This week, theaters across south-central Pennsylvania and western Maryland have a wonderful lineup of performances. From timeless musicals to youth productions, stages in Franklin, Washington and Frederick counties are coming alive. Whether you prefer a lighthearted beach tribute or a modern satire, there’s a show this month that will match every taste.
Franklin County
The Waynesboro Children’s Theatre Troupe is looking for local businesses to become a sponsor for this year’s WCTT’s “Shrek the Musical.” The production expenses of each show exceed $25,000 yearly, and they are looking for assistance. To become a sponsor for this year’s musical, email them at [email protected]. For more information about the show, which will be held from Dec. 4th through the 7th at the Waynesboro Area Senior High School, readers may click here.
From May 29 to June 13 at the Totem Pole Playhouse in Fayetteville, “A Night With Janis Joplin” will be shown. Readers may click here for more information.
From May 30 to June 7, “Crazy Quilt Club: A Comedy Mystery” by Pat Cook will be shown at Star Theatre in Mercersburg. For more information, readers may click here.
Washington County
On June 15 and 16, auditions for “Come From Away” will be hosted by the Potomac Playmakers in Hagerstown, Maryland. Readers looking to gain more information may follow this link.
From June 26 to August 16, at The Washington County Playhouse Dinner Theatre, “Tarzan: The Stage Musical” will be performed. To learn more, readers may click here.
The Maryland Youth Symphony Orchestra concert will be happening on Wednesday, June 10th, at 7pm at the Kepler Theater in Hagerstown. To get more information on this concert, readers may click this link.
Frederick County
On May 21, Wonder Book And Video Presents “Pride and Prejudice” (2005) at the Weinberg Center for the Arts in Frederick, Maryland. To purchase tickets and learn more, readers may click here.
Now through June 14, at the Maryland Ensemble Theatre in Frederick, “Every Brilliant Thing” by Duncan Macmillan and Jonny Donahoe will be hosted. For more information regarding this event, readers may visit the website by clicking here.
