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Big Show Coming to Lancaster in 2020 | American Music Theatre
Paul Anka – Anka Sings Sinatra: His Songs, My Songs, My Way
Sunday, May 10, 2020 at 7pm
Tickets: $107, $97, $87
Members On Sale: Now
Public On Sale: Friday, December 20 at 10am
Quintessential singer, songwriter, performer, entertainer Paul Anka is the only artist in history to have a song in the Billboard Top 100 during seven consecutive decades. With well over 500 songs to his credit, Anka’s most memorable include “Put Your Head On My Shoulder,” “My Way,” “Lonely Boy,” “Puppy Love,” “Having My Baby,” “Diana,” “She’s a Lady,” and the famous theme from “The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson.” The Anka Sings Sinatra tour will honor a great artist who has influenced Paul Anka more than anyone else throughout his career, Frank Sinatra. It will also feature the hits that have spanned Anka’s career on this 61st anniversary year.
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38 Special
Friday, June 26, 2020 at 8pm
Tickets: $59, $49, $39
Members On Sale: Tuesday, December 17 at 9am
Public On Sale: Saturday, December 21 at 9am
After more than three decades together, 38 Special continue to bring their signature blast of Southern Rock to over 100 cities a year. Their many Gold and Platinum album awards stand in testament to the endurance of a legendary powerhouse. Most associate the band with their arena-rock pop smashes, “Hold On Loosely,” “Rockin’ Into the Night,” “Caught Up in You,” “Fantasy Girl,” “If I’d Been the One,” “Back Where You Belong,” “Chain Lightnin’,” “Second Chance,” and more — timeless hits, immediately recognizable from their opening chords.
Trifecta of Folk Greats – The Kingston Trio, The Brothers Four, and The Limeliters
Sunday, June 28, 2020 at 3pm
Tickets: $49, $39, $29
Members On Sale: Tuesday, December 17 at 9am
Public On Sale: Saturday, December 21 at 9am
The Kingston Trio rose to become the undisputed kings of an acoustic musical genre that exploded in the 1950’s and 60’s. For over 60 years, the group has performed their timeless classics including “Where Have All the Flowers Gone?” and “Tom Dooley.” The Kingston Trio received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Grammys in 2011.
The Brothers Four were pioneers in the folk revival. Their all-acoustic performances consist of guitars, banjo, mandolin, upright bass, and of course, the trademark rich blend of their four voices. Musical million-sellers for The Brothers Four include “Greenfields,” “Try to Remember,” “Across the Wide Missouri,” and “The Green Leaves of Summer.”
For 60+ years The Limeliters have entertained standing-room-only crowds with their incredible musical talent and zany sense of humor. They first made their mark in folk clubs and on college campuses in the early 60’s. Hits include “There’s a Meetin’ Here Tonight,” “City of New Orleans,” “A Dollar Down,” and “Lonesome Traveler.”
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Roots & Boots Tour Featuring Aaron Tippin, Collin Raye & Sammy Kershaw
Friday, June 12, 2020 at 8pm
Tickets: $69
Members On Sale: Tuesday, December 10 at 9am
Public On Sale: Saturday, December 14 at 9am
Here’s a powerhouse country concert you won’t want to miss! Aaron Tippin, Collin Raye, and Sammy Kershaw join forces to present an evening filled with stories and songs as they get back to the roots of their music. Aaron, Collin, and Sammy have amassed almost 70 combined Top 40 hit singles. Some of Aaron’s songs are “You’ve Got to Stand for Something,” “There Ain’t Nothin’ Wrong with the Radio,” and “Kiss This.” Collin is known for “Love Me,” “In This Life,” and “That’s My Story.” Sammy’s hits include “Queen of My Double Wide Trailer,” “She Don’t Know She’s Beautiful,” and “Third Rate Romance.”
The Original Coasters, Charlie Thomas’ Drifters & Sonny Turner: Former Lead Singer of The Platters
Sunday, June 14, 2020 at 3pm
Tickets: $54
Members On Sale: Tuesday, December 10 at 9am
Public On Sale: Saturday, December 14 at 9am
The Original Coasters have been hit makers for decades. Fans will remember classics such as “Charlie Brown,” “Yakety Yak,” “Searchin’,” and “Along Came Jones,” to name just a few.
Charlie Thomas’ Drifters are true music legends, with hits that include “Under the Boardwalk,” “Save the Last Dance for Me,” “Up on the Roof,” “This Magic Moment,” “There Goes My Baby,” and more.
The Platters, with former lead singer Sonny Turner, recorded just under 400 songs and sold over 80 million records. Their signature songs include “Only You,” “Smoke Gets in Your Eyes,” “The Great Pretender,” “Twilight Time,” and “The Magic Touch.”
