Summer Happenings at Hersheypark

Hersheypark Entertainment Rocks This Summer
New Shows Start Every 15 Minutes During the Height of the Season

(Hershey, Pa.) - A total of 15 shows will keep the Hersheypark theaters and midways busy this summer. From high-energy performances in the air-conditioned Chevrolet Music Box Theatre to an array of strolling musicians, Hersheypark entertainment provides a sweet addition to the Park's collection of more than 65 rides and attractions. This summer, the Park proudly offers a new show starting every 15 minutes between the hours of noon and 8 p.m. every day from May 29 through August 28.

Also new this year, the talented performers from the Hersheypark resident productions will take their shows on the road and entertain guests throughout Hershey, including stops at The Hotel Hershey, Hershey Lodge, Hershey Highmeadow Campground, and Hershey Country Club.

In addition, the Hersheypark Summer Concert Series, sponsored by Arby's, offers a line-up of stellar acts in the Amphitheatre every Sunday and on other select dates. These shows are seated first-come, first served and are included in the Park's one-price admission. (see list of shows below)

Some of the Park's most popular performers are the lovable Hershey's Product Characters. The Hershey's Bar, Reese's Peanut Butter Cup and Hershey's Kiss and many of their costumed-character pals are always at the Park, making new friends and posing for photos.

What follows is a summary of the resident entertainment that Hersheypark is offering this season:

TAP - The Show NEW!
Chevrolet Music Box Theatre
Presented by Capezio
Produced by Matt Davenport Productions
An explosive celebration of tap artistry, featuring versatile singers and wildly talented tappers that will take the audience from Broadway all the way around the world and then back down Main Street.

Rock The Jukebox! NEW!
Chevrolet Music Box Theatre
Presented by Capezio
Produced by Matt Davenport Productions
Join a powerhouse cast as they party at "The Juke" and take a musical roller coaster ride in celebration of iconic music that includes tunes that range from disco to The Beatles and from pop to rock.

Crystal Sneakers NEW!
Amphitheatre
Produced by SRO Associates
It's a modern-day rags-to-riches musical about high school friends, a dance and a soda shop, with lots of singing and dancing. Stay seated to see which girl wins the talent show - and the guy.

Showdown at Cocoa Canyon NEW!
Aquatheatre
Produced by SRO Associates
The story begins with a trail cook creating a new recipe when a band of bumbling bandits stumbles upon him and realizes he has a secret ingredient. The bandits decide to steal the secret and sell it to the highest bidder. Acrobats and sea lions go in hot pursuit to save the recipe.

Our Friends From the Sea - An Educational Sea Lion Experience NEW!
Aquatheatre
Produced by Oceans of Fun
Meet Geneva and Diego, the sea lion stars at Hersheypark. This fun and informative presentation covers everything humans have ever wanted to know about these amazing animals.

The Ed-ZOO-cation Team NEW!
Strolling through ZooAmerica North American Wildlife Park
Produced by Windish Music and Productions
This ex-ZOO-berant strolling show teaches guests how to reuse, renew and recycle. The colorful team interacts with children of all ages with quick wit, comedic timing, magical sideshows and juggling.

The Soda Pops
Amphitheatre
Produced by WJS Productions
The award-winning Soda Pops rock the Amphitheatre with the fabulous "horn band" tunes of the '70s and '80s, including songs from Chicago and Earth, Wind & Fire.

Frontier Frenzy
Hatfield Country Grill
Produced by Windish Music and Productions
Musicians and showmanship blend for a dazzling display that's an exciting fusion of modern country rock and bluegrass classics.

Wild Country
Hatfield Country Grill
Produced by Matt Davenport Productions
Grab some grub and hunker down for a boot-stompin' good time. This talented cast rocks the rafters with modern country hits and country jukebox classics.

The Milkmen
Milkmen Stage (across from Chevrolet Music Box Theatre)
Presented by Hershey's Syrup
Produced by Matt Davenport Productions
"Rosie" the milk truck pulls up to deliver Hershey's four favorite milkmen. They'll keep seats shaking as the rhythm flows with tunes from yesterday and today.

N'Disguize
N'Disguize Stage (across from Chevrolet Music Box Theatre)
Produced by RWS and Associates
Guests never know where these crazy crooners will "pop up" to sing a memorable hit in a spontaneous a capella performance that could span any generation.

The Boardwalkers
Strolling though the Park
Produced by Matt Davenport Productions
Cruising in their customized dune buggy and accessorized with surfing gear, these four dynamic performers keep it cool all summer long by playing great Atlantic Coast beach music.

The Chocolate-Covered Band
Strolling through the Park
Produced by Windish Music and Productions
This lively strolling band whips up a fresh batch of familiar, candy-themed tunes every morning.

Cocoa Rhythm Factory
Strolling through the Park
Produced by Windish Music and Productions
These strolling "factory workers" mass-produce good vibrations with their groove-oriented drumming and melodic percussion.

Hershey's Product Character Party
Strolling through Music Box Way
Presented by Turkey Hill Minit Markets
Produced by Hersheypark Entertainment
Guests spend time with favorite Hershey's Product Characters as they hang out in the midway. Guests are encouraged to bring cameras for an event kids won't want to miss.

Hershey Entertainment & Resorts is proud to help fulfill the dream of our mutual founder, Milton S. Hershey, by supporting Milton Hershey School, the largest home and school in the world, as it continues to provide opportunities for children in need. http://www.mhskids.org/

2010 Hersheypark Amphitheatre Summer Concert Series
Presented by Arby's

Hersheypark Amphitheatre welcomes a variety of acts during the Park season. All shows are free with Park admission, and seats are filled on a first-come, first-served basis.

Saturday, May 22: MITCHEL MUSSO*
Sunday, May 23: IMAGINATION MOVERS*
Sunday, May 30: THE RAIN DOGS
Sunday, June 6: CHUCK NEGRON*
Sunday, June 13: SAWYER BROWN*
Sunday, June 20: SANTANA original lead singer GREGG ROLIE*
Sunday, June 27: FELIX CAVALIERE'S RASCALS*
Sunday, July 4: BOWZER'S ROCK 'N' ROLL PARTY Starring: CHARLIE THOMAS'S
DRIFTERS, THE VOGUES, THE ANGELS KID KYLE, 15 Year- Old Doo Wop Sensation, and BOWZER & THE STINGRAYS
Sunday, July 11: EDDIE MONEY*
Sunday, July 18: ATLANTA RHYTHM SECTION with special guest BOB WELCH*
Sunday, July 25: ADAM FERRARA*
Sunday, August 1: NIGHTWIND
Sunday, August 8: PENTAGON
Sunday, August 15: JUKEBOX HEROES starring THE MAHONEY BROTHERS
Sunday, August 22: 1910 FRUITGUM COMPANY*
Sunday, August 29: BOBBY MERCER*
Sunday, September 5: HOTEL CALIFORNIA - "A SALUTE TO THE EAGLES" *
Saturday, September 11: COLGATE COUNTRY SHOWDOWN with special guest JEFF BATES
Sunday, September 12: DOO WAH RIDERS*
Saturday, September 18: JUST FRIENDS
Sunday, September 19: FABULOUS GREASEBAND*

Saturday, September 25:VINYL GROOV
Sunday, September 26: THE RESISTORS


NOTES
. Performances marked with * are scheduled for 4 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.
. Times of performances without * vary.
. Please check http://www.hersheypark.com/ for additional details.
. All entertainment is subject to change without notice.