Josh Thone
Actor/Singer/Cheese Curd
Josh Thone
Actor/Singer/Cheese Curd
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Step into an unforgettable evening with Josh Thone, direct from New York City’s acclaimed 54 Below. Blending timeless charm with modern flair, Josh brings a dynamic night of music, storytelling, and showmanship to Milwaukee’s Big Red Church. With a voice and presence that nod to the golden age of entertainment while feeling unmistakably fresh, this one-night event promises laughter, heart, and a touch of surprise.
Join us May 8th at 7:30 PM for what might be his “final Milwaukee appearance”… for now.
Tickets available at the link below:
“Strong Vocalizing” – Urban Milwaukee
“Emotion to emotion without effort” - An Intuitive Perspective
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.
Past News:
Josh Thone as Gad/Apache Dancer in Skylight Music Theatre's 2025 "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat"
Production Photos by Mark Frohna
Josh Thone as Ralph Rackstraw in Milwaukee Opera Theatre's 2025 "HMS Pinafore"
Production Photos by Mark Frohna
Nominated for Best Performer in a Musical for the 2025 Milwaukee Regional BroadwayWorld Awards
"One of the most expressive faces that I have seen on a Milwaukee stage this year" - An Intuitive Perspective, Ed Heinzelman
"Josh Thone plays Ralph with a fine sense of musical comedy: rather like a young Donald O’Connor, his gangly charisma makes him a hero you can cheer for" - Play on Milwaukee, Jeff Grygny
"Strong Vocalizing" - Urban Milwaukee, Dominique Paul Noth
"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."