State Theatre Center Sets 85th Season, Begins With THE AMAZING KRESKIN
By: Gabrielle Sierra Jun. 29, 2011
On sale to State Theatre Members Tues, Aug 2 (Box Office window at 453 Northampton Street opens at 6 AM; Online Ticketing and Phone lines open at Noon). Tickets will go on sale to the Public August 16 at 10 AM. Limit 6 tickets per Member per performance during Members Only sales. Membership to the Non-Profit State Theatre starts at $75, lasts one year and is tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law.
By Phone: 1-800-999-STATE or 610-252-3132
Online: www.statetheatre.org
Where applicable, A: Indicates Orchestra & Loge Seating and B: Indicates Upper Balcony Seating
85th Season Special Pricing: In celebration of the State Theatre's 85th Season, $10.85 tickets offers will be made available throughout the year. In this list, special pricing is offered for Amazing Kreskin, Haunted Illusions, Bill Haley's Comets, Jungle Joe's Wildlife Adventures and Nobodies of Comedy.
THE AMAZING KRESKIN
Thursday, September 8 7:30 PM
With a showman's flair, a comedian's wit, and the capacities of a bona fide Mentalist, The Amazing Kreskin has dramatized the unique facets of the human mind for 60 years. Nationally recognized in the US as "The World's Youngest Hypnotist" while he was in his teens, Kreskin has received international recognition for extraordinary predictions often dealing with world affairs. His trademark is a mental test that has become the highlight of his performances all over the world, as Kreskin requests that his check be hidden somewhere within the venue he is appearing. If he fails to find it, he will forfeit his fee!
A: $20 B: $10.85
Sponsored by WAEB AM 790
Previously Announced: On Sale Now
Friday, September 9, 8 PM
Vince Gill has sold more than 26 million albums and has earned 18 CMA Awards, including Entertainer of the Year in 1993 and 1994. He is tied with George Strait for having won the most CMA Male Vocalist Awards (five), and is currently second only to Brooks and Dunn for accumulating the most CMA Awards in history. Vince Gill is a member of the Grand Ole Opry and has received 19 Grammy Awards to date, the most of any male Country artist.
A: $67 B:$62
Sponsored by Unity Bank & Lutron; Part of CAT Country Concert Series
Previously Announced: On Sale Now
Outside Promoter GFOUR Productions presents
MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL
Friday, September 23, 8 PM; Saturday, September 24, 2 PM & 8 PM
Four women at a lingerie sale with nothing in common but a black lace bra AND memory loss, hot flashes, night sweats, not enough sex, too much sex and more! This hilarious musical parody is set to classic tunes from the 60's, 70's and 80's will have you cheering and dancing in the aisles! See what millions of women worldwide have been laughing about for 10 years! It's the Hilarious Celebration of Women and The Change!®
A: $46 B:$35
This is an Outside Promoter Event. State Theatre Member Benefits & Gift Cards do not apply
THE MIDTOWN MEN
4 Stars from the Original Cast of Jersey Boys
Friday, October 7 8 PM
After a successful 2010 national tour of nearly 50 cities across the U.S. and Canada, THE MIDTOWN MEN bring their highly anticipated concert to the State Theatre. Starring Tony Award Winner Christian Hoff, Michael Longoria, Daniel Reichard, and Tony nominee J. Robert Spencer, THE MIDTOWN MEN'S jump-to-your-feet show features top hits from a who's who of the ‘60s including The Beatles, The Beach Boys, The Temptations, The Jackson 5, and The Four Seasons, whose story they brought to life every night as Stars in the Original Cast of Jersey Boys.
Not a performance of, not affiliated with the show Jersey Boys
Sponsored by RCN and lehighvalleylive.com; Underwriter-Easy Pages
A: $50 B:$45
Monty Python's SPAMALOT
Friday, October 14 7:30 PM
Winner of the 2005 Tony Award for Best Musical, Monty Python's Spamalot is the outrageous new musical comedy lovingly ripped off from the film classic "Monty Python and The Holy Grail." Based on the Tony Award winning direction of Mike Nichols, with a book by Eric Idle and music and lyrics by the Grammy Award-winning team of Mr. Idle and John Du Prez, Spamalot tells the tale of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table as they embark on their quest for the Holy Grail. Flying cows, killer rabbits, taunting Frenchmen and show-stopping musical numbers are just a few of the reasons audiences everywhere are eating up Spamalot.
A: $60 B:$55
Sponsored by Victaulic & 99.9 The Hawk
THE MAN IN BLACK: TRIBUTE TO Johnny Cash
Saturday, October 15 8 PM
The Man In Black show recreates the retro look of the American icon Johnny Cash through the incredible talents of as the pre-eminent Johnny Cash tribute artist Shawn Barker. The show delivers the raw prowess that made Johnny Cash a 20th century pop culture figure while capturing his ability to cross musical genres, age and ethnic barriers to bring a classic sound that is immediately recognized today. The show also features hits made famous with June Carter Cash and goes beyond the look of a younger Cash to feature his music right up to his death in September of 2003.
A: $30 B: $25
Sponsored by N. Pugliese, Inc.
IN THE HEIGHTS
Thursday, October 20 7:30 PM
IN THE HEIGHTS, this 2008 Tony Award-winning Best Musical is a moving, funny, and uplifting show about a community of hard-working immigrants seeking a better life and trying to find their place - their home - in their new country. With a remarkable young cast, thrilling Tony® Award-winning dancing and a dynamic Tony® Award-winning score, In the Heights is an exhilarating journey into a vibrant Manhattan community. Experience the next chapter of the classic American story at the most joyous and exciting musical on Broadway.
A: $60 B: $55
Sponsored by Vintage Restaurant & B104
Previously Announced: On Sale Now
Outside Promoter LAR Enterprises presents
A NIGHT OF DOO WOP ROCK N ROLL
Saturday, October 22 7:30 PM
A Night of Doo Wop Rock N Roll stars Kenny Vance & The Planotones, Gene Chandler, Terry Johnsons Flamingos, Willie Winfield & The Harptones and The Edsels.
$45/40
This is an Outside Promoter Event. State Theatre Member Benefits & Gift Cards do not apply
HAUNTED ILLUSIONS
The Magic of David Caserta
Saturday, October 29 7 PM
Treat your family to an evening of mind?blowing magic and comedy that gets the whole audience into the act. You'll be stunned and amazed as master illusionist David Caserta has people levitating, disappearing, and reappearing right before your eyes. You will witness never before seen illusions that have been created just for this show. Families will thrill, laugh and possibly vanish from sight at a magic spectacular like no other. What better way to celebrate Halloween than with an incredible night of magic! Special appearance by WZZO's Bearman & Keith!
A: $20 B: $10.85 $10 (child 10 & under)
Sponsored by WZZO Z-95; Underwrite - Elite Equestrian
DANA CARVEY
Friday, November 4 8 PM
Enjoy the many faces of comedian Dana Carvey live! Carvey is best known for his Saturday Night Live characters the Church Lady; Hans, of the Hans and Franz body building duo; Garth, Wayne Campbell's (Mike Myers) ‘Excellent Co-Host' on the immensely popular sketch ‘Wayne's World,' and Weekend Updates Grumpy Old Man. In addition to these characters, Dana has received widespread praise for his uncanny comedic impersonations of such political figures as Ex-President George Bush, H. Ross Perot, Jerry Brown, David Duke and Bob Dole. Carvey won an Emmy Award in 1993 for Outstanding Individual Performance in a Variety or Music Program and has received a total of six Emmy nominations, one of which was for a guest appearance on HBO's highly acclaimed LARRY SANDERS SHOW.
A: $52 B: $47
Sponsored by RMG Insurance & weathertrends360.com
Special guest Don Cunningham & The Cabinet
Saturday, November 5 8 PM
Chuck Berry, also known as "The Father of Rock & Roll", gained success by watching the audience's reaction and playing accordingly, putting his listeners' amusement above all else. For this reason, tunes like "Johnny B. Goode," "Maybellene," "Memphis" and the first and only #1 Pop Chart hit of his career "My Ding-A-Ling" have become anthems to an integrated American youth and popular culture. Berry is a musical icon who established rock and roll as a musical form and brought the worlds of black and white together in song.
A: $60 B:$55
Sponsored by lehighvalleylive.com & WAEB AM 790
Lecture/Q&A
Conversations with PENN & TELLER: 35 Years of Magic & BS
An evening of candid insight, laughter, magic and audience Q&A
Tuesday, November 8 8 PM
Conversations with Penn & Teller: 35 Years of Magic & BS! is an insightful evening of candid discussion, audience Q&A, video clips and some of Penn & Teller's classic magic tricks performed live. Celebrating 35 years as magic's most outrageous and innovative team, Penn & Teller are Emmy award winning tv stars, best-selling authors and Las Vegas icons. Their Showtime series, "Penn & Teller: BS!" has been nominated for 16 Emmys. Their newest venture, "Penn & Teller's Secrets of the Universe," will premiere on the Discovery Channel in the Fall of 2012. Mature Audiences
A: $45 B: $35
Sponsored by WZZO Z-95
Previously Announced: On Sale Now
BILL ENGVALL
Thursday, November 10 6 PM & 9 PM
Two shows with one of the State Theatre's most popular artists! A star of the Blue Collar Comedy franchise that has taken the industry by storm, Bill Engvall's unique quality of sharing the humor in everyday situations has made him one of the top comedians today. His career exploded with the Travis Tritt collaboration Here's Your Sign and includes his own TBS sitcom The Bill Engvall Show, which ran for three seasons, and the 2008 movie Bait Shop with Billy Ray Cyrus. In addition to touring, he currently hosts one of the top rated shows on CMT, Country Fried Home Videos.
A: $55 B: $50
Sponsored by The Express-Times and Sheridan Printing; A CAT Country 96 Comedy Event
Underwriter - Ike's 25th Street Exxon
BALLROOM WITH A TWIST
Starring Dancing With the Stars Pros Edyta Sliwinska & Jonathan Roberts
And American Idol Finalists David Hernandez & Gina Glocken
Friday, November 11 8 PM
Ballroom with a Twist is a brilliant new dance production conceived and choreographed by Dancing with the Stars own, Emmy nominated Louis von Amstel. Louis brings the same passion, expertise and excitement to Ballroom with a Twist as he exhibited on television with his celebrity partners. This ground-breaking show featured Dancing With the Stars Pro's Edyta Sliwinska and Jonathan Roberts, American Idol finalists David Hernandez (Season 7) and Gina Glocken (season 6), and fabulous young dancers from So You Think You Can Dance, Burn the Floor, and High School Musical. Exciting and inspiring, this show pushes the boundaries of ballroom dance, infusing it with the energy and intensity of the hottest new dance styles. Artists are subject to change
A: $50 B: $45
Sponsored by WFMZ Ch 69 & B104
THE GONG SHOW LIVE!
Friday, November 18 8 PM
Presenting the critically-acclaimed stage presentation of the iconic 70's TV show, THE GONG SHOW LIVE! Come experience the deranged lunacy and charming hilarity of the show that changed television forever! Hosted by comedian Ray Ellin, judged by Chuck Nice (VH1 Best Week Ever, The Today Show, TruTV) and Leslie Gold The Radiochick, the show features the Gong Show Orchestra and a cast of outstanding, uproarious, outrageous acts who've arrived at the GONG SHOW via Americas Got Talent, Letterman, Conan and outer space, including the Lehigh "Walley's" own Raymond the Amish Comic! Come see the most unpredictable, unruly, magnificent theatrical show to ever grace a legitimate stage! Artists are subject to change
$30
Sponsored by 99.9 The Hawk
BILL HALEY'S COMETS ROCK N ROLL SHOW
Featuring Lenny Longo
Saturday, November 19 8 PM
In 1955, BILL HALEY and his COMETS "Rock Around The Clock" was featured in the smash teen movie "Blackboard Jungle" catapulting the song to #1. BILL HALEY and his COMETS continued cranking out hit after hit for their fans including "See Ya Later, Alligator" "Rip It Up" "Rock the Joint" and "Crazy Man Crazy". Bill Haley's Comets are now lead by long time Comet and lead vocalist Lenny Longo, who also performs with one of the regions most popular bands The Main Street Cruisers. www.50yearsrockintheworld.com
$20/ Veterans/Military Personnel $10.85
Sponsored by WAEB AM 790
THE CHRISTMAS MUSIC OF MANNHEIM STEAMROLLER
By Chip Davis
Tuesday, December 6 5:30 PM & 8:30 PM
