The State Theatre

The State Theatre The State Theatre is a non-profit, community owned entertainment center. We strive to create a memorable experience for all.
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The State Theatre is Central PA's home for local artists and audiences to experience, appreciate and embrace the transformative power of the performing arts. We are committed to presenting a variety of excellent local and national music, theater, dance, comedy, and film programming.

Another packed house for East Nash Grass TONIGHT! The Attic is the place to be, and if you didn’t get tickets this time,...
03/06/2025

Another packed house for East Nash Grass TONIGHT! The Attic is the place to be, and if you didn’t get tickets this time, don’t make the same mistake twice—click the link below for upcoming shows and reserve your seats early! 🎟️

TICKET & INFO: https://thestatetheatre.org/calendar/the-attic/

Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz take on the undead in The Mummy (1999), screening at 7 PM TONIGHT! Doors open at 6 PM—ge...
03/05/2025

Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz take on the undead in The Mummy (1999), screening at 7 PM TONIGHT! Doors open at 6 PM—get here early, or risk awakening the curse! 👀🏺⚰️

TICKETS & INFO: https://tinyurl.com/IMHOTEP1999

Fewer than 10 seats left! 🚨 Don’t miss the chance to see Amythyst Kiah in The Attic this Sunday, March 9th. Her latest a...
03/04/2025

Fewer than 10 seats left! 🚨 Don’t miss the chance to see Amythyst Kiah in The Attic this Sunday, March 9th. Her latest album, Still Bright, is a perfect fit for the mountain-loving folk of central PA; deeply rooted in Appalachian tradition and inspired by the mountains surrounding her home. Get excited for the show and learn more in this great read from West Virginia Public Broadcasting: https://wvpublic.org/appalachia-plays-a-foundational-role-in-amythyst-kiahs-album-still-bright/

TIX AND INFO: https://tinyurl.com/AMYTHYSTATTIC

Amythyst Kiah spoke with Inside Appalachia from her home in Johnson City, Tennessee to talk about her new album.

Just Announced- Steep Canyon Rangers are making their way through Happy Valley this summer! The three-time Grammy nomine...
03/04/2025

Just Announced- Steep Canyon Rangers are making their way through Happy Valley this summer!

The three-time Grammy nominees have released 14 studio albums, three collaborative albums with actor/banjoist Steve Martin, been inducted into the North Carolina Music Hall of Fame, and are headed your way June 19th.

Presale starts Wednesday March 19th at 10 am, tickets on sale Friday March 21st at 10 am

TIX & INFO: https://tinyurl.com/HappyValleyRangers

Just announced- The State Theatre and Seven Mountains Media are bringing the Queen of Americana to Arts Fest this 2025! ...
03/04/2025

Just announced- The State Theatre and Seven Mountains Media are bringing the Queen of Americana to Arts Fest this 2025! Friday July 11th, Rosanne Cash performs a special duo concert with her husband and Grammy award-winning songwriter and guitarist John Leventhal. Presale starts Wednesday, March 19th at 10am, tickets go on sale Friday, March 21st at 10am.

TICKETS & INFO: https://tinyurl.com/RosanneCashArtsFest

Ya’ll can’t seem to get enough movies at The State lately, so here you go! We’re reviving some top notch cinema and camp...
03/03/2025

Ya’ll can’t seem to get enough movies at The State lately, so here you go! We’re reviving some top notch cinema and campy favorites this March- find the full lineup via the link below!

March 14: Raging Bull (45th Anniversary)
March 21: Almost Famous (25th Anniversary)
March 28: The Shawshank Redemption (First 100 guests get free popcorn, courtesy of our sponsors RISE at State College! 🍿)
March 30: Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1931) in The Attic (Includes drinks & complimentary light fare!)
March 30: The Cabin in the Woods

TICKETS AND INFO: https://thestatetheatre.org/upcoming-movies/

LOW TICKET ALERT!🚨 We're down to just the last few seats for these shows so you better hop to it!The Wildmans | 3/7 | Th...
03/03/2025

LOW TICKET ALERT!🚨 We're down to just the last few seats for these shows so you better hop to it!

The Wildmans | 3/7 | The Attic
Amythyst Kiah |3/9 | The Attic
The Suitcase Junket | 4/2 | The Attic
Marty Stuart & His Fabulous Superlatives | 4/24
The Machine Performs Pink Floyd | 4/25

TICKETS & INFO: https://thestatetheatre.org/

Heyyyy, youuuu guyyyyys!  The Goonies are back on the big screen for their 40th anniversary! Doors open at 1:30 for a 2:...
03/02/2025

Heyyyy, youuuu guyyyyys! The Goonies are back on the big screen for their 40th anniversary! Doors open at 1:30 for a 2:30 matinee 🏴‍☠️

TIX & INFO: https://tinyurl.com/sloth40th

ON SALE NOW!Dust & Grooves Vol.2 Book Release PartyMarch 21st | 6-10 PM | The AtticCentral PA vinyl heads! Join us in Th...
03/01/2025

ON SALE NOW!
Dust & Grooves Vol.2 Book Release Party
March 21st | 6-10 PM | The Attic

Central PA vinyl heads! Join us in The Attic on Friday, March 21st for a book launch party.
All-vinyl pop-up sale with Fez Records, Stax of Trax, and City Lights starts at 6PM, Dust & Grooves founder Eilon Paz is joined by Penn State's Jerry Zolten for a Q&A at 8pm, and the book signing + after party dj'd by Tiger and Araelia closes out the night from 9-10pm.

TIX & INFO: https://tinyurl.com/DUSTGROOVESVOL2

TONIGHT! 🎬 Join us for a special 30th anniversary screening of Se7en with an exclusive Q&A featuring Penn State Alum and...
02/28/2025

TONIGHT! 🎬 Join us for a special 30th anniversary screening of Se7en with an exclusive Q&A featuring Penn State Alum and screenwriter Andrew Kevin Walker! Doors open at 6 PM, movie starts at 7—see you there! 🔦📖

TICKETS: https://tinyurl.com/SE7ENAKW

P.S. This is just the beginning for what our friends Happy Valley Comic Con have in store this year- save the date for March 1st & 2nd!

Congratulations to Dan Navarro on winning Song of the Year at the 2025 International Folk Music Awards! His and Janiva M...
02/27/2025

Congratulations to Dan Navarro on winning Song of the Year at the 2025 International Folk Music Awards! His and Janiva Magness’ cover of “$20 Bill (For George Floyd)” has earned Navarro yet another well-deserved honor and we’re so happy to see his music and activism continue to make a lasting impact. If you're a fan, don't miss the chance to see him live in The Attic at The State Theatre on May 7th!

TICKETS: https://tinyurl.com/DanNavarroAttic

For the next three nights, we’re bringing you blockbusters, cult classics, and groundbreaking documentaries—don’t miss a...
02/27/2025

For the next three nights, we’re bringing you blockbusters, cult classics, and groundbreaking documentaries—don’t miss a moment!

🔥TONIGHT (Feb 27, 7 PM): Warner Bros U & The State Theatre present a FREE advance screening of Mickey 17 starring Robert Pattinson! Be among the first to see this highly anticipated sci-fi epic.

📦 FRIDAY: Celebrate 30 years of Se7en with a special screening + live Q&A featuring screenwriter Andrew Kevin Walker, presented with Happy Valley Comics & Collectible Convention.

🌍 SATURDAY: Be the first to see A Century After Nanook before it airs on PBS nationwide! This powerful doc from CORVA Studio Lab & the Inukjuak Village explores 100 years of cultural and environmental change.

GET YOUR TICKETS: https://thestatetheatre.org/upcoming-movies/

5-time Grammy-winning bassist Victor Wooten is bringing The Wooten Brothers to The State Theatre on Wednesday, April 9th...
02/26/2025

5-time Grammy-winning bassist Victor Wooten is bringing The Wooten Brothers to The State Theatre on Wednesday, April 9th!

The room is filling up—grab your spot before it’s too late! 🎟️

TICKETS & INFO: https://tinyurl.com/VICTORWOOTENBROS

12 jurors. 1 case. Countless reasons to watch. ⚖️ One of the highest rated courtroom dramas ever produced screens TONIGH...
02/25/2025

12 jurors. 1 case. Countless reasons to watch. ⚖️ One of the highest rated courtroom dramas ever produced screens TONIGHT! Join us for 12 Angry Men at The State Theatre at 7pm, doors open at 6pm.

TICKETS: https://tinyurl.com/juryisout

Join us in The Attic on Friday, March 21, 2025 to celebrate the release of Dust & Grooves Volume 2: Further Adventures i...
02/25/2025

Join us in The Attic on Friday, March 21, 2025 to celebrate the release of Dust & Grooves Volume 2: Further Adventures in Record Collecting by Eilon Paz.

6:00pm-8:00pm: Vinyl Pop-Up Sale with Fez Records, Stax of Trax, and City Lights DJ’d by Tiger and Araelia
8:00pm-9:00pm: Dust & Grooves Founder Eilon Paz in conversation with Jerry Zolten
9:00pm-10:00pm: Book Signing and After Party with DJs Tiger and Araelia

TICKETS & INFO: https://tinyurl.com/DUSTGROOVESVOL2

We're feeling generous💙 Tommy Castro & The Painkillers are hitting the stage on their 'Closer to the Bone' tour THIS WED...
02/24/2025

We're feeling generous💙 Tommy Castro & The Painkillers are hitting the stage on their 'Closer to the Bone' tour THIS WEDNESDAY, and we’re giving away 7 FREE tickets! Just share this post to your story, tag us, and cross your fingers 😉

The show kicks off at 8 PM on Wednesday, February 26th, with doors opening at 7 PM! Don’t miss out!

TICKETS & INFO: https://tinyurl.com/ClosertotheBone

🎬 MOVIE ALERT! 🎬 We're bringing some of the most highly requested and anticipated films to the big screen this March! Sw...
02/23/2025

🎬 MOVIE ALERT! 🎬 We're bringing some of the most highly requested and anticipated films to the big screen this March! Swipe to check out just a portion of our massive lineup—featuring beloved classics, milestone anniversaries, family favorites, and top 100 must-sees, all worthy of a true revival cinema experience— stay tuned for even more announcements! 🍿✨

TICKETS: https://thestatetheatre.org/upcoming-movies/

The battle for Middle-earth rages on! ⚔️✨ Join us TONIGHT at 7 PM for The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers—Extended Edi...
02/22/2025

The battle for Middle-earth rages on! ⚔️✨ Join us TONIGHT at 7 PM for The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers—Extended Edition on the big screen! This 2 time Oscar winner features the jaw-dropping Battle of Helm’s Deep, some of Gollum’s creepiest moments, and the ultimate bromance as Frodo and Sam journey ever closer to Mount Doom.

Don’t miss the grand finale on March 8th with The Return of the King!

TICKETS: https://tinyurl.com/HIKEMOUNTDOOM

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Monday 12pm - 5pm
Tuesday 12pm - 5pm
Wednesday 12pm - 5pm
Thursday 12pm - 5pm
Friday 12pm - 5pm

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The State Theatre is a nonprofit performing arts center serving Central Pennsylvania and beyond! We are a home for local artists and audiences to experience, appreciate and embrace the transformative power of the performing arts. We are committed to presenting a variety of excellent local and national music, theater, dance, comedy, and film programming. We strive to create a memorable experience for all.