This holiday season, American Music Theatre is proud to support the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank by hosting a Food Drive during the months of November and December to coincide with the run of The 2016 Christmas Show: Winter Wonderland.

The Central Pennsylvania Food Bank is a non-profit organization working to reduce hunger in 27 counties across central Pennsylvania. By partnering with more than 900 agencies, food is provided to more than 65,000 people in need every week, including struggling individuals and families in Lancaster County. The Food Bank’s mission is fighting hunger, improving lives, and strengthening communities.

Food Drive collection bins will be located in the AMT lobby, ready and waiting for non-perishable, healthy food donations such as these high priority items:

• Canned tuna
• Macaroni and cheese
• Canned meats and stews
• Peanut butter
• Canned fruits and vegetables
• Packaged meals
• Packaged pasta and rice
• Pure fruit and vegetable juices
• Baby food, cereal and formula (must be within code date)

Financial contributions will also be gladly accepted. For every $1 donated, the Food Bank is able to provide six meals for those in need.

You can help make a difference in the lives of hungry individuals, families, seniors, and children right here in Lancaster County. Donations will be accepted November 1 through December 30. So during this Season of Giving, when you come to enjoy The 2016 Christmas Show, please consider bringing one or more non-perishable food items for those in need.

On behalf of the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank, and those who will receive your donations, we thank you for your support!

Check out these four great shows, just added to next year’s schedule:

Coming in 2017

Dwight Yoakam
Thursday, February 2, 2017 at 8pm
Tickets: $75
Members On Sale: Tuesday, October 11 at 9am
Public On Sale: Saturday, October 15 at 9am
With his roots firmly planted in bluegrass and honky tonk music, Dwight Yoakam continues to bring his own brand of “hillbilly” music to his ever-faithful fans. This Grammy winner’s stripped-down approach to traditional honky tonk and Bakersfield country comes shining through in “Guitars, Cadillacs,” “Streets of Bakersfield,” “Honky Tonk Man,” and “Fast as You.” Join us for a night of pure country music as Dwight Yoakam returns to the AMT stage!

Air Supply
Sunday, February 19, 2017 at 7pm
Tickets: $56
Members On Sale: Tuesday, October 18 at 9am
Public On Sale: Saturday, October 22 at 9am
The quintessentially smooth soft rock hits of Australian duo Graham Russell and Russell Hitchcock include “Lost in Love,” “All Out of Love,” “The One That You Love,” “Making Love Out of Nothing at All,” “Every Woman in the World,” “Even the Nights are Better,” “Just as I Am,” and many more. With a string of hits like this, Air Supply wins the award for most prolific masters of the love song genre over the last 40 years.

The Charlie Daniels Band
Saturday, March 25, 2017 at 8pm
Tickets: $59
Members On Sale: Tuesday, October 11 at 9am
Public On Sale: Saturday, October 15 at 9am
Fiddler extraordinaire, Charlie Daniels, is bringing his rockin’ country band back to AMT! A down-home, good-old boy attitude, mixed with hard-edged Southern rock boogie and blues, is what sets the Charlie Daniels Band apart. Their instrumental dexterity can be heard in their free-wheeling country tunes like “Long Haired Country Boy,” “The Legend of Wooley Swamp,” “The South’s Gonna Do It,” and especially their Grammy winning hit, “The Devil Went Down to Georgia.”

Engelbert Humperdinck
Sunday, April 2, 2017 at 7pm
Tickets: $69
Members On Sale: Tuesday, October 18 at 9am
Public On Sale: Saturday, October 22 at 9am
In a career spanning almost 50 years, Engelbert Humperdinck has earned 64 gold and 35 platinum albums, four Grammy nominations, a Golden Globe, and stars on the Hollywood and Las Vegas Walks of Fame. He has recorded everything from the most romantic ballads to movie theme songs, disco, rock, and even gospel. Some of the evergreen hits that belong to Engelbert include “After The Lovin’,” “The Last Waltz,” “Spanish Eyes,” “Quando, Quando, Quando,” and the unforgettable “(Please) Release Me,” which spent 56 consecutive weeks on the charts.

To view our complete schedule, click here.

AMT Members can purchase tickets before the general public. Click here to find out how!

Two highly anticipated, fan favorite shows are returning to our Lancaster theatre next year!

