Events | Montgomery Performing Arts Centre

The Junkyard Sponsored by Adams Drugs, Bailey Brothers & Guest House Studios Thursday, August 5, 2021 6:00-10:00 pm Tickets available at MPAC Box Office: (334) 481-5100 The Junkyard is an open mic events for friends to decompress from stress and pressures of life through music and love. For more information click here.

MPAC Live Presents Sara Evans Thursday, August 12, 2021 8:00 pm Tickets: $67, $57, $47, $27 Multi-platinum entertainer SARA EVANS is at the top of her game. As the fifth most-played female artist at country radio in nearly the last two decades—her five No. 1singles include “No Place That Far,” “Suds In The Bucket, “A Real Fine Place To Start,” “Born to Fly,” and “A Little Bit Stronger,” which spent 2 weeks in the top spot and was certified platinum by the R.I.A.A.

Sara’s “stunning, country voice” (Rolling Stone) has earned her the prestigious Academy of Country Music Top Female vocalist accolade as well as numerous American Music Awards, Billboard Music Awards, Country Music Association, CMT and Grammy Awards nominations. In addition, the CMA awarded Video of the Year honors for her hit chart-topping single, "Born to Fly" from her land mark double-platinum album of the same name.

Evans’ discography also includes the platinum-selling studio albums Real Fine Place and Restless as well as the gold-certified projects Stronger and No Place That Far. Tickets

MPAC Live Presents Lorrie Morgan With Jesse Keith Whitley Friday, August 13, 2021 8:00 pm Tickets: $37, $32, $23 One of the most eloquently emotive country vocalists of modern times is launching her first new solo album in five years. Lorrie Morgan, the first woman in her genre to begin her career with three consecutive Platinum albums, re-emerges on Shanachie Entertainment with Letting Go….Slow. It is a collection that showcases a rainbow of emotions, from darkest heartache to bright, shiny humor.

Morgan has long been the envy of her peers for her lustrous vocal phrasing and the down-to-earth believability of her torchy performances. On records such as “A Pcture of Me Without You” and “I Guess You Had to Be There,” she ached with pain. She was feisty and sassy in “Watch Me,” “What Part of No” “Five Minutes” and “I Didn’Know My Own Strength.” She has kicked up her stiletto heels in fun on her hits “Except for Monday” and “Go Away.” On her epic “Something in Red” she was an anguished, struggling everywoman. Tickets

MPAC Live Presents Easton Corbin Friday, August 20, 2021 8:00 pm Tickets: $51, $47, $42, $37, $32 Corbin exudes country. His distinctive baritone has been gracing airwaves for the past decade as his chart topping debut single “A Little More Country Than That” established Corbin as a mainstay on the country charts. Billboard’s 2010 Top New Country Artist would go on to garner another No. 1 hit with the feel-good “Roll With It” as well as seven top 10 singles, further distinguishing himself from other male vocalists as a tried-and-true country traditionalist who weaves timeless story songs together while tipping his hat to the classic country artists who have come before him.

While 2020 marks the 10th anniversary of “A Little More Country Than That” achieving No. 1 status, Corbin shows no sign of slowing down with the release of his infectious new single “Turn Up” and more new music on the way. He promises a “wide array” of songs that include fiddle and pedal steel. As he embarks on a new chapter as an independent artist, Corbin says “A Little More Country Than That” still reflects who he is as an artist and where he sees his career going. Tickets

MPAC Live Presents Steve Earle and The Dukes With Los Lobos Tuesday, August 24, 2021 7:30 pm Tickets: $80, $67, $57, $37 Steve Earle is one of the most acclaimed singer-songwriters of his generation, a worthy heir to Townes Van Zandt and Guy Clark, his two supreme musical mentors. Over the course of twenty studio albums, Earle has distinguished himself as a master storyteller, and his songs have been recorded by a vast array of artists, including Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, Joan Baez, Emmylou Harris, the Pretenders, and more. Earle’s 1986 debut album, Guitar Town , is now regarded as a classic of the Americana genre, and subsequent releases like The Revolution Starts...Now (2004), Washington Square Serenade (2007), and TOWNES (2009) all received Grammy Awards. Restlessly creative across artistic disciplines, Earle has published both a novel and a collection of short stories; produced albums for other artists; and acted in films, TV shows and on stage. He currently hosts a radio show for Sirius XM. In 2019, Earle appeared in the off-Broadway play Samara , for which he also wrote a score that The New York Times described as “exquisitely subliminal.” Each year, Earle organizes a benefit concert for the Keswell School, which his son John Henry attends and which provides educational programs for children and young adults with autism. Tickets

