Riverdance, Yanni Added To State Theater Lineup

The State Theatre in Easton announces 8 new shows to the 2012 Season.

Tickets for these new shows will go on sale to State Theatre Members Thursday, December 1 at 10 AM, to the public on Thursday, December 8th. During Members Only sales, there will be a 6 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.

THE MOODY BLUES (Saturday, April 7, 8 PM, $125/$105/$95) The Moody Blues have sold in excess of 70 million albums worldwide and have been awarded an astonishing 14 platinum and gold discs. Their incredible roster of hits has generated No. 1, Top 5, Top 10, Top 20, Top 40, Multi-Platinum, Platinum and Gold albums and singles. The band has sold out tours on a consistent basis over the course of several decades, making them one of the all-time best-selling album and top-grossing touring bands in existence. In July, the Moody Blues released Icon and Icon 2 -- single disc and double disc formats - that include The Moody Blues' legendary hits and fan favorites from their 14 studio albums that have spanned more than 35 years of groundbreaking music. The band's "Nights In White Satin" originally released in 1967 from their landmark "Days Of Future Passed" album, recently landed at #2 on the UK Rock Chart, and at #27 on the BBC Radio 1 chart, making it the fourth time that "Nights" has charted in its 40-plus year history. The song's resurgence ignited from a recent cover performance by Matt Cardle, winner of Simon Cowell's hit UK show "The X Factor."
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RIVERDANCE Farewell Tour (Wednesday, April 11, 8 PM $60/$55) Now in its 17th phenomenal year, RIVERDANCE, the internationally acclaimed celebration of Irish music, song and dance has touched the hearts of millions around the world."An explosion of sight and sound that simply takes your breath away," cheers the Chicago Tribune. "A family evening unlike anything else!" declares The London Times. Discover why nothing in the world compares to the original! Whether it's your first time or your fifth, there is no better time to share the magic of Riverdance with your family.
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PEACHERINE RAGTIME ORCHESTRA An Afternoon with Chaplin & Keaton (Sunday, April 22, 8 PM $10.85) Silent films return to the historic State Theatre in Easton! Relive the hilarious comedy of Charlie Chaplin in "Behind The Screen" and Buster Keaton in "The Playhouse". Accompanying the films will be the Peacherine Ragtime Orchestra, one of the best ragtime orchestras in the world! After the films, join the orchestra for a journey through waltzes, marches, rags, two steps, and more! It's the perfect event for the whole family!

Marie Osmond (Saturday, June 2, 8 PM, $70/$65) Marie Osmond has recorded over 30 albums, many of them gold records, and received a Country Music Association's "Vocal Duo of the Year" Award. Marie recorded "Paper Roses" at age twelve, making history as the youngest female artist to have her debut record go to #1 on the charts, followed by a Grammy nomination. An additional historic "first," Marie became the youngest-ever host of a national television variety show, The Donny & Marie Show (1976-81). Marie currently performs five nights a week to sold-out crowds and great reviews in Las Vegas with her brother, Donny - a reunion that has also resulted in the 2010 recording, "Donny & Marie." Sponsored by N. Pugliese, Inc.

BOBBY VINTON (Saturday, June 9, 8 PM, $45/$40)
Bobby Vinton has been called "the most successful love singer of the 'Rock-Era'" by Billboard Magazine. His impressive list of hits includes renowned love songs such as: ROSES ARE RED, BLUE VELVET, MR. LONELY, MY MELODY OF LOVE and many more. The "Total Entertainer" pulls out all the stops in this full-stage musical gala.

YANNI (Wednesday, June 27, 8 PM, $85/$80) After an extensive World Tour, Yanni returns to the USA and Canada with an all new show. Fans will witness Yanni and his world class musicians as they take the stage to perform his greatest instrumental hits made famous in his shows from The Acropolis in Greece, The Taj Mahal in India, The Forbidden City in China and The Royal Albert Hall in England. The live show will feature some of the music from Yanni's new album "Truth of Touch," which is the composer's first album of original studio music in almost a decade. This is Yanni returning to his roots with a live performance that will deliver old and new fans the very best of Yanni and his music. Come hear the music that touches the world.

50'S DANCE PARTY A Celebration of Buddy Holly, Big Bopper and Richie Valens (Saturday, July 14, 8 PM, $30/$25) John Mueller's 50's Dance Party is the official live and authentic re-creation of Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and the Big Bopper's final tour. The concert features all the hit songs of the 50's era including That'll Be The Day, Peggy Sue, Oh, Boy, Rave on, La Bamba, Chantilly Lace, and many, many more. Featuring the critically acclaimed John Mueller as Buddy Holly, Big Bopper's son Jay P. Richardson Jr. playing his father and Ray Anthony as Ritchie Valens. "A dead-on re-creation of the '59 show."

Mrs. HoneY B'S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MARRIAGE Starring Maripat Donovan, the creator of Late Nite Catechism (Saturday, November 10, 8 PM, $35/$30) From the creator and star of Late Nite Catechism and the producer of Tony N' Tina's Wedding, comes a new hilarious interactive comedy. Maripat Donovan is Mrs. Honey Buczkowski, the charming and quick-witted Mrs. Honey B, a self-proclaimed expert on living the good life, and all that it encompasses. In this "class", she will be sharing her best relationship advice - in-laws, bathroom habits, sex...nothing is off limits. Married? Single? If you're in a relationship or would like to be someday, you'll laugh-out loud as Mrs. Honey B. guides you through her home-spun advice for a happy love life. Couples counseling has never been more fun!