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Bryce Jordan Center 127 Bryce Jordan Center University Park (814) 863-5500	Centre for the Performing Arts Eisenhower Auditorium Pavilion Theatre Playhouse Theatre Schwab Auditorium University Park (814) 863-0255 \| (800) ARTS-TIX	The Millbrook Playhouse 258 Country Club Lane Mill Hall (570) 748-8083	The Mishler Theater Blair County Arts Foundation 1212 12th Avenue Altoona (814) 949-2787
The Pavilion Theatre On the Penn State Campus (814) 865-7586	Penn State Downtown Theatre Center Citizens Bank Theatre 146 S. Allen Street State College (814) 863-0493	The Playhouse On the Penn State Campus (814) 865-7586	The Rowland Theater 127 North Front Street Philipsburg (814) 342-0477
State College Community Theatre Performances: Boal Barn Playhouse Office: 204 East Calder Way #206A State College (814) 234-7228	The State Theatre 130 West College Avenue State College (814) 272-0606

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Singing Onstage Presents: Once On This Island Jr.
$8 (plus $2 ticket handling fee)
Sunday, May 20, 2012 @ 2:00 PM: The State Theatre
Once on This Island Jr. will perform at The State Theatre May 19 and 20. The island is marked by a wall, separating the wealthy from the poor. The show tells the story of Ti Moune, a peasant girl who rescues and falls in love with Daniel, a wealthy boy from the other side of her island. Ti Moune makes a powerful journey to defend her love for Daniel and is tested by the gods that rule the island. She gives up her life for his safety, but is then transformed into a tree which breaks through the wall for future generations to be together. For more information visit The State Theatre website or call 814-272-0606.

2nd Annual Night of Community Stars
Sunday, September 23, 2012 @ 5:30 PM: Celebration Hall
State College Community Theatre presents their SECOND ANNUAL NIGHT OF COMMUNITY STARS Sunday, September 23, 2012 at Celebration Hall, 2280 Commercial Boulevard, State College. This is a black tie optional event - theatre style! The sky is the limit! Go all out! Have fun! To be a star you just need to dress like a star! Tux? Gown? Drag? Suit? Trenchcoat? Its a theatre award show people! You know what to do! Celebrate the close of our 2012 Summer Barn Season with a bang! Take your walk down the red carpet amidst the flashes of the paparazzi cameras for your interview, then enter an elegant dining room where you'll relive some of your favorite performances from past seasons, and share in some of the more memorable moments - both on and offstage! Its our own version of the Tony Awards! It will be an amazing evening of friends, food, entertainment, laughs, and of course - stars! Our first event was a huge success and enjoyed by all - so you won't want to miss it this year! More details are coming soon! Visit our website for more.

James and the Giant Peach
Youth and Seniors $12, Adults $14
Thursday, August 23, 2012 @ 7:00 PM: Boal Barn Playhouse Friday, August 24, 2012 @ 7:00 PM: Boal Barn Playhouse Saturday, August 25, 2012 @ 10:00 AM: Boal Barn Playhouse Saturday, August 25, 2012 @ 2:00 PM: Boal Barn Playhouse

State College Community Theatre presents James and the Giant Peach at the Boal Barn Playhouse, 197 Boal Estate Drive, Boalsburg August 23-24 with showtime at 7 p.m. and August 25 at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. A magical peach! An imprisoned boy! Insect friends! An incredible journey! This amazing adventure of James Henry Trotter will fulfill the fantasy of anyone who has ever dreamed of escape. Roald Dahl's story comes hilariously to life in this delightful dramatization that reveals the wickedness of some, the goodness of others, and the indecision encountered by many when they are faced with crises. You will see James (as he cleverly gets the Peach out of danger), the wise Old-Green-Grasshopper and the pessimistic Earthworm. You will also see James' mean Aunt Spiker and cruel Aunt Sponge come to a suitably sticky end. Tickets are $12 for youth and seniors and $14 for adults. For more information, visit our website!

Charlotte’s Web
$5 school groups
Monday, May 21, 2012 @ 12:30 PM: The State Theatre

Charlotte's Web, presented by Theatre Works USA, will perform at The State Theatre Monday, May 21st at 12:30 p.m. The classic tale of Wilbur the pig and his good friend Charlotte the spider who saves his life by E.B. White comes to life on stage for everyone to enjoy. For more information visit The State Theatre website or call (814) 272-0606.

13: a new musical
$13
Tuesday, May 22, 2012 @ 7:30 PM: The State Theatre
13: a new musical will perform at The State Theatre Tuesday, May 22 at 7:30 p.m. Directed by The State Theatre’s own Richard Biever, 13 tells the tale of Evan Goldman who is forced to move from New York to a small town in Indiana where his only goal is to make friends and survive the school year. For more information visit The State Theatre website or call (814) 272-0606.

