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Through March 6
Hamlet Ephrata Performing Arts Center opens its 2010 season with Shakespeare’s immortal tale of murder, betrayal and filial duty. 320 Cocalico Street (Ephrata Community Park). Wed.-Sat., 8 p.m. 733-7966 or ephrataperformingartscenter.com.
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Through March 20
Rent Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre presents this revolutionary take on Puccini’s La Bohème, set in the Lower East Side of the late 1980s. 510 Centerville Road. For times and tickets, call 898-1900 or visit dutchapple.com.
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Through April 24
Nana’s Naughty Knickers Sweet grandma Sylvia is running a sassy side business – selling illegal lingerie to New York City’s senior set! Rainbow Dinner Theatre, 3065 Lincoln Highway East (Route 30), Paradise. For times and tickets, call 687-4300 or visit rainbowdinnertheatre.com.
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March 4-7
Piece of My Heart This play continues Franklin & Marshall College’s celebration of 40 years of co-education by focusing on women’s experiences during the Vietnam War. Green Room Theatre. 8 p.m.; Sun. matinee at 2 p.m. 358-4858 or tdf.fandm.edu.
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March 5
Dar Williams Capitol Theatre welcomes this renowned songstress, whose music is inspired by the live feel of artists like Elvis Costello and the Pretenders. 50 North George Street, York. 8 p.m. 846-1111 or strandcapitol.org.
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March 5-27
Murder at Mount Hope Mansion Become a detective at a Jazz Age speakeasy during this interactive theater production that also features hors d’oeuvres, a cash bar and a homemade Italian meal. 2775 Lebanon Road (Route 72), five miles north of Manheim. Fri., 7 p.m.; Sat., 1 & 7 p.m. 665-7021 ext. 231 or parenfaire.com.
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March 5 – April 9
Friday Night Cabaret Hole in the Wall Puppet Theatre presents this Over 21 Club performance by No Strings Attached, the vocal/piano duo of Robert Brock and Larry Huslin with marionette likenesses of Billie Holiday and Liza Minnelli. 126 North Water Street. Fri., 8 p.m. 394-8398 or holeinthewallpuppets.com.
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March 6
Reading Symphony Orchestra Take in a performance of Berlioz’s Carnival Overture, Lalo’s Symphonie Espagnol and Sibelius’ Symphony No. 2. Sovereign Performing Arts Center, 136 North Sixth Street, Reading. 8 p.m. 610-373-7557 or readingsymphony.org.
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March 6 – October 30
Joseph Sight & Sound Millennium Theatre’s brand-new show is a larger-than-life adaptation of the Biblical story featuring an Egyptian palace, a colorful wraparound set, live animals and original music! Route 896, Strasburg. For times and tickets, call 1-800-377-1277 or visit sight-sound.com.
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March 7
Tchaikovsky Ballet Theatre More than 60 of Russia’s superior classical dancers will perform highlights from Tchaikovsky’s operas including Swan Lake, The Nutcracker and Sleeping Beauty. Strand Theatre, 50 North George Street, York. 4 p.m. 846-1111 or strandcapitol.org.
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March 9-14
A Chorus Line The musical for everyone who’s ever dreamt of being in musicals comes to the Hershey Theatre stage. 15 East Caracas Avenue, Hershey. Tues.-Thurs. & Sun., 7:30 p.m.; Fri. & Sat., 8 p.m.; Sun., 7 p.m.; Sat. & Sun. matinees at 2 p.m. 534-3405 or hersheytheatre.com.
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March 11-14
Electricidad Theater of the Seventh Sister presents Sophocles’ Electra as imagined in modern-day southern California. Stahr Performing Arts Center, 438 North Queen Street. For times and tickets, call 396-7764 or visit seventhsister.com.
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March 11-28
Noises Off This sidesplitting play-within-a-play shows that sometimes, a comedy is funnier from backstage! Fulton Theatre, 12 North Prince Street. Tues.-Thurs., 7:30 p.m.; Fri.-Sat., 8 p.m.; matinees on Wed., Sat. & Sun. at 2 p.m.; preview on March 10 at 7:30 p.m. 397-7425 or thefulton.org.
