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2026 WINTER/SPRING CALENDAR WINTER DANCE PARTY FEB 5 | 7:00 PM

BALLROOM DANCE LESSONS APR 13, 20, 27; MAY 4, 11, 18

PUPPY PALS LIVE FEB 7 | 1:00 PM & 5:00 PM

SHIPPENSBURG UNIVERSITY COMMUNITY ORCHESTRA APR 19 | 3:00 PM

ALWAYS...PATSY CLINE FEB 22 | 3:00 PM WIZARD OF OZ ON ICE FEB 26 | 7:00 PM

THE TEXAS TENORS MAR 1 | 7:00 PM TAIKOPROJECT MAR 5 | 7:30 PM BLUE MAN GROUP MAR 10 & 11 | 7:30 PM

BORED TEACHERS COMEDY TOUR APR 24 | 7:30 PM UNITED STATES NAVY CONCERT BAND APR 26 | 3:00 PM

YACHT ROCK GOLD EXPERIENCE MAY 30 | 7:30 PM

THE MAGIC SCHOOL BUS: LOST IN THE SOLAR SYSTEM MAR 14 | 11:00 AM & 3:00 PM

THE RALEIGH RINGERS JUN 27 | 7:00 PM

SHIPPENSBURG UNIVERSITY WIND ENSEMBLE AND CONCERT BAND MAR 29 | 3:00 PM

SHIPPENSBURG FESTIVAL CELEBRATION SERIES

SHIPPENSBURG UNIVERSITY JAZZ ENSEMBLE APR 6 | 7:00 PM SHIPPENSBURG UNIVERSITY PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE APR 7 | 7:00 PM CIRCLE OF FRIENDS GALA APR 11 | 5:30 PM TRISHA YEARWOOD APR 11 | 7:30 PM

AN EVENING WITH LEA SALONGA JUL 16 | 7:00 PM STAR WARS: THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK IN CONCERT JUL 18 | 7:00 PM

PENNSYLVANIA GOSPEL MUSIC FESTIVAL SEPT 4-6

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Winter Dance Party FEBRUARY 5 | 7:00 PM $49 | $39 | $35 | $30 John Mueller’s Winter Dance Party® is the official live and authentic re-creation of Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and the Big Bopper’s final tour, and the only show endorsed by the Holly, Valens, and Richardson estates. Each live concert performance includes over two hours of unbridled, high voltage entertainment featuring all the hit songs of the 50’s era: “That’ll Be The Day,” “Peggy Sue,” “Oh, Boy,” “Rave on,” “La Bamba, “Chantilly Lace,” and many more. The Winter Dance Party® show has performed in front of over two million people on national TV for the Jerry Lewis Telethon, has toured extensively throughout the United States and most recently featured at the Rock n' Roll Hall of Fame along with John Mellencamp, Marshall Crenshaw, and others.

Puppy Pals Live FEBRUARY 7 | 1:00 PM & 5:00 PM $35 | $25 ($20 for ages 17 and under) As seen on America’s Got Talent, Puppy Pals Live is a family fun actionpacked show where adopted and rescued dogs perform spectacular stunts and breathtaking feats. Watch as Puppy Pals Live leads the puppies and audience through challenging and comical tricks as the pooches show everyone who is really boss! Full of canine stunts and laugh-out-loud canine comedy it is no surprise this show has been a hit all over the USA! luhrscenter.com

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Always... Patsy Cline FEBRUARY 22 | 3:00 PM $59 | $49 | $39 “…a loving testament not only to the everlasting bonds of friendship but also a moving tribute to one of the most iconic voices of the 20th century.” —AroundtheTownChicago.com Always…Patsy Cline is more than a tribute to Patsy who died tragically at age 30 in a plane crash in 1963. Based on true events, it gives you an inside look at her personal life through her enduring friendship with an adoring fan—a friendship that started in a Texas honky-tonk in 1961 and continued until Patsy’s death. This musical play, complete with down-home country humor, true emotion and even some audience participation, includes many of Patsy’s unforgettable hits such as “Crazy”, “I Fall to Pieces”, “Sweet Dreams,” and “Walking After Midnight”—27 songs in all. Starring Hee Haw’s Misty Rowe as Louise and Cindy Summers as Patsy Cline.

Wizard of Oz On Ice FEBRUARY 26 | 7:00 PM $49 | $39 | $35 | $29 Set upon a normal stage transformed with Ice Creative Entertainment’s world-renowned synthetic ice surface, Wizard of Oz On Ice takes the audience on a thrilling journey through the magical land of Oz like never before. Watch as Dorothy and her companions glide effortlessly across the ice, weaving through stunning sets, and dazzling special effects that bring the beloved story to life in breathtaking detail. From the moment the curtain rises, audiences are transported to the whimsical world of Oz, where they encounter familiar characters like the Scarecrow, Tin Man, and Cowardly Lion, each brought to life with captivating choreography and dazzling costumes. But the magic doesn’t stop there–Wizard of Oz On Ice is an interactive experience like no other, inviting audience members to join in the adventure and become part of the spectacle themselves.

