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SUMMARY:Chris Funk - AGT Musical Illusionist
DESCRIPTION:MAGIC SHOW WITH LIVE MUSIC! His parents wanted him to be a musician\, he wanted to be a magician.\nFrom NBC’s America’s Got Talent\, CW’s Fool Us and Masters of Illusion\, SyFy’s Wizard Wars\, FOX’s Hell’s Kitchen and many more. \nChris has pioneered the use of instruments like the violin\, guitar\, sax\, flute\, and more in his illusions to bring you one-of-a-kind performance where MUSIC MEETS MAGIC! \nSimon Cowell: “I’ve NEVER seen anything like that!” \nA fast-trending family-friendly show with stunning multimedia delivered to 200+ PACs across North America; \nPerformances at Las Vegas’ Planet Hollywood\, Venetian\, Mandalay Bay\, Rio and Tropicana Casinos; \nCHRIS FUNK brings you REDEFINING WONDER.
URL:https://midwestartsxpo.org/event/chris-funk-agt-musical-illusionist/
LOCATION:Baird Center North – Baird Ballroom E – 4th floor
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SUMMARY:Jason Hudy: Mesmerizing Magic
DESCRIPTION:Experience an unforgettable evening with Jason Hudy: Mesmerizing Magic\, a mind-bending showcase that blends jaw-dropping illusions\, sleight of hand wizardry\, and heartfelt performance into a spellbinding theatrical spectacle! Jason Hudy is celebrated for his charismatic presence and masterful technique\, drawing audiences into a world where reality bends\, and the impossible feels tangible.\nHis elegant and interactive style ensures everyone feels part of the enchanted experience. And audience participation and comedy are woven throughout the entire performance!\nWhether you’re a long-time magic fan or someone who’s never seen magic live\, Jason Hudy: Mesmerizing Magic offers something extraordinary. The show is perfect for all ages and ideal for theater lovers seeking something truly magical. Prepare to laugh\, gasp\, and believe in the impossible—all in one unforgettable evening!
URL:https://midwestartsxpo.org/event/jason-hudy-mesmerizing-magic/
LOCATION:Baird Center North – Baird Ballroom E – 4th floor
CATEGORIES:Theatre@@@Family@@@Multidisciplinary
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SUMMARY:The Insiders - A Tribute to Tom Petty
DESCRIPTION:Close your eyes and you won’t know the difference—open them and you still might be fooled. THE INSIDERS deliver the ultimate Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers experience\, channeling the timeless sound and spirit of an American rock legend. Led by frontman Max Lockwood—whose voice uncannily echoes Petty’s—this six-piece band brings decades of stage and touring expertise to every performance. Lockwood’s bond with Petty’s music began in childhood and grew through years of performing his songs. After Petty’s passing in 2017\, he gathered seasoned musicians for a benefit concert that raised thousands for a domestic violence shelter\, sparking THE INSIDERS’ creation. Since then\, they’ve sold out venues nationwide\, with Local Spins declaring they’ve “established a new benchmark for Tom Petty tributes.” More than a show\, THE INSIDERS are a passionate celebration of songs forever woven into America’s musical DNA.
URL:https://midwestartsxpo.org/event/the-insiders-a-tribute-to-tom-petty/
LOCATION:Baird Center North – Baird Ballroom A – 4th floor
CATEGORIES:Theatre@@@Family@@@Multidisciplinary
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SUMMARY:Trouble Man: A Tribute to Marvin Gaye
DESCRIPTION:TROUBLE MAN A TRIBUTE TO MARVIN GAYE\nExperience the Soul\, Feel the Legacy and Step into the timeless groove of Trouble Man\, a powerful live musical tribute to the incomparable Marvin Gaye — the “Prince of Soul.” Starring the sensational L. Young and powerhouse vocalist Crystal Starr as Tammi Terrell\, this electrifying show features over 20 of Marvin’s most iconic hits. Sing along to unforgettable classics like Ain’t No Mountain High Enough\, What’s Going On\, Sexual Healing\, Let’s Get It On\, I Heard It Through the Grapevine\, Mercy Mercy Me\, You’re All I Need to Get By\, Trouble Man\, and many more.
