhears an old miser growling “Bah Humbug,” it’s likely to be Ebenezer Scrooge — or maybe some distant relative. In this case, the relative is Charles Dickens’ great-great-grandson, who returns to Central Pennsylvania to recreate “A Christmas ...
Victorian Christmas in Williamsport is celebrating its 21st year with its annual three-day event highlighting the unique architectural history of the city. This year’s theme is “Riding Through Time,” which will feature and showcase transportation in Victorian Williamsport. Victorian ...
The West Branch Chorale is celebrating its 50th anniversary season this year. The local singing group has been a mainstay in the community for decades, due to its committed members and their love for singing. “The West Branch Chorale has been a dedicated group of people that love to sing. ...