SCAHS Thespians Cabaret Show & Silent Auction

$10
Saturday, May 26, 2012 @ 7:00 PM: State College
The State College High School Thespians' annual Cabaret Show & Silent Auction will be held May 26 at 7:00 p.m. at the SCAHS North Building Auditorium. Admission is $10 at the door. There will be songs, theatrical scenes, hors d'oeuvres, desserts at intermission and more.

"Annie Jr." @ OLV School

$5
Thursday, May 24, 2012 @ 7:00 PM: State College Friday, May 25, 2012 @ 7:00 PM: State College
The Our Lady of Victory Middle School presents "Annie Jr." May 24-25 at 7:00 p.m. Admission is $5 at the door. For more information, call (814) 238-1592.

Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
$38 Gold Circle, $33 Orchestra, $28 Balcony
Sunday, May 20, 2012 @ 7:00 PM: The State Theatre

Nitty Gritty Dirt Band will perform at The State Theatre Sunday, May 20, 2012 at 7 p.m. With multi-platinum and gold records, strings of top ten hits such as "Fishin' In The Dark" and "Mr. Bojangles", multiple Grammy, IBMA, CMA Awards and nominations, the band's accolades continue to accumulate. NGDB (Jeff Hanna, Jimmie Fadden, Bob Carpenter, John McEuen) are touring in support of their most recent release album, "Speed of Life". For more information visit The State Theatre website or call 814-272-0606.

Ballet Theatre of State College Spring Gala

Saturday, June 02, 2012 @ 3:30 PM: University Park Campus
The Ballet Theatre of State College will perform their Spring Gala June 2 at 3:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. at Eisenhower Auditorium. Tickets are $25 for adults and $10 for children and students (with ID). For more information, contact Sarah Kopac at (814) 234-4961 or skopac@pascp.org.

The Man Who Came To Dinner
Youth and Seniors $12, Adults $14
Tuesday, September 04, 2012 @ 8:00 PM: Boal Barn Playhouse Wednesday, September 05, 2012 @ 8:00 PM: Boal Barn Playhouse Thursday, September 06, 2012 @ 8:00 PM: Boal Barn Playhouse Friday, September 07, 2012 @ 8:00 PM: Boal Barn Playhouse Saturday, September 08, 2012 @ 8:00 PM: Boal Barn Playhouse Tuesday, September 11, 2012 @ 8:00 PM: Boal Barn Playhouse Wednesday, September 12, 2012 @ 8:00 PM: Boal Barn Playhouse Thursday, September 13, 2012 @ 8:00 PM: Boal Barn Playhouse Friday, September 14, 2012 @ 8:00 PM: Boal Barn Playhouse Saturday, September 15, 2012 @ 8:00 PM: Boal Barn Playhouse

State College Community Theatre presents The Man Who Came To Dinner at Boal Barn Playhouse, 197 Boal Estate Drive, Boalsburg September 4-8 and September 11-15 with showtimes at 8 p.m. Sheridan Whiteside, having dined at the home of the Stanleys, slips on their doorstep, breaking his hip. A tumultuous six weeks of confinement follow. The Stanley living room is monopolized by the irascible invalid; ex-convicts are invited to meals; and transatlantic calls bring a $784 phone bill. The arrival of strange gifts from his friends further destroys domestic tranquility. It would take a stoical housewife to harbor penguins in her library, an octopus in her cellar, and 10,000 cockroaches in her kitchen. When Maggie, his secretary, falls in love with the reporter, Bert Jefferson, Whiteside summons a glamorous actress, Lorraine, to win the affections of the young man. Knowing the girl's charms, Maggie enlists the aid of a clever impersonator who, affecting the voice of Lord Bottomley, whom the actress hopes to marry, asks her by phone to return to him and be married. The ruse almost works, but Whiteside, becoming suspicious, finds that no calls have come through from London. In revenge, Lorraine suggests a three-week rewrite on a play of Bert's in which she feigns great interest. Lake Placid is to furnish the quiet for his inspiration, and she is to be his collaborator. The unexpected arrival of a mummy case, just as the relenting Whiteside is frantically seeking to get rid of Lorraine, furnishes a malicious idea. Tricking her into stepping into the case, he shuts the lid and blackmails his host into having the case carried to the airport, preparatory to a round-the-world cruise. Whiteside departs from the Stanley's home triumphantly, but a second later a crash is heard—he has again slipped and fallen! Tickets are $12 for youth and seniors and $14 for adults. For more information, visit our website!

