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WELCOME 2025-2026 CENTER PRESENTS SEASON SPONSORED BY ALLIED SOLUTIONS In January 2026, Allied Solutions Center will mark the 15-year anniversary of the first regular public performances on campus. Since then, our venues have hosted over 3,700 performances for more than 1.6 million patrons, along with countless family, business and public events. It’s been a wonderful ride, and we’re just getting started. The past year has brought significant advancements for our mission. In the fall, we announced a naming-rights sponsorship with Allied Solutions, a locally based national company that shares our commitment to improving quality of life in the community. This spring, we announced the renaming of our flagship concert hall to the Payne & Mencias Palladium, recognizing a generous multi-year gift from two local families who want to strengthen local arts programs for the benefit of all. In each case, the additional financial support helps to reinforce Allied Solutions Center’s financial stability, provide more flexibility in booking top artists, and enable the continued expansion of our educational and experiential programs for people of all ages. Meanwhile, Allied Solutions Center always seeks to make performances, classes and other programs more accessible and affordable to every segment of the community. Among other efforts, we’re continuing our popular Student Matinee series, which provides engaging programming for school groups at no cost, as well as the donor-funded Transportation Grant Program, which helps educators defray travel expenses for these field trips. New this season, the Allied Solutions Center has partnered with nonprofit KultureCity™ to obtain Sensory Inclusive® Certification for the Payne & Mencias Palladium. This program includes staff training and a range of onsite accommodations to make the live arts experience more comfortable for the 1 in 4 Americans who have special sensory needs. Read more about our accessibility and inclusion initiatives on page 38. As for the 2025-2026 Center Presents Season sponsored by Allied Solutions, you’ll see in the following pages that we remain committed to bringing our patrons the widest possible range of live arts and entertainment events, featuring national and international artists from the worlds of pop, rock, classical, jazz, the Great American Songbook, international music, comedy, family and holiday programming, and more. We are grateful to the donors and sponsors who make our work possible, and to patrons like you, who make it all worthwhile. Thank you!

Jeffrey C. McDermott President & CEO

Michael Feinstein Artistic Director

In celebration of Allied Solutions Center’s 15th Anniversary, Artistic Director Michael Feinstein has personally selected 15 performances he is excited to highlight from the 2025-2026 schedule. To see Michael’s recommendations, just look for this symbol!

ABOUT ALLIED SOLUTIONS CENTER Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts is a nonprofit arts and education organization responsible for the operation and programming of a three-venue campus at Carmel’s City Center. Together, the 1,500-seat Payne & Mencias Palladium, the 500-seat Tarkington and the black box Studio Theater create a welcoming environment for the regional community to experience and participate in all forms of the performing arts. Each year, the Center Presents performance season offers scores of concerts and other events in the fields of pop, rock, jazz, classical, international music, comedy, family programming and more. Allied Solutions Center is home to the affiliated Great American Songbook Foundation and provides space and support services for six Resident Companies: Actors Theatre of Indiana, Carmel Symphony Orchestra, Central Indiana Dance Ensemble, Civic Theatre, Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre and Indiana Wind Symphony. Center facilities also are available for rental events, including performances, corporate meetings, weddings and other social occasions. Since the opening of the Payne & Mencias Palladium in 2011, Allied Solutions Center has been a leader in the Indiana arts community, hosting over 3,700 performances and more than 1.6 million ticketed patrons from all 92 counties in the state, all 50 U.S. states and 30-plus nations. The campus also welcomes hundreds of thousands of visitors each year for public events such as the Carmel Farmers Market and the holiday Christkindlmarkt. Education and experiential programs at Allied Solutions Center include the interactive Peanut Butter & Jam concert series for preschoolers, free Student Matinees and science demonstrations for school groups, FrontRow artist Q&A sessions for music students, the Prism Project arts camp for youth with disabilities, and our Student Discount Ticket program, offering Center Presents student tickets for only $15. Programs for adults include the Luminaries speaker series, the Palladium Bookies reading club, ticket discounts for first-responders and military personnel, and classes in vocal performance, ukulele, songwriting and stand-up comedy.

25|26 SERIES LISTING DREWRY SIMMONS VORNEHM JAZZ SERIES Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass Four80East Rick Braun & Mindi Abair Brandon Woody’s Upendo Samara Joy Chris Botti Branford Marsalis Quartet

KATZ, SAPPER & MILLER POP/ROCK SERIES

Fitz and The Tantrums Burton Cummings of the Guess Who Roger McGuinn Brian McKnight Andy Grammer Tommy Emmanuel Squirrel Nut Zippers Jesse Cook Lisa Loeb & Joan Osborne The Voice of Whitney Wish You Were Here Jerome Collins Gregorian One Night in Memphis Chris Thile The Electric Light Orchestra Experience Jake Shimabukuro

FAMILY SERIES

Choir! Choir! Choir! Bugs Bunny at the Symphony Peking Acrobats Dinosaur World Live Illusionist Rick Thomas

LEO BROWN GROUP CLASSICAL SERIES

Les Arts Florissants Royal Philharmonic Orchestra w/Ray Chen Orpheus Chamber Orchestra The Three Italian Tenors Joshua Bell

TELAMON PASSPORT SERIES

Il Divo Aida Cuevas Tito Puente Jr. and His Latin Jazz Ensemble Mariachi Herencia de México Goitse Step Afrika!

BHI SENIOR LIVING SONGBOOK SERIES

The Songbook Academy® in Concert Matthew Morrison CeCe Teneal’s Divas of Soul JALC Presents: Great American Crooners Joshua Henry Mandy Patinkin Michael Feinstein

PRINTING PARTNERS ENCORE SERIES

Vienna Boys Choir Heather Land Peabo Bryson

OLD TOWN HOLIDAY SERIES

David Foster & Katharine McPhee Jon McLaughlin & Friends Preservation Hall Jazz Band Dave Koz & Friends Chris Isaak

SPECIAL EVENT

The Center Celebration 2025 Jay Leno U.S. Navy Band Commodores White Christmas Film Screening Wayne Newton

THE SONGBOOK ACADEMY® IN CONCERT

BUGS BUNNY AT THE SYMPHONY

SAT, JUL 19 AT 7PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM

SAT, NOV 1 AT 8PM & SUN, NOV 2 AT 2PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM

FITZ AND THE TANTRUMS MAN ON THE MOON TOUR

SAT, NOV 1 AT 8PM | THE TARKINGTON

WED, AUG 6 AT 7:30PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM

HEATHER LAND LIVE

LISA LOEB & JOAN OSBORNE

HERB ALPERT & THE TIJUANA BRASS & OTHER DELIGHTS

FRI, NOV 7 AT 8PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM

BURTON CUMMINGS OF THE GUESS WHO A FEW GOOD MOMENTS TOUR

SAT, NOV 8 AT 8PM | THE TARKINGTON

FOUR80EAST

SAT, NOV 8 AT 8PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM

THU, AUG 7 AT 7:30PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM

SUN, AUG 10 AT 7:30PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM FRI, SEP 12 AT 8PM | THE TARKINGTON

