Category: News
The Circus is coming to town — Peter Frampton’s Guitar Circus featuring the Robert Cray Band that is. Guitar legend Peter Frampton will be bringing his Guitar Circus to Lancaster on Monday, June 24, and he’s enlisted the help of guitar greats Robert Cray and Roger McGuinn to join in the fun. 
Peter Frampton remains one of the most celebrated artists and guitarists in rock history. At 16, he was lead singer and guitarist for British teen band the Herd. At 18, he co-founded one of the first super groups, seminal rock act Humble Pie. His fifth solo album, the electrifying Frampton Comes Alive!, is one of the top-selling live records of all time.
Blues guitarist and singer Robert Cray has won Grammy Awards for contemporary blues album and blues recordings. In January of 2013, Guitarist Magazine voted Cray’s “Nothin But Love” Album of the Year.
Roger McGuinn, founder and lead guitarist of The Byrds, will be Peter’s special guest during the show and join him on stage for a few songs.
Peter Frampton’s Guitar Circus featuring The Robert Cray Band — Monday, June 24 — Purchase tickets here
The Fab Faux, a five-piece band dedicated to the amazing music of the Beatles, will hit the AMT stage on June 1. According to their website, The Fab Faux, featuring the Crème Tangerine Strings and the Hogshead Horns, will perform a “glorious hodgepodge with a musical trip spanning the career of the Beatles!”
We’d like to share a few interesting excerpts from The Fab Faux’s website page entitled “The Faux Story” —
The musical virtuosity of The Fab Faux — in actuality five of the hardest working 
musicians in NYC — completely up-ends the concept of a Beatles tribute band. Far beyond being extended sets of cover versions, their astounding shows are an inspired re-discovery of the Beatles’ musical magic, as The Fab Faux tackles the group’s most demanding material live onstage in a way that has to be experienced to be believed.
Calling them, “the greatest Beatles cover band — without the wigs,” Rolling Stone senior editor David Fricke wrote, “the Faux invigorate the artistry of even the Beatles’ most intricate studio masterpieces with top chops and Beatlemaniac glee.”
Approaching the songs with the intent of playing them live as accurately in musical reading and in spirit as possible, The Faux’s breathtaking performances tend to dispel all concert goers’ previous notions of a Beatles tribute act.
“The Fab Faux have the hardest job in the history of R&R and they pull it off well. All rock bands want to be like the Beatles; these guys have the nerve to BE the Beatles. Amazingly, they’re so good at it you learn new things about the originals.” — Dave Marsh, legendary Rock Critic and Sirius Radio Host
The Fab Faux — Saturday, June 1 — 8:00 p.m. — Purchase tickets here
Jack Hanna will be bringing some of his fun, phenomenal friends to visit this Saturday, May 11, when his Jack Hanna’s Into the Wild LIVE! show comes to Lancaster. Jack’s love for animals began at a very early age. On his website, Jack says “I got my first job when I
was 11 working for our family veterinarian, Dr. Roberts, in Knoxville, Tennessee. I spent a lot of time cleaning cages, but didn’t mind because I loved being around all the animals. I worked with Dr. Roberts for several summers, and developed a great respect for animals.”
Jungle Jack has had several animal adventure TV shows over the years, and is excited about his most recent, Jack Hanna’s Wild Countdown. Check out Jack’s website or tune in to his show to see some of his favorite experiences with the world’s rarest, most endearing, and fascinating animals.
Jack Hanna’s Into the Wild LIVE! — Saturday, May 11 at 3 pm — Purchase tickets here
We thought you might enjoy this interesting tidbit we came across on the Earth, Wind & Fire official website –
Inspiring Steven Spielberg for Jurassic Park
You remember the ripples in the glass of water from Jurassic Park the movie, right? Steven Spielberg 
first came up with that idea while he was blaring Earth, Wind & Fire in his car and noticed the mirror shaking. After many attempts to get the desired ripple, “special dinosaur effects” man Michael Lantieri, who won an Oscar for his efforts, was able to pluck the right ripple-inducing frequency on a guitar string attached to the dashboard of the Ford Explorer, which the T. rex eventually used as a toothpick.
To find out more great info about Earth, Wind & Fire — click here
Come be inspired by the sights and sounds of the one-and-only Earth, Wind & Fire — Tuesday, May 7 at 8 pm — Purchase tickets here
Harry Connick, Jr. keeps a very busy schedule these days. On Wednesday, May 1, he mentored the contestants on 
American Idol, and on Thursday, May 2, he’ll return to the show to perform his latest hit, “Every Man Should Know.” Check out his appearances if you get the chance.
