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Event Updates

Due to the spreading COVID-19 virus and federal, state and local public health guidelines, The State Theatre has been forced to cancel or reschedule our calendar of events. All ticket and package purchases will be honored for the rescheduled date, but if that date does not work with your calendar, our box office will issue credits. Or, you can donate the price of the ticket (a deductible gift) to The State Theatre.

Our staff is working hard with agents, managers, and bands to schedule new show dates that fit with performers’ new touring schedules. We appreciate your patience while we work to fit these puzzle pieces together. New show dates will be announced via our website, social media, and email. Please email us with any questions or concerns.

You can generously support The State Theatre by donating, renewing or becoming a member, or buying gift certificates. Thank you for supporting The State Theatre.

As we look forward to welcoming our patrons back, the health and safety of our community is our highest priority and we are committed to following the guidance of leading public health agencies. In accordance with these guidelines and industry best practices we are instituting the following protocols:

  • All tickets MUST be purchased in advance. No tickets will be sold in house pre-show. No exceptions.
  • We are currently operating at 20% of our total capacity.
  • We are seating every other row to encourage social distancing.
  • All patrons must wear a face covering or mask when not in their seats and actively consuming concessions. Masks are available upon patron request.
  • All employees must wear a face covering or mask.
  • Sanitizer is available for all patrons
  • Limited concessions will be available for purchase.
  • Increased ventilation in the theatre via our HVAC systems and increased ventilation in the lobby by keeping the doors open during patron entry and exit.
  • Auditorium, restrooms, and other high touch surfaces are regularly sanitized.

The State Theatre is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that exists to entertain, enrich, educate, and inspire the residents of Centre County and beyond. COVID-19 has put the State Theatre under tremendous burden as we find ourselves unable to open our doors to the public and needing to reschedule our programming. We’ve recently adjusted our refund policy to reflect the impacts that those schedule changes may have on our patrons.

Every donation that we get right now goes a long way toward sustaining our operations during this period. Please consider, if you’re able, rather than taking a cash refund, donating the value of your ticket(s) to support our non-profit mission. These donations are sustaining for us.

If you’re eligible for a refund based on the below criteria, and would like a cash refund, please contact us at boxoffice@thestatetheatre.org.

Refund Policy

All sales are final; the State Theatre does not provide cash refunds for previously purchased tickets except under certain circumstances as described below. If you know 24 hours in advance of an event that you can no longer attend the event you’ve purchased tickets to, you may call the Box Office at 814.272.0606 x301 to see if exchanges are available for that specific event.

State Theatre Produced Events

The State Theatre produces and presents the majority of events that take place in the Friedman Auditorium and Attic. If you’re unsure whether you’ve bought tickets to a State Theatre-produced event or a 3rd party rental, please feel free to get in touch with us at boxoffice@thestatetheatre.org.

Canceled Event

All ticket holders will be given the option to receive:

  1. A full refund for the canceled event or
  2. A credit toward a future State Theatre Produced event scheduled within 365 days of the canceled event.
Rescheduled Event
  • All ticket and package purchases will be automatically transferred to the rescheduled date, if the rescheduled date is within 365 days of the originally scheduled date.
  • If the new date is more than 365 days from the original event date, a full refund will be available at the request of the patron.

State Theatre Rental Events

The State Theatre stages events throughout the year that are rentals by third party presenters.  If you’re unsure whether you’ve bought tickets to a State Theatre-produced event or a 3rd party rental, please feel free to get in touch with us at boxoffice@thestatetheatre.org.

Canceled Event
  • All ticket holders will receive a full refund for the canceled event.
Rescheduled Event
  • All ticket and package purchases will be transferred to the rescheduled date if the rescheduled date is within 365 days of the originally scheduled date.
  • If the new date is more than 365 days from the original event date, then full refunds will be available at the request of the patron.

June

  • Steve Earle & The Dukes on June 10th - To Be Rescheduled

April

  • The Machine Performs Pink Floyd on April 22nd - To Be Rescheduled

March

  • Lotus Land: Rush Tribute on March 20th - To Be Rescheduled

February

  • Todd Snider on February 26th - To Be Rescheduled

January

  • Los Lobos on January 30th - To Be Rescheduled

December

  • Looney Tunes Cartoons on December 12th - Cancelled
  • Looney Tunes Cartoons on December 19th - Cancelled

November

  • Get The Led Out on November 19th - To Be Rescheduled

October

  • Jimmy Webb on October 4th - To Be Rescheduled
  • Jazz In The Attic: Joshua Davis Trio on October 9th - To Be Rescheduled
  • Sounds From The Attic: Chris Rattie & The New Rebels on October 22nd - To Be Rescheduled

September

  • Sounds From The Attic: Cone Of Silence on September 24th - To Be Rescheduled
  • The Gin Blossoms on September 29th - To Be Rescheduled

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Your Community Performing Arts Center

The State Theatre is a community-owned theatre dedicated to serving the Centre County region. We’re a mainstay of the State College, PA community, a proud hub of local culture, featuring artists both homegrown and nationally renowned.

There’s something for everyone at The State. Rock ‘n’ roll, country, indie, and blues. Drama, musical theatre, comedy, and opera. Movies, dance, stand-up and children’s programming. There’s rarely a day at The State without a show to be seen, a concert to be heard, or a laugh to be had.

The State Theatre is your theatre. Welcome home.

PA Council On The Arts

The State Theatre, Inc. receives state arts funding support through a grant from the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, a state agency funded by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency.

Corporate Reports

The State Theatre, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) Public Charity.

Audited financial statements are available to the public upon request. Contributions are deductible, as provided by law.

NTEE Code:
A61-Performing Arts Centers
EIN: 68-0490220
Year Founded: 2001
Fiscal Year: November 1 – October 31

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STATE THEATRE, INC.
130 West College Avenue
State College, PA 16801

Telephone: (814) 272-0606
E-mail: boxoffice@TheStateTheatre.org

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