DANCE THE NIGHT AWAY WITH
B YRO N STRIPLING
I’ve had so much fun in Allen-Bradley Hall with you this season, and I can’t wait to do it again. It has been a pleasure leading your wonderful orchestra in performances of iconic Pops music, and we’ll be bringing a new slate of incredible music by the superstars of our time in 2025.26.
DON’T MISS THE 2025.26 POPS SEASON!
We’re starting the season dancing to the music of Diana Ross, Donna Summer, Patti LaBelle, and Chaka Khan. Then we’re taking a trip back in time to the ’80s with the music of Madonna, Debbie Gibson, Huey Lewis and The News, Phil Collins, and Queen. And finally, we’re closing the season by celebrating the vibrant genres that define American music.
Don’t miss out on the fun at the Bradley Symphony Center. Bring your entire family and experience unforgettable live performances brought to you by outstanding guest artists and your Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra.
BYRON STRIPLING
Stein Family Foundation Principal Pops Conductor
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ADDITIONAL 20% DISCOUNT ON ADDED CONCERTS
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FREE, UNLIMITED EXCHANGES
Customize your package by exchanging any of your subscription dates with other MSO concerts –including Classics, Pops, Film with Orchestra, and more. Exchange tickets up to 24 hours before a performance by simply calling the MSO Box Office or logging into your account at mso.org
CONTACT THE MSO BOX OFFICE TODAY!
Regular Box Office hours are Monday - Friday 10:00 am4:00 pm, Saturday 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm, and 90 minutes before all MSO performances.
PHONE 414-291-7605
EMAIL tickets@mso.org
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IN PERSON 212 W. Wisconsin Avenue Mil waukee, WI 53203
POPS 6-CONCERT SERIES
DISCO DIVAS
Put on your platform shoes and get ready to dance as Principal Pops Conductor Byron Stripling opens the season with Disco Divas! Sing along to your favorite powerhouse hits like “I’m Coming Out,” “Ain’t No Stopping Us Now,” “We Are Family,” “I Will Survive,” and more.
BYRON STRIPLING conductor
SHAYNA STEELE, KELLY LEVESQUE, CRYSTAL MONEE HALL vocalists
THE WIZARD OF OZ IN CONCERT
FILM WITH ORCHESTRA
Click your ruby slippers together and come home to the Bradley Symphony Center to experience the fantastical story of Oz as the MSO performs Herbert Stothart’s breathtaking score live along with the classic 1939 film.
FILM
HOLIDAY POPS
Join your Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra as we deck Allen-Bradley Hall with holiday cheer. Sheer musical magic and holiday memories with family and friends await as we usher in a joyful season of celebration.
RYAN TANI conductor
MILWAUKEE SYMPHONY CHORUS
CHERYL FRAZES HILL director
MILWAUKEE HANDBELL ENSEMBLE
JANA LARSEN director
A SIMPLY SWINGIN’ VALENTINE
Cozy up with the one you love this Valentine’s Day and enjoy the jazzy orchestral sounds of love and romance live on stage with vocalist Steve Lippia and your MSO. Featuring the sultry songs made popular by Nat King Cole, Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, and more.
STEVE LIPPIA vocalist
DECADES: BACK TO THE ‘80S
Principal Pops Conductor Byron Stripling returns for a power-packed evening of the decade’s iconic #1 hit songs, including “The Power of Love,” “Time After Time,” “Material Girl,” “Footloose,” “Addicted to Love,” and many others.
BYRON STRIPLING conductor
BRIE CASSIL, PAUL LOREN, COLIN SMITH vocalists
AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL: PATRIOTIC POPS
Celebrate America’s 250th birthday with a musical journey that captures the heart and soul of the nation. Byron Stripling leads this concert experience, showcasing the evolution of American music, from spirituals and gospel tunes to the rhythms of ragtime and the heartfelt passion of the blues.
BYRON STRIPLING conductor
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HOCUS POCUS FILM WITH ORCHESTRA
Dust off your broom — or vacuum! — and zoom down to Allen-Bradley Hall for a night of toil and trouble with the Sanderson Sisters and your MSO as John Debney’s bewitching score is performed live along with the film.
©Disney/Pixar All rights reserved.
THE GODFATHER IN CONCERT FILM WITH ORCHESTRA
Relive the chilling portrait of the Sicilian clan’s rise and near fall from power in The Godfather as the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra performs Nino Rota’s Oscar® -nominated score live to picture. A concert experience you can’t refuse!
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MILWAUKEE
SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
SEASON
OPENING EVENT PRESENTED BY LAURA AND MIKE ARNOW
FRIDAY SEPT 12 2025
We look forward to celebrating the start of a historic 2025.26 season with you and fellow supporters during a sensational night at the Bradley Symphony Center filled with glorious live music, delicious food, and unforgettable festivities at the MSO’s largest annual fundraiser.
Visit mso.org/gala for tickets & details
Sponsorship opportunities available
BRADLEY SYMPHONY CENTER:
PARKING PERKS
Purchase discounted, pre-paid parking at The Avenue, located across the street from the Bradley Symphony Center. Or enjoy convenient valet parking, available at the marquee entrance on West Wisconsin Avenue.
FOOD & BEVERAGE SERVICE
Resonance Food Co. offers a variety of choices prepared onsite for your convenience. Enjoy tasty pre-concert treats and libations at multiple bar locations, or visit the Chef’s Carving Station for made-to-order sandwiches, sides, and desserts. On select evenings, reserve a table for Sound Bites, a sit-down dinner in the Ellen & Joe Checota Atrium featuring delicious multi-course offerings through an elevated chef’s table experience. The Ellen & Joe Checota Gallery also offers drinks and eats for post-concert mingling.
BOX OFFICE
Our MSO Box Office is ready to help with any questions. Call 414-291-7605 or email tickets@mso.org
Regular office hours are Monday – Friday 10:00 am – 4:00 pm, Saturday 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm, and 90 minutes before all MSO performances. The Box Office is not open post-performance. We have easy access, street level walk-up windows for in-person service at the Bradley Symphony Center.
Visit mso.org for more information.
ARTIST REGINALD BAYLOR
ARTWORK BY MILWAUKEE ARTIST REGINALD “REGGIE” BAYLOR.
The Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra is proud to partner with Reginald Baylor Studio to showcase the fun-filled vibrancy found in music, art, and creativity.
Learn more about the studio’s creative design work at reginaldbaylorstudio.com