Want to see Harry Connick, Jr. perform live, in concert? You’ll get the opportunity when he comes to AMT on Friday, June 28. Seats are still available for this one-of-a-kind show. To purchase tickets, click here.
American Music Theatre has teamed up with the Strasburg Rail Road, Miller’s Smorgasbord, Plain & Fancy Farm, and Amish View Inn & Suites to offer you a chance to SHOP, SEE, and RIDE in Lancaster, PA with a $1,000 EnjoyLancaster.com prize package.
Our Lancaster Getaway prize package includes:
— Four adult tickets for any scheduled Strasburg Rail Road Dinner Train
— A $200 gift card good for performances at American Music Theatre, Central Pennsylvania’s premier venue for live entertainment
— Dinners at Miller’s Smorgasbord AND Plain & Fancy Farm (for up to four people)
— A two night stay (based on availability) in one room at Amish View Inn & Suites featuring elegant accommodations, incredible views, hot country breakfasts and more
Ready to enter for your chance to SHOP, SEE and RIDE in Lancaster, PA? Just click here!
Contest ends May 31, 2013
What’s better than being with Mom on Mother’s Day? Enjoying AMT’s newest Original Show Broadway: Now & Forever with her on Sunday, May 12, AND getting her ticket for FREE! That’s right … Bring Mom to see Broadway: Now & Forever at 3:00 p.m. on
Mother’s Day, May 12, and she gets in free with the purchase of one regularly priced adult ticket.
Stop by the box office or call 800-648-4102 and mention code MOM to order your tickets — Mom will love you for it!
Offer valid for May 12, 2013 show only, with the purchase of one regularly priced adult ticket. Valid for new orders only; cannot be combined with other offers. Must mention code at time of purchase. Sorry, this offer is not available online.
We are saddened to receive the news that country superstar George Jones passed away on Friday, April 26. 
In a career that lasted more than 50 years, “Possum” recorded more than 150 albums and became the champion and symbol of traditional country music.
George Jones had been scheduled to perform at AMT on Sunday, June 2; ticket holders will be contacted by our Box Office staff. We are grateful for the many concerts he performed here over the years, and will miss this country music icon.
One of AMT’s favorite country music icons is having a birthday soon — Willie Nelson will turn 80 years old on Tuesday, April 30.
Rolling Stone Music reported that Willie spent an evening in Nashville recently with a star-studded cast of duet partners who paid tribute to the outlaw 
country musician at an intimate birthday soiree. The celebration doubled as a taping for a late June CMT Crossroads episode.
This living legend is the creative genius behind historic recordings like “Crazy,” “Hello Walls,” “Red Headed Stranger,” and “Stardust.” His career has spanned six decades. His catalog boasts more than 200 albums. He’s earned every conceivable award and honor to be bestowed a person in his profession. He has also amassed reputable credentials as an author, actor and activist, and recorded the classic country hits “Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain,” “If You’ve Got the Money (I’ve Got the Time),” “Georgia on My Mind,” “Mamas Don’t Let Your Babies Grow Up to be Cowboys,” “On the Road Again,” and “Always on My Mind.”
Willie Nelson will return to the AMT stage on Monday, June 10 at 7:00 p.m. Seats are still available to see and hear this country music legend. Call our box office at 800-648-4102 or click here for tickets.
Happy 80th Birthday, Willie — Looking forward to seeing you in June!
Here are three more shows we just added to our 2013 schedule:
Terry Fator
Monday, June 3, 7:30 pm
Tickets are $78
Members On Sale: April 23
Public On Sale: April 27
Las Vegas headliner Terry Fator captures the hearts and funny bones of America … More Terry Fator info.
Garrison Keillor
Monday, July 29, 8 pm
Tickets are $95, $75, $45
Members On Sale: April 30
Public On Sale: May 4
A Prairie Home Companion’s Radio Romance Tour 2013 hits the road … More Garrison Keillor info.
Michael McDonald
Monday, August 19, 7 pm
Tickets are $69
Members On Sale: April 30
Public On Sale: May 4
Two notes. That’s all it takes to recognize the distinctive and soulful voice … More Michael McDonald info.
We also have shows by Dana Carvey, Sara Evans, Harry Connick, Jr., and Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons coming soon. See our complete 2013 schedule.
AMT Members can purchase tickets before the general public — Click here for more information.