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Wisconsin native and award-winning vocalist Josh Thone (The American Pops Orchestra’s NextGen Vocal Competition at Lincoln Center, The Jimmy Awards at the Minskoff Theatre, Josh Thone: Live in Concert) makes his 54 Below debut in To: Wisconsin, From: NYC, With Love.

A rising stage actor who made his professional theatrical debut this past holiday season, Josh brings both storytelling and showmanship to this heartfelt, brand-new evening.

To: Wisconsin, From: NYC, With Love celebrates the journey from small-town Wisconsin beginnings to the New York City Broadway scene through intimate storytelling, laughter, and powerhouse performances from Wisconsin-raised artists now thriving in NYC and beyond.

Featuring music made famous by small-town legends and Broadway favorites, including “Coat of Many Colors,” “exile,” “Not the Boy Next Door,” “Brave,” and “Look to the Rainbow,” Josh creates a nostalgic, joy-filled atmosphere that blends original music, shared memories, and the celebration of where we come from. Under the musical direction and accompaniment of Jack Murphy, the evening welcomes a lineup of guest artists whose own journeys echo the heart of the show.

The evening includes a special appearance by Broadway powerhouse Desi Oakley (Waitress, Chicago, Annie), whose mentorship of Josh began at the Jimmy Awards, offering a foreword and introduction to the night. She is joined by a vibrant collective of rising New York talents, including Ellie Brenner, Analiese Bradshaw, and Adelaide Rhys, each bringing their own stories of Midwest beginnings transformed into big-city ambition. Together, they create a warm, joyful, community-driven concert experience that reminds us to celebrate not just where we come from, but where we are heading.

The evening is hosted by Jordan Whitrock of The Jordan Whitrock Podcast.

This is a one-of-a-kind musical homecoming you will not want to miss, where small-town roots meet big-city dreams in the heart of Broadway’s living room, 54 Below.

Please note that all artists and acts are subject to change at any time.

"UWM Theater student and Peck School of the Arts ambassador Josh Thone took to the Lincoln Center in New York City to compete in the American Pops Orchestra (APO) NextGen National Vocal Competition Finals. This performance was the culmination of a successful competition period with APO. Out of 250 applicants, Thone was among the top ten students selected to perform in the competition."

Full Article: Theatre student Josh Thone competes as top ten finalist in national vocal competition in New York City | Peck School of the Arts