This May, the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville, AR, is set to host an eclectic mix of performances that promise to captivate audiences. From Dov Davidoff's humorous anecdotes, the soulful strings of Dover Quartet with Edgar Meyer, to the vibrant energy of 'MJ' – a journey into the genius of Michael Jackson – the month is brimming with artistic brilliance. Add the poetic lyrics of Rodney Crowell and the thought-provoking rendition of 'The Screwtape Letters', and you have a cultural feast that appeals to a diverse audience.

May's Artistic Lineup at Walton Arts Center: A Fusion of Comedy, Music, and Theater

Embark on a musical journey at the Walton Arts Center as it hosts a series of captivating performances. From the orchestral wonders of 'Across the Silk Road: Scheherazade' and 'Behind the Mask: Romeo and Juliet' to the vibrant rhythms of Jorge Medina & Josi Cuen's show 'Juntos', there's something for everyone. Experience the brilliance of world-renowned composers and performers as you immerse yourself in these culturally rich and diverse events.

Musical Journeys at Walton Arts Center: From Silk Road to Mexican Melodies

The Walton Arts Center is set to become a vibrant hub of cultural convergence and musical storytelling in early 2026. Featuring three standout events—'Across the Silk Road: Scheherazade,' 'Behind the Mask: Romeo and Juliet,' and 'Jorge Medina & Josi Cuen'—audiences can expect orchestral extravagance, narrative depth, and an emotive voyage through regional Mexican music. Each event brings together world-class artists, timeless compositions, and innovative performances that promise to captivate and inspire attendees, reflecting the universal language of music across genres and generations.

Musical Journeys at Walton Arts Center: A Confluence of Cultures and Classics

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Across the Silk Road: Scheherazade

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The Snowman: A Family Concert

A Very SoNA Christmas

A mansion. A murder. A mystery.

Murder and blackmail are on the menu when six mysterious guests assemble at Boddy Manor for a night they’ll never forget! Based on the fan-favorite 1985 Paramount Pictures movie and inspired by the classic Hasbro board game, Clue is the ultimate whodunit that will leave you dying of laughter and keep you guessing until the final twist.

CLUE

Celebration in Motion: Beethoven 7

Daughtry, one of the most visible and best-selling rock bands of the 21st century, has sold out concerts across the globe. Their debut album, the self-titled Daughtry, was the top-selling album of 2007 and was the fastest selling rock debut album in Soundscan history. The record was nominated for 4 GRAMMY® Awards and won 4 American Music Awards, alongside 7 Billboard Music Awards, including “Album of the Year.” Subsequent albums, Leave This Town (2009), Break The Spell (2011), and Baptized (2013) have all gone Platinum, with Cage To Rattle (2018) certified Gold. In 2021, the band released their record Dearly Beloved, with singles “World On Fire,” “Heavy Is The Crown,” and “Changes Are Coming,” all cracking the Top 10. Following yet another Top 10 success with their 2023 smash cover of Journey’s “Separate Ways (Worlds Apart)" featuring Halestorm's Lzzy Hale, Daughtry ushered in a new sonic era with their debut Big Machine Records single, “Artificial.” The return to their rock roots scored the band their first No. 1 single in the Active Rock format, generating back-to-back No. 1s with their subsequent single, “Pieces,” and laid the groundwork for their new EP, Shock to the System (Part One), out now on all platforms. Catch Daughtry on the road this spring alongside Disturbed on The Sickness 25th Anniversary Tour.

Seether and Daughtry

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Perfecting a genre-busting approach to alternative rock, Twenty One Pilots weave hip-hop, electronic, pop, punk, and rock together in a thrilling blend that is often enriched by a deep fictional mythology that serves as a metaphor for the real-world struggles and emotions at the music's core. Emerging from Columbus, Ohio on the strength of a sizable grassroots following, Twenty One Pilots cycled through lineups and styles before the core duo of Tyler Joseph and Josh Dun made their mainstream breakthrough with their chart-topping fourth effort, 2015's Blurryface. Featuring the Grammy-winning single "Stressed Out" and its follow-up chart hit "Ride," the release was certified multi-platinum and became one of the best-selling albums in the world that year. Their 2018 follow-up, Trench, fared nearly as well, going platinum and peaking at number two. The band enjoyed a couple more chart-topping hits prior to 2021's Scaled and Icy and the lore-expanding 2024 set Clancy.