STORIES AND SONGS WITH ROGER MCGUINN

SAT, SEP 13 AT 8PM | THE TARKINGTON

THE CENTER CELEBRATION 2025 PRESENTED BY ICE MILLER

TITO PUENTE JR. AND HIS LATIN JAZZ ENSEMBLE THE VOICE OF WHITNEY A SYMPHONIC CELEBRATION

BRANDON WOODY’S UPENDO

SUN, NOV 9 AT 7PM | THE TARKINGTON

SAMARA JOY

FRI, NOV 14 AT 8PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM

GREAT AMERICAN CROONERS: A JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER PRESENTS PRODUCTION

WED, FEB 25 AT 7:30PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM

PEKING ACROBATS

THU, FEB 26 AT 7:30PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM

DINOSAUR WORLD LIVE

SUN, MAR 1 AT 3PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM

CHRIS BOTTI

FRI, MAR 6 AT 8PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM

JEROME COLLINS: REWIND A JOURNEY TO MOTOWN AND BEYOND

SAT, MAR 7 AT 8PM | THE TARKINGTON

ORPHEUS CHAMBER ORCHESTRA & MARC-ANDRÉ HAMELIN

SAT, MAR 7 AT 8PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM

GOITSE

SAT, SEP 20 AT 5PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM

FRI, NOV 21 AT 8PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM

PEABO BRYSON

SUN, MAR 8 AT 7PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM

AN EVENING WITH BRIAN MCKNIGHT

WISH YOU WERE HERE: THE SIGHT AND SOUND OF PINK FLOYD

FRI, MAR 13 AT 8PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM

FRI, SEP 26 AT 8PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM

JAY LENO

SAT, SEP 27 AT 8PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM

SAT, NOV 22 AT 8PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM

JOSHUA HENRY: GET UP STAND UP

GREGORIAN: PURE CHANTS WORLD TOUR FEATURING SONGS OF ENIGMA

LES ARTS FLORISSANTS VIVALDI’S FOUR SEASONS AT 300

SAT, MAR 14 AT 8PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM

AN INTIMATE EVENING WITH DAVID FOSTER & KATHARINE MCPHEE

SUN, MAR 15 AT 7PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM

IL DIVO BY CANDLELIGHT

WHITE CHRISTMAS FILM SCREENING

THU, DEC 4 AT 7PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM

THU, MAR 19 AT 7:30PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM

AIDA CUEVAS: 50 YEARS SINGING TO MEXICO

FRI, MAR 20 AT 8PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM

FRI, OCT 10 AT 8PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM

JON MCLAUGHLIN & FRIENDS HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS

FRI, DEC 5 AT 8PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM

ANDY GRAMMER: GREATER THAN A ONE MAN SHOW

PRESERVATION HALL JAZZ BAND CREOLE CHRISTMAS

SUN, MAR 29 AT 7PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM

CHOIR! CHOIR! CHOIR! WE WILL CHOIR! YOU AN EPIC QUEEN SING-ALONG

THU, OCT 2 AT 7:30PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM

RICK BRAUN & MINDI ABAIR

SAT, OCT 4 AT 8PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM THU, OCT 9 AT 7:30PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM

SUN, NOV 23 AT 7PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM TUE, DEC 2 AT 7:30PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM

SUN, OCT 12 AT 7:30PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM

MON, DEC 8 AT 7:30PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM

FRI, OCT 17 AT 8PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM

MATTHEW MORRISON: RHYTHMS & REVELATIONS

FRI, DEC 12 AT 8PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM

AN EVENING WITH TOMMY EMMANUEL, CGP

SAT, DEC 13 AT 8PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM

SAT, OCT 18 AT 8PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM

VIENNA BOYS CHOIR

SUN, OCT 19 AT 7PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM

U.S. NAVY BAND COMMODORES

DAVE KOZ & FRIENDS CHRIS ISAAK

ROYAL PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA WITH RAY CHEN

FRI, JAN 30 AT 8PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM

CECE TENEAL’S DIVAS OF SOUL

THU, OCT 23 AT 7:30PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM

SAT, JAN 31 AT 8PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM

SQUIRREL NUT ZIPPERS: JAZZ FROM THE BACK O’ TOWN

SAT, FEB 14 AT 8PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM

JESSE COOK: LIVE IN CONCERT

MARIACHI HERENCIA DE MÉXICO LA NUEVA GENERACIÓN TOUR

FRI, OCT 24 AT 8PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM SUN, OCT 26 AT 7PM | THE TARKINGTON

WAYNE NEWTON: UP CLOSE & PERSONAL

FRI, FEB 20 AT 8PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM

STEP AFRIKA! THE EVOLUTION TOUR

ONE NIGHT IN MEMPHIS: THE NUMBER ONE TRIBUTE TO PRESLEY, PERKINS, LEWIS AND CASH BRANFORD MARSALIS QUARTET

DIRECT FROM ROME: THE THREE ITALIAN TENORS ILLUSIONIST RICK THOMAS

SAT, APR 4 AT 8PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM

MANDY PATINKIN IN CONCERT: BEING ALIVE

THU, APR 9 AT 7:30PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM

CHRIS THILE

FRI, APR 10 AT 8PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM

AN EVENING WITH MICHAEL FEINSTEIN

FRI, APR 17 AT 8PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM

JOSHUA BELL

THU, APR 23 AT 7:30PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM

THE ELECTRIC LIGHT ORCHESTRA EXPERIENCE

SAT, MAY 2 AT 8PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM

AN EVENING WITH JAKE SHIMABUKURO

FRI, MAY 8 AT 8PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM

SAT JUL 19 AT 7PM

PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM

WED AUG 6 AT 7:30PM PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM

IN CONCERT The Songbook Academy® in Concert is an exciting spotlight on the next generation of artists, celebrating the enduring influence of the American Songbook. This inspiring performance is part of the annual Songbook Academy, the premier educational program of the Great American Songbook Foundation.

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Hosted by the Foundation’s founder and five-time Grammy Award nominee Michael Feinstein, the event features dynamic solos and vibrant production numbers from talented young vocalists from across the nation. These emerging artists pay tribute to iconic composers and lyricists of American popular music, including George Gershwin, Dorothy Fields, and Duke Ellington, bringing passion, artistry, and fresh energy to timeless classics that have shaped generations. PUBLIC MASTERCLASS: TBD AT 2PM SONGBOOK SHOWCASE: THU JULY 17 AT 7PM

SONGBOOK SERIES

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FITZ AND THE TANTRUMS

MAN ON THE MOON TOUR Multi-platinum artists Fitz and The Tantrums have energized popular music and culture with a series of unshakable, undeniable and ubiquitous anthems and albums. Since 2008, the Los Angeles collective have magnified the scope of pop with a dash of indie, a dose of soul, and a lot of dancefloorready bounce. Their album catalog includes Pickin’ up the Pieces, More Than Just A Dream, the gold-certified Fitz and The Tantrums, All the Feels and 2022’s Let Yourself Free. Along the way, they have tallied nearly 4 billion streams and counting with hits such as “HandClap,” “Out of My League,” “The Walker” and “Moneygrabber.” SUPPORT GROUP: AX & THE HATCHETMEN

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PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM

SUN AUG 10 AT 7:30PM

HERB ALPERT & THE TIJUANA BRASS & OTHER DELIGHTS

BURTON CUMMINGS OF THE GUESS WHO

Grammy-winning trumpeter and recording artist Herb Alpert is touring with his new six-member Tijuana Brass band to mark the 60th anniversary of the iconic album Whipped Cream & Other Delights. This 90-minute stage production includes audience interaction, projections of classic photos and video from throughout Alpert’s career, and a parade of hits including “The Lonely Bull,” “Spanish Flea,” “A Taste of Honey,” “Mexican Shuffle,” “Tijuana Taxi,” “This Guy’s in Love with You,” “Zorba the Greek,” “Rise” and more. Alpert’s legacy includes five No. 1 hits, nine Grammy Awards, 15 Gold albums, 14 Platinum albums, and sales of 72 million records worldwide.

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PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM

A FEW GOOD MOMENTS TOUR Burton Cummings is best known as lead vocalist and songwriter for The Guess Who, the first Canadian group to reach No. 1 on Billboard and earn a Platinum album for U.S. sales. Starting in the late 1960s, the band scored a string of international hits including “American Woman,” “These Eyes,” “Laughing,” “No Time,” “Share the Land,” “No Sugar Tonight/New Mother Nature” and “Clap for the Wolfman,” all written or co-written by Burton. His solo career has included the Gold single “Stand Tall,” among other hits, and five Juno Awards for Best Male Vocalist and Best Album. The current tour supports Burton’s 2024 album A Few Good Moments, his first in over a decade.

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317.843.3800 | THECENTERPRESENTS.ORG

THU AUG 7 AT 7:30PM

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FRI SEP 12 AT 8PM THE TARKINGTON

FOUR80EAST Toronto-based electro-jazz duo Four80East combines electronic and live elements in its groove-centric music. Rob DeBoer and Tony Grace, the masterminds behind hits like “Noodle Soup,” Eastside” and “Cinco Cinco Seis,” have captivated audiences worldwide with their innovative and soulful musical compositions. They debuted in 1997 with The Album and have since released nine studio albums and a dynamic double live album. Their 2023 single “This Time Around” from the album Gonna Be Alright soared to No. 2 on the Billboard Contemporary Jazz chart. The group’s ability to connect with listeners emotionally and transport them into a world of musical storytelling contributes to their international popularity.

