2024 Winter/Spring Season by Shippensburg University

2024 WINTER/SPRING SEASON

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2024 WINTER/SPRING CALENDAR THE GREATEST LOVE OF ALL STARRING BELINDA DAVIDS: A Tribute to Whitney Houston JAN 12 | 7:30 PM

SHIPPENSBURG UNIVERSITY WIND ENSEMBLE AND CONCERT BAND APR 7 | 3:00 PM

SNOW WHITE AND THE SEVEN DWARFS JAN 18 | 7:30 PM

SHIPPENSBURG UNIVERSITY JAZZ ENSEMBLE APR 15 | 7:00 PM

HAIRSPRAY JAN 25 | 7:30 PM

SHIPPENSBURG UNIVERSITY COMMUNITY ORCHESTRA APR 21 | 3:00 PM

DRUM TAO FEB 6 | 7:30 PM

THE PIANO GUYS APR 23 | 7:30 PM

MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL 2: Cruising Through 'The Change'® FEB 9 | 7:30 PM

DINOSAUR WORLD LIVE APR 28 | 3:00 PM

ON YOUR FEET: The Story of Emilio & Gloria Estefan FEB 20 | 7:30 PM

RICK THOMAS: Mansion of Dreams MAY 3 | 7:30 PM

ATLANTA RHYTHM SECTION AND PURE PRAIRIE LEAGUE: 50 Years Together! FEB 24 | 7:30 PM

BENISE: FIESTA! MAY 4 | 7:30 PM

BALLROOM DANCE LESSONS FEB 27; MAR 5, 12, 19, 26; APR 2

THE GUESS WHO JUN 1 | 7:30 PM

MICHAEL W. SMITH: Forever Tour FEB 29 | 7:30 PM

AIR SUPPLY JUN 8 | 7:30 PM

THE IRISH TENORS: 25th Anniversary Tour MAR 3 | 3:00 PM

JOHNNY CASH: The Official Concert Experience MAR 16 | 7:30 PM

SHIPPENSBURG FESTIVAL CELEBRATION SERIES SUMMER 2024 PENNSYLVANIA GOSPEL MUSIC FESTIVAL AUG 30–SEPT 1

BLIPPI: The Wonderful World Tour MAR 24 | 2:00 PM SMALL ISLAND BIG SONG MAR 25 | 7:00 PM

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Drum Tao FEBRUARY 6 | 7:30 PM $55 | $45 | $40 | $35 A feast for the eyes and ears, Drum Tao’s mesmerizing productions combine thunderous traditional taiko drumming with dazzling staging, theatrical costumes, and dramatic lighting effects. The international troupe of 40 performers has seemingly done it all, having collaborated with the Bolshoi Ballet, staged sold-out productions off-Broadway, appeared on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, and at the Olympics, and even recorded for Universal Music. Flute, marimba, and harp are added to the drum ensemble for dramatic effects, and high-octane choreography contributes fresh new energy to this centuries-old Japanese art form. “Extraordinarily talented percussion artists, and they’re seductive, alluring performers,” (Chicago Tribune).

Menopause The Musical 2: Cruising Through ‘The Change’® FEBRUARY 9 | 7:30 PM $59 | $49 All aboard, sisters! The hysterical sequel to the smash-hit Menopause The Musical® is finally here! Five years after their chance encounter in a department store, we set sail with our beloved ladies for more high jinks on the high seas. Menopause the Musical 2: Cruising Through ‘The Change’® is a hilarious and heartfelt look at the joys of menopause and friendship — plus hot flashes, mood swings, and memory lapses! Join us on a trip of self-discovery, backed by a new soundtrack of toe-tapping parodied hits from the ‘70s, ‘80s, and ‘90s. For these four ladies, menopause was not the end, but the beginning of a beautiful friendship where love conquers all, and friendships never fail.

