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The Bob Newhart concert, originally scheduled for Sunday, August 17, 2014 has been rescheduled to Friday, May 15, 2015. Bob Newhart at American Music TheatreMr. Newhart has been invited to be part of the upcoming Emmy awards show and said “I want to thank everyone involved for rescheduling my appearance at Peekskill, New York and Lancaster, Pennsylvania. I waited 53 years to receive my first Emmy award and don’t want the risk of waiting an additional 53 years to get my second Emmy.”
Guests holding tickets to the August 17 concert are asked to contact the AMT Box Office at 800-648-4102 to confirm their tickets for the new date.
We congratulate Bob Newhart on his Emmy nomination, and thank our AMT guests for their understanding.
We have some great concerts scheduled during the month of August. Here are some fun tidbits about a few of the celebrities who will be performing at AMT soon.
Did you know that …
- Jackie Evancho (August 10, 7pm) is The Humane Society of the United States’ youngest Celebrity Ambassador for Animals? In her role, Jackie shares information about important animal issues with her fans and the public in addition to encouraging kids to get involved, too.
- On July 22, Human Nature (August 12, 8pm) made a special appearance at the Penn State Hershey Children’s Hospital as part of the music therapy program at the Hospital? They flew in from Las Vegas specifically for that performance.
- In October of 2011, Yanni (August 19, 7:30 pm) was honored by the people of China with the adoption of a two-month old giant panda cub? Adopting a panda is an honor that is reserved almost exclusively for nations, not personalities or individuals, and Yanni is the first artist to ever be honored with this gift.
- Johnny Mathis (August 25, 8pm) was a star athlete on his high school’s track and field team as a high jumper and hurdler, and played on the basketball team? Mathis entered college with the intention of being an English and Physical Education teacher.
- The Eli Young Band (August 29, 8pm) gets its name from lead vocalist Mike Eli and guitarist James Young?
Tickets are still available for these and our other great August concerts
— THIRD DAY(August 8, 8pm,)
– Jennifer Nettles (August 14, 8pm,)
– The Shoji Tabuchi Show (August 23, 7pm,) and
– Terry Fator (August 24, 7pm.)
Click here to see our entire concert schedule and to purchase tickets.
In observance of the Memorial Day holiday, our weekend Box Office hours are:
- Saturday, May 24 — 9am to 9pm
- Sunday, May 25 — Closed
- Monday, May 26 — Closed
The Box Office will reopen at 9am on Tuesday. Remember that you can purchase tickets 24 hours a day at www.AMTshows.com.
Did you know that Cheap Trick …
- Wrote and performed the theme song for Comedy Central’s The Colbert Report? Cheap Trick at American Music Theatre
- Has done over 5,000 performances?
- Sold 20 million records?
- Produced more than 29 movie soundtracks?
- Earned 40 gold and platinum recording awards?
Did you also know that you can meet the members of Cheap Trick during an exclusive Meet & Greet session at AMT?
Join us for an Evening with Cheap Trick, Friday, June 6 at 8pm. Show tickets and exclusive Meet & Greet Packages are still available — click here for more info and to purchase tickets.
On Sunday, June 29, the newest incarnation of the Happy Together Tour will bring the fun music of the 60s and 70s back to the AMT stage. With the exception of a short hiatus, the show has been delighting fans since 1984.
The Turtles featuring Flo & Eddie, Chuck Negron (formerly with Three Dog Night,) Mark Farner (formerly of Grand Funk Railroad,) Mitch Ryder & The Detroit Wheels, and Gary Lewis & The Playboys kick off the 30th anniversary, 56-city tour on June 7.
“It’s sizing up to be the strongest and most rocking summer we’ve had so far,” said Mark Volman (the “Flo” of Flo & Eddie) in a recent interview with Jim Bessman, Manhattan Local Music Examiner. Volman chatted with Bessman about the music, his fellow performers, and their excitement to kick off this year’s tour. To read Bessman’s entire interview with “Flo,” click here.
The Happy Together Tour — Sunday, June 29 at 7:00 p.m. — To purchase tickets, click here .
It’s mid-June at AMT, and that means it’s almost time to reveal some of the big shows we’ll be bringing to Central PA in 2015.
We have over 25 shows already confirmed for our schedule next year, and our Concerts at American Music Theatrebooking agent is hard at work building a great line-up of terrific concerts and shows to offer our fans in the coming year. On Thursday, July 3, we’ll be announcing a schedule that includes some returning favorites, plus a number of acts appearing at AMT for the first time.
