The Bend Theater | West Bend, WI

Betsy Ade & The Well-Known Strangers + special guest Katie Todd
2025-02-21 19:30 - 22:00 (America/Chicago)
Betsy Ade & the Well-Known Strangers (BAWKS) have been entertaining Midwest audiences with their cello-infused alternative pop/rock sound since 2015. Members Betsy Ade (lead vocals, guitar), Katie Todd (piano, keyboards, vocals), Joe Adamek (guitars), John Kulas (bass guitar), Scott Fox (percussion) and Ryan Andersen (cello), have released 5 CD’s. This includes a full-length album, several EPs, and an exciting range of fun and influential videos.
They have been humbled by their success, performing with international acts that include Melissa Etheridge, Nancy Wilson, Blind Melon, Shawn Colvin, Blue October, KT Tunstall, Lindsay Ell, Candlebox, The Gufs, Skerryvore, Cathy Richardson, Sebastian Bach, and many more. 2019 was an exciting year for BAWKS! Ade was a Top 24 Contestant on NBC’s “The Voice”, where she had the rare opportunity to work with 3 different coaches, including; John Legend, Kelly Clarkson, and Adam Levine. Ade’s experience on “The Voice” has brought international attention to the band’s talents and charitable efforts.
BAWKS have been recognized through numerous awards and nominations since inception. This includes, but not limited to; Finalist for 2023 Wisconsin Area Music Industry’s (WAMI) Pop Performer of Year and Rock Song of the Year for “I Don’t Owe You”, 2023 Best of Milwaukee’s “Best Rock Band” and an award for Best Song (“Aligned”) on Songwriter’s Universe, and winner of 2019 WAMI’s Best Rock/Pop Band. Betsy Ade & the Well-Known Strangers music can be found on iTunes, Spotify, Amazon, Pandora, YouTube, Apple Music, and most music-related streaming platforms.

Katie Todd:
Born and raised in Chicago, IL, Katie started studying classical piano when she was 4 years old. Now she’s shared the stage with such music luminaries as Jewel, Steve Winwood, 10,000 Maniacs, Sarah McLachlan, Patti LaBelle, Huey Lewis and The News.
From 2002 to 2015 Katie made 4 full-length original music studio albums. Those records, “Changing Faces,” “Mumbled Speech,” “Make Some Time For Waisting,” and “Closer” all received rave reviews in midwest journals. The Katie Todd Band played dozens of sold-out shows in Chicago and surrounding areas and many would have lines of people waiting to say “Hi” and get Katie’s autograph.
Now, in 2024, Katie is focusing on the kids and their caregivers with the release of “Katie Todd: Aminals,” a full-length album featuring 10 new songs, each of which tells the story of a different animal!

Ian Bagg 7:00
2025-02-22 19:00 - 20:00
LOW TICKET ALERT!
Ian Bagg is a world-touring comedian whose comedy was recently described as “dangerously flawless” on the JRE. But he is not just a comedian he is also the cohost of the weekly hockey podcast, “Enjoying Orange Slices with Jeff and Ian.”
Early in his life, he discovered a love for hockey. Whether he was involved in minor, junior, pro, or friends getting together to play shinny, he loved hockey! He went to some camps and was cut, realizing he had no chance of making the pros. He knew it was time to use his natural talent to make people laugh.
Life has been fantastic for this energetic and wildly funny boundary-pushing entertainer. Touring nonstop across North America, he has started taking over the world with Australia, China, and the Middle East. With Europe being one of his latest stops. His fast-paced, off-the-cuff, quick-witted, animated style has him winning over television audiences. He placed in the finals of NBC’s “Last Comic Standing.” He made appearances on “Late Night with Conan O’Brien” and “The Tonight Show,” A popular guest on WTF, YMH,a half-hour comedy featured on Comedy Central and HBO, not to mention one-hour specials on Showtime “Getting to know you” and Amazon Prime “Conversations”! It also has earned him roles in award-winning movies like MVP 2! (humble brag)
His fast-paced multi-direction show has made patrons want to see multiple shows on a weekend. The audience becomes characters in his performance as they answer questions. Most comedians have a monologue; Ian has a dialogue. Attend a show immediately and see why his high school history teacher asked Ian’s parents if there was something he should know about Ian.