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SAT SEP 13 AT 8PM THE TARKINGTON

STORIES AND SONGS WITH

ROGER MCGUINN Singer-songwriter Roger McGuinn began his career at 17 and was active on the national music scene before co-founding the Byrds, who blended folk harmonies, Dylan-inspired lyrics and the Beatles’ electric sound to become one of the most influential rock bands of all time. Led by McGuinn’s 12-string Rickenbacker guitar, the Rock and Roll Hall of Famers topped the charts with hits like “Mr. Tambourine Man,” helped launch the psychedelic era with “Eight Miles High,” and anticipated the country-rock wave with their album Sweetheart of the Rodeo. Throughout his long solo career, he has championed the preservation of traditional folk music. Don’t miss this special solo performance!

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SAT SEP 20 AT 5PM

THE CENTER CELEBRATION 2025 The Center Celebration 2025 isn’t just a gala – it’s a night to ignite creativity, open doors for students, and ensure the arts are accessible to all. Hosted by Artistic Director Michael Feinstein and headlined by singer-songwriter Richard Marx, the annual event supports Allied Solutions Center’s arts and educational programming. The black-tie evening will begin with the First Merchants Bank Red Carpet Arrival and Cocktail Reception, followed by an elegant dinner and live auction in the concert hall and after-parties with live music, dancing, drinks and late-night food in two themed rooms. SOLD OUT.

Gala

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FRI SEP 26 AT 8PM

PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM

AN EVENING WITH

BRIAN MCKNIGHT Known for his smooth tenor voice, contemporary R&B singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, actor and producer Brian McKnight has released 19 albums, selling over 30 million copies worldwide thanks to singles like “Love Is,” “Back at One” and “Love of My Life.” His career honors have included 16 Grammy Award nominations, along with Soul Train Music Awards and Billboard Songwriter of the Year. Aside from his recording career, he has appeared in many movies and TV episodes, starred in the Broadway production of Chicago and served as a red carpet host for Extra! TV.

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317.843.3800 | THECENTERPRESENTS.ORG

PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM

THU OCT 2 AT 7:30PM

PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM

SAT SEP 27 AT 8PM

PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM

JAY LENO

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CHOIR! CHOIR! CHOIR!

WE WILL CHOIR! YOU AN EPIC QUEEN SING-ALONG

Jay Leno is an acclaimed late-night TV host, stand-up comedian, best-selling children’s book author, corporate speaker, TV and movie voiceover artist, pioneering car builder, and philanthropist. The Television Hall of Fame inductee spent two decades as host of top-rated The Tonight Show with Jay Leno and also hosts the Emmy-winning Jay Leno’s Garage, which aired for several years on CNBC and continues on YouTube. Other career highlights have included winning the Kennedy Center’s Mark Twain Prize, earning a star on Hollywood’s Walk of Fame, and being the first person to drive the pace car at all major NASCAR events.

Choir! Choir! Choir! is the fully interactive, participatory show that turns audience into performer. Get ready to laugh, dance and sing your hearts out with music lovers just like you – no experience necessary. The Canadian group has collaborated with renowned artists including Patti Smith, David Byrne, Brandi Carlile, Rick Astley, Rufus Wainwright, and even Kermit The Frog at New York’s Lincoln Center, creating memorable videos that have garnered views in the millions. On this tour, audiences can unleash their inner Freddie Mercury and create harmonies that will blow the roof off the place. They teach! You sing!

SPECIAL EVENT

FAMILY SERIES

PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM

RICK BRAUN & MINDI ABAIR With a sound compared to legends like Chet Baker and Miles Davis, trumpet/flugelhorn player Rick Braun has scored more than 20 No. 1 smooth jazz hits as an artist and producer. He has collaborated with jazz and pop greats including Kirk Whalum, Norman Brown, Dave Koz, Rod Stewart, Natalie Cole and Sade, among others. Saxophonist/vocalist Mindi Abair has earned two Grammy nominations and won over jazz and blues fans with her soaring melodies and powerhouse style. She has been a featured saxophonist on American Idol, sat in with the house bands on top late-night shows and toured with acts including Duran Duran and Aerosmith.

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THU OCT 9 AT 7:30PM PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM

IL DIVO BY CANDLELIGHT Since their debut in 2004, the quartet Il Divo have redefined classical crossover, captivating audiences worldwide and selling over 30 million albums while earning 160 Gold and Platinum certifications across 35 countries. Currently comprising Urs Bühler (tenor, Switzerland), Sébastien Izambard (tenor, France), David Miller (tenor, USA) and new member Steven LaBrie (baritone, USA), they recently marked their 20th anniversary with their 10th album and first independent release, XX. Il Divo By Candlelight will take audiences on a journey through two decades of romance, heartache, and joy, supported by Phoenix-based string trio Simply Three.

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SAT OCT 4 AT 8PM

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AIDA CUEVAS

50 YEARS SINGING TO MEXICO Prepare for an unforgettable evening of passion, tradition and soul-stirring music as Aida Cuevas, the unrivaled “Queen of Ranchera Music,” graces the stage on her 50th Anniversary U.S. Tour 2025. With one of the most powerful and emotive voices in Mexican music, Cuevas has received multiple Grammy and Latin Grammy nominations, winning one of each. On this tour, she and her world-renowned mariachi ensemble invite audiences on a journey through five decades of iconic hits such as “El Pastor,” “Quizás Mañana” and many more, all performed with elegance, artistry and heartfelt authenticity.

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SUN OCT 12 AT 7:30PM PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM

ANDY GRAMMER

GREATER THAN A ONE MAN SHOW

Emmy Award winner and multiplatinum recording artist Andy Grammer makes his Allied Solutions Center debut with an all-new one-man show featuring songs, poetry and stories. Grammer’s five studio albums have included the Top 10 Adult Pop singles “Honey, I’m Good,” “Keep Your Head Up” and “Fine by Me.” Experience an intimate solo performance showcasing the signature songwriting, melodic craftsmanship and captivating storytelling of one of today’s most inspiring artists, featuring some of his biggest hits along with personal favorites.

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SAT OCT 18 AT 8PM PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM

AN EVENING WITH

MATTHEW MORRISON

TOMMY EMMANUEL, CGP

Known for his standout role as Will Schuester on Glee, Matthew Morrison is a dynamic performer whose charisma and versatility have captivated audiences for years. With a background in musical theater, Morrison effortlessly blends his impressive vocal talents with a strong acting presence, bringing depth and charm to his performances. He describes his new program of timeless songs, Rhythms & Revelations, as “a car wash for your soul” and “a world where music and dance become more than just entertainment – they become a journey into the heart of what makes us human.”

Tommy Emmanuel is regularly cited among the world’s top acoustic guitarists, one of only five musicians to earn Chet Atkins’ honorary “Certified Guitar Player” title. Often performing solo, Emmanuel mixes folk, jazz, blues, bluegrass and other genres, using a fingerstyle technique to play multiple parts simultaneously and sometimes using the guitar as a percussion instrument. The Australian-born Grammy winner also has collaborated with artists including David Grisman, Jerry Douglas, Billy Strings, Jason Isbell, Michael McDonald and Mark Knopfler. His latest album is Live at the Sydney Opera House.

RHYTHMS & REVELATIONS

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FRI OCT 17 AT 8PM

PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM

THU OCT 23 AT 7:30PM PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM

SUN OCT 19 AT 7PM

PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM

VIENNA BOYS CHOIR

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The Vienna Boys Choir is one of the oldest and most famous choirs in the world. Boys have been singing at Vienna’s Imperial Chapel since at least 1296. In 1498, Holy Roman Emperor Maximilian I established a Court Chapel in Vienna where he declared that boys would be among the singers, thus laying the foundation for the Vienna Boys Choir. Today, the former imperial ensemble is a private, nonprofit organization with a primary and grammar school for 330 boys and girls between the ages of 6 and 19, with a focus on choral music and singing. The four boys’ choirs perform almost 300 concerts per year.