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ON YOUR FEET: The Story of Emilio & Gloria Estefan FEBRUARY 20 | 7:30 PM $79 | $69 | $65 | $59 Her Voice. His Vision. Their Story. ON YOUR FEET is the inspiring true story about heart, heritage, and two people who believed in their talent—and each other—to become an international sensation: Gloria and Emilio Estefan. Now their story is an all-new exhilarating original musical winning the hearts of critics and audiences alike, with the Chicago Tribune declaring “It’s a hit!” and The New York Times cheering, “The very air in the room seems to vibrate in this undeniably crowd-pleasing musical!” ON YOUR FEET features some of the most iconic songs of the past quartercentury, including “Rhythm is Gonna Get You,” “Conga,” “Get On Your Feet,” “Don’t Want To Lose You Now,” “1-2-3,” and “Coming Out of the Dark.” Prepare to be on your feet from start to finish!

Atlanta Rhythm Section and Pure Prairie League: 50 Years Together! FEBRUARY 24 | 7:30 PM $62 | $52 | $47 | $39 It’s an evening of songs, stories, and American rock by two legendary bands, both celebrating their 50th Anniversary! Country rockers Pure Prairie League (PPL) are known for their hit song “Amie” – perhaps the most beloved country rock song of all time – and “Two Lane Highway,” “Let Me Love You Tonight,” and “Falling In and Out of Love.” With nine straight albums that made the Billboard charts, PPL is considered one of the leading bands of the country rock movement. Southern rock fans know well Atlanta Rhythm Section’s (ARS) 1978 breakthrough album Champagne Jam, which featured the hits “Imaginary Lover” and “I’m Not Gonna Let It Bother Me Tonight.” ARS followed that up with two more certified gold albums and seven additional Top 40 singles to cement their reputation as amazing songwriters and live performers. 4

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Ballroom Dance Lessons FEBRUARY 27; MARCH 5, 12, 19, 26; APRIL 2 $35 FOR SIX CLASSES

Michael W. Smith: FOREVER TOUR FEBRUARY 29 | 7:30 PM $79 | $59 | $49 | $25 Michael W. Smith has released new music regularly and performed around the world to sold-out crowds for the last 35+ years. During his storied career, he’s written and recorded over 36 No. 1 songs, been bestowed with three GRAMMY® Awards and 45 Dove Awards, one American Music Award, was inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame and has sold more than 15 million albums. In 2021, he released a re-envisioned live version of #1 highest-selling album of all time, Worship, in honor of its 20th anniversary. His critically acclaimed studio album A Million Lights and live worship album Surrounded have together become his 30th and 31st Top 10 hits on Billboard’s Top Christian Albums chart, more than any other solo artist in history.

The Irish Tenors: 25th Anniversary Tour MARCH 3 | 3:00 PM $69 | $59 | $49 | $39 The Irish Tenors’ powerful vocal line-up of Anthony Kearns, Ronan Tynan and Declan Kelly will touch the heart and stir the emotions, just in time for St. Patrick’s Day! The Irish Tenors have been the acknowledged Celtic music kings since they burst upon the scene during a 1998 TV special from Ireland and then their first US televised show, “Live from Ellis Island” with award-winning actor Martin Sheen as host. With 10 best-selling CDs to their credit, The Irish Tenors – along with The Three Tenors and Andrea Bocelli – have delighted audiences all over the world and are among the most successful acts in PBS history. luhrscenter.com

JOHNNY CASH: The Official Concert Experience MARCH 16 | 7:30 PM $59 | $49 | $45 | $35 Experience songs and stories from the “Man in Black” on the stage in a way that audiences haven’t seen or heard before. With video of Johnny from episodes of The Johnny Cash TV Show projected on a screen above the stage, a live band and singers will accompany him in perfect sync. This concert experience will showcase iconic performances from the TV show and highlight the spirit of the legend by revisiting some of his memorable words and anecdotes. Cash will perform some of his biggest hits, including “Folsom Prison Blues,” “Ring of Fire,” and “I Walk the Line,” and share stories of people he met along the way whose causes he championed – the working man from all walks of life.

