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Friday, August 23, 2019

The Broadway Series CATS at the Hershey Theatre

The Broadway Series CATS at the Hershey Theatre in Hershey, Pennsylvania

If you enjoy the theater and Broadway Shows you'll want to check out all of the shows that are available at the Hershey Theatre in downtown Hershey, Pennsylvania. If you've never been there before, its easy to get to and within a short driving distance from Harrisburg, Gettysburg, Lancaster, York and the surrounding areas.

Theater is Located at:

The Hershey Theatre
15 E Caracas Ave
Hershey, PA 17033
The Broadway Series CATS at the Hershey Theatre in Hershey, Pennsylvania

The theatre was built between 1929 and 1933. The architecture of the building is breath-taking and beautiful. The building was designed by Lancaster architect Emlen Urban, a famous architect in the area during the late 1920's.

The Hershey Theatre hosts a wide variety of professional Broadway performances, musical concerts and various other forms of entertainment. You will find shows for the kids like Sesame Street Live to Broadway hits like Annie and Jersey Boys.
The Broadway Series CATS at the Hershey Theatre in Hershey, Pennsylvania

We had the opportunity to attend opening night (August 21st, 2019) for CATS, the hit Broadway Show, performed by the "CATS" Company. The show is based on "Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats" by T. S. Eliot with music by Andrew Lloyd Webber.

Upon arrive you can expect a line to enter the theatre (normal), but please know that the line moves quickly!!! Once you enter through the doors you'll be greeted by security. If you're taking a bag in with you...it will need to pass security screening before they will allow you to pass through. Once you're in the lobby you'll need to show your tickets to the attendant who will then guide you on where you to need to go.
The Broadway Series CATS at the Hershey Theatre in Hershey, Pennsylvania

During the show you can't use any type of video or audio recording devices and you can't use your camera with or without flash, including cellphone cameras. Once seated please be respectful of others around you. They request that you turn off your cellphones and no talking during the performance.

There are 2 Acts with a 15-minute intermission between them. Act 1 lasted for a little over an hour (about 70 minutes) and featured 11 musical numbers. Act 2 lasted for about 45-50 minutes and featured 9 musical performances, plus the finale.
The Broadway Series CATS at the Hershey Theatre in Hershey, Pennsylvania

Tickets to performances can be purchased online, by phone or at the box office. They make buying your tickets easy and convenient. You can find a seating chart online and order tickets according to where you would like to sit (if available). If you're handicap you'll find a designated parking lot in front of the theatre that you can use. Just a warning though, it can fill up fast, so arrive early as its first-come, first-served. If you need other special arrangements due to a disability, call the box office to see what's available to you.

You will want to check out the Hershey Theatre website for a list of upcoming shows and performances. They keep the list updated and you'll want to reserve tickets early in the ordering process, so that you get your preferred seating. You can connect with them on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram too!

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