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DREAMWRIGHTS CENTER FOR COMMUNITY ARTS

100 Carlisle Ave. York, PA 17401
York, PA 17401

AMERICAN IDIOT
AMERICAN IDIOT
6/7 - 6/16/2024


Rock out to this two-time Tony Award-winning musical based on Green Day’s Grammy Award-winning multi-platinum album that boldly takes the American musical where it’s never ...

NEWSIES
NEWSIES
10/4 - 10/13/2024


“STRIKE!” is an all too familiar phrase with the recent strikes of the auto workers, film actors, and writers. Inspired by the real-life Newsboy strike ...

THE LARAMIE PROJECT
THE LARAMIE PROJECT
11/7 - 11/10/2024


Twenty-five years ago, in the middle of a prairie outside of Laramie, Wyoming, a young man lay bloody, bruised, and bound to a fence. He ...

CONEY ISLAND CHRISTMAS
CONEY ISLAND CHRISTMAS
12/6 - 12/15/2024


Coney Island Christmas  is a heartwarming holiday show for all ages and faiths. A young Jewish girl is, much to the chagrin of her immigrant ...


RELATED STORIES

A TRIP TO THE MOON Comes to DreamWrights Center for Community Arts


by Stephi Wild - March 25, 2024

DreamWrights Center for Community Arts will present the main stage production, 'A Trip to the Moon' by Tracy Wells. Performances run April 5-14....

DreamWrights Center for Community Arts to Present THE COMPLETE HISTORY OF AMERICA (ABRIDGED)


by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 22, 2024

Experience will present 'The Complete History of America (abridged)'. This fast-paced comedy takes audiences on a hilarious and educational ride through 600 years of American history in just 6000 seconds....

Photos: Get a First Look at A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS At DreamWrights


by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 27, 2023

DreamWrights Center for Community Arts is presenting 'A Charlie Brown Christmas,' a cherished holiday tradition that has captured the hearts of millions since its inaugural television airing in 1965. Check out photos! ...

A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS Comes to DreamWrights Center For Community Arts


by Stephi Wild - November 27, 2023

DreamWrights Center for Community Arts has announced its upcoming production of 'A Charlie Brown Christmas,' a cherished holiday tradition that has captured the hearts of millions since its inaugural television airing in 1965. ...

DreamWrights Center for Community Arts Reveals 2024 Season


by Stephi Wild - November 07, 2023

DreamWrights Center for Community Arts unveils its highly anticipated 2024 America Season on this momentous Election Day. Embracing the spirit of democracy, DreamWrights invites audiences to join in for an enlightening and entertaining exploration of American history through a diverse and captivatin...

Review: MATILDA THE MUSICAL at DreamWrights Center For Community Arts


by Andrea Stephenson - October 07, 2023

Every single actor in this cast has wonderful stage presence, drawing the audience in with their intense and emotional performances....

Photos: First Look at MATILDA THE MUSICAL At DreamWrights


by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 27, 2023

Dreamwrights Center for Community Arts in York, PA will present MATILDA THE MUSICAL 6 PERFORMANCES: October 6 & 13 at 7:00 pm October 7, 8, 14 & 15 at 3:00 p.m. ...

DreamWrights Center for Community Arts to Present MATILDA THE MUSICAL in October


by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 27, 2023

Experience the magic of 'Matilda The Musical' at DreamWrights Center for Community Arts in York, PA. Don't miss this spectacular show featuring a talented cast, dazzling choreography, and unforgettable music. Get your tickets now!...

DreamWrights Center For Community Arts to Present DREAMWRIGHTS MINI-FRINGE


by Chloe Rabinowitz - August 03, 2023

Discover the highly anticipated DreamWrights Mini-FRINGE in York, PA. Experience a captivating showcase of performing arts, creativity, and talent. Find event details and ticketing information....

IN THE HEIGHTS Comes To DreamWrights


by Stephi Wild - May 22, 2023

DreamWrights Center for Community Arts will present its upcoming production of 'IN THE HEIGHTS,' the award-winning musical by Lin-Manuel Miranda, which will run from June 9-18 at DreamWrights Center for Community Arts located at 100 Carlisle Ave in York, PA....