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The Texas Tenors: Live In Concert MARCH 1 | 7:00 PM $65 | $55 | $45 | $35 The Texas Tenors are the most successful music group and third highest selling artist in the history of America’s Got Talent! Since appearing on the series in 2009, JC, Marcus, and John have performed over 2,000 concerts, recorded five studio albums, produced two PBS Specials, and have written two hit children’s books earning them impressive recognition including three Emmy Awards, The Gelett Burgess Award for Excellence in Children’s Literature, and the distinction of being Billboard Magazine’s #10 Classical Artist in the World. The tenors’ most recent albums “Outside the Lines,” “Rise,” and “A Collection of Broadway and American Classics” all debuted at #1 on the Billboard Charts. These classically trained, versatile tenors were recently honored to be included among the top 50 acts in the world, the only vocal group from the United States invited to appear on NBC’s America’s Got Talent: The Champions, and are filled with pride to be inducted into the Texas Country Music Hall of Fame.

TAIKOPROJECT MARCH 5 | 7:30 PM $39 | $35 | $30 | $29 TAIKOPROJECT has astonished audiences worldwide since 2000 with their unique blend of traditional taiko and innovative aesthetics. Percussive power, dynamic music, and graceful choreography work together to weave a gorgeous narrative you’ll have to see (and hear) to believe! TAIKOPROJECT’s powerful drumming unites ancient Japanese tradition with 21st century American innovation to create a riot of movement and thundering rhythm. It’s been called a tsunami of sound but this highly charged ensemble is so much more. This show will ignite all of your senses with a spell-binding mix of music, theater and precision. The group received international acclaim when it became the first American ensemble to win the prestigious Tokyo International Taiko Contest. Since then, it’s wowed audiences at the Academy Awards and the GRAMMYS with its grace, energy, and passion.

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Blue Man Group MARCH 10 & 11 | 7:30 PM $125 | $99 | $79 | $59 | $49 Dive into the thrilling Blue Man Group experience – a blend of captivating music, interactive art, and audience engagement. Blue Man Group creates a fun, disruptive, and out of the ordinary atmosphere that exhilarates the senses and uplifts spirits for audiences of all ages. Join over 50 million fans who’ve experienced the magic of Blue Man Group across the world! Accessible and appropriate for all ages.

The Magic School Bus: Lost in the Solar System MARCH 14 | 11:00 AM & 3:00 PM ADULTS: $30 | $25 YOUTH (17 & UNDER): $25 | $20 When the class gets lost on the way to the planetarium, Ms. Frizzle saves the day by blasting into outer space for an epic interplanetary field trip! But when rivalries both old and new threaten to tear the students apart, our young heroes must learn to pull together or risk getting forever lost in the solar system. Hop on The Magic School Bus for a ride in this new musical adaptation based on the original book series published by Scholastic. Approximate Running Time: 60 minutes Recommended Ages: Grades K-5


Trisha Yearwood The Mirror Tour Acoustic APRIL 11 | 7:30 PM $109 | $89 | $79 | $69 Three-time GRAMMY® winner Trisha Yearwood returns to the stage to celebrate the release of her acclaimed new album, The Mirror. She’s joined by friends and fellow songwriters Leslie Satcher and Bridgette Tatum for an intimate acoustic evening of stories and songs. With her powerful voice and heartfelt storytelling, Trisha brings The Mirror to life alongside the timeless hits that have defined her career.

Circle of Friends Gala APRIL 11 | 5:30 PM Become a qualifying Circle of Friends donor at the $500 level or above and take part in our gala celebration by contacting the Shippensburg University Foundation at (717) 477–1377. Following this year's Circle of Friends Gala, enjoy a performance by Trisha Yearwood.* *Please note, tickets to Trisha Yearwood are not included with Gala admission and are sold separately.

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Ballroom Dance Lessons APRIL 13, 20, 27; MAY 4, 11, 18 5:30 PM (beginner) | 6:30 PM (advanced) $35 FOR SIX CLASSES Ballroom dance continues trending and entertaining audiences on television. Now you can learn some ballroom dance steps! It’s a great form of exercise for all ages and a lifelong skill that can provide years of enjoyment. Seasoned dance instructor, Frank Hancock, will have you learning popular dance moves in the inspirational setting of the Luhrs Center stage in no time. Learn the basics as a beginner. Beginners will learn the Tango, Cha Cha, Swing, and Foxtrot. Both singles and couples are welcome. If you have taken ballroom dance before, consider the advanced class.

