News & Events
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Singer and songwriter Paul Thorn at the historic Astra Theatre on Saturday, September 11
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…
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The Next Act announces slate of events at the historic Astra Theatre for the second half of 2021
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…
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Mark Your Calendar & Hold the Date
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…
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Take the evening off and join The Next Act as they are set to show Ferris Bueller’s Day Off at the historic Astra Theatre on Wednesday, July 14.
Who’s up for dinner and a show? Make plans to enjoy some food at the Downtown Chowdown and then enjoy a film at the historic Astra Theatre after. The Next Act will be screening Ferris Bueller’s Day off on Wednesday, July 14, 2021. Tickets are on sale now via Eventbrite here. General admission tickets on…
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Astra to Show “Alice in Wonderland” (Disney Original Movie) during JCA Chalk Walk
Find the “maddest hat” you can and go down the rabbit hole which leads to the historic Astra Theatre on the square in Jasper. In conjunction with the Jasper Community Arts’ annual Chalk Walk on Saturday, June 5, the Next Act will be screening the original 1951 Alice in Wonderland film. Tickets are on sale…
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Free Live Stream from the Astra!
On Saturday, January 30 at 9:30 pm, Jamstorm and The Next Act are teaming up to put on a free concert that can be livestreamed into the comfort of your own home. Live music and performances are no doubt being missed, and this presents an opportunity to enjoy the next best thing. Jamstorm is a…
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COVID guidelines for ticket holders for Beetlejuice on Friday, October 30
To all ticket holders for this event: The Next Act is beyond excited to present Beetlejuice on Friday, October 30th at The Astra Theatre (517 Main St, Jasper, IN). The doors will open at 6:30 pm EST, with the featured film scheduled to begin at 7:00 pm EST. The movie is rated PG and has…
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The historic Astra Theatre is coming back to life on Friday, October 30 as the film Beetlejuice is scheduled to appear
“Next Act. Next Act. Next Act,” we are summoning patrons back for haunting entertainment at our beloved Astra theatre. Tim Burton’s 1988 comedic fantasy film, Beetlejuice, is set to take over the big screen just in time to get everyone ratcheted up for the Halloween weekend. Tickets are on sale now via Eventbrite. General admission…
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The remaining 2020 shows at the historic Astra theatre to be postponed.
The Next Act strives to bring high-quality and enjoyable events to our community, and the 2020 season has already been filled with highly anticipated shows. However, the COVID-19 pandemic has wreaked havoc on all aspects of our lives over the past few months, and the coming months are very much still in flux. Therefore, it…
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Country rocker Will Hoge and Band now set to take the stage at the historic Astra Theatre on Saturday, August 15.
Will Hoge and his band will be rocking the Jim and Pat Thyen Performance Stage on Saturday, August 15. (This is a rescheduled date due to the postponement of the original event, scheduled in May, from the COVID containment response. All tickets purchased for that show will still be honored for the new date. Refund requests…
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