New Trailer and Thanksgiving Release Date Announced for 'Hershey' Biopic

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New Trailer and Thanksgiving Release Date Announced for 'Hershey' Biopic

The upcoming Milton Hershey biopic just got a release date and a shiny new trailer. "Hershey" will premiere Thanksgiving weekend, November 27-29, distributed by Angel Studios (the same studio behind "Brave the Dark," the film about Garden Spot High School teacher Stan Deen). The film stars Finn Wittrock as Milton S. Hershey and Alexandra Daddario as his wife, Catherine "Kitty" Hershey, and it's directed by Mark Waters. It's billed as a rags-to-riches story tracing Hershey's path from a confectioner's apprentice right here in Lancaster to building a global chocolate empire.

Filming took place across Pennsylvania, including at Linden Hall in Fayette County near Pittsburgh. Mark your Thanksgiving movie plans accordingly.

Marietta's Cherry Blossom Festival Returns With Four Stages and 150 Trees in Bloom

Marietta's Cherry Blossom Benefit Music Festival is back Saturday, April 18, with live music across four stages under a canopy of 150 cherry trees in full bloom along Front Street. The free festival runs 1 to 6 p.m. between River Trail Brewing at 40 E. Front St. and McCleary's Public House at 130 W. Front St. The lineup spans seven acts — from Heath James Hardin's Americana blues to Popscotch's high-energy dance sets — plus nearly 50 artisan vendors and 14 food trucks. Those 21 and over can grab a $5 wristband for on-street beer tables.

Proceeds benefit the Front Street Cherry Tree Restoration and Monarch Habitat. Rain date is April 19. You can also pet alpacas. (Yes, really.)

Diana Ross Will Perform at American Music Theatre This Summer

Diana Ross is bringing the hits to Lancaster County this summer. The legendary Motown singer will perform at the American Music Theatre at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, August 18. Tickets go on sale to the general public at 10 a.m. this Friday, with AMT members getting presale access starting 10 a.m. Wednesday. Prices range from $159 to $269 depending on seat location.

Ross, 82, last performed at AMT in 2019. She's earned a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, a Presidential Medal of Freedom, and a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction. If you need us, we'll be humming "Ain't No Mountain High Enough" for the rest of the day.

What's happening

Wednesday

Lancaster City Restaurant Week Spring 2026 | Over 50 downtown eateries offering special menus and fixed-price deals all week (April 13-19) | All week | Various restaurants, Downtown Lancaster, PA | Free to participate (restaurant specials vary)

Lancaster County's Best Kept Secrets Tour | Self-guided shopping adventure featuring 44 off-the-beaten-path local businesses with refreshments and prizes | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (daily through April 25) | Various locations across Lancaster County, PA | $12

Spring Is in the Air Moss Wall Workshop | Design a framed moss wall with preserved moss, botanicals, and air plants | 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM | Gallery Grow Plant Bar, 320 N Queen St, Lancaster, PA | $50

Thursday

The Making of Life On Our Planet | Immersive live show from the Emmy Award-winning team behind Netflix's Our Planet series | 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM | The Ware Center, 42 N Prince St, Lancaster, PA 17603 | $10

Friday

The Complete History of America (Abridged) | Opening night of Prima Theatre's fast-paced comedy tracing American history with just three actors | 7:30 PM | Prima Theatre, 941 Wheatland Ave, Lancaster, PA 17603 | $54 (use code DISCOVERHISTORY for $5 off)

Friday Night Improv: Their Royal Laziness | Improvisational comedy show from the Lancaster Improv Players | 8:30 PM – 9:30 PM | Lancaster Improv Players, 16 S Prince St, Lancaster, PA | $15

CHICAGO at Linden Hall | Linden Hall's student production of the Broadway musical, doors open at 6:30 PM | 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM | Linden Hall School for Girls, 212 E Main St, Lititz, PA 17543 | $0–$15 (sliding scale)

Saturday

Marietta Cherry Blossom Benefit Music Festival | Open-air festival with live music across four stages, food trucks, and artisan vendors celebrating 150 cherry trees in bloom | 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM | Front Street, 130 W Front St, Marietta, PA 17547 | Free

Earth Day Extravaganza | Family-friendly event with hands-on sustainability activities and educational displays | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM | Lancaster Public Library, 151 N Queen St, Lancaster, PA | Free

Earth Night at West Art | Immersive dance party with FRWRD Dance Company, Luna Dance, and electronic music benefiting Lancaster Conservancy | 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM (doors at 6:00 PM) | West Art, 816 Buchanan Ave, Lancaster, PA 17603 | $15 advance / $20 door ($10 student)

