My son and I have basically been living here since they hosted a drag show during pride. This Halloween, they are having great movies which bring out all the nostalgic feelings inside me, as well as act as a vessel in introducing these great movies to my child, and allow him to see them on the big screen.
These sort of theaters are a dying breed and need to be saved. Please go every chance you get.
Last week, my kid was actually able to take part in one of their summertime theater camps via scholarship for “Schoolhouse Rocks! Jr” which, given my age, was so important to me growing up… my nerdy self may or may not have had an I’m just a bill T-shirt just saying… I was a little upset that they changed the words to inter planet Janet due to Pluto’s UNJUST declassification to dwarf planet, however, the lyrics they changed the song to say were something like Pluto‘s not a planet, but Janet thought it was just the same, which scientifically is inaccurate because it is still a planet, albiet a dwarf planet, which, again I disagree with, but…moving on… this venue is still one of my favorite places to go in the area and was a perfect place for them to go to drama camp and they had such...
Read moreI've always loved this small home town theater. I've been going to it for the last 40+ years. Their ticket prices and snacks are extremely affordable. The theater itself is a delightful venue to enjoy a film. The modern sound system is one of the best in the area.
Having said that, I can no longer whole heartedly recommend planning a trip to a movie at the West Shore Theater. Tonight was the 2nd time in the last 6 months where I planned to go here to a movie, got dressed, drove to the theater, and was told they would not be showing the advertised film because not enough people showed up.
If I happen to be driving by when a movie is scheduled to start, I may still stop in. But I will no longer plan on going to a movie, get ready, and make a special trip to the theater on only a chance that it will be...
Read moreThis venue is beautiful.it is very clean and comfortable. The booths are very spacious.
This was a great place to see a concert. The ushers are friendly and helpful. The concessions are light and local Harrisburg brand Evergrain beer (among others) is served at a reasonable price.
We had a great conversation with Dan, a board member who was very friendly and supportive of the arts and the theater. Dan was organizing a mural artist initiative with public picking the artist and style, for a planned art mural for the building. Very cool to get the public involved in...
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