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U.S. NAVY BAND COMMODORES Continuing a tradition of annual free concerts by military bands, Allied Solutions Center is proud to welcome the U.S. Navy’s premier jazz ensemble, the Commodores. Formed in 1969, this 18-member group continues the jazz big band legacy with some of the finest musicians in the world. The Commodores’ mission includes public concerts, national concert tours, ceremonial support in honoring our veterans, jazz education classes and clinics, and protocol performances for high-level military and civilian government officials. Their concerts are an eclectic mix of traditional big band music, exciting jazz vocal arrangements and fresh new instrumental music. Free tickets will be available this fall.

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FRI OCT 24 AT 8PM

SQUIRREL NUT ZIPPERS

JAZZ FROM THE BACK O’ TOWN

Squirrel Nut Zippers will take fans on a magical, musical voyage to the birthplace of jazz as they present Jazz from the Back O’ Town, a show exploring the New Orleans Back O’ Town jazz scene of the late 19th century through the Roaring Twenties. Performing in era-appropriate attire, the Zippers provide a delightful view into this mystical era with reverent but exciting renditions of such seminal classics as Jelly Roll Morton’s “Animule Ball” and Louis Armstrong’s “Back O’ Town Blues,” as well as favorites from their own catalog, adapted and arranged to more closely echo the sounds of 1920s New Orleans.

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SUN OCT 26 AT 7PM THE TARKINGTON

JESSE COOK

LIVE IN CONCERT In a career spanning three decades, Canadian guitaristcomposer Jesse Cook’s honors have included Acoustic Guitar Magazine’s coveted Player’s Choice Silver Award and 11 Juno Award nominations with one win. Introduced to flamenco music as a child, he went on to study at Canada’s Royal Conservatory, Toronto’s York University and Berklee College in Boston. His compositional style – mixing flamenco with everything from classical and jazz to Zydeco, blues and Brazilian samba – has spawned an international following, with his songs used as soundtracks for newscasts and Olympics routines. He has released over a dozen albums and five PBS television specials.

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PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM

SAT NOV 1 AT 8PM & SUN NOV 2 AT 2PM PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM

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BUGS BUNNY AT THE SYMPHONY

CONDUCTED BY GEORGE DAUGHERTY AND JAMES FELLENBAUM CREATED BY GEORGE DAUGHERTY AND DAVID KA LIK WONG

This popular concert returns to Indiana celebrating Bugs Bunny’s 85th Anniversary, and the concert’s 35th, with a dynamic new edition! Sixteen classic Looney Tunes shorts are projected on the big screen as the original iconic scores are played live by a full orchestra. The animated shorts include Baton Bunny, The Rabbit of Seville, What’s Opera, Doc?, Corny Concerto, Long-Haired Hare, and many others, plus new additions including the world premiere of a just-produced Looney Tunes short saluting Bugs’ 85 years. It’s the ultimate version of this cherished production!

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HEATHER LAND: LIVE Comedian, author, gospel singer and certified life coach, Heather Land is best known for her viral “I Ain’t Doin’ It” videos on social media, where she comments on life through a face-distorting app and a pitch-shifted voice. Since 2017, she has gained over 400 million views, 3 million social media followers, and the hearts of hundreds of thousands of people all across the nation at her live shows. Nothing is off limits as she shares everything from failed diets to failed relationships. Through her humor and unique spin on life, Land teaches us all to laugh at ourselves and to find the funny in the frustrating.

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Lisa Loeb and Joan Osborne, two unmistakable voices of the ’90s, team up for a special evening marking the 30th anniversaries of their breakthrough albums: Loeb’s Tails and Osborne’s Relish. Revisit the songs that shaped a generation, alongside new music and career-spanning fan favorites. Both Tails and Relish were landmark albums that transcended genres, blending folk, pop and rock with deeply personal storytelling. Loeb’s “Stay (I Missed You)” and Osborne’s “One of Us” became defining anthems of the era, and their impact continues to resonate with longtime fans and new audiences alike.

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Son of the legendary American salsa and Latin jazz musician Tito Puente, Tito Puente Jr. has big shoes to fill – and does he ever. Always honoring his father’s legacy, Tito Puente Jr. has also made a name for himself as one of the most exciting Latin musicians touring today. Tito Jr. carries his father with him – in his looks, his joy and his music. On a passionate mission to nurture that tradition, he and his ensemble bring exhilarating Latin rhythms in a high-voltage celebration that will get your feet moving.

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THE VOICE OF WHITNEY

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Experience Whitney Houston’s astounding musical legacy like never before. This new concert tribute features original master recordings of Houston’s vocals set to new orchestrations of her biggest hits – including “I Wanna Dance with Somebody,” “Higher Love” and “I Will Always Love You” – accompanied by home movies, film performances and never-before-seen footage. Presented in collaboration with the Estate of Whitney Houston, Park Avenue Artists and Primary Wave Music. One of the most celebrated performers in pop music history, Houston ranked No. 2 on Rolling Stone’s 2023 list of “The 200 Greatest Singers of All Time.”

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Trumpeter and composer Brandon Woody was just 17 in 2015 when the Baltimore Sun touted him as an artist on the rise. Since then, Woody has gone on to become an international artist, curating projects for major museums, collaborating with international brands, and performing with his band, Upendo, a multi-generational and expandable group that features a core quartet of pianist Troy Long, bassist Michael Saunders and drummer Quincy Phillips. Woody also has performed alongside artists including Robert Glasper, Solange, Jon Faddis and Danilo Perez. His new debut album is For the Love of It All on Blue Note Records.

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SAMARA JOY

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As an interpreter of standards, Samara Joy has drawn comparisons to jazz heroines like Vaughan, Betty Carter, Abbey Lincoln and Carmen McRae. Her 2022 Verve debut Linger Awhile earned her Grammy Awards for Best New Artist as well as Best Jazz Vocal Album, and her EP A Joyful Holiday claimed 2025 Grammys for Best Jazz Vocal Album and Best Jazz Performance. Her latest release, Portrait, which earned the 2025 NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Jazz Album, melds her thoughtful lyrics with music by Charles Mingus, Sun Ra and her late mentor Barry Harris.

Called “the Pavarotti of soul singers” by The New York Times, Grammy-winning vocalist Peabo Bryson is known for his rich, soulful voice and romantic ballads. Over five decades and 20 albums, his hits have included “If Ever You’re in My Arms Again,” “Tonight I Celebrate My Love” and the Oscarwinning Disney classics “A Whole New World” with Regina Belle and “Beauty and the Beast” with Celine Dion. Bryson also has collaborated with such artists as Roberta Flack, Natalie Cole and Kenny G.

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One of the world’s longest-running Pink Floyd tribute acts, Cleveland-based Wish You Were Here is celebrating its 30th anniversary with a program of Floyd classics that includes highlights of Dark Side of the Moon, Animals and The Wall as well as a full rendition of the 1975 album Wish You Were Here, marking its 50th anniversary. The 10-piece band performs totally live, with no prerecorded music or vocal tracks, in a multimedia stage production that includes lasers, vintage video and other effects.

Founded in 1979, Les Arts Florissants is an ensemble of singers and instrumentalists specialized in the performance of Baroque music on period instruments. On its first coast-to-coast U.S. tour since 2001, the ensemble is joined by fast-rising violinist Théotime Langlois de Swarte for Vivaldi’s Four Seasons at 300, commemorating the original 1725 publication of one of the most popular works in Western music. The program frames these iconic masterpieces afresh, setting them alongside music of Monteverdi, Uccellini and Geminiani, composers who influenced Vivaldi’s approach, as well as compositions inspired by his bold vision.

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DAVID FOSTER & KATHARINE MCPHEE Sixteen-time Grammy-winning musician, songwriter and producer David Foster and acclaimed singer, television and Broadway star Katharine McPhee are taking their show on the road. This intimate performance by the powerhouse duo will be packed with Foster’s hits by artists such as Chicago, Whitney Houston, Celine Dion, Josh Groban and Michael Bublé, as well as McPhee’s biggest songs from American Idol, Smash and Waitress. Don’t miss this special holiday concert, also featuring some of the artists’ favorite seasonal songs. This performance is sponsored by Nick and Joni Hrisomalos.

