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BROADWAY SHOWS DINNER THEATRES / CONCERTS SIGHT & SOUND THEATRE

Menopause the Musical Sunday, June 1, 2008     $97 pp

MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL: Inspired by a hot flash and a bottle of wine, writer/producer Jeanie Linders created the show as a celebration of women who are on the brink of, in the middle of, or have survived “The Change”.  Since its first performance, the show has evolved as a “grassroots” movement of women who deal with life after 40 and all the challenges that result in the mental, physical and spiritual freedom of over 38 million post-WW2 baby boomer females.

A joyful parody of 25 re-lyricized classic baby boomer hits, the 90-minute show features such chart-toppers as “I Heard it Through the Grapevine,” “You No Longer See 39” and the disco favorite “Stayin’ Awake!  Stayin’ Awake!”
 

At Spaghetti Warehouse, you will have the following entree choices: Spaghetti with Meatballs, 15-Layer Lasagne, Four-Cheese Manicotti, Fettuccini Alfredo or Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad. For dessert, your choices are: Cheesecake, Turtle Cheesecake, Tiramasu Chocolate Sundae. All entrees include a house salad, fresh baked sourdough bread and soft drink.
 

Daniel O'Donnell in Concert at Wilkes-Barre Thursday, June 5, 2008 SOLD OUT!   $100 pp

Popular Irish singer DANIEL O'DONNELL makes an appearance at Wachovia Arena at Casey Plaza on Thursday, June 5 at 7 p.m. The entertainer has enjoyed worldwide success in recent years with his unique blend of country music, 60's pop, inspirational ballads & Irish standards. Featured on seven nationally televised PBS specials in the U.S. (including 2007's Daniel O'Donnell Can You Feel the Love), O'Donnell's live show is especially popular. It's not uncommon for O'Donnell's concerts to sell out within minutes of going on sale.

"The fans are an integral part of the experience of my live show, and I think they keep coming back primarily due to their love for the music I bring them," O'Donnell says. "I make the show fun by having conversations and talking to them on-stage, even joking around like old friends. I stay after every performance to meet everyone I can, and people know I'm very approachable. Those who have seen me perform multiple times know that variety and spontaneity is a key part of the show, too. My goal every time I step onstage is to make sure the audience leaves entertained," O'Donnell says. "I want to make people feel relaxed and at home with me, and for a few hours anyway, create an atmosphere that helps them leave their worries behind."
 

MARY DUFF: Mary Duff's phenomenal talent as a singer, together with the great stage presence and charisma she possesses, is testimony of her quietly powerful and captivating persona. There is a genuine warmth about this lady that touches all who come in contact with her, and she enjoys a dedicated, very supportive fan following.

Mary has numerous music awards to her name, including "Best Female Vocalist" from the British Country Music Awards and "Best Female Solo Artist" from the Annual Irish World Awards. As well as the many music awards, in 1990, Mary was also named "Meath Person of the Year." a much-prized accolade received from her home country.
 

LEGALLY BLONDE on Broadway Sunday, June 8, 2008       $176 pp

Sorority star Elle Woods doesn't take "no" for an answer. So when her boyfriend dumps her for someone "serious," Elle puts down the credit card, hits the books, and sets out to go where no Delta Nu has gone before: Harvard Law. Along the way, Elle proves that being true to yourself never goes out of style.

LEGALLY BLONDE: The Musical will take you from the sorority house to the halls of justice with Broadway's brightest new heroine (and of course, her Chihuahua, Bruiser). The verdict? This much fun shouldn't be legal!
 

CURTAINS on Broadway Sunday, June 8, 2008 SOLD OUT!   $178 pp

It's a great big Broadway show with a killer twist! Songwriters KANDER & EBB, the creators of such legendary blockbusters as CHICAGO and CABARET, bring you a celebration of the razzle-dazzle, mystique and fascinating characters of the theatre. Don't miss this backstage murder mystery musical comedy.