Past Shows

A TRIP TO THE MOON
A TRIP TO THE MOON
4/5 - 4/14/2024


Bringing it back to the 1960s,  A Trip To The Moon  is a series of scenes that take us back to the time of the ...

A Charlie Brown Christmas
A Charlie Brown Christmas
12/8 - 12/18/2023


The classic animated television special  A Charlie Brown Christmas  comes to life in this faithful stage adaptation in which Charlie Brown, Snoopy and the rest ...

Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical


Inspired by the twisted genius of Roald Dahl, the Tony Award-winning  Roald Dahl’s Matilda The Musical  is the captivating masterpiece from the Royal Shakespeare Company ...

In The Heights
In The Heights
6/9 - 6/18/2023


“An exuberant, animated shrine to the importance of family ties and being faithful to where you come from.”  – Ben Brantley,  The New York Times ...

THE STINKY CHEESEMAN AND OTHER FAIRLY STUPID TALES


Though the characters may be familiar, each of your favorite storybook fables is uproariously derailed in this adaptation of Jon Scieszka and Lane Smith’s quintessential ...

BOEING BOEING
BOEING BOEING
2/2 - 2/5/2023


This 1960’s French farce adapted for the English-speaking stage features self-styled Parisian lothario Bernard, who has Italian, German, and American fiancées, each a beautiful airline ...

Peter and the Starcatcher
Peter and the Starcatcher
12/9 - 12/18/2022


Youve heard the tale of Peter Pan and Wendy, now learn about how a miserable little orphan became one of the worlds most fearsome pirate ...

LOST BOYS
LOST BOYS
12/10 - 12/17/2022


When a girl chases her lost voice into the unknown, she stumbles into a land frozen by a ticking clock and the band of misfits ...

The 39 Steps
The 39 Steps
10/28 - 10/30/2022


A hilarious tribute to the book and movie with the same name, this zany, energetic show is sure to delight film and theatre enthusiasts alike. ...

ALiEN8
ALiEN8
9/16 - 9/25/2022


In a small Midwestern town, a tornado touches down on prom night, leaving devastation in its wake. The prom-goers emerge from the school to discover ...

Avenue Q
Avenue Q
7/15 - 7/24/2022


Winner of the Tony Triple Crown for Best Musical, Best Score and Best Book, Avenue Q is part flesh, part felt and packed with heart.This ...

Spring Awakening
Spring Awakening
6/17 - 6/26/2022


An angsty rock musical adaptation of the seminal play about the trials and tribulations of growing up. Spring Awakening is a coming-of-age rock musical with ...

Sounds of Spring: A Musical Review


Join us for an evening of musical celebration as we host a cabaret featuring songs from our 25 year catalogue.Directed by Amanda Nowell, Rodd Robertson, ...

Charlotte's Web
Charlotte's Web
4/1 - 4/10/2022


Join Wilbur, Charlotte, Templeton and all their farmhouse friends as they embark on a wild journey to save that pig! Based on the beloved childrens ...

Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992
Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992
1/28 - 2/5/2022


"An American masterpiece" (Newsweek) Inspired by the 1992 Los Angeles Riots, this monologue play delivers a raw and poignant perspective on the social, economic, and ...

A Christmas Carol
A Christmas Carol
12/10 - 12/19/2021


A Christmas Carol is the tale of our favorite holiday miser, Scrooge, who is visited by four spirits, including his old business partner Jacob Marley ...

Silhouettes of Service


Winner of the 2016 Community Impact Award from UNC-Chapel Hill, Silhouettes of Service is a 75-minute solo verbatim theatre piece derived from 26 interviews of ...

Next Fall
Next Fall
11/4 - 11/7/2021


While the plays central story focuses on the five-year relationship between Adam and Luke, Next Fall goes beyond a typical love story. This timely and ...

Shrek the Musical
Shrek the Musical
10/8 - 10/17/2021


Based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks Animation film, Shrek The Musical is a Tony Award-winning fairy tale adventure. Once upon a time, there was a little ...

Company
Company
8/20 - 8/22/2021


Over a series of dinner parties, first dates, and thoughtful conversations, Robert attempts to understand the pros and cons of marriage from his diverse and ...

West Side Story, School Edition


From the first notes to the final breath, West Side Story is one of the most memorable musicals and powerful, poignant, and timely love stories ...