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Martina McBride
Thursday, March 12, 2020 at 7pm
Tickets: $89
Members On Sale: Tuesday, November 26 at 9am
Public On Sale: Saturday, November 30 at 9am
Martina McBride is a multiple Grammy nominated country icon, whose incomparable vocals have kept her at the top of the charts garnering six No. 1 hits and 20 top 10 singles. McBride has been honored with more than 15 major music awards, including four wins from the Country Music Association and three Academy of Country Music Awards. This Grand Ole Opry member has had a string of major hit singles including “A Broken Wing,” “Wild Angels,” “My Baby Loves Me,” “Independence Day,” “Blessed,” “This One’s For The Girls,” “Wrong Again,” and “Happy Girl.”
Diamond Rio and Restless Heart
Saturday, May 9, 2020 at 8pm
Tickets: $59
Members On Sale: November 26 at 9am
Public On Sale: November 30 at 9am
Legendary country group Diamond Rio recently celebrated its milestone 20th anniversary as a Grand Ole Opry member. Diamond Rio can boast platinum records, CMA and ACM awards, and Grammy nominations. Their 1991 smash, “Meet in the Middle,” reached #1 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts. The band followed up with multiple chart singles, including the #1 hits — “How Your Love Makes Me Feel,” “One More Day,” “Beautiful Mess,” and “I Believe.”
The five-part harmony of legendary country music group Restless Heart helped lift “That Rock Won’t Roll,” “Wheels,” “Bluest Eyes in Texas,” and “Tell Me What You Dream” to the top of the Billboard country charts. Restless Heart has earned multiple Grammy, CMA and ACM award nominations, was named ACM Vocal Group of the Year in 1990, and put numerous songs on the country charts.
Gene Watson & The Bellamy Brothers
Sunday, July 12, 2020 at 3pm
Tickets: $49
Members On Sale: Tuesday, November 26 at 9am
Public On Sale: Saturday, November 30 at 9am
One of the most masterful voices in country music today, Gene Watson still sings in the same key as 30 years ago and continues to prove why he is rightly referred to as “The Singer’s Singer.” He’s built a reputation for soulful ballads in the classic country tradition. Some of his many hits include “Love in the Hot Afternoon,” “Where Love Begins,” “Should I Come Home (Or Should I Go Crazy),” and “Nothing Sure Looked Good on You.”
The Bellamy Brothers are currently celebrating 40 years in the music business. For Howard and David Bellamy, the road that started on the pop music charts in the 70’s took a winding turn into country music in the 80’s. Their patented blend of rock/country music has produced 14 #1 singles and included such notable classics as “Let Your Love Flow,” “Redneck Girl,” “If I Said You Had A Beautiful Body (Would You Hold It Against Me),” “Sugar Daddy,” and “Lovers Live Longer.”
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Throughout the year, American Music Theatre offers a wide variety of shows to suit every taste. In 2020, we’ll be presenting a number of shows suitable for the entire family.
Are they looking for a little magic? Check!
How about something messy or mysterious? Covered!
Music? Always!
No matter what type of entertainment they’re looking for, AMT is the perfect place for everyone to enjoy some special time together.
Keep in mind that tickets or gift cards to an AMT show are great holiday gift ideas for the young and young-at-heart!
Check out a few of our upcoming shows, tailor made for a memorable family outing:
— The 2019 Christmas Show: Joy to the World — Through December 30, showtimes vary
— Masters of Illusion — Wednesday, February 26 at 7:30pm
— MasterChef Junior Live! — Saturday, March 14 at 7pm
— STOMP — Sunday, March 15 at 7pm
— The Peking Acrobats — Saturday, March 21 at 2pm & 7:30pm
— Scooby-Doo! and The Lost City of Gold — Sunday, April 19 at 3pm
Tickets to all our family friendly shows, along with celebrity concerts and Original Shows, are available online here, by phone at 800-648-4102, or in person at our Box Office.
We look forward to seeing you and your family SOON!
Big Shows Coming to Lancaster in 2020 | American Music Theatre
Jake Owen Acoustic Tour
Friday, March 6, 2020 at 8pm
Tickets: $69, $59, $49
Members On Sale: Wednesday, November 20 at 9am
Public On Sale: Friday, November 22 at 9am
Singer/songwriter Jake Owen burst onto the country music scene in 2006. He has celebrated six #1 singles to date — “Barefoot Blue Jean Night,” “Beachin’,” “Anywhere with You,” “Alone with You,” “The One That Got Away,” and “American Country Love Song.” The Vero Beach, FL native is well known for his high-energy performances and laid-back style.
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Bill Engvall
Saturday, May 23, 2020 at 3pm & 7pm
Tickets: $47
Members On Sale: Tuesday, November 19 at 9am
Public On Sale: Saturday, November 23 at 9am
The thing that makes any entertainer successful is the ability to connect with an audience. It’s the quality of sharing the humor in everyday situations that has made Bill Engvall one of the top comedians today. He has had ten albums debut at #1 on the Billboard Comedy Chart, with his debut album, Here’s Your Sign, being certified platinum and becoming a comedy classic. Engvall has also been part of the enormously successful Blue Collar Comedy Tour, producing some of the most watched movies and specials in Comedy Central history.