CURTAINS unfolds backstage at Boston's Colonial Theatre in 1959, where a new musical could be a Broadway smash, where it not for the presence of its talent-free leading lady. When the hapless star dies on opening night during her curtain call, Lieutenant Frank Cioffi (David Hyde Pierce) arrives on the scene to conduct an investigation. But the lure of the theatre proves irresistible and after an unexpected romance blooms for the stage-struck detective, he finds himself just as drawn toward making the show a hit, as he is in solving the murder.

Will the killer be found before more bodies start piling up? And, more importantly, will anyone figure out how to fix the second act?
 

JERSEY BOYS on Broadway Wednesday, July 30, 2008 SOLD OUT! $172 pp

JERSEY BOYS is the story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons: Frankie Valli, Bob Gaudio, Tommy DeVito and Nick Mass! This is the story of how a group of blue-collar boys from the wrong side of the tracks became one of the biggest American pop music sensations of all time. They wrote their own songs, invented their own sounds and sold 175 million records worldwide - all before they were thirty.

Since opening to critical acclaim at the August Wilson Theatre on Broadway on November 6, 2005, JERSEY BOYS continues to set weekly box office records, remaining among the five top grossing shows in New York.
 

LITTLE MERMAID on Broadway Sunday, August 17, 2008   SOLD OUT!   $187 pp

In a magical kingdom beneath the sea, a beautiful young mermaid named Ariel longs to o leave her ocean home to live in the world above. But first, she'll have to defy her father - the king of the sea, escape the clutches of an evil sea witch and convince a prince that she's the girl with the perfect voice.

Based on one of the most beloved Disney films of all time and the classic Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale, THE LITTLE MERMAID is the sparkling new Disney musical that's poised to make a splash on Broadway. Some of Disney's most popular songs are featured in the show - including "Part of Your World," "Kiss the Girl," and the Academy Award-winning Best Original Song, "Under the Sea" - by the songwriting team of 8-time Academy Award winner Alan Menken and the renowned Howard Ashman.
 

Bill Cosby at Chautauqua Saturday, August 23, 2008       $92 pp

CHAUTAUQUA INSTITUTE:  A dramatic lakeside setting and the beauty of its National Historic Landmark architecture (designated a National Historic Landmark on June 30, 1989) make the CHAUTAUQUA INSTITUTION a thriving community. Chautauqua is an historic Victorian village that features a 9-week summer season of art, education, lectures, top entertainment, religion, recreation and more!
 

BILL COSBY has been making America laugh for decades with his keen insight of us as human beings. Over the past century, few entertainers have achieved the legendary status of Bill Cosby.  His success spans five decades and virtually all media, remarkable accomplishments for a kid who emerged from humble beginnings in a Philly project.

In the 1960s, his stand-up act was a coast-to-coast sensation, spawning a string of hilarious, best-selling comedy albums, which went on to win eight Gold Records, five Platinum records and five Grammy Awards. His role on TV’s “I Spy” made him the first African-American to co-star in a dramatic series, breaking television’s racial barrier and winning three Emmy Awards.  In the 1980s, he rocked the television world again with “The Cosby Show,” a gentle, whimsical and hugely successful series that single-handedly revived the family sitcom.
 

BROOKS & DUNN in Concert at the New York State Fair Monday, August 25, 2008         $104 pp

NEW YORK STATE FAIR: For well over a century, the New York State Fair has showcased and celebrated New York's vast agricultural economy, technological innovations, rich history and culture. The New York State Fair has entertained nearly one million fairgoers with agricultural exhibits, thrilling rides, cultural villages, a star-studded concert lineup, culinary treats and much, much more. Undoubtedly, the Fair will once again be a fun, educational and memorable experience, as we gather to salute New York's dynamic resources and traditions.
 