With 20 million Christmas records sold, Mannheim Steamroller is right up there with eggnog and Rudolph. But the show is no quiet fireside moment. This sizzling performance mixes big sounds, brash confidence, spectacular ingenuity, lavish multi-media images, spectacular ingenuity, synchronized lighting and special effects. Settle into the joy of the holiday season, the luxurious lull just before Christmas, and let The Christmas Music of Mannheim Steamroller by Chip Davis extend your Christmas into a whole other dimension. A: $65 B: $60
Sponsored by Lehigh OMS & WFMZ CH 69
Moscow Ballet's Great Russian
NUTCRACKER
Thursday, December 8 7:30 PM
Moscow Ballet's Great Russian Nutcracker is a magical and timeless holiday tradition that comes to life! A classic for the whole family, the production features new characters, hand-painted sets, larger than life puppets and breathtaking scenic design. Beloved Russian fairytale characters, Father Christmas and his granddaughter the Snow Maiden, add to the whimsical and imaginative storytelling that sets this Nutcracker apart.
A: $43 B:$38 $33 (child 10 & under) Regardless of age, everyone in attendance must have a ticket. Bringing infants to any performance is prohibited.
JOHN TESH
BIG BAND CHRISTMAS
Thursday, December 15 8 PM
Six-time Emmy winner and Grammy Award nominee John Tesh--a television host, recording artist, music director, author and syndicated radio show host best known for sharing his soul throughout the years--will capture the Christmas spirit in a big way! Enjoy traditional carols ramped up to get your toes tapping as well as your favorite carols arranged with nostalgic big band feel. Bring the whole family for a happy musical treat that celebrates the season with an upbeat, festive flair!
A: $35 B: $30
Sponsored by 100.7 WLEV and OurHouse Magazine
KENNY ROGERS' CHRISTMAS
Friday, December 16 8 PM
Country legend Kenny Rogers brings his classic Christmas Concert to the State Theatre, featuring a mix of his and the season's greatest hits. Having recorded more than 65 albums which have sold over 120 million records worldwide during his 52 years in show business, Rogers is an American Icon who is in the same league as The Beatles, Elton John and Elvis Presley. His long list of smash country and pop hits includes an impressive 24 #1's. He is the voice of such timeless classics as "The Gambler," "Lucille," "Coward Of The County," "Lady," "Through The Years," "She Believes in Me," "Islands in the Stream," and "We've Got Tonight."
A:$60 B: $57
Sponsored by Gateway Funding, LutherCrest & N. Pugliese, Inc.
A CHRISTMAS CAROL, The Musical
Saturday, December 17 7:30 PM
Nebraska Theatre Caravan presents its delightful stage production of Charles Dickens' holiday classic A Christmas Carol. This fully staged musical version of Charles Dickens' classic tale has become a Yuletide Tradition, with a full array of traditional Christmas carols such as "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen," "Away In a Manager" and "Here We Come A-Wassailing" interwoven within the classic story of a tight-fisted, middleclass merchant Ebenezer Scrooge and all the beloved characters from Dickens' 1843 novel. With a set evoking Currier and Ives prints and featuring special effects such as a spinning bed, this is a glorious holiday evening the whole family can enjoy!
A: $50 B: $45
Regardless of age, everyone in attendance must have a ticket. Bringing infants to any performance is prohibited.
Part of the Capital BlueCross Healthy Family Fun Series
JESSE COOK
Sat, Jan 7 8 PM
Back by Popular Demand! Juno Award winning rumba flamenco master and State Theatre fan favorite Jesse Cook performs regularly throughout the world and his live shows are notorious for drawing throngs of fans who sing and dance along during the entire performance. Those in attendance who may not yet be as familiar with his intoxicating rumba flamenco are quickly placed under the spell of passionate guitar work, Moorish rhythms, and Cook's smoldering on-stage charisma. In addition to headlining concerts and festivals, he has opened for such legends as B.B. King, Ray Charles and Diana Krall, and has toured with the legendary Irish band The Chieftains.