Blippi: The Wonderful World Tour MARCH 24 | 2:00 PM $65 | $55 | $45 | $35 Blippi is coming to Shippensburg for the ultimate curiosity adventure in Blippi: The Wonderful World Tour! Dance, sing, and learn with Blippi and special guest Meekah as they discover what makes different cities unique and special. Will there be monster trucks, excavators, and garbage trucks galore? You bet! So, get ready to shake those wiggles out and OJ Twist your way through this brandnew musical party! © 2024 Moonbug

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Small Island Big Song MARCH 25 | 7:00 PM $25 | $15 (17 and under) A moving live concert experience combining music, dance, spoken word, and stunning projections to showcase unique oceanic grooves and soulful island ballads, while shining a light on the devastating effects of global warming on islands in the Pacific and Indian oceans. Framed against panoramic visuals, indigenous artists highlight a shared seafaring ancestry with interconnected musical traditions. These unique lineages mixed with their diverse contemporary styles—roots-reggae, beats, folk, and spokenword—establish a contemporary musical dialogue between cultures as far afield as Madagascar, Taiwan, Mauritius, Papua New Guinea, Tahiti, and Rapa Nui. Billboard describes Small Island Big Song as “one coherent jaw-dropping piece that is likely the first time these traditional instruments have been mixed together. The result is breathtaking.” This performance is appropriate for all ages.

Shippensburg University Wind Ensemble and Concert Band APRIL 7 | 3:00 PM FREE - NO TICKET REQUIRED

Shippensburg University Jazz Ensemble APRIL 15 | 7:00 PM FREE - NO TICKET REQUIRED luhrscenter.com

Shippensburg University Community Orchestra APRIL 21 | 3:00 PM FREE - NO TICKET REQUIRED Blue Danube Waltz, Johann Strauss Peer Gynt Suite, Edward Grieg Earth Etchings, Janet Peachey The Shippensburg University Community Orchestra invites you to celebrate Earth Day with music inspired by nature, including Mark Hartman works by Grieg and Strauss. Conductor Mark Hartman doubles as soloist on the Janet Peachey violin concerto, Earth Etchings, on his last concert as faculty at Shippensburg University.

The Piano Guys APRIL 23 | 7:30 PM $99 | $89 | $79 | $69 Since formally introducing themselves in 2011, The Piano Guys have released five studio albums, two Christmas releases, and a fan-favorite live album, earning six No. 1 debuts on Billboard’s Top Classical Albums chart and garnering an impressive two billion-plus global streams, over 1.6 billion YouTube views, and averaging nearly two million monthly listeners on Spotify alone. They have sold out concerts in almost every corner of the world and attracted a diehard audience of millions. The Piano Guys have appeared in The New York Times, Fast Company, BuzzFeed, Mashable, People, been featured on CBS Sunday Morning and performed on the TODAY Show, Good Morning America, and The Tonight Show.

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DINOSAUR WORLD LIVE APRIL 28 | 3:00 PM $39 | $35 | $30 Dare to experience the dangers and delights of Dinosaur World Live in this roar-some interactive show for all the family! Grab your compass and join our intrepid explorer across uncharted territories to discover a pre-historic world of astonishing (and remarkably life-like) dinosaurs. Meet a host of impressive creatures, including every child's favorite flesh-eating giant, the Tyrannosaurus rex, a Triceratops, a Giraffatitan, a Microraptor, and a Segnosaurus! Now an international smash hit, Dinosaur World Live is back by popular demand following its hugely successful 2022 US tour. A special meet and greet after the show offers all our brave explorers the chance to make a new dinosaur friend. Don’t miss this entertaining and mind-expanding jurassic adventure, live on stage. Book now before tickets become extinct!

Rick Thomas: Mansion of Dreams MAY 3 | 7:30 PM $59 | $49 | $45 | $39 Mansion of Dreams is the crowning achievement of Grand Illusionist Rick Thomas, one of the greatest and most successful illusionists in the world today. He has completed five world tours covering over 50 countries. From sold out performances at Caesars Colosseum, headlining the Sydney Opera House in Australia starring in Las Vegas for 15 straight years and astonishing audiences on Broadway, Rick Thomas continues to entertain millions of people across the world. Rick Thomas performs the most intriguing, innovative, and mindblowing grand illusions in the world with a style unlike any other magical entertainer. His stage presence is unmatched as he weaves stunning magic, comedy, beautiful animals, and exquisite dancers into a seamless spectacle. Mansion of Dreams is the finest theatrical magical production worldwide…and you can see it right here in Shippensburg!

