Next Act, Inc, the non-profit organization that owns and operates the historic Astra Theater in Jasper, Indiana, is now selling season tickets for the upcoming 2024 season.
Astra features main level seating and a balcony with a concession stand offering snacks, local crafts and domestic beer and wine for purchase.
This is the seventh season of entertainment at the theater since major renovations took place in 2017.
A lot has happened in the previous six years, and this seventh season promises to be a big leap forward in bringing live entertainment to Jasper. This season will see an increase in the number of musical and comedic events as 10 musical acts, four comedians and the annual Rock Lotto will take to the Jim and Pat Thyen Performance Stage throughout 2024.
Season tickets are now on sale to the general public at www.AstraTheater.com. General, $300, and VIP, $425, season tickets available for purchase. Both tickets will include the 10 music and 4 comedy events, the annual Rock Lotto and three films scheduled for Halloween and Christmas. The VIP tickets include reserved seats in the first 4 rows, priority parking in the Matrix parking lot, early access to the venue and merchandise and an exclusive pre-show event with the musical artists that will include a meet and greet and/or a card acoustic set when offered by the musician.
The following events are confirmed shows for 2024, with a further five musicians and four comedians to be announced soon.
The season kicks off on Saturday, January 13th with the return of Them Vibes from Nashville, Tennessee. This band displayed some of the greatest energy ever seen at The Astra when they opened for Goodbye June last season and this time they will be headlining. Funky Luck gets this night of entertainment rolling.
Caitlin Krisko & The Broadcast will make the trip from Asheville, NC on Saturday, February 24th to The Astra. This soulful rock band is fronted by Krisko, who is known for his soaring vocal performances! The evening will be kicked off by Cynthia Murray & The End Times.
Saturday April 13th features The Wilder Blue live from the great state of Texas. This group brings together all genres of country, bluegrass, folk and acoustic rock. Preceding them on stage will be Owensboro, KY native Josh Merrett.
On Saturday, April 27, Bonepony, a Nashville-based band with a sound all their own, will play The Astra. They are known for combining a healthy dose of electrified blues, soulful rock and outlaw country to create what can only be described as a high energy sound!
Ward Davis returns to The Astra on Saturday 22nd June following a hugely successful gig at the venue in 2023. Davis is a singer/songwriter with a very impressive CV of musical achievements.