We know you’d love to find out who’s on our list so far, but you’ll have to wait a little longer. We’re sure the wait will be worth it, as we continue to add to our 2015 schedule almost daily.
So, on July 3, check our website and watch for an email announcement. If you’re not currently on our email list, sign up here so you’ll be one of the first to receive this and future announcements. You won’t want to miss any of the super celebrity concerts and Original Shows we have planned for 2015.
Looking to sweeten up this coming Wednesday morning? Then join us between 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. on May 28* for complimentary pastries and coffee, provided to all ticket holders attending the 10:30 a.m. show.
Come satisfy your sweet tooth with goodies compliments of OCB Cakes in Strasburg, then experience the excitement of Music of the Night: The Songs of Andrew Lloyd Webber, featuring show-stoppers from hits such as The Phantom of the Opera, Jesus Christ Superstar, Cats, Evita and more.
To purchase tickets to Music of the Night: The Songs of Andrew Lloyd Webber, stop by our Box Office, call us at 800-648-4102, or click here to purchase online.
*Valid Wednesday, May 28 between 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. only
For one night only, Friday, May 30*, you have the opportunity to enjoy a terrific show AND get the chance to win one of these four Fabulous Friday Freebies:
- A pair of tickets to an AMT 2014 Celebrity Concert of the winner’s choice, PLUS a pair of gift certificates for dinner at Miller’s Smorgasbord
- A pair of tickets to The 2014 Christmas Show: Joy to the World
- pair of tickets to our all-new 2015 Original Show Inspire
- Or, a ticket to Inspire and a voucher for a box of popcorn and drink to all guests sitting in a randomly selected row!
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Entering is easy … here’s how:
- Just purchase your ticket to the May 30, 7:30 p.m. performance of Music of the Night: The Songs of Andrew Lloyd Webber, and you’re automatically entered!
- All guests with previously purchased tickets are also entered
- Winning seat numbers will be displayed on our giant video screens during intermission
- If you’re a lucky ticket holder, present your ticket at the Box Office for seat verification, and enjoy your Fabulous Friday Freebie!
Come see the show that guests are calling “awesome,” “fantastic” and “great entertainment for the price.” To purchase tickets to Music of the Night: The Songs of Andrew Lloyd Webber, stop by our Box Office, call us at 800-648-4102, or click here to purchase online.
Don’t miss out on this Fabulous Friday event where every ticket holder has the chance to win!
*Contest valid Friday, May 30, 7:30 p.m. performance only. Must be ticket holder and present to win.
In honor of Memorial Day and our military heroes, American Music Theatre would like to offer active-duty and retired military personnel one FREE TICKET to MUSIC OF THE NIGHT: The Songs of Andrew Lloyd Webber, when one regularly priced adult ticket is purchased.
Our Memorial Day BOGO ticket offer is valid on the following dates and show times:
— Thursday, May 22 at 3:00 p.m.
— Friday, May 23 at 7:30 p.m.
— Saturday, May 24 at 3:00 and 7:30 p.m.
To redeem this offer, military personnel should visit the box office, call 800-648-4102, or click here to purchase online. Use the code MEMORIAL when ordering.
Throughout the year, AMT offers a $2 Military Discount on regularly priced adult tickets to all Original Shows.
American Music Theatre thanks all our military members, past and present, for their service.
Offer valid for May 22-24, 2014 shows only, with the purchase of one regularly priced adult ticket. Valid for new orders only; cannot be combined with other offers; based on availability. Must mention code MEMORIAL at time of purchase.
If you’re looking for some great comedy entertainment this summer, we’ve got three of the most iconic comedians coming to AMT over the next few months. Bob Newhart, Bill Cosby, and Jay Leno are comedy legends who’ll be bringing their own unique style and sense of humor to Central PA. These masters of stand-up have almost 150 years of comedy experience between them!
Check out our “Stand Up, Sit Down, Be Funny (or You Don’t Always Have to Stand Up to Do Stand Up)” blog post for some great insight on each performer and to view some vintage and recent videos of these jokesters in action.
Bob Newhart — Sunday, August 17 at 4pm — Purchase tickets here
Bill Cosby — Sunday, September 7 at 3pm and 7pm — Tickets go on sale to AMT Members on Tuesday, May 13, and to the general public on Saturday, May 17
Jay Leno — Sunday, September 21 at 7pm — Purchase tickets here
For a complete list of all the comedians and comedy shows coming to AMT this year, click here.