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March 12
Paula Poundstone Strand Theatre welcomes popular funny woman, known for countless appearances on TV and on NPR’s Wait, Wait…Don’t Tell Me. 50 North George Street, York. 7:30 p.m.; pre-show dinner at 5 p.m.; hors d’oeuvres and cash bar at 6 p.m. 846-1111 or strandcapitol.org.
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March 12-14
La Bohème OperaLancaster stages this Puccini favorite, which follows the lives and loves of 19th-century French vagabonds. Franklin & Marshall College’s Roschel Performing Arts Center. Fri., 8 p.m.; Sat., 2 & 8 p.m.; Sun., 2 & 7 p.m. 358-4858 or operalancaster.com.
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March 13
Seven Mountains Bluegrass Concert Series This month, catch IBMA winners Darren Beachley & The Legends of the Potomac. Goodwill Fire Company, 2318 South Queen Street, York. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.; concert at 7 p.m. For more information, visit sevenmountainsbluegrass.org.
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March 13
Starlight Tea Concert Series Get in the St. Patrick’s Day spirit with the Celtic sounds of From the Well. Lancaster Church of the Brethren, 1601 Sunset Avenue. 7 p.m. Free-will offering. 397-4751 or lancob.org.
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March 14 & April 11
Red Rose Dance The Lancaster chapter of USA Dance features Waltz on March 14 and Salsa on April 11. Farm & Home Center, 1383 Arcadia Road. Lessons at 3:30 p.m.; dancing at 4:30 p.m. 898-8353 or redrosedance.zoomshare.com.
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March 18-20
Paganini This funny, demonic farce traces the odd career of the violin virtuoso and probes the consequences of art. York College’s Collegiate Performing Arts Center. 7 p.m. 815-1401 or ycp.edu.
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March 19
Beat the Winter Blahs Ball Dance away the chill at this 30th-annual bash with The Big Big Jazz Band with Bob Troxell, complete with a cash bar and a late-night breakfast buffet. Lancaster Country Club, 1466 New Holland Pike. 7:30 p.m. For tickets, call 569-9333 or e-mail: blahsball@aol.com.
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March 19
Fulton Cabaret Series Fulton Theatre’s 4th Floor Studio transforms into an intimate nightclub featuring top stage talent. This month, it’s Susie Mosher from the underground hit CA$HINO. 12 North Prince Street. Doors open at 8 p.m.; show at 9 p.m. 397-7425 or thefulton.org.
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March 19
Gretna Music Elizabethtown College’s Leffler Performance Center hosts the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra featuring cellist Alisa Weilerstein, who recently performed at the White House at the invitation of First Lady Michelle Obama. 7:30 p.m. 361-1508 or gretnamusic.org.
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March 19
Music Friday Downtown Lancaster comes alive each third Friday with live music at boutiques, galleries, restaurants and other venues, plus art, antiques and shopping, 6-9 p.m. Free parking at Building Character, 342-B North Queen Street. For more information, visit downtownlancaster.com/music.
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March 19-28
Berks Jazz Fest The region’s premier jazz and blues event celebrates 20 years with an all-star lineup including Wynton Marsalis; the Turtle Island Quartet with Cyrus Chestnut; Chris Botti; Blood, Sweat & Tears and many more at venues throughout greater Reading. For more information, visit berksjazzfest.com.
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March 20
Anita Renfroe The nationally renowned comedy artist and mother brings her faith-fueled funny to The Forum, Fifth & Walnut streets, Harrisburg. 8:30 p.m. For tickets, call the Whitaker Center box office at 214-ARTS or visit whitakercenter.org.
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March 21
Capitol Cinema Catch timeless classics and new favorites at the historic Capitol Theatre. This month, it’s a double twist on The Wizard of Oz: a Sing-Along at 3 p.m. and the Pink Floyd mash-up Dark Side of Oz at 7 p.m. 50 North George Street, York. 846-1111 or strandcapitol.org.
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March 21
Hershey Theatre Classic Film Series View Hollywood’s best movies in the newly renovated theater. This month, it’s the star-studded epic The Greatest Story Ever Told. 15 East Caracas Avenue, Hershey. 2 p.m. 534-3405 or hersheytheatre.com.
