2012 ~ 2013 Season Shows

 

 

 

Night Flight
~ USAF Jazz Ensemble ~

Monday, May 21st ~ 7:00 pm

 

FREE CONCERT

FOR TICKETS:
Send self-addressed stamped envelope to:
Sandusky State Theatre
107 Columbus Avenue, Sandusky, OH 44870
Please indicate how many tickets you want
or
Stop in the Box Office

Night Flight is the largest ensemble from within the Concert Band. This twenty-piece jazz ensemble combines the best in traditional and contemporary big band jazz. Night Flight performs for official military ceremonies and social functions, and for community concerts and festivals throughout the Midwest. They have performed at national and international festivals and conferences with such noted jazz artists as Al Vizutti, Rob McConnell, and Arturo Sandoval. Outstanding charts written and arranged by Night Flight personnel and the world's leading jazz composers provide a framework for their exciting performances.

 

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"The Rocky Horror Picture Show" with Live Interaction

Friday, May 25th ~ 10:00 pm

Admission $10.00

 

A newly engaged couple have a breakdown in an isolated area and must pay a call to the bizarre residence of Dr. Frank-N-Furter.Stars: Tim Curry, Susan Sarandon, and Barry Bostwick.

Rated R

Full cash bar service will be available

 

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Ghost Hunt

Saturday, May 26th ~ 9:30 pm

Admission $22.00 per person

Investigate the historic Sandusky State Theatre and enjoy this ghost hunt from both the scientific and intuitive sides as the Firelands Paranormal Society extend their abilities to search for spirit activity in the theatre, State Room, offices, and basement. This event is recommended for adults who are 18 or older, unless accompanied by a parent.

 

 

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Movie: "Friends with Kids"

Thursday, May 31st ~ 7:00 pm
Friday, June 1st ~ 7:00 pm
("Big Screen Friday Night Trivia")
6:00 - 7:00 pm
Saturday, June 2nd ~ 7:00 pm

Admission $5.00

Two best friends decide to have a child together while keeping their relationship platonic, so they can avoid the toll kids can take on romantic relationships. Stars: Jennifer Westfeldt, Adam Scott and Maya Rudolph

Rated R

Full bar service will be available

 

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Jazz @ Eight

Saturday, June 2, 2012

8:00 pm

Admission $12.00

Blue Note Jazz

Celebrate jazz from the 50's and 60's with tunes made famous by artists such as Art Blakey, Horace Silver, Cannonball Adderley, and Herbie Hancock. Listen to the Brian Lang Quartet perform classics from the jazz canon such as Work Song, Moanin', Song for My Father, and Cantaloupe Island.

 

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The "Ultimate" Johnny Cash Tribute

Friday, June 15th ~ 8:00 pm

Show Only: $15.00 ~ $25.00
Dinner & Show Package: $33.00 ~ $43.00

In 2002 Terry Lee Goffee began performing a Johnny Cash Tribute Show that has taken him and his band all across the United States, Canada, Ireland and the UK. In March of 2009 the makers of the video game “Guitar Hero” flew Terry to Los Angeles to film him duplicating Johnny’s moves and to provide the signature, “hello, I’m Johnny Cash” for the new Guitar Hero 5 which was released September 2009.

He looks like Johnny - He sounds like Johnny - He moves like Johnny!

 

 

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Ghost Hunt

Saturday, June 16th ~ 9:30 pm

Admission $22.00 per person

Investigate the historic Sandusky State Theatre and enjoy this ghost hunt from both the scientific and intuitive sides as the Firelands Paranormal Society extend their abilities to search for spirit activity in the theatre, State Room, offices, and basement. This event is recommended for adults who are 18 or older, unless accompanied by a parent.

 

 

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Ghost Hunt

Friday, June 22nd ~ 9:30 pm

Admission $22.00 per person

Investigate the historic Sandusky State Theatre and enjoy this ghost hunt from both the scientific and intuitive sides as the Firelands Paranormal Society extend their abilities to search for spirit activity in the theatre, State Room, offices, and basement. This event is recommended for adults who are 18 or older, unless accompanied by a parent.

