This year, Hershey Theatre marks 80 years of performing arts in Central Pennsylvania. To celebrate, it booked several Broadway musicals. Here’s the lineup:
“Ghost The Musical”: The show, based on the 1990 film starring Demi Moore and Patrick Swayze, will run Oct. 29 to Nov. 3. It follows a young couple whose connection overcomes an untimely death.
“War Horse”: The production, which won five Tony Awards in 2011, will hit the stage Dec. 10 to 15. With the help of life-sized puppets, the musical tells the story of a boy and his beloved horse that get torn apart World War I. Steven Spielberg’s live-action movie, based on the musical, earned six Oscar nominations. Read about a local connection to the musical.
“Sister Act”: The comic crime caper, based on the 1992 movie starring Whoopi Goldberg and Maggie Smith, comes to Hershey Feb. 25 to March 2, 2014. It follows Deloris Van Cartier, a singer who witnesses a crime and is hidden by the cops in an unlikely place — a convent. She makes a splash in the choir.
“Flashdance”: The movie, starring Jennifer Beals, is celebrating its 30th anniversary. The music dances into Hershey April 29 to May 4, 2014. It follows Alex Owens, a Pittsburgh steel mill welder by day and a bar dancer by night. She dreams of breaking away to become a professional performer.
Returning shows: Blue Man Group, the theatrical show that combines comedy, music and technology, will perform Nov. 22 to 24. The musical “Rock of Ages” will return March 6, 2014.
Tickets for all Broadway shows go on sale to the public Aug. 26. Tickets to most shows start at $28 to $30 and will be available online at www.HersheyTheatre.com, by phone at 717-534-3405 and at the Hershey Theatre box office, 15 E. Caracas Ave., Hershey.