BROOKS & DUNN: In 1990, Kix Brooks and Ronnie Dunn were introduced by Arista Records label head, Tim Doubois. They formed a partnership that has catapulted them into the hearts and souls of country music fans everywhere. They are the highest selling duo in the history of country music. They have sold more than 30 million records, have had 23 #1 hits, including Brand New Man, Boot Scootin' Boogie, You're Gonna Miss Me When I'm Gone, My Maria, Only in America and Red Dirt Road. They have won over 80 major industry awards, including 20 Country Music Association Awards and 26 Academy of Country Music Awards. Brooks & Dunn currently hold the record for number of awards won at both the ACM and the CMA Awards, surpassing Merle Haggard in 2005. They were just named Top Vocal Duo at the 2008 Academy of Country Music Awards. With their exceedingly popular tours and more than 30 million records sold, Brooks & Dunn continue to dominate the music industry.
 

TOBY KEITH in Concert at the New York State Fair Thursday, August 28, 2008         $115 pp

NEW YORK STATE FAIR: For well over a century, the New York State Fair has showcased and celebrated New York's vast agricultural economy, technological innovations, rich history and culture. The New York State Fair has entertained nearly one million fairgoers with agricultural exhibits, thrilling rides, cultural villages, a star-studded concert lineup, culinary treats and much, much more. Undoubtedly, the Fair will once again be a fun, educational and memorable experience, as we gather to salute New York's dynamic resources and traditions.
 

TOBY KEITH: After working in the oil fields of Oklahoma and playing professionally for the United States Football League, Toby Keith went into the music business in the mid-1980s. After a few years as part of a successful nightclub act, he set out for Nashville in 1988. His 1993 eponymous debut album spawned several hit songs, including the number one single Should've Been a Cowboy, and Keith was a star and frequent sight on Country Music Television. Hailed as a "traditionalist" in the genre, he followed up with enough hit songs to release a compilation of greatest hits just five years after his debut. His albums include Blue Moon (1996), How Do You Like Me Now (1999), Pull My Chain (2002) and Unleashed (2002). His hit singles include A Little Less Talk and a Lot More Action and Courtesy of the Red, White and Blue (The Angry American), a fiery anthem he wrote in response to the September 11, 2001, attacks on New York City and Washington, D.C.
 

AMERICAN IDOLS LIVE! at the Wachovia Arena Monday, September 8, 2008     $101 pp

American Idol beams into the homes of millions of fans each week, and each season, American Idols Live hits the tour circuit. In 2008, scheduled to
appear on American Idols Live includes: David Archuletta, Jason Castro, David Cook, Kristy Lee Cook, Chikezie Eze, Michael Johns, Ramiele Malubay, Syesha Mercado, Carly Smithson and Brooke White! Get your tickets now!

The Shoppes at Montage offer shopping and dining choices for everyone. Some of the shops include: American Eagle, Aeropostale, Ann Taylor Loft, Bath & Body Works, Eddie Bauer, Children’s Place, Christmas Tree Shops, Coldwater Creek, Gap, New York & Company, Talbots, Victoria’s Secret.

Dining Options include: Kildare’s Irish Pub, Longhorn Steak House, Panchero’s Mexican Grill, Panera Bread, Quizno’s, The Gourmet Slice.
 

Classic Crooners and Flavor Fest at the American Music Theatre Wednesday, September 17, 2008     $91 pp

FLAVOR FEST: Here's your chance to have your Whoopie Pie and eat it too! Flavorfest - A Taste of PA Dutch Country at American Music Theatre is the combinationof Lancaster's premiere concert venue with the best PA Dutch cooking. We will arrive early so you can enoy free food samples from all five of Lancaster's best PA Dutch restaurants then relax as you watch an unforgettable show!
 