Marty Stuart and His Fabulous Superlatives
Sunday, June 7, 2020 at 3pm
Tickets: $35
Members On Sale: Tuesday, November 19 at 9am
Public On Sale: Saturday, November 23 at 9am
Marty Stuart is a five-time Grammy winner, platinum recording artist, Lifetime Achievement Award recipient from the Americana Music Association, Grand Ole Opry star, country music archivist, photographer, musician, and songwriter who spent over four decades celebrating American roots music. His teenage years on tour with bluegrass legend Lester Flatt in the ’70s were followed by six years in Johnny Cash’s band in the ’80s, and a chart-topping tenure as a solo artist in the ’90s. Stuart’s hits include “Western Girls,” “Little Things,” “Hillbilly Rock,” “Tempted,” and “Burn Me Down.”
Resurrection: A Journey Tribute
Saturday, June 27, 2020 at 8pm
Tickets: $29
Members On Sale: November 19 at 10am
Public On Sale: November 23 at 10am
Resurrection: A Journey Tribute faithfully recreates the experience of a 1980’s Journey concert. This dynamic and compelling band features some of Nashville’s hottest musicians, many of whom have performed, written, or recorded with Journey and Steve Perry. Every show is a brilliant reproduction of sights and sounds that captivate and transport audiences to the glorious age of arena rock. Lead singer Ryan Christopher delivers the vocal precision, appearance, and stage presence of the legendary Steve Perry. Fans across the country rave that Resurrection: A Journey Tribute is THE Journey experience!
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Big Show Coming to Lancaster in 2020 | American Music Theatre
Scooby-Doo! and The Lost City of Gold
Sunday, April 19, 2020 at 3pm
Tickets: $49, $39, $29
Members On Sale: Thursday, November 14 at 10am
Public On Sale: Friday, November 15 at 10am
Scooby-Doo! and The Lost City of Gold, is a completely original live entertainment spectacular. The show will be presented in large scale theaters and will be the first of its kind to combine cutting edge technology with exceptional music, puppetry, magic, singing, dance, interactive audience response video, aerial arts and video mapping. Scooby-Doo! and The Lost City of Gold will take audiences on an awe-inspiring journey with a brand-new story based on one of the top-grossing international franchises of all time. The production is slated to premiere in March 2020 and continue on a global, five-year tour visiting more than 30 countries around the world.
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STOMP
Sunday, March 15, 2020 at 7pm
Tickets: $59
Members On Sale: Tuesday, November 12 at 9am
Public On Sale: Saturday, November 16 at 9am
STOMP is explosive, inventive, provocative, witty, and utterly unique—an unforgettable experience for audiences of all ages. The international percussion sensation has garnered armfuls of awards and rave reviews and has appeared on numerous national television shows. The eight-member troupe uses everything but conventional percussion instruments — matchboxes, wooden poles, brooms, garbage cans, Zippo lighters, hubcaps — to fill the stage with magnificent rhythms. Year after year, audiences worldwide keep coming back for more of this pulse-pounding electrifying show. As the Boston Globe says, “If you haven’t seen STOMP, GO! If you have seen it, take someone and share the pleasure!” STOMP. See what all the noise is about.
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Trace Adkins
Wednesday, April 15, 2020 at 7:30pm
Tickets: $99, $89, $79
Members On Sale: Tuesday, November 5 at 9am
Public On Sale: Saturday, November 9 at 9am
A Nashville icon for more than two decades, Trace Adkins has made his mark on the country-music industry: 11 million albums sold; time-honored hit singles; momentous, fiery, and always memorable live performances; Grammy nominations; CMT and ACM awards; nearly 200 million plays on YouTube; and additionally, numerous movie and TV roles. This Grand Ole Opry member’s trademark baritone voice has powered countless hits including “You’re Gonna Miss This,” “Ladies Love Country Boys,” “Songs About Me,” “Every Light In The House,” “Hillbilly Bone,” “Just Fishin’,” and “Chrome.”
Bill Anderson, Moe Bandy, and The Malpass Brothers
Sunday, April 26, 2020 at 3pm
Tickets: $49, $39, $29
Members On Sale: Tuesday, November 5 at 9am
Public On Sale: Saturday, November 9 at 9am
One of the most awarded songwriters in country music history, Grand Ole Opry member Bill Anderson is also a hugely popular singer in his own right, earning the nickname “Whispering Bill” for his gentle, airy vocal style. This Country Music Hall of Fame member’s #1 hits include “Mama Sang a Song,” “Still,” “I Get the Fever,” and “For Loving You.”
Country music legend Moe Bandy is one of America’s all-time leading classic country music artist/performers. With ten #1 hits, 40 Top Ten hits, and five Gold albums, just a few of Moe’s many hits include “Bandy The Rodeo Clown,” “Till I’m Too Old To Die Young,” “Americana,” “It’s A Cheatin’ Situation”, and “Just Good Ol’ Boys.”
As young boys, the Malpass Brothers soaked up the music of their granddad’s phonograph records. Christopher earned his first talent show trophy at age 7, and Taylor was playing mandolin by the time he was ten. Today, they promote the work and music of classic country artists they treasure while creating new music and making their own mark in the lineage of a rich American cultural heritage.
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