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Pa Playhouse's "Dial 'M' for Murder" gripping, satisfying

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Written by: Kathy Lauer-Williams
Category: Play Reviews
Published: 28 January 2025
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Pennsylvania Playhouse has delivered a satisfyingly gripping thriller in its production of the English play “Dial ‘M’ for Murder,” through Feb. 9 at the playhouse, 390 Illick’s Mill Road, Bethlehem. 
The classic play, as deftly directed by Gary Boyer, is filled with complicated twists and turns that has audiences sitting on the edge of their seats.
Although the exposition-heavy play starts a bit slowly, it steadily gains steam as all the parts come together.

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Sly, smart "POTUS" at Northampton Community College Theatre

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Written by: Kathy Lauer-Williams
Category: Play Reviews
Published: 24 January 2025
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Northampton Community College Theatre Department’s enjoyably sly and smart “POTUS: Or, Behind Every Great Dumbass are Seven Women Trying to Keep Him Alive” is a frenetic, energetic political satires that hits home more than not as it takes audiences on a wild ride behind closed doors at the White House.

“POTUS” is on stage through Jan. 26 in Lipkin Theater, Northampton Community College, 3835 Green Pond Road, Bethlehem Township. 

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A playful and naughty "Vixen's Holiday Speakeasy" at Civic's Theatre514

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Written by: Kathy Lauer-Williams
Category: Play Reviews
Published: 16 December 2024
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Civic’s Theatre514’s production of “Vixen’s Holiday Speakeasy” is the perfect antidote for holiday stress.
Civic has pulled out all the stops for this playful, naughty and joyful original show on stage at 514 N. 19th St., Allentown, through Dec. 22.
As soon as you walk into the building, you are transported to a wild, wacky and hilarious world. In true speakeasy fashion you must give a password through a little opening in a door to enter, where you are greeted with complimentary fresh baked cookies and an opportunity to buy holiday themed drinks.

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Pennsylvania Playhouse stages charming "White Christmas"

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Written by: Kathy Lauer-Williams
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Published: 10 December 2024
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Pennsylvania Playhouse has staged a charming and rewarding “White Christmas” through Dec. 22 at the playhouse, 390 Illick’s Mill Road, Bethlehem.
The show fills the playhouse’s stage with tuneful songs accompanied by plenty of high-energy tap-dancing.

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Civic Theatre delivers memorable "A Christmas Carol"

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Written by: Kathy Lauer-Williams
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Published: 10 December 2024
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Civic Theatre delivers plenty of holiday spirit with its 33rd annual holiday production of "A Christmas Carol"  through Dec. 21 at the historic 19th Street Theater, 527 N. 19th St., Allentown. 
The show begins, as always, setting the stage as families parade across the stage on their busy holiday errands and carolers sing with fervor, creating a delightfully immersive experience.

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  1. Touchstone's Follies XXV merry, rollicking holiday fun
  2. Whimsical "Mr. Dickens' Hat" delights at Desales
  3. "Ghosted"--- One Woman’s Journey Through Love, Loss, Shame and Redemption, at Civic
  4. Muhlenberg's "The Great Comet" lush and complex
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PLAY REVIEWS

  • "Allies" debates cultural identity, at Between the Lines Studio Theatre
  • "Clue: The Musical" wacky and colorful fun, at Pines Dinner Theatre

AUDITIONS

  • Auditions for "An Explosion by the Ballyseedy Woods", third part of CKP's Irish trilogy
  • Crowded Kitchen Players seeks singers and actors for new musical comedy

UPCOMING SHOWS

  • "An Explosion by the Ballyseedy Woods", a tale of the Irish Civil War at The Ice House March 13-16
  • Coming to The Ice House: “Earth Woven: Stories of Connection, Creation, and Wonder," a storytelling concert