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Opening Thursday, November 1, it’s the all-new 2012 Christmas Show — “Home For The Holidays.”

This year’s show will run through December 30 and will feature a brand-new presentation of the songs and traditions you know and love, along with spectacular vocals, fabulous dancing, lots of light-hearted moments, and a visit from Santa himself.

It’s never too early to plan your holiday trip to AMT with family and friends. There are almost 90 Christmas Show performances to choose from, but don’t wait too long to get your tickets … your favorite date could be sold out if you do.

Make plans now to join us for The 2012 Christmas Show — “Home For The Holidays.” Call the Box Office at 800-648-4102 or click here to get your tickets now.

In May 2009, Italian teenagers Piero Barone, Ignazio Boschetto, and Gianluca Ginoble, appeared on their country’s popular talent show Ti Lascio Una Canzone and dazzled television viewers with their flawless rendition of the Neapolitan standard “O Sole Mio.” The boys, who won the competition easily, decided their group needed a name. “Il Volo,” meaning “flight,” was chosen to signify the feeling that these three young tenors were about to spread their wings and fly.

Their astonishing vocals are reflected in their debut album and also in their PBS Special “Live From the Detroit Opera House.” The album is a stellar showcase for these three young singers’ incredible vocal talent and interpretive gifts as they take on a range of both new and traditional, classically influenced pop songs.

Certified platinum in their homeland, the boys have appeared on major US TV shows including The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, The Today Show, Good Morning America, The Talk, Ellen, Rachel Ray and Entourage.

“If you ever heard them sing ‘O Solo Mio’ or other classics in their repertoire, then be prepared to be blown away,” raved NY’s Daily News. If you haven’t heard these amazing young men sing yet, check out some great videos from their official website.

“We’ve travelled all over the world these last two years but love our American audiences,” commented the group about their multi-city US tour. “We can’t wait to come back and perform for our fans,” they concluded.

They may be young, but Il Volo’s mission is clear: “We want to share our love for this music with people all over the world, including kids our own age.” That, they say, “would be our dream come true.”

Il Volo — Sunday, October 14 at 7:00 p.m. — Purchase tickets here

David Gray hails from Manchester, England and has enjoyed a distinguished career as a singer/songwriter and recording artist. He’s sold more than 12 million albums, including his global smash, 1998’s White Ladder, which remains the single best selling album in Irish history and includes his international breakthrough hit “Babylon.” Starting with the release of White Ladder, David made significant use of computer-generated music to accompany his voice and acoustic instrumentation, a technique which differentiated him from many of his peers.

After the success of White Ladder, A New Day At Midnight, and Life In Slow Motion, David began to take a different approach to his music-making. The new development of his singing and songwriting produced more recent albums such as Draw The Line and Foundling. In talking about 2009’s Draw The Line, David said, “Hunger is a very accurate appraisal for how I feel. I got to say things as a writer that I’ve obviously been dying to say for years. Songs like “Nemesis,” “First Chance,” and “Draw The Line” were so liberating. Images and ideas just flowing out and a bit of humour as well, and a bit of caustic soda ground in there too. A bit of spice to the whole thing.”

David has won two Ivor Novello Awards and a Q award, and received a BAFTA nomination, two Brit nominations and a Grammy nomination.

Over the last few years, David was the supporting act for the likes of Kirsty MacColl, Dave Matthews Band and Radiohead. In the summer of 2011, he played at the Dave Matthews festivals in Atlantic City and Chicago and is scheduled to perform at the Nashville Southern Ground Music & Food Festival in September of this year.

Opening for David Gray will be Northern Ireland born singer/songwriter Foy Vance. Vance draws his musical inspirations from both British folk traditions and American gospel, blues and soul.

For more great info about David and to sample some of his music, check out his official website at https://www.davidgray.com/. Also, check out the performance video below.

David Gray — Tuesday, September 25 — Click here to purchase tickets.

We just added eight new shows to our concert calendar.

David Gray
Tuesday, September 25, 2012, 8pm
Tickets: $58
Members On Sale:
Tuesday, August 14 at 9am
Public On Sale:
Saturday, August 18 at 9am
A celebrated singer/songwriter from the UK, David Gray has … click here to read more.

Eddie Money & Starship (Featuring Mickey Thomas)
Thursday, January 31, 2013, 8pm
Tickets: $52
Members On Sale: Tuesday, September 4 at 9am
Public On Sale: Saturday, September 8 at 9am
Rock guitarist, saxophonist and singer/songwriter Eddie Money arrived … click here to read more.

The Shoji Tabuchi Show
Saturday, February 23, 2013, 3pm
Tickets: $44
Members On Sale: Tuesday, September 18 at 9am
Public On Sale: Saturday, September 22 at 9am
From his origin in a small town in Japan, country music fiddler and singer … click here to read more.

Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons
Tuesday, March 5, 2013, 8pm
Tickets: $115, $99, $85
Members On Sale: Tuesday, September 25 at 9am
Public On Sale: Saturday, September 29 at 9am
One of the most long-lived and successful vocal groups of the 1960s … click here to read more.

Kenny Rogers
Thursday, March 7, 2013, 8pm
Tickets: $79
Members On Sale: Tuesday, September 4 at 9am
Public On Sale: Saturday, September 8 at 9am
“Lady,” “Ruby Don’t Take Your Love to Town,” “The Gambler,” “Lucille,” … click here to read more.

The Gaither Vocal Band
Friday, April 19 — Sunday, April 21, 2013, 7:30pm Friday, 3pm & 7:30pm Saturday, 3pm Sunday
Tickets: $55
Members On Sale: Tuesday, September 11 at 9am
Public On Sale: Saturday, September 15 at 9am
A full evening of entertainment and meaningful music is a rare treat anytime, but … click here to read more.

Engelbert Humperdinck
Sunday, April 28, 2013, 3pm
Tickets: $65
Members On Sale: Tuesday, September 18 at 9am
Public On Sale: Saturday, September 22 at 9am
For more than four decades, Engelbert Humperdinck has shared a legacy … click here to read more.

Under the Streetlamp
Thursday, May 2, 2013, 8pm
Tickets: $39
Members On Sale: Tuesday, October 9 at 9am
Public On Sale: Saturday, October 13 at 9am
Under the Streetlamp, America’s hottest new vocal group, performs an … click here to read more.

Welcome back, Richie! One of country music’s most successful acts of the 1990s and their lead singer are sharing the stage once again. The newly reunited Lonestar has released its first single since lead singer Richie McDonald’s return to the group after a five year hiatus to concentrate on his solo career. We’re thrilled to have Richie and Lonestar returning to AMT on September 20.

In a 2011 story written by Chuck Dauphin and posted on Billboard.com, Richie McDonald said that despite his leaving the group, the friendship has remained strong, and that led to discussing getting together again.

“Five years has come and gone since I left Lonestar,” Richie said. “We’ve all tried other avenues and the fact remains that some things were just meant to be. With the Lonestar 20 year reunion approaching, Dean, Michael, Keech and I got together and have decided we have some unfinished business to take care of.”

Lonestar made their initial blast on the Country music scene back in 1995 with the top ten “Tequila Talkin,” and have topped the charts with such songs as “Come Cryin’ To Me,” “Mr. Mom,” and their blockbuster 1999 hit “Amazed.”

To read Chuck Dauphin’s entire article on Richie McDonald’s return to Lonestar, click here.

Lonestar — Thursday, September 20 at 8:00 p.m. – Purchase tickets here

American Music Theatre has teamed up with Tanger Outlets, Miller’s Smorgasbord, Plain & Fancy Farm, and Amish View Inn & Suites to offer you a chance to SHOP, SEE, and STAY in Lancaster, PA with a $1,000 EnjoyLancaster.com prize package.

Our Lancaster Getaway prize package includes:

— A $200 Tanger Outlets gift card, featuring the best brands at unbeatable prices

— 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

Contest ends August 31, 2012

Ready to enter for your chance to SHOP, SEE and STAY in Lancaster, PA?Just click here!

At the beginning of her theatre tour this past April, Martina McBride posted the following blog on her website:

Hey everybody,

On the bus on the way to Panama City for our first show of the theater tour and thought I’d just jot down some thoughts.

I am so excited about this tour. After having played arenas for the past several years, I had the opportunity to play a couple of theaters last fall in New England. I LOVED it so much, I came home, called my manager, and said, “Can I go do more of that next year???” It was so amazing to be able to really see and hear the audience. To have a show where I can pace it slower and more relaxed. In an arena I always feel like my mission is to keep people up on their feet all night, to never let the show drag, to go, go, go. I am so drawn to this idea of being able to do a different kind of show.

With our intimate, 1,600 seat theatre, Martina should be able to see and hear the entire audience when she performs here on October 5. She may be excited to be playing in smaller venues, but not as excited as we are that she chose AMT to be one of them.

Martina McBride — Friday, October 5 at 8:00 p.m. — Purchase tickets here

Here are some of the live music shows we’re bringing to Lancaster in 2013.

Elvis Birthday Bash
Saturday, January 19, 3pm & 8pm
Tickets: $30
Members On Sale: Tuesday, August 7 at 9am
Public On Sale: Saturday, August 11 at 9am
AMT welcomes back perennial favorites Scot Bruce and Mike Albert who perform as the … click here to read more.

Mike Albert’s Elvis Gospel Show with The Stamps Quartet
Sunday, January 20, 3pm
Tickets: $29
Members On Sale: Tuesday, August 7 at 9am
Public On Sale: Saturday, August 11 at 9am
It’s no secret “The King” loved Gospel music. In fact … click here to read more.