Spring 2026 Concerts* FREE—NO TICKET REQUIRED

Shippensburg University Wind Ensemble and Concert Band MARCH 29 | 3:00 PM

Shippensburg University Jazz Ensemble APRIL 6 | 7:00 PM

Shippensburg University Percussion Ensemble APRIL 7 | 7:00 PM

Shippensburg University Community Orchestra APRIL 19 | 3:00 PM

*Dates are subject to change.


Bored Teachers Comedy Tour APRIL 24 | 7:30 PM $66 | $56 | $46 | $36 They’ve graded the papers, survived the staff meetings, and lost their last ounce of patience… and now they’re taking it out on stage! Bored Teachers is back with brand-new jokes, bigger laughs, and the most relatable teacher comedy you’ll ever hear. For nearly a decade, Bored Teachers has been the #1 voice of teacher humor—racking up over 1 billion views, amassing 10 million+ followers, and hosting the #1 teacher-comedy podcast on the planet. Get ready to laugh until you cry as the funniest teacher-comedians in the world share their side-splitting stories, savage truths, and hilarious classroom confessions. Whether you’re a teacher, a parent, or just someone who’s been in school, this show will have you nodding, clapping, and hollering, “That’s SO TRUE!” Warning: May contain PG-13 language, teacher truths, and uncontrollable fits of laughter.

United States Navy Concert Band APRIL 26 | 3:00 PM FREE ‒ TICKET REQUIRED The United States Navy Concert Band, the premier wind ensemble of the US Navy, presents a wide array of marches, patriotic selections, orchestral transcriptions, and modern wind ensemble repertoire. As the original ensemble of the Navy Band, the Concert Band has been performing public concerts and participating in high-profile events for more than 95 years. Recognized as one of the finest wind ensembles in the world, the Concert Band is in constant demand by the nation’s foremost musical education organizations, such as the American Bandmasters Association and The Midwest Clinic.

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Yacht Rock Gold Experience with Special Guests MAY 30 | 7:30 PM $55 | $45 | $35 The 10 piece (four lead singers), Yacht Rock Gold Experience features special Yacht Rock Royalty guests, Elliott Lurie, lead singer of Looking Glass, with the #1 song, “Brandy You’re A Fine Girl,” and Peter Beckett of Player, with his #1 song, “Baby Come Back.” Yacht Rock Gold Experience brings all your favorite hits from the late 1970’s-early 1980’s to new generations of music fans. Celebrating the smooth sounds of the Doobie Brothers, Fleetwood Mac, Steely Dan, Christopher Cross, Looking Glass, Kenny Loggins, Little River Band, Ambrosia, Player, Boz Skaggs, and so many more, Yacht Rock Gold engages fans with amazing harmonies and musicianship that brings audiences back to a time when music made you feel good and soothed the soul. An evening with Yacht Rock Gold satisfies audiences craving hit song after hit, great visuals and a note for note performance. Yacht Rock Gold Experience is the Yacht Rock tribute you’ve been looking and they are ready to bring the Yacht Party to YOU! Put on your captain’s hat and let’s party “All Night Long.”

The Raleigh Ringers JUNE 27 | 7:00 PM $35 PER PERSON The Raleigh Ringers is an internationally acclaimed, Emmy-nominated, advanced community handbell choir that dazzles concert audiences. Under the direction of David M. Harris, The Raleigh Ringers has released eight CDs, and two DVDs of holiday concerts titled One Winter Evening at Meymandi and A December Tradition. Two one-hour concert specials were created from the first DVD and broadcast on over 250 American Public Television stations in 45 states. A new, one-hour holiday special based on the second DVD aired over 400 times in 38 states in its first year of national distribution. The group has performed in 39 states, the District of Columbia, Canada, England and France during its tours, and plays two dates each year at a major venue in Raleigh. The Raleigh Ringers also sponsors an annual festival for adult ringers, an annual festival for youth and less experienced ringers, biannual sight-reading sessions for those interested in new handbell music, a biennial performance experience for advanced ringers, and handbell techniques classes several times a year. Presented by Middle Spring Presbyterian Church


An Evening with Lea Salonga JULY 16 | 7:00 PM $59 | $55 | $49 Lea Salonga is best known for her Tony-Award winning role in Miss Saigon. In addition to her Tony, Lea has also received the Olivier, Drama Desk, Outer Critics Circle, Theater World Awards, the Time100 Impact Award from Time Magazine, and the Gold Legend Award from Gold House. Fans of all ages recognize Lea as the singing voice of Princess Jasmine from Aladdin and Fa Mulan from Mulan and Mulan II. For her portrayal of the beloved princesses, she has been honored as a “Disney Legend” by The Walt Disney Company.

Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back in Concert JULY 18 | 7:00 PM $59 | $55 | $49 Luke Skywalker trains as a Jedi in order to confront the evil Sith lord, Darth Vader, in Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back in Concert. Don’t miss the epic experience as the Shippensburg Festival Symphony Orchestra performs John Williams’ Grammy®winning score live to the film, conducted by Lawrence Loh.

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Pennsylvania Gospel Music Festival SEPTEMBER 4-6 Full Weekend: $155 | $125 | $119 | $109 Individual Sessions: $49 | $39 | $35 | $30* Serving as host for all three days is renowned singer/songwriter Scotty Inman, who will keep the energy high and the crowd engaged with his signature style, humor, and heartfelt faith. Every moment is crafted to bring glory to God and encouragement to all who attend. Whether you’re a lifelong Southern Gospel enthusiast or just discovering the genre, this festival offers an experience you’ll never forget.

SEPTEMBER 4 | 7:00 PM Phillips, Craig & Dean Poet Voices Karen Peck & New River

SEPTEMBER 5 | 2:00 PM The Guardians The Erwins Mark Trammell Quartet

SEPTEMBER 5 | 7:00 PM Scotty Inman Greater Vision Cathedrals Family Reunion with Danny Funderburk

SEPTEMBER 6 | 2:00 PM Booth Brothers Babbie Mason Dennis Swanberg *Individual session tickets available at luhrscenter.com or 717-477-SHOW.

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SEATING CHART

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SEAT NUMBERS ◂ 112 - 101 ▸

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9 - 1 (odd #’s) ◂ ◂21

◂ 112 - 101 ▸ ◂ 113 - 101 ▸

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◂ 21 - 1 (odd #’s)

◂ 113 - 101 ▸

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◂ 38- -101 1▸ ▸ ◂ 113

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Hours of Operation • 10:00 AM–4:00 PM | Monday through Friday • Show days: 90 minutes before curtain through intermission. • The Luhrs Center box office is closed on holidays. For location, directions, and parking visit luhrscenter.com.

Ticket Purchasing Order only through the Luhrs Center box office or luhrscenter.com—we are not responsible for tickets purchased through unauthorized third parties. A $6 per ticket service charge is applied to each ticket purchased online or by phone, and is non-refundable whether the show is canceled or postponed. *A $35 service charge will be imposed on each returned check in addition to any charges that may be assessed by the financial institution. Luhrs Center also requires that the check writer pay the amount due with cash, certified check, or money order.

Ticket Policies CHILDREN Children 2 years and over are required to hold tickets for performances and must be accompanied and supervised by a parent or guardian in all areas of the Luhrs Center. EXCHANGES AND REFUNDS All ticket sales are final. No refunds or exchanges will be given under any circumstance unless an event is canceled or rescheduled. Internet fees and mailing fees are not refundable under any circumstances. You can purchase tickets in person at the Luhrs Center box office to avoid service charges. Luhrs Center does not rate performer content unless the performer informs Luhrs Center that the performance may not be suitable for all age groups. Luhrs Center strongly urges ticket buyers to be informed about the performances for which they are purchasing tickets. Performer content is not a reason for a ticket exchange or refund. CANCELED OR RESCHEDULED EVENTS If an event is canceled or rescheduled, the Luhrs Center box office will contact ticket purchasers via letter, e-mail, or phone as soon as the cancellation/postponement is announced with information about ticket refund/exchange options. If an event is canceled, ticket purchasers will be refunded the amount of the tickets; however, Luhrs Center does not refund the handling/mailing/service charges related to ticket purchases. Inclement weather is not cause for a refund or exchange unless the performance is canceled or postponed. Cancellation or postponement notices will be posted on luhrscenter.com. REPLACEMENT OF TICKETS If your tickets have been lost, damaged, or stolen, please contact the Luhrs Center box office at (717) 477-SHOW (7469) for assistance prior to the performance date.

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ACCESSIBILITY Patrons requiring information concerning the availability of reasonable accommodations or services for Luhrs Center performances should call the box office at (717) 477-SHOW (7469). Wheelchair accessible seating is available online. Some special services require at least two weeks notice to make the appropriate arrangements.

Special Purchases GROUP DISCOUNT For group (15+) sales discounts, call (717) 477-SHOW or e-mail info@luhrscenter.com. Luhrs Center reserves the right to limit or exclude certain shows from group sales.

Gift Cards A great gift any time of the year and for any occasion! Available online or through the box office.

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