Join us for Broadway Bash on Friday, June 5, 2026 with featured performer: Eva Noblezada!

You are invited to an unforgettable evening where arts, culture, and philanthropy take center stage. The 21st Annual BASH brings together civic leaders, cultural champions, Broadway enthusiasts, and philanthropic investors for a one-of-a-kind celebration benefiting the Marcus Performing Arts Center. 

Your generosity ensures that students, families, and our entire community continue to be inspired by the transformative power of the performing arts.

About Eva Noblezada:

Tony and Grammy Award–winning actress and singer, Eva Noblezada, is known for her powerful performances on both the West End and Broadway. She first rose to international prominence at 17 as Kim in Miss Saigon, later making her Broadway debut in the same role. She is widely recognized for originating Eurydice in Hadestown and, in 2024, won the Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical for her performance as Daisy Buchanan in The Great Gatsby. 

Experience The Event:

5:00 PM — Immersive Culinary Reception
Sip, savor, and step into the spotlight with theatrically inspired cuisine and cocktails. 

7:30 PM — Program
Celebrate community leaders, student talent, and the future of the arts. 

8:15 PM — Exclusive Performance
Eva Noblezada
Tony & Grammy Award–winning Broadway star 

9:00 PM — After Party
Live music, dancing, and late-night bites in the Bradley Pavilion

Ticket Information:

Gala Packages

  • Full Gala Package ($300)  

Enjoy the complete experience from complimentary parking upon arrival, the immersive culinary reception, premium orchestra seating for Eva Noblezada’s exclusive performance, and the celebratory After-Party—the full evening’s activities included 

  • Includes reception, performance, and after-party 

Performance Only 

  • $100 ticket  

A limited number of performance-only tickets are available for access to the program beginning at 7:00pm. This ticket also includes access to the After Party. 

Access beginning at 7:00 PM + after-party  

 

 

20th Annual BASH Recap

The Marcus Performing Arts Center held its 20th Annual BASH on June 6, 2025, bringing together 550+ community leaders to celebrate the performing arts. The evening featured themed food stations, an award presentation and program hosted by Portia Young, a special performance from Broadway star Joshua Henry, dancing, live music, a special appearance from MPAC Cultural Ambassador Donald Driver, and more.

Over $378,000 was raised in support of the Marcus Performing Arts Center’s education and engagement programs through donations, sponsorships, ticket sales, and live auction.

2025 Annual iMPACt Award Recipients

Visionary iMPACt Award: Johnson Financial Group

Community Legacy Award: Beth Weirick

Click on the names above to learn more about these incredible honorees!

 

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Come network and connect at a night you’ll never forget.

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Making the arts accessible for all happens because of you.

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Together, We Open the Curtain on Possibility

  • Accessible Broadway experiences for all  
  • Education programs for thousands of students  
  • Inspiration for the next generation  
  • Community partnerships across Milwaukee  
  • Shared cultural experiences that connect us  
  • A thriving cultural anchor driving economic impact 
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Questions?

Contact Nicole Bartsch at 414-755-3955 or nbartsch@marcuscenter.org