Sunoco Performance Theater
The perfect talent. The perfect venue. The perfect evening.
Experience the intimacy and impact of live entertainment at Central PA’s finest performance venue. Outstanding acoustics, beautiful décor, and 700 comfortable seats – each with an unobstructed view never more than 65 feet from the stage – make Whitaker Center the perfect space for live music, theater, dance and more. Whitaker Center hosts everything from nationally touring acts to local resident companies, jazz to classical to folk, opera to ballet, comedians to musical theater. From month to month and year to year, you never know who will be gracing our Broadway-style stage.
Whitaker Center Presents…
2024-2025 Concert Series
Check out our incredible 2024-2025 lineup for the Sunoco Performance Theater! There’s something for everyone!
Sunoco Performance Theater
Membership Subscription
Members enjoy exclusive access to a diverse lineup of performances, including concerts, plays, and special events, all set in the state-of-the-art Sunoco Performance Theater. With newly added perks like priority seating, free parking, and more, this subscription not only enhances the theater experience but also helps support the arts in central Pennsylvania.
Upcoming Shows
Four Phantoms In Concert
An extravagant celebration of the iconic music of Broad way and more, The Four Phantoms In Concert brings together four Phantoms from the Tony Award – winning The Phantom of the Opera for an unforgettable night of entertainment. The Four Phantoms features an extraordinary quartet of performers, including Brent Barrett, John Cudia, Francm D’Ambrosio, and Ciarán Sheehan under the music direction of Ryan Shirar.
Pennsylvania Regional Ballet Spring Gala Concert
Join us on April 12th for an unforgettable evening of stunning ballet performances by the talented dancers of the Pennsylvania Regional Ballet at their Spring Gala Concert!
An Open Book: An Evening with Justin Furstenfeld of Blue October
Experience an intimate and unforgettable evening with Justin Furstenfeld, the dynamic frontman of Blue October, as he brings his captivating solo show, An Open Book, to the Whitaker Center. Through heartfelt stories, raw emotions, and acoustic renditions of Blue October’s greatest hits, Justin invites you on a journey through his life and artistry. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to connect with the music and the man behind it in a way like never before.
Murder on the Orient Express
“I believe it was the greatest case of my career, but who am I to say? Modesty forbids it.” Our fourth show of Season 99 will be a real nail-biter… AGATHA CHRISTIE’S MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS! Just after midnight, a snowdrift stops the Orient Express in its tracks. The luxurious train is surprisingly full for the time of the year, but by the morning it is one passenger fewer. An American tycoon lies dead in his compartment, stabbed eight times, his door locked from the inside. Isolated and with a killer in their midst, the passengers rely on detective Hercule Poirot to identify the murderer – in case he or she decides to strike again. Running April 25-May 11 at the Whitaker Center.
Hershey School of Dance & Arts: Celebrate 2025
Hershey School of Dance & Arts proudly presents “Celebrate!” 2025 Join us for our annual recital as we celebrate a year of growth and learning, our wonderful students and community, and dance and the arts! At HSDA, we believe that there is always something to celebrate!
Killer Queen
Lead singer Patrick Myers said “It’s been an amazing journey. That first show changed my life. We thought our band would last maybe a summer at the most but it’s a very addictive thing performing these songs. The concerts grew and grew and we’ve ended up playing and selling out the same arenas that Queen played at their peak. It’s been quite a surreal ride. Becoming regular performers Red Rocks Arena in America is another highlight . The Beatles, U2, Springsteen, Dylan all played on that stage. It’s really got it’s own kind of magic going on there”
Girls Night The Musical
See the Off-Broadway sensation that audiences can’t get enough of from coast to coast! Share the fun and laughter in this hilarious, feel-good comedy as five girlfriends re-live their past, celebrate their present, and look to the future on a wild night out! Featuring the most famous female empowerment hits of the last four decades including “Lady Marmalade,” “It’s Raining Men,” “Man I Feel Like A Woman,” “I Will Survive,” and many more.
All-4-One
The Grammy Award-Winning group, All-4-One, is internationally known for making beautiful love songs that not only chart radio airwaves, but also garner countless awards.
Late Nite Catechism
“Step back into your youth with Late Nite Catechism – a hilarious theatrical experience like no other! Join the irrepressible Sister as she leads her class through a riotous journey of laughter and nostalgia. From glow-in-the-dark rosaries to cheeky antics, every moment is packed with fun and surprises. Whether you’re a model student or a bit mischievous, Sister’s classroom is where you’ll want to be. Don’t miss out on the interactive theater event that The New York Times hails as ‘full of laughs’ – Late Nite Catechism awaits!”
The Machine performs Pink Floyd
Join us at Whitaker Center on November 26, 2025, for an unforgettable night with The Machine, the acclaimed Pink Floyd tribute band that has been extending the legendary group’s musical legacy for over 30 years.