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March 21
Le Grande Cirque Strand Theatre presents this critically acclaimed production featuring an international cast of acrobats, athletes, musicians and artists. 50 North George Street, York. 7 p.m. 846-1111 or strandcapitol.org.
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March 23-27
She Stoops to Conquer York College’s Perko Playpen Theatre presents this classic English comedy of manners and misunderstandings. 7 p.m. 815-1401 or ycp.edu.
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March 25 – May 8
Meet Me in St. Louis This stage musical based on the 1944 film brings to life a Midwestern family on the eve of the 1904 World’s Fair. Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre, 510 Centerville Road. For times and tickets, call 898-1900 or visit dutchapple.com.
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March 26-27
Headlong Dance Theater One of Philadelphia’s most original dance ensembles presents its innovative mix of formalism, pop culture and physicality at Franklin & Marshall College’s Roschel Performing Arts Center. 8 p.m. 358-4858 or tdf.fandm.edu.
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March – April
American Music Theatre The entertainment haven hosts top-name artists both classic and current. All shows at 8 p.m. unless otherwise noted. March 6: Spring Doo Wop Cavalcade, 2 & 8 p.m.; March 7: Three Dog Night, 7 p.m.; March 9: Michael Bolton; March 12: ABBA: The Music; March 13: Yakov Smirnoff; March 14: Smothers Brothers and the Kingston Trio, 7 p.m.; March 18: Train with Butch Walker; March 20: Oak Ridge Boys, 3 & 8 p.m.; March 25: Randy Travis; March 27: The Moody Blues; April 3: Bluegrass Fest, 2 & 7 p.m. 2425 Lincoln Highway East. 397-7700 or amtshows.com.
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March – April
Do-Pas-O Square & Round Dance Club The club hosts Plus-Level Dances on March 6 & 14 and April 3 at Otterbein United Methodist Church, 20 East Clay Street. March 6 & April 3 dances start at 8 p.m.; March 14 dance starts at 2 p.m. 872-6162 or dopaso.org.
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March – April
Swing Thru Square Dance Club The club hosts its Special Dance for New Dancers on March 21 & April 11 at the Neffsville Fire Hall starting at 2 p.m., and a Plus-Level Dance on March 26 at John Bonfield Elementary School in Lititz starting at 7:30 p.m. 626-5964.
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March – April
Whitaker Center The center’s hosts a regular roster of top-name performers. Appearing at Sunoco Performance Theater: March 24: Claire Chase (flute) and Jacob Greenberg (piano), 8 p.m.; March 26: The Peter Mayer Group, 7 p.m.; March 30: David Garrett (violin), 7 p.m.; April 16: Get the Led Out, 8 p.m. Appearing at Stage Two: March 14: Cara (German/Celtic), 7:30 p.m. 222 Market Street, Harrisburg. 214-ARTS or whitakercenter.org.
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April 2-3
Franklin & Marshall Dance Company Experience a unique, multimedia performance that integrates video technology, artistic installation and live performance with the open space of the historic Eastern Market, 308 East King Street. Fri., 8 p.m.; Sat., 2 & 8 p.m. 358-4858 or tdf.fandm.edu.
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April 9-11
Lancaster Symphony Orchestra Masterworks by Shostakovich, Lalo and Beethoven are the repertoire this month, featuring violinist Leticia Munoz Moreno. Fulton Opera House, 12 North Prince Street. Fri., 8 p.m.; Sat., 3 & 8 p.m.; Sun., 7:30 p.m. 397-7425 or lancastersymphony.org.
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April 10
Distinguished Artist Series Lebanon Valley College wraps up its concert series by internationally renowned pianists with the Peruvian-born, Manheim-raised Hwaen Ch’uqi. Lutz Hall in Blair Music Center. 7:30 p.m. 867-6275 or lvc.edu/music.
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April 11
Ella Fitzgerald Tribute Strand-Capitol Performing Arts Center marks its 30th anniversary with Freda Payne in a celebration of Ella Fitzgerald – the center’s first performer. 50 North George Street, York. 7:30 p.m. 846-1111 or strandcapitol.org.
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