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Off-Broadway comedy coming to Mill Hall

MILL HALL — Some may call these Texas cheerleaders vivacious, but if they don’t know who J.F.K. is after his assassination, they might also be called airheads. A popular Off-Broadway comedy for community theatres and colleges in the late 70’s, 80’s and 90’s “Vanities” has been adapted into a musical. Producing Artistic Director David Leidholdt announces that “Vanities the Musical” will be presented on Millbrook’s Main Stage on Oct. 1 and Oct. 9. Leidholt calls the musical “.. a funny, sexy and poignant look at the journey of these All-American women … ...

Benefit concert to feature Elton John’s music

The Lycoming County United Way will host Live United in Music II at 7:15 p.m., Sept. 30 at the Community Arts Center in Williamsport “You don’t want to miss your only chance to sing along with the Music of Elton John, starring Michael Cavanaugh, backed by the LIVE UNITED in Music Pops ...

Auditions for ‘White Christmas’ coming

The Community Theatre League is holding open auditions for the musical Irving Berlin’s “White Christmas,” based upon the Paramount Pictures film written for the screen by Norman Krasna, Norman Panama and Melvin Frank. According to a news release, auditions will be held at 6:30 p.m., ...

‘12 Angry Men’ slated for Lewisburg performances

LEWISBURG — RiverStage concedes that the title “12 Angry Men” is a bit misleading. Based in Lewisburg, the RiverStage Community Theatre holds open auditions for its 2021-22 “season” opener on Sept. 12 and 13 at 7 p.m. at the Geenspace Center, 815 Market St., or the old Lewisburg Area High School. Derek Scott directs the Reginald Rose classic, but emphasizes that RiverStage is seeking both men and women to complete the cast. RiverStage President Jove Graham notes that because the show was originally scheduled for April 2020, then rescheduled twice. The production was ...

Details for 2021-22 season revealed

UNIVERSITY PARK — Two of Penn State University’s main theatres have been recently renovated as Penn State Centre Stage readies its ambitious 2021-22 season. Both the on-campus Playhouse (a traditional auditorium with a proscenium stage) and The Pavilion (with the audience seated on three sides — and occasionally even on four sides — will be lit up again for a six-production lineup. “After the challenges of the last 18 months, we are thrilled to be able to welcome our loyal patrons and community back to Centre Stage,” said Rick Lombardo, producing artistic director of the ...

Milton Harvest Festival pops concert to return

Music lovers will be delighted to learn that the Milton Harvest Festival will once again feature its traditional Pops Concert at 7 p.m., Sept. 16 at St. Andrews Methodist Church, 102 Lower Market St., Milton. Under the direction of Russell Wynn Jr. and Connie Pawling-Young, a group of dedicated singers will offer selections in a variety of styles, a news release said. There is a fee for admission. “At Last” and “Sweet Caroline” will bring back memories of years gone by. “You Will Be Found” from “Dear Evan Hansen” and “If My Friends Could See Me Now” from “Sweet ...