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Theatre, Cinema & Dance in the Susquehanna River Valley
The Susquehanna River Valley’s performing arts scene thrives year-round, with local theaters, community stages, campus venues, and independent cinemas keeping creativity center stage. Audiences can enjoy familiar favorites or discover new and locally written works that showcase homegrown talent.
Beyond traditional stages, the arts extend into dance festivals, film screenings, dinner theaters, and even the occasional secret dance party — each offering a fresh way to experience the region’s artistic spirit.
Curtains Up: Theater, Dance & Film Events
Weis Center for the Performing Arts at Bucknell University sponsors both professional and campus dance, music, and theater presentations, with an emphasis on showcasing musicians and dancers from around the world. The Artist Series at Susquehanna University introduces internationally acclaimed artists in dance, music, and theatre. Students also stage several classic plays and popular musicals for the community to enjoy.
Millbrook Playhouse is a professional theatre company that presents several major plays and musicals, as well as youth performances and summer camp showcases. The Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble performs a diverse slate of comedies, dramas, classics, and family-friendly shows throughout the season. They even have an improv troupe!
RiverStage Community Theatre presents high-quality community theatre in Lewisburg, with programs at the Greenspace Center. The Community Arts Center in Williamsport hosts touring dance, theater, and musical acts, featuring nationally and internationally acclaimed artists for unforgettable performances. Smaller venues like CommUnity Zone are perfect for intimate productions that allow for interaction with actors and audience discussion after the event.
Cinema flourishes here, too! At The Campus Theatre, enjoy independent films, nostalgic favorites, and local film festivals in this historic Art Deco movie theater.
There’s always something new taking the stage or the screen! Browse the options below for upcoming shows, screenings and events showcasing the Susquehanna River Valley’s thriving performing arts community.