Ian Bagg 9:30
2025-02-22 21:30 - 22:30
Ian Bagg is a world-touring comedian whose comedy was recently described as “dangerously flawless” on the JRE. But he is not just a comedian he is also the cohost of the weekly hockey podcast, “Enjoying Orange Slices with Jeff and Ian.”
Early in his life, he discovered a love for hockey. Whether he was involved in minor, junior, pro, or friends getting together to play shinny, he loved hockey! He went to some camps and was cut, realizing he had no chance of making the pros. He knew it was time to use his natural talent to make people laugh.
Life has been fantastic for this energetic and wildly funny boundary-pushing entertainer. Touring nonstop across North America, he has started taking over the world with Australia, China, and the Middle East. With Europe being one of his latest stops. His fast-paced, off-the-cuff, quick-witted, animated style has him winning over television audiences. He placed in the finals of NBC’s “Last Comic Standing.” He made appearances on “Late Night with Conan O’Brien” and “The Tonight Show,” A popular guest on WTF, YMH,a half-hour comedy featured on Comedy Central and HBO, not to mention one-hour specials on Showtime “Getting to know you” and Amazon Prime “Conversations”! It also has earned him roles in award-winning movies like MVP 2! (humble brag)
His fast-paced multi-direction show has made patrons want to see multiple shows on a weekend. The audience becomes characters in his performance as they answer questions. Most comedians have a monologue; Ian has a dialogue. Attend a show immediately and see why his high school history teacher asked Ian’s parents if there was something he should know about Ian.

Whole Yachta Love
2025-02-28 19:30 - 22:00
This is Yacht Rock at its finest. The best music from the greatest era put on a boat, taken for a ride, returned smoother and inserted gently into your ear holes.
Some of the mid-west’s best musicians recreating the guilty pleasures of the late 70s and early 80s with an infectious and fun show that gets the audience singing along instantly.

Southbound & Friends: A 50th Anniversary Tribute to Pink Floyd's Wish You Were Here Album
2025-03-01 19:30 - 22:00
Southbound & Friends:
A 50th Anniversary Tribute to Pink Floyd’s Wish You Were Here Album
Southbound is excited to celebrate Pink Floyd’s 50th Anniversary of the Wish You Were Here release by performing the full album plus many other Floyd hits at The Bend Theater in West Bend. Following up a hugely successful and entertaining Southbound/PF Tribute that featured the Dark Side of the Moon in 2023, we are happy to bring this amazing album to life featuring a star-studded cast of fellow musicians.
The first set will include the best of Pink Floyd featuring songs from Meddle, Dark Side of the Moon, Animals and The Wall. The second set will be a performance of Wish You Were Here in its entirety.
Southbound & Friends consists of the boys from Southbound and includes friends, Matt Meixner, keyboardist and vocalist formerly of Hudson and 5 Card Studs, vocalist and guitarist Lo Marie, saxophonist Nick Bartell of Steely Dane and visual artist Eric Klosterman.
Don’t miss this show, it’s truly one of a kind and will be remembered for years to come!
Doors open at 6:30 PM to give you time to find your seats, visit our historic lobby, concession stand and fully stocked bar! Show begins at approximately 7:30 PM

Classical Blast in Kilts!
2025-03-07 19:30 - 22:00
Celebrate St. Patty’s Day early with Classical Blast in Kilts!
Classical Blast’s Rockin’ Celtic show is the perfect way to celebrate St Patrick’s month and all things Celtic! The show features traditional Irish & Scottish folk music, songs by contemporary Irish bands like Dropkick Murphys, U2, Cranberries, Snow Patrol, movie themes, plus their versions of classic rock melded with Celtic & classical music. It’s a unique and exciting blend of world music and rock for a raucous good time with these exceptional musicians. Perfect for theaters, bars, festivals and Celtic-themed celebrations of all kinds.

