Performances at Sunoco Performance Theater
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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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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.
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)
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 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)
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.
Buy Tickets or call 717-214-ARTS (2787)
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
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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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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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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.
Buy Tickets or call 717-214-ARTS (2787)
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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David Garrett
Tuesday, March 30, 7pm
Whitaker Center Presents at the Forum
Tickets are $32.50 - $40.
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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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Get The Led Out
Friday, April 16, 8pm
Sunoco Performance Theater
Tickets are $29.50 and $32.50.
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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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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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Presented by Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts
Buy Tickets or call 717-214-ARTS (2787)
Cinderella’s Ball
May 1-2
1pm & 3pm Saturday; 2pm Sunday
Sunoco Performance Theater
Tickets are $16 & $12.
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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
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 Series
June 23 - 26
Wednesday – Friday: 7pm; Saturday: 1pm & 6pm
Sunoco Performance Theater
Tickets are $26 & $16.
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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)
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
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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.
