Postmodern Jukebox brings time-twisting concert to ČÕŗ«ĀŅĀ× in December

Famed ā€œPop Music in a Time Machineā€ concert act Postmodern Jukebox has announced a new world tour to celebrate the dual milestone of their 10th anniversary of touring and their 1,000th show in 2024. Dubbed The ā€˜10ā€™ Tour, it will stop at ČÕŗ«ĀŅĀ× Universityā€™s Mary Dā€™Angelo Performing Arts Center on Wednesday, Dec. 11, at 7:30 p.m.

Concertgoers can expect a dazzling trip through the PMJ Universeā€”where modern-day earworms and iconic pop hits alike are reimagined in classic genres like 1920s jazz, swing, Doo-wop, and Motown and brought to life by a cast of some of the worldā€™s best singers, dancers, and instrumentalists. Think ā€œThe Great Gatsbyā€ meets ā€œSinatra at the Sandsā€ meets ā€œBack To The Future.ā€

When pianist Scott Bradlee started the time-twisting musical collective from a basement apartment in Queens, New York, an online, ā€œviralā€ success was bornā€”one that quickly led to sold-out shows across North America and Europe in the summer of 2014. The touring act received rave reviews from industry publications and world-renowned artists alike.

In the years that followed, PMJ earned a reputation as the ā€œSaturday Night Live of Singersā€ by introducing audiences to dozens of exceptional musical artistsā€”many previously overlooked by the modern record industryā€”and turning them into bona fide stars.

A decade and two billion views on their YouTube channel later, a Postmodern Jukebox show has become something of an annual musical tradition for hundreds of thousands of dedicated fans worldwideā€”many of whom arrive dressed to the nines in their vintage best, eager to immerse themselves in the experience.

Says Bradlee, ā€œThereā€™s no secret formula, other than an obsession for classic sounds and a commitment to showcasing phenomenal talent. We continue to feel honored and humbled by our audiencesā€™ support for this project, which continues to inspire us and push us to new heights of artistry. Itā€™s the perfect marriage, and our 10th-anniversary tour will be a celebration.ā€

Tickets, priced $25-$50, can be purchased online at , over the phone at 814-824-3000, or in person at the Mary Dā€™Angelo Performing Arts Center box office (Tues.-Thurs., noon-5 p.m.). Each order is subject to a $4 per ticket processing fee, regardless of purchase or payment method.

This performance is made possible through the generous support of H. Jack Langer Plumbing & Heating Co. and Romaā€™s Italian Kitchen, and the 2024-2025 MIAC Live season is sponsored by Alan & Patti Schaal and VNET, with additional support from the Greater Erie Alliance for Equality and the Erie County Gaming Revenue Authority.

Pre-show reception

Patrons can enhance their concert-going experience with a Roaring Twenties-themed pre-show reception, hosted by MIAC and Parkhurst Dining Services, from 6:15 until 7:15 p.m. in Mercy Heritage Room.

Enjoy a selection of Prohibition-inspired drinks, including Clover Club cocktails, highballs, and bourbon punch, plus beer, wine, and soft drinks, and savor a range of hors dā€™oeuvres, such as classic shrimp cocktail, Waldorf chicken salad skewers, Duchess potato and steak bites, and more.

Capacity is limited to 100 guests, ages 21 and up.

Tickets, priced at $30 per person, can be purchased online at or over the phone at 814-824-3000 (Tues.-Thurs., noon-5 p.m.).

(Note: reception tickets are an add-on option and do not include admission to the 7:30 p.m. concert.)