 

 

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"The Rocky Horror Picture Show" with Live Interaction

Friday, June 22nd ~ 10:00 pm

Admission $10.00

 

A newly engaged couple have a breakdown in an isolated area and must pay a call to the bizarre residence of Dr. Frank-N-Furter.Stars: Tim Curry, Susan Sarandon, and Barry Bostwick.

Rated R

Full cash bar service will be available

 

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Theatre Workshop Kids Ages 7 - 10

Monday, June 18th ~ Friday, June 22nd

Monday, June 25th ~ Friday, June 29th

8:30 am ~ 3:00 pm

$165.00 per student

An exciting and educational summer adventure, for kids ages 7 - 10. This workshop focus is on many theatre skills including what it takes to produce a musical and concludes with a public performance of Disney "The Jungle Book Kids" on Friday, June 29th at 7:30 pm.

 

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Live on Stage ~ starring Theatre Workshop Kids!

Performance: Friday, June 29th ~ 7:30 pm

Tickets: $12.00 per person

The jungle is jumpin’ with jazz is this exciting Disney classic! Join Mowgli, Baloo, King Louie and the gang as they swing their way through madcap adventures and thwart the ferocious tiger, Shere Khan. Specially adapted from the beloved film, this musical includes all your favorite Disney tunes, like “The Bare Necessities,” and “I Wan’na Be Like You.” With colorful characters and that toe-tapping jungle rhythm, Disney's "The Jungle Book Kids" is sure to be a crowd-pleaser for audiences of all ages.

 

 

 

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Movie: "The Grey"

Thursday, July 5th ~ 7:00 pm
Friday, July 6th ~ 7:00 pm
("Big Screen Friday Night Trivia")
Sunday, July 8th ~ 3:00 pm


Admission $5.00

 

In Alaska, an oil drilling team struggle to survive after a plane crash strands them in the wild. Hunting the humans are a pack of wolves who see them as intruders. Stars: Liam Neeson, Dermot Mulroney and Frank Grillo

Rated R

Full bar service will be available

 

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Jazz @ Eight

Friday, July 6, 2012

8:00 pm

Admission $12.00

"Summertime - The Music of Gershwin!"
featuring Michael Shirtz singing with the Doug Neel Group

 

Experience the music of George Gershwin on a lovely summer's night! Join Michael Shirtz as he sings an evening of Gershwin favorites with the Doug Neel Group.

 

 

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Ghost Hunt

Friday, July 6th ~ 9:30 pm

Admission $22.00 per person

Investigate the historic Sandusky State Theatre and enjoy this ghost hunt from both the scientific and intuitive sides as the Firelands Paranormal Society extend their abilities to search for spirit activity in the theatre, State Room, offices, and basement. This event is recommended for adults who are 18 or older, unless accompanied by a parent.

 

 

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Theatre Workshop Kids Ages 11 - 17

Monday, July 9th ~ Friday, July 13th

Monday, July 16th ~ Friday, July 20th
Monday, July 23rd ~ Thursday, July 26th

8:30 am ~ 3:00 pm

$165.00 per student

An exciting and educational summer adventure, for kids ages 11 - 17. This workshop focus is on many theatre skills including what it takes to produce a musical and concludes with a public performance of "Gospell Jr." on Thursday, July 26th and Friday, July 27th at 7:30 pm.

 

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Live on Stage ~ starring Theatre Workshop Kids!

Performance: Thursday, July 26th &
Friday, July 27th ~ 7:30 pm

Tickets: $12.00 per person

Drawing from various theatrical traditions, such as clowning, pantomime, charades, acrobatics and vaudeville, GODSPELL JR. is a groundbreaking and unique reflection on the life of Jesus, with a message of kindness, tolerance and love. Featuring the international hit "Day By Day," GODSPELL JR.