Outback Concerts Presents Jason Isbell & The 400 Unit Friday, September 3, 2021 7:30 pm Tickets: $125, $79.50, $59.50, $49.50 Jason Isbell and The 400 Unit’s new album, The Nashville Sound, is a beautiful piece of American music-making, but watch yourself: it will light a fire under your ass. “You’re still breathing, it’s not too late,” Jason sings.This album is a call, and the songs on it send sparks flying into a culture that’s already running so hot the needle on the temperature gauge is bouncing erratically in the red. And while it’s understandable that, in this moment, some people want their radio to help them drift away, this finely calibrated set of ten songs is aimed right between the clear eyes of people who prefer to stay present and awake. It’s a call to those who won’t cower no matter how erratically the world turns, and who aren’t afraid of what looks back when they look in the mirror. Bruce Springsteen did that. Neil Young did that. Jason Isbell does that. Tickets

AEG Presents Labor Day All White Affair For the Grown & Sexy Sunday, September 5, 2021 7:00 pm Advance Tickets: $55, $49, $45, $39
Day Of Tickets: $59, $55, $49, $45 Tickets

The Junkyard Sponsored by Adams Drugs, Bailey Brothers & Guest House Studios Thursday, September 9, 2021 6:00-10:00 pm Tickets available at MPAC Box Office: (334) 481-5100 The Junkyard is an open mic events for friends to decompress from stress and pressures of life through music and love. For more information click here.

The Black Jacket Symphony Pink Floyd's "The Wall" Friday, September 24, 2021 8:00 pm Tickets: $35 Remember putting on an album and listening from start to finish? Relive that moment with a live concert experience unlike any other as The Black Jacket Symphony recreates a select classic album live in its entirety—note for note, sound for sound—plus a full set of greatest hits from the evening’s artist.

Over the past ten years, the Black Jacket Symphony has performed over 35 classic rock albums, bringing an incredible night of entertainment to over a million music lovers across the US. The group of hand-picked musicians changes based upon the album being performed—and no sonic detail is overlooked, with the musicians doing whatever it takes to reproduce the album.

It’s a full night of rock and roll magic—plus a visual experience unlike any other. Fans across the country flock to their shows—and once you see one, you won’t miss another! Tickets

Outback Presents Jeff Foxworthy The Good Old Days Tour Thursday, September 30, 2021 7:00 pm Tickets: $56.50 Jeff Foxworthy is one of the most respected and successful comedians in the country. He is the largest selling comedy-recording artist in history, a multiple Grammy Award nominee and bestselling author of more than 26 books. Widely known for his redneck jokes, his act goes well beyond that to explore the humor in everyday family interactions and human nature, a style that

has been compared to Mark Twain’s. He has his own comedy channel “Jeff and Larry’s Comedy Roundup”, a partnership with SIRIUSXM. He has hosted numerous television shows including “What’s It Worth”, “Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader” and “American Bible Challenge.” . He created the games “Relative Insanity” and “See What I Mean?” and has his own outdoor company, Foxworthy Outdoors, which features a line of products related to the outdoor lifestyle. Away from the stage, Jeff is focused on his family including his new grandson. Tickets

Outback Presents Bert Kreischer The Berty Boy Relapse Tour Wednesday, October 6, 2021 7:00 pm Tickets: $220, $165, $70 Bert Kreischer is known for his unique brand of comedy, which interweaves party-boy antics with humorous anecdotes about family and fatherhood. Currently, Kreischer is filming Legendary Entertainment’s movie, The Machine, alongside Star Wars actor, Mark Hamill - an adaptation of the viral story Bert told onstage about getting involved with the Russian mob while studying abroad in College, which has been viewed more than 85 million times online. Most recently, he hosted the Go-Big Show on TBS Network, an extreme talent show with celebrity judges Snoop Dogg, Rosario Dawson, Jennifer Nettles, and Cody Rhodes, which premiered this past January. In October 2020, Bert released his hit 5-episode Netflix mini series, The Cabin with Bert Kreischer, which featured cameos from a star-studded cast of Anthony Anderson, Caitlyn Jenner, Tom Segura, Joey Diaz, Nikki Glaser, Fortune Feimster, Bobby Lee, Donnell Rawlings, Kaley Cuoco, Joel McHale, Ms. Pat, Deon Cole, Big Jay Oakerson, and LeeAnn Kreischer. He also released his second Netflix Original stand-up comedy special Bert Kreischer: Hey Big Boy in March 2020. The special earned rave reviews from critics and fans alike. Tickets

MPAC Live Presents Alice Cooper Wednesday, October 13, 2021 7:30 pm Tickets: $107, $97, $73, $62, $52 Cooper, a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, usually spends up to six months a year on the road, bringing his iconic brand of rock psycho-drama to fans both old and new, enjoying it as much as the audience does. Known as the architect of shock rock, Cooper (in both the original Alice Cooper band and as a solo artist) has rattled the cages and undermined the authority of generations of guardians of the status quo, continuing to surprise fans and exude danger at every turn, like a great horror movie. Alice Cooper concerts remain a "not-to-be-missed" attraction!

