Lee Rocker, Olivia Newton-John, MAMMA MIA & More Added to 90th Season of WOW at the State Theatre

By: Nov. 15, 2016
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The State Theatre in Easton announces seven new shows for the 2016- 2017 Season, the 90th year of WOW at the historic theatre.

Tickets for these new shows will go on sale to State Theatre Members Wednesday, November 30 at 10 AM, to the public on Wednesday, December 7th. During Members Only sales, there will be a 10 ticket limit per Member per performance.

State Theatre Memberships can be purchased at any time and begin at $75 for one year. As a non-profit organization, State Theatre membership contributions are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law. Tickets and Memberships can be purchased at the State Theatre Box Office, 453 Northampton Street, Easton, by calling 1-800-999-STATE, 610-252-3132 or online at www.statetheatre.org. Fees apply.

Lee Rocker

Founding Member of The Stray Cats

Friday, February 3 7:30 PM

Grammy-nominated slap bass player and Bass Player Hall of Famer, Lee Rocker is an original founder (with Brian Setzer) of The Stray Cats, who sold 10+ million records, earned 23 gold and platinum records, were music video pioneers of the MTV generation, and secured their place in rock 'n roll history with "Stray Cat Strut", "Sexy and Seventeen" and "Rock this Town" (cited by The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as one of the 500 most important songs in Rock). From the cover of the Rolling Stone magazine, to appearing on Saturday Night Live, to headlining the US Festival, touring with the Rolling Stones and starring in the Broadway show Million Dollar Quartet, Lee Rocker has seen and done it all! $36/$26 Sponsored by 999 The Hawk

THE NAKED MAGICIANS

Saturday, February 18 7:30 PM

With sold out shows and rave reviews across the world including London's West End, United States, Canada, Asia, Australia and New Zealand the worlds naughtiest and funniest magic show, THE NAKED MAGICIANS features magic, mirth and more than a touch of mayhem as these two hot and hilarious magicians say abracadabra and take magic to a whole new level. Left without sleeves or pockets, their saucy magic is baffling and entertaining, bringing a new meaning to "now you see it". This boisterous R-rated magic show, strips away the top hats and capes, promising full frontal illusions. Good magicians don't need sleeves and great magicians don't need pants. This show proves just that! For a very cheeky night out purchase VIP tickets which include a premium seat, photo opportunity and meet and greet with The Naked Magicians.

$55 (w/VIP M&G)/$35/$25

Mature Audiences 18+ only. Includes coarse language, sexual references and nudity... get ready to have some fun!

Sponsored by 999 The Hawk

Olivia Newton-John

Thursday, April 13 7:30 PM

The iconic songstress returns to the State Theatre with all her greatest hits and tracks

from her latest album. Olivia Newton-John's appeal is timeless, with such memorable songs as

"I Honestly Love You," "Physical," "Magic," "Suddenly," "Have You Never Been Mellow" and soundtrack hits like "Hopeless Devoted To You," "You're The One That I Want" and "Xanadu."

$67/$57

CO-OP BOP

Presented in partnership with PA Jazz in the Acopian Ballroom

Saturday, April 15 7:30 PM

Co-Op Bop has been performing together for over six decades and have built an extensive library of original compositions and arrangements of American standards. Four of the six members of Co-op Bop have been honored as PA Jazz Artist of the Year. Their recent CD released by Minsi Ridge records, has been garnering rave reviews and a tour of Europe is in the works for the coming summer.

In keeping with their education mission, PAJAZZ produces their popular Jazz Idol program and presents their annual jazz awards every spring, including their most anticipated award, Artist of the Year, honoring a prominent regional jazz artist that best exemplifies excellence in jazz performance and education.

$21 Benefits the FREDDY Awards Program

HYPNOHYPE

Friday, April 21 7:30 PM

Fast-paced and action-packed, HYPNOHYPE is a high-energy, comedy hypnosis show. Hilariously written by Colin Mochrie (from Whose Line is it Anyway?), the show stars Master Hypnotist Asad Mecci, whose jaw-dropping performances have captivated audiences worldwide. He has performed in front of over 1.5 million people live and millions more through mass media. You might have seen Mecci on Entertainment Tonight, MTV," and HGTV - and now live! The most spectacular show you will never remember!

$25

Sponsored by The Morning Call

MAMMA MIA!

Wednesday, July 12 & Thursday, July 13 7:30 PM

Mamma Mia! is the ultimate feel-good show that has audiences coming back again and again to relive the thrill. Now it's your turn to have the time of your life at this smash-hit musical that combines ABBA's greatest hits, including "Dancing Queen," "S.O.S.," "Super Trouper," "Take A Chance on Me" and "The Winner Takes It All," with an enchanting tale of love, laughter and friendship. Whether it's your first visit or your fourteenth, see the show that has the whole world coming back for more, because every time feels like the first time at Mamma Mia!

$65/$59

Sponsored by RCN, M&T Bank, The Morning Call, and WLEV. Part of the Butz Celebrates Broadway Series and the Bazzini Supports the Arts Series.

Colin Mochrie & Brad Sherwood

The Scared Scriptless Tour

Saturday, Nov 18 8 PM

Armed with nothing but their sharp wit, comedians Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood take to the live stage to create hilarious and original scenes in their two-man show. Known by TV audiences for their work on Whose Line is it Anyway?, Colin & Brad improvise new material every night from audience suggestions and participation. "Interactive" in every sense of the word, Colin & Brad will take the audience on a comedic high-wire act... just like a live version of Whose Line! Get ready for a night of non-stop laughter for all ages! Learn more at colinandbradshow.com.

$47/$42 Sponsored by 999 The Hawk

Photo By Denise Truscello



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