Rich Mehrenberg

Rich Mehrenberg

Rich Mehrenberg was introduced to the magic of theater when he played "The Boy" in his first grade class production of "The Giving Tree". It has been a long term love affair ever since. He enjoys being both on stage and in the audience of Central Pennsylvania theaters and beyond.






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Review: THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK at Open Stage
Review: THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK at Open Stage
March 19, 2024

Open Stage presents its 24th annual production of The Diary of Anne Frank beginning March 19. 

Review: ROCK OF AGES at EPAC
Review: ROCK OF AGES at EPAC
March 17, 2024

This show is a ball for people who rocked a mullet in their senior picture, as well as those who think Def Leppard is a large spotted cat with a hearing problem.

Review: ROSENCRANTZ AND GUILDENSTERN ARE DEAD at Little Theatre Of Mechanicsburg
Review: ROSENCRANTZ AND GUILDENSTERN ARE DEAD at Little Theatre Of Mechanicsburg
March 9, 2024

When it’s over, a good show should leave the audience thinking about more than “where did I park my car?”.  Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead definitely fits this bill.

Review: 9 TO 5 at Fulton Theatre
Review: 9 TO 5 at Fulton Theatre
March 4, 2024

What did our critic think of 9 TO 5 at Fulton Theatre? The Fulton brings the musical version of the feminist farce, 9 to 5 to the mainstage. Based on the 1980 film of the same name, the plot follows three secretaries and their struggles and triumphs against their sexist, narcissist of a boss. 

Review: THE ADDAMS FAMILY at Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre
Review: THE ADDAMS FAMILY at Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre
February 24, 2024

All in all, The Addams Family is a fun time.  Despite a few PG-13 level references, it will please just about everyone.   

Review: EQUUS at Fulton Theatre
Review: EQUUS at Fulton Theatre
February 18, 2024

The Fulton’s Equus is a master class of acting. Anger, hatred, fear, love shame, and more are all conveyed inches away from you.  Playing on the fourth floor, now through March 3rd.  

Review: CYMBELINE at The People's Shakespeare Project
Review: CYMBELINE at The People's Shakespeare Project
February 17, 2024

Director Jeremiah Miller, and assistant director Justin Hopkins do a great job of maximizing the entire performance space and making the show quite immersive.  Speaking of which, kudos to fight coordinator, Dan Burke who choreographed an intense full-cast battle during the second half of the show worth the price of admission, alone.

Review: IT HAPPENED IN KEY WEST at Fulton Theatre
Review: IT HAPPENED IN KEY WEST at Fulton Theatre
January 27, 2024

IT HAPPENED IN KEY WEST is a diamond in the rough.

Review: THE MOUSETRAP at Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre
Review: THE MOUSETRAP at Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre
January 22, 2024

Agatha Christie has sold more books than anyone other than the Bible and Shakespeare.  This story easily explains why.  Go see it, learn the secrets of The Mousetrap, and then, most importantly, keep them to yourself!

Review: CIRQUE DU SOLEIL-CRYSTAL at Hershey Giant Center
Review: CIRQUE DU SOLEIL-CRYSTAL at Hershey Giant Center
January 12, 2024

Crystal is a spectacular, unique mash-up of acrobatics, juggling, dance, and stunt skating

Review: COME FROM AWAY at Hershey Theatre
Review: COME FROM AWAY at Hershey Theatre
December 27, 2023

What did our critic think of COME FROM AWAY at Hershey Theatre? The national tour of the hit musical, Come From Away is currently playing at the Hershey Theatre.  It is a remarkable true story of kindness and community.  Sort of a musical documentary, the story tells the events that occurred in the small Canandian town of Gander, when dozens of planes and thousands of passengers were grounded and redirected to their town following the events of September 11th.

Review: HELLO, DOLLY! at Susquehanna Stage
Review: HELLO, DOLLY! at Susquehanna Stage
December 17, 2023

Put on your Sunday clothes and go see Hello, Dolly! at Susquehanna Stage, playing now through December 17th.  The classic Broadway musical is full of funny lines and memorable tunes.

Review: JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT at Fulton Theatre
Review: JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT at Fulton Theatre
November 19, 2023

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is a blockbuster spectacle.  It’s an electric powerhouse of entertainment that doesn’t let up. Word of mouth for this show is going to be strong.  I am going to see it again, at least once. I recommend buying tickets now before it inevitably sells out.

Review: A CHRISTMAS CAROL: THE MUSICAL at Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre
Review: MISERY at Fulton Theatre
Review: MISERY at Fulton Theatre
October 15, 2023

Along with the moody lighting and the creepy, curtained bedroom set, the Fulton produced a version of Misery that is just as, if not more so, scarier than the movie.  Stephen King would be proud.

Review: JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR at EPAC
Review: JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR at EPAC
October 15, 2023

Jesus Christ Superstar is a classic show that brought rock music to the Broadway stage.  EPAC’s production might not be perfect but it has a lot to offer.  Running now through October 28.

Review: MEAN GIRLS At Hershey Theatre
Review: MEAN GIRLS At Hershey Theatre
October 11, 2023

Mean Girls shares its Broadway DNA with two other movies-turned musicals that also explores these issues,Heathers and Legally Blonde.  As Yogi Berra would say, 'it's deja vu all over again'.

Review: ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE at Dutch Apple Dinner Theater
Review: ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE at Dutch Apple Dinner Theater
September 23, 2023

Escape to Margaritaville celebrates one last gasp of summer vibes.  It will be especially appreciated by Jimmy Buffet fans and Hawaiian shirt owners.  While you are at it, order a glass (or two) of the jalapeno-infused “Margarita Our Parents Warned Us About” to add some extra heat to your special evening. our critic think of ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE at Dutch Apple Dinner Theater?

Review: SOMETHING ROTTEN at Fulton
Review: SOMETHING ROTTEN at Fulton
September 18, 2023

While the plot and jokes of Something Rotten will be appreciated by most audience members, if will be especially welcomed by musical theater nerds who will recognize the beginnings riffs of Pippin’s Magic to Do and brief homages to a certain Technicolor Dreamcoat.  The more you know, the more you will laugh.



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