WHITE CHRISTMAS

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The Great American Songbook Foundation presents a festive screening of the beloved holiday classic White Christmas, featuring the timeless music of Irving Berlin and iconic performances by Rosemary Clooney and Bing Crosby. With its unforgettable songs and heartwarming story, this film has become a treasured tradition for all ages. Make it a family affair and enjoy the magic on the big screen for one night only—plus, explore rare artifacts connected to the making of White Christmas from the Songbook Library & Archives. Don’t miss this special evening filled with music, laughter and holiday cheer! Tickets available in August. This presentation is sponsored by Grand Industrial. Presented in partnership to celebrate the 15-year affiliation of the Great American Songbook Foundation and Allied Solutions Center.

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CREOLE CHRISTMAS

Returning for the third-straight season, Hoosier-born singer-songwriter Jon McLaughlin will perform original Christmas tunes as well as holiday classics alongside some of his talented friends. The Anderson native has been attracting fans with his heartfelt, hook-laden songwriting and impassioned delivery since his 2007 debut album, Indiana. He has released several full-lengths in the years since and revealed a true evolution in both his piano playing and singing. Joining him again will be American Idol winner Kris Allen and pop/soul singer-songwriter David Davis, as well as singer and Broadway actress Morgan James.

Celebrate the season as the Preservation Hall Jazz Band takes the stage with Creole Christmas, a performance featuring New Orleans classics as well as beloved holiday selections with a twist. Founded in 1963, the band takes its name from Preservation Hall, the humble but historic French Quarter music venue dedicated to keeping the past and future of jazz alive. Its recent releases redefine modern New Orleans music by tapping into sonic elements that stretch back to the city’s AfroCuban roots and reach forward to contemporary artists like Stevie Wonder, Elvis Costello and Arcade Fire.

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In the 28th anniversary edition of the world’s longestrunning jazz-based Christmas tour, saxophonist Dave Koz and his musical friends will perform fresh renditions of timeless Christmas classics – as well as a Chanukah medley – along with hits from their respective catalogs. In a recording career that spans nearly three decades, Koz has racked up honors and achievements including nine Grammy nominations, 11 No. 1 albums on Billboard’s Current Contemporary Jazz Albums chart, and a 2023 Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award.

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Over the course of his three-decade plus career, Platinumselling and Grammy-nominated singer and actor Chris Isaak has performed to sold-out crowds across the globe with his longtime band, Silvertone. His music and film credits include 13 critically acclaimed studio albums, 12 chart-topping singles (including “Wicked Game”) and several motion pictures, such as The Silence of the Lambs and That Thing You Do! Behind the scenes, he has created music for film soundtracks including Eyes Wide Shut, True Romance, Wild at Heart and Blue Velvet. Isaak also starred in the critically acclaimed television series The Chris Isaak Show on Showtime.

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Founded in 1946, the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra is recognized as the U.K.’s most in-demand orchestra, with a busy schedule of national and international performances. The RPO also enjoys an annual season of concerts in London’s Royal Albert Hall, where it is Associate Orchestra; the Southbank Centre’s Royal Festival Hall; and Cadogan Hall, where it recently celebrated its 20th season as Resident Orchestra. Vasily Petrenko was named Music Director in 2021. This program of Nielsen, Tchaikovsky and Sibelius will feature violin star Ray Chen, who delighted the local audience with his April 2024 performance. The program will feature works by Nielson, Tchaikovsky, and Sibelius.

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CECE TENEAL’S DIVAS OF SOUL Take a ride on the “Midnight Train to Georgia” over “River Deep, Mountain High” as award-winning vocalist CeCe Teneal delivers you the “R-E-S-P-E-C-T” you deserve in Divas of Soul, a one-of-a-kind concert event. This spectacular celebration of 50 years of chart-topping music from artists like Aretha Franklin, Gladys Knight, Chaka Khan, Tina Turner and Whitney Houston has wowed audiences worldwide, featuring hits from the disco era (“Ring My Bell,” “Best of My Love”) to Broadway (“And I Am Telling You I’m Not Going”) and pop (“What’s Love Got to Do with It,” “I’m Every Woman”).

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WAYNE NEWTON

UP CLOSE & PERSONAL “Mr. Las Vegas” makes his Allied Solutions Center debut on Valentine’s Day! Loved around the world, Wayne Newton is known for his signature song, “Danke Schoen,” and countless other hits including “Daddy, Don’t You Walk So Fast,” “Red Roses for a Blue Lady,” “Summer Wind” and “Years.” He has performed live in front of more than 40 million people during a record-setting run of 25,000plus shows in Las Vegas alone. Newton recently made his triumphant return to the landmark Flamingo Las Vegas Hotel & Casino, where he continues to perform his Up Close and Personal show, a journey through his illustrious career featuring hit songs and personal stories.

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LA NUEVA GENERACIÓN TOUR Honoring the past, celebrating the present, and creating the future of mariachi music, Mariachi Herencia de México delivers an electrifying and unforgettable night of Mexican music and culture. Based in Chicago, the two-time Latin Grammy-nominated band (Best Ranchero/Mariachi Album) has issued five chart-topping albums and performed across North America, paving the way for a new generation of mariachi musicians. The ensemble is composed of 14 musicians, ages 18-32, representing a new bicultural generation in the United States.

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GREAT AMERICAN CROONERS

A JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER PRESENTS PRODUCTION Great American Crooners highlights singers such as Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett and Bobby Darin, whose velvety voices and sentimental serenades made them superstars on stage and on screen. The show features Robbie Lee and Shenel Johns, who both have graced Jazz at Lincoln Center’s stages, and Downbeat Magazine’s No. 1 Rising Star Male Vocalist, Benny Benack III. Enjoy incredible true stories about legendary artists and relive classics like “I’ve Got You Under My Skin,” “Misty,” “I Only Have Eyes for You” and “Moon River” in this stylish evening of timeless tunes and world-class talent.

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PEKING ACROBATS The Peking Acrobats return for their 35th North American Tour, bringing their program of sensational Chinese acrobatics, balancing feats, comedy, pageantry and much more. In this spectacular show for all ages, the grace and precision of the acrobats demonstrate the triumph of years of dedicated training and discipline. From the dangerous climbing chair stack high above the audience, to the gravity-defying contortionists and tumblers, to the spectacular Bicycle Pagoda with multiple performers riding atop a single bicyclist – all this and more comprises a marvelous and exciting entertainment event.

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DINOSAUR WORLD LIVE Dare to experience the dangers and delights of Dinosaur World Live, winner of the Society of London Theatre’s 2024 Laurence Olivier Award for Best Family Show. Journey across uncharted territories to discover a prehistoric world of astonishing and remarkably lifelike dinosaurs, including a Triceratops, Giraffatitan, Microraptor, Segnosaurus, and every child’s favorite flesh-eating giant, the Tyrannosaurus Rex. A special meet-and-greet after the show offers all explorers the chance to make a new dinosaur friend. Don’t miss this entertaining and mind-expanding Jurassic adventure, live on stage.

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CHRIS BOTTI For over two decades, Grammy Award-winning master trumpeter and composer Chris Botti has amassed a spectacular variety of honors, including multiple Gold and Platinum albums, to become the nation’s biggestselling instrumental artist. His mesmerizing performances with legends such as Sting, Barbra Streisand, Tony Bennett, Yo-Yo Ma, Frank Sinatra, Paul Simon and Andrea Bocelli have cemented his place as one of the most brilliant and inspiring forces of the contemporary music scene. Whether he’s performing with illustrious symphonies or at renowned venues around the globe, his unparalleled crystalline and poetic sound transcends musical boundaries.

