EASTON, Pa. – A star of MTV’s stunt show “Jackass,” a memorable contestant from “America’s Got Talent,” a famed profound comedian, a legitimate singing icon and a favorite a cappella group with local ties will highlight the 2023-24 season at the State Theatre in Easton.
- Easton's State Theatre has announced the lineup of 44 shows for its 2023-24 season
- Headliners include singing icon Johnny Mathis, Steve-O from MTV's "Jackass," comedian Andrew "Dice" Clay and a cappella sensations Straight No Chaser
- Tickets to most shows go on sale to theater members on Aug. 2 and the public on Aug. 9
The shows are among 44 announced for the theater’s season. The lineup also includes a list of musical tribute acts and musical theater.
Tickets to most shows will go on sale to State Theatre members at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 2, and to the public at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 9, at the box office at 453 Northampton St. or statetheatre.org.
There will be a limit of 10 tickets per member per performance during the members-only sales; memberships to the nonprofit theater start at $75.
The lineup
Stuntman Steve-O, who was on “Jackass” with Johnny Knoxville for two years and in the show’s subsequent feature films, will perform at 7 p.m. Sept. 7 to open the season. Tickets are $32-$122.
Comedian Andrew “Dice” Clay, whose early-career sexist and homophobic comedy generated protests against him, will perform at 8 p.m. Oct. 14, with tickets costing $49-$79. And comedian Tape Face, who appeared on “America’s Got Talent” and “America’s Got Talent: The Champions,” will perform at 8 p.m. Oct. 27. Tickets are $25-$35.
Season highlights also will include the return of singer Johnny Mathis, whose 65-year singing career has produced nearly 75 albums and put him in the Grammy Award Hall of Fame, at 7 p.m. Nov. 9. Tickets are $85-$105.
And a cappella sensations Straight No Chaser, who had a viral YouTube hit with a mash-up of “12 Days of Christmas” and Toto’s “Africa,” and whose members include Allentown native Jerome Collins and Forks Township native Walter Chase, will return for a Christmas show at 3 and 7 p.m. Dec. 9. Tickets, which go on sale July 28, are $25-$69.50.
Other show announced are:
Comedian Anthony Rodia, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 29. Tickets are on sale now at $30-$49.
Children’s theater “Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood Live!: King for a Day,” 6:30 p.m. Oct. 12. Tickets are on sale now at $25.75-$75.75.
“Whose Line is it Anyway?” Comedians Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood: Scared Scriptless, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 13. Tickets on sale now at $42 and $47.
Oh What a Night of Doo-Wop Rock ‘n’ Roll with Jay Siegel’s Tokens, Brian Hyland, Chris Montez, La La Brooks, The Capris, Acappella and host Cool Bobby B on Sirius Radio ‘50s on 5, at 7 p.m. Oct. 21. Tickets on sale now at $40-$65.
The Orchestra, starring former members of ELO and ELO Part II, 7 p.m. Oct. 26. Tickets $42 and $47.
Face 2 Face: A Tribute to Elton John and Billy Joel, 8 p.m. Oct. 28. Tickets on sale now at $29.99- $52.99.
Rumours of Fleetwood Mac, a Fleetwood Mac tribute, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 3. Tickets $39-$159.
“Cinderella” by The State Ballet Theater of Ukraine, 2 p.m. Nov. 11. Tickets $45-$85.
Radio Station Cat Country 96 Jingle Jam, evening of acoustic music by Nashville stars to be announced, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 16. Tickets $25.
The Doo Wop Project, featuring stars from the Broadway hits “Jersey Boys,” “Motown: The Musical” and “A Bronx Tale” performing foundational tunes from the Crests, Belmonts and Flamingos through Smokey Robinson, The Temptations and The Four Seasons, and DooWopified versions of modern hits from Michael Jackson, Jason Mraz, Maroon 5, and Sam Smith, 7 p.m. Nov. 18. Tickets $32-$45.
“Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet” by an international cast and Ukrainian Principal Artists, 3 and 7 p.m. Nov. 25. Tickets $38, $43 and $33 (child).
A Magical Cirque Christmas, 7 p.m. Nov. 29. Tickets $49-$69.
Preservation Hall Jazz Band: Creole Christmas, 7 p.m. Dec. 1. Tickets $35-$55.
“A Christmas Carol,” 7:30 p.m. Dec. 16. Tickets $39, $32.
The Wizards of Winter, featuring former members of The Trans Siberian Orchestra, Def Leppard, Rainbow, Alice Cooper, Blue Oyster Cult, as well as Broadway and theater veterans, 4 p.m. Dec. 23. On sale now. Tickets $35-$49.
“Come From Away,” 7 p.m. Jan. 3 and 4. Tickets $49-$89.
Lords of 52nd Street, featuring former Billy Joel band members Doug Stegmeyer, Liberty Devitto and Russell Javors, 7 p.m. Jan. 19. Tickets $29-$49.
“Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs,” 2 p.m. Jan. 20. Tickets $45-$85.
Ronstadt Revue, Linda Ronstadt tribute, 7 p.m. Feb. 3. Tickets $25, $31.
Mania: The ABBA Tribute, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 9. Tickets $29, $35.
“Menopause The Musical 2: Cruising Through the Change,” 7:30 p.m. Feb. 10. Tickets $39-$55.
Red Hot Chili Pipers, 7:30 p.m. March 7. Tickets $39.
The Four Phantoms in Concert, songs from Broadway’s “Phantom of the Opera,” featuring Brent Barrett, Ciarán Sheehan, Franc D’Ambrosio, and John Cudia, under the musical supervision of two-time Grammy Award-winner David Caddick and musical direction of Ryan Shirar, 7:30 p.m. March 8. Tickets $45-$65.
“Pinkalicious The Musical,” 1 and 4 p.m. March 9. Tickets $19-$29.
Funny Women of a Certain Age, female comedians, 7:30 p.m. March 16. Tickets $29 and $37.
One Night of Queen: Tribute to Queen, 7 p.m. April 6 and April 7. Tickets $39-$52.
The Hit Men: The Ultimate Rock Concert: Tribute to Billy Joel, Elton John, Journey, The Who and More, 7:30 p.m. April 12. Tickets $39 and $45.
“Chicago: The Musical,” 7 p.m. April 17 and 18. Tickets $49-$89.
Feelin’ Groovy: The 1960s and Music of Simon and Garfunkel, 7 p.m. April 21. Tickets $29.
The Magic of Ron Lake, 2 and 7:30 p.m. April 27. Tickets $29-$49
2024 Freddy Awards Preview Night, May 22. Time and tickets to be announced.
22nd Annual Freddy Awards, 7 p.m. May 23
“Shrek The Musical,” 7 p.m. June 12 and June 13. Tickets $49-$76.