Coming in 2017

Dancing With The Stars: Live! – We Came to Dance
Wednesday, January 4, 2017 at 7:30pm
Thursday, January 5, 2017 at 7:30pm
Tickets: $109, $95, $80
Members On Sale: Friday, September 30 at 9am
Public On Sale: Monday, October 3 at 10am
America’s favorite dance show is going back on the road this winter with Dancing with the Stars: Live! — We Came to Dance, giving fans the opportunity to see the best dancers in the business perform live in Lancaster. This all-new production showcases every type of ballroom and modern dance seen on ABC’s hit show, including sizzling group performances, romantic duets, contemporary numbers and original pieces created specifically for the nationwide tour. Dancing with the Stars: Live! — We Came to Dance features the hottest cast in dance including Lindsay Arnold, Alan Bersten, Sharna Burgess, Artem Chigvintsev, Val Chmerkovskiy, Hayley Erbert, Jenna Johnson, Keo Motsepe, Gleb Savchenko and Emma Slater and special guest stars to be announced.

Celtic Woman: Voices of Angels
Friday, March 31, 2017 at 8pm
Saturday, April 1, 2017 at 8pm
Tickets: $89
Members On Sale: Thursday, September 29 at 9am
Public On Sale: Wednesday, October 5 at 9am
The unique musical ensemble known as Celtic Woman is back by popular demand — combining traditional Irish music with spectacular production and staging. Celtic Woman’s evocative, uplifting music has transcended national and cultural borders to touch the hearts of a devoted fan base that spans the globe.

To view our complete schedule, click here.

AMT Members can purchase tickets before the general public. Click here to find out how!

Mid-October marks the end of our summer Original Show and our 2016 concert schedule. You still have time to catch some of the remaining shows before we open The 2016 Christmas Show: Winter Wonderland on November 1.

Tickets are still available for:

Crooners — On stage through October 8

The Golden Boys starring Frankie Avalon, Fabian & Bobby Rydell – Sunday, October 2 at 7pm

ABBA: The Concert – Monday, October 10 at 7:30pm

Jay Leno – Friday, October 14 at 8pm

Stars of Nashville: Clare Bowen & Charles Esten – October 15 at 8pm

Calling all fans of Clare Bowen and Charles Esten, stars of the hit TV show Nashville. AMT is offering three lucky fans a chance to win a pair of tickets to their 8pm concert on Saturday, October 15, along with a Meet & Greet with both Clare and Charles!

Interested?? Then check out our Facebook page contest between September 21 and 28, answer a trivia question about Clare or Charles, and you’re entered — it’s that simple! Three lucky winners will be randomly selected from all correct entries, and will receive a pair of tickets and a Meet & Greet opportunity.

Good luck!

American Music Theatre is honored to be recognized as American Bus Association’s (ABA) 2016 “Best Theatre Obsessed with Customer Service” in Destinations’ latest issue!

In the September-October issue of ABA’s Destinations magazine, a special section — the “Best of the Best Editor’s Pick” — showcases the best of the best across eight different categories of travel suppliers: hotel/lodging, restaurant/dining, shopping venue, theater, museum, casino/gaming, attraction, and events.

Our Groups department, House staff, and everyone else within AMT work hard to give our guests the best experience possible, and we’re honored to be recognized for doing just that.

American Music Theatre has been a member of ABA for many years. ABA serves an industry that provides more than 600 million passenger trips annually on charters, tours, scheduled service, and shuttles. Membership in ABA includes motorcoach operators, tour operators, tourism-related organizations (like AMT,) and products and service suppliers.

We thank the American Bus Association for this recognition, and look forward to hosting many more guests who visit AMT through their efforts. We’ll work hard to repeat the honor again next year!

Here are nine just announced shows to add to next year’s calendar, including four coming to AMT for the very first time!

Coming in 2017

Little River Band & Firefall
Friday, January 20, 2017 at 8pm
Tickets: $63
Members On Sale: Tuesday, September 27 at 9am
Public On Sale: Saturday, October 1 at 9am
Little River Band is considered to be one of Australia’s most significant bands. Their impressive songwriting skills, powerful vocals, and masterful guitar harmonies immediately helped them claim their place as one of the great vocal bands of the 70s and 80s. Their chart success included “Help Is on Its Way,” “Take It Easy on Me,” “Reminiscing,” “Lonesome Loser,” “Lady,” “Cool Change,” and “The Night Owls.” Firefall has enjoyed a career that spans more than 40 years. Their commercial success includes three Gold albums, two Platinum albums, and 11 chart-topping singles. The band’s biggest hit, “You Are the Woman,” has been played on commercial radio more than 7 million times, and has also appeared in many movies and TV shows.

