Year: 2014
Check out all the just announced shows coming to our Central PA theatre in 2014:
Sheryl Crow
Sunday, June 1 at 7pm
Tickets: $106, $91, $76
Members On Sale: Tuesday, April 8 at 9am
Public On Sale: Saturday, April 12 at 9am
Nine-time Grammy winner Sheryl Crow is an accomplished singer/songwriter and skillful guitarist. Her music puts an updated spin on classic rock sounds, incorporating folk, hip hop, country and pop. “All I Wanna Do,” “Good is Good,” “Soak Up the Sun,” “Always on Your Side,” and “The First Cut is the Deepest” are some of Sheryl Crow’s many hits.
Chris Young
Monday, June 2 at 8pm
Tickets: $59
Members On Sale: Tuesday, April 8 at 9am
Public On Sale: Saturday, April 12 at 9am
Country singer/songwriter Chris Young appeared on, and subsequently won, the reality TV singing competition Nashville Star in 2006. Since then, Chris has gone on to receive Grammy and ACM award nominations, and climb the Billboard country charts with hits like “The Man I Want to Be,” “Voices,” “You,” “Tomorrow,” “I Can Take It From Here,” and “Aw Naw.”
Natalie Merchant
Wednesday, July 9 at 8pm
Tickets: $59
Members On Sale: Tuesday, April 29 at 9am
Public On Sale: Saturday, May 3 at 9am
Singer/songwriter Natalie Merchant’s literate, socially conscious songs of the 1990s established her as one of the preeminent women in pop music. As lead singer of the alternative rock band 10,000 Maniacs, Merchant helped the band gain critical and commercial success with songs such as “Wonder,” “Carnival,” “Jealousy,” and “Kind.”
THIRD DAY
Friday, August 8 at 8pm
Tickets: $60, $45, $29
Members On Sale: Tuesday, April 15 at 9am
Public On Sale: Saturday, April 19 at 9am
Faith and passion have always been the bedrock of contemporary Christian rockers THIRD DAY. During nearly 20 years in the spotlight, THIRD DAY has earned four Grammy and 24 Dove Awards. “Show Me Your Glory,” “I Believe,” “Call My Name,” “Born Again,” and “Trust in Jesus” are just a handful of the THIRD DAY hits that inspire and uplift audiences.
Jackie Evancho
Sunday, August 10 at 7pm
Tickets: $115, $99, $85
Members On Sale: Tuesday, April 15 at 9am
Public On Sale: Saturday, April 19 at 9am
Jackie Evancho’s first performance on America’s Got Talent left audiences astonished that such a beautiful voice could come from a 10-year-old. Now 13, the young soprano’s understanding of classical phrasing and perfect pitch allow her to tackle difficult music — everything from Puccini to pop. Jackie will be accompanied by a 28-piece orchestra.
Eli Young Band
Friday, August 29 at 8pm
Tickets: $39
Members On Sale: Tuesday, April 22 at 9am
Public On Sale: Saturday, April 26 at 9am
Fusing heartland rock with alternative country and Texas country sounds, the Eli Young Band has charted eight times on the Billboard country charts, with three of their singles having reached #1 — “Crazy Girl,” which was the top country song of 2011 according to Billboard Year-End, along with “Even If It Breaks Your Heart,” and “Drunk Last Night.”
Don Williams
Sunday, September 14 at 3pm
Tickets: $49
Members On Sale: Tuesday, April 15 at 9am
Public On Sale: Saturday, April 19 at 9am
With his laid-back, straightforward vocals, country singer/songwriter Don Williams has 17 #1 hits to his credit, including “Stay Young,” “Lord, I Hope this Day is Good,” “Some Broken Hearts Never Mend,” “If Hollywood Don’t Need You (Honey, I Still Do,)” and “Tulsa Time.” Spend an evening with this Country Music Hall of Fame inductee.
STYX
Friday, September 19 at 8pm
Tickets: $75
Members On Sale: Tuesday, April 22 at 9am
Public On Sale: Saturday, April 26 at 9am
Formed in the early 1970s, STYX became one of the top arena rock acts in the US, due to their fondness for large stage shows, huge rock anthems, and soaring power ballads. These progressive rockers had numerous hit singles and classic rock standards including “Show Me the Way,” “The Best of Times,” “Mr. Roboto,” “Come Sail Away,” “Lady,” and “Babe.”