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Benise – FIESTA! MAY 4 | 7:30 PM $69 | $59 | $45 | $35 Emmy Award-Winning Spanish guitar and dance spectacular! It’s one hot night as Benise, “The Prince of Spanish Guitar,” and his Emmy Award winning production come to town as part of his global tour. Armed with his Spanish guitar, Benise will take the audience on an unprecedented and epic adventure through Spanish Flamenco, Cuban Salsa, Brazilian Samba, Parisian Waltz, exotic drumming, and more! FIESTA! showcases songs from Benise’s seventh PBS special. Performing classic rock anthems from Led Zeppelin and AC/DC and fusing them with Spanish guitar and dance to bring a fierce intensity to these new interpretations. In addition, Benise adds his signature touch to classics such as “Ave Maria, “Moonlight Sonata,” and Vivaldi’s “Summer” from The Four Seasons.

The Guess Who JUNE 1 | 7:30 PM $69 | $59 | $49 | $39 The Guess Who is a legendary Canadian band who enjoyed chart topping hits in the late 60s and early 70s with an impressive catalogue of songs including “American Woman,” “These Eyes,” and “No Time.” During the course of its career, the band has released 11 studio albums, and charted 14 Top 40 hit singles, two of which went to number one in the United States. The Guess Who is best known internationally for its 1970 album, American Woman, which hit number one in Canada and number nine in the United States, with five other albums also hitting the top ten in Canada. Their fan base spans multiple generations. Very few bands have survived numerous member changes — let alone having smash hits with each lineup — but The Guess Who’s motto is “the music is the message.”

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Air Supply JUNE 8 | 7:30 PM $95 | $85 | $75 | $65 The trademark sound of Russell Hitchcock’s soaring tenor voice and Graham Russell’s simple yet majestic songs created a unique sound that would forever be known as Air Supply. They have had worldwide success with the major hits “All Out of Love”, “Make Love Out of Nothing At All”, “Lost In Love”, “Here I am”, “The One That You Love” and many more. The albums Lost in Love, The One That You Love, Now & Forever, and The Greatest Hits sold in excess of 20 million copies. “Lost in Love” was named Song of the Year in 1980, and, with the other singles, sold more than 10 million copies. Air Supply continues to delight audiences around the world.

SHIPPENSBURG FESTIVAL SERIES

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COMING SUMMER 2024! The Shippensburg Festival typically

takes place in July with a series of classical concerts performed by the Shippensburg Festival Orchestra, a group of professional musicians pulled from major symphonies from Baltimore to Pittsburgh, under the baton of a prominent guest conductor. Join the Luhrs Center mailing list or keep an eye on luhrscenter.com for 2024 Shippensburg Festival Celebration Series announcements!

Pennsylvania Gospel Music Festival AUGUST 30–SEPTEMBER 1 $139 | $109 | $99 | $89 This three-day, four-session event will feature some of gospel music’s best known artists. The Booth Brothers, Legacy Five, The Erwins, Poet Voices, The Kramers, Joseph Habedank, The Hoppers, comedian Mark Lowry, and many more will keep crowds captivated all weekend long! (Tickets to individual events available $45/$25).

AUGUST 30 | 7:00 PM Booth Brothers Mark Lowry The Erwins

AUGUST 31 | 2:00 PM The Inspirations The Kramers Poet Voices

AUGUST 31 | 7:00 PM Greater Vision Chosen Road The Hoppers

SEPTEMBER 1 | 3:00 PM Legacy Five Joseph Habedank Jeff and Sheri Easter

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SEATING CHART

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SEAT NUMBERS ◂ 112 - 101 ▸

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◂ 38- -101 1▸ ▸ ◂ 113

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