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Rewind: A Journey to Motown and Beyond is a captivating solo performance featuring the talented Jerome Collins of famed a cappella group Straight No Chaser. This show is a nostalgic throwback to the legendary sounds of Motown and R&B. Collins takes the audience through electrifying renditions of timeless hits from some of the world’s most iconic musicians and renowned artists. With a set list that includes songs from legends like Marvin Gaye, Aretha Franklin, Sam Cooke and Stevie Wonder, his soulful delivery ensures an unforgettable experience.

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ORPHEUS CHAMBER ORCHESTRA & MARC-ANDRÉ HAMELIN Orpheus Chamber Orchestra is a radical experiment in musical democracy, proving for over 50 years what happens when exceptional artists gather with total trust in each other and faith in the creative process. Its catalog of recordings for Deutsche Grammophon, Nonesuch and other labels includes more than 70 albums that still stand as benchmarks of the chamber orchestra repertoire, including Haydn symphonies, Mozart concertos, and 20th-century gems by Stravinsky, Schoenberg, Ravel and Bartók. This performance features Canadian piano virtuoso and composer Marc-André Hamelin in a program of Wiancko, Mozart and Schubert/Breuer.

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Named Live Ireland’s Traditional Group of the Year and Chicago Irish American News’ Group of the Year, Goitse have become leaders of the new generation of traditional Irish ensembles. The group has released six critically acclaimed recordings, mixing original compositions with age-old traditional tunes. Its lineup consists of Colm Phelan, bodhrán; Áine McGeeney, fiddle, vocals; Conal O’Kane, guitar; Alan Reid, banjo, bouzouki; and Daniel Collins, piano, accordion. Together, the quintet Goitse – the Gaelic word for “come here,” pronounced GO-witcha – makes what Irish Music Magazine calls “Music that’s brimming with energy and creative zeal.”

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GET UP STAND UP

Fresh from an acclaimed starring role in the Broadway revival of Ragtime, Joshua Henry makes his headlining debut at Allied Solutions Center. Get Up Stand Up is described as “a soulful bop through the songs that have moved and grooved us through the decades,” featuring ”Feeling Good,” “Wait for It,” “A Change is Gonna Come,” “If I Loved You,” “What’s Goin’ On” and more. Henry is best known for his Tony-nominated leading roles in Carousel, The Scottsboro Boys and Violet on Broadway, as well as his portrayal of Aaron Burr in the Chicago production and First National Tour of Hamilton. He also is a BMG recording artist.

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GREGORIAN: PURE CHANTS WORLD TOUR

FEATURING SONGS OF ENIGMA

Since its founding in 1999 by producer Frank Peterson (Enigma, Sarah Brightman, Andrea Bocelli), Gregorian has sold more than 10 million albums and performed for more than 3 million people in 31 countries with its blend of pop/rock songs and chorale in the style of medieval chants. For its current North American tour, supporting the albums Pure Chants I & II, the ensemble of eight classically trained English vocalists will highlight the music of Enigma, the Grammynominated recording project that blended new-age and world music with electronic and ambient sounds and sold an estimated 70 million worldwide.

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STEP AFRIKA!

THE EVOLUTION TOUR The Evolution Tour is an electrifying production that fuses groundbreaking step choreography with the vibrant soundscape of a live DJ. Founded in 1994, Step Afrika! blends traditional African dances, percussive dance styles practiced by historically Black fraternities and sororities, and an array of contemporary dance and art forms into a cohesive, compelling artistic experience. Performances integrate songs, storytelling, humor and audience participation. Official Cultural Ambassadors of Washington, D.C., Step Afrika! has toured more than 60 countries, headlined President Barack Obama’s Black History Month Reception, and performed at the first ever Juneteenth Celebration at the White House.

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THE NUMBER ONE TRIBUTE TO PRESLEY, PERKINS, LEWIS AND CASH One Night in Memphis is a rocking concert tribute to legendary Sun Records recording artists Carl Perkins, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Elvis Presley, featuring over 90 minutes of rockabilly, country, gospel and pure 1950s rock ’n’ roll performed live with an energetic rockabilly backup band. Inspired by the “Million Dollar Quartet” incident of 1956, this rock ’n’ roll royalty jam session of true American music features hits like “Blue Suede Shoes,” “Folsom Prison Blues,” “Great Balls of Fire,” “Whole Lotta Shaking Going On,” “Shake, Rattle and Roll,” “Don’t Be Cruel,” “Hound Dog” and many more.

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BRANFORD MARSALIS QUARTET As an NEA Jazz Master, Grammy Award winner and Tony and Emmy Award nominee, saxophonist Branford Marsalis is one of the most influential and revered figures in contemporary music. For more than three decades, the core of his musical universe has been the Branford Marsalis Quartet, an ensemble celebrated for its uncompromising interpretation of both original compositions and jazz and popular classics. Following up on the Grammy‐nominated albums Upward Spiral and The Secret Between the Shadow, the group’s new debut release on Blue Note Records is Belonging, a complete interpretation of Keith Jarrett’s 1974 album of the same name.

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The Three Italian Tenors’ program Italia Musica Amore is a unique tribute to Italian song and aria, saluting the tradition of great Italian tenors such as Luciano Pavarotti, Andrea Bocelli, Mario Lanza and Enrico Caruso. This exhilarating and unique musical event features original arrangements of universally loved Italian song and tenor arias, presenting memorable melodies and themes in a stunning program filled with nostalgia and memorable classics. Audiences will be captivated with this first concert tour of North America by the spectacular Three Italian Tenors: Giovanni Maria Palmia, Ugo Tarquini and Alessandro Fantoni, accompanied by Fabrizio Mocata on piano.

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ILLUSIONIST RICK THOMAS In Mansion of Dreams, the crowning achievement of awardwinning Master Illusionist Rick Thomas, stunning magic, extreme comedy, exquisite dancers and an inspiring story are woven into an amazing stage production. Thomas has been featured many times on national television, including NBC’s The World’s Greatest Magic, the CW’s Masters of Illusion and his own special on ABC. His career honors have included the coveted “Magician of the Year” from the Academy of Magical Arts and magic’s highest recognition, “Illusionist of the World” at the World Magic Awards. Now witness for yourself the most intriguing, innovative and mind-blowing grand illusions in the world with Mansion of Dreams.

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BEING ALIVE

CHRIS THILE

Before he was an Emmy-winning TV star, Mandy Patinkin was already a Tony-winning Broadway legend. Being Alive presents the acclaimed actor-singer-storyteller in his most electrifying role: concert performer. “Mandy Patinkin is in the business of showstopping,” raves The New Yorker, and that’s exactly what he does in this powerful, passionate evening of song. Being Alive is a collection of many of Patinkin’s favorite Broadway and classic American tunes. From Irving Berlin to Stephen Sondheim, from Cole Porter to Harry Chapin, Patinkin takes you on a dazzling musical journey you’ll never forget.

Grammy-winning mandolinist, singer, songwriter, composer and MacArthur “Genius Grant” Fellow, Chris Thile is a multifaceted talent, hailed by NPR as a “genre-defying musical genius.” Thile is a founding member of the influential string bands Punch Brothers and Nickel Creek and has collaborated with countless luminaries from Yo-Yo Ma to Fiona Apple to Brad Mehldau. For four years, Thile hosted public radio favorite Live from Here with Chris Thile (formerly known as A Prairie Home Companion). With his broad outlook, Thile creates a distinctly American canon and a new musical aesthetic for performers and audiences alike. This solo performance will feature contemporary tunes as well as classical selections from his upcoming album.

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The Ambassador of the Great American Songbook, Michael Feinstein, returns with an evening of timeless music. The multi-Platinum-selling, five-time Grammy and two-time Emmy award nominee is Artistic Director for Allied Solutions Center and Founder of the affiliated Great American Songbook Foundation. His most recent album is Gershwin Country, which reimagines the classic songs of George and Ira Gershwin through duets with some of the biggest names in country music. Feinstein also serves as Principal Pops Conductor for the Pasadena Symphony and has two signature nightclubs, Feinstein’s at the Nikko in San Francisco and Feinstein’s at Hotel Carmichael in Carmel.

