2024-25 Season Highlights
The state-of-the-art H. Ric Luhrs Performing Arts Center on the campus of Shippensburg University brings the “razzle dazzle” to Cumberland Valley during its 2024-25 season. Tickets for the upcoming season go on sale July 20 at 10 am. There's so much to experience -- with almost 30 shows scheduled between now and May 2025. See the highlights below or check the Luhrs Center website for a complete list of performances for the 2024-25 season. Stay up-to-date on show announcements and special offers throughout the season by signing up for the Center's email newsletter on its website.
Bringing a wide range of cultural programming to the Cumberland Valley for over ten years, the Luhrs Center offers a wide variety of performances that include something for everyone's taste – comedy, country, pop, hip hop, ballet, family, Motown, rock, and more. The 1,500-seat theatre with no obstructed views ensures that all guests will enjoy the performance. And, with great acoustics, free and ample parking, and easy accessibility, you can be guaranteed a fun-filled evening.
The PA Gospel Music Festival (August 30-September 1, 2024)
This three-day, four-session event will feature some of gospel music’s most well-known artists. The Booth Brothers, Legacy Five, The Erwins, Poet Voices, The Kramers, Joseph Habedank, The Hoppers, comedian Mark Lowry, and many more will keep crowds captivated all weekend long!
Let's Sing Taylor (October 5, 2024)
Let’s Sing Taylor: A Live Band Experience is the ultimate tribute to Taylor Swift's music. Taking the country by storm, we’re bringing the communal experience of celebrating Taylor’s music in a live setting to Swifties near and far.
The Nutcracker (November 2, 2024)
Tis the season for making unforgettable memories with your family! Whether you’re a kid or a kid at heart, The Nutcracker will surely become your favorite Christmas tradition. The State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine’s holiday spectacle transports you to a dazzling winter wonderland of toy soldiers and colorful characters.
A Magical Cirque Christmas (December 7, 2024)
Embrace the holiday spirit with A Magical Cirque Christmas, a variety show full of nostalgia, charm, and awe-inspiring performances for all ages. Get ready to be dazzled, enchanted, and filled with holiday cheer as you witness the incredible talents of world-class entertainers performing to your favorite holiday music. Celebrate the season's magic with the entire family at A Magical Cirque Christmas.
Swan Lake (January 25, 2025)
Prepare to be captivated by the enchanting Dance of the Little Swans and entranced by Odiles flawless execution of 32 fouettés. Let yourself be transported to another realm by Tchaikovsky’s celestial melodies. With over 200 breathtaking costumes, this timeless masterpiece breathes new life into every intricate detail.
The Simon & Garfunkel Story (February 6, 2025)
This show is a theatrical-style concert experience that traces the life and times of the influential ’60s act with video projections, vintage clips, and, of course, live performances of the duo’s greatest hits.
Chicago: The Musical (May 29, 2025)
Chicago is still the one musical with everything that makes Broadway shimmy-shake: a universal tale of fame, fortune, and all that jazz, with one showstopping song after another and the most astonishing dancing you’ve ever seen.
Make It a Weekend
Before the show, grab a casual dinner at Redemption BBQ. After the show, enjoy drinks and dessert at Arooga’s Grille House & Sports Bar or University Grille. Spend the night in one of Shippensburg’s comfortable hotels and awaken refreshed and ready to explore all the things to see and do in Shippensburg and the Cumberland Valley area.
