The Gettysburg College Jazz Ensemble (Amanda Heim, director) will be joined by vocal ensemble Camerata (Susan Hochmiller, director), for a concert featuring Big Band classics from the 20th century. With titles by great American composers including Duke Ellington, Billy Strayhorn, Henry Mancini, Sammy Nestico, and George Gershwin, among others — come out and enjoy an evening of …
The Sunderman Conservatory Symphony Orchestra will be “Celebrating a Century of Rhapsody in Blue” at the Majestic Theater on April 5th, 2024, at 8:00 p.m. In addition to Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue, the ensemble will also be performing Copland’s Outdoor Overture, Bernstein’s Dances from West Side Story, and Still’s The Far West from The American …
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Acclaimed blues guitarist Corey Harris headlines the first-annual public concert in the Ann McIlhenny Harward Program for Culture and Music at Gettysburg College. This solo acoustic performance explores the role of the blues in the Black radical tradition. The performance will be followed by a live discussion with Corey Harris. Tickets are free, but are …
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Although The Kings Of Queen was only established in 2021, they have received a ton of attention as it is clear to all who have seen them perform live that they are one of the very few elite Queen tributes. Lead vocalist Emo Alaeddin’s vocal tone and range are unparalleled. Blessed with an abundance of …
Affectionately known as The Trocks, this company of professional male dancers performs the full range of the ballet and modern dance repertoire, including classical and original works in faithful renditions of the manners and conceits of those dance styles. The comedy is achieved by incorporating and exaggerating the foibles, accidents, and underlying incongruities of serious …
Get ready for the ultimate playdate – 65 million years in the making – as Erth’s Dinosaur Zoo Live guides your family on a breathtaking tour that begins in pre-historic Australia. You’ll observe, meet, and interact with an eye-popping collection of amazingly life-like dinosaurs and other creatures presented in a theatrical performance that will thrill …
Dancing With the Local Stars is an annual amateur dancing competition featuring local “stars,” members of the Adams County community whose friends and supporters come out to cheer them on and vote for them as this year’s winner. The event benefits the YWCA Gettysburg & Adams County, and the Adams County Arts Council.
A multi-talented company of actors, singers and dancers bring Dickens’ tale to life with warmth, music and laughter. A Christmas Carol, adapted by Wil Love and Carl Schurr, evokes the true magic of the holiday season and is entertainment for the entire family. Join us in continuing this holiday tradition. God bless us, everyone. Group and School …
Presented by DSP Shows. With Special Guest Half Gringa Iron & Wine is the musical project of singer-songwriter Sam Beam. Born and raised in South Carolina, Beam was teaching film when his home recorded debut, The Creek Drank the Cradle, was released on Sub Pop records in 2002. Garnering both critical and popular acclaim, Beam was vaulted …
The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain has stumbled upon international and critical acclaim as the most entertaining pluckers. Dancing somewhere between sincerity and in-sanity; punk rock sensibilities and restrained British humor; the not-too-silly and the not- too-serious, a 37-year-long career has taken them to Carnegie Hall, Glastonbury festival, the North Pole, and from China to …
“One evening, after thinking it over for some time, Harold decided to go for a walk in the moonlight.” So begins Enchantment Theatre Company’s new live theatrical production, The Adventures of Harold and the Purple Crayon, based on the seven delightful picture books by Crockett Johnson that follow the zany adventures of an inventive young …
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A fusion of Ireland’s vibrant and longstanding dance-form and elements of American innovation, Trinity Irish Dance Company dazzles audiences with its hard-driving percussive power, lightning-fast agility, and aerial grace. Minutes into watching the awe-inspiring precision of its dancers, the company expands whatever notions you may have about Irish dance, revealing its limitless possibilities through a …
Lucy Loves Desi: A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Sitcom is the hilarious and true story behind one of America’s most beloved TV comedies. Playwright Gregg Oppenheimer – son of I Love Lucy creator Jess Oppenheimer – spins this witty, fast -paced tale of Lucy and Desi’s battles with CBS over the …
