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Through July 19
Les Misérables Fulton Theatre closes out the season with the most popular musical of all time, a multicharacter tale of desperation and redemption in post-Revolution France. 12 North Prince Street. Wed.-Thurs., 7:30 p.m.; Fri.-Sat., 8 p.m.; 2 p.m. matinees on Wed., Sat. & Sun. 397-7425 or thefulton.org.
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Through July 25
Singin’ in the Rain Good Morning, Make ‘Em Laugh, Moses Supposes and other toe-tappers score this lighthearted love story set in 1920s Hollywood. Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre, 510 Centerville Road. For times and tickets, call 898-1900 or visit dutchapple.com.
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Through July 28
Jazz Series Catch free concerts by local jazz favorites in Steinman Park as part of the Lancaster Summer Arts Festival. July 7: Amy Banks Trio; July 14: Rue de la Pompe; July 21: The Reese Project; July 28: The Gadjo Playboys. 7-10 p.m. 569-6050.
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Through July 29
Gretna Theatre The historic playhouse presents its 83rd season of top-notch summer stock. July 2-5: George M!; July 9-12: Cheaper by the Dozen; July 16-26: Hello, Dolly!; July 29: Jett Williams (Hank Williams tribute). Thurs.-Sat., 8 p.m.; Thurs. & Sun. matinees at 2 p.m.; July 4 show at 2 p.m. only; July 29 show at 8 p.m. only. 964-3627 or gretnatheatre.com.
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Through July 31
Live Music in the Café Ten Thousand Villages welcomes local musicians for free Friday acoustic concerts. July 10: Oliver Craven (Americana); July 17: Raught N Shane (jazz/folk); July 24: Amanda Lyn (acoustic/Christian); July 31: Ryeland Harp Ring (instrumental). 240 North Reading Road (Route 272), Ephrata. 6:30-8:30 p.m. 721-8400 or ephrata.tenthousandvillages.com.
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Through August 1
There Goes the Bride The joining of two upper-crust families hits a snag thanks to a Jazz Age flapper only the father of the bride can see! Rainbow Dinner Theatre, 3065 Lincoln Highway East, Paradise. For times and tickets, call 687-4300 or visit rainbowdinnertheatre.com.
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Through August 7
Hot Summer Nights Jazz Series Enjoy regional jazz artists during free concerts in ChocolateTown Square. July 10: Fretwork; July 24: Dave Wilson’s Rampart Street Ramblers; Aug. 7: Katie Rudolph Quartet. Route 743 & Chocolate Avenue, Hershey. 6:30-8 p.m. 520-5722 or hersheystory.org.
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Through August 8
Route 66 Revisited American Music Theatre’s new production takes you on a musical trip along the quintessential American highway six decades in the making, from Muddy Waters to Motown to Mellencamp! 2425 Lincoln Highway East. For times and tickets, call 397-7700 or visit amtshows.com.
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Through August 30
Long’s Park Summer Music Series Catch national headliners during this free, Sunday-night concert series. July 5: Independence Day Celebration with the 257th Army Band; July 12: Fraser & Haas with Bruce Molsky (Celtic); July 19: Kathy Mattea (country/bluegrass); July 26: Los Lobos (Latin rock); Aug. 2: Preservation Hall Jazz Band (New Orleans jazz); Aug. 9: Al Kooper and the Funky Faculty (blues). Route 30 & Harrisburg Pike. 7:30 p.m. Rain or shine; no alcohol. 735-8883 or longspark.org.
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Through September 5
Gazebo Concert Series Enjoy weekly live music at Twin Brook Winery this summer. Concerts start at 6:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted. July 4 & Aug. 1: Hake & Jarema Band (rock); July 5: free concert with Ragtime Willi (folk), 1-4 p.m.; July 11: Blue Light (blues); July 18: Canal Street Hot 6 (Dixieland); July 25: 74/75 (rock/blues); Aug. 8: Big Package (dance/Motown). No grills, pets or carry-in alcohol. 5697 Strasburg Road, Gap. 442-4915 or twinbrookwinery.com.
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Through September 19
Abraham & Sarah: A Journey of Love Sight & Sound’s Living Waters Theatre presents the final season of this perennial favorite, which brings to life the struggles and triumphs of the Biblical couple. Route 896, Strasburg. For times and tickets, call 1-800-377-1277 or visit sight-sound.com.
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Through September 19
Moon Dancer Winery Summer Concert Series Bring a lawn chair and a picnic for an evening of live music and handcrafted wine. Concerts start at 7:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted. July 4-5: Blues Festival, 2-10 p.m.; July 18: Juggling Suns (psychedelic); July 25: Tropical Soul (beach/pop); Aug. 1: 3 the Hard Way (roots/blues). 1282 Klines Run Road, Wrightsville. No carry-in alcohol. 252-WINE or moondancerwinery.com.
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Through October 17
In the Beginning Sight & Sound’s Millennium Theatre presents the closing season of this epic musical that depicts the first days of Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden, complete with live and animatronic animals. Route 896, Strasburg. For times and tickets, call 1-800-377-1277 or visit sight-sound.com.
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July 3
Aerosmith The legendary American rockers take the stage at Hersheypark Stadium with special guest ZZ Top. 7:30 p.m. For tickets, call 534-3911 or visit hersheyentertainment.com.
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July 4 & August 1
Do-Pas-O Square Dance Club The club hosts an Ice Cream Square Dance (plus-level) on July 4 and a Square Dance (plus-level) on Aug. 1. Otterbein United Methodist Church, North Queen & East Clay streets. 8-10:30 p.m. 786-1811 or dopaso.org.
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July 4 – September 5
Music in the Vineyard Nissley Vineyard hosts another summer of lawn concerts paired with the winery’s own vintages. July 4: The Uptown Band (Motown/variety); July 11: Fabulous Cheeze Brothers and Sisters (‘60s & ‘70s); July 18: Big Band Nostalgia; July 25: Nightwind (light rock); Aug. 1: SilverHawks (classic rock/soul); Aug. 8: Blue Moon Big Band. 140 Vintage Drive, Bainbridge. Wine bar open at 6 p.m.; concert at 7:30 p.m. No carry-in alcohol (or look-alikes) or children under 21. 426-3514 or nissleywine.com.
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July 9-25
The Producers A down-and-out duo swindles Broadway with the world’s worst musical in Mel Brooks’ hilarious hit. Ephrata Performing Arts Center, 320 Cocalico Street (Ephrata Community Park). Thurs.-Sat., 8 p.m.; additional shows on July 22 at 8 p.m. and July 25 at 2 p.m. 733-7966 or ephrataperformingartscenter.com.
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July 11 & August 8
Allegro: The Chamber Orchestra of Lancaster The orchestra will perform works by Mozart, Mendelssohn and Vivaldi on July 11 and an interpretation of Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9 with vocals on Aug. 8. Franklin & Marshall College’s Barshinger Center. 2 & 7:30 p.m. 560-7317 or allegrochamberorchestra.org.
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July 12 & August 9
Ballroom Dancing Red Rose Lancaster Chapter of USA Dance hosts Argentine Tango on July 12 and East Coast Swing on Aug. 9. Farm & Home Center, 1383 Arcadia Road. Lessons at 3:30 p.m.; dancing at 4:30 p.m. 413-6277 or redrosedance.zoomshare.com.
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July 17
Music Friday Downtown Lancaster comes alive each third Friday starting at 5 p.m. with live music at boutiques, galleries, restaurants and other venues, plus belly dancing, art, antiques and shopping. Free parking at Building Character, 342-B North Queen Street. For more information, visit downtownlancaster.com/music.
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July 17
Nickelback The Canadian sensations bring their platinum-selling, hard-rock sound to Hersheypark Stadium, with special guests Papa Roach, Hinder and Saving Abel. 6 p.m. For tickets, call 534-3911 or visit hersheyparkstadium.com.
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July 18
St. Peter’s Musical Arts Concert Series This month, enjoy lively worship music with the Jazz Ministers Big Band. 10 Delp Road & Lititz Pike. 7:30 p.m. Free-will offering. 733-9712 or stpeterslutheran-lanc.org.
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July 19 & 24
Swing Thru Square Dance Club The club hosts its Special Dance for New Class Dancers (squares and lines) on July 19 at Neffsville Fire Hall at 2 p.m. and a Mainstream/Plus-level Dance on July 24 at John Bonfield Elementary School in Lititz at 7:30 p.m. 626-5964.
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July 19 – August 9
Music in the Park Bring a lawn chair and enjoy a free, Sunday-night concert in Mount Joy’s War Memorial Park. July 19: Bainbridge Band; July 26: Mayor’s Annual Ice Cream Social with the Red Rose Chorus; Aug. 2: Jazz Ministers Big Band; Aug. 9: Fire in the Glen (Celtic). July concerts at 7 p.m.; Aug. concerts at 6:30 p.m. For more information, call 653-4227 or visit msmj.org.
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July 22 & 25-26
Market Square Concerts Fry Street Quartet will perform three concerts joined by the region’s top classical-music talent. July 22 concert at Market Square Church in Harrisburg at 8 p.m.; July 25-26 concerts at Glen Allen Mill in Mechanicsburg, July 25 at 8 p.m. and July 26 at 4 p.m. For more information, call 221-9599 or visit marketsquareconcerts.org.