Doors open at 6:30 PM to give you time to find your seats, visit our historic lobby, concession stand and fully stocked bar! Show begins at approximately 7:30 PM

Chris Kroeze with special guest Sam Ness
2025-03-08 19:30 - 22:00
The pull of small town life and the passion for music never left as Chris Kroeze turned into one of the top country musicians in the Midwest. The power of small town community showed as family and friends in Barron helped him get started on his journey to Nashville in 2014, holding a fundraiser that would lead to him recording his first single “Four Letter Words,” which received strong radio play and kick started his career.
In 2015, he began a busy stretch of playing over 175 shows a year, and creating a large and loyal fan following. That popularity soared in 2018, when he appeared on NBC’s hit TV show “The Voice,” making it all the way to the finals in a runner-up finish. In the finale, Kroeze sang the original song “Human,” which was TOP 10 on the Billboard HOT 100 and TOP 5 on the iTunes TOP 100. His vocal and guitar skills, combined with a small-town charm, led to Kroeze to become the most streamed artist in the show’s history.
A popular live performer, Chris continued to perform at a frantic pace maintaining an average of over 175 shows a year through 2019, and the crowds have gotten bigger and bigger. He headlined a show at Aquafest for over 5,500 fans and has had a number of stops in which he has sold out multiple nights in a row, yet he still returns for pop-up shows at local bars he used to play at early in his career.

Respect! A Tribute to the Queen of Soul - Aretha Franklin
2025-03-14 19:30 - 22:00
Respect! A Tribute to the Queen of Soul – Aretha Franklin
Experience the Unforgettable Magic of Aretha Franklin’s Iconic Hits Live!
A Spectacular Musical Journey Celebrating the Legendary Queen’s Timeless Legacy.

Respect! A Tribute to The Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin features a 10 piece orchestra fronted by the incomparable Da’Quela “Cookie” Payne. Her melodic voice is sure to take you on an emotional journey, as she puts her heart and soul into each note she sings. Crowned the most gifted Christian singer in America back in 2007 for a reality singing competition called “Gifted.” This victory earned her a major recording contract with EMI Gospel. Pushing her to audition for American Idol in 2011 where she went on to advance all the way to Hollywood where she made the top 100.

Tom Cotter at The Bend Theater
2025-03-15 19:30 - 22:00
Comedian Tom Cotter has taken the comedy scene by storm since finishing as runner-up and becoming the Breakout Star from Season 7’s “America’s Got Talent.” He lost to a dog act, but don’t hold that against him; Tom was the first comedian ever to be a finalist on the show and was the highest finishing human being on the show that year.
In August 2013, AGT asked Tom back to perform as a special guest star (along with Train) and then again to host “The Season 8 AGT Snapple Viewing Party.”
In January 2019 Tom was again invited back to the AGT stage – this time to perform against the best of the best “Got Talent” performers from other years and around the world in “America’s Got Talent: The Champions.” In one the most talked about sets of the entire competition, Tom received a STANDING OVATION from the adoring crowd.

The Boondock Saints
2025-03-16 16:00 - 18:00
The Boondock Saints (1999 – R)
Tired of the crime overrunning the streets of Boston, Irish Catholic twin brothers Conner (Sean Patrick Flanery) and Murphy (Norman Reedus) are inspired by their faith to cleanse their hometown of evil with their own brand of zealous vigilante justice. As they hunt down and kill one notorious gangster after another, they become controversial folk heroes in the community. But Paul Smecker (Willem Dafoe), an eccentric FBI agent, is fast closing in on their blood-soaked trail.
Doors open at 3:30 PM to give you time to pick your seats, visit our historic lobby, concession stand and fully stocked bar!

The Boy Band Night 2025
2025-03-21 19:30 - 22:00
The Boy Band Night’s Back, ALRIGHT!
All the HITS All the MOVES from Backstreet Boys x NSYNC x NKOTB x One Direction x Jonas Brothers and MORE! … PLUS some surprises!
The Boy Band Night was created in 2014 by Kenny Braasch & Glenn Hudy (TBBN bassist and Chicago Fireman) at a Starbucks in Oak Lawn, Illinois! The band members were hand picked by Kenny and Glenn and took almost a year to get the act ready for live shows!
These top-tier musicians bring a musical and visual experience with note-for-note representations of all of your favorite songs accompanied by the signature choreography from the music videos we remember. Don’t miss your opportunity to see this nationally touring act from Chicago!
Doors open at 6:30 PM to give you time to find your seats, visit our historic lobby, concession stand and fully stocked bar! Show begins at approximately 7:30 PM