 

 

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"Always . . . Patsy Cline"

Thursday, July 19, 2012 ~ 2:00 pm

Friday, July 20, 2012 ~ 2:00 & 7:30 pm
Saturday, July 21, 2012 ~ 7:30 pm

Show Only: $21.00 ~ $31.00
Dinner & Show Package: $39.00 ~ $49.00

 

"Always . . . Patsy Cline" is more than just a tribute to the legendary country singer who died tragically at age 30 in a plane crash in 1963. The show is based on a true story about Cline's friendship with a fan from Houston named Louise Seger, who befriended the star in a Texas honky-tonk in 1961 and continued a correspondence with Cline until her death. The 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 Dreamsand Walking After Midnight . . . 27 songs in all. The show's title was inspired by Cline's letters to Seger, which were consistently signed "Love ALWAYS . . . Patsy Cline."

 

Catered by: Creative Cuisine

For the 2:00 pm show lunch is served at 12:30 pm and dinner is served at 6:00 pm for the 7:30 pm show.

 

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Tickets Go On Sale Today at 10:00 am

"To Big To Ignore Tour"
Starring Ralphie May


Wednesday, July 25th ~ 7:30 pm
Tickets: $34.00 ~ $54.00

 

Ralphie May’s popularity exploded after the success of the first season of NBC’s hit reality series, “Last Comic Standing”. Long-time fans of Ralphie’s stand-up were joined by countless new fans when America thought he was robbed of the winner’s title. Despite the show’s outcome, Ralphie’s special brand of comedy combines the familiar elements of hip-hop and topical comedy with a dash of southern down-home flavor and quick wit making Ralphie May one of the most popular comedians in the country.

"Happy Hour"
In the State Room

5:30 pm ~ 7:00 pm

Full cash bar service will be available

 

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"The Rocky Horror Picture Show" with Live Interaction

Friday, July 27th ~ 10:00 pm

Admission $10.00

 

A newly engaged couple have a breakdown in an isolated area and must pay a call to the bizarre residence of Dr. Frank-N-Furter.Stars: Tim Curry, Susan Sarandon, and Barry Bostwick.

Rated R

Full cash bar service will be available

 

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Ghost Hunt

Saturday, July 28th ~ 9:30 pm

Admission $22.00 per person

Investigate the historic Sandusky State Theatre and enjoy this ghost hunt from both the scientific and intuitive sides as the Firelands Paranormal Society extend their abilities to search for spirit activity in the theatre, State Room, offices, and basement. This event is recommended for adults who are 18 or older, unless accompanied by a parent.

 

 

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"The Impossible Dream"

Starring Sterling Pollaro

Saturday, August 4th ~ 8:00 pm

Show Only: $15.00 ~ $25.00

Dinner & Show Package:
$33.00 ~ $43.00

August 16, 2012, marks 35 years since we lost “Elvis” the “King of Rock and Roll”. Elvis fans

everywhere will come together to remember this music icon. Join us as we celebrate the life,

legacy and music of this phenomenal entertainer.

Celebrated tribute entertainer, Sterling Pollaro will recreate in meticulous detail the electrifying stage concerts that rivaled all entertainers to date. Sterling, along with his band and backup vocalists, will bring you back to a time when Elvis graced the stage in Las Vegas. He performs a heartfelt, dynamic, high-energy tribute show filled with excitement, great music and wonderful memories. He has received rave reviews from audiences everywhere. As one journalist stated “Someone familiar with the real Presley voice could easily have closed his eyes and imagined that the drawling baritone they heard was the real thing”.

“ He Will Give You a Performance to Remember”

Catered by: Creative Cuisine ~ Dinner will be at 6:30 pm in the State Room

 

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Jazz @ Eight

Saturday, August 4, 2012

8:00 pm

Admission $12.00

"Michael Shirtz Quartet Plays Broadway! "

 

Enjoy an evening where jazz meets the music of the stage as the Michael Shirtz Quartet plays tunes from Sound of Music, West Side Story, and many more!

 

 

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Ghost Hunt

Wednesday, August 15th ~ 9:30 pm

Admission $22.00 per person

Investigate the historic Sandusky State Theatre and enjoy this ghost hunt from both the scientific and intuitive sides as the Firelands Paranormal Society extend their abilities to search for spirit activity in the theatre, State Room, offices, and basement. This event is recommended for adults who are 18 or older, unless accompanied by a parent.

 

 

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"The Rocky Horror Picture Show" with Live Interaction

Friday, August 31st ~ 10:00 pm

Admission $10.00

 

A newly engaged couple have a breakdown in an isolated area and must pay a call to the bizarre residence of Dr. Frank-N-Furter.Stars: Tim Curry, Susan Sarandon, and Barry Bostwick.

Rated R

Full cash bar service will be available

 

 

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Ghost Hunt

Saturday, September 22nd ~ 9:30 pm

Admission $22.00 per person

Investigate the historic Sandusky State Theatre and enjoy this ghost hunt from both the scientific and intuitive sides as the Firelands Paranormal Society extend their abilities to search for spirit activity in the theatre, State Room, offices, and basement. This event is recommended for adults who are 18 or older, unless accompanied by a parent.

 

 

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"The Rocky Horror Picture Show" with Live Interaction

Friday, September 28th ~ 10:00 pm

Admission $10.00

 

A newly engaged couple have a breakdown in an isolated area and must pay a call to the bizarre residence of Dr. Frank-N-Furter.Stars: Tim Curry, Susan Sarandon, and Barry Bostwick.

Rated R

Full cash bar service will be available

 

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Ghost Hunt

Thursday, October 4th ~ 9:30 pm

Admission $22.00 per person

Investigate the historic Sandusky State Theatre and enjoy this ghost hunt from both the scientific and intuitive sides as the Firelands Paranormal Society extend their abilities to search for spirit activity in the theatre, State Room, offices, and basement. This event is recommended for adults who are 18 or older, unless accompanied by a parent.

 

 

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"Honky Tonk Angels"

Thursday, October 18, 2012 ~ 2:00 pm

Friday, October 19, 2012 ~ 2:00 & 7:30 pm

Saturday, October 20, 2012 ~ 2:00 pm


Show Only: $21.00 ~ $31.00
Dinner & Show Package: $39.00 ~ $49.00


A tribute to the queens of country music, it's just about perfect, with three sweet voices taking turns on such hits as Coal Miner's Daughter (Lynn), Stand by Your Man (Wynette) and 9 to 5 (Parton). The plot, such as it is, involves three very different women - a plump Texas housewife, a double divorcee from LA and a small-town Southern girl with big-eyed dreams - who met up on the bus to Nashville to take their shots at stardom.

 

Catered by: Creative Cuisine

For the 2:00 pm show lunch is served at 12:30 pm and dinner is served at 6:00 pm for the 7:30 pm show.

 

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"The Rocky Horror Picture Show" with Live Interaction

Friday, October 26th ~ 10:00 pm

Admission $10.00

 

A newly engaged couple have a breakdown in an isolated area and must pay a call to the bizarre residence of Dr. Frank-N-Furter.Stars: Tim Curry, Susan Sarandon, and Barry Bostwick.

Rated R

Full cash bar service will be available

 

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Ghost Hunt

Saturday, October 27th ~ 9:30 pm

Admission $22.00 per person

Investigate the historic Sandusky State Theatre and enjoy this ghost hunt from both the scientific and intuitive sides as the Firelands Paranormal Society extend their abilities to search for spirit activity in the theatre, State Room, offices, and basement. This event is recommended for adults who are 18 or older, unless accompanied by a parent.

 

 

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Ghost Hunt

Wednesday, October 31st ~ 9:30 pm

Admission $22.00 per person

Investigate the historic Sandusky State Theatre and enjoy this ghost hunt from both the scientific and intuitive sides as the Firelands Paranormal Society extend their abilities to search for spirit activity in the theatre, State Room, offices, and basement. This event is recommended for adults who are 18 or older, unless accompanied by a parent.

 

 

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The Nutcracker Ballet

Saturday, December 1st ~ 7:00 pm
Sunday, December 2nd ~ 2:00 pm

Show Only: $21.00 ~ $48.00
Saturday ~ Dinner & Show Package $41.00 ~ $68.00
Sunday ~ Sugar Plum Lunch & Show Package: $36.00 ~ $63.00

The holidays just would not be the same without the Ballet Theatre of Toledo’s Nutcracker! Spectacular sets and beautifully-costumed dancers make this an annual treat for the whole family!

Catered by: Creative Cuisine

Photos by: Doug Sampson

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