LATEST NEWS AND EVENTS
The Next Act is excited to announce the schedule of events for the first half of the 2022 season at the historic Astra Theatre. There will be classic movies, hilarious comedians, and rockin’ live music all taking over the theater as live entertainment is back on the JIm & Pat Thyen Performance Stage.
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone will kick off the 2022 season when it is screened on Friday, January 21. The 20th-anniversary of this franchise deserves nothing less than to be celebrated with the original movie being played in a historic theatre.
The return of the comedic genius Costaki Economopoulos will take place on Friday, February 25. The shared love between this comedian and the historic theatre made a return inevitable.
Local band Star69 will kick off the music performances with a live act on Saturday, March 12. This Evansville based band covers all the best from the 90’s.
Then bust out your bowling shoes as The Big Lebowski takes to the screen for a showing on Saturday, April 9. Make plans for a night out with The Dude!
Laughs will surely fill the theater once again when the clever songwriter and quick-witted comedian Pat Godwin comes to town on Saturday, May 7.
On Saturday, June 18, American rock & roll artist Will Hoge will take to the stage and rock the theatre with a live performance that we all deserve after nearly 2 years of shuttered live events.
Finally, the 5th Annual Rock Lotto will take over the Astra Theatre on Saturday, July 9.
Ticket and time information can be found by visiting the Next Act’s website at www.astratheater.com.
The historic Astra Theatre is located in the heart of downtown Jasper, Indiana. Newly renovated with 357 seats, the Astra has main level and balcony seating with a concessions stand offering snacks and drinks that are available for purchase during the events.
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Next Act, Inc. is the 501(c)(3) that operates the historic, newly renovated Astra Theatre in downtown Jasper. Our mission is to foster, engage and create cultural and artistic opportunities and awareness in Dubois County. What that means is bringing programming including concerts, comedians, movies, and education to the Astra.
Now we have tickets. Ho ho ho! The action packed film Die Hard at the Astra Theatre on Saturday, December 18 is our Christmas present to you all! Suspense. . . check. Action. . . definitely. A Christmas movie. . . ummm, we think so. Tickets are on sale via Eventbrite here. General admission tickets… Continue Reading
Don’t get caught sitting at home alone on Saturday, December 4. Instead, join us at the historic Astra Theatre as the original Home Alone brings all of its hysterics to the big screen. Tickets are on sale now via Eventbrite here. General admission tickets on the main floor and balcony are $5.00. The doors will… Continue Reading
After missing out on the 2020 season, the Rock Lotto is returning to the historic Astra Theatre in Jasper on Saturday, November 20. Doors for this performance will open at 6:30 p.m. with bands scheduled to begin at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are on sale now via Eventbrite here. General admission tickets are $10. This is… Continue Reading
On Friday, 10/8, the Astra Theatre will show the 1981 classic action-adventure film, Raiders of the Lost Ark! General admission tickets on the main floor and balcony are ONLY $2.00! The doors will open at 6:30 pm, with the featured film scheduled to begin at 7:00 pm. The run time of this movie is 1… Continue Reading
The original Indiana Jones is swinging onto the screen at the historic Astra Theatre on Friday, October 8. The collaboration of George Lucas and Steven Spielberg in the 1981 film Raiders of the Lost Ark is sure to get us all on the edge of our seats once again. Tickets are on sale now via… Continue Reading
Laughter is just what is needed, and no doubt the laughs will just keep on coming as Tommy Boy takes to the screen at the historic Astra Theatre on Friday, September 17. The Next Act is screening this movie in conjunction with The Heart of Jasper’s Farm to Table Event. Tickets are on sale now… Continue Reading
Singer and songwriter Paul Thorn will take to the Jim & Pat Thyen Performance stage on Saturday, September 11 with opening act Cory Branan kicking the music off starting at 7:30 pm EST. Tickets are on sale now via Eventbrite here. Reserved seating tickets on the main floor and balcony are $30 with a $45… Continue Reading
The Next Act is excited to announce the schedule of events for the second half of the 2021 season at the historic Astra Theatre. It has been a quiet 16 months since the facilities were shuttered due to the pandemic, but it is now ready to bring live entertainment back to the JIm & Pat… Continue Reading
We are beyond excited to announce our schedule for the second half of 2021! Our beloved Astra Theatre is ready to make more memories! Mark your calendars! As tickets go on sale, they are available via Eventbrite here. 8/21 Styreo9/11 Paul Thorn with Cory Branan 9/17 Tommy Boy movie10/8 Raiders of the Lost Ark movie11/20… Continue Reading
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