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10 Must-See Concerts and Shows at GIANT Center and Hershey Theatre in Spring 2023

Written by: Maddie Martinez

Exciting lineup of spring entertainment coming to Hershey, PA

Spring has officially sprung, and what better way to celebrate than attending a concert or show at one of our Hershey Entertainment venues?

There’s something in store for everyone this season, so keep reading to learn more about some of the most exciting events heading to GIANT Center and Hershey Theatre this spring. We look forward to welcoming you and your loved ones to our venues soon! 

1. MARCH 30-APRIL 2: DISNEY ON ICE: FIND YOUR HERO 

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Disney On Ice presents Find Your Hero, an adventure filled with tales of heroism from your favorite Disney stories! Join fearless wayfinder Moana and Demigod Maui as they bravely voyage into uncharted territories to return the stolen heart of Te Fiti. Journey alongside Anna and Elsa on their quest to protect the kingdom. Dive “Under The Sea” and test the power of true love with The Little Mermaid. Get tangled with Rapunzel as she dares to explore the world outside her own. And be there as Belle boldly tames the fearsome Beast. Discover that courage, determination and heart are all part of the hero in you! 

A treat for the whole family, see Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Goofy and stars from Moana, Frozen, The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast, and Tangled.


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2. APRIL 4-9: HADESTOWN

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Welcome to “Hadestown,” where a song can change your fate. The winner of eight 2019 Tony Awards®, including Best Musical and the 2020 Grammy® Award for Best Musical Theater Album, will visit Hershey on April 4-9, 2023. 

Intertwining two mythic tales — that of young dreamers Orpheus and Eurydice, and that of King Hades and his wife Persephone — “Hadestown” is a haunting and hopeful theatrical experience that grabs you and never lets go. “Come see how the world could be” by catching a performance of “Hadestown” in April. 

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3. APRIL 13: JEFF DUNHAM 

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Jeff Dunham announced newly added dates to his “Still Not Canceled Tour,” including a stop in Hershey, Pa., on April 13. Currently on his “Seriously Tour,” which visited GIANT Center in 2020, Dunham has been named Billboard’s Top Comedy Tour three years in a row.

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4. APRIL 14: REBA MCENTIRE 

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Reba McEntire is extending her “Reba: Live in Concert” tour following a string of sold-out stops on the fall leg. Reba announced 14 additional dates set for spring of 2023, including a stop at the GIANT Center on April 14, which features special guests Terri Clark and The Isaacs. 

Tickets to the show are nearly sold out, so be sure to grab yours while they last! 

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5. APRIL 23: BRIT FLOYD: 50 YEARS OF DARK SIDE 

HERSHEY THEATRE

Brit Floyd returns to the stage in 2023 to perform a brand-new production celebrating 50 years of the ground-breaking and iconic musical masterpiece "The Dark Side of the Moon." The show will feature classic tracks from the album, such as "Time," 'Money," "Us and Them," and "The Great Gig in the Sky." The set list will also include other highlights from Pink Floyd’s magnificent catalog of albums, including tracks from "The Wall," "Wish You Were Here," "Animals," "The Division Bell," "Meddle," and much more. 

Taking to the stage to perform note-for-note renditions of all these classic Pink Floyd tracks will be the band of musicians that audiences have become familiar with worldwide over the years, featuring long-time guitarist/vocalist and musical director Damian Darlington, who has played over 2,500 Pink Floyd music-related concerts throughout his career. The band will also feature Ian Cattell, Edo Scordo, Eva Avila, and all the other expert musicians that have joined Brit Floyd's ranks over the last decade. 

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6. MAY 5-6: NATE BARGATZE 

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Hailing from Old Hickory, Tennessee, stand-up comedian Nate Bargatze is selling out shows worldwide on his “Raincheck Tour,” which sold out two shows at Hershey Theatre in Fall 2021. He will return to Hershey for two shows this spring with “The Be Funny Tour.” Bargatze’s comedy is both clean and relatable, evident in his ten appearances on The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon!

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7. MAY 22: WWE MONDAY NIGHT RAW

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For the first time in nearly 12 years, WWE Monday Night Raw will be held in Hershey! 

Don’t miss the chance to see your favorite RAW Superstars, including Seth "Freaking" Rollins, United States Champion Austin Theory, RAW Women's Champion Bianca Belair, Becky Lynch, Bayley, Kevin Owens, Bobby Lashley, AJ Styles & The O.C. and many more. 

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8. MAY 26: DARYL HALL WITH SPECIAL GUEST TODD RUNDGREN

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Rock and Roll Hall of Famers and Pennsylvania natives Daryl Hall and Todd Rundgren are coming to Hershey Theatre with the Daryl's House Band. The show is part of an expansion of Daryl Hall’s first solo tour in a decade and supports the release of “Before After,” his first solo record in over a decade. 

Hall is best known for his duo group with John Oates, who visited GIANT Center in Hershey on February 26, 2020.

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9. MAY 28: BOZ SCAGGS

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Born William Royce Scaggs, Boz Scaggs is known for his fusion of R&B, rock and blues influences. His five-decade musical career includes three Top 40 hit singles with "It's Over," "Lido Shuffle" and the Grammy-winning "Lowdown." Scaggs’ latest album, “Out of the Blues,'' is a mixture of classics and original compositions. 
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10. JUNE 13-18: SIX THE MUSICAL 

HERSHEY THEATRE

From Tudor Queens to Pop Icons, the SIX wives of Henry VIII take the microphone to remix five hundred years of historical heartbreak into a Euphoric Celebration of 21st-century girl power. This new original musical is the global sensation that everyone is losing their head over! 

SIX won 23 awards in the 2021/2022 Broadway season, including the Tony Award® for Best Original Score (Music and Lyrics) and the Outer Critics Circle Award for Best Musical. The New York Times says SIX “TOTALLY RULES!” (Critic's Pick). 

See the show The Washington Post hails as “Exactly the kind of energizing, inspirational illumination this town aches for!" 

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GIANT Center hosts an impressive line-up of star-studded performances including concerts, professional ice shows and family events. It also serves as home to the Hershey Bears Hockey Club and various PIAA high school state championship events.

Hershey Theatre opened in September 1933. It has established itself as the area’s premier performing arts center, presenting the finest in touring Broadway shows, classical music and world-renowned entertainers.