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Though country singer Rodney Atkins didn’t get his first guitar until one Christmas in high school, he took to the instrument instantly and was soon playing anywhere he could around his Cumberland Gap, Tennessee, home. While at college at Tennessee Tech, Rodney used the opportunity to go into Nashville as often as he could, and by the time he graduated, he was starting to make himself known as a performer in the area.

With a few more years of performing and recording under his belt, Rodney soon garnered six #1 hits from his first three albums. “With any successful song, you’ve got to sit back and ask yourself, why did this song connect?” Rodney said. “With a lot of songs, the approach is about how perfect things are or how messed up things are — it’s one or the other. For me, real life is the ups and downs, and if I can, I like to get both sides of that in a song.”

Those sentiments are found in many of Rodney’s best known songs, including “Honesty (Write Me a List),” “Watching You,” “If You’re Going Through Hell (Before the Devil Even Knows),” “These Are My People,” “Farmer’s Daughter,” and “Take a Back Road.”

Rodney Atkins will make his AMT debut on Wednesday, March 20. Country artists Josh Thompson and Tyler Farr will open for Rodney, providing a full night of top-notch country music for area fans.

Rodney Atkins – Wednesday, March 20 at 8 p.m. – Purchase tickets here

Wicked — Jersey Boys — Mary Poppins — Chicago — Les Miserables.

Any fan of the theatre will instantly recognize the shows above, and can probably sin g one or more songs from each of them. These marvelous musicals, along with more than a dozen others, provide the inspiration and music for Broadway: Now & Forever, our grand-scale Original Show for 2013.

Broadway “Now” will highlight the blockbuster shows of “today,” showcasing recent and current running Broadway hits. Broadway “Forever” will take the audience on a journey of timeless classics.

Most of our cast has been assembled, and will begin rehearsals soon. In the coming weeks we’ll launch our Broadway: Now & Forever web pages where you can meet these talented performers, and also get more information about the show.

Broadway: Now & Forever opens April 16 and runs through October 12. Make plans now to join us for some of the most memorable musical moments from many of Broadway’s finest shows. Purchase tickets here.

We just added three incredible new shows to our 2013 concerts calendar:

Earth, Wind & Fire
Tuesday, May 7, 8pm
Tickets are $106, $91, and $76
Members On Sale: February 26
Public On Sale: March 2
One of the most popular funk bands of the 1970s … More Earth, Wind & Fire info.

ZZ Top
Monday, May 13, 8pm
Tickets are $114, $99, and $85
Members On Sale: March 5
Public On Sale: March 9
ZZ Top, the self-described “little ol’ band from Texas,” … More ZZ Top info.

Jackson Browne with Special Guest Sara Watkins
Monday, July 1, 8pm
Tickets are $75
Members On Sale: March 12
Public On Sale: March 16
Jackson Browne’s laid-back, folk/rock style … More Jackson Browne info.

We also have concerts by Olivia Newton-John, Rodney Atkins, The Beach Boys, and Chicago. See our complete list of upcoming shows.

AMT Members can purchase tickets before the general public.

American Music Theatre is a 1,600-seat theatre in Lancaster, Pennsylvania that hosts more than 300 live concerts and performances each year: from Broadway shows to rock concerts and comedy club performers to today’s hottest country music concerts. We’ve welcomed Grammy winners, CMA winners, Tony winners, and even Oscar winners to our stage. No other theatre in central PA offers a wider variety of live music, country music, Broadway shows, and comedy performances, year in and year out. We hope you take the opportunity to catch a show in the comfort of one of Pennsylvania’s premier venues for live entertainment. Welcome to American Music Theatre, and enjoy the show!

The weekend of February 22-24 packs a 1-2-3 punch of incredible concerts, each completely different than the one before.

On Friday evening, the lovely and talented Olivia Newton-John makes her long awaited return to the AMT stage. This four-time Grammy winner has amassed five No. 1 and ten other Top Ten Billboard Hot 100 singles, along with two No. 1 Billboard 200 solo albums.
Olivia Newton-John — Friday, February 22 at 8 p.m. — Purchase tickets here

Japanese-born country music fiddler Shoji Tabuchi will bring his popular Branson, Missouri stage show to Central PA on Saturday afternoon. In the words of Southern Living Ma gazine, this is a “Must-see-Show: Shoji Tabuchi. Utterly charming. No matter where you roam, you’ll never see another performer like Shoji Tabuchi.”
The Shoji Tabuchi Show — Saturday, February 23 at 3 p.m. — Purchase tickets here

Then on Sunday, country singer/songwriter Craig Morgan will round out the weekend with a hot country concert. Craig’s been a mainstay on the charts with an impressive body of work that includes 14 Top Ten hits.
Craig Morgan — Sunday, February 24 at 3 p.m. — Purchase tickets here

Don’t miss out on this incredible weekend of shows — Call us at 800-648-4102 or click the links above to get your tickets today!

Want to know what other shows are coming this year? Click here to see our full schedule.

We’ve already unveiled lots of terrific concerts for our 2013 season. Check out our impressive schedule so far!

Believe it or not, we’ll be adding even MORE concerts to our 2013 line-up –

BUT … we can’t spill the beans on who they are just yet, so keep checking our website, or join our Email Club to be the first to find out when we break the news!

STAY TUNED … you’ll be glad you did!!

John Denver was an American folk singer and songwriter who became one of the most popular singers of the 1970s. By 1969, he had released his first album, Rhymes and Reasons, which included the hit song “Leaving on a Jet Plane.” His breakthrough album, Poems, Prayers and Promises, came out in 1971 and contained the single “Take Me Home, Country Roads.” The string of hits became virtually ceaseless after that, including “Rocky Mountain High,” “Sunshine on My Shoulders,” “Annie’s Song,” “Back Home Again,” “Thank God I’m a Country Boy,” and “I’m Sorry/Calypso.”

