State Theatre arts center announces 2014 - '15 season
The State Theatre Center for the Arts, Easton, has announced its 88th season. Tickets for the new season go on sale to State Theatre members Aug. 5 and to the public Aug. 19. Outside promoter concerts are on sale now.
The box office window at 453 Northampton St. opens at 6 a.m. Online ticketing and phone lines open at noon. There's a limit if 10 tickets per member per performance during members-only sales.
Ticket information: statetheatre.org, 1-800-999-STATE, 610-252-3132
Here is the 2014-'15 State Theatre season:
Movies At The Mill Easton, 5 p.m. Sept. 13: Directed by filmmaker Gershon Hinkson
"So Good For The Soul: A Tribute To Motown," 7:30 p.m. Sept. 20: Performed by veteran entertainers, including former members of The Spinners and The Marvelettes
"Canine Cabaret," 1:30, 3:30 p.m. Oct. 5: Scott and Joan Houghton and their hilarious pack of pooches
Charles Krauthammer, 8 p.m. Oct. 9: Pulitzer Prize-winning commentator
James Van Praagh, 7 p.m. Oct. 10: spiritual teacher
Carmen Jon, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 11: State Theatre Cabaret in the Acopian Ballroom
Jo Dee Messina, 8 p.m. Oct. 11: The multiplatinum, award-winning country singer-songwriter has released a new full-length album, "Me." She has charted nine No. 1 singles, 16 Top 40 singles, and sold more than 5 million records worldwide.
"Spank! The Fifty Shades Parody," 7:30 p.m. Oct. 14: Meet cast after show.
Hal Holbrook: "Mark Twain Tonight!," 7:30 p.m. Oct. 16: 60th consecutive year for one-man show
Kathleen Madigan, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 17: Comedienne
"A Night Of Old Time Rock N Roll," 7:30 p.m. Oct. 18: Kenny Vance & The Planotones ("Looking For An Echo"), Brian Hyland ("Sealed With A Kiss"), Jay Siegels Tokens ("The Lion Sleeps Tonight"), The Original Chantels ("Maybe"), The Duprees ("You Belong To Me") and Acapella by Classic Sounds
"The Magic of David Caserta," 7 p.m. Oct. 25
"Mamma Mia!," 7:30 p.m. Nov. 5, 6
Randy Newman, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 21: He's written "I Think It's Going To Rain Today," "You Can Leave Your Hat On," "Short People," "I Love L.A." and the scores to "Ragtime" and "The Natural." The Academy Award winner, Emmy winner and six-time Grammy Award winner was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2013.
Bill Engvall, 5, 8 p.m. Nov. 22: Comedian
"David Phelps Christmas," 8 p.m. Nov. 30: Singer from Gaither Vocal Band
The Brian Setzer Orchestra, 7 p.m. Dec. 2: "Christmas Rocks!"
The Hollywood Concert Orchestra & Soloists, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 4: "A Viennese Christmas"
"Jimmy Sturr Christmas Show," 7 p.m. Dec. 7: Matt & Elaine, the Jimmy Sturr Singers
"A Christmas Carol: The Musical," 7:30 p.m. Dec. 11: Nebraska Theatre Caravan
"Linda Eder's Christmas," 8 p.m. Dec. 12: Lehigh Valley Gay Men's Chorus
Moscow Ballet's The Great Russian Nutcracker, 3, 7 p.m. Dec. 13
"Wizards of Winter: A Trans Siberian Experience," 4 p.m. Dec. 14
"The Holiday Ice Spectacular," 7:30 p.m. Dec. 19
The Main Street Cruisers: "Dance Stand USA II," 8 p.m. Jan. 10: Benefits Freddys
"Sid the Science Kid Live!," 1, 4 p.m. Jan. 18
"19th Annual Elvis Birthday Bash," 1, 4 p.m. Jan. 25: Starring Scot Bruce & Mike Albert
"Sister Act," 7:30 p.m. Jan. 30
"The Australian Bee Gees Show," 7:30 p.m. Feb. 6
"A Night In Old New Orleans," 7:30 p.m. Feb. 13: Orange Kellin & the New Orleans Serenaders featuring Vernel Bagneris creator and director of "One Mo' Time"
"A Life in the Theatre," 7:30 p.m. Feb. 17: presented by Walnut Street Theatre
Steve Lippia's: "Centennial Sinatra," 7:30 p.m. Feb. 20
Red Hot Chilli Pipers, 7:30 p.m. Feb 27: Liberty High School Grenadier Bagpipers
Tango Buenos Aires, 8 p.m. March 6: Performing "Song of Eva Perón," a tango and dance music presentation.
The National Dance Company of Ireland Sunday, 4 p.m. March 8: "Rhythm of the Dance"
"ABBA Mania," 7:30 p.m. March 13:
The Fab Faux, 8 p.m. March 14: " Revolver" and Beatles' favorites featuring the Crème Tangerine Strings & Hogshead Horns
Bobby Collins, 7:30 p.m. March 20: Comedian
"The Piano Men," 8 p.m. March 21: hits of Billy Joel and Elton John starring Jim Witter
"Jekyll & Hyde," 7:30 p.m. March 26
"Guys & Dolls," 7 p.m. April 1
"Live From Nashville," 3 p.m. April 12
"The Best Of the 4 Bitchin' Babes' 25th Anniversary Celebration," 7:30 p.m. April 16
Danny Aiello, 8 p.m. April 18: with his band Joe Geary and The Guys, The Bronx Wanderers
Gregory Popovich's Comedy Pet Theater, 1, 4 p.m. April 19
"Nobodies of Comedy," 8 p.m. May 2: 13th year
"13th Annual Freddy Awards," 7 p.m. May 21