With a career spanning almost four decades, Grammy Awardwinning violinist Joshua Bell is one of the most celebrated artists of his era. Bell has performed with virtually every major orchestra, and maintains engagements as a soloist, recitalist, chamber musician, conductor and as the Music Director of the Academy of St Martin in the Fields. Bell has earned six Grammy Award nominations, was named “Instrumentalist of the Year” by Musical America, deemed a “Young Global Leader” by the World Economic Forum, received the Avery Fisher Prize, and was named an “Indiana Living Legend” in 2000. He performs on the 1713 Huberman Stradivarius violin.

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THE ELECTRIC LIGHT ORCHESTRA EXPERIENCE With brilliant arrangements, flawless musicianship and superlative vocals, the 12-piece band Evil Woman – “The American ELO” – is widely recognized as the world’s premier tribute to the Electric Light Orchestra. Picking up where the Beatles left off in 1970, the UK-based ELO expanded the concept of great melodies, epic song structures and grand orchestrations in which cellos coexisted with guitars, and classically tinged progressive rock intersected with hook-filled, radio-friendly pop songs. ELO was one of the biggest groups of the 1970s, with hits including “Telephone Line,” “Mr. Blue Sky,” “Xanadu,” “Evil Woman,” “Livin’ Thing” and “Don’t Bring Me Down.”

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JAKE SHIMABUKURO

Since gaining prominence in the early 2000s, ukulele marvel Jake Shimabukuro has mesmerized audiences with his innovative and dynamic style, taking the instrument to dizzying new heights. Over a dozen solo albums, Shimabukuro has shown a knack for moving effortlessly between genres, sometimes in the same song. He has played the world’s top venues, from Lincoln Center to the Sydney Opera House, and has worked with artists including Yo-Yo Ma, Bela Fleck, Bette Midler, Ziggy Marley, Sonny Landreth, Billy Strings, Lukas & Willie Nelson and Warren Haynes. Recent projects include the 2024 album Blues Experience, a collaboration with legendary drummer Mick Fleetwood.

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IN PERSON: Visit the Fifth Third Bank Box Office at the Payne & Mencias Palladium and work directly with a Patron Services representative on your order.

Stay current! Check back as Allied Solutions Center announces new shows throughout the season! Visit TheCenterPresents.org, call the Fifth Third Bank Box Office, or join the Center’s eClub to be the first to hear as new shows are added and take advantage of special presale opportunities!

FIFTH THIRD BANK BOX OFFICE AT THE PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM ADDRESS: 1 CARTER GREEN | CARMEL, IN 46032 FIFTH THIRD BANK BOX OFFICE HOURS: MONDAY-FRIDAY 10AM-6PM AND SATURDAY 12-4PM PHONE: 317.843.3800 TOLL-FREE: 877.909.ARTS (2787)

MUSIC SERIES Local Mix Music Series is a free livestream and $10 in-person concert series for the community, featuring local and regional artists in genres from jazz and classical to soul and indie rock. Whether on desktop, mobile device or smart TV, viewers anywhere can enjoy a front-row perspective on Indiana’s top talent, with multicamera coverage livestreamed in HD video and stereo sound.

New Works: An Arts Commission Project is an initiative by Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts to promote and sustain Indiana’s working artists and arts communities by supporting the creation of new works across all performing arts disciplines. Each year, three performing arts proposals and one visual arts proposal are selected by the judging panel for a public premiere performance and talkback discussion. The winning visual arts project is displayed at the Payne & Mencias Palladium for one year.

KING BEE & THE STINGERS

THURSDAY, AUGUST 7 AT 7:30PM | THE TARKINGTON

THE WALLOW HOLLOWS

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 AT 7:30PM | THE TARKINGTON

TERESA REYNOLDS AND THE SLICKTONES

THURSDAY, JANUARY 22 AT 7:30PM | THE TARKINGTON

THE OPERATORS

THURSDAY, APRIL 2 AT 7:30PM | THE TARKINGTON

NORTHSIDE EXCHANGE

WEDNESDAY, MAY 20 AT 7:30PM | THE TARKINGTON

BLUEPRINT OF A POINT ASCENDING ABBY MARCHESSEAULT, MISHAWAKA

Marchesseault is a dancer and choreographer who studied dance at Southern Methodist University and with NYCbased companies. The project is a three-part modern dance work for four performers on an interactive stage set. WILD STORIES: NATIVE ECOSYSTEMS RETOLD EMMA HEDRICK, CARMEL

Hedrick is an award-winning vocalist and composer with a master’s degree from the Royal Conservatoire in the Netherlands. The project comprises original music pieces for voice and jazz piano accompanied by projected photos. MOVEMENTS LIKE A VERSE UNWRITTEN BOXX THE ARTIST, INDIANAPOLIS

Gary native Boxx the Artist is an award-winning visual artist based in Indianapolis with degrees from Purdue University. The project is a mixed-media painting on canvas based on her original photography. SISTER SUFFRAGISTS: NAOMI ANDERSON AND LILLIAN THOMAS FOX MING JOI WASHINGTON, VALPARAISO

Washington is a poet with an art history degree from Spelman College. The project is a choreo-poem honoring two 19thcentury Black women writers and activists, accompanied by projected images and live music.

NEW WORKS: PREMIERE PERFORMANCES SAT, MAY 31 AT 8PM | THE TARKINGTON Get FREE tickets or register for the livestream at The CenterPresents.org/NewWorksPremiere.

THE ARTS ARE FOR EVERYONE INCLUSION, DIVERSITY, EQUITY & ACCESSIBILITY Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts and the Great American Songbook Foundation strive to be models and leaders in the community by creating a welcoming, affirming and inclusive environment in which all employees, patrons and other visitors feel safe, supported, respected and valued. We treasure the arts for their unique ability to express the individual spirit while celebrating our common humanity. Our mission to engage, inspire and educate encompasses the entire Indiana community and leaves no room for exclusion or discrimination of any kind, whether based on race, color, age, sex, religion, ethnicity, national origin, disability, socioeconomic status, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity and expression. Inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility are essential principles that guide our decisions as an employer and as a presenter of public events.

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SENSORY INCLUSIVE™ CERTIFICATION Did you know 1 in 4 people in the United States has a sensory processing need? This includes people of all ages with autism, adults with dementia and Parkinson’s disease, military veterans with PTSD, and stroke patients, among others. In keeping with Allied Solutions Center’s commitment to accessibility and inclusion, we have partnered with the nonprofit KultureCity® organization to earn Sensory Inclusive™ certification at our flagship venue, the Payne & Mencias Palladium. In addition to annual staff and volunteer training, this certification indicates to visitors that we now can provide on request: • Sensory bags, which include noise-canceling headphones, strobe-reducing sunglasses, fidget tools, message cards for nonverbal communication, and other helpful items. The bags are available at the West Salon coat check. • Weighted lap pads, also available at the West Salon coat check U.S Naturalization Ceremony

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MAKING THE ARTS ACCESSIBLE Parking: Accessible parking spots are available along City Center Drive and also in the Center Garage on 3rd Avenue SW and the Veterans Way Garage off Range Line Road. Valet parking for Center Presents shows at the Payne & Mencias Palladium is available at the West Lobby entrance Arrival: Street-level entry and elevator access are available in the Payne & Mencias Palladium’s West Lobby at the 3rd Avenue entrance. Seating: Wheelchair-accessible seating is available in all venues. Special seating arrangements may be made in advance by calling the Fifth Third Bank Box Office at 317.843.3800. Restrooms: Accessible restrooms with touchless automatic door openers are available on the Payne & Mencias Palladium’s Salon level.

• A designated quiet space with a mobile sensory station, located off the East Lobby On your next visit to the Payne & Mencias Palladium, ask any staff member or volunteer about accommodations for people with sensory needs.

MAKING THE ARTS AFFORDABLE • Student/youth tickets for select Center Presents performances are only $15 while seats last. • First responders, military personnel and veterans, and their immediate families receive discounts up to 20 percent for select Center Presents performances. • Groups of 10 or more receive up to 20 percent off tickets. • Free Student Matinees and Transportation Grants are available for school groups.

