With a distinct vocal style reminiscent of Billie Holiday, Madeleine Peyroux hit the jazz scene on the streets of Europe as a teenage busker. Since then she has garnered critical acclaim for each of her six albums and for her live performances, including one in the Wisconsin Union Theater in 2007. She has artistically collaborated with heavy hitters such as Joe Henry and Steely Dan’s Walter Becker. Standin’ on the Roof, her 6th album which was released this spring, is already making waves.
Opening is the fabulous Nellie McKay, whose vocal versatility both on and off Broadway has won her a Theater World Award. Her experimental vocal style, which spans jazz, rap, disco, and funk, is set to match Peyroux’s. These one of a kind performers promise one of a kind experience.
SPONSORS: The Theater Season is supported in part by a grant from the Wisconsin Arts Board with funds from the State of Wisconsin and the National Endowment for the Arts