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SUMMARY:Ace Mangano/My Buddy\, Frank: Celebrating the Sinatra Songbook
DESCRIPTION:My Buddy\, Frank is heartfelt salute to the music\, the legend\, and the man that will forever remain a figurehead of the Great American Songbook. With a live big band playing the original Count Basie charts and never-before heard stories from Sinatra’s family and close confidants\, award-winning singer and performer Ace Mangano transports audiences to an era when crooners topped the bill.\nRather than an imitation\, My Buddy\, Frank celebrates Ol’ Blue Eyes by delivering a skillfully crafted performance that gives audiences a unique glimpse into the life and legacy of the Chairman of the Board.
URL:https://midwestartsxpo.org/event/ace-mangano-my-buddy-frank-celebrating-the-sinatra-songbook-2/
LOCATION:Baird Center North – Baird Ballroom A – 4th floor
CATEGORIES:Theatre@@@Music
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SUMMARY:Gin\, Chocolate & Bottle Rockets
DESCRIPTION:With natural musical chemistry\, Gin\, Chocolate & Bottle Rockets shares a bond in spirit and genuine passion for performance. Hailing from Southern Wisconsin\, Jen Farley\, Shawndell Marks and Beth Kille deliver powerhouse harmonies reminiscent of Wilson Phillips and The Wailin’ Jennys.\, The Madison Area Music Association awarded them with the 2015\, 2017\, 2020\, 2021 and 2023 MAMA Award for Ensemble Vocalists of the Year as well as Folk/Americana Album of the Year in 2019. The band crafted a tribute to iconic artists like Dolly Parton\, Linda Ronstadt and Emmylou Harris\, The Andrew Sisters and more titled “Legends in Harmony\,” to celebrate these artists and their greatest hits delivering renditions of songs like 9 to 5\, You’re No Good\, Desperado and Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy with the group’s signature powerful vocal blend. Their shows appeal to anyone who enjoys songs that dig beneath the surface of love\, life and self-discovery.
URL:https://midwestartsxpo.org/event/gin-chocolate-bottle-rockets/
LOCATION:Baird Center North – 204 B/C – 2nd Floor
CATEGORIES:Theatre@@@Music
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SUMMARY:Lauren Jelencovich
DESCRIPTION:Lauren Jelencovich\, acclaimed soprano and dynamic crossover artist is a featured vocalist with Yanni\, performing to sold-out audiences around the globe at iconic venues including Radio City Music Hall\, Red Rocks Amphitheatre\, and Royal Albert Hall. She is a member of the Recording Academy\, appears on his PBS specials\, DVDs\, and albums\, including Inspirato\, where she performs “Usignolo (Nightingale)” alongside Plácido Domingo and Renée Fleming. A Grand Prize winner of “Ed McMahon’s Star Search” and Andrea Bocelli’s World Scholarship\, Lauren has been featured in “People Magazine’s” ’50 Most Beautiful People’ and “Teen Magazine”\, earning praise for her emotionally resonant performances in both opera and musical theater.\nRecent highlights include working with Dolly Parton on the movie musical pitch for “Christmas on the Square” (Netflix) and being cast in the developmental workshops of the upcoming 2026 Broadway-bound musical based on Dolly’s life.
URL:https://midwestartsxpo.org/event/lauren-jelencovich/
LOCATION:Baird Center North – 206A/B – 2nd Floor
CATEGORIES:Theatre@@@Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250917T201000
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SUMMARY:Ace Mangano/My Buddy\, Frank: Celebrating the Sinatra Songbook
DESCRIPTION:My Buddy\, Frank is heartfelt salute to the music\, the legend\, and the man that will forever remain a figurehead of the Great American Songbook. With a live big band playing the original Count Basie charts and never-before heard stories from Sinatra’s family and close confidants\, award-winning singer and performer Ace Mangano transports audiences to an era when crooners topped the bill.\nRather than an imitation\, My Buddy\, Frank celebrates Ol’ Blue Eyes by delivering a skillfully crafted performance that gives audiences a unique glimpse into the life and legacy of the Chairman of the Board.
URL:https://midwestartsxpo.org/event/ace-mangano-my-buddy-frank-celebrating-the-sinatra-songbook/
LOCATION:Baird Center North – Baird Ballroom A – 4th floor
CATEGORIES:Theatre@@@Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250917T195000
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SUMMARY:Carpenters. The Songs. The Stories.