Jay Leno
Sunday, September 21 at 7pm
Tickets: $118, $99, $86
Members On Sale: Tuesday, April 22 at 9am
Public On Sale: Saturday, April 26 at 9am
Acclaimed TV late night show host, Jay Leno, is an admired stand-up comedian, best-selling children’s book author, much-in-demand corporate speaker, lovable TV and movie voice-over artist, pioneering car builder, philanthropist, and Emmy Award winner. Leno spent more than two decades as host of The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.
Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo
Monday, October 6 at 8pm
Tickets: $67
Members On Sale: Tuesday, April 29 at 9am
Public On Sale: Saturday, May 3 at 9am
One of the best-selling female rock stars of all time, Pat Benatar, and husband, guitarist Neil Giraldo, are returning to AMT. This four time Grammy winner’s powerful, unmistakable vocals and intense lyrics are heard on her classic 80s hits “Heartbreaker,” “Hit Me with Your Best Shot,” “Shadows of the Night,” “Love is a Battlefield,” and “We Belong.”
The Golden Boys
Sunday, October 12 at 7pm
Tickets: $72
Members On Sale: Tuesday, April 22 at 9am
Public On Sale: Saturday, April 26 at 9am
Frankie Avalon, Fabian, and Bobby Rydell return to AMT as the Golden Boys. Join us for a night of nostalgic hits such as “De De Dinah,” “Venus,” “Bobbysocks to Stockings,” “A Boy Without a Girl,” “Turn Me Loose,” “Tiger,” “Volare,” “Wild One,” “We Got Love,” “Kissin’ Time,” and “Forget Him.” This show is sure to bring back many a teenage memory!
More 2014 concerts and shows will be announced soon. To view our complete schedule, click here.
AMT Members can purchase tickets before the general public. Click here to find out how!
April has finally arrived, which means that Music of the Night: The Songs of Andrew Lloyd Webber will be on stage soon. Our Singers, 
Dancers, and Orchestra all arrived early this week to begin rehearsals, and our design, lighting and construction teams are hard at work creating the perfect atmosphere to go along with Andrew Lloyd Webber’s remarkable music. In just a few short weeks, all the rehearsing and hard work will pay off when we reprise this critically acclaimed show.
Audiences will be treated to music from classic shows such as Sunset Boulevard, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Cats, Jesus Christ Superstar, Evita, and The Phantom of the Opera.
Come join us as we once again pay tribute to the music of Broadway’s master. Music of the Night: The Songs of Andrew Lloyd Webber opens April 15 and runs through October 11. Great seats are available for morning, afternoon and evening performances, and can be purchased at the Box Office, by calling 800-648-4102, or online by clicking here.
Philadelphia-born musician Amos Lee performed his hit “Chill in the Air” on Jimmy Kimmel LIVE! on Tuesday evening, March 18. If you missed this moving performance, check out the video below.
Amos has been touring in support of his recent release “Mountains of Sorrow, Rivers of Song.” He’ll be making his AMT debut on Monday, June 9 at 8:00 p.m. Seats are still available for Amos’ upcoming AMT concert. Don’t miss out — click here to get your tickets now!
Attention, America fans! The America/Christopher Cross concert (originally scheduled for Saturday, March 29) has been rescheduled to Sunday, July 27 at 7:00 pm.
Ticket holders are encouraged to click here to confirm their tickets for the new concert date, or call the box office at 1-800-648-4102.
We apologize for any inconvenience this date change may cause.
Have you had enough of cold and snow? Do you wish the Groundhog would have kept his “six more weeks of winter” prediction to himself? Well, you might not have liked hearing those words, but our furry friend has a few hot March show recommendations that are sure to melt those winter-time blahs. Here are three he thinks you’ll like, with great seats still available …
The Folk Reunion featuring The Kingston
Trio and The Brothers Four with Special Guest Tom Paxton
First, on March 14, check out the Folk Reunion featuring The Kingston Trio and The Brothers Four with Special Guest Tom Paxton. We’re sure the banjos, mandolins, basses and incredible harmonies of these well-known names in folk music will warm you up and leave you wanting more.