Company
Company
8/14 - 8/16/2020


Over a series of dinner parties, first dates, and thoughtful conversations, Robert attempts to understand the pros and cons of marriage from his diverse and ...

West Side Story
West Side Story
6/12 - 6/21/2020


From the first notes to the final breath, West Side Story is one of the most memorable musicals and powerful, poignant, and timely love stories ...

Pippi Longstocking
Pippi Longstocking
4/17 - 4/26/2020


On the outskirts of town stands a ramshackle house. It may not seem like much til you peek through the railingsthen, theres a horse on ...

Songs for a New World
Songs for a New World
3/26 - 3/29/2020


This contemporary song cycle weaves characters and history together, illuminating the timelessness of self-discovery. The first musical from Tony Award winner, Jason Robert Brown (Parade, ...

The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe


Set in the land of Narnia, this story faithfully recreates the magic and mystery of Aslan the great lion, his struggle with the White Witch ...

Almost, Maine
Almost, Maine
2/7 - 2/9/2020


A woman carries her heart, broken into nineteen pieces, in a small paper bag. A man shrinks to half his former size, after losing hope ...

Prancer
Prancer
12/13 - 12/22/2019


Young Jessica Riggs family has fallen on hard times. Still, she keeps her belief in Santa Claus and the idea that there are miracles in ...

A Little Princess
A Little Princess
10/25 - 11/3/2019


This musical, based on the classic novel, takes us on an unforgettable journey from the confines of Victorian England to lively Africa. Separated from her ...

These Shining Lives
These Shining Lives
10/25 - 11/3/2019


This play chronicles the strength and determination of women considered expendable in their day, exploring their true story and its continued resonance. Catherine and her ...

Brilliant Traces
Brilliant Traces
10/3 - 10/6/2019


In a remote cabin in Alaska, Rosannah DeLuce, a distraught woman who has fled all the way from Arizona to escape her impending marriage, visits ...

RENT, School Edition
RENT, School Edition
6/13 - 6/23/2019


Set in the East Village of New York City, this musical is about falling in love, finding your voice and living for today. Winner of ...

Tuesdays with Morrie
Tuesdays with Morrie
5/31 - 6/2/2019


This moving play is the autobiographical story of Mitch Albom, an accomplished journalist driven solely by his career, and Morrie Schwartz, his former college professor. ...

The Spitfire Grill
The Spitfire Grill
5/9 - 5/12/2019


Based on a page from an old travel book, Percy follows her dreams to a small town in Wisconsin and finds a place for herself ...

The Two Gentlemen of Verona
The Two Gentlemen of Verona
8/9 - 4/18/2019


This comedy examines friendship, love, disguises, mistaken identity and all that silliness that happens on our quest for happiness in life. Valentine, Proteus, Julia, and ...

Becky's New Car
Becky's New Car
8/2 - 8/12/2018


Have you ever been tempted to flee your own life? Becky Foster is caught in middle age, middle management and in a middling marriage—with no ...

The Winter's Tale
The Winter's Tale
12/14 - 12/15/2017


The Winter’s Tale takes audiences on a journey from the icy depths of winter into the beautiful, exciting rebirth of spring. Written in the twilight ...

Videos


Cats in Central Pennsylvania Cats
The Belmont Theatre (6/14 - 6/23)
Plunder & Lightning: A Pirate's Life The Musical in Central Pennsylvania Plunder & Lightning: A Pirate's Life The Musical
Federal Taphouse (4/13 - 4/27)

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CHICKEN AND BISCUITS in Central Pennsylvania CHICKEN AND BISCUITS
Ephrata Performing Arts Center (9/5 - 9/14)
CONEY ISLAND CHRISTMAS in Central Pennsylvania CONEY ISLAND CHRISTMAS
DreamWrights Center for Community Arts (12/6 - 12/15)
Ain't Too Proud - The Life and Times of The Temptations in Central Pennsylvania Ain't Too Proud - The Life and Times of The Temptations
Hershey Theatre (10/29 - 11/3)
The Greatest Love for Whitney in Central Pennsylvania The Greatest Love for Whitney
Gretna Theatre (5/30 - 6/8)
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Chess: In Concert in Central Pennsylvania Chess: In Concert
Gretna Theatre (7/11 - 7/20)
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