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Here are six additional shows we just added to our growing 2016 concert line-up:
Coming in 2016
Saturday Night Fever
Wednesday, January 20, 2016 at 8pm
Tickets: $58
Members On Sale: Tuesday, August 18 at 9am
Public On Sale: Saturday, August 22 at 9am
The year is 1976 and in Brooklyn, NY, Tony Manero, a young man with a dead-end job and an extraordinary ability to dance, has only one ambition in life — to become the disco king. When he meets Stephanie, who also dreams of a world beyond Brooklyn, and they decide to train together for a dance competition, their lives begin to change forever. Saturday Night Fever is packed with legendary hits from the Bee Gees, including the classics “Stayin’ Alive,” “Night Fever,” “Jive Talking,” “You Should be Dancing,” and “How Deep is Your Love?”
Tommy James and The Shondells & Herman’s Hermits Starring Peter Noone
Saturday, February 13, 2016 at 8pm
Tickets: $69
Members On Sale: Tuesday, September 1 at 9am
Public On Sale: Saturday, September 5 at 9am
“Hanky Panky,” “Mony Mony,” “I Think We’re Alone Now,” “Crimson and Clover,” “Crystal Blue Persuasion,” and “Draggin’ The Line” are just some of the 24 Top 40 hits by Tommy James and The Shondells, routinely heard on radio, television, and film soundtracks. Now in his fifth decade as a recording artist, Tommy James has been awarded 23 gold singles plus nine gold and platinum albums. At the age of 15, Peter Noone achieved international fame as “Herman,” lead singer of the legendary pop band Herman’s Hermits. Universally regarded as one of Rock & Roll’s finest and most versatile entertainers, Noone’s classic hits include “I’m Into Something Good,” “Mrs. Brown, You’ve Got a Lovely Daughter,” “I’m Henry VIII, I Am,” “Can’t You Hear My Heartbeat,” “There’s a Kind of Hush,” and “Listen People.”
Bill Engvall
Saturday, March 5, 2016 at 3pm & 7pm
Tickets: $47
Members On Sale: Tuesday, August 18 at 9am
Public On Sale: Saturday, August 22 at 9am
Everyman comic, Bill Engvall, returns to AMT with his own brand of down-home humor and country comedy. His debut album, Here’s Your Sign, has achieved gold record status, and has become a comedy classic. He was named Best Male Standup at the American Comedy Awards, and took his act out on the road as part of the Blue Collar Comedy Tour. Engvall’s 2009 album, Aged and Confused, reached #2 on Billboard’s Top Comedy Album charts. Don’t miss this evening of fun and silliness with Bill Engvall!
STOMP
Tuesday, March 8, 2016 at 7:30pm
Wednesday, March 9, 2016 at 7:30pm
Tickets: $56
Members On Sale: Tuesday, September 8 at 9am
Public On Sale: Saturday, September 12 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.
The Man in Black: A Tribute to Johnny Cash
Sunday, March 13, 2016 at 7pm
Tickets: $26
Members On Sale: Tuesday, September 15 at 9am
Public On Sale: Saturday, September 19 at 9am
Johnny Cash’s music has spanned five decades and crossed-over many musical genres. The Man in Black is an outstanding tribute to this legend of modern American pop culture. Shawn Barker not only bears a striking resemblance to Johnny Cash, but delivers a pure and vintage portrayal of The Man and his Music. If you’re a Johnny Cash fan, you won’t want to miss this heartfelt tribute to an American icon!
The Lettermen
Friday, May 6, 2016 at 8pm
Tickets: $35
Members On Sale: Tuesday, September 15 at 9am
Public On Sale: Saturday, September 19 at 9am
This popular singing trio from the 1960s features members Tony Butala, Donovan Tea, and Bobby Poynton. The smooth vocals and gorgeous harmonies of The Lettermen can be heard in their hits “Moments to Remember,” “Goin’ Out of My Head/Can’t Take My Eyes Off of You,” “Turn Around, Look at Me,” “Hurts So Bad,” and “The Way You Look Tonight.”