Them Coulee Boys 2025
2025-03-22 19:30 - 22:00
Them Coulee Boys return to The Bend Theater’s historic stage

Them Coulee Boys: With four full-length albums and an EP behind them, including 2019’s Die Happy (produced by Trampled By Turtles’ Dave Simonett on Lo-Hi Records) and 2021’s Namesake (produced by Grammy winner Brian Joseph), the band has garnered international attention and earned press in American Songwriter, Ditty TV, Folk Alley, and The Bluegrass Situation, as well as tours with Trampled By Turtles and a spot on the songwriter’s Cayamo Cruise. In 2020, they were named Milwaukee Journal Sentinel’s Band to Watch. In 2021, they won Bluegrass/Americana Band of the Year by the Wisconsin Area Music Industry. 2025 marks the release of their 5th album No Fun in the Chrysalis.

The Boss Baby
2025-03-27 15:00 - 17:00
The Boss Baby (2017 – PG)
A new baby’s arrival impacts a family, told from the point of view of a delightfully unreliable narrator — a wildly imaginative 7-year-old named Tim. The most unusual Boss Baby (Alec Baldwin) arrives at Tim’s home in a taxi, wearing a suit and carrying a briefcase. The instant sibling rivalry must soon be put aside when Tim discovers that Boss Baby is actually a spy on a secret mission, and only he can help thwart a dastardly plot that involves an epic battle between puppies and babies.
Doors open at 2:30 PM to give you time to pick your seats, visit our historic lobby, concession stand and fully stocked bar!

The Godfather
2025-03-27 19:00 - 21:00
The Godfather (1972 – R)
Widely regarded as one of the greatest films of all time, this mob drama, based on Mario Puzo’s novel of the same name, focuses on the powerful Italian-American crime family of Don Vito Corleone (Marlon Brando). When the don’s youngest son, Michael (Al Pacino), reluctantly joins the Mafia, he becomes involved in the inevitable cycle of violence and betrayal. Although Michael tries to maintain a normal relationship with his wife, Kay (Diane Keaton), he is drawn deeper into the family business.
Doors open at 6:30 PM to give you time to pick your seats, visit our historic lobby, concession stand and fully stocked bar!

Kettle Moraine Blues Fest 2025 March 28
2025-03-28 19:30 - 22:00
Join us for our 3rd Annual Kettle Moraine Blues Fest
A 2-day festival of live Blues music! Buy a ticket for day 1 (Friday, 3/28/2025) or day 2 (Saturday, 3/29/2025) OR buy a 2-day pass to experience both nights of The Bend’s Kettle Moraine Blues Fest.
Friday, 3/28/2025:
Night 1 of Kettle Moraine Bluesfest (Friday, 3/28/2025) features Host, originally from West Bend, WI, Mandi Strachota followed by Dave Steffen Band and ending the evening with The Georgia Thunderbolts.
The Georgia Thunderbolts:
The road to being hailed as the new torchbearers of Southern rock hasn’t been as glamorous as you might imagine for The Georgia Thunderbolts. It wasn’t many years ago that the guys busked at gas stations, fumbled through covers, and drove four hours to Alabama to play to a bartender and a three-legged dog sitting on a barstool.
The Dave Steffen Band:
With ten albums and literally thousands of live appearances under his belt, Dave Steffen has made music a way of life. Several of the band’s songs have been used on the popular daytime soap, The Young and the Restless. The show’s producer enjoyed their music so much, he requested that they appear on an upcoming show. The show aired February 24th and 25th, 2000. They appeared as themselves.
Saturday, 3/29/2025:
Night 2 of Kettle Moraine Bluesfest (Saturday, 4/20/2024) features Host Mandi Strachota followed by Ivy Ford Band and ending the evening with Davina & The Vagabonds.
Davina & The Vagabonds:
Davina Sowers and the Vagabonds have created a stir on the national music scene with their high-energy live shows, level A musicianship, sharp-dressed professionalism, and Sowers’ commanding stage presence. With influences ranging from Fats Domino and the Preservation Hall Jazz Band to Aretha Franklin and Tom Waits, the band is converting audiences one show at a time, from Vancouver to Miami and across Europe.
Ivy Ford Band:
Ivy Ford is versatile, talented, an old soul. From singing the blues to being sultry, she is an indigo artist who’s gift connects those who are around her and those who listen. Whether leading a full band or serenading a small audience solo on stage, Ivy Ford commands an energy that is most magical.
About the host – Mandi Strachota:
Born in Atlanta, Georgia and raised in the wilds of West Bend, Wisconsin, Mandi Strachota is the product of southern roots and Midwest know-how, a potent mix of practicality and soulful dreaming. Mandi is a member of blues legend Mudcat’s band, collaborating with him on his 2018 release Castaway as well as his most recent album Flight School.
Doors open at 6:30 PM to give you time to find your seats, visit our historic lobby, concession stand and fully stocked bar! Show begins at approximately 7:30 PM
Disclaimer: Dancing is permitted during all shows at The Bend Theater. By attending, you acknowledge that audience members may stand, move, and dance during performances. Enjoy the music and embrace the energy!