Seussical
Youth and Seniors $14, Adults $16
Tuesday, August 07, 2012 @ 8:00 PM: Boal Barn Playhouse Wednesday, August 08, 2012 @ 8:00 PM: Boal Barn Playhouse Thursday, August 09, 2012 @ 8:00 PM: Boal Barn Playhouse Friday, August 10, 2012 @ 8:00 PM: Boal Barn Playhouse Saturday, August 11, 2012 @ 8:00 PM: Boal Barn Playhouse Tuesday, August 14, 2012 @ 8:00 PM: Boal Barn Playhouse Wednesday, August 15, 2012 @ 8:00 PM: Boal Barn Playhouse Thursday, August 16, 2012 @ 8:00 PM: Boal Barn Playhouse Friday, August 17, 2012 @ 8:00 PM: Boal Barn Playhouse Saturday, August 18, 2012 @ 8:00 PM: Boal Barn Playhouse

State College Community Theatre presents Seussical at Boal Barn Playhouse, 197 Boal Estate Drive, Boalsburg, August 7-11, August 14-18 with showtime at 8 p.m. Now one of the most performed shows in America, "Seussical" is a fantastical, magical, musical extravaganza! Tony winners Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty have lovingly brought to life all of our favorite Dr. Seuss characters, including Horton the Elephant, The Cat in the Hat, Gertrude McFuzz, lazy Mayzie, and a little boy with a big imagination--Jojo. "Oh, the Thinks You Can Think" captures the show's spirit of imagination, as the colorful characters transport us from the Jungle of Nool to the Circus McGurkus to the invisible world of the Whos. The story centers around Horton the Elephant, who finds himself faced with a double challenge--not only must he protect his tiny friend Jojo (and all the invisible Whos) from a world of naysayers and dangers, but he must guard an abandoned egg, left to his care by the irresponsible Mayzie La Bird. Although Horton faces ridicule, danger, kidnapping and a trial, the intrepid Gertrude McFuzz never loses faith in him, the only one who recognizes "his kind and his powerful heart." Ultimately, the powers of friendship, loyalty, family and community are challenged and emerge triumphant, in a story that makes you laugh and cry. Tickets are $14 for youth and seniors and $16 for adults. For more information, visit our website!

Steel Magnolias
Youth and Seniors $12, Adults $14
Tuesday, July 17, 2012 @ 8:00 PM: Boal Barn Playhouse Wednesday, July 18, 2012 @ 8:00 PM: Boal Barn Playhouse Thursday, July 19, 2012 @ 8:00 PM: Boal Barn Playhouse Friday, July 20, 2012 @ 8:00 PM: Boal Barn Playhouse Saturday, July 21, 2012 @ 8:00 PM: Boal Barn Playhouse Tuesday, July 24, 2012 @ 8:00 PM: Boal Barn Playhouse Wednesday, July 25, 2012 @ 8:00 PM: Boal Barn Playhouse Thursday, July 26, 2012 @ 8:00 PM: Boal Barn Playhouse Friday, July 27, 2012 @ 8:00 PM: Boal Barn Playhouse Saturday, July 28, 2012 @ 8:00 PM: Boal Barn Playhouse

State College Community Theatre presents Steel Magnolias at the Boal Barn Playhouse, 197 Boal Estate Drive, Boalsburg July 17 - July 21, July 24 - July 28 with showtime at 8 p.m. The action is set in Truvy's beauty salon in Chinquapin, Louisiana, where all the ladies who are "anybody" come to have their hair done. Helped by her eager new assistant, Annelle (who is not sure whether or not she is still married), the outspoken, wise-cracking Truvy dispenses shampoos and free advice to the town's rich curmudgeon, Ouiser, ("I'm not crazy, I've just been in a bad mood for forty years"); an eccentric millionaire, Miss Clairee, who has a raging sweet tooth; and the local social leader, M'Lynn, whose daughter, Shelby (the prettiest girl in town), is about to marry a "good ole boy." Filled with hilarious repartee and not a few acerbic but humorously revealing verbal collisions, the play moves toward tragedy when, in the second act, the spunky Shelby (who is a diabetic) risks pregnancy and forfeits her life. The sudden realization of their mortality affects the others, but also draws on the underlying strength—and love—which give the play, and its characters, the special quality to make them truly touching, funny and marvelously amiable company in good times and bad. Tickets are $12 for youth and seniors and $14 for adults. For more information, visit our website!