Twenty One Pilots

The San Diego-based, platinum-selling Pierce the Veil is guitarist/vocalist Vic Fuentes, guitarist Tony Perry, and bassist Jaime Preciado.  Rolling Stone aptly described the band as “hyperactive, progressive post-hardcore,” a label fully realized with their 5th studio album The Jaws Of Life. Released in 2023 to worldwide acclaim via long-time label Fearless Records, the LP debuted at #14 on the Billboard Top 200, #2 on the Alternative Chart, and claimed the #1 spot on the Top Hard Rock Albums Chart. The LP’s lead single “Emergency Contact” became the band’s first #1 single at Alternative Radio.  Combined with other standout tracks from The Jaws of Life - “Pass The Nirvana,” “Even When I'm Not with You” and "12 Fractures (feat. Chloe Moriondo)” - the record’s singles have amassed over 140 million streams to date. After sell out tours with I Prevail and The Used, the band hit the road as the direct support for blink-182 on the “One More Time” tour in the Fall of 2024. They also shared their take on Radiohead’s classic song “Karma  Police.”

Pierce The Veil

Created in collaboration with Neil Diamond himself, A Beautiful Noise is the uplifting true story of how a kid from Brooklyn became a chart-busting, show-stopping American rock icon. With 120 million albums sold, a catalogue of classics like "America," "Forever in Blue Jeans" and "Sweet Caroline," an induction into the Songwriters and Rock and Roll Halls of Fame, a Grammy® Lifetime Achievement Award and sold-out concerts around the world, Neil Diamond's story was made to shine on Broadway and head out on the road across the U.S.

A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical

A content creator who spans every imaginable outlet, Alex Warren stepped out from behind the phone and into the recording studio to introduce his passionate singer/songwriter pop. Warren first gained attention for his skateboarding videos on YouTube, and soon specialized in comedy and vlogging. By 2021, he'd branched out into music, crafting quivering, sensitive, confessional pop tunes. Sounding vaguely reminiscent of such electronic-inflected singer/songwriters like Jack Garratt, Alex Warren slathers his open-hearted melodies with layers of gossamer electronics, the glossy bed providing Warren with an avenue to process the trauma of losing both of his parents at an early age. The California native charted abroad in early 2024 with the emotional "Before You Leave Me," followed a few months later by "Save You a Seat," the foot-stomping "Carry You Home," and his Billboard Hot 100 debut, "Burning Down." All four songs appeared on his full-length debut, You'll Be Alright, Kid (Chapter 1), which charted internationally while reaching the top half of the Billboard 200 before the end of the year. – AllMusic.com

Alex Warren

Junior H

Papa Roach are two-time GRAMMY-nominated, Platinum-selling leaders in Alternative Hard Rock music, who in 2025 will celebrate the 25th Anniversary of their iconic album INFEST. Papa Roach, who have recently called attention to the cause of Suicide Prevention with “Leave A Light On (Talk Away The Dark) with Carrie Underwood are not unfamiliar with calling attention to Mental Health and have been doing so since the seminal release of their first hit-single “Last Resort.” Since then, the band has gone on to create 10 studio albums, their most recent Ego Trip on their own label New Noize Records. Ego Trip has garnered over 850 million global streams to date and has produced four #1 singles bringing the band’s total to 26 career Top-10 hits, and 12 career #1’s. Papa Roach’s Rise of the Roach tour originally announced in UK and Europe and selling out venues such as London’s famed Wembley Arena, now continues throughout North America in 2025.

Papa Roach x Rise Against

It’s been more than a decade since Capitol Records Nashville artist Jon Pardi began careening down the highway, leading the charge to modernize honky tonk with roaring guitars and a roaring, good-time spirit.