Kettle Moraine Blues Fest 2025 March 29
2025-03-29 19:30 - 22:00

Goodfellas
2025-04-03 19:00 - 21:00
Goodfellas (1990 – R)
Henry Hill knows only too well that he must put the Mob’s interests before everything, even his family, but when the good times turn sour, his loyalties dissolve in the face of greater rewards. Faced with a terrible retribution, Hill can see only one way to get out alive.
Doors open at 6:30 PM to give you time to pick your seats, visit our historic lobby, concession stand and fully stocked bar!

Chicago Tribute Anthology 2025 April 4
2025-04-04 19:30 - 22:00
Chicago Tribute Anthology
Continuing the Celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the Chicago VII Album!
A driving rhythm section, powerful horns, and authentic vocals combine to recreate the sound of one of the most popular and enduring bands of all time, Chicago!
Chicago Tribute Anthology is a 7-piece horn band dedicated to performing the music of one of the most popular and enduring bands of all time: Chicago. The unique sound that was and is Chicago defined a generation and changed the sound of popular music forever. See Chicago Tribute Anthology live and experience their concert set of Chicago’s greatest hits!
CTA’s personnel are all veterans of the Chicago-area musical scene and have performed with notable national and local artists such as Ray Charles, Stevie Wonder, Mel Tormé, Tony Bennett, the Hat Guys, Flapjacks, Katie Sullivan, Legacy, the Four Man Acoustical Band, Farewell, Deja Groove, Bill Russo and the Chicago Jazz Ensemble, Take 5, The Dana Legg Big Band, Woody Herman Orchestra, Fanfare, the Fox Valley Concert Band, and many other of the area’s finest musicians and ensembles.
Chicago Tribute Anthology brings to life the ‘Golden Age’ of Chicago by meticulously recreating many of the great songs from the first 11 albums. Enjoy Chicago Tribute Anthology live and experience Chicago’s classic songs!
Doors open at 6:30 PM to give you time to find your seats, visit our historic lobby, concession stand and fully stocked bar!
Disclaimer: Dancing is permitted during all shows at The Bend Theater. By attending, you acknowledge that audience members may stand, move, and dance during performances. Enjoy the music and embrace the energy!

Chicago Tribute Anthology 2025 April 5
2025-04-05 19:30 - 22:00

Kirk Johnson presents The Eternal Battle of Ice and Trees
2025-04-10 17:00 - 19:00
Kirk Johnson: The Eternal Battle of Ice and Trees

April 10 | 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Join us at The Bend Theater on April 10th for an unforgettable evening with Kirk Johnson, the Sant Director of the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History. Discover the epic story of ice and trees in Wisconsin and North America, as he unravels our continent’s glacial past and how it has shaped the landscape and vegetation we see today.
Kirk Johnson is a geologist and paleobotanist who has been the Sant Director of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History since 2012. His research focuses on fossil plants and the extinction of the dinosaurs, and he has excavated fossils on all continents. He is known for his scientific articles, popular books, museum exhibitions, documentaries, and collaborations with artists. His recent PBS shows include “Making North America” (2015), “Polar Extremes” (2019), and Ice Age Footprints (2022). His recent books include “Cruisin’ the Fossil Coastline: The Travels of an Artist and a Scientist along the Shores of the Prehistoric Pacific” (2018), “Trees are made of Gas, The Story of Carbon and Climate” (2021), and “Alaska Dinosaurs, Mammoths, and More” (2025).

