A few weeks back we announced that AMT would be supporting the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank by hosting a Food Drive during the months of November and December.

We’re thrilled to report that due to the generosity of our AMT guests and staff, we’ve donated 3,155 pounds of food products as of the end of November. This will put over 2,500 meals on the tables of local families!

In addition to the incredible amount of donations from our guests, AMT staff also donated and participated in an inter-departmental “Can-struction” challenge. By using the food items their departments donated, along with tons of ingenuity and creativity, their efforts produced Santa’s Chimney along with a milk and cookie table, a Christmas Tree (made with 586 items!), and a festive Holiday Wreath. See the photos below.

AMT will continue to collect food products through the end of our 2016 Christmas Show. Please consider bringing a donation or two if you’re attending the show in December. Click here for a list of the most needed items.

To those who have or will participate in AMT’s Food Drive this season, we say a big THANK YOU!

Exciting new concert addition at our Lancaster Theatre:

Coming in 2017

CMT Next Women of Country Featuring Martina McBride “Love Unleashed Tour” with Special Guest Lauren Alaina
Saturday, March 4, 2017 at 8pm
Tickets: $85.25
Members On Sale: Wednesday, December 7 at 9am
Public On Sale: Saturday, December 10 at 9am
Multiple Grammy® nominee Martina McBride has sold over 18 million albums to date, which includes 20 Top 10 singles and six #1 hits. In February 2016 she released her first single, “Reckless,” the title track from her new album which is now available. McBride has earned more than 15 major music awards, including four wins for Female Vocalist of the Year from the Country Music Association and won three Academy of Country Music for Top Female Vocalist. Martina has been awarded 14 Gold Records. Nine Platinum honors, three Double Platinum Records, and two Triple Platinum Awards. Martina was awarded the Covenant House Beacon of Hope Award and Music Business Association’s prestigious 2015 Harry Chapin Memorial Humanitarian Award for her philanthropic efforts on behalf of domestic violence. Through her Team Music Is Love charity initiative, Martina partners with non-profit causes to help many of the towns she’s performing in. Martina also invites fans to join her team in making the world a better place through the power of music. Since 2011, Team Music Is Love has been responsible for many successful fundraising and volunteer projects helping causes such as hunger relief, cancer research, combating domestic violence and helping children in need. For more information, please visit TeamMusicIsLove.com. Recently, Martina released her first book, Around the Table, a full-color illustrated collection of her favorite recipes, hosting tips, practical menu planning advice, and themed décor inspiration.

Martina will be joined by special guest Lauren Alaina, Season 10 American Idol contestant. Lauren regularly appears on the Grand Ole Opry, has been nominated for several Teen Choice and CMT Music Awards, and is one of CMT’s “Next Women of Country.” Her latest hit single, “Road Less Traveled,” can be heard on country radio and is available now.

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Mark your calendars for these six just announced shows:

Coming in 2017

The Beach Boys
Thursday, March 30, 2017 at 7:30pm
Tickets: $70
Members On Sale: Tuesday, December 6 at 9am
Public On Sale: Friday, December 9 at 9am
The Beach Boys, America’s first pop band to reach the 50-year milestone, have recorded and performed the music that has become the world’s favorite soundtrack to summer. Their famous harmonies and classic songs continue to travel the world bringing “Good Vibrations” everywhere. Songs like “Fun, Fun, Fun,” “Wouldn’t It Be Nice,” “Kokomo,” “When I Grow Up,” “I Get Around,” “Help Me Rhonda,” and “God Only Knows” helped to solidify The Beach Boys as one of America’s preeminent bands of the 1960s.

Michael W. Smith
Saturday, April 8, 2017 at 8pm
Tickets: $59
Members On Sale: Thursday, December 1 at 9am
Public On Sale: Friday, December 2 at 9am
In addition to three Grammy Awards, singer/songwriter Michael W. Smith has won 45 Dove Awards, is one of the best-selling and most influential artists in Contemporary Christian music, and has achieved considerable success in the mainstream music industry. Over the course of his career, Smith has recorded 32 #1 hit songs, including “Place in This World,” “Here I Am to Worship,” “Friends,” “Awesome God,” and “Great is the Lord.”

Home Free
Sunday, April 9, 2017 at 7pm
Tickets: $48, $38, $28
Members On Sale: Thursday, December 1 at 9am
Public On Sale: Friday, December 2 at 9am
The all vocal country sensation Home Free is bringing Nashville country standards and country-dipped pop hits to AMT. Home Free was crowned Season 4 Champions of NBC’s The Sing-Off, and the 5-man band has since become known for their show-stopping performances that mix their signature no-instrument, all-vocal music with their quick-witted humor.

