BETHLEHEM, PA “ Touchstone Theatre, the region's only ensemble-based theatre, presents HeadEye: The Musical “ a new original play that brings to life the psychedelic music of Jason E.R. Hedrington. Part classic Broadway musical, part titillating burlesque show, and part puppet-filled love story wrapped up in a rollicking space adventure, HeadEye: The Musicalperforms February 29 through March 10 in Touchstone's 75-seat theatre in Southside Bethlehem.

Crowded Kitchen Players will present its new play, "The Revolution: The Irish War of Independence 1919-1921" at The Charles A. Brown Ice House in Bethlehem, March 14-17, 2024.

"The Revolution", also known as "Cogadh na Saoirse", is told through a series of dramatizations and stirring personal accounts of the events that led inevitably to the savage guerilla war that lasted from early 1919 until a truce in mid-1921.

The play is the second part of Crowded Kitchen Players trilogy that began with last years "The Rising" that recounted the stirring but tragic attempt on Easter Monday 1916 to end British rule in Ireland, but was crushed by British troops after only six days of fighting. The Risings leader were executed within days of their surrender, and a new era of British suppression of Irish freedoms and culture was imposed.

Allentown, PA “ The Pines Dinner Theatre, 448 N 17th Street, Allentown Pa will be presenting "Holly Jolly Christmas" November 9 through December 23, 2023.

It's the most wonderful time of the year for Rob (Kent Benwell) and Laura (Amber Blatt), as they celebrate the season in grand style with their long-time friends Maggie (Eileen Deisemann), and Kristopher (Maxwell Gorman).

But when they find out Christmas won't be so joyous after all, will the spirit of the holidays prevail'

BETHLEHEM, PA “ Touchstone Theatre returns for their 24th production of Christmas City Follies, a theatrical extravaganza packed to the brim with music, merriment, and a pinch of festive hijinks. Performances will run from December 1-22, 2023 in Touchstone's home black box theatre in Southside Bethlehem.

A beloved Bethlehem tradition, Christmas City Follies is known for its original sketches, characters, and songs “ as well as the joy that it brings to countless Lehigh Valley residents. Thousands of locals and tourists have made this one-of-a-kind performance an annual addition to their holiday festivities, knowing that they can expect something special every time.

The best part of this family-friendly, vaudevillian-style variety show is that it is entirely homemade. Writers, actors, and designers work each season to create a fresh and fun production that will make audiences feel like they've come home for the holidays. Every year is a surprise, bringing brand new stories to the stage while sprinkling in some recurring fan-favorite characters and scenes from past shows. Made with love and a dash of mischief, this holiday spectacle never fails to entertain and delight attendees of all ages.

For those who can't wait until December, Touchstone Theatre will perform at both the Northside Christmas Tree Lighting on November 24 at 5pm at Payrow Plaza and the Southside Christmas Tree Lighting on November 25 at 5pm on New Street across from the Greenway entrance. Additionally, Follies actors will perform at the Downtown Bethlehem Association Live Advent Calendar, which runs daily from December 1-23 at 5:30pm at Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites' 1810 Goundie House on Main Street.

Christmas City Follies is sponsored by Peoples Security Bank and Trust. The show receives additional support from the County of Northampton, First Generation, and Lehigh Valley with Love. Touchstone's season is supported locally by season sponsor Astound Broadband. WDIY provides media sponsorship and Working Dog Press provides print sponsorship. Touchstone also receives support from the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, a state agency funded by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the National Endowment for the Arts.

Christmas City Follies XXIV performs December 1-22, with shows at 8pm on Thursdays-Saturdays and 2pm on Sundays, and an additional performance at 8pm on Wednesday, December 20. Tickets are $25, with $15 tickets for students/seniors and the option to Pay-What-You-Will at the door on Thursdays. Tickets are available at 610.867.1689 or online at touchstone.org

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Celebrating over 40 years, Touchstone Theatre produces and presents original productions and works to foster collaboration on a local and national level through educational and youth empowerment programs and by using theatre as a community-building tool. Visit us at www.touchstone.org