This will be Beatlemania's third performance with the Summer Concert Series, and past shows have been very successful, said Teresa Sparacino, State College Downtown Improvement District executive director.

"[The performers] are very well received," Sparacino said. "It is truly a multi-generational event, which is our goal."

The cast will play a repertoire of classic Beatles songs, including "I Want to Hold Your Hand," "A Hard Day's Night," "Hey Jude," and "Back in the U.S.S.R." The show will feature two acts, and the cast will wear three different costumes to re-enact the Beatles' transformations over time.

Dave Wells, a member of the Downtown State College Board of Directors, scheduled the show again because of its local popularity.

"It's the perfect show for the series because we can cut across all generations," Wells said. "It's one of the more popular shows and the strongest out of all of them [in the series]."

Beatlemania is a re-creation of one of the world's most beloved rock 'n' roll band. According to the group's Web site, Beatlemania is the first, original and only complete portrayal of the musical power of the Beatles -- a band that skyrocketed to fame and set the pop-rock standard of the 1960s.

Thousands of musicians auditioned to be a part of the Beatlemania cast. Former Broadway stars Carlo Cantamessa, Jim Filgate, Lenie Colacino, and John Delgado will appear in the State College production. The four have performed the tribute in every state in America, as well as in more than 20 foreign countries.

Cantamessa has played the role of John Lennon for 25 years. He said that the best part of performing this show is meeting the fans and reliving musical memories with them.

"We get to meet people for the first time and feel like we've known them forever," said Cantamessa, who is also the group's manager and rhythm guitarist. "When we share that magic, we're all friends."

Admission is free and local restaurants will sell refreshments. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets.

The show can be seen from Memorial Field next to Central Parklet, on the 200 block of South Fraser Street.