CLASSIC CROONERS: Before the packaging, before the polish and before MTV, there were those suave gentlemen and sophisticated ladies that defined musical cool. They were Crooners. This show celebrates all the iconic songsters like Bing Crosby, Perry Como and Rosemary Clooney. It will recreate the infamous evenings with The Rat Pack when Frank, Dean and Sammy owned Ls Vegas. They had the looks, the voices and the bands to boot . . . and so does the American Music Theatre, with an orchestra that would make Tommy Dorsey proud. Relax and remember the smooth sounds, the larger-than-life entertainers, the Classic Crooners.
 

JERSEY BOYS on Broadway Wednesday, October 1, 2008 SOLD OUT!   $172 pp

JERSEY BOYS is the story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons: Frankie Valli, Bob Gaudio, Tommy DeVito and Nick Mass! This is the story of how a group of blue-collar boys from the wrong side of the tracks became one of the biggest American pop music sensations of all time. They wrote their own songs, invented their own sounds and sold 175 million records worldwide - all before they were thirty.

Since opening to critical acclaim at the August Wilson Theatre on Broadway on November 6, 2005, JERSEY BOYS continues to set weekly box office records, remaining among the five top grossing shows in New York.
 

National Apple Harvest Festival and the PA Opry House Saturday, October 11, 2008     $110 pp

The Pennsylvania Opry House, in conjunction with the National Apple Harvest Festival, invites you to spend part of your day in the beautiful Pennsylvania Mountains. You will enjoy witnessing the splendor of the changing season, displaying its radiant array of spectacular fall colors. You will experience hundreds of apple related food and craft vendors, antique steam engines, classic cars and rustic music.

Following the Festival, you will enjoy a Branson-style variety show at the Pennsylvania Opry House. You will be dazzled by professional musicians, instrumentalists and vocalists performing many of your favorites including: country, patriotic, gospel, B-movie cowboy songs, hilarious comedy and even . . . a visit from "The King."

Also included will be a scrumptious meal, where you will have your taste buds singing.
 

Radio City's CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR Saturday, November 8, 2008       $135 pp

The Radio City Christmas Spectacular stars the world famous Radio City Rockettes in an unparalleled show featuring the Rockettes signature eye high kicks, precision choreography and exciting show stopping numbers. This legendary Spectacular has dazzled and inspired over 65 million people for more than 75 years and continues to create memories that will last a lifetime.

Bursting through the doors of Radio City Music Hall, the Rockettes take audiences on a thrilling tour of Manhattan at the height of the holiday season. Boarding an almost full-sized double-decker bus, the Rockettes whiz past a kinetic montage of New York landmarks including the Empire State Building and Statue of Liberty.
Times Square glows as audiences experience the dazzling climax of "New York at Christmas." Featuring a stunning fireworks display in the sky above Manhattan, the heart of the city will come alive in celebration of the Rockettes' new show-stopping routine. Wide-eyed, the boys explore Santa's magical toy workshop, discovering a 25-foot high shelf filled with life-sized ragdolls. The boys realize: When it’s really the right present, you don't find the gift, the gift finds you!
Inside Santa's workshop, the mischievous ragdolls come to life, performing a wacky free-for-all of a number climaxing in a can-can kick line and staggering display of jump splits.  The Living Nativity scene is the beautiful and inspiring story of the first Christmas – told reverently in pageantry, music and scripture.
 
 

The Christmas Show and the National Christmas Center Sunday, November 16, 2008       $105 pp

Constantly compared to Radio City Music hall, American Music Theatre's Christmas Show is widely hailed as one of America's best. You will enjoy a wide variety of secular and sacred Christmas songs, ranging from outstanding a cappella renditions to powerful orchestral versions. You'll delight in the lovely AMT dancers and an appearance from Santa himself. Make this holiday season the most memorable of all with Lancaster's favorite Christmas show.
 

Radio City's CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR Monday, December 1, 2008     $130 pp

The Radio City Christmas Spectacular stars the world famous Radio City Rockettes in an unparalleled show featuring the Rockettes signature eye high kicks, precision choreography and exciting show stopping numbers. This legendary Spectacular has dazzled and inspired over 65 million people for more than 75 years and continues to create memories that will last a lifetime.