- Friday, March 14 at 8:00 p.m.
- Purchase tickets here
STOMP
On March 22, it’s the electrifying rhythms of STOMP. Using matchboxes, brooms, garbage cans, Zippo lighters and more, these talented performers use everyday objects in this inventive and invigorating show. STOMP is an international percussion sensation, leaving audiences to exclaim “STOMP is captivating. My heart thumped to every beat.”
- Saturday, March 22 at 4:00 & 8:00 p.m.
- Purchase tickets here
Bring It On: The Musical
Then on March 27 and 28, Bring It On: The Musical will be in the house. This musical comedy about friendship, jealousy, betrayal and forgiveness made its Broadway debut on August 1, 2012. The production earned Tony nominations for Best Musical and Best Choreography, and The New York Times called it, “Impossible to resist!”
- Thursday and Friday, March 27 & 28 — 8:00 p.m.
- Purchase tickets here
The Groundhog recommends lots of other great shows coming to our Central PA theatre this year. Check them out by clicking here.
Just Announced! Four additional shows are coming to our Lancaster theatre:
An Evening With Cheap Trick
Friday, June 6 at 8pm
Tickets: $52
Members On Sale: Tuesday, March 4 at 9am
Public On Sale: Saturday, March 8 at 9am
With over 35 years in the music industry, Cheap Trick may be one of the most covered bands of all time. Since the 1970s, they’ve been blending elements of pop, punk and even metal in a way that is instantly catchy and recognizable. With timeless classics such as “I Want You to Want Me,” “If You Want My Love,” “Surrender,” and “The Flame,” Cheap Trick are a musical institution.
Amos Lee
Monday, June 9 at 8pm
Tickets: $42
Members On Sale: Tuesday, February 25 at 9am
Public On Sale: Saturday, March 1 at 9am
With his laid-back vocal delivery and acoustic songwriting, Amos Lee draws inspiration from soul music, ’70s folk, and contemporary jazz. With the release of his self-titled debut album in 2004, the Philadelphia-born former schoolteacher immediately earned the attention of discerning music fans and fellow artists alike for his adult alternative, indie/rock style. In 2011, his album Mission Bell debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart. Currently, Lee is touring in support of his recent release “Mountains of Sorrow, Rivers of Song.”
Scotty McCreery
Thursday, July 10 at 8pm
Tickets: $69
Members On Sale: Tuesday, March 4 at 9am
Public On Sale: Saturday, March 8 at 9am
With his deep, strong, and undeniably country voice, Scotty McCreery has become one of country music’s hottest new stars. In 2011, McCreery appeared on Season 10 of American Idol and was ultimately named that season’s winner. His platinum-selling debut album made Billboard history and helped him win several New Artist awards.
Engelbert Humperdinck
Friday, October 10 at 7:30pm
Tickets: $69
Members On Sale: Tuesday, March 11 at 9am
Public On Sale: Saturday, March 15 at 9am
Engelbert Humperdinck has been a legend in the international music industry for more than 40 years, with over 150 million records sold. He’s recorded everything from the most romantic ballads to a recent platinum-selling contemporary theme song. Some of the evergreen hits that belong to Engelbert include “(Please) Release Me,” “After The Lovin’,” “The Last Waltz,” “Spanish Eyes,” and the unforgettable “Quando, Quando, Quando.”
More 2014 concerts and shows will be announced soon. To view our complete schedule, click here.
AMT Members can purchase tickets before the general public. Click here to find out how!
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For the safety of our guests and 
employees, American Music Theatre will be closed Thursday, February 13, due to the anticipated snowstorm.
Tickets are still available for purchase online, 24-hours a day click here.
We apologize for any inconvenience our closing may cause.
Check out the five new additions to our 2014 concert calendar:
Thompson Square
Thursday, June 12 at 8pm
Tickets: $69
Members On Sale: Tuesday, February 18 at 9am
Public On Sale: Saturday, February 22 at 9am
Keifer and Shawna Thompson comprise Thompson Square, a country music husband-and-wife duo who combine classic rock with country elements to create a unique country-pop mix. Their cutting edge style can be heard on “I Got You,” “If I Didn’t Have You,” “Everything I Shouldn’t Be Thinking About,” and their #1 hit single “Are You Gonna Kiss Me or Not.” This talented pair was named Vocal Duo of the Year by the Academy of Country Music in both 2012 and 2013.