The Carpenters Tribute Featuring Michelle Whited
Sunday, January 22, 2017 at 3pm
Tickets: $28
Members On Sale: Tuesday, September 13 at 9am
Public On Sale: Saturday, September 17 at 9am
The popular singing duo of the 1970’s and early 80’s focused on mid tempo pop and ballads with Karen Carpenter’s unique and expressive alto voice on lead vocals. Background vocals by Karen and Richard Carpenter created densely layered harmonies, an integral part of their signature sound. In this heartfelt tribute show, Michelle Whited performs a stunning presentation of reproducing Karen’s unique voice and features Carpenters hits like “We’ve Only Just Begun,” “Top of the World,” “Close to You,” and “Rainy Days and Mondays.”

Three Dog Night
Friday, February 3, 2017 at 8pm
Tickets: $56
Members On Sale: Tuesday, September 27 at 9am
Public On Sale: Saturday, October 1 at 9am
Legendary music icons, Three Dog Night, now in its fourth decade, claims some of the most astonishing statistics in popular music. In the years 1969 through 1974, no other group achieved more top 10 hits, moved more records, or sold more concert tickets than Three Dog Night. The Grammy-nominated band includes Danny Hutton (founder/lead vocalist,) Michael Allsup (guitar,) Paul Kingery (bass/vocals,) Pat Bautz (drums,) Eddie Reasoner (keyboards,) and David Morgan (vocalist.) Songs like “Mama Told Me (Not To Come),” “Joy to the World,” “Black and White,” “Shambala,” “One,” “Easy to Be Hard,” and “An Old Fashioned Love Song,” serve to heighten our emotions and crystallize Three Dog Night’s continued popularity.

The Bird Dogs Present The Everly Brothers Experience
Sunday, February 12, 2017 at 3pm
Tickets: $26
Members On Sale: Tuesday, October 4 at 9am
Public On Sale: Saturday, October 8 at 9am
The Bird Dogs bring a genuine and youthful Everly Brothers experience to the stage. The Zmed brothers, Zachary and Dylan, celebrate the genetic intimacy so ever present in the harmonies created by Don and Phil Everly. When the guitar became electric, the Everly Brothers bridged the gap between country and rock ‘n roll with countless hits and classics. The Everly Brothers inspired bands like The Beatles, Simon and Garfunkel, The Kinks, Buddy Holly, and many groups that utilize the blend of two part harmony.

John Denver Musical Tribute Starring Ted Vigil
Sunday, March 19, 2017 at 3pm
Tickets: $29
Members On Sale: Tuesday, September 13 at 9am
Public On Sale: Saturday, September 17 at 9am
Ted Vigil is a singer, songwriter, and John Denver tribute artist. Vigil has performed with John Denver’s lead guitarist, and has even played for Denver’s own “Windstar Foundation” in Colorado. With the uncanny resemblance and sound of the late John Denver, Ted Vigil performs many of Denver’s hits, including “Rocky Mountain High,” “Annie’s Song,” “Sunshine on My Shoulder,” and “Thank God I’m a Country Boy.”

Peppa Pig Live!
Sunday, April 30, 2017 at 2pm
Tickets: $47, $37, $28, $15
Members On Sale: Tuesday, September 13 at 9am
Public On Sale: Saturday, September 17 at 9am
Peppa Pig’s Live! Peppa’s Big Splash is an action-packed live show featuring your favorite characters as life size puppets and costume characters! Come join Peppa, George, Mummy Pig, Daddy Pig and more in an all singing, all-dancing adventure full of songs, games and muddy puddles!

The Gaither Vocal Band
Friday, May 12, 2017 at 7:30pm
Saturday, May 13, 2017 at 3pm & 7:30pm
Sunday, May 14, 2017 at 3pm
Tickets: $55
Members On Sale: Tuesday, September 20 at 9am
Public On Sale: Saturday, September 24 at 9am
A full evening of entertainment and meaningful music is a rare treat anytime, but when the occasion includes the best-loved voices in gospel music, it’s a must-see celebration! Today, the Gaither Vocal Band roster is comprised of Bill Gaither, Wes Hampton, David Phelps, Adam Crabb and Todd Suttles. Individually, these men are gifted artists and men of authentic faith. Together, they are the incomparable Gaither Vocal Band, known around the world for their powerhouse vocals, innovative harmonies and life-altering message — a message of grace, hope and redemption.

