Hershey Area Playhouse is set to captivate audiences throughout 2025 with a vibrant lineup of performances. From the high-energy antics of 'Bounce: A New Musical' to the heartwarming tale of 'Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer,' this season promises something for everyone. Each production, staged at the Country Meadows Retirement Community in Hershey, Pennsylvania, showcases a unique blend of creativity and storytelling, featuring adaptations of beloved stories and original works. Join us as we explore the exciting events, talented artists, and the essence of this theatrical journey.

Hershey Area Playhouse: A Year of Diverse Theatrical Marvels

Discover a year of captivating performances at the Hershey Area Playhouse, where classic tales and new narratives come alive on stage. From the whimsical magic of Mary Poppins to the high-flying antics of Catch Me If You Can, and the heartwarming adventures of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, the 2025 season promises a diverse lineup for all ages. Join us as we delve into the stories and creative minds behind six extraordinary productions, each offering a unique theatrical experience.

Theatrical Delights Await: A Year of Musicals and Drama at Hershey Area Playhouse

The Hershey Area Playhouse is set to host a sensational series of musical performances throughout 2025, bringing beloved stories and characters to life on stage. From the practically perfect nanny Mary Poppins, to the high-flying escapades of 'Catch Me If You Can,' and the poignant romance of 'Ghost: The Musical,' audiences are in for a treat. Not to mention the unique teen voice in '13,' the nostalgic adventure of 'The Oregon Trail,' and the heartwarming holiday special 'Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer.' Each production promises to captivate and entertain, offering something for everyone.

Experience the Magic of Musicals: A Year of Unforgettable Performances at Hershey Area Playhouse

Based on the bestselling book by Cheryl Strayed and adapted for the stage by Nia Vardalos, Tiny Beautiful Things personifies the questions and answers that “Sugar” was publishing online from 2010-2012. When the struggling writer was asked to take over the unpaid, anonymous position of advice columnist, Strayed used empathy and her personal experiences to help those seeking guidance for obstacles both large and small.

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Tiny Beautiful Things

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Bounce! is a high-energy, contemporary new musical about Reggie, a 10-year-old with endless energy who just can’t stay out of trouble at school. Through hilarious interactions with his/her classmates—like Low, who’s tired of the “smart kid” label, and Hoops, who is obsessed with lunch—Reggie learns that her energy can be a strength, not a weakness.

Bounce: A New Musical

One of the most popular Disney movies of all time is capturing hearts in a whole new way: as a practically perfect musical! Based on the books by P.L. Travers and the classic Walt Disney film, Cameron Mackintosh and Disney's Mary Poppins delighted Broadway audiences for over 2,500 performances and received nominations for nine Olivier and seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical.

Disney and Cameron Mackintosh's Mary Poppins

Based on the hit film and the incredible true story, Catch Me If You Can is the high-flying musical comedy about chasing your dreams and not getting caught. Nominated for four Tony awards, including Best Musical, this delightfully entertaining show was created by a Tony Award-winning "dream team," with a book by Terrence McNally (The Full Monty, Ragtime) and a swinging score by Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman (Hairspray).

Catch Me If You Can

TEEN PRODUCTION! Geek. Poser. Jock. Beauty Queen. Wannabe. These are the labels that can last a lifetime. With an unforgettable rock score from Tony Award-winning composer, Jason Robert Brown, (Parade, The Last Five Years, Bridges of Madison County) 13 is a musical about fitting in – and standing out!

Adapted from the hit film by its Academy Award-winning screenwriter, Bruce Joel Rubin, GHOST THE MUSICAL follows Sam and Molly, a young couple whose connection takes a shocking turn after Sam’s untimely death. The bond of love transcends the boundaries of life itself to grow stronger and more fully realized. Trapped between two worlds, Sam refuses to leave Molly when he learns she is in grave danger. Desperate to communicate with her, he turns to a storefront psychic, Oda Mae Brown, who helps him protect Molly and avenge his death. GHOST THE MUSICAL is a poignant romance that builds comedy, suspense, and deeply felt emotion to an ethereal climax that audiences will never forget.

Ghost: The Musical

It’s 1997. Alone in her computer lab, 13-year-old Jane finds her escape from the awkward throes of puberty by joining her sister and her unattainable high school crush in a covered wagon headed west on “The Oregon Trail.” Under the guidance of the all-powerful Voice of the Game, we watch “Then Jane” and her family navigate the deadly perils of 1850s frontier life, while present day Jane navigates the different but all-too-real dangers of high school, college, and eventually adulthood. Jane soon finds herself in her 20s, unemployed and battling an undefinable lifelong sadness she cannot name, even as “Then Jane” continues to face the tribulations of the trail. With nearly two centuries between them, both Janes face hardships that seem impossible to overcome—until they find one another.

The Oregon Trail

THEATRE FOR YOUNG AUDIENCES PRODUCTION! The holiday classic soars off the screen in this musical adaptation of the beloved television special. Filled with holiday hits like "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" and "A Holly Jolly Christmas," Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer™ features all of your favorite characters including Santa and Mrs. Claus, Hermey the Elf, Bumble the Abominable Snow Monster, Clarice, Yukon Cornelius and, of course, Rudolph. It’s an adventure that teaches us that what makes you different can be what makes you special.

Hershey Area Playhouse

May 29 - Jun 8, 2025

Disney and Cameron Mackintosh's Mary Poppins

Jul 31 - Aug 10, 2025

Catch Me If You Can

11 - 14 Sep, 2025

13

16 - 26 Oct, 2025

Ghost: The Musical

13 - 16 Nov, 2025

The Oregon Trail

27 - 30 Mar, 2025

Tiny Beautiful Things

Feb 28 - Mar 2, 2025

Bounce: A New Musical

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