Performances at Sunoco Performance Theater
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Annie
November 5-22
7:30pm Thurs; 8pm Fri; 8pm Sat, Nov. 7 & 14; 2pm Sat, Nov. 21 & Sun, Nov. 22
Sunoco Performance Theater
Tickets are $17-$32
The mega-hit musical for the whole family about a little orphan girl, her dog and her eternal hope for tomorrow.
Presented by Theatre Harrisburg
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An Evening with The Machine
Wednesday, November 25, 8pm
Sunoco Performance Theater
Tickets are $32.50 and $29.50
America’s top Pink Floyd tribute band, The Machine returns to Whitaker Center for their critically acclaimed multi-dimensional live show.
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The Annual Celebration of the Magnificent Men
Saturday, November 28, 8pm
Sunoco Performance Theater
Tickets are $38
Starring Class Act featuring Rita with special guest Buddy King
Classic R&B
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A Harp-Felt Christmas
Sunday, November 29, 2pm & 5pm
Sunoco Performance Theater
Tickets are $22 for adults, and $16 for students and seniors
Start your holidays on a fabulous note! Harrisburg Harp Orchestra’s sixth annual Christmas variety show features the orchestra performing original arrangements, with special guest musicians and vocalists.
Presented by Harrisburg Harp Orchestra
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Willie "Big Eyes" Smith and Roger "Hurricane" Wilson
Friday, December 11, 8pm
Stage Two
Tickets are $25
Blues with Willie "Big Eyes" Smith (an 18 year veteran of the Muddy Waters Band), and Roger "Hurricane" Wilson in a special, intimate setting.
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George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker™
December 12-13, 1pm & 5pm Sat, 2pm Sun
Sunoco Performance Theater
Tickets are $16-$42
From the moment the curtain rises, you’ll enter a land of toy soldiers, a Sugar Plum Fairy and snowflakes that come to life. Whether it’s your first ballet or a family tradition, this holiday classic is sure to warm your family’s hearts this season!
Photo by Rosalie O’Connor from George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker™, choreography by George Balanchine, © 2007 The George Balanchine Trust.
Presented by Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet
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A Judy Collins Christmas
Thursday, December 17, 8pm
Sunoco Performance Theater
Tickets are $50
with special guest Amy Speace.
The songstress performs holiday favorites and original hits.
Sponsored by Sunoco Inc.
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A Magnificent Holiday
Sunday, December 20, 3pm
Sunoco Performance Theater
Tickets are $20 for general admission; $17 for seniors/students in advance; $5 student rush 30 minutes before curtain
The Harrisburg Choral Society presents a holiday program showcasing the variety of music of the season, from the Renaissance through today. Join Dr. Robert Hart Baker, the Choral Society and a professional orchestra to ring in the holidays with great choral works.
Presented by Harrisburg Choral Society
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Steve Forbert
Saturday, January 2, 8pm
Stage Two
Tickets are $25
The singer/songwriter kicks off 2010 with a performance in Stage Two, showcasing songs from his long-awaited release, The Place and The Time.
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Remembering Elvis - A 75th Birthday Tribute Concert
Friday, January 8, 8pm
Sunoco Performance Theater
Tickets are $15 - $28
With Brad Crum & the BCT Legend Band
January 8, 2010 marks Elvis Presley’s 75th birthday! Experience the soul and sound of a legend as Brad Crum brings the excitement of Elvis back to the stage. Known for his impressive 3 ½ octave vocal range, Brad reaches notes most other impersonators cannot in songs such as Hurt, How Great Thou Art and American Trilogy. You will think you are in the presence of the King himself as Brad and the BCT Legend Band performs over 30 of your favorite Elvis hits in this Las Vegas style show.
Presented by Brad Crum
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Average White Band and WAR
Saturday, January 16, 8pm
Sunoco Performance Theater
Tickets are $39 and $49
Known as one of the best soul and funk groups in the history of music, Average White Band, and legendary ‘60s group, WAR hit the stage together.
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Click here for the official WAR web site
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Mad Science presents CSI - LIVE!
Wednesday, February 3, 10am & 12:15pm
Sunoco Performance Theater
- Tickets are $10 for adults and $8 for child. A combination ticket for entry to Harsco Science Center and the show is available by calling 717/214-ARTS (2787).
- Discounted tickets are available for school groups. Contact our School Reservations Manager at 717/724-3862 to book your group today.