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The Reduced Shakespeare Company in The Complete History of Comedy (abridged) Written and directed by Reed Martin and Austin Tichenor They’ve skewered history, the Bible and the world’s most celebrated playwright. Now, the Reduced Shakespeare Company tackles the subject it was born to reduce. From the high-brow to the low, The Complete History of Comedy (abridged) covers …
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Ken Burns has been making documentary films about America’s history and its people for over forty years. Since the Academy Award-nominated Brooklyn Bridge in 1981, Ken has gone on to direct and produce some of the most acclaimed historical documentaries about war, racism, and presidential leadership. Ken Burns comes to Gettysburg for the first ever festival dedicated …
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Now enjoying its third season in Gettysburg, Mountainfilm on Tour is an evening of adventure-packed, culturally rich, and inspiring documentary short films curated from the annual Mountainfilm festival held each May in Telluride, Colorado. Films explore themes connected to Mountainfilm’s mission to use the power of film, art and ideas to inspire audiences to create …
Enjoy “Classic Movies” on the Big Screen in our beautifully restored, historic theater! Make Wednesday nights your special night. Metered parking is available at the Gettysburg Borough Parking Garage in Race Horse Alley as well as along Carlisle Street. Free parking is available at Gettysburg College’s Constitution Lot. July 13: Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988) July 20: The …
Enjoy “Classic Movies” on the Big Screen in our beautifully restored, historic theater! Make Wednesday nights your special night. Metered parking is available at the Gettysburg Borough Parking Garage in Race Horse Alley as well as along Carlisle Street. Free parking is available at Gettysburg College’s Constitution Lot. July 13: Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988) July 20: The …
Enjoy “Classic Movies” on the Big Screen in our beautifully restored, historic theater! Make Wednesday nights your special night. Metered parking is available at the Gettysburg Borough Parking Garage in Race Horse Alley as well as along Carlisle Street. Free parking is available at Gettysburg College’s Constitution Lot. July 13: Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988) July 20: The …
Enjoy “Classic Movies” on the Big Screen in our beautifully restored, historic theater! Make Wednesday nights your special night. Metered parking is available at the Gettysburg Borough Parking Garage in Race Horse Alley as well as along Carlisle Street. Free parking is available at Gettysburg College’s Constitution Lot. July 13: Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988) July 20: The …
Enjoy “Classic Movies” on the Big Screen in our beautifully restored, historic theater! Make Wednesday nights your special night. Metered parking is available at the Gettysburg Borough Parking Garage in Race Horse Alley as well as along Carlisle Street. Free parking is available at Gettysburg College’s Constitution Lot. July 13: Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988) July 20: The …
Enjoy “Classic Movies” on the Big Screen in our beautifully restored, historic theater! Make Wednesday nights your special night. Metered parking is available at the Gettysburg Borough Parking Garage in Race Horse Alley as well as along Carlisle Street. Free parking is available at Gettysburg College’s Constitution Lot. July 13: Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988) July 20: The …
Enjoy “Classic Movies” on the Big Screen in our beautifully restored, historic theater! Make Wednesday nights your special night. Metered parking is available at the Gettysburg Borough Parking Garage in Race Horse Alley as well as along Carlisle Street. Free parking is available at Gettysburg College’s Constitution Lot. July 13: Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988) July 20: The …
When Australian composer Brett Dean’s Hamlet had its world premiere at the Glyndebourne Festival in 2017, The Guardian declared, “New opera doesn’t often get to sound this good … Shakespeare offers a gauntlet to composers that shouldn’t always be picked up, but Dean’s Hamlet rises to the challenge.” Now, this riveting contemporary masterpiece arrives at …
In recent seasons, soprano Nadine Sierra has brought down the house at the Met with virtuosic vocalism and captivating stage presence as Gilda in Rigoletto, Susanna in Le Nozze di Figaro, and Ilia in Idomeneo. Now, she takes on one of the repertory’s most formidable and storied roles, the haunted heroine of Lucia di Lammermoor, …