Jack Tucker Off Broadway - "The One Man Theatric Comedy Show"
2025-04-11 19:30 - 22:00
Broadway comes to The Bend!
“Zach Zucker is a pathologically talented comic who expertly combines his razor-sharp timing with clowning physicality…. Jack Tucker is a work of genius”
– Bruce Dessau, Beyond the Joke
Jack Tucker, created by award-winning performer and producer Zach Zucker, is a comedic character fighting to save his marriage, regain his son’s respect, and do whatever it takes to hit the big time. Often shoeless and inexplicably soaking wet, Tucker is a blend of inspiration from iconic performers like Andy Kaufman and Robin Williams, and the absurdist “anti-comedy” of Tim Heidecker and Sacha Baron Cohen, with whom Zucker shares training from the École Philippe Gaulier clown school in France. This character is a modern twist on timeless physical comedy and vaudevillian performances, positioning Zucker as a key figure in the new generation of must-see entertainers.

Headley Grange: The 50th Anniversary of Physical Graffiti (Formerly No Quarter)
2025-04-12 19:30 - 22:00
Headley Grange celebrates the 50th Anniversary of Led Zeppelin’s ‘Physical Graffiti” Album
In September 1998, No Quarter, The Ultimate Led Zeppelin Experience was brought together in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Bound and determined to create the most mesmerizing and accurate portrayal of the band, each individual member was selected to portray both the presence, sound and playing styles of Robert Plant, Jimmy Page, John Bonham, and John Paul Jones. Together they pay homage with its powerful and unmistakable Led Zeppelin sound. Since its formation, No Quarter has played a number of performances. Their outstanding reputation and following has also kept the band in demand. If you missed Led Zeppelin live in the 70’s or are looking for a great chance to relive the Music, Magic and Mystery of Zeppelin, you must experience No Quarter. The sound and visual effects will astound you and bring you back to the “Hammer of Gods” career (from 1968-1980).
In 2023 We have Updated our Name to “Headley Grange”. We have added an additional Jeff on Guitar. Check out our 2 Guitar Attack with Jeff Hamilton and Jeff “Mitch” Mitchell, debuting at Shank Hall 9/27/24!! They are more energized then ever to provide an unforgettable LIVE Experience!
Doors open at 6:30 PM to give you time to find your seats, visit our historic lobby, concession stand and fully stocked bar! Show begins at approximately 7:30 PM
Disclaimer: Dancing is permitted during all shows at The Bend Theater. By attending, you acknowledge that audience members may stand, move, and dance during performances. Enjoy the music and embrace the energy!

