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20th Annual BASH

Get ready for an unforgettable night at Milwaukee’s most anticipated event of the year!  

The Marcus Performing Arts Center’s 20th Annual BASH features a special performance from Broadway star Joshua Henry. This high-energy, one-of-a-kind celebration offers guests an exciting mix of dynamic networking, delicious food, and an intimate performance by one of Broadway’s brightest stars. 

The evening’s highlight will be an exclusive performance by Joshua Henry, a Grammy Award®-winning artist and Broadway star, bringing Milwaukee a soulful, captivating set filled with iconic songs that have defined generations. With a powerhouse voice and undeniable stage presence, Henry is one of Broadway’s most electrifying leading men. 

Funds raised during the BASH directly support MPAC’s education and engagement programs, providing over 10,000 youth with access to the transformative power of the arts at little or no cost each year. This year’s event is hosted by special guest Portia Young.   

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5:00 PM — Immersive Culinary Reception (Full Gala Package Only)
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.

EVA NOBLEZADA is currently starring as Daisy in The Great Gatsby on Broadway in a return engagement after originating the role in 2024. She recently reprised both Sally Bowles in Cabaret and Eurydice in Hadestown on the West End. She won a Grammy and was nominated for a Tony for Hadestown. It was Eva's second Tony nomination in her first two Broadway roles, following her earlier nod in 2017 for the title role of Miss Saigon. She was featured in the Amblin film Easter Sunday, was the lead in the AppleTV+ animated film, Luck, and starred for director Diane Paragas in the acclaimed Sony Pictures film, Yellow Rose. She also starred in the West End revivals of Miss Saigon and Les Misérables.

Join us as a sponsor for BASH! Your support will increase youth program opportunities, fund access to the arts in our community, and create investment in the cultural landscape of our region. 

Funding opportunities are available at a variety of levels. For more information, contact Nicole Bartsch at (414)-755-3955 or nbartsch@marcuscenter.org 

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Event dates

June 6, 2025 @ 5:00 PM

Please note: The performance portion of the event starts at 7:30 PM

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Please reach out to give@marcuscenter.org or (414) 755-3974 with any BASH-related questions.

Tickets on sale

Friday, February 7 @ 10AM

Presenter
MPAC Presents

Theater

Marcus Performing Arts Center
929 N Water St
Milwaukee, WI 53202 United States
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