Rumors
Youth and Seniors $12, Adults $14
Tuesday, May 22, 2012 @ 8:00 PM: Boal Barn Playhouse Wednesday, May 23, 2012 @ 8:00 PM: Boal Barn Playhouse Thursday, May 24, 2012 @ 8:00 PM: Boal Barn Playhouse Friday, May 25, 2012 @ 8:00 PM: Boal Barn Playhouse Saturday, May 26, 2012 @ 8:00 PM: Boal Barn Playhouse

State College Community Theatre presents Rumors by Neil Simon on stage May 15-19 and May 22-26 at 8 p.m. at the Boal Barn Playhouse, 197 Boal Estate Drive, Boalsburg. Note: Contains mature language. At a large, tastefully appointed Sneden's Landing townhouse, the Deputy Mayor of New York has just shot himself. Though only a flesh wound, four couples are about to experience a severe attack of Farce. Gathering for their tenth wedding anniversary, the host lies bleeding in the other room and his wife is nowhere in sight. His lawyer, Ken and wife Chris must get "the story" straight before the other guests arrive. As the confusions and mis-communications mount, the evening spins off into classic farcical hilarity.

Agatha Christie's And Then There Were None
Youth and Seniors $12, Adults $14
Tuesday, June 05, 2012 @ 8:00 PM: Boal Barn Playhouse Wednesday, June 06, 2012 @ 8:00 PM: Boal Barn Playhouse Thursday, June 07, 2012 @ 8:00 PM: Boal Barn Playhouse Friday, June 08, 2012 @ 8:00 PM: Boal Barn Playhouse Saturday, June 09, 2012 @ 8:00 PM: Boal Barn Playhouse Tuesday, June 12, 2012 @ 8:00 PM: Boal Barn Playhouse Wednesday, June 13, 2012 @ 8:00 PM: Boal Barn Playhouse Thursday, June 14, 2012 @ 8:00 PM: Boal Barn Playhouse Friday, June 15, 2012 @ 8:00 PM: Boal Barn Playhouse Saturday, June 16, 2012 @ 8:00 PM: Boal Barn Playhouse

State College Community Theatre presents Agatha Christie's And Then There Were None at the Boal Barn Playhouse, 197 Boal Estate Drive, Boalsburg June 5-9 and June 12-16, showtime at 8 p.m. In this superlative mystery comedy, statuettes of little soldier boys on the mantel of a house on an island off the coast of Devon fall to the floor and break one by one as those in the house succumb to a diabolical avenger. A nursery rhyme tells how each of the ten "soldiers" met his death until there were none. Eight guests who have never met each other or their apparently absent host and hostess are lured to the island and, along with the two house servants, marooned. A mysterious voice accuses each of having gotten away with murder and then one drops dead---poisoned. One down and nine to go! The excitement never lets up! Tickets are $12 for youth and seniors and $14 for adults. For more information, visit our website!

Guys and Dolls
Youth and Seniors $14, Adults $16
Tuesday, June 26, 2012 @ 8:00 PM: Boal Barn Playhouse Wednesday, June 27, 2012 @ 8:00 PM: Boal Barn Playhouse Thursday, June 28, 2012 @ 8:00 PM: Boal Barn Playhouse Friday, June 29, 2012 @ 8:00 PM: Boal Barn Playhouse Saturday, June 30, 2012 @ 8:00 PM: Boal Barn Playhouse Saturday, June 30, 2012 @ 2:00 PM: Boal Barn Playhouse Tuesday, July 03, 2012 @ 8:00 PM: Boal Barn Playhouse Thursday, July 05, 2012 @ 8:00 PM: Boal Barn Playhouse Friday, July 06, 2012 @ 8:00 PM: Boal Barn Playhouse Saturday, July 07, 2012 @ 8:00 PM: Boal Barn Playhouse

State College Community Theatre presents Guys and Dolls at the Boalsburg Playhouse, 197 Boal Estate Drive, Boalsburg June 26-30 and July 3, 5-7 at 8pm (Saturday, June 30th will offer a 2 p.m. matinee) Set in Damon Runyon's mythical New York City, this oddball romantic comedy - considered by many to be the perfect musical comedy – soars with the spirit of Broadway as it introduces us to a cast of vivid characters who have become legends in the canon: Sarah Brown, the upright but uptight "mission doll," out to reform the evildoers of Time Square; Sky Masterson, the slick, high-rolling gambler who woos her on a bet and ends up falling in love; Adelaide, the chronically ill nightclub performer whose condition is brought on by the fact she's been engaged to the same man for 14 years; and Nathan Detroit, her devoted fiancé, desperate as always to find a spot for his infamous floating crap game.

Links of Interest: The Center for the Performing Arts The Bryce Jordan Center

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