URL:https://midwestartsxpo.org/event/trouble-man-a-tribute-to-marvin-gaye/
LOCATION:Baird Center North – 208 – 2nd Floor
CATEGORIES:Theatre@@@Family@@@Multidisciplinary
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SUMMARY:Monique Marvez is No Joke
DESCRIPTION:When it comes to comedy Monique does not kid around. This impressive Latina comedian had the #1 Dry Bar Comedy Special in 2024 with 70 Million views on their website alone and over a quarter of a billion views across multiple platforms. Emerging from the South Beach/Miami scene with her hourglass figure and her stopwatch wit she was immediately heralded as a bright & provocative talent. She is more than a stand-up comic – she is a cultural translator\, relationship whisperer and a fearless truthteller bridging demographics\, decades and generations. Delivering an equal amount of AHAs for every HA-HA. She has four Showtime specials and one on HBO. As a writer she collaborated with John Gray on the off-Broadway show Mars/Venus LIVE! Monique just finished filming her second Dry Bar Comedy Special due later this year and she embarks on her world tour Monique Marvez is No Joke.
URL:https://midwestartsxpo.org/event/monique-marvez-is-no-joke-2/
LOCATION:Baird Center North – Baird Ballroom C – 4th floor
CATEGORIES:Theatre@@@Family@@@Multidisciplinary
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SUMMARY:J209 (Unite the Fire of Faith)
DESCRIPTION:J209 is an award-winning vocal band inspired by Jeremiah 20:9—“His word is in my heart like a fire.” Known for stunning vocals and amazing harmonies\, the group brings fresh\, contemporary energy to Christian music. Their 15-minute showcase will feature powerhouse arrangements and authentic storytelling designed to inspire and uplift. Beyond the stage\, J209 engages communities through outreach\, school visits\, and interactive workshops\, creating lasting impact wherever they go. Perfect for churches\, concert halls\, or community events\, J209 delivers more than a performance—they create encounters that leave hearts moved\, faith renewed\, and communities strengthened.
URL:https://midwestartsxpo.org/event/j209-unite-the-fire-of-faith/
LOCATION:Baird Center North – 204 B/C – 2nd Floor
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SUMMARY:Donna Washington / Storyteller
DESCRIPTION:Donna Washington is an award-winning author\, master storyteller\, and multicultural folklorist who has been sharing stories for thirty-seven years. Her amazing vocal pyrotechnics and dynamic physicality make her stories come alive and enthrall audiences from four to 104. Donna will introduce you to some of the characters who will feature in both the family performances and the adult oriented shows she offers. You’ll meet the witch from Hansel and Gretel as a child\, the ugliest woman in Christendom\, peek into a graveyard under the full moon\, visit Donna’s great grandparents in segregated Texas\, and encounter a frog who is sure he is the largest creature on the pond! In fifteen minutes\, she will move you through laughter\, suspense\, fear\, and wonder as she shares a taste of each of these shows with you. If you can be captured by a brief glimpse\, imagine what can happen with a full hour!
URL:https://midwestartsxpo.org/event/donna-washington-storyteller/
LOCATION:Baird Center North – 204 B/C – 2nd Floor
CATEGORIES:Theatre@@@Family@@@Multidisciplinary
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SUMMARY:It's Not Mansplaining\, It's Old Mansplaining with Tom Briscoe
DESCRIPTION:It’s Not Mansplaining\, It’s Old Mansplaining with Tom Briscoe is a hilarious celebration of getting older and how to enjoy the ride of the generational divide. Tom and his wife are happily married with two grown daughters who have grown up and left the house. He has hilarious slants and rants on bad jobs\, a good marriage\, travel mishaps\, raising daughters\, empty nesting\, ungracefully aging\, unsolicited advice\, and living each day as a cautionary tale. The live one-man show is 90 minutes of fun\, no politics\, no cringe\, and no worries. His showcase is a sample of life that everyone can relate to.