Now with four Top 5 albums which include 2016’s Platinum #1, California Sunrise, Jon Pardi’s reputation for punchy, against-the-wind bravado has only grown. Never afraid to break from the pack, fourteen RIAA-certified singles feature six #1s (like the back-to-back 6x-Platinum “Head Over Boots” and “Dirt On My Boots”), and with years of blue-collar barnstorming behind him, the California native has earned international headlining acclaim, alongside 9.3 billion global streams. But despite the success – or maybe emboldened by it – today’s Jon Pardi feels more restless than ever.

Jon Pardi

Fifteen years after starting his career writing songs and touring in his Honda Accord on the weekends, Ben Rector found himself at home and at the piano in March 2020. The alchemy of life’s big questions, more downtime than he’d had in a decade, and those now all-too-familiar “unprecedented times” resulted in his career album: The Joy of Music. The project includes a breathtaking short film (featuring seven songs brought to life with stunning cinematography), inviting listeners and viewers to visit a dream world that communicates Rector’s creative process and his reckoning with his job as an artist. He is led through the film’s chapters by his new friend Joy, a muppet monster he created with Jim Henson’s Creature Shop. In this fantastic and dream-like landscape we see and hear Rector overcome a deep-seated fear of failure, dancing and singing his way through the journey of rediscovering the joy of music.

Ben Rector

Since their humble beginnings nearly thirty years ago, when they started playing in a San Diego garage, ‘blink-182’ have sold over fifty-million albums worldwide and rocked audiences from Adelaide to Zurich having become one of the defining rock bands of their generation. According to The New York Times, "No punk band of the 1990s has been more influential than ‘blink-182’.”  While ‘blink-182’ have already racked up more than their fair share of platinum records and blockbuster singles, they are looking forward to their 10th studio album.  With Tom DeLonge back after nearly a decade fans can expect that electric on stage magic that the trio has delivered over the years. With their new album released in 2023, ‘blink-182’ is stoked to be facing their future together. 

blink-182

Beloved for their genre-bending blend of pop-punk, post-hardcore, and metalcore, A Day To Remember are known for their high-energy live shows and anthemic hits like “The Downfall of Us All,” “If It Means a Lot to You,” and “All I Want.” Yellowcard, whose emotionally charged catalog—including the era-defining hit “Ocean Avenue”— continues to resonate with fans all over the world. The tour marks a rare and exciting union of two of the most impactful bands in modern alt-rock. 

A Day To Remember and Yellowcard

Celestial Visions: Symphonie Fantastique

Two distinct Texas voices. Two remarkable journeys. One unforgettable tour. Grammy Award-winning R&B artist Leon Bridges and Grammy-nominated Texas maverick Charley Crockett come together for The Crooner & The Cowboy—a series of once-in-a-lifetime shows that celebrate their shared roots, longtime friendship, and the rich musical heritage of Texas.

Leon Bridges with Charley Crockett

Luis R. Conriquez is a songwriter, singer, and recording artist from Sonora, Mexico. A writer and performer of modern corridos and bandas, he recorded more than 250 songs between 2018 and 2023, spread over ten albums and a dozen singles. Signed to Kartel Music, he issued his debut album, 2018's Mis Inicios, which included "Mi Apodo El 50" backed by banda guests Los Minis de Caborca, as well as "Mi Clave El Sobrino" and "Los Bullz de la Angelina." He followed it with the live collection Corridos.

Luis R. Conriquez

Due to popular demand, Avatar: The Last Airbender In Concert returns to Northwest Arkansas! “Avatar: The Last Airbender,”winner of the prestigious Peabody and Emmy® Awards, chronicles the heroic mission of Aang and his friends as they strive to defeat Fire Lord Ozai and reinstate balance among the Four Nations. Composed and arranged by Jeremy Zuckerman, the mastermind behind the show’s original music, this spectacular concert will feature a specially curated live orchestra that will breathe life into the show’s iconic score, perfectly synchronized with the series’ most unforgettable moments on a full-size cinema screen. 

Avatar: The Last Airbender In Concert

R&B legends Boyz II Men take the stage for this year’s AMP UP The Arts—an intimate concert at the Walmart AMP supporting arts education at Walton Arts Center. Make a donation today to reserve your seat! Your gift helps ensure more than 26,000 students and educators across Northwest Arkansas and beyond experience the power of live performing arts each year. Limited seating available—don’t wait!

Boyz II Men

Jurassic Park In Concert

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Greetings From Your Hometown is a dynamic, career-spanning live show that highlights every chapter of the Jonas Brothers’ 20 year journey — from “Year 3000” to their forthcoming album Greetings From Your Hometown. Each night features the band’s evolution, including solo projects like Nick Jonas & the Administration, Nick Jonas’ solo career, Joe Jonas’ solo career and DNCE.

Jonas Brothers

Train is a multi-GRAMMY Award-winning, diamond-selling band from San Francisco that has had 14 songs on Billboard’s Hot 100 chart and 13 albums on the Billboard 200 chart. Train's climb to the top began in 1994, as the original 5-member band tenaciously built a loyal hometown following, leading up to their debut self-titled album released by Columbia in 1998. The tumbling wordplay of "Meet Virginia'' gave them their first unlikely radio hit, and 2001’s Drops of Jupiter broke them to multi-platinum status thanks to the double-GRAMMY-winning title song that spent 10 months in the Top 40, has been certified RIAA 7x platinum, and earned the 2001 GRAMMY Award for Best Rock Song. The group won another GRAMMY in 2011 for their global hit “Hey, Soul Sister'' from their multi-platinum album Save Me, San Francisco (2009), which was the No.1 best-selling smash and most downloaded single of 2010, achieved RIAA Diamond status in 2021 and now 11x platinum, and in 2022 surpassed one billion streams on Spotify. Train has sold more than 10 million albums and 30 million tracks worldwide, with multiple platinum/gold citations, including three GRAMMY Awards, two Billboard Music Awards, and dozens of other honors. They’ve had 24 Top 10 songs across the Billboard charts and six Top 10 albums on the Billboard 200 chart including Drops of Jupiter (2001), My Private Nation (2003), California 37 (2012), Bulletproof Picasso (2014), For Me, It's You (2016), and a girl a bottle a boat (2017). This summer, Train is taking over amphitheaters across the country on a co-headline tour with REO Speedwagon, and most recently, released a new album, Live at Royal Albert Hall, recorded live from their sold-out, debut performance at the iconic and historic Royal Albert Hall in London.

Train

Three-time GRAMMY Award nominees The Avett Brothers made mainstream waves with their critically acclaimed 2009 major label debut, I and Love and You. In 2012, The Carpenter hit #4 on the Billboard 200, followed by Magpie and the Dandelion in 2013, which debuted at #5 on the Billboard 200. The 2017 documentary May It Last: A Portrait of The Avett Brothers (co-directed by Judd Apatow and Michael Bonfiglio) chronicles the process of writing 2016’s True Sadness, which debuted at #1 on Billboard’s Top Albums, #1 on Rock Albums, #3 on the Billboard 200, and scored two Grammy nominations. The film was released theatrically and on HBO to rave reviews and is available on DVD/BluRay/VOD. In 2019, the band released their tenth studio album Closer Than Together featuring the single “High Steppin’” which reached #1 on the Americana Radio Singles Chart. 

The Avett Brothers

Bone Thugs-N-Harmony and Three 6 Mafia

Big Time Rush In Real Life Worldwide will give fans exactly what they’ve long asked for – the band will play every song from every episode of their hit Nickelodeon show, many of which, have never been played live. Rushers will finally get to revisit their favorite moments from the show, plus many more surprises. Katelyn Tarver and Stephen Kramer Glickman, also known as Jo and Gustavo on the show, will be joining the band as support on all tour dates, making for an epic reunion. 

Big Time Rush

The Screwtape Letters

Rodney Crowell is the songwriter’s songwriter and an icon among giants. Native Texan, Crowell is a multi-Grammy Award-winning troubadour with fifteen No. 1 hits. Over the course of his career, Crowell has gracefully blended his own mainstream success as an artist with a prolific catalog of songs cut by the likes of Emmylou Harris, Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, Keith Urban and more, making him a master among his peers.

