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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

For years, people had been approaching Raul Malo and asking the same question: When are The Mavericks getting back together?

Jump back 23 years earlier, when singer/songwriter Raul Malo joined forces with bassist Robert Reynolds, drummer Paul Deakin, and guitarist Eddie Perez to form the country/pop rock group The Mavericks.

Malo and Reynolds met while attending school and discovered they had similar musical tastes. They both enjoyed the music of Roy Orbison, Patsy Cline, Elvis Presley, Hank Williams, and Johnny Cash. Taking the name the Mavericks, the band began playing rock clubs around the Miami, FL area and built up a solid local following. With music flavored by Latin rhythms and rock, punctuated by Malo’s soaring, romantic tenor, the Mavericks eventually made their way to Nashville and the country music scene.

As time went on, the Mavericks began to rack up numerous Top 40 hits on the Country Singles charts, including “What a Crying Shame,” “O What a Thrill,” “There Goes My Heart,” “Here Comes the Rain,” and “All You Ever Do is Bring Me Down.” For their efforts, the group won a Grammy and multiple awards from the Country Music Association and the Academy of Country Music.

Though highly successful, creative differences took their toll on the Mavericks, and they officially disbanded in the early 2000s, with each member going their separate way. After a few years’ hiatus, talk of a reunion tour started to surface, and Malo was on board to help make it a reality. “It just kept brewing and brewing,” Malo said. When finally the idea of an album was tossed out, the group that once turned country music on its ear with a galloping run of unexpected successes was back together again. “The chance to do it all again has been spirit-lifting,” Reynolds said. “If we’d continued together we would’ve just been a band. The break gives us a chance to be something relevant again.”

And relevant again, they are. The Mavericks, with frontman Raul Malo leading the way, have a new single, “Born To Be Blue,” a five-song EP called “Suited Up and Ready,” and a new untitled album on the way in September.

Interested in reading more about the Mavericks and their reunion? Check out this recent interview article by Chris Willman for Our Country, The Y! Music Country Blog — https://music.yahoo.com/blogs/our-country/mavericks-talk-reunion-gentle-minds-011826736.html

The Mavericks — Sunday, August 5 at 7:00 p.m. — Purchase tickets here

Would you and your group like to entertain guests in our beautiful lobby prior to one of our 2012 Christmas Show performances? We’re extending an opportunity to church choirs, school choral groups, hand bell choirs, neighborhood singers, barbershop quartets, and all other singing groups to perform Christmas carols prior to a show in November and December. Groups of any age and size are welcome to participate.

To take part, groups should have well rehearsed carols lasting a total performance time of 45 minutes. Space will be provided in the lobby, and your group will have the opportunity to carol a cappella as guests are arriving for the show.

In addition, if you have a group of ten or more and would like to stay and enjoy The 2012 Christmas Show, we have a special pricing package available for your group as our thank you for caroling. For discounted tickets, your group of ten does not have to include only those performing. Please feel free to invite family and friends to enjoy this day with you as well. All members of your group will receive the discounted ticket price.

If you are interested in performing in our lobby prior to a 2012 Christmas Show, and to find out more about our special caroling pricing package, please contact Meghan Young, Group Sales Coordinator, at myoung@amtshows.com or 800-648-4102 x 6200.

In just a few short weeks, the curtain will rise on AMT’s newest Original Show, American Icons. Beginning Thursday, July 26, our expanded cast and band will pay tribute to some of America’s most iconic artists, performing some of their best loved songs from the 50s and beyond.

This brand new show will feature the hits of musical legends like Frank Sinatra, Diana Ross & The Supremes, Elvis Presley, Billy Joel, Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons, Neil Diamond, Smokey Robinson, Jerry Lee Lewis, Sonny & Cher, The Temptations and many others.

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.

It may only be the middle of 2012, but we’re super busy planning our celebrity concert schedule for 2013.

We have a long “wish list” of artists we’d love to welcome to our stage next year, and our booking agent is hard at work building a great line-up of terrific entertainers and shows to offer our fans in 2013.

We bet you’d love to know who’s on the list so far and coming to AMT next year, right? Well, we’d love to tell you, but we’ve been sworn to secrecy for now. So, we’re hoping you can wait just a little longer until some time in July when we make our big 2013 concert schedule announcements.

For now, we can tell you we’ll welcome some returning favorites, along with some new-to-AMT performers. We continue to add to our 2013 schedule almost daily, so keep your eye on our website and also watch for announcement emails. If you’re not currently on our email list, sign up here so you won’t miss out on any of the news.

With all the super celebrity concerts and Original Shows we’re planning, we think 2013 is going to be a very lucky year!

AMT is lucky #5! We’re the fifth stop on the 13th edition of the Ringo Starr and His All Starr Band tour. Joining Ringo on June 20th will be Steve Lukather (Toto) and Gregg Rolie (Santana and Journey,) along with All Starr alumni Richard Page (Mr. Mister,) Todd Rundgren, Mark Rivera, and Gregg Bissonette.

Every song performed by these rock legends is a blast from rock’s past, and fans can expect to hear a jukebox worth of hits. Included are Ringo classics such as “It Don’t Come Easy,” “Photograph,” “Little Help From My Friends,” “Yellow Submarine” and “Wings,” from Ringo’s just released 17th solo record, Ringo 2012 (Hip-O/Ume). Some of the All Starrs’ hits include “Rosanna,” “Broken Wings,” “Hello It’s Me,” and “Black Magic Woman.”

Check out these great photos from Ringo’s concert at AMT in 2010.

Ringo Starr and His All Starr Band — Wednesday, June 20 at 8:00 p.m. — Get your tickets here!

Here’s another great opportunity for Beatles fans …

Start 2013 out with a Beatles Bang! The Lancaster Symphony Orchestra is returning to AMT to present another of their amazing New Year’s Celebrations. On Monday, December 31, 2012 at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, January 5, 2013 at 2:00 p.m., the LSO will present Classical Mystery Tour.

The Beatles were the greatest band of all time, and seeing them live was the thrill of a lifetime! Now you can experience that once-in-a-lifetime excitement as this internationally acclaimed concert tour brings the Beatles music to Lancaster. Come and take a tour of their greatest hits from the early days to super-stardom, and hear them as you’ve never heard them before, with the depth of sound of a full orchestra — the Lancaster Symphony Orchestra!

For more information on the LSO’s New Year’s performances of Classical Mystery Tour at American Music Theatre,contact the Symphony at (717) 291-4420 or click here.

Country Classics is enjoying a terrific run, but we’re winding down to the final few shows. If you’ve not had the opportunity to catch this ultimate country concert yet, make sure you mozie on down to AMT before this foot-stompin’ good-time rides into the sunset on June 30.

With more than 40 songs in the line-up, Country Classics pays tribute to some of country music’s greatest songs and singers. We’re sure you’ll hear some of your favorites in this jam-packed country cavalcade.

Don’t miss out … come experience some of country music’s most widely-recognized all time favorites and modern day classics. Get your tickets now!