Happy Together Tour
Saturday, June 24, 2017 at 8pm
Tickets: $66
Members On Sale: Tuesday, December 6 at 9am
Public On Sale: Friday, December 9 at 9am
It’s a blast from the past as six classic rock legends join forces to put on one incredible show in the Happy Together Tour 2017. This all-star, crowd-pleasing lineup includes The Turtles featuring Flo & Eddie, Chuck Negron (formerly of Three Dog Night,) The Association, The Cowsills, The Box Tops, and The Archies’ Ron Dante. Join us for a rockin’ good time with hit after hit after hit. It’s the soundtrack of the 60s and 70s, and sure to be a night full of great music and great memories!

The Platters with Former Lead Singer Sonny Turner, Charlie Thomas’ Drifters & The Original Coasters
Sunday, August 6, 2017 at 3pm
Tickets: $54
Members On Sale: Tuesday, December 6 at 9am
Public On Sale: Friday, December 9 at 9am
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.” 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 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.

Charley Pride
Sunday, September 10, 2017 at 3pm
Tickets: $89, $77, $65
Members On Sale: Tuesday, December 6 at 9am
Public On Sale: Friday, December 9 at 9am
“All I Have to Offer You is Me,” “Kiss an Angel Good Morning,” “I’m Just Me,” “Then Who Am I,” “Honky Tonk Blues,” and “Night Games.” Those are just a few of the wonderful songs sung by Grand Ole Opry member and Grammy winning country artist, Charley Pride. Over the years, his smooth baritone voice and easy-going singing style have garnered him 36 #1 hits on the country singles charts.

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Take a look at the three additional shows that will play at our Lancaster Theatre next year:

Coming in 2017

Tyler Farr
Thursday, January 19, 2017 at 8pm
Tickets: $42
Members On Sale: Wednesday, November 16 at 9am
Public On Sale: Friday, November 18 at 9am
Country singer/songwriter Tyler Farr had an early exposure to country music. A classically trained opera singer, Farr’s affinity for hard country and honky-tonk took him in a different direction. Currently, Tyler Farr is the only solo male country artist in the last ten years to have his first two studio albums debut in the Top 5 on the Billboard Top 200 Chart, spawning the hits “Redneck Crazy” and “Whiskey in My Water.” Farr quickly followed up with his first ever #1 smash, “A Guy Walks Into a Bar.”

Switchfoot & Relient K – Looking for America Tour Part II
Friday, February 17, 2017 at 8pm
Tickets: $39
Members On Sale: Thursday, November 17 at 9am
Public On Sale: Friday, November 18 at 9am
Starting out in the contemporary Christian music scene, Switchfoot got their start in 1996 over a mutual love of surfing and a passion for rock music. With time, Switchfoot eventually dabbled in mainstream music and easily merged both sacred and secular rock sounds. “Dare You to Move,” “Meant to Live,” “Live it Well,” and “Float” are just four of the hit songs from this Grammy nominated group. Christian punk-pop artists Relient K have been making records since 1997. This Grammy nominated band has released six full-length albums, five EPs and a Christmas record. In addition to their hits “Be My Escape” and “Deathbed,” Relient K’s frontman, Matt Thiessen, has co-written Kelly Clarkson’s “Long Shot” and the award-winning “When Can I See You Again” from the animated film Wreck-It Ralph.

Amos Lee
Friday, March 17, 2017 at 8pm
Tickets: $53
Members On Sale: Wednesday, November 16 at 9am
Public On Sale: Friday, November 18 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 album Spirit.

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

Check out these six new shows heading to AMT next year:

Coming in 2017

America with Special Guest Christopher Cross
Saturday, January 28, 2017 at 8pm
Tickets: $80
Members On Sale: Tuesday, November 15 at 9am
Public On Sale: Saturday, November 19 at 9am
Over 45 years ago America harmonized their way to the top of the charts on the strength of their signature song “A Horse With No Name.” This Grammy winning light folk-rock band from London became a musical sensation with an impressive string of hits including “Ventura Highway,” “Tin Man,” “Lonely People,” “Sister Golden Hair,” and “You Can Do Magic.” Christopher Cross’ smoothly sophisticated ballads helped define adult contemporary radio in the 1980s. His well-recognized hits include “Ride Like the Wind,” “Never Be the Same,” “Say You’ll Be Mine,” “Think of Laura,” and “Arthur’s Theme,” along with his Grammy winning Song of the Year, “Sailing.”

Ricky Skaggs & Bruce Hornsby with Kentucky Thunder
Friday, March 3, 2017 at 8pm
Tickets: $73
Members On Sale: Tuesday, November 8 at 9am
Public On Sale: Saturday, November 12 at 9am
Bluegrass musician Ricky Skaggs struck his first chords on a mandolin over 50 years ago. This 14-time Grammy Award winning singer and multi-instrumentalist is a Grand Ole Opry member, CMA and ACM Award winner, and has 11 #1 songs to his credit, including “Heartbroke,” “Highway 40 Blues,” “Honey, Open That Door,” and “Country Boy” among them. Best known for his work as a keyboardist with his former group, The Range, Bruce Hornsby is also a talented singer and songwriter, and has earned three Grammy Awards. “The Way It Was,” “Mandolin Rain,” “Look Out Any Window,” and “Every Little Kiss” are just a few of his very recognizable hits. Ricky Skaggs and Bruce Hornsby collaborated on a studio album several years ago titled Ricky Skaggs & Bruce Hornsby which features re-workings of Hornsby originals as bluegrass tunes, as well as a number of traditional songs and a Skaggs original composition.

