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Williamsport.com's LIVE ENTERTAINMENT PAGE is a list of all the live music and entertainment scheduled in the greater area this week. This page is updated every Monday for the coming week.

Don't forget to check out our SPECIAL EVENTS PAGE with descriptions of all the best places to be in the coming weeks. From great food to public parties, you really want to check this out.

For last minute listings and any other events such as Fairs, Festivals, Carnivals, etc see our COMMUNITY CALENDAR.

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JERRY SEINFELD
Friday, September 28
Times 7:00 PM

Ticket prices
77.00 and 67.00

Please note: This event does not follow the purple/yellow/green pricing. Instead front orchestra and the loge will be $77 and rear orchestra and upper balcony will be $67.

 

 

 

 

 

FALL FLING
Saturday, September 29
Times 8:00 PM

All seatsFree

Join us as we welcome the community and the parents and family of Penn College and Lycoming College students during their Family weekend. Opening acts by Lycoming and Penn College students will begin at 8:00pm, followed by Uptown Music Collective Blues Brothers concert. Admission is free and everyone is invited to enjoy a night of fun-filled entertainment.

 

PETER PAN: the musical
Sunday, September 30
Times 3:00 PM

Ticket prices
45.00, 40.00 and 30.00

 

Finally! A musical the whole family can crow about. Complete with the lost boys, high-steppin' pirates, Captain Hook himself, and the boy who won't grow up - Peter Pan - you and the whole family won't want to miss a beat!

FAMILY FRIENDLY EVENT.
All children must be 3 years of age or older and must have a separate ticket.

 

 

 

GLENN MILLER ORCHESTRA
Saturday, October 6
Times 7:30 PM

Ticket prices
30.00, 25.00 and 20.00

Just mention a few song titles like 'In the Mood,' 'Moonlight Serenade,' & "Chattanooga Choo Choo' and you are transported to another time and place.

That's the beauty of music, and the world famous GLENN MILLER ORCHESTRA is keeping those musical memories alive for a new generation of fans. With it's unique jazz sound, the Glenn Miller Orchestra is considered to be one of the greatest bands of all time. The orchestra was formed in 1956 and has been touring consistently ever since, playing an average of 300 live dates a year all around the world.

 

Williamsport Symphony Orchestra
Opening Night
Tuesday, October 9
Times 7:30 PM

Ticket prices
38.50, 32.50 and 10.00

Rebecca Miller conducting. Special guests: Susquehanna Valley Chorale. Dvorak Te Deum, Vaughan Williams Five Mystical Songs. The WSO will also perform Dvorak's Eighth Symphony and New Era Dance by Aaron Jay Kernis.

 

 

HAIRSPRAY: the musical
Thursday, October 11
Times 7:30 PM

Ticket prices
50.00, 45.00 and 40.00

Broadway's Tony Award winning musical-comedy phenomenon takes you back to 1962 Baltimore, as 16 year old Tracy Turnblad sets out to dance her way on to TV's most popular dance show. Can a big girl with big dreams (and even bigger hair!) change the world and still have time to win the boy she loves??

This mega-hit is piled bouffant-high with laughter and romance - and enough deliriously tuneful new songs to fill a nonstop platter party!

 

 

STEVEN CURTIS CHAPMAN Featuring Bethany Dillon and Sanctus Real!
Sunday, October 21
Times 6:00 PM

Ticket prices
40.00, 30.00 and 24.00

In his iconic musical career, Chapman has won five GRAMMY© Awards, most recently at the 2005 awards for his release All Things New. Steven Curtis Chapman has sold over ten million records including two RIAA certified platinum albums and seven RIAA certified gold albums. Along with his Dove and GRAMMY© awards, Chapman has won an American Music Award, has recorded 44 No. 1 US radio hits as well as receiving numerous other honors. Since his recording career began in 1987, Chapman has recorded fifteen projects with Sparrow Records. He has performed at the White House and has appeared on: CBS, NBC, ABC, CNN, MSNBC, CMT, Fox News, Hallmark, E!, as well as the CBS Sunday Morning, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, among many others.

