This was our first show at the Hershey Area Playhouse (Legally Blonde) and we were very impressed!…read moreUpon arrival we were warmly welcomed and given an overview of the layout of the theatre.  The ground floor has the concessions, ticketbooth and restrooms. The second floor has the theatre area. The theatre is very clean and modern.  The theatre is nicely laid out with seats on 3 sides of the "stage" area, which enables the performers to utilize the whole floor area to the seats. The seating space is great! Spacious, with nice leg room and staggered with the seat in front of you, which is very nice and provides an unblocked view.  The performers did a great job and provided the audience with a fun, energetic atmosphere, which even surpassed shows we've seen at the Hershey Theatre.  The sound, pit band and lighting were spot on for the show.  We will definitely be returning for additional shows in the future!

Loved our experience at Hershey theatre. Saw Pretty Woman on tour before the theatre will close for…read morerenovations. Beautiful theatre with nice seating, we were lucky to have orchestra seats near the front! Look forward to returning after construction is finished!!!

This past theatre season we did something we've never done before: we bought the subscription…read morepackage. Comparing the cost to see these shows on Broadway in NYC versus here closer to home it was a package that made sense. We LOVED having the same seats for Hamilton, Beetlejuice, Ain't Too Proud, & Pretty Woman. Our seats were my favorite, but you can't have a bad seat. I've seen shows from Orchestra to back row Balcony in the past. Given the age of the theatre & how theatre seating is so very tight (esp in nyc) , Hershey Theatre is comfortable. I try to picture the long, full elegant gowns worn to the theatre back a century ago & I can't imagine how it could have been comfortable! But if those women made it through a theatre night, I certainly can too. For this theatre season, the air & heating systems seemed a problem for me. It was blustery cold outside but to warm & stuffy inside so it was a challenge to figure out how to dress appropriately. They never started on time. I don't know if it's the opening door time, enhanced security, or the show tour itself but time management seemed to be an issue this season at the Saturday 2pm shows. Snacks and drinks are provided for a reasonable fee. Regular care & maintenance was maintained to the rest rooms. And everything else people like to know about like parking & wifi plus the heating & cooling system is getting work done in 2025 so save your $$$ and get ready for an EPIC return to theatre when Hershey Theatre re-opens their doors after renovation!!!

If you're sans kids and looking for something different on the 3rd Friday of the month, Whitaker…read moreCenter's Night Shift is it. For $10 (cash preferred) you get admission, a drink voucher, and two hours to play with science exhibits... with a beer or wine in hand. Think Night at the Museum meets a cash bar. 100% yes. Adventure Buddy's highlight was the RaceIT exhibit, where he built and raced cars -- only to lose to my championship Houpe-De-Ville (sorry, not sorry). My favorite? The Hurricane Chamber that blasted winds up to 91mph. Cool? More like cold. I almost lost my contact lenses. Totally worth it. Even though the exhibits are geared toward kids, there's something magical about rediscovering them as an adult. Nostalgia hits, curiosity kicks in, and the 21+ crowd makes the vibe peaceful, playful, and fun. Between touching a tornado, watching turtles migrate across Earth, and laughing at ourselves while sipping drinks, it was an inexpensive, unique date night during 3rd in the Burg. Highly recommend pawning off the crotchgoblins with grandma and checking it out.

Great place to bring kids for an indoor activity. Our kids 5 and 3 really enjoyed it. The dinosaur…read moreexhibit was really nicely done with moving dinosaurs. Lots of interactive things for the kids and adults to do. On the upper floor there was a cute play area for kids under 6 that included a shopping area, doctor zone, construction and building area. Everyone was really nice and space was clean. It was not busy which made it nice. We parked in the structure nearby and they did not validate and you have to pay using a QR code. We will definitely be back with the kids next time we need a nice indoor activity.

Have you ever had that friend or that one person you know very well who tells you to see a movie!…read moreYOU HAVE to see this film it's one of the best films and it is their favorite. Well, that's what I did. I went to Midtown cinema to see Sinners. It was a rainy, gloomy day, so it was perfect to go to the movie theater. I worked for myself, so I was able to go to a matinee at roughly about 1 PM. It was a very nice experience. Since I since I had the theater to my entire self I purchased a popcorn and a soda and of course the movie ticket! Well I was surprised to only find out that my bill came out to be $32 for a movie midday however I continued to watch the movie and this movie was okay! But that part that threw me off were the vampires. I definitely wasn't expecting that, but that was a great little pot plot twist at the end. I was not too fond of it, but the cinema was very nice. The bathrooms were very clean and the staff made up for it. I actually got a chance to talk to one of the staff members and we talked about movies and I told them how I didn't understand why it was vampires and then also Hoodoo which I came to find out. Is a different type of magic than Voodoo. I love that the film was fictional and based on a folklore, talking to someone at the movie theater, who actually studied film themselves was an amazing experience. I enjoy the conversation with the staff more than the movie.

It is sort of an old school movie theater with a modern twist. That is they have a lounge area…read morebefore you go in. The theater itself does not have the sound system like the newer ones, but it was good enough. You could see heads on screen when people walked in or out of the theater, which was cool; have not had that experience since my younger days. Everyone was polite and courteous of other guests. It was a great experience for my daughters and I.