John Denver passed away in October of 1997. In the years since, there have been a number of tribute acts that have kept his music alive, but never before has there been a production of this caliber, presented by his estate. For the first time in fifteen years, audiences are experiencing John Denver in concert, performing hit songs from throughout his career.

The concert features projected video of Denver performing, backed live by former members of his touring band and an accompanying string section, which includes legendary saxophonist, Jim Horn. “We’re playing the songs along with him, note for note, to his video,” said Horn, who was with Denver on and off from 1978 to 1995. “I think people will really enjoy seeing some old footage of John… it will bring back a lot of memories.”

The tour kicked off February 1, and fans of all ages have been raving about the experience, saying:

– “Feels like John is here with us and brings back clear joyful memories of the two actual times I saw him live at the Garden and Nassau Coliseum in the mid 70s!”

– “For one night, he was with us again!!! What a wonderful show!”

– “Loved, loved the show tonight. For a while John was alive again up there for me”

A two time Grammy Award winner and member of the Songwriters Hall of Fame, John Denver recorded and released around 300 songs, 200 of which he composed. He had four #1 hits, was the first American to perform in the People’s Republic of China, and was honored by the State of Colorado when his hit “Rocky Mountain High” was selected as their state song.

John Denver: A Rocky Mountain High Concert — Saturday, February 9 at 8 p.m. — Purchase tickets here

Tap any member of The Time Jumpers on the shoulder and the face that turns to greet you will be that of one who’s made major contributions to the richness and vigor of country music.

The current edition of The Time Jumpers includes 11 members, each a master of his/her instrument. They include the evening’s Special Guest Vince Gill (vocals, electric, and acoustic guitars,) “Ranger Doug” Green of Riders In The Sky (vocals, acoustic rhythm guitar,) Paul Franklin (steel guitar,) Brad Calbin (upright bass,) Larry Franklin (fiddle,) Andy Reiss (electric guitar,) Dawn Sears (vocals,) Kenny Sears (vocals, fiddle,) Joe Spivey (fiddle, vocals,) Jeff Taylor (accordion, piano,) and Billy Thomas (drums, vocals.)

The band’s current, self-titled release on Rounder Records has been nominated for two Grammy Awards — Best Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group—Country, and Best Country Album. Just recently, The Time Jumpers were named one of the artists in the Nashville Scene’s 13th Annual Country Music Critics’ Poll. The band is featured in both the Album and Duos and Groups categories.

The Time Jumpers was established in Nashville in 1998 by a group of first-rate studio musicians who wanted to spend some spare time jamming with their equally gifted buddies. The notion of building a rabidly devoted following was the last thing on their minds, but that’s exactly what happened. As word spread along Music Row that something special was happening, big stars began dropping by, some to sit in with the band, others just to enjoy the vast array of country, swing, jazz and pop standards The Time Jumpers rejoiced in playing.

The Time Jumpers with Special Guest Vince Gill — Friday, February 15 at 8 p.m. –Purchase tickets here

Did the work week get you “All Shook Up?” Then how about spending some time with Elvis?

On Saturday, January 19, Elvis will be back in the building, as Mike Albert and Scot Bruce portray Elvis Presley in our always popular Elvis Birthday Bash. Scot and Mike take on the roles of the younger and “more mature” versions of Elvis in this crowd pleasing show.

Elvis Birthday Bash — Saturday, January 19 at 3 & 8 p.m. — Purchase tickets here

The next day, Mike Albert returns to perform many of Elvis’ favorite gospel songs in Mike Albert’s Elvis Gospel Show with TheStamps Quartet. Gospel music legends The Stamps Quartet will join Mike in this truly inspirational concert that even “The King” would love.
Mike Albert’s Elvis Gospel Show with the Stamps Quartet — Sunday, January 20 at 3 p.m. — Purchase tickets here

“Don’t Be Cruel” to yourself by missing out on the fun — Call us at 800-648-4102 or click the links above to reserve your seats today!

Looking for something fun to do this weekend? We have three great shows on the schedule that should fill the bill.

AMT favorites Montgomery Gentry return on Thursday, January 17. With a new album, a new label and a renewed sense of musical purpose, Eddie Montgomery and Troy Gentry are poised to stake their claim as one of country music’s all-time greatest duos. Check out some of the hot singles from their newest album Rebels on the Run.
Montgomery Gentry — Thursday, January 17 at 8 p.m. — Purchase tickets here

On Saturday, January 19, Elvis will be back in the building, as Mike Albert and Scot Bruce portray Elvis Presley in our highly-anticipated Elvis Birthday Bash. Scot and Mike take on the roles of the younger and “more mature” versions of Elvis in this crowd pleasing show.
Elvis Birthday Bash — Saturday, January 19 at 3 & 8 p.m. — Purchase tickets here

The next day, Mike Albert returns to perform many of Elvis’ favorite gospel songs in Mike Albert’s Elvis Gospel Show with TheStamps Quartet. Gospel music legends The Stamps Quartet will join Mike in this truly inspirational concert that even “The King” would love.
Mike Albert’s Elvis Gospel Show with the Stamps Quartet — Sunday, January 20 at 3 p.m. — Purchase tickets here

Don’t miss out on these fun, upcoming shows — Call us at 800-648-4102 or click the links above to get your tickets today!

Due to scheduling conflicts, the date of the F rankie Valli & The Four Seasons concert (originally scheduled for Tuesday, March 5) has been rescheduled for Wednesday, July 17 at 8 pm.

Ticket holders should contact the box office at 800-648-4102 to confirm their tickets.

We apologize for any inconvenience this date change may cause.