More 2016 concerts and shows will be announced at our Lancaster, PA, theatre soon. To view our complete schedule, click here.
AMT Members can purchase tickets before the general public. Click here to find out how!
Imagine you and your choir singing in a beautiful, classically decorated lobby at Christmastime. As guests enter the grand lobby with their families, the sights and sounds of Christmastime come alive as you lift your voices in song for all to enjoy, and bring the meaning of the season to life.
American Music Theatre has a unique opportunity for your choir, that would involve just that!
We’re extending an opportunity to church choirs, school choral groups, neighborhood singers, barbershop quartets, and all other singing groups to perform Christmas carols prior to attending a show in November and December. Groups of any age with four or more singers are welcome to participate in this opportunity.
Participating choirs will receive $15.00 off adult tickets, as well as an exclusive discount code valid for friends and family. Space will be provided in the lobby, and your group will have the opportunity to carol a cappella for 20-30 minutes as guests are arriving for The 2015 Christmas Show: Deck the Halls. Participants will also receive a complimentary bottle of water, guest passes to attend our brand new 2016 AMT Show: Crooners, and complimentary flyers to promote your special day at AMT to friends and family.
If you are interested in performing in our lobby prior to a 2015 Christmas Show, please contact Meghan Young, Group Sales Coordinator, at myoung@amtshows.com or 800-648-4102 x 6200 for more details and to reserve your date.
Due to a recently diagnosed vocal chord polyp, the Donny Osmond concert, originally scheduled for Wednesday, September 9, has been rescheduled to Thursday, January 21, 2016. A full recovery is expected and Mr. Osmond looks forward to performing for you in January!
Guests holding tickets to the September 9 concert are asked to contact the AMT Box Office at 800-648-4102 to confirm their tickets for the new date by 5:00 pm on Friday, August 21.
We apologize for any inconvenience this date change may cause, and thank our AMT guests for their understanding.
Garrison Keillor, creator and longtime host of the popular “A Prairie Home Companion” radio show, is planning to retire. In an interview with The Associated Press, Keillor said he “plans to step down as host after next season, following four decades of entertaining listeners with his baritone voice and folksy comedy sketches about Lake Wobegon, his mythical Minnesota hometown ‘where all the women are strong, all the men are good-looking, and all the children are above average.'” To read Jeff Baenen’s entire AP article, click here.
Keillor is bringing “The America the Beautiful Tour 2015” to AMT on Sunday, August 2 at 7pm. Joining Garrison that evening will be singer Sarah Jarosz, pianist Richard Dworsky, sound effects master Fred Newman, The Radio Rhubarb Band with fiddling Richard Kriehn, guitarist Chris Siebold, and Guy Noir, Private Eye. They’ll be sharing news from Lake Wobegon, and reflecting on 41 years of radio history.
To purchase tickets to Garrison Keillor’s “A Prairie Home Companion” — “The America the Beautiful Tour” on August 2, click here.
Here are just seven of the many great concerts scheduled for AMT’s new 2016 season:
Elvis Birthday Bash
Saturday, January 16, 2016 at 3pm & 8pm
Tickets: $36
Members On Sale: Tuesday, August 4 at 9am
Public On Sale: Saturday, August 8 at 9am
AMT welcomes back perennial favorites Scot Bruce and Mike Albert who perform as the younger and older Elvis, respectively. They are widely considered the premier Elvis impersonators of our time. Scot Bruce’s Elvis act is revered all over the world. Mike Albert has been featured on Oprah Winfrey and Inside Edition, and often appears with Elvis’ original group, the Jordanaires. Join us for this ultimate Elvis experience!