Es una buena experiencia para disfrutar en familia y amigos con el mejor sabor de la comida y…read morediversión y mucho más.

This is truly a very overlooked cool thing to do in Harrisburg…read more The Gamut Theatre Group has several children's shows throughout the year such as a Christmas one, the Frog Prince, Three Billy Goats Gruff, Thumbelina, and others. Tickets are only $8 each for adults and kids. The theatre itself is located on third floor of the Strawberry Square building in downtown Harrisburg and shows are normally Wednesday and Thursday at 10:15am and Saturday at 1pm. Everything is done in a very loose and improvised way. Kids will appreciate the silliness. (An occasional joke for the adults is thrown in too.) This is a very affordable way to give your child something entertaining and different to do for an hour and can very easily be combined with doing the Science Center and/or IMAX theatre at the Whitaker Center next door. http://www.gamutplays.org/popcornhat/current.php

LOCAL NICHE BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT…read more After our daughter, Piper, had so much fun at a class here, I had to learn more about this niche business and the people that make it what it is. I believe in the arts and the benefits of creativity and expression in our society, so it was a pleasure meeting with Molly Shortridge and Justin Clauser of The Perfect 5th Musical Arts Center recently for a tour and some insight into their business. Here's some of my conversation with these two important Central PA musical educators... 1. Founding year? 2011 2. Founder Full name? Eric Wirsing (Guitarist for Solar Federation) 3. Current Owners Full Names? Molly Shortridge (Flutist) and Justin Clauser (Guitarist) 4. Something people might not know about what you do/a common misconception? In addition to music instruction, we offer private and group classes in art and acting. In the Summer, we have camps for music, art, and acting such as Musical Theater, Painting, Drawing, Guitar, Rock Bands, and even specialized camps for young children. 5. Anything you think people might want to know or find interesting? We have highly trained instructors in their field who are also performing musicians. We have teachers from Julliard, Indiana University, Columbia College, Berklee College of Music, Temple University, and many other quality institutions. You can also find our teachers in bands and ensembles such as Into The Spin, Breaking Benjamin, Colebrook Road, Good in the Dark, That Girl,, The Keating Jazz Orchestra, U.S. Army Field bands, The Maryland Symphony Orchestra, Trinity Chamber Orchestra, and Canaan's Land. To find out more, please visit our website at ThePerfect5th.com to read biography's of each of our instructors. We are always interested in designing classes specific to what our community wants. If you have an idea for a small group of people we would love to make it for you. We currently work with the Girl Scouts to help them earn their art badges and would love to team up with more local organizations. 6. Your favorite part about the business? Our favorite part of The Perfect 5th is the sense of community. It is not just a place for musicians, artists, and actors to learn, but a place for us to gather and collaborate. Many local bands have formed out of students that met here and many students have been inspired to become professional artists and musicians. We have prepared students for colleges, conservatories, musicals, acting jobs, working as session musicians, and even for performing in the Marine Band. 7. What's your message or mission? We strive to encourage, nurture, and teach students of all ages and abilities, adapting lessons to individual needs. We hope to enhance lives with the joy of learning an art that lasts a lifetime. We also encourage our students to become members of the community who contribute their personal art and talent to others in ways that are meaningful and promote goodwill. Find them everywhere!... THE PERFECT FIFTH 4913 Gettysburg Rd Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 Phone: (717) 691-9100 WEBSITE: https://www.theperfect5th.com/ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/theperfect5th/ YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/user/P5MusicalArtsCenter TWITTER: https://twitter.com/Perfect5thMAC BLOG: https://theperfect5thmusicalartscenter.wordpress.com/ GOOGLE MAPS: https://goo.gl/maps/vwTHye7oAJ72

I love the perfect 5th! The staff is super friendly, and I have learned a ton from all the music…read moreinstructors. The acting classes are engaging, and the art is exquisite. The perfect 5th has everything an artist needs.

LTM is a great LITTLE place to see live shows. They have several shows each season, both musicals…read moreand straight plays. They also do one children's play a season, usually in the summer. Thursday night shows are discounts, so it's a great way to see live theater at an affordable price. The place only has 60 seats so there is a great view from each seat. I would probably skip the first row seats because you have to look up at the stage a bit. You can't buy tickets online and can only begin purchasing tickets two weeks before the show, which is kind of a hassle for planning purposes. Try it out (especially the musicals) and you won't be disappointed.

Always have Great movies!!!!!!food is a little expensive, but that's the theater for you!!!!!read more

RC Carlisle Commons is always a pleasant movie going experience. The recliner style seats are an…read moreexcellent way to make the movies more comfortable than what we all grew up with! I appreciate that they have 3D options for movies in addition to standard definition. As far as movie snack prices go, it'll bleed you dry like any movie theatre these days, but honestly it's worth skipping the snacks to see a movie on the big screen if that's an issue (or you can just share one box of candy/popcorn with friends/kids). I am a firm believer in the movie theatre experience (streaming is just not the same) and I am incredibly grateful to have a movie theatre here in Carlisle!