DESCRIPTION:“Carpenters: The Songs\, The Stories.” The show with Richard Carpenters’ blessing. A captivating musical experience that’s won the hearts of audiences nationwide. A dynamic\, uplifting\, magical musical journey sharing the love\, care and genius that defined the Carpenters. This show presents a fresh\, original perspective on the timeless music of the iconic duo. Through a masterful blend of song and story\, the show weaves together the fascinating tales behind the Carpenters’ hits and the meticulous craftsmanship that defined their signature sound. With its unique blend of music and narrative\, the show has resonated deeply with audiences\, selling out esteemed venues like Playhouse Square and Severance Music Center.\nThe show doesn’t just pay tribute to the Carpenters’ legacy – it reinvents it for a new era\, making it a truly unforgettable experience.\nJoin us for an unforgettable evening of music and storytelling that celebrates the enduring legacy of the Carpenters.
URL:https://midwestartsxpo.org/event/carpenters-the-songs-the-stories/
LOCATION:Baird Center North – 206A/B – 2nd Floor
CATEGORIES:Theatre@@@Music
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SUMMARY:CELLO STORIES: A Life Under Broadway
DESCRIPTION:CELLO STORIES: A Life Under Broadway. Exquisite arrangements and captivating stories with cellist Mairi Dorman-Phaneuf. \nWith over twenty years of Broadway experience\, and having performed as a regular member of twenty-two Broadway shows (including “The Bridges of Madison County”\, “A Little Night Music”\, and “Sunset Boulevard”)\, Mairi uses multi-cello and cello/piano arrangements to showcase the music that inspired her to pursue a career of supporting a story through music\, while sharing stories of her dramatic and eclectic life under the stage!
URL:https://midwestartsxpo.org/event/cello-stories-a-life-under-broadway/
LOCATION:Baird Center North – 207A – 2nd Floor
CATEGORIES:Theatre@@@Music
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SUMMARY:Good Co - Electro-Swing Band
DESCRIPTION:Step into a sonic time machine where the Roaring ’20s collide with the digital age. Good Co\, the US’s 1st Electro-Swing Band\, electrifies the stage with a genre-bending fusion of swing-era jazz and modern dance music—think Cab Calloway meets Daft Punk. Led by charismatic frontman Carey Rayburn\, this high-energy ensemble delivers jitterbug rhythms with modern sensibilities. Electro-Swing revives the rebellious spirit of jazz\, once the heartbeat of speakeasies and dance halls\, and reimagines it for today’s audiences. With sizzling horn lines\, vintage samples\, and cutting-edge beats\, Good Co creates an irresistible groove that gets everyone moving. Beyond the stage\, Good Co offers engaging workshops\, school shows\, and residencies. And if you need a set of traditional swing\, they can cover that\, too! As Dance Music NW puts it: “It takes courage to push the boundaries of the genres you love”—and Good Co does just that.
URL:https://midwestartsxpo.org/event/good-co-electro-swing-band-2/
LOCATION:Baird Center North – Baird Ballroom A – 4th floor
CATEGORIES:Theatre@@@Music
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SUMMARY:Broadway in Love
DESCRIPTION:Surprise and delight your audiences with “Broadway in Love\,” the concert experience that’s been selling out theaters across the US.\nReal-life Broadway married couple\, Libby Servais (Glinda in Broadway’s “Wicked”) and Stephan Stubbins (from Broadway’s “Mary Poppins”) deliver a performance that audiences have described as “absolutely incredible” and presenters have called “a must see\,” “a presenter’s dream\,” and “a huge hit.” \nWith their award-winning talent\, Libby and Stephan weave together an unforgettable experience of songs\, laughter\, stories and show-stopping moments. \nThe show features songs from “Wicked\,” “Jersey Boys\,” “Mamma Mia\,” “The Phantom of the Opera\,” and more\, as well as songs by Dolly Parton\, Carole King\, Neil Diamond\, and Billy Joel. \n“Broadway in Love” is a stellar experience your patrons will talk about long after the standing ovation has ended. Visit BroadwayInLove.com.
URL:https://midwestartsxpo.org/event/broadway-in-love/
LOCATION:Baird Center North – 206A/B – 2nd Floor
CATEGORIES:Theatre@@@Music
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SUMMARY:Russell Kaback
DESCRIPTION:After his grandfather is murdered at the outset of WWII\, young Szyjek seeks his guidance “from beyond” as he navigates the ever more horrific world of the Nazi camps. With a promise made to his mother that he would return home\, he manages to survive\, by grit and ultimately\, by luck – only to find that she is not there. All that he has left is the spirit and memory of his perished family to guide him forward into his adult life. \n25044 is a solo musical story\, written and performed by Russell Kaback\, based on the life of his grandfather Szyjek Magier\, a Jewish Polish teenager who spent four years in the Nazi labor and concentration camps. \nPresented in Russell’s theatrical storytelling style that weaves together original songs on guitar\, characters\, sounds and gestures\, 25044 incorporates personal interviews\, testimonies\, in-depth research and imagination\, reminding us that hope can endure.
URL:https://midwestartsxpo.org/event/russell-kaback/
LOCATION:Baird Center North – 207A – 2nd Floor
CATEGORIES:Theatre@@@Music
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