Ace Frehley, KISS co-founder and 2014 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, continues his reflections on a lifetime in music with Origins, Vol. 2. No stranger to cover versions throughout his musical history — having recorded, rebranded and repossessed such notable nuggets as "New York Groove," "Do Ya" and "I Wanna Go Back" over the course of his eight previous studio efforts — this new collection presents a thoughtful and exciting selection of songs that inspired and helped shape the legendary guitarist. Foremost of importance to the original Spaceman is delivering an album his fans will enjoy, but one where every song also has a place in his life's jukebox. Tickets

JJ Grey & Mofro
With Special Guest Dylan LeBlanc Friday, October 15, 2021 8:00 pm Tickets: $56.50, $36.50, $29.50 From the days of playing greasy local juke joints to headlining major festivals, JJ Grey remains an unfettered, blissful performer, singing with a blue-collared spirit over the bone-deep grooves of his compositions. His presence before an audience is something startling and immediate, at times a funk rave-up, other times a sort of mass-absolution for the mortal weaknesses that make him and his audience human. When you see JJ Grey and his band Mofro live—and you truly, absolutely must—the man is fearless.

Onstage, Grey delivers his songs with compassion and a relentless honesty, but perhaps not until Ol’ Glory has a studio record captured the fierceness and intimacy that defines a Grey live performance. “I wanted that crucial lived-in feel,” Grey says of Ol’ Glory, and here he hits his mark. On the new album, Grey and his current Mofro lineup offer grace and groove in equal measure, with an easygoing quality to the production that makes those beautiful muscular drum-breaks sound as though the band has set up in your living room.

Dylan LeBlanc is engaging and soft-spoken in person, yet his striking new album Renegade reflects the power of his live show – one that he simply describes as rock ‘n’ roll. While the album was recorded in just 10 days and tracked in three, the intensity of the project marks the culmination of more than a decade on the road. Tickets

Josh Turner With Special Guest Mo Pitney Presented by Big Spring Entertainment Saturday, October 16, 2021 7:30 pm Tickets: $76, $56, $42, $26 MCA Nashville recording artist Josh Turner, while a multi-platinum-selling star himself, is a country music fan first and foremost. He’s even concocted his own version of Mount Rushmore conceived solely of country music legends. Turner’s “Mount Rushmore of Country Music” boasts five faces rather than four (it’s his mountain, after all) — Randy Travis, John Anderson, Johnny Cash, Vern Gosdin, and Hank Williams.

The giants carved into the granite of Turner’s musical soul form the core of his aptly titled new album, Country State of Mind. “I’ve always said that any song you hear coming from my voice, you’re going to hear bits and pieces of those five guys,” he says. “They taught me how to be Josh Turner.”

The dozen songs on Country State of Mind, including songs from those five legends among others, span more than half a century of classic country music, encompassing both well-known standards and deep-catalog cuts. The album shows a singer in dialogue with the songs and the artists that shaped his vision. It’s a conversation — relayed in the distinctive, resonant baritone that brought Turner #1 hits and five gold and platinum albums — between the past and present of country music. And on half the tracks, Turner invites other voices — some heroes, some contemporaries — to join him in the conversation.

When the time came for Mo Pitney to choose a title track for his new album, there was little doubt as to which song it should be. After years spent both honing his sound and growing his family, Pitney reached something of a turning point: He knew who he was as an artist and a person, and felt it was time to introduce himself in song. The title of new track "Ain't Lookin' Back" summed things up better than anything else could, and Pitney's long-awaited sophomore album was born.

Ain't Lookin' Back follows Pitney's 2016 debut Behind This Guitar, an acclaimed LP that cracked Billboard's Top Ten Country Albums Chart the first week of its release. Pitney recorded Behind This Guitar with veteran producer Tony Brown, an experience he says greatly informed how he approached his time in the studio for Ain't Lookin' Back. Tickets

Outback Presents Leanne Morgan The Big Panty Tour Thursday, October 21, 2021 7:00 pm Tickets: $32 Leanne’s style of comedy combines her southern charm and hilarious story telling about her own life into an act that keeