Phil Robertson Among Performers At Blue Gate Theatre
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SHIPSHEWANA – The Blue Gate Theatre announced its 2015 performance and concert schedule. The 2015 lineup continues the Blue Gate's efforts to welcome some of the country's best known and loved performers across a variety of musical and entertainment genres, according to a press release from the theater. Notable names on the list include: Phil Robertson from A&E’s “Duck Dynasty”; Merle Haggard, Red Green, Loretta Lynn, John Michael Montgomery, Mickey Gilley and many more. Along with the over 80 concerts, the Blue Gate will continue to produce its musicals and add one more to its musicals catalog. "We are constantly asking our current guests what performers they'd like us to invite to Shipshewana, many of those requests and suggestions are reflected on this year's line-up,” said Andrew Rohrer, director of marketing. “But, every once and while we like to surprise people with an artist they’d never expect to see in Shipshewana. This year I think we've pulled it off with Phil Robertson. He’s a huge name and we feel he’s someone that our guests will really be excited to come see.” Some of names that were highly requested and made it on the schedule this year include: Michael W. Smith, Steven Curtis Chapman, the Texas Tenors and Charley Pride. The musicals line-up next year will include “Josiah for President,” which opened this year to sellout crowds and rave reviews, the release states. The story follows an Amish farmer by the name of Josiah who becomes a write-in candidate for the presidency of the United States without his consent or knowledge. Also returning is the musical comedy “Half-stitched,” a story about an Amish widow who's quilting class brings together a most unlikely group of people. New to the stage next year will be a Christmas musical titled “Our Christmas Dinner.” This fun musical will explore holiday traditions and the true meaning of Christmas when an Amish family takes shelter from a blizzard in an unlikely retreat. According to Rohrer, “The Blue Gate Theatre will be entering its 19th year and was originally established out of the Riegsecker Marketplace ‘Meeting House’ as a means to provide tourists and locals who are visiting Shipshewana with outstanding evening entertainment, while staying true to the cultural roots of the community.” The original shows proved so successful, that when the new Blue Gate Restaurant was built, it was expanded to accommodate a new professional theatre space. The 2015 Season Signature concerts include: • Jan. 16 Steven Curtis Chapman • Jan. 17 Jamie Grace • Jan. 24 Mark Lowry • March 7 Mel Tillis • May 14 Roy Clark • May 15 Loretta Lynn • May 29 John Anderson • May 30 Merle Haggard • June 11 Pat & Debby Boone • June 12 Phil Robertson • June 13 Gaither Vocal Band • July 24 Brandon Heath • Sept. 24 Exile with Juice Newton • Sept. 25 Michael W. Smith • Sept. 26 John Michael Montgomery • Oct. 22 Mickey Gilley • Oct. 23 Red Green • Oct. 24 Charley Pride • Dec. 4 Texas Tenors Christmas The full schedule, times and prices can be seen at www.riegsecker.com/shipshewana/bluegatetheater/schedule/ Tickets for the 2015 season went on sale Wednesday and will be available by phone or via the Blue Gate Theatre Website. For more details and contact information, visit: www.BlueGateTheater.com