A: $30 B: $25
The Broadway Boys
Friday, January 13 8 PM
The Broadway Boys are a collection of the best singers currently working on the New York stage, who infuse elements of pop, funk, gospel and rock into traditional show tunes to create a new and contemporary musical theater sound. Representing such shows as Spiderman, Wicked, Jersey Boys, Mamma Mia, Mary Poppins, Memphis and many more, The Broadway Boys are introducing audiences to the new Broadway!
A: $35 B: $30
SING-A-LONG SOUND OF MUSIC
Sunday, January 15 2 PM
The smash-hit musical show that has been all around the world returns to the State Theatre.
For those of you not yet converted, Sing-a-Long-a Sound of Music is a screening of the classic Julie Andrews film musical in glorious, full-screen technicolor, complete with subtitles so that the whole audience can sing along! Then of course there is the famous fancy-dress competition in which everyone who has come in costume is invited onto the stage to show off their fantastic tailoring skills. So get those vocal chords warmed up, cut up those chintz curtains and hurry down for the perfect night out. Fancy dress is not obligatory but highly recommended!
www.singalonga.net
$20/$10 (child 10 & under)
16th Annual
ELVIS BIRTHDAY BASH
Starring Scot Bruce & Mike Albert
Saturday, January 21 7:30 PM
Celebrate the State Theatre's 16th Anniversary Elvis Birthday Bash with Ultimate Tribute Show! The Elvis Birthday Bash pays homage to the King of Rock 'N Roll with Scot Bruce as the young heartbreaker and Mike Albert as the seasoned "Vegas-style" Elvis. Backed by the fantastic Big "E" Band, they'll leave you screaming for more.
A: $41 B: $36
Sponsored by WAEB AM 790; Underwriter - Ike's 25th Street Exxon
Previously Announced: On Sale Now
Sunday, Jan 22 7 PM
Known as the voice of the Grammy-winning group Hootie & The Blowfish, Darius Rucker is riding high with the release of his sophomore country album, Charleston, SC 1966, which includes the multiple-week #1 hit single, "Come Back Song," and his current Top 10 single, "This." His chart-topping 2008 release, Learn To Live produced three consecutive No. 1 singles and the Top 5 smash, "History In The Making." Please Note: Per Artist management, there is a limit of 4 tickets per patron.
A: $52.50 B: $47.50
Part of the CAT Country Concert Series
JUNGLE JOE'S WILDLIFE ADVENTURE
Sunday, January 29 2 PM
JUNGLE JOE'S WILDLIFE ADVENTURES is an eco-adventure that spotlights the most popular exotic animals on loan from The Bucks County Zoo & Conservation Society. This multi-media show includes video footage from Jungle Joe's adventures to the Galapagos Islands, Indonesia and African Safari along with live animal presentations. You'll be amazed by the types of mammals, birds, invertebrates, reptiles you'll see. This fun-filled family show offers a unique encounter with the unusual and the unexpected.
A: $15 B: $10.85 $10 (child 10 & under)
Sponsored by 100.7 WLEV; Underwriter - Precious Pets Magazine
BLAST
Friday, February 10 8 PM
BLAST!, winner of the 2001 Tony Award for "Best Special Theatrical Event" and the 2001 Emmy Award for "Best Choreography," is comprised of 35 brass, percussion and visual performers brought together in a unique explosion of music and theatre. Born on athletic fields across the nation, BLAST! is a novel art form evolved from the showmanship of outdoor pageantry. According to Bruce McCabe of the Boston Globe: "Blast! is an exuberant 15-number show that doesn't falter while bridging the categories of classical, blues, jazz, rock n roll, and techno-pop music. Blast! stands, blows, pounds, marches, and whirls with panache. It sent a full house into repeated bursts of cheering and applause."
$60/$55
MICHALE AMANTE
Saturday, February 11 8 PM
Get ready for a night of love songs at the most romantic time of the year as Michael Amante captures the very heart and soul of pure romance. From songs in Italian or Latin languages to pop love standards and classics, to original songs that melt the hearts of fans, Michael Amante will redefine an evening of romance with his passionate performance. Amante, hailed by Tony Bennett as "the next Mario Lanza," is the American tenor who can sing it all!