Michelle LL
2025-04-17 19:30 - 22:00
Kewaskum Native Michelle LL makes her debut on The Bend’s historic stage
“Inspiring and talented. Highly recommend…”. -D.T.
“You can feel it in your soul when she plays.” -anonymous fan
Michelle LL started signing with her grandfather’s band (Bill Thull Orchestra) from Kewaskum, WI at age 10, which led to the start of The Goodtime Dutchmen with her parents and siblings. Even before that, her family loved to dance and attended many polka dances throughout Wisconsin which ignited her love for music. As a young kid interested in learning an instrument, her dad’s recommendation brought her to the saxophone in 6th grade and eventually many other instruments along the way. Michelle attended Concordia University in Mequon, WI, originally choosing a path of physical therapy as her intended career (which in her mind, was 2nd best to music). She was led to believe that music was supposed to be a hobby, until she finally made the choice to pursue music as a career. At age 19, she exchanged marriage vows with Danny Jerabek, and moved to Slinger, WI. It wasn’t long before the newlyweds moved to Oshkosh, WI, where they settled into building a life together full of music and family, as Michelle gave birth to their first daughter at the age of 21.
Danny & Michelle started writing songs and assembled a band to perform, mostly on the weekends. They originally started a polka band, which led to the origination of the band, Copper Box, one of WI’s premier bands and also included many short tours throughout the US. Afterall, — a van, a band and a baby, proved to be a lot of luggage and Michelle soon gave birth to their 2nd daughter. There are some funny tales of Michelle playing a gig 36 hours after giving birth, which describes her work ethic and passion, regardless of the doctor’s recommendations. With the help of their family and several babysitters, Danny & Michelle worked hard to make ends meet because of their love for music and that’s just how they rolled. They held other jobs until they couldn’t physically handle doing both and decided to focus on the band more because it felt like the right move and earned them several nominations and awards, friends, fans and fun memories.
Twelve years later, Michelle gave birth to their only son. Michelle was recognized for several awards including “Reed Player of the Year,” and “Side Person of the Year (WI Polka Hall of Fame),” as well as collective awards for Copper Box like “Artist of the Year,” “Americana Artist of the Year,” “Folk Rock Artist of the Year,” etc. by Wisconsin Music Industry. In the last 20 years with Copper Box , they have has opened for big names like The Doobie Brothers, Huey Lewis & The News, Little Big Town, etc.). They have recorded several singles and 12 albums with the band, Copper Box, and a few songs under the name “Michelle LL,” which showcases her voice and songs written by her and her husband, Danny, that don’t always have a place in Copper Box. Added into the mix are cover songs by some of her favorite artists, like Van Morrison, Bonnie Raitt, Eva Cassidy, etc. Michelle was also featured on the cover of WI Women’s Magazine. She is a working musician, business coach and a keynote speaker on the topics of personal development and healing….and you can feel it in her music —it’s authentic, fun, positive and rooted in passion.
Doors open at 6:30 PM to give you time to find your seats, visit our historic lobby, concession stand and fully stocked bar! Show begins at approximately 7:30 PM
Disclaimer: Dancing is permitted during all shows at The Bend Theater. By attending, you acknowledge that audience members may stand, move, and dance during performances. Enjoy the music and embrace the energy!

The King of Kings (2025 - PG)
2025-04-19 13:00 - 15:00
Featured Film presented by Angel Studios:
The King of Kings (2025 – PG)
Sponsored by ‘John 17… Trust’
A father tells his son the greatest story ever told, and what begins as a bedtime tale becomes a life-changing journey. Through vivid imagination, the boywalks alongside Jesus, witnessing His miracles, facing His trials, and understanding His ultimate sacrifice. The King of Kings invites us to rediscover the enduring power of hope, love, and redemption through the eyes of a child.
Doors open at 12:30 PM to give you time to find your seats, visit our historic lobby, concession stand and fully stocked bar!
Movie begins at approximately 1:00 PM

John McGivern's Main Streets - West Bend Episode
2025-04-22 18:30 - 20:00
Debut Screening of John McGivern’s Main Streets – West Bend Episode
SOLD OUT
We apologize, but the event is sold out including our standing room limit. Due to the capacity of our space we are unable to accommodate any additional guests or walk ins.
John McGivern is coming to town to premier the debut screening of John McGivern’s Main Streets – West Bend Episode. This episode highlights many of the local businesses in downtown West Bend and all our Main Street has to offer! Come meet John, and watch this special screening with us.
John McGivern is a six-time Emmy award-winning actor and host. Enjoyed by a nationwide audience, John’s unique brand of storytelling is expanding across the Midwest.
Growing up in the Midwest in an Irish Catholic family, John’s own experiences and memories are relatable and remind us all of our shared Midwest heritage. Through lively interviews with local residents and civic leaders, John uncovers the uniqueness and charm of each community he visits.
Doors Open at 5:30 PM. Screening starts at 6:30 PM.