Tony Bennett: Live in Concert
Thursday, April 6, 2017 at 7:30pm
Tickets: $147, $137, $127
Members On Sale: Tuesday, November 15 at 9am
Public On Sale: Saturday, November 19 at 9am
No one else in popular American music has recorded for so long and at such a high level of excellence as Tony Bennett. Who can forget his stylish and sentimental renditions of “Because of You,” “The Good Life,” “Who Can I Turn To (When Nobody Needs Me,)” “I Wanna Be Around” and his signature song, “I Left My Heart in San Francisco.” With his smooth, romantic, tenor voice, this multi-Grammy winning musical legend returns to the AMT stage, armed with a vast collection of pop and jazz classics.

Summer Doo Wop Cavalcade
Saturday, June 10, 2017 at 2pm & 7:30pm
Tickets: $45
Members On Sale: Tuesday, November 15 at 9am
Public On Sale: Saturday, November 19 at 9am
This Summer’s all-new Doo Wop Cavalcade is sure to be a knock-out! We’ve assembled a terrific line-up of some of your favorite groups. Be a part of the mood, the moments, the sights and the sounds of pure Doo Wop with The Duprees, The Happenings, Brian Hyland, Jay Siegel’s Tokens, The Classics, and The Capris. Don’t miss these legends of Doo Wop!

Terry Fator
Sunday, June 18, 2017 at 3pm & 7:30pm
Tickets: $75
Members On Sale: Tuesday, November 8 at 9am
Public On Sale: Saturday, November 12 at 9am
Las Vegas headliner Terry Fator captures the hearts and funny bones of America with a unique blend of singing, comedy, and unparalleled celebrity impressions. This America’s Got Talent winner brings to life puppet characters including Rusty the Robot, Emma Taylor, the little girl with the big voice, lounge singer Monte Carlo, and Wrex the Crash Test Dummy. With comedic banter and amazing vocal impressions of many musical superstars, Terry Fator’s one-of-a-kind show is not to be missed.

The Wess Cooke Show
Sunday, October 1, 2017 at 3pm
Tickets: $39
Members On Sale: Tuesday, November 8 at 9am
Public On Sale: Saturday, November 12 at 9am
Wess Cooke, a favorite AMT Original Show performer, returns to present an all new country music focused concert in his fourth annual show. Backed by members of a Nashville-based band, come experience an afternoon of heartfelt country tunes, as Wess performs both well-known country hits and several of his own original songs.

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It’s November 1, which means that our newest Original Show, The 2016 Christmas Show: Winter Wonderland, opens today! Our exceptional Singers, Dancers, and Orchestra have been in rehearsal for weeks, and our creative, design, lighting, construction, and wardrobe teams all worked very hard to help breathe life into this year’s show.

In addition, the theatre itself has turned into a Winter Wonderland with festive decorations, beautiful lights, gorgeous trees, and a well stocked Gift Shop with holiday surprises for everyone on your list (and maybe something special just for you!)

All the rehearsing and many hours of work will pay off this afternoon when the curtain rises, and audiences get their first look at this brand new show, featuring many of your favorite sacred and secular holiday songs.

The 2016 Christmas Show runs through December 30. Seats are still available for morning, afternoon, and evening performances, but are going quickly. Tickets can be purchased at the Box Office, by calling 800-648-4102, or by clicking here. We look forward to seeing you soon and celebrating the holiday season with you and yours!

Purchase your tickets to The 2016 Christmas Show: Winter Wonderland on October 27 or October 28, and receive $5 OFF* each regularly priced adult ticket when you mention code BEWITCH.

Winter Wonderland is AMT’s newest Original Show, featuring the secular and sacred holiday songs you know and love, with all-live performances by our sensational cast of Singers and Dancers, as well as the remarkable 9-piece AMT Orchestra. Bring the entire family and discover a new holiday tradition! On stage November 1 — December 30, 2016.

A number of show dates are filling up quickly, so don’t let Halloween scare you into missing this great offer. Visit the Box Office, call us at 800-648-4102, or click here to get your favorite seats now before they disappear!

*Valid for up to four regularly priced, adult tickets to The 2016 Christmas Show: Winter Wonderland only. New orders only. Based on availability. Cannot be combined with other offers. Offer valid October 27-28, 2016 only. Use code BEWITCH when ordering.

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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.

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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.

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