 

HOMER HICKAM: October Sky
Sunday, October 28
Times 3:00 PM

Ticket prices
25.00, 20.00 and 15.00

Homer Hickam burst on to the national scene in 1999 when his memoir 'Rocket Boys' reached number one on The New York Times best-sellers list. The story tells about his life growing up in the little mining town of Coalwood, WV, and especially his high school years when he built high-flying rockets. The popular book was adapted into the movie 'October Sky'.

Hickam will open this event with a presentation entitled 'Light, Rocketships and the Dreams of Boys'. The presentation will be followed by a showing of the movie 'October Sky' and lastly a meet & greet and autograph signing.

 

TOXIC AUDIO
Saturday, November 3
Times 7:30 PM

Ticket prices
30.00, 25.00 and 20.00

Featuring five talented vocalists who also utilize their comedic and improv skills, Toxic Audio tests the limits of all that you thought was possible from the human voice. This show is a unique blend of contemporary pop, timeless classics, jazz, and their own original song stylings. Every sound eminating from the stage, including percussion, funky bass grooves, brassy horn lines, and more, is performed by the voices of these vocal virtuosos!

 

 

 

RAIN: The Beatles Experience
Tuesday, November 6
Times 7:30 PM

Ticket prices
45.00, 35.00 and 25.00

RAIN: The Beatles Experience covers the Fab Four from their very first 'Ed Sullivan Show' through the Abbey Road album. RAIN is a multi-media, multi-dimensional experience...a fusion of historical footage and television commercials from the 1960s light up the video screens.

Like the Beatles, the four members of RAIN are not only supreme musicians, but electrifying performers in their own right.

 

THE BOB & TOM SHOW COMEDY ALL STARS
Friday, November 9
Times 7:30 PM and 10:00 PM

Ticket prices
29.50 all seats

Starring
Drew Hastings, Greg Warren, Larry Reeb, Tim Wilson and Donnie Baker!

Hosted by
Chick McGee from the Bob and Tom Show

 

 FROG AND TOAD
Thursday, November 15
Times 7:00 PM

Ticket prices
5.00 all seats

 

Arnold Lobel’s beloved characters hop from the page to the stage in Robert Willi Reale’s musical A YEAR WITH FROG AND TOAD. The stage musical remains true to the spirit of the original stories as it follows two great friends, the cheerful and popular Frog and the rather grumpy Toad through four fun-filled seasons. Waking from hibernation in the spring, they proceed to plant gardens, swim, rake leaves and go sledding, learning life lessons along the way.

 

MIKE SUPER
Saturday, November 17
Times 7:30 PM

Ticket prices
25.00, 20.00 and 15.00

Forget the idea of what a magician is...

MIKE SUPER has shattered the stereotypes and has taken magic in a very surprising direction. The secret to Mike's success is his natural ability to entertain and fascinate people. He has pioneered a new form of magic with his own inimitable style and personality. He transcends the 'trick' and connects personally with his audience.

His appeal to both young and old alike has made him one of the most sought after mystifiers in the country.

FAMILY FRIENDLY EVENT. All children must be 3 years of age or older and must have a separate ticket.

 

ANNIE
Monday, December 3
Times 7:00 PM

Ticket prices
45.00, 40.00 and 30.00

 

Leapin' lizards! ANNIE is coming to Williamsport! The timeless tale of Little Orphan Annie is back, giving a whole new generation the chance to experience this classic musical about never giving up hope. Boasting one of Broadway's most memorable show tunes, ANNIE is a delightful theatrical experience for the entire family!

FAMILY FRIENDLY EVENT.

All children must be 3 years of age or older and must have a separate ticket.

 

SISTER'S CHRISTMAS CATECHISM
Saturday, December 8
Times 7:30 PM

Ticket prices
35.00, 30.00 and 25.00

From the author of 'Late Nite Catechism', SISTER'S CHRISTMAS CATECHISM: The Mystery of the Magi's Gold takes on a mystery that has intrigued historians throughout the ages. Namely, what ever happened to the Magi's gold? "We know that Mary used the frankincence and myrrh as a sort of potpourri - they were in a barn after all!"

Employing her own scientific tools, assisted by a local choir as well as a gaggle of audience members, Sister creates a living nativity unlike any you've ever seen!

 

WSO Holiday Concert
Tuesday, December 11
Times 7:30 PM

Ticket prices
38.50, 32.50 and 10.00

 

 

Cheung Chau conducting. Seasonal favorites with Williamsport Area High School Concert Choir.