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July 24
Dave Matthews Band The tireless touring band once again brings its jamming sounds to Hersheypark Stadium, with special guest Jason Mraz. 7 p.m. For tickets, call 534-3911 or visit hersheyparkstadium.com.
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July 26
Ballroom Swing Indulge your inner Fred or Ginger with ballroom, swing and Latin lessons at York Jewish Community Center, 2000 Hollywood Drive. Lessons at 4:30 p.m.; dancing at 5 p.m. 751-2475 or 2danc.com.
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July 29
Crosby, Stills & Nash Catch these singer-songwriter superstars live at the Hershey Theatre, just in time for the 40th anniversary of their inaugural gig at Woodstock! 15 East Caracas Avenue, Hershey. 8 p.m. 534-3405 or hersheytheatre.com.
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July 29 – August 2
Church Basement Ladies The women who made church suppers so memorable finally get their due in this hilarious, heartwarming musical starring William Christopher (M*A*S*H). Whitaker Center’s Sunoco Performance Theater, 222 Market Street, Harrisburg. Thurs.-Sat., 7:30 p.m.; Sun., 6 p.m.; matinees on Wed., Thurs., Sat. & Sun. at 2 p.m. 214-ARTS or whitakercenter.org.
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July 30 – September 12
The Wedding Singer All Robbie Hart wants is someone to grow old with in this adaptation of the hit movie, featuring a totally awesome ‘80s score! Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre, 510 Centerville Road. For times and tickets, call 898-1900 or visit dutchapple.com.
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July 31
Kid Rock and Lynyrd Skynyrd Two generations of Southern-rock hit-makers bring their Rock and Rebels Tour to Hersheypark Stadium. 6 p.m. For tickets, call 534-3911 or visit hersheyparkstadium.com.
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July 31 – September 6
Music at Gretna Mt. Gretna Playhouse hosts another summer season of acclaimed jazz and classical acts. July 31: Wister Quartet with Kerri Ryder, 8 p.m.; Aug. 1: New Black Eagle Jazz Band, 8 p.m.; Aug. 2: Jazz Worship Service, 11 a.m., and Wister Quartet with Allen Krantz, 7:30 p.m.; Aug. 7: Chestnut Brass Company, 8 p.m.; Aug. 8: Mose Allison, 8 p.m. For more information, call 361-1508 or visit gretnamusic.org.
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July – August
American Music Theatre The entertainment haven hosts top-name artists both classic and current. July 5: Julianne Hough & Jason Michael Carroll, 7 p.m.; July 10: Sugar Ray, 8 p.m.; July 13: Josh Turner, 8 p.m.; July 17: Kenny Loggins, 8 p.m.; July 18: Lawrence Welk Show All Stars, 1 & 7 p.m.; July 26: Frankie Avalon, Bobby Rydell and Fabian, 7 p.m.; July 27: Beach Boys, 8 p.m.; Aug. 1: Summer Doo Wop Cavalcade, 2 & 8 p.m.; Aug. 4: Daryl Hall & John Oates, 8 p.m. 2425 Lincoln Highway East. 397-7700 or amtshows.com.
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August 1
Old Fiddlers’ Picnic Calling all bluegrass bands! Take part in the 28th-annual gathering of the Lancaster County Fiddlers’ Association at Pavilions 1, 2 & 3 in Lancaster County Central Park. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; performance slots available first-come, first-served. For more information, call 687-0265.
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August 5-9
Menopause: The Musical Whitaker Center’s Sunoco Performance Theater hosts the return of this much-loved musical celebration of the highs and lows of the Change of Life. 222 Market Street, Harrisburg. Wed.-Sat., 8 p.m.; Sat.-Sun. matinees at 3 p.m. 214-ARTS or whitakercenter.org.
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August 7
Resounding Joy No Longer Alone Ministries presents its annual fundraising concert featuring classical music by the Eaken Piano Trio and opera by Lancaster soprano Beth Jarrett. Lancaster Mennonite School Fine Arts Center, 2176 Lincoln Highway East. 7:30 p.m. 390-4891 or nlam.org.
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August 9
Creed The original line-up of one of the most popular bands of the past decade will take the stage at Hersheypark Stadium. 7:30 p.m. For tickets, call 534-3911 or visit hersheyparkstadium.com.
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August 12
Blink-182 Hersheypark Stadium welcomes the pop-punk superstars, with special guests Fall Out Boy, Panic! At The Disco and Chester French. 6:30 p.m. For tickets, call 534-3911 or visit hersheyparkstadium.com.
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