The Jason Bishop Show
Friday, March 1, 7pm
Tickets: $20
Members On Sale: Tuesday, August 14 at 9am
Public On Sale: Saturday, August 18 at 9am
Jason Bishop is an international award-winning illusionist whose breathtaking … click here to read more.

Spring Doo Wop Cavalcade
Saturday, March 2, 2pm & 7pm
Tickets: $45
Members On Sale: Tuesday, August 28 at 9am
Public On Sale: Saturday, September 1 at 9am
Although it’s been quite a while since smooth Doo Wop harmonies echoed from street corners … click here to read more.

Celtic Woman
Friday & Saturday, March 8 & 9, 7pm
Tickets: $84
Members On Sale: Tuesday, August 14 at 9am
Public On Sale: Saturday, August 18 at 9am
With a joyful mix of Celtic, New Age, and adult contemporary music … click here to read more.

The Irish Tenors — Wright * Kearns * Tynan — The “LET’S CELEBRATE IRELAND” Tour
Sunday, March 10, 7pm
Tickets: $54
Members On Sale: Tuesday, August 21 at 9am
Public On Sale: Saturday, August 25 at 9am
The Irish Tenors’ original trio of Finbar Wright, Anthony Kearns and Ronan Tynan are … click here to read more.

The Oak Ridge Boys
Saturday, March 16, 3pm & 8pm
Tickets: $43
Members On Sale: Tuesday, August 28 at 9am
Public On Sale: Saturday, September 1 at 9am
One of the most distinctive and recognizable sounds in the music industry … click here to read more.

Bobby Vinton
Friday, March 22, 8pm
Tickets: $59
Members On Sale: Tuesday, August 21 at 9am
Public On Sale: Saturday, August 25 at 9am
Bobby Vinton has been called “the most successful love singer of the … click here to read more.

The Man in Black — A Tribute to Johnny Cash
Sunday, March 24, 7pm
Tickets: $26
Members On Sale: Tuesday, August 14 at 9am
Public On Sale: Saturday, August 18 at 9am
Johnny Cash’s music has spanned five decades and … click here to read more.

For a complete list of our upcoming shows, click here.

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

American Icons — “The Greatest Hit Makers of All Time” is now on stage! This all-new Original Show is an ultimate tribute to some of America’s all-time greatest entertainers, featuring some of their best loved hits from the 50s, 60s, 70s, and beyond.

American Icons is directed, designed,and choreographed by Artistic Director, Andrea McCormick. Andrea focused her attention on selecting songs originally performed by iconic American artists that would strike a familiar chord with audiences. Her intent is for guests to experience the “feel” of the decades through vintage inspired costumes, video tributes, and snapshots of an iconic all-American family. Footage of favorite TV shows will bring to life the means by which iconic artists were broadcast right into the American family living room throughout the years.

Audiences will be treated to familiar songs by legendary artists such as Frank Sinatra, Elvis Presley, Stevie Wonder, Billy Joel, Aretha Franklin, Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, Smokey Robinson, Diana Ross and The Supremes, Jerry Lee Lewis, Neil Diamond, Sonny & Cher, The Temptations and more.

Check out all the great info on our American Icons webpages, and meet the Cast and Band who will be performing the wonderful songs originally sung by so many iconic artists.

American Icons will be on stage July 26 through October 7 with afternoon and evening performances available. Call the box office at 800-648-4102, or click here to purchase tickets now.

As one of the preeminent men’s choruses in the world, the Alexandria Harmonizers have been electrifying audiences with tight harmonies and high-energy choreography for over 60 years. They’ll grace the AMT stage with two performances on August 11. With over 100 men, from ages 18 to 81, their renowned “wall of sound” has led to numerous prestige performances and 17 international competition medals, including four world championships.

Hailing from the national capital area, the Harmonizers have been delighting audiences since their founding in 1948 as the Alexandria, VA chapter of SPEBSQSA (Society for the Preservation and Encouragement of Barbershop Quartet Singing in America — known now as the Barbershop Harmony Society.)

In 2011, the Harmonizers won the Mid-Atlantic District contest for the 23rd time, sending them to the Barbershop Harmony Society International Contest in Kansas City where, against very stiff competition, they were thrilled to win the 5th Place bronze medal for the 2nd consecutive year.

Over the past six decades, the Harmonizers have performed throughout North America at many prestigious venues and affairs including the White House, Carnegie Hall, Disneyland, the Kennedy Center, the National Vietnam Memorial, the National Cherry Blossom Parade, Constitution Hall, RFK Stadium, and many more. In September, 2012 the Harmonizers are scheduled to perform in Bejing, China.

The Alexandria Harmonizers — Saturday, August 11 at 2:00 and 7:00 p.m. — Purchase tickets here