 

CLAY AIKEN
Saturday, December 15
Times 7:30 PM

Ticket prices
75.00, 55.00 and 45.00

 

CHRISTMAS IN THE HEARTLAND

Featuring the Williamsport Symphony Orchestra

 

 

 

CIRQUE LE MASQUE
Saturday, January 19
Times 7:30 PM

Ticket prices
45.00, 35.00 and 25.00

The internationally renowned CIRQUE LE MASQUE continues to amaze sold out theatres and arenas around the world with the customized theatrical European stage show. The show incorporates dance and mime with acrobatics, lavish costumes, and dazzling special effects. Oblivious to the force of gravity, artists leap, spin, climb, balance, and juggle.

This is the perfect blend of drama and comedy and it is always a thrill for audiences of all ages.

FAMILY FRIENDLY EVENT. All children must be 3 years of age or older and must have a separate ticket.

 

LITTLE WOMEN: the musical
Friday, February 8
Times 7:30 PM

Ticket prices
45.00, 40.00 and 30.00

 

Join the remarkable March sisters - Jo, Meg, Beth and Amy - as one of America's most beloved books soars to the stage in LITTLE WOMEN - THE BROADWAY MUSICAL.

This dazzling new musical, based on Louisa May Alcott's timeless tale about the power of family, friendship, and romance, is capturing the heart of a new generation and captivating audiences of all ages!

 

 

WSO Winter Concert
Tuesday, February 12
Times 7:30 PM

Ticket prices
38.50, 32.50 and 10.00

 Gerardo Edelstein conducting. Liszt: Piano Concerto with 2007 Cleveland International Piano Competition finalist Ran Dank.

 

 

JEFF DUNHAM
Saturday, February 16
Times 7:30 PM

Ticket prices
30.00, 25.00 and 20.00

A master ventriloquist Jeff Dunham breathes life into such memorable comedic characters as Peanut (a fuzzy 'Woozle'), Walter (an elderly curmudgeon), and Jose Jalepeno (a pepper on a stick). Together they make the Jeff Dunham show a truly extraordinary experience.

Jeff is the only two time winner of the prestigious "Ventriloquist of the Year" award as well as being named "Funniest Male Stand Up Comic" by the American Comedy Awards.

 

 

 

SWAN LAKE BALLET
Tuesday, March 4
Times 7:30 PM

Ticket prices
45.00, 35.00 and 25.00

Embarking on its fifth tour of North America since 2000, the Tchaikovsky Perm Ballet and Orchestra's production of SWAN LAKE superbly demonstrates precisely the difference between merely telling the traditional version of a classic story and breathing life into them as riveting, electric and inspired living masterpieces.

 

 

 

 

 

FRANKLY BEN
Wednesday, March 5
Times 7:00 PM

Ticket prices
5.00 all seats

Meet the Benjamin Franklin you never knew in FRANKLY BEN - the cool, rockin’ new musical that entertains while it educates. Popular young Ben has a lot of potential, but how will he fulfill his destiny?

With the help of his friends, Ben realizes that he needs to learn about the importance of wisdom, virtue and leadership if he is to become the great inventor and statesman we all know. An upbeat tale that reminds us how we all have the power to make a difference, come and discover the electricity.

 

 

 

CAPITOL STEPS
Saturday, March 8
Times 7:30 PM

Ticket prices
30.00, 25.00 and 20.00

The Capitol Steps are a troupe of Congressional staffers-turned-comedians who travel the states satirizing the very people and places that once employed them.

They began in 1981 when 3 staffers for Senator Charles Percy were planning entertainment for a Christmas party. Their first idea was to stage a nativity play, but in the whole Congress they couldn't find three wise men or a virgin. So, they decided to dig into the headlines of the day and created song parodies and skits which conveyed a special brand of satirical humor that was as popular in Peoria as it was on Pennsylvania Avenue.

 

 

BLAST!
Saturday, March 15
Times 7:30 PM

Ticket prices
47.50, 42.50 and 32.50

Born on athletic fields across the nation, steeped in the tradition of military and outdoor pageantry, drum corps, bands, and color guards have a long history in America. Often rehearsing twelve hours a day through heat, cold, dust and rain, they create thrilling performances where athleticism, musical talent, kaleidoscopic movement, and showmanship merge into an art form that is both competitive and entertaining.