Rodney Crowell

He is one of the greatest entertainers of all time. Now, Michael Jackson’s unique and unparalleled artistry comes to Northwest Arkansas as MJ, the multi–Tony Award®-winning new musical centered around the making of the 1992 Dangerous World Tour, begins a tour of its own. Created by Tony Award-winning director/choreographer Christopher Wheeldon and two-time Pulitzer Prize winner Lynn Nottage, MJ goes beyond the singular moves and signature sound of the star, offering a rare look at the creative mind and collaborative spirit that catapulted Michael Jackson into legendary status. MJ is startin’ somethin’ as it makes its Northwest Arkansas premiere at Walton Arts Center in May 2025.

Inspired by and presented as part of our annual Artosphere Festival, the returning favorite Grammy®-nominated Dover Quartet will present an evening of exquisite chamber music. Named one of the greatest string quartets of this century by the BBC, the ensemble will perform alongside the Grammy®-nominated American composer and bassist Edgar Meyer. In demand as both a performer and a composer, Meyer has formed a role in the music world unlike any other. Hailed by The New Yorker as “the most remarkable virtuoso in the relatively un-chronicled history of his instrument,” his unparalleled technique and musicianship, in combination with his gift for composition, have brought him to the fore, where he is appreciated by a vast, varied audience.

Dover Quartet with Edgar Meyer

Dov Davidoff currently appears on HBO’s “Crashing” and NBC’s “Shades of Blue” with Jennifer Lopez and Ray Liotta. He’s been seen on “The Tonight Show,” “Late Night with Jimmy Kimmel” and as a lead role alongside Mark Wahlberg in the movie Invincible. He has done comedy specials for Comedy Central and Showtime, and recently had a memoir published by St. Martin’s Press entitled Road Dog, Life and Reflections of a Standup Comic From the Road.

Dov Davidoff

Young Yeila dreams of being a superstar, but her lack of confidence gives her awful stage fright. With advice from her mother and mentors, Yeila begins to find her Cuban roots and build confidence. In this dynamic, multi-cultural show, the audience gets to dance along as one actress portrays three generations of lively women and infuses a salsa-style flair into hip-hop. Written, choreographed and performed by Paige Hernandez. 

Havana Hop

Don’t miss NYGASP's new and critically acclaimed production of The Mikado, featuring all of your favorite characters: Yum-Yum, Nanki-Poo, Ko-Ko, the Lord High Executioner with his “little list” of potential victims, the fearsome Katisha, the hilariously ridiculous Pooh-Bah and the politely sadistic Mikado himself. A brief new prologue set in the offices of the D’Oyly Carte Opera Company frames the classic work for today’s audiences. While the new production underlines how The Mikado can be enjoyed by artists and audiences of all backgrounds, Gilbert’s lyrics and Sullivan’s melodies – which have delighted comic opera lovers for over 150 years – are still as fresh as “the flowers that bloom in the spring.”

The Mikado

Nimbus Dance bridges the gap between world-class performances and community engagement by presenting work that challenges while also speaking to and elevating the core beliefs of its diverse audience. Founded in 2005 by visionary artistic director Samuel Pott (former soloist in Martha Graham Dance Company) and based in Jersey City, Nimbus stands at the forefront of excellence in the arts, civic engagement and equitable impact. With a highly physical and visually engaging aesthetic, Nimbus’ international company of dancers “split the difference between traditionalism and modernism ... A Nimbus piece can pivot from ballet to Broadway to Beyoncé in just a few beats” (Jersey City Times).


Nimbus Dance

The Burney Sisters, comprised of sisters Emma and Bella Burney, create music with a maturity and emotional intelligence that belies their age. They write keen and knowing songs while arranging for multiple instruments and structuring unique and resonant harmonies.  The result-personal and penetrating music that both connects with and captivates their listener. Their soul nurturing sibling harmonies and tunes are reminiscent of The Avett Brothers, First Aid Kit, Lake Street Dive, The Staves, and Joseph.