Saturday Night Improv: Indie Mixtape | Independent improv teams perform an evening of comedy | 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM | Lancaster Improv Theater, 16 S Prince St, Lancaster, PA | $15

Off The Cuff, an Improv Comedy Gameshow! | Lancaster's monthly improv game show featuring comedians competing in hilarious challenges | 8:30 PM – 9:30 PM | Lancaster Improv Players, 16 S Prince St, Lancaster, PA | $15

Treasure Island at Fulton Theatre (Opening Weekend) | Opening weekend of the Fulton's Family Series original musical following young Jim Hawkins on a pirate adventure (runs through May 9) | 11:00 AM | Fulton Theatre, 12 N Prince St, Lancaster, PA 17603 | Pay-What-You-Want (opening) / $20–$74

Sunday

Earth Day Yoga at Gallery Grow | Gentle, beginner-friendly yoga class surrounded by plants | 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM | Gallery Grow Plant Bar, 320 N Queen St, Lancaster, PA | $25

Songs & Stories of the American Revolution | Matthew Dodd performs Colonial-era songs and stories in period garb at Historic Rock Ford | 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM | Historic Rock Ford, 881 Rockford Rd, Lancaster, PA 17601 | $10

Now Playing

Hairspray at Fulton Theatre, 12 N Prince St, Lancaster — through May 3 | $20–$74

Joshua at Sight & Sound Theatres, 300 Hartman Bridge Rd, Ronks — through December 31 | Starting at $79

Oklahoma! at Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre, 510 Centerville Rd, Lancaster — through May 10 | $55 show only / $78–$83 dinner + show

Schoolhouse Rock Live! Jr. at Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre, 510 Centerville Rd, Lancaster — through May 5 | Call box office (717-898-1900)

Live music

Wednesday

Tractor Jerry and the Mudbuckets | Americana / Roots | 7:00 PM | Tellus360, 24 E King St, Lancaster, PA 17602 | Free

West Art Open Mic | Open Mic / Various | 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM | West Art Art Bar, 816 Buchanan Ave, Lancaster, PA 17603 | Free

Thursday

Live Jazz at Plough Restaurant | Jazz | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM | Plough Restaurant, 25 S Queen St, Lancaster, PA 17603 | Free

Rebecca Porter & The Rhinestone Roses w/ Roberta Faceplant | Appalachian Honky Tonk / Country | 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM | West Art, 816 Buchanan Ave, Lancaster, PA 17603 | $15 advance / $20 door

Friday

Adam Weiner aka LOW CUT CONNIE w/ Brittany Ann Tranbaugh | Rock / Piano Rock | 7:30 PM (doors 6:30 PM) | West Art, 816 Buchanan Ave, Lancaster, PA 17603 | $20 advance / $25 door ($14 student)

They Are Gutting a Body of Water | Experimental / Indie | 7:00 PM | Tellus360, 24 E King St, Lancaster, PA 17602 | $15

The Nancy Reagans | 80s Cover Band | 8:00 PM | Tellus360, 24 E King St, Lancaster, PA 17602 | Free

Dry Kill Logic w/ Dizasterpiece | Metal / Rock | 6:00 PM (doors 5:30 PM) | Phantom Power, 121 W Frederick St, Millersville, PA 17551 | $30 advance / $40 day of

The Concert: A Tribute to ABBA | Pop / Tribute | 8:00 PM | American Music Theatre, 2425 Lincoln Hwy E, Lancaster, PA 17602 | $34–$54

Johann (Classic Ballads) | Classic / Soft Rock Ballads | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM | Smucker Village Corner Coffee Shop, 3526 Old Philadelphia Pike, Intercourse, PA 17534 | Free

Saturday

The Concert: A Tribute to ABBA (Saturday Matinee) | Pop / Tribute | 3:00 PM | American Music Theatre, 2425 Lincoln Hwy E, Lancaster, PA 17602 | $34–$54

Live Jazz at Horse Inn | Jazz | Evening | Horse Inn, 540 E Fulton St, Lancaster, PA 17602 | Free (no cover)

Sunday

Folsom Prison Experience (Johnny Cash Tribute) | Country / Tribute | 3:00 PM | American Music Theatre, 2425 Lincoln Hwy E, Lancaster, PA 17602 | $24–$44

Old Time Jam Session w/ Danny Mulligan | Folk / Old Time | 2:00 PM | Tellus360, 24 E King St, Lancaster, PA 17602 | Free

Ben Sollee | Cello / Folk / Singer-Songwriter | 3:00 PM | West Art (The Sanctuary), 816 Buchanan Ave, Lancaster, PA 17603 | $20