BLAST! is the winner of the 2001 Tony Award for "Best Special Theatrical Event" and the 2001 Emmy Award for "Best Choreography"

 

WSO Spring Concert
Tuesday, March 18
Times 7:30 PM

Ticket prices
38.50, 32.50 and 10.00

 

Viswa Subbaraman conducting. Sibelius Violin Concerto with guest violinist Greg Fulkerson. Mussorgsky/Ravel Pictures at an Exhibition.

 

 

BILL COSBY
Saturday, March 29
Times 3:00 PM and 7:30 PM

Ticket prices
65.00, 42.50 and 25.00

Bill Cosby is, by any standards, one of the most influential stars in America today. Whether it be through concert appearances or recordings, television or film, commercials or education, Bill Cosby has the ability to touch people's lives.

His humor often centers on the basic cornerstones of our existence, seeking to provide an insight into our roles as parents, children, family members, and men and women.

Without resorting to gimmickry or lowbrow humor, Bill Cosby's comedy has a point reference and respect for the trappings and traditions of the great American humorists such as Charlie Chaplin, Will Rogers, WC Fields and Groucho Marx.

 

ONE NIGHT OF QUEEN
Saturday, April 5
Times 7:30 PM

Ticket prices
37.50, 32.50 and 25.00

On September 5, 2006 Freddie Mercury would have celebrated his 60th birthday. Sadly, like many of the great rock legends, he passed away much too early. Now more than ever is a time to celebrate and pay tribute to this stellar performer, his music and the genius of QUEEN.

ONE NIGHT OF QUEEN formed in 2000. They deliver the look, the sound, and the showmanship of arguably the greatest live band of all time. Gary Mullen is Freddie Mercury and he will rock you!

 

 

 

EVITA
Wednesday, April 16
Times 7:30 PM

Ticket prices
50.00,, 42.50 and 32.50

Winner of 7 Tony Awards, EVITA brings to life the dynamic, larger-than-life persona of Eva Peron, wife of former Argentine dictator Juan Peron. Blessed with charisma, Eva Peron captivated a nation by championing the working class.

This exuberant production creates a gripping theatrical experience and features Andrew Lloyd Webber's compelling Latin, pop and jazz influenced score. One of the most popular collaborations between Webber and lyricist Tim Rice, this legendary musical features the memorable song "Don't Cry for me Argentina."

 

 

RING OF FIRE
Friday, April 25
Times 7:30

Ticket prices
42.50, 37.50 and 32.50

From the heart of the songs of Johnny Cash comes a unique musical show about love and faith, struggle and success, rowdiness and redemption, home and family. A cast of fourteen multi-talented performers takes you on a journey into the world Johnny Cash created in his songs.

Ring of Fire features 38 of the music legend’s songs such as “Country Boy,” “A Thing Called Love,” “Five Feet High and Rising,” “Daddy Sang Bass,” “Ring of Fire,” “I Walk the Line,” “I’ve Been Everywhere,” “The Man in Black,” and his final hit, “Hurt.”

 

 

BARRAGE
Sunday, April 27
Times 7:30 PM

Ticket prices
30.00, 25.00 and 20.00

Barrage – A high-octane fiddle-fest that features an international, multi-talented cast performing an eclectic mix of music, song and dance.

Barrage has entertained millions of people around the globe . Fans in Europe, Asia and North America have enjoyed Barrage at International Festivals, Concert Performances, Special Events and TV appearances.

Barrage performances offer up a diverse fusion of cultures, musical styles and incredible performance vitality. The music of Barrage continues to evolve - combining contemporary world music influences, layered vocal arrangements and pulsating modern beats and rhythms. The young hip cast delivers the show with amazing energy and musical virtuosity that will take your breath away!

 

WSO A Night in Russia
Tuesday, May 13
Times 7:30 pm

Ticket prices
38.50, 32.50 and 10.00

Tomasz Golka conducting. Music from Russia, Armenia, and Turkey--including Khatchaturian's Sabre Dance and Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture. Former WSO music director and award-winning trumpeter Rolf Smedvig will perform Arutunian's Trumpet Concerto.