Performances at Sunoco Performance Theater

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FEBRUARY 2010
Curtains

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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for the official web site


Buy Tickets or call 717-214-ARTS (2787)

Tickets for the Saturday, February 27, 8pm performance may be purchased by contacting the Holy Spirit Hospital Auxiliary at 717/763-2796.

 
Keillor

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.

Presented by Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts


Buy Tickets or call 717-214-ARTS (2787)

 

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MARCH 2010
Cara

Cara

Sunday, March 14, 7:30pm

Stage Two
Tickets are $20.


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for the official web site


A young German band that puts a fresh, breezy spin on traditional Celtic music.


Presented by the Susquehanna Folk Music Society


Buy Tickets or call 717-214-ARTS (2787)

 
Concertante

Concertante

Saturday, March 20, 8pm

Rose Lehrman Arts Center at Harrisburg Area Community College


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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 all concerts are preceded by a pre-concert lecture, and followed by a social reception.

Presented by Concertante.


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or call 717-214-ARTS (2787)

 
Renfroe

Anita Renfroe Live at the Forum

Saturday, March 20, 8:30pm

The Forum


National comedy artist Anita Renfroe brings her Christian-based and Mom-inspired humor to Harrisburg.


Presented by the Central PA Women's Show.


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or call 717-214-ARTS (2787)

 
PA Regional Ballet

Pennsylvania Regional Ballet's
Spring Gala Concert

Saturday, March 20, 9:30pm

Sunoco Performance Theater
Tickets are $25 for adults; $20 for senior citizens; $15 for students; and $10 for children ages 3-6


Click here for the official web site.


A high energy performance premiering original choreography by internationally- and locally-known choreographers, including Cat Cogliandro, Kirsten Kaschock, Robert Kelley, Victoria Silva and Adrienne Dellas Thornton.


Presented by Pennsylvania Regional Ballet


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or call 717-214-ARTS (2787)

 
Chase and Greenberg

Flutist Claire Chase and Pianist Jacob Greenberg

Wednesday, March 24, 8pm

Sunoco Performance Theater
Tickets are $28. College/University students are $5. School students are FREE.


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for the official web site


This 2008 winner of the Concert Artists Guild International Competition plays music by Bach, Schumann, Donatoni, Debussy and Boulez. The concert is sponsored by Strokoff and Cowden, P.C.


Presented by Market Square Concerts.


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or call 717-214-ARTS (2787)

 
Peter Mayer Group

Come Together with The Peter Mayer Group

Friday, March 26, 7pm

Sunoco Performance Theater
Tickets are $45 for orchestra seating and $35 for mezzanine and balcony seating.


“With the confluence of unique and eclectic writing style, a distinctive voice, and virtuoso musicianship, Peter and his band create compelling and accessible music that will warm your heart and stir your soul. Yet, it is electrifying in live performance.  Peter has toured as lead guitarist with Jimmy Buffett’s Coral Reefer Band, and this accomplished group of players has shared the stage with artists as diverse as Dave Matthews, Paul Simon, Chuck Berry, Leahy, Mike Snider, The Rolling Stones, and Sheryl Crow.

This performance will be of music from The Peter Mayer Group’s latest album, Goodbye Hello, featuring the music of The Beatles.”

This performance benefit the Center for Independent Living Home Modification Program.


Presented by Center for Independent Living of Central PA


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or call 717-214-ARTS (2787)

 
Garrett

David Garrett

Tuesday, March 30, 7pm

Whitaker Center Presents at the Forum
Tickets are $32.50 - $40.


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for the official web site


Following an amazing sold-out show last fall, Whitaker Center proudly welcomes the return of internationally acclaimed violin virtuoso David Garrett for an encore performance.

Presented by Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts


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APRIL 2010
Get The Led Out

Get The Led Out

Friday, April 16, 8pm

Sunoco Performance Theater
Tickets are $29.50 and $32.50.


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for the official web site


America’s critically acclaimed Led Zeppelin band, Get The Led Out, returns to Whitaker Center for another stellar and authentic classic rock show.

Presented by Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts


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or call 717-214-ARTS (2787)

 
Jaerv

Jaerv

Saturday, April 17, 7:30pm

Stage Two
Tickets are $20.


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for the official web site


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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or call 717-214-ARTS (2787)

 
Davis

Guy Davis

Friday, April 23, 7:30pm

Stage Two
Tickets are $20.


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for the official web site


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


Buy Tickets or call 717-214-ARTS (2787)

 
Bonamassa

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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for the official web site

Presented by Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts


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MAY 2010
CPYB

Cinderella’s Ball

May 1-2
1pm & 3pm Saturday; 2pm Sunday

Sunoco Performance Theater
Tickets are $16 & $12.


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for the official web site


Have you ever wondered what REALLY happened at Cinderella’s Ball? Come and see this comedic take on fairy tales’ most famous event, sure to bring laughs to the whole family from beginning to end!


Presented by Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet.


Buy Tickets or call 717-214-ARTS (2787)

 
Concertante

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 all concerts are preceded by a pre-concert lecture, and followed by a social reception.

Presented by Concertante.


Buy Tickets or call 717-214-ARTS (2787)

 

 

JUNE 2010
CPYB

June Series

June 23 - 26
Wednesday – Friday: 7pm; Saturday: 1pm & 6pm

Sunoco Performance Theater
Tickets are $26 & $16.


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for the official web site


June Series is your last chance of the season to see the stars of tomorrow, world premieres, and renowned choreographers!


Presented by Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet.


Buy Tickets or call 717-214-ARTS (2787)

 

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JULY 2010
McPhee

Katharine McPhee

Tuesday, July 13, 7pm

Sunoco Performance Theater
Tickets are $30 and $35.


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Multi-talented artist, Katharine McPhee, hits the stage at Whitaker Center with powerful vocals from her latest release, Unbroken. Fans won’t want to miss new music from the ‘America Idol’ star.

Presented by Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts

Sponsored by
Radio Logos


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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.