The Texas Tenors
Friday, July 14, 2017 at 8pm
Tickets: $47
Members On Sale: Tuesday, October 4 at 9am
Public On Sale: Saturday, October 8 at 9am
Since their whirlwind debut several years ago on NBC’s America’s Got Talent, The Texas Tenors have accumulated a long list of awards and accolades, and collaborated with some of the most prestigious symphonies and performing arts centers throughout the globe. From Bruno Mars to Puccini, The Texas Tenors treat audiences to a unique blend of country, classical, Broadway, and current pop music with breathtaking vocals, humor, and a touch of cowboy charm.

The Glenn Miller Orchestra
Sunday, July 16, 2017 at 3pm
Tickets: $25
Members On Sale: Tuesday, October 4 at 9am
Public On Sale: Saturday, October 8 at 9am
One of America’s most popular dance bands in the years just before World War II, The Glenn Miller Orchestra remains as popular today as it did back then. If you’re “In the Mood” for an evening of big band swing and sway, then join us as the Orchestra performs some of their most enduring hits, such as “Moonlight Serenade,” “Tuxedo Junction,” “Chattanooga Choo Choo,” and “(I’ve Got a Gal In) Kalamazoo.”

To view our complete schedule, click here.

AMT Members can purchase tickets before the general public. Click here to find out how!

Mark your calendars! Here’s a great opportunity to do a little early holiday shopping and receive a discount on select* items in the AMT Gift Shop.

Come visit the Sale Section and receive up to 40% off on specially marked items including summer apparel and accessories, housewares, and home décor.

The AMT Gift Shop will open for the “Sizzling Summer Savings” Event on the dates and times listed below, and will remain open for a short period after the end of each show for last minute purchases.

Dates and opening times are:

• Tuesday, August 23 — Opens at 2:00 p.m.
• Wednesday, August 24 — Opens at 2:00 p.m.
• Thursday, August 25 — Opens at 2:00 p.m.
• Friday, August 26 — Opens at 6:30 p.m.
• Saturday, August 27 — Opens at 2:00 p.m. and remains open until after the 7:30 p.m. show
• Sunday, August 28 — Opens at 2:00 p.m.
• Monday, August 29 — Opens at 7:00 p.m.
• Tuesday, August 30 — Opens at 2:00 p.m.
• Wednesday, August 31 — Opens at 2:00 p.m.
• Thursday, September 1 — Opens at 2:00 p.m.

Come in for the savings and stay for the show! For a calendar of shows on stage during our “Sizzling Summer Savings” Event, click here.

*Valid on select items only, priced as marked. All sales are final. No additional discounts apply, including AMT Member and Staff discounts.

Due to an overwhelming response, we’ve extended our “In the Mood” promo through September 1!

In honor of National Senior Citizens Day on August 21, we’re offering two adult tickets for $55*, plus, we’ll waive the service fees, on any Crooners performance from August 16-September 1. That’s a savings of $16 on two tickets!

You’ll hear wonderful songs like “Puttin’ on the Ritz,” “Mack the Knife,” “New York, New York” and of course, “In the Mood,” as Crooners celebrates the most popular and enduring songs from the 1920s through the 1950s, along with recent hits from today’s modern, soulful musicians.

Come on … get “In the Mood” for a great show at a great price! To redeem, visit our Box Office, call us at 800-648-4102, or purchase online by clicking here, using code MOOD55.

*Offer valid for up to four regularly priced, adult tickets to any Crooners performance August 16-September 1. Single tickets available for $27.50 each. Not valid on previously purchased tickets. May not be combined with other offers. Service fees waived for this promotion. Use code MOOD55 when ordering.

Due to recent back surgery, YES drummer Alan White will miss the Monday, July 25 concert at AMT.

Hurricane founding drummer Jay Schellen, who has also played with Asia and World Trade, will fill in for White while he recuperates.

White posted a letter on the group’s website, explaining that after leaving halfway through YES’ spring European tour, he worked with spinal specialists to explore treatment options and eventually underwent surgery to repair an injured disc in his lower back.

We wish Alan a speedy recovery, and look forward to being the first stop on YES’ Album Series tour. Tickets are still available for the 7:30 p.m. concert on July 25 — click here.