Mike Albert’s Elvis Gospel Show with The Stamps Quartet
Sunday, January 17, 2016 at 3pm
Tickets: $35
Members On Sale: Tuesday, August 4 at 9am
Public On Sale: Saturday, August 8 at 9am
It’s no secret “The King” loved gospel music. In fact, the three wins of Elvis’ 14 Grammy nominations were for gospel recordings, including the album How Great Thou Art. In his own special way, the one and only Mike Albert reveals Elvis’gospel side. His renditions of these sacred songs are so realistic you’ll think Elvis himself has returned! Joining Mike Albert will be gospel music legends The Stamps Quartet.
RAIN: A Tribute to The Beatles
Wednesday, February 10, 2016 at 8pm
Tickets: $67
Members On Sale: Tuesday, August 11 at 9am
Public On Sale: Saturday, August 15 at 9am
RAIN: A Tribute to the Beatles is a live multi-media spectacular that takes you on a musical journey through the life and times of the world’s most celebrated band. RAIN plays the hits you know and love from the vast anthology of Beatles classics such as “I Want To Hold Your Hand,” “Hard Day’s Night,” “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band,” “Let It Be,” “Come Together,” and “Hey Jude.” This stunning concert event takes you back in time with the legendary foursome, delivering a note-for-note theatrical event that is the next best thing to the Beatles.
Spring Doo Wop Cavalcade
Saturday, February 27, 2016 at 2pm & 7:30pm
Tickets: $45
Members On Sale: Tuesday, September 8 at 9am
Public On Sale: Saturday, September 12 at 9am
If you love Doo Wop like it used to be, you won’t want to miss the extravaganza of stars scheduled to appear in our Spring Doo Wop Cavalcade. Join us as we welcome Lou Christie, Jimmy Beaumont & The Skyliners, The Happenings, The Capris, The Passions, and The Demensions. It’s an evening of musical memories not to be missed!
The Oak Ridge Boys
Saturday, March 19, 2016 at 3pm & 8pm
Tickets: $43
Members On Sale: Tuesday, September 1 at 9am
Public On Sale: Saturday, September 5 at 9am
One of the most distinctive and recognizable sounds in the music industry, the four-part harmonies and upbeat songs of The Oak Ridge Boys have spawned dozens of country hits, such as “Elvira,” “Dream On,” “Bobby Sue,” “Fancy Free,” “American Made,” and “Thank God for Kids.” Throughout their four decade career, The Oak Ridge Boys have received numerous gold and platinum records, and continue to thrill audiences with their unique blend of country and gospel music.
Yanni
Tuesday, March 29, 2016 at 8pm
Wednesday, March 30, 2016 at 8pm
Tickets: $106, $96, $85
Members On Sale: Tuesday, August 25 at 9am
Public On Sale: Saturday, August 29 at 9am
His concerts are legendary. His live shows have amazed millions on every continent in the world. Yanni returns with a worldwide tour performing in over 60 concerts through the US, Canada, Mexico, Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Puerto Rico, and Panama. This is Yanni as you know him best, performing his instrumental hits from the shows that have become famous around the world. Fans will witness Yanni and his world class musicians as they take the stage to perform his greatest instrumental hits made famous in his shows from The Acropolis in Greece, The Taj Mahal in India, The Forbidden City in China and The Royal Albert Hall in England.
KANSAS & Blue Oyster Cult
Friday, April 8, 2016 at 8pm
Tickets: $67
Members On Sale: Tuesday, August 11 at 9am
Public On Sale: Saturday, August 15 at 9am
KANSAS, a “garage band” from Topeka, released their debut album in 1974 and became one of the most popular bands in the late 1970s. KANSAS appeared on the Billboard charts for over 200 weeks throughout the 70s and 80s, and played to sold-out arenas and stadiums with hits like “Carry On Wayward Son,” “Play the Game Tonight,” and “Dust in the Wind.” Formed on a college campus by students and rock critics in the late 1960s, Blue Oyster Cult can count “(Don’t Fear) the Reaper,” “Burnin’ for You,” and “Dancing in the Ruins” among their hard rock/heavy metal hits.