Bursting through the doors of Radio City Music Hall, the Rockettes take audiences on a thrilling tour of Manhattan at the height of the holiday season. Boarding an almost full-sized double-decker bus, the Rockettes whiz past a kinetic montage of New York landmarks including the Empire State Building and Statue of Liberty.
Times Square glows as audiences experience the dazzling climax of "New York at Christmas." Featuring a stunning fireworks display in the sky above Manhattan, the heart of the city will come alive in celebration of the Rockettes' new show-stopping routine. Wide-eyed, the boys explore Santa's magical toy workshop, discovering a 25-foot high shelf filled with life-sized ragdolls. The boys realize: When it’s really the right present, you don't find the gift, the gift finds you!
Inside Santa's workshop, the mischievous ragdolls come to life, performing a wacky free-for-all of a number climaxing in a can-can kick line and staggering display of jump splits.  The Living Nativity scene is the beautiful and inspiring story of the first Christmas – told reverently in pageantry, music and scripture.
 
 

Radio City's CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR Friday, December 5, 2008     $150 pp

The Radio City Christmas Spectacular stars the world famous Radio City Rockettes in an unparalleled show featuring the Rockettes signature eye high kicks, precision choreography and exciting show stopping numbers. This legendary Spectacular has dazzled and inspired over 65 million people for more than 75 years and continues to create memories that will last a lifetime.

Bursting through the doors of Radio City Music Hall, the Rockettes take audiences on a thrilling tour of Manhattan at the height of the holiday season. Boarding an almost full-sized double-decker bus, the Rockettes whiz past a kinetic montage of New York landmarks including the Empire State Building and Statue of Liberty.
Times Square glows as audiences experience the dazzling climax of "New York at Christmas." Featuring a stunning fireworks display in the sky above Manhattan, the heart of the city will come alive in celebration of the Rockettes' new show-stopping routine. Wide-eyed, the boys explore Santa's magical toy workshop, discovering a 25-foot high shelf filled with life-sized ragdolls. The boys realize: When it’s really the right present, you don't find the gift, the gift finds you!
Inside Santa's workshop, the mischievous ragdolls come to life, performing a wacky free-for-all of a number climaxing in a can-can kick line and staggering display of jump splits.  The Living Nativity scene is the beautiful and inspiring story of the first Christmas – told reverently in pageantry, music and scripture.
 
 

WICKED on Broadway in New York City Wednesday, January 21, 2009     $131 pp

Long before Dorothy dropped in, two other girls meet in the Land of Oz. One, born with emerald-green skin, is smart, fiery and misunderstood. The other is beautiful, ambitious and very popular. How these two unlikely friends end up as the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good Witch makes for the most spellbinding new musical in years.

WICKED, the untold story of the witches of Oz, features music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz (Godspell, Pippin, Academy Award winner for Pocahontas and The Prince of Egypt) and book by Winnie Holzman ("My So Called Life," "Once And Again" and "thirtysomething"), and is based on the best-selling novel by Gregory Maguire. With musical staging by Tony Award winner Wayne Cilento (Aida, The Who's Tommy, How To Succeed...), WICKED is directed by 2003 Tony Award winner Joe Mantello (Take Me Out, Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune, A Man of No Importance).
 

SHREK THE MUSICAL on Broadway Sunday, February 1, 2009       $182 pp

This all-new production is based on Shrek's adventures in the classic William Steig book and Oscar-winning film. Joining Shrek on his journey from the swamp to the stage will be his wisecracking sidekick, Donkey, Princess Fiona, Lord Farquaad and a chorus of everybody's favorite fractured fairytale creatures. With more layers than ever and a completely new score, SHREK THE MUSICAL proves that there's more to the story than meets the ears.