The Burney Sisters

Benny, the plucky puppet protagonist in The Paper Escaper, knows that they are destined for greater things than a simple pop-up book. But in a world that’s trying to squash Benny between its pages – from a wily dancing fire to a disillusioned illustrator – Benny will need the help of a new friend to achieve their dreams. This bright new puppetry work from Terrapin tells a story of determination, friendship and the power of following your own path.

The Paper Escaper

A returning Northwest Arkansas favorite, David Sedaris has charmed audiences with his sometimes neurotic and seemingly mundane, yet profound storytelling for more than 25 years. Beloved for his personal essays, books, short stories and NPR segments, the three-time Grammy Award® nominee’s material isn’t always what you would expect. His anecdotes are riddled with strange addictions, unbelievable job experiences and his eccentric family, but it’s his droll and conversational style that makes him one of the greatest humorists writing today.

David Sedaris

One of the most successful magic shows in history, Champions of Magic is back with an explosive brand-new show featuring thrilling and mind-bending illusions. Fusing grand scale magic, a flair for spectacle and undeniable showmanship, this interactive, high-energy show is sure to entertain the entire family. Combining their signature humor with groundbreaking magic, the world’s only team of illusionists present a production unlike anything that has come before.

Champions of Magic

Inside of eight short years, American composers produced three masterpieces – all of them in completely different styles and written with distinctive voices.  This concert celebrates this great American explosion by combining all three of them into one special evening of music.

American Voices: Rhapsody in Blue

Back to the Future: The Musical Cocktail Classes

Great Scott! Back to the Future: The Musical, the beloved cinematic classic, is now a Broadway musical with its destination set for Northwest Arkansas in 2025.

Winner of the 2022 Olivier Award for Best New Musical, four WhatsOnStage Awards, including Best New Musical and the Broadway World Award for Best New Musical, Back to the Future is adapted for the stage by the iconic film’s creators Bob Gale (Back to the Future  trilogy) and Robert Zemeckis (Forrest Gump) and directed by the Tony Award®-winner John Rando with original music by multi-Grammy® winners Alan Silvestri (Avengers: Endgame) and Glen Ballard (Michael Jackson’s “Man in the Mirror”), alongside hit songs from the movie including “The Power of Love,” “Johnny B. Goode,” “Earth Angel” and “Back in Time.”

Back to the Future: The Musical

Sick beats, dynamic choreography and mind-blowing harmonies – the VoiceJam Competition is back. The top high school, collegiate and community vocal bands from around the country come together in Northwest Arkansas to battle it out live on-stage. Join us to see which group is crowned VoiceJam Champion and cast your vote for Aca-Fan Favorite!

VoiceJam Competition

As the headlining concert for this season’s VoiceJam A Cappella Festival, The Edge Effect strives to prove that singers do not need autotune and computers to put on a great show for all ages. Their music is as diverse as they are, offering a wide array of styles and showcasing influences that span decades. The group is taking a cappella to the next level, even causing Harry Connick Jr. to say, “Are you trying to put me out of business? That was really, really, really great!”

The Edge Effect

The Second City is celebrating 65 years of legendary laughs! Showcasing fan-favorite songs, sketches and characters written by illustrious alumni, including Catherine O’Hara, Tina Fey, Keegan-Michael Key, Amber Ruffin, Stephen Colbert, Tim Meadows, Bill Murray, Tim Robinson, Joan Rivers, Eugene Levy, Adam McKay and so many more. With material handpicked from its iconic comedy archive and brought to life by an all-star ensemble, see for yourself why The Second City continues to be the world’s most influential name in comedy.

The Second City 65th Anniversary Show

Laugh, cry and jig into the night with A Taste of Ireland. Performed by former World Irish dance champions and featuring dancers from Lord of the Dance and Riverdance, this sensational show transports the audience through the story of Ireland’s tumultuous history, delivered with a pint of Irish wit. Featuring revamped classics of “Danny Boy,” “Tell Me Ma,” “Wild Rover” and many more, watch as song and dance bridge the gap between storytelling, modern Irish dance, tap and contemporary dance to tell a historic tale, live on stage.

A Taste of Ireland

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The sensational Broadway revival dazzles with celebrated classic songs, including “Don’t Rain On My Parade,” “I’m the Greatest Star” and “People.” This bittersweet comedy is the story of the indomitable Fanny Brice, a girl from the Lower East Side who dreamed of a life on the stage. Everyone told her she’d never be a star, but then something funny happened — she became one of the most beloved performers in history, shining brighter than the brightest lights of Broadway.

Funny Girl

With five GRAMMYs, 14 Blues Foundation Awards, and a groundbreaking career spanning nearly 50 years under his belt, Keb’ Mo’s got nothing left to prove. Just don’t tell him that.

“I may be turning 70,” Keb’ reflects, “but I’m still breathing and I’m still hungry. I’m still out there going for it every single day.”


Keb' Mo' x Shawn Colvin

Few musicians embody the spontaneous energy of jazz like Matt Wilson. The New York-based drummer combines buoyant zeal, idiosyncratic style, infectious humor, joyous swing and an indomitable spirit of surprise. Together, with his universally recognized personal warmth, these qualities have made Wilson one of the most in-demand players and educators on the modern jazz scene, both beloved and respected by his peers, elders and students.

Matt Wilson’s Good Trouble Quintet

Ian Fidance is an offbeat yet upbeat New York City comic, actor and writer. A force on stage, his act is insanely positive and positively insane. Equal parts thoughtful, explicit and silly, he can be seen performing nightly at the iconic Comedy Cellar in the heart of New York City’s Greenwich Village, and his wildly popular podcast “Bein’ Ian with Jordan” is available on all platforms. Fidance has been featured on NPR’s “This American Life” and is a popular guest on podcasts and radio shows alike. He co-starred in multiple sketches on the latest season of the “Gilly and Keeves” sketch show, “The Last OG” with Tracy Morgan, and was featured on “This Week at the Comedy Cellar” on Comedy Central. He was a contributing writer on the most recent season of “Crank Yankers” on Comedy Central, and did punch up work on Michelle Obama’s children’s cooking show “Waffles + Mochi” on Netflix. His work has been published alongside Jerry Seinfeld, Bob Odenkirk, Ray Ramano and Maria Bamford in a book of poems entitled Eating Salad Drunk: Haiku’s for the Burnout Age by Comedy Greats available now through Macmillan Publishers.

Ian Fidance

For 32 years, the Peking Acrobats have redefined audience perceptions of Chinese acrobatics, pushing the limits of human ability and defying gravity with amazing displays of contortion, flexibility and control. An exuberant entertainment event with the festive pageantry of a Chinese carnival, the acrobats perform daring maneuvers and display their technical prowess in trick-cycling, precision tumbling, juggling, somersaulting and gymnastics. Their performance is accompanied by high-tech special effects and live musicians who skillfully play traditional Chinese instruments. Join us to see why The New York Post says, “The Peking Acrobats are pushing the envelope of human possibility.”

Peking Acrobats

The New York Times calls it “the best musical of this century.” The Washington Post says, “It is the kind of evening that restores your faith in musicals.” And Entertainment Weekly says, “Grade A: the funniest musical of all time.” Jimmy Fallon of The Tonight Show calls it "Genius. Brilliant. Phenomenal." It’s THE BOOK OF MORMON, the nine-time Tony Award® winning Best Musical.

The Book Of Mormon

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Behind the Mask: Romeo and Juliet

Since the second half of 2024, Jorge Medina and Josi Cuén have joined their talent to create “Juntos”, a unique show featuring more than 40 musicians on stage. For over three hours, fans experience an emotional journey through timeless hits that have become the soundtrack of countless lives, uniting generations through the power of Regional Mexican music. 

The result of this experience has been undeniable: 45 sold-out shows in 38 cities across Mexico. In Guadalajara, tickets for the first date sold out in under two hours, and a second date sold out in just 15 minutes. The May and recently announced October dates are already sold out at Mexico City’s Plaza de Toros.

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