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Two of today’s most thrilling voices share the title role of the legendary cold-hearted princess: Christine Goerke, the Met’s reigning dramatic soprano, and superstar Anna Netrebko, making her long-awaited Met role debut after providing a hair-raising preview in 2019’s New Year’s Eve Gala. Tenors Yusif Eyvazov and Yonghoon Lee trade off as the bold prince …
As the redheaded child of exhausted parents, humorist, storyteller, singer and songwriter Kim Weitkamp grew up enjoying the role of the middle child. Allowed to roam free in the heart of Amish Country, her imagination was ripened by a life lived outdoors. She wrote and performed plays and pageants for her family, did impersonations and …
As the redheaded child of exhausted parents, humorist, storyteller, singer and songwriter Kim Weitkamp grew up enjoying the role of the middle child. Allowed to roam free in the heart of Amish Country, her imagination was ripened by a life lived outdoors. She wrote and performed plays and pageants for her family, did impersonations and …
Four women at a lingerie sale have nothing in common but a black lace bra AND memory loss, hot flashes, night sweats, not enough sex, too much sex and more! This hilarious musical parody set to classic tunes from the ‘60s, ‘70s and ‘80s will have you cheering and dancing in the aisles! See what …
For the first time in company history, the Met presents the original five-act French version of Verdi’s epic opera of doomed love among royalty, set against the backdrop of the Spanish Inquisition. Yannick Nézet-Séguin leads a world-beating cast of opera’s leading lights, including tenor Matthew Polenzani in the title role, soprano Sonya Yoncheva as Élisabeth …
Colin Mochrie (of Whose Line is it Anyway?) presents HYPROV: Improv under Hypnosis From the brilliant minds of improv legend Colin Mochrie and master hypnotist Asad Mecci comes a brand new, mind-blowing, jaw-dropping, slide-splitting show where 20 volunteers from the audience are hypnotized on stage, then whittled down to five of the best who do …
The exhilarating soprano Lise Davidsen brings one of her signature roles to the Met for the first time as the mythological Greek heroine of Strauss’s enchanting masterpiece. The outstanding cast also features mezzo-soprano Isabel Leonard as the Composer of the opera-within-an-opera around which the plot revolves, with soprano Brenda Rae as the spirited Zerbinetta, tenor …
An America’s Got Talent finalist, Catapult is a magical production that features incredible dancers who work behind a screen to create shadow silhouettes of shapes from the world around us. Be amazed as you watch their bodies transform into a mountain, an elephant, a dragon, even a helicopter! You’ll never figure out how they do …
Maverick Modigliani Marking the centenary of the death of Amedeo Modigliani (1884-1920), this documentary feature is the story of a remarkable talent that transcended stereotypes. From his origins in Livorno, Italy to the Paris of Picasso and Brancusi that became the center of modernity, to his love for his wife and frequent subject of his …
L.A. Theatre Works presents Lucy Loves Desi: A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Sitcom Lucy Loves Desi: A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Sitcom is the hilarious and true story behind one of America’s most beloved TV comedies. Playwright Gregg Oppenheimer—son of I Love Lucy creator Jess Oppenheimer—spins this …
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With a legendary career spanning several generations and a multitude of genres, Aretha Franklin truly earned her title, “The Queen of Soul.” Wrought in the Baptist congregations of Detroit, Franklin’s expressive and powerful vocals, propelled her to international stardom. Musician, vocalist, and composer Damien Sneed (star of Gettysburg’s 2020 Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration) toured …
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Exhibition on Screen: The Danish Collector - Delacroix to Gauguin For many years, no-one was interested in the art of the Impressionists. Artists like Monet, Degas, and Renoir were vilified, attacked, and left penniless as a result. Then something remarkable happened. A new breed of collectors emerged, and before long, they were battling to acquire …
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The Met rings in the new year with the gala premiere of a bold new take on Verdi’s timeless tragedy from Bartlett Sher. The Tony Award–winning director resets the opera’s action in 1920s Europe, with Art Deco sets by Michael Yeargan and elegant costumes by Catherine Zuber, themselves boasting a combined eight Tony Awards. Baritone …
Back by popular demand! Experience a selection of culturally rich, adventure-packed and inspiring documentary films curated from Telluride’s annual Mountainfilm festival. These short films seek to use the power of cinema, art and ideas to inspire audiences to create a better world. Rated PG-13 for language and thematic content.
