SELLERSVILLE PA – Musical choices on the calendar during February and March at The Sellersville Theater will appeal to a wide variety of tastes. The theater’s latest weekly notices offer up coming shows that showcase acoustic; funk, rock, and jazz; bossa nova; and tributes to Motown staples, Brazilian composer Sergio Mendes and his Brasil 66, and Heart.
Ahead at the Theater
Recently announced shows at the theater, 24 W. Temple Ave., include:
Josh Ritter Special Trio Show, with Mark Erelli and Zachariah Hickman, welcomed by WXPN. Their acoustic trio performance is scheduled for March 10 (Monday; 2025) at 8 p.m. Tickets go on public sale Friday (Jan. 10) at 10 a.m. Singer, songwriter, musician, artist, and author Ritter will be joined by Erelli and Hickman. Ritter’s works have been praised by NPR Music, The New York Times, and author Stephen King.
TR3, featuring Tim Reynolds. Its performance is scheduled for March 9 (Sunday) at 8 p.m., and tickets go on sale Monday (Jan. 13) at 10 a.m. Dave Matthews collaborator Reynolds and his electric power trio TR3 are known for their fusion of funk, rock and jazz. Their latest album, “Watch It,” is considered “their most perceptive, harmonious and imaginative to date, defying classification,” the theater says.
The Magic of Motown. The performance is scheduled for Feb. 9 (Sunday) at 2 p.m., with tickets available now. The show represents a high-energy tribute to Motown Records and its artists, who helped define the sound of the ’60s and ’70s. Hear favorite Motown hits by Diana Ross & The Supremes, The Jackson 5, Marvin Gaye, The Temptations, and others.
Minas Quintet Tribute to Sergio Mendes and Brasil 66. Its performance is scheduled for Feb. 19 (Wednesday) at 8 p.m., with tickets available now. Philadelphia-based quintet Minas is lauded for its “unique sound, artistry, and warmth.” It pays tribute to Mendes, a Brazilian musician, pianist, and composer; and his band Brasil ’66, which brought bossa nova to a global audience.
Bad Animals – The Heart Tribute. Its performance is scheduled for Feb. 28 (Friday) at 8 p.m., with tickets available now. Vocalists Daena D and Gina D “capture the essence of Ann and Nancy Wilson of Heart,” the theater reports, and adds their show “is as close as you can get to the real thing.” Bad Animals performs favorite Heart songs from its ’70s classic rock hits to ’80s and ’90s chart-toppers.
Coming This Weekend
Looking for entertainment this weekend? Due up Thursday through Monday (Jan. 7-13) at the theater are:
- RAEL – A Peter Gabriel Experience, Thursday at 8 p.m.;
- Rhonda Vincent & The Rage, Friday at 8 p.m.;
- Judy Tudy, a family show, Saturday at 1 p.m.;
- Adam Ezra Group, with Clover, Saturday at 8 p.m.;
- Bill Haley Jr. & The Comets, Sunday at 3 p.m.; and
- a free R-rated movie, “Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas,” Monday at 7:30 p.m.
See it full schedule of upcoming shows and place ticket orders online.
The Sellersville Theater is located 25 miles northeast of Pottstown. It describes itself as “an intimate live music and comedy venue with 325 seats, featuring national and international performers … It boasts an impressive live schedule of five or more shows per week.” It also is available to rent for weddings, presentations, meetings, and special events.
Night photo of the Sellersville Theater, used by Travels With The Post, from its Facebook Page
Guitar photo by Andrew Lozovyi on Deposit Photos, used under license
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