A: $45 B: $40
THE FAB FAUX
featuring the Crème Tangerine Strings & Hogshead Horns
Saturday, February 18, 8 PM
The most musically satisfying Beatles tribute band and State Theatre audience favorite returns for an unforgettable night of Beatles' favorites! Featuring TV star/musicians Will Lee from The Late Show with David Letterman and Jimmy Vivino of Conan O'Brien's house band, plus five strong lead vocalists (including Rich Pagano, Frank Agnello, Jack Petruzzelli) and a commitment to the accurate reproduction of The Beatles' repertoire, this is THE band to see if you want to know what it might have been like if the Beatles toured behind their later albums.
A: $60 B: $50 $110 with VIP Post Show Meet & Greet
Sponsored by Tallman, Hudders & Sorrentino and Follet Corporation
SHREK The Musical
Tuesday, February 21 - Wednesday, February 23 7 PM
SHREK THE MUSICAL, based on the Oscar®-winning DreamWorks film that started it all, brings the hilarious story of everyone's favorite ogre to life on stage. In a faraway kingdom turned upside down, things get ugly when an unseemly ogre - not a handsome prince - shows up to rescue a feisty princess. Throw in a donkey who won't shut up, a villain with a SHORT temper, a cookie with an attitude and over a dozen other fairy tale misfits, and you've got the kind of mess that calls for a real hero. WWOR-TV proclaims SHREK THE MUSICAL, "FAR, FAR AND AWAY THE FUNNIEST NEW MUSICAL ON BROADWAY!"
A: $60 B: $55
Sponsored by WFMZ Ch 69, RCN, Carrabba's Italian Grill, 100.7 WLEV and The Morning Call; Part of the Capital BlueCross Healthy Family Fun Series
Regardless of age, everyone in attendance must have a ticket. Bringing infants to any performance is prohibited.
FOUR BITCHIN BABES
HORMONAL IMBALANCE: A Mood Swinging Musical Revue!
Friday, March 2 8 PM
These indestructible Divas are back and hotter than ever with a brand new show! Start with four richly gifted singer-songwriters, add 3/4 cup married life, four kids, four part harmony vocals, one piano, four guitars, one Rockin' Purple Bass, a dollop of sharp social commentary, cheerleading pom poms, a pinch of PMS, a wardrobe of bling-bling, and you've got an Estrogen fueled hilarious new show that celebrates the best of Babes, Boys, and Botox!
$25
CIRQUE DREAMS: POP GOES THE ROCK
Saturday, March 3 8 PM
POP GOES THE ROCK by CIRQUE DREAMS is a roller-coaster ride of Twists, Turns and Wows! ... a new musical of unexpected sights and sounds that explode on stage like a Rock n' Roll party set in a carnival funhouse. An international cast of singers, dancers, acrobats and musicians inspire crazy feats and off-the-hook beats on stage, in the air and way off the charts. Created and directed by Neil Goldberg, along with world-famous Cirque Dreams entertainment, this one-of-a-kind variety show spans decades and unites generations.
A: $60 B: $55
Sponsored by Hotel Bethlehem and Lafayette Ambassador Bank
John Waters: This Filthy World
Thursday, March 8 8 PM
Anyway you put it, John Waters is famed the world over for his trash epics including "Pink Flamingos", "Polyester", "Serial Mom", "Cecil B. Demented", and "A Dirty Shame". This Filthy World is Waters' rapid-fire one-man spoken word "vaudeville" act that celebrates the film career and joyously appalling taste of the man William Burroughs once called "The Pope of Trash". The live performance of This Filthy World focuses on Waters' early negative artistic influences, his fascination with true crime, exploitation films, fashion lunacy, the extremes of the art world, Catholicism and a love of reading. Mature Audiences
$35
Lewis Black In God We Rust
Friday, March 9 & Saturday, March 10 8 PM
Lewis Black is one of the most prolific and popular performers working today, executing a brilliant trifecta as stand-up comedian, actor and author. Lewis' live performances provide a cathartic release of anger and disillusionment for his audience. He yells so they don't have to. A passionate performer, he's perfected expressing what the rest of us can not say in polite company. Lewis is the rare comic who can cause an audience to laugh themselves into incontinence while making compelling points about the absurdity of our world. Mature Audiences
A: $60 B: $55
Sponsored by WZZO Z-95 and lehighvalleylive.com
ANDY COONEY'S FOREVER IRISH
Saturday, March 17 8 PM
Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with "Irish America's Favorite Son", Andy Cooney, and his dynamic stage show! Forever Irish features the outstanding voice of Andy Cooney, the beautiful harmonies of The Irish Sopranos, international button accordionist Liam O'Conner (named Guinness Book of Records "fastest fingers in the world"), and an outstanding orchestra.
A: $30 B: $25
SISTER'S EASTER CATECHISM: Will My Bunny Go To Heaven?
By Maripat Donovan & Marc Silvia
In the Acopian Ballroom
Tuesday, March 20 - Sunday, March 25
Tuesday through Friday 7:30 PM; Saturday and Sunday 2 and 6 PM
Tues - Thurs $33; Fri - Sun $38
Celebrate the Easter Season with Sister as she answers time worn questions of the season like "Who was Mary Magdalene?", "Why isn't Easter on the same day every year like Christmas?", and "Will My Bunny Go To Heaven?". Part pageant, and wHOLY hysterical, this latest of the sinfully funny Late Nite Catechism series unearths the origins of Easter bunnies, Easter eggs, Easter baskets, Easter bonnets, and, of course, those yummy Easter Peeps! Bring the whole family, don your bonnet, and join Sister for this new seasonal treat!
Sponsored by Abundant Graces Books & Gifts
SANDY HACKETT'S RAT PACK SHOW
Saturday, March 31 8 PM
They were style with substance, swing with swagger and a non-stop party that everyone wanted
access to. Now audiences can experience this critically acclaimed, hugely entertaining theatrical production which includes exciting new arrangements of the classic songs everyone knows and loves. With a stellar cast, Sandy Hackett's Rat Pack Show features performances by Sandy Hackett (son of legendary Buddy Hackett as Joey Bishop), Lisa Dawn Miller (Frank's One Love); David DeCosta (Frank Sinatra); Doug Starks (Sammy Davis, Jr.); and Johnny Edwards (Dean Martin).
A: $35 B: $30
Sponsored by Moravian Hall Square & WAEB AM 790
KATHLEEN MADIGAN
Friday, April 13 8 PM
In her 22 year career, Kathleen Madigan has never been hotter, with her new Showtime special, "Gone Madigan," in constant rotation and the DVD-CD of the special topping the Amazon and iTunes charts. Madigan is a constant on SIRIUS-XM Radio and last year beat out all the guys to win the listener determined "SIRIUS Challenge Cup," deeming her the number one favorite comedian played on SIRIUS radio.
A: $25 B: $20
Linda Eder
With Special Guest Star Tom Wopat
Saturday, April 14 8 PM
Broadway and concert superstars Linda Eder and Tom Wopat come together for an unforgettable evening of song. Showcasing one of the greatest contemporary voices of our time, Linda Eder's diverse repertoire spans Broadway, standards, pop, country and jazz. Most recently, Linda crowns her two-decade recording career on a new album, Now, which reunites Eder with Broadway and pop composer Frank Wildhorn. In 1977, Tom Wopat made his Broadway debut in Cy Coleman's I Love My Wife and went on receive a Tony nomination for creating the role of Frank Butler in the Broadway revival of Annie Get Your Gun. He has also become a successful recording artist with many albums to his credit, including his most recent, Consider it Swung.
A: $40 $35
Sponsored by Alvin H. Butz
Johnny Mathis
Thursday, April 19 8 PM
One of the last in a long line of traditional male vocalists who emerged before the 1960s, Johnny Mathis' romantic jazz and pop standards like "Chances Are," "It's Not For Me To Say" and "Misty" continue to delight audiences across the world. Johnny has been inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame twice received the 2003 Lifetime Achievement Award by the Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences.
A: $75 B:$70
Sponsored by Luther Crest and Team Capital Bank
Colin Mochrie & BRAD SHERWOOD
From Whose Line Is It Anyway?
Friday, April 20 8 PM
Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood are returning to the State for their Two Man Group tour of live and dangerous comedy! The stars of the Emmy nominated Whose Line Is It Anyway? have teamed up to present an evening of extraordinary improvisational comedy, using their quick wit as they take contributions from the audience to create hilarious and original scenes...just like a live version of ‘Whose Line'!
A:$47 B:$42
Sponsored by M&T Bank, The Hampton Inn - Easton and 99.9 The Hawk
THE PIANO MENStarring Jim Witter
Saturday, April 21 8 PM
The Piano Men, a musical journey through the 70's, features the timeless hits of Billy Joel and Elton John including "Movin' Out," "Crocodile Rock," "Only the Good Die Young," "Philadelphia Freedom", "Piano Man" and so much more. Join Jim Witter on grand piano and lead vocals, and his incredible band, for this multi-media rock musical.
A: $35 B: $30
Sponsored by Allentown Art Museum's Who Shot Rock-n-Roll?, Tribune Direct and 99.9 The Hawk
Tommy Tune
Steps in Time
Featuring the Manhattan Rhythm Kings
Friday, April 27 8 PM
Broadway's legendary song and dance man, Tommy Tune, hits the stage high stepping through his 9 time Tony Award winning career celebrating 50 years on the Great White Way. He sings, dances, and laughs his way through those glorious musical moments that made him a Theatre Legend. Backed up by the multi-talented Manhattan Rhythm Kings, get ready for a unique and masterful evening that leaves audiences standing, cheering, and dancing in the aisles.
A: $40 B: $35
BILL O'REILLY
Saturday, April 28
Pre-Show Insider Reception attended by Mr. O'Reilly 6:30 PM
Lecture 8 PM
The Host of top-rated The O'Reilly Factor and bestselling author and syndicated news columnist, Bill O'Reilly enlightens audiences with his insider, "no-spin" approach to the most current events and issues in our world. Audiences can count on Bill to take on our country, politicians, and celebrities with his characteristic no-nonsense analysis.
Pre-Show Insider Reception to benefit the State Theatre $50
Lecture $50
Sponsored by Viamedia
You must purchase a Lecture ticket in order to purchase a Reception ticket
Disney's
BEAUTY AND THE BEAST
Tuesday, May 1 - Thursday, May 3 7 PM
Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, the smash hit Broadway musical, is coming to the State Theatre for the first time! Based on the Academy Award-winning animated feature film, this eye-popping spectacle has won the hearts of over 35 million people worldwide. This classic musical love story is filled with unforgettable characters, lavish sets and costumes, and dazzling production numbers including "Be Our Guest" and the beloved title song. Experience the romance and enchantment of Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST !
A: $60 B: $55
Sponsored by WFMZ Ch 69, B104, lehighvalleylive.com, 100.7 WLEV and The Morning Call
Part of the Capital BlueCross Healthy Family Fun Series
Regardless of age, everyone in attendance must have a ticket. Bringing infants to any performance is prohibited
10th Annual
Nobodies of Comedy
Friday, May 4 8 PM
For the 10th year, we've scoured the country for the funniest, sidesplitting and most outrageous comics you've NEVER heard of, and we found them! No over-hyped stars, no over-sized ticket prices, just hysterical comics and a great night out. Don't miss this chance to see tomorrow's stars of comedy today. The Nobodies of Comedy...hey, they've never heard of you either!
A: $25 B: $10.85
Sponsored by WZZO Z-95
FRED X - 10TH ANNIVERSARY!
2012 FREDDY © Awards
Thursday, May 24 7 PM
The State Theatre presents the 10th Annual FREDDY© Awards, FRED X, to recognize and reward exceptional accomplishments in the production and performance of musical theater in high schools of the Lehigh Valley and Warren County, New Jersey. Broadcast live on WFMZ Channel 69, the 2012 FREDDY© Awards Ceremony will honor students in multiple categories and features a show-stopping opening musical number and unforgettable performances from top nominated musicals. Follow FRED X, the FREDDY's 10th Anniversary, at www.freddyawards.org or download the free FREDDY Awards App from iTunes.
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