Mad Science Productions presents CSI: LIVE!, an exciting interactive journey through the fascinating world of crime scene investigations. Based on the popular television series, CSI: LIVE! incorporates cutting-edge forensic science, unparalleled audience interaction and amazing visual effects into a fast-paced, mind-blowing production.
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Buy Tickets for the 10am show or call 717-214-ARTS (2787)
Buy Tickets for the 12:15pm show or call 717-214-ARTS (2787)
Celtic Crossroads
Friday, February 5, 8pm
Sunoco Performance Theater
Tickets are $29.50 and $34.50
with special guest Mythica
Hailed as one of the greatest acts to come out of Ireland in 20 years, the critically acclaimed Celtic Crossroads brings their fusion of traditional Irish music, jazz, gypsy and more to Whitaker Center.
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Concertante
Friday, February 5, 8pm
Rose Lehrman Arts Center at Harrisburg Area Community College
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Comprised of a core of six virtuoso string players, Concertante performs in varied combinations of instrumentalists, and performs a wide array of chamber music repertoire ranging from works by established masters to less commonly performed composers.
Concertante performs at the All concerts are preceded by a pre-concert lecture, and followed by a social reception.
Buy Tickets or call 717-214-ARTS (2787)
Curtains
February 19-28
8pm Fri & Sat; 2pm Sun; 7:30pm Weds & Thurs
Sunoco Performance Theater
Tickets are $17-$32
Comprised The Central Pennsylvania premiere of the new Tony Award-winning musical comedy/murder mystery from the creators of Cabaret and Chicago. Direct from Broadway to Harrisburg.
Presented by Theatre Harrisburg
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An Afternoon with Garrison Keillor
Lake Wobegon Days
Sunday, February 21, 4pm
Whitaker Center Presents at the Forum
Apart from his broadcasted tours of A Prairie Home Companion, the Harrisburg audience will catch Keillor performing hilarious commentary in the one-man show Lake Wobegon Days.
Pre-purchased tickets to his original September 20 performance will be honored.
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Cara
Sunday, March 14, 7:30pm
Stage Two
Tickets are $20.
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A young German band that puts a fresh, breezy spin on traditional Celtic music.
Presented by the Susquehanna Folk Music Society
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Concertante
Saturday, March 20, 8pm
Rose Lehrman Arts Center at Harrisburg Area Community College
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Comprised of a core of six virtuoso string players, Concertante performs in varied combinations of instrumentalists, and performs a wide array of chamber music repertoire ranging from works by established masters to less commonly performed composers.
Concertante performs at the All concerts are preceded by a pre-concert lecture, and followed by a social reception.
Buy Tickets or call 717-214-ARTS (2787)
Jaerv
Saturday, April 17, 7:30pm
Stage Two
Tickets are $20.
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A young Swedish quintet, blending 5-voice folk harmonies with vigorous dance tunes and jazzy improvisation.
Presented by the Susquehanna Folk Music Society
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Guy Davis
Friday, April 23, 7:30pm
Stage Two
Tickets are $20.
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Musician, composer, actor, director and writer, storyteller, cultural historian, Renaissance bluesman.
Presented by the Susquehanna Folk Music Society in partnership with the Blues Society of Central Pennsylvania
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Joe Bonamassa
Sunday, April 25, 7:30pm
Sunoco Performance Theater
Tickets are $55 for the Gold Circle and $32.50 for all others.
Two-time winner of the BluesWax Artist of the Year Award, Joe Bonamassa, returns to Whitaker Center with his mind-blowing guitar wizardry and electrifying stage presence.
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Buy Tickets or call 717-214-ARTS (2787)
Concertante
Saturday, May 15, 8pm
Rose Lehrman Arts Center at Harrisburg Area Community College
Click here for the official web site
Comprised of a core of six virtuoso string players, Concertante performs in varied combinations of instrumentalists, and performs a wide array of chamber music repertoire ranging from works by established masters to less commonly performed composers.
Concertante performs at the All concerts are preceded by a pre-concert lecture, and followed by a social reception.
Buy Tickets or call 717-214-ARTS (2787)
Whitaker Center receives state arts funding support through a grant from the Pennsylvania Council on the arts, a state agency funded by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the National Endowment for the arts, a federal agency.
Established in January 2007 by the business leaders of Central Pennsylvania, the Cultural Enrichment Fund serves as the region's united fund for local arts and culture.