URL:https://midwestartsxpo.org/event/its-not-mansplaining-its-old-mansplaining-with-tom-briscoe/
LOCATION:Baird Center North – 204 B/C – 2nd Floor
CATEGORIES:Theatre@@@Family@@@Multidisciplinary
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SUMMARY:Ultimate Johnny Cash: Walkin' the Line
DESCRIPTION:Filled with anecdotes\, stories and history pulled from Johnny’s many biographies\, concerts and live interviews\, you will truly feel as though you are watching The Man In Black in his heyday.
URL:https://midwestartsxpo.org/event/ultimate-johnny-cash-walkin-the-line/
LOCATION:Baird Center North – 204 B/C – 2nd Floor
CATEGORIES:Theatre@@@Family@@@Multidisciplinary
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SUMMARY:Illusionist Leon Etienne
DESCRIPTION:As seen on America’s Got Talent\, Jimmy Fallon\, Master’s of Illusion\, and Penn & Teller Fool Us! Illusionist Leon Etienne’s blockbuster performances are jaw-dropping. This critically acclaimed hit show is 100% interactive and scalable to most venues! Your audience will witness the worlds best grand illusions\, award-winning sleight of hand\, and hilarious comedy in this immersive\, family friendly\, spectacular that brings joy\, wonder\, laughter\, and magic when the world needs it most!
URL:https://midwestartsxpo.org/event/illusionist-leon-etienne-2/
LOCATION:Baird Center North – 206A/B – 2nd Floor
CATEGORIES:Theatre@@@Family@@@Multidisciplinary
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SUMMARY:DIETRICH
DESCRIPTION:DIETRICH is a 90-minute\, solo play with music that takes place in 1960 Berlin when the actress returned to perform for the first time since fleeing the Nazi regime. Now facing death threats and protestors who consider her a traitor who deserves to be shot and killed on stage\, DIETRICH takes the audience on a journey through her storied life as she decides whether or not to risk her life to perform. Based on actual events.
URL:https://midwestartsxpo.org/event/dietrich-2/
LOCATION:Baird Center North – 206A/B – 2nd Floor
CATEGORIES:Theatre@@@Family@@@Multidisciplinary
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SUMMARY:DIETRICH
DESCRIPTION:DIETRICH is a 90-minute\, solo play with music that takes place in 1960 Berlin when the actress returned to perform for the first time since fleeing the Nazi regime. Now facing death threats and protestors who consider her a traitor who deserves to be shot and killed on stage\, DIETRICH takes the audience on a journey through her storied life as she decides whether or not to risk her life to perform. Based on actual events.
URL:https://midwestartsxpo.org/event/dietrich/
LOCATION:Baird Center North – 206A/B – 2nd Floor
CATEGORIES:Theatre@@@Family@@@Multidisciplinary
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SUMMARY:Illusionist Leon Etienne
DESCRIPTION:As seen on America’s Got Talent\, Jimmy Fallon\, Master’s of Illusion\, and Penn & Teller Fool Us! Illusionist Leon Etienne’s blockbuster performances are jaw-dropping. This critically acclaimed hit show is 100% interactive and scalable to most venues! Your audience will witness the worlds best grand illusions\, award-winning sleight of hand\, and hilarious comedy in this immersive\, family friendly\, spectacular that brings joy\, wonder\, laughter\, and magic when the world needs it most!
URL:https://midwestartsxpo.org/event/illusionist-leon-etienne/
LOCATION:Baird Center North – 206A/B – 2nd Floor
CATEGORIES:Theatre@@@Family@@@Multidisciplinary
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SUMMARY:Reviolution- Kostia Lucky
DESCRIPTION:International violinist Kostia Lucky is breaking every rule and unleashing the violin like you’ve never heard it before: explosive\, electrifying\, and alive with raw energy. Reviolution is more than a concert—it’s an immersive experience that fuses classical mastery with modern power\, transforming a timeless instrument into the heartbeat of the 21st century.
URL:https://midwestartsxpo.org/event/reviolution-kostia-lucky/
LOCATION:Baird Center North – 206A/B – 2nd Floor
CATEGORIES:Theatre@@@Family@@@Multidisciplinary
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