STUDENT MATINEE PERFORMANCES Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts is proud to provide live educational events free to local school groups this season. These free matinee performances allow students to enjoy a wide variety of live arts experiences at the Payne & Mencias Palladium, with the opportunity to ask questions of the artists after each program. Some student matinees also include the availability of educational resources such as classroom activity ideas, study guides and supplemental content.

PRICING: $25-$175 | FREE! MAKE YOUR GROUP RESERVATION NOW! For tickets and details please visit: TheCenterPresents.org/StudentMatinees

SCIENCE VS. HALLOWEEN MAGIC

OCT 28 & 29 AT 10:30AM | THE TARKINGTON

Science vs. Halloween Magic is an exciting hour of exploration and wonder with presenters Rick Crosslin and Keith Ramsey. This engaging, interactive program pits Crosslin’s fascinating scientific demonstrations against Ramsey’s whimsical pretend magic, complete with wands and spell books. Promising to ignite curiosity and spark imagination, it’s the perfect Halloween treat for the entire family.

BUGS BUNNY AT THE SYMPHONY

MON NOV 3 AT 10:30AM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM Celebrating Bugs Bunny’s 85th Anniversary, 16 classic Looney Tunes shorts are projected on the big screen as the original iconic scores are played live by a full orchestra. The shorts include Baton Bunny, The Rabbit of Seville, What’s Opera, Doc?, Corny Concerto, Long-Haired Hare, and many others, plus additions including a new anniversary short.

In this new musical about Civil Rights icon John Lewis, a student goes on a journey through the decades to learn what inspired Lewis to protest injustice and get into “good trouble.” As Lewis meets Rosa Parks and Dr. Martin Luther King and becomes a leader and American hero himself, the student learns how he too can take a stand.

STEP AFRIKA!

MON MAR 16 AT 10:30AM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM

Founded in 1994, Step Afrika! blends traditional African dances, percussive dance styles practiced by historically Black fraternities and sororities, and an array of contemporary dance and art forms into a cohesive, compelling artistic experience integrating songs, storytelling, humor and audience participation. An official Cultural Ambassador of Washington, D.C., Step Afrika! has toured more than 60 countries.

JAKE SHIMABUKURO

FRI MAY 8 AT 10:30AM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM

Ukulele marvel Jake Shimabukuro is known for his innovative and dynamic style, taking the instrument to dizzying new heights. Over a dozen solo albums, Shimabukuro has moved effortlessly between genres. He has played the world’s top venues, from Lincoln Center to the Sydney Opera House, and has worked with artists including Yo-Yo Ma, Bela Fleck and Willie Nelson. STUDENT MATINEES ARE SPONSORED BY PERFORMANCE SERVICES

TRANSPORTATION GRANT PROGRAM Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts’ Transportation Grant Program provides funding for public, private, parochial and homeschool educators in central Indiana to bring their students to educational programs and performances at Allied Solutions Center. The grant may be applied only toward transportation associated with Center Presents performances and programs. School groups may apply for grants up to $250 per bus. The maximum grant per school/per event is $600. Reimbursement will be made after the field trip has occurred and will be based on actual expenses submitted. Homeschool organizations must have a minimum of 15 students, traveling in the same vehicle, in order to apply for transportationrelated funds. School groups must make a field trip reservation with Allied Solutions Center prior to seeking a Transportation Grant. The school is responsible for providing vehicles, drivers and chaperones. For more information, email Outreach@TheCenterPresents.org or call 317.819.3516.

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HERO: THE BOY FROM TROY

THU FEB 19 AT 10:30AM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM

Peanut Butter & Jam

BEYOND THE STAGE –EDUCATION FOR ALL AGES Education and community outreach are important components of Allied Solutions Center’s overall mission. The Center provides performing arts experiences, learning opportunities and cultural enrichment through programs for children, teens, adults, schools, families and community partners.

FROM TODDLERS TO YOUNG ADULTS JUNGLE JAMS CAMP

LUMINARIES

Through drumming and other music and movement activities in an imaginary rainforest, young children learn basic principles of rhythm and groove as well as positive character qualities.

Our weekday speaker series meets every other month for a presentation on the arts, education and inspiration.

PRISM PROJECT CAMP

Designed for youth with disabilities ages 6-25, this month-long performing arts day camp engages participants in music, dance and theater as they rehearse and present an original show for a public audience.

PALLADIUM PALS BOOK CLUB Kids can earn free tickets to a Center Presents performance by reading related books from our list. Even toddlers can participate with adult help.

PALLADIUM BOOKIES This book club for adults meets every other month to socialize and discuss books about the performing arts.

STAND-UP COMEDY CLASSES Led by professional comedians, Intro to Stand-Up Comedy and the next-level Stand-Up Comedy Practicum guide participants in writing their own routines, with an emphasis on live performance.

BEGINNER, GENERAL & ADVANCED UKULELE CLASS

CHILD & ADULT MUSIC CLASSES

In five weekly group sessions, students learn fun songs and fundamentals of rhythm, strumming, picking and chord melody.

PEANUT BUTTER & JAM

In four weekly sessions, students learn principles of vocal technique, song selection and interpretation to improve performance, delivery, projection and stage presence.

FRONTROW

Prior to Center Presents classical music performances, ticketholders can attend these free expert presentations to learn about the featured composers and repertoire.

In these morning sessions for ages 1- 5, kids and their caregivers explore concepts like rhyme, rhythm, melody and beat through fun group activities. Sponsored by Westfield Veterinary Care. Designed for ages 1-7, these monthly Saturday morning sessions encourage young children to become engaged in the performing arts. Two adults can attend free per ticket order. EXPAND YOUR KNOWLEDGE 40

FROM YOUNG ADULTS TO SENIORS

High school and college students of the performing arts receive complimentary admission to a Center Presents performance, along with dinner and a Q&A session at the artist’s sound check.

SCIENCE OF LIGHT & SOUND

In this fun and interactive 60-minute program, Allied Solution Center’s production technicians use the Payne & Mencias Palladium’s concert lighting and sound systems to illustrate basic science principles.

STUDENT MATINEES

These free events for school groups allow students to enjoy a wide variety of live experiences, with the opportunity to ask questions of the artists or presenters after each program.

GROUP VOCAL COACHING CLASS

CLASSICS IN CONTEXT

JAZZTALK

JazzTalk is a series of informal online conversations with jazz artists performing in the current Center Presents season. Viewers can join in online and pose questions after the discussion. Participation is FREE.

SONGWRITING CLASS

Working songwriters lead this five-week course that explores the elements of the craft and provides opportunities for participants to co-write and collaborate with other musicians. The course culminates in a “songwriters in the round” performance in which each participant will share a song and a personal story about the work.

PEANUT BUTTER & JAM

SCHEDULED SHOW TIME: 10:30 -11:15AM MARS THE MELODY MAKER!

SEPT 27 | THE STUDIO THEATER

Get ready to sing, dance and groove to the beat with live music and interactive songs that make every kid feel like a star!

GRUPO BEMBÉ: LATIN RHYTHM, MELODY, & MOVEMENT!

OCT 11 | THE STUDIO THEATER

Grupo Bembé takes us on a journey across Latin America. The lively beats and melodies will have everyone on their feet dancing and clapping along!

SILLY SAFARIS: ANIMALS OF THE NORTH POLE

NOV 22 | THE STUDIO THEATER

Science of Light & Sound

Meet Jingle John, in character as a Sami reindeer herder, as he introduces us to amazing live animals of the Arctic Circle – including a real reindeer!

MELCHIOR MARIONETTES HOLIDAY CABARET ON STRINGS

DEC 13 | THE STUDIO THEATER Back by popular demand! Enjoy a fast-paced seasonal cabaret of handcrafted marionettes for all ages.

MOVE & GROOVE WITH THE CALL

DEC 17 | THE STUDIO THEATER

A fun-filled jam session packed with funky beats, playful tunes and feel-good vibes – bringing friends together to move, groove and have a blast!

TRAVELER’S DREAM: MUSICAL JOURNEY TO EARLY AMERICA

JAN 21 | THE STUDIO THEATER

Come along on this musical journey to early America, where you’ll be invited to sing, clap and dance along to Celtic jigs, lively voyageur songs, and folk favorites that children have enjoyed for generations!

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