The Adams County Arts Council presents - Dancing With The Local Stars! Save the date: January 14, 2022 7:00 PM EST
Continuing a treasured holiday tradition, the Met presents a new installment in its series of abridged opera adaptations for family audiences. Laurent Pelly’s storybook staging of Massenet’s Cendrillon, a hit of the 2017–18 season, is presented with an all-new English translation in an abridged 90 minutes, with mezzo-soprano Isabel Leonard as its rags-to-riches princess. Maestro …
The classic Totem Pole Playhouse adaptation of Charles Dickens A Christmas Carol returns to the Majestic Theater in December 2021. A multi-talented company of actors, singers and dancers bring Dickens’ tale to life with warmth, music and laughter. A Christmas Carol evokes the true magic of the Holiday Season and is entertainment for the entire …
The Gettysburg College Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Dr. César Leal, forms the core of the orchestral program at the Sunderman Conservatory at Gettysburg College. The orchestra performs a wide variety of works that reflect both the high performance standards at the Sunderman Conservatory and the orchestra’s place within the broader liberal arts community of Gettysburg …
The ancient Greek myth of Orpheus, who attempts to harness the power of music to rescue his beloved Eurydice from the underworld, has inspired composers since opera’s earliest days. Rising American composer Matthew Aucoin now carries that tradition into the 21st century with a captivating new take on the story—a product of the Met’s commissioning …
Bolshoi Ballet in Cinema is an initiative to bring world-class ballet, direct from the legendary Bolshoi Theatre in Moscow, exclusively to cinema audiences around the world. In Imperial Rome led by Crassus, Spartacus and his wife Phrygia are reduced to slavery and are separated by slave dealers. His love for her and his desire for …
The Brothers Grimm hit the stage with an epic fairytale about wishes, family, and the choices we make. Music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim; Book by James Lapine. Directed by Christopher Kauffman. Presented by Gettysburg College’s Department of Theatre Arts and the Sunderman Conservatory of Music.
DSP Shows Presents: Gordon Lightfoot - 80 Years Strong Tour This show has been rescheduled from June 22, 2021. Tickets already purchased will be honored at this new performance date. Refunds available at boxofficeinfo@gettysburg.edu or (717) 337-8204. After 50 active years of hit song making and international album sales well into the multi-millions, it's safe …
Rich Little is a master mimic of more than 200 voices, and a show business legend who has appeared on TV variety shows hosted by Johnny Carson, Ed Sullivan, as well as Laugh-In, and Hollywood Squares. A professed classic movie buff, Little is particularly fond of doing Jimmy Stewart, Jack Lemmon, Alfred Hitchcock, John Wayne …
DSP Shows Presents Tommy Emmanuel, CGP Anytime you talk to any of Tommy Emmanuel's fans, whether musicians or civilians, invariably they will speak of not one but two qualities that define his greatness. The first, predictably, is his extraordinary guitar playing. Considered by those in the know to be among this planet's greatest guitarists, his …
Celebrate Gettysburg College’s Homecoming Weekend ’21 with The Jazz Tributaries Project, featuring the premiere of Axiom Asunder Redux, a cornucopia of music ranging from spirituals and blues to bebop and soul jazz, composed and conducted by Buzz Jones. Features performers include The Essence of Joy Alumni Singers, led by founder and director Dr. Anthony T. …
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Celebrate the Majestic Theater's return to live performance with Skerryvore! Twice winners of Scotland's Traditional Music Live Act of the Year Award (2016 & 2011), Skerryvore create a unique fusion of folk, rock and pop that represents all the different personalities and upbringing of the band members who each hail from different regions of Scotland. …
Enjoy "Classic Movies" on the Big Screen in our beautifully restored, historic theater! Make Wednesday nights your special night. Summer Classic Movies 2021 June 2: Superman, The Movie (1978) June 9: The Court Jester (1955) June 16: Amistad (1997) June 23: National Lampoon's Vacation (1983) June 30: Annie (1982) July 7: Christmas in July (1940) …
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