More 2016 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!
Just announced! Mark your calendar for this highly anticipated show …
The Jacksons
Monday, August 31 at 8pm
Tickets: $89, $69
Members On Sale: Tuesday, June 30 at 9am
Public On Sale: Thursday, July 2 at 9am
The Jacksons are quite possibly the most recognizable family in music history. Consisting of original members Tito, Jackie, and Marlon Jackson, The Jacksons put on an amazing show that includes many of the Jackson 5’s mega-hits, along with tunes originally sung by their brother, Michael. Seeing The Jacksons is an opportunity to witness the re-formation of one of the greatest pop and Motown super groups in the history of music. Just a few of The Jacksons’ notable hits include “ABC,” “I Want You Back,” “I’ll Be There,” and “Never Can Say Goodbye,” among so many others.
AMT Members can purchase tickets before the general public. Click here to find out how!
Attention comedy fans! Kevin James is coming to our Lancaster theatre in August! Check it out …
Kevin James
Sunday, August 23 at 7pm
Tickets: $99
Members On Sale: Tuesday, June 23 at 9am
Public On Sale: Saturday, June 27 at 9am
Kevin James began his career as a stand-up on the Long Island comedy scene. After being discovered at the 1996 Montreal Comedy Festival, James signed a network development deal to create his own sitcom, The King of Queens, which ran for nine seasons and garnered James an Emmy nomination in 2006 for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series. James has starred in the hit feature films Hitch, Paul Blart: Mall Cop, Grown Ups, I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry, the recently released Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2, and the upcoming ensemble sci-fi comedy Pixels.
AMT Members can purchase tickets before the general public. Click here to find out how!
Check out this rockin’ show just added to our 2015 concert line-up –
3 Doors Down with special guest We Are Harlot
Monday, August 3 at 8pm
Tickets: $59
Members On Sale: June 2 at 9am
Public On Sale: June 6 at 9am
Hailing from the small town of Escatawpa, Mississippi, hard rock band 3 Doors Down had a string of post-grunge alternative singles, most notably “Kryptonite,” “When I’m Gone,” “Let Me Go,” “Away From the Sun,” and the ballad “Here Without You.” Joining 3 Doors Down will be special guests We Are Harlot, a hard rock/retro-metal band which draws inspiration from classic 80’s pop metal and vintage hard rock groups, and consists of members from Asking Alexandria, Sebastian Bach, Silvertide, and Revolution Renaissance.
To view our complete schedule, click here.
AMT Members can purchase tickets before the general public. Click here to find out how!
AMT has announced that Youth and Teen Ensemble auditions have been scheduled for The 2018 Christmas Show: The First Noel.
Join us for a fun-filled experience with singing, dancing, and Christmas cheer! The AMT Christmas Show is a holiday tradition and an opportunity to perform in front of thousands of people.
Audition appointments are now being accepted for Youth (ages 7-13, male & female,) and Teens (ages 13-17, male & female.) For more information, click here.
Here’s another fun concert coming this August –
The Monkees
Friday, August 28 at 8pm
Tickets: $69
Members On Sale: Tuesday, May 26 at 9am
Public On Sale: Saturday, May 30 at 9am
Assembled in 1965 for the television series The Monkees about a struggling rock band, the quartet of Micky Dolenz, Michael Nesmith, Peter Tork, and the late Davy Jones brought a mix of pop, rock, psychedelica, Broadway, and country to their music, along with a heavy dose of comedy. The Monkees racked up numerous hits including “Last Train to Clarksville,” “I’m a Believer,” “(I’m Not Your) Steppin’ Stone,” “A Little Bit Me, A Little Bit You,” “Pleasant Valley Sunday,” and “Daydream Believer.” Today, Micky Dolenz and Peter Tork carry on the Monkees’ tradition, featuring all the Monkees’ hits and a multi-media presentation with clips from their TV show, plus an intimate acoustic set and solo spots for each of the singers.
More 2015 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!