Fool House: The Ultimate 90's Dance Party
2025-04-24 19:30 - 22:00
Fool House is THE ULTIMATE 90’s DANCE PARTY! A LIVE musical event paying homage to the golden era of boy bands, pop stars, hip hop, and pop punk. With a larger than life production, this show recreates the sights, sounds, and energy of the biggest stars of the 90’s. It’s all that and a bag of chips!
Nonstop sing-a-longs, party throwbacks and choreographed dance moves is what this show is all about! Come prepared to sing your heart out and dance all night long!
Doors open at 6:30 PM to give you time to find your seats, visit our historic lobby, concession stand and fully stocked bar! Show begins at approximately 7:30 PM
Disclaimer: Dancing is permitted during all shows at The Bend Theater. By attending, you acknowledge that audience members may stand, move, and dance during performances. Enjoy the music and embrace the energy!

Twitty & Lynn: A Salute to Conway & Loretta 2025
2025-04-25 19:30 - 22:00
Twitty & Lynn return to The Bend with a heartfelt tribute to their grandparents:
Conway Twitty & Loretta Lynn
There’s a moment right at the very beginning of any Twitty & Lynn show that affords country music fans the chance to look back in time. Just after the band has played the signature intro to “Louisiana Woman, Mississippi Man,” Tre Twitty and Tayla Lynn shoot each other a glance that summons the electrifying chemistry of their grandparents: Tre is the grandson of Conway Twitty, Tayla is the granddaughter of Loretta Lynn.
Twitty & Lynn — and their internationally popular show “A Salute to Conway & Loretta” — aren’t impersonators. Tre doesn’t groom Seventies sideburns and perm his hair; Tayla doesn’t mimic her grandmother’s mannerisms. Rather, they are onstage celebrating country music, the lost art of duet singing, and the two beloved icons they refer to as “Poppy” and “Memaw.”
Disclaimer: Dancing is permitted during all shows at The Bend Theater. By attending, you acknowledge that audience members may stand, move, and dance during performances. Enjoy the music and embrace the energy!

Sonic the Hedgehog
2025-04-26 14:00 - 16:00
Sonic The Hedgehog (2020 – PG)
The world needed a hero — it got a hedgehog. Powered with incredible speed, Sonic embraces his new home on Earth — until he accidentally knocks out the power grid, sparking the attention of uncool evil genius Dr. Robotnik. Now, it’s supervillain vs. supersonic in an all-out race across the globe to stop Robotnik from using Sonic’s unique power to achieve world domination.
Doors open at 1:30 PM to give you time to pick your seats, visit our historic lobby, concession stand and fully stocked bar!

Comedy with Brian Bates
2025-04-26 19:30 - 22:00
Comedy at The Bend featuring Brian Bates
Brian Bates is a Nashville based comedian who tours the country performing at comedy clubs, theaters, corporate events, and churches. You may have seen his Dry Bar Comedy specials or heard him as a guest on The Grand Ole Opry. He can also be heard regularly on LaughUSA on SiriusXM radio.
When not on the road, Brian joins fellow comedians Nate Bargatze, Aaron Weber and Dusty Slay as one of the hosts of the “NateLand Podcast” which is heard by thousands of listeners each week.
Doors open at 6:30 PM to give you time to find your seats, visit our historic lobby, concession stand and fully stocked bar! Show begins at approximately 7:30 PM

Hypnotized: The Music of Fleetwood Mac 2025
2025-05-02 19:30 - 22:00
Experience Fleetwood Mac’s timeless hits brought to life by Hypnotized: The Music of Fleetwood Mac at The Bend Theater.
Hypnotized is a tribute group performing in homage to Fleetwood Mac, one of the bestselling rock and roll bands of all time. Evoking the spirit and sound of the 70’s, Hypnotized performs album tracks, deep cuts and chart topping hits from Rumours, Tusk, Tango In The Night, Mirage, Mystery To Me and more. With steady percussion, soaring vocals and articulate guitar work akin to that of MAC’s powerhouse line up, Hypnotized replicates the music to a tee. Prepare yourself for a night of memories brought back in song.
Hypnotized pays homage to the legendary Stevie Nicks and Fleetwood Mac, weaving a spell that will have you saying “Don’t Stop” the music magic!
Doors open at 6:30 PM to give you time to find your seats, visit our historic lobby, concession stand and fully stocked bar!
Disclaimer: Dancing is permitted during all shows at The Bend Theater. By attending, you acknowledge that audience members may stand, move, and dance during performances. Enjoy the music and embrace the energy!