The Texas Tenors
Saturday, July 12 at 8pm
Tickets: $45, $35
Members On Sale: Tuesday, February 25 at 9am
Public On Sale: Saturday, March 1 at 9am
Since their whirlwind debut four years ago on NBC’s America’s Got Talent, The Texas Tenors have performed around the world, and collaborated with some of the most prestigious symphonies and performing arts centers throughout the globe. From Alabama to Puccini, The Texas Tenors bring their unique blend of Country, Classical and Broadway to the stage with breathtaking vocals, humor and a touch of cowboy charm.
The Osmond Brothers & The Lennon Sisters
Sunday, July 20 at 3pm
Tickets: $59
Members On Sale: Tuesday, February 11 at 9am
Public On Sale: Saturday, February 15 at 9am
The Osmonds have been entertaining, the world over, for more than 50 years. Their long and varied careers have taken them from singing barbershop music as children, to achieving success as teen-music idols, to producing a hit television show, to continued success as solo and group performers. Brothers Merrill, Jay and Jimmy team up to celebrate all the hits and all the memories of this world famous family.
The Lennon Sisters made their debut on the Lawrence Welk TV show in 1955. For 13 years, they charmed the nation with their sweet-voiced harmonies. The combination of their extraordinary natural vocal talents and strong family values earned them a place in the homes of millions of fans. Today, the distinctive harmonies of The Lennon Sisters continue as Kathy, Janet and Mimi carry on the family tradition.
Johnny Mathis
Monday, August 25 at 8pm
Tickets: $115, $99, $85
Members On Sale: Tuesday, February 11 at 9am
Public On Sale: Saturday, February 15 at 9am
AMT is excited to welcome back one of the most popular traditional male vocalists of our time — Johnny Mathis. His romantic take on jazz and pop standards can be heard in any number of his hit songs, including “Chances Are,” “It’s Not For Me to Say,” “The Twelfth of Never,” “Wonderful, Wonderful,” “Misty,” “I’m Coming Home,” and “Too Much, Too Little, Too Late.” Don’t miss this rare opportunity to hear a musical legend when Johnny Mathis returns to AMT!
Mark Lowry: Unplugged & Unplanned
Friday, October 3 at 7:30pm
Saturday, October 4 at 3pm
Sunday, October 5 at 3pm
Tickets: $30
Members On Sale: Tuesday, February 18 at 9am
Public On Sale: Saturday, February 22 at 9am
Mark Lowry is known around the world as a trusted voice in the realm of gospel music and beyond. He started making music at age 11 and now, more than four decades later, his legacy is forever sealed as an entertaining communicator who can make audiences laugh, cry, and think. Lowry has spent more than 20 collective years as a baritone singer for the Gaither Vocal Band, and is also a storyteller, humorist, author and songwriter, whose lyric to “Mary Did You Know?” resulted in one of the most loved modern Christmas songs of this century.
More 2014 concerts and shows will be announced soon. To view our complete schedule, click here.
AMT Members can purchase tickets before the general public. Click here to find out how!
On January 29, 2014, nominations were announced for the 49th annual Academy of Country Music Awards. AMT has been selected as one of five nominees in the 2014 ACM Awards Venue of the Year, Small Capacity category. 
The other nominated venues in this category are located in Massachusetts, Georgia and Texas.
The winner will be named during the 8th Annual ACM Honors event on Tuesday, September 9 in Nashville, Tennessee.
“We’re honored to be recognized and nominated for this award by the Academy of Country Music,” said Jim Martin, AMT’s President/CEO. “We’re proud to have hosted so many exceptional country musicians in our venue in the past, and look forward to continuing our tradition of bringing the best country music to our region.”
For details and to view the nominees in all categories, click here.
The Pink Floyd Experience concert, scheduled for S
unday, March 2 at 7:00 p.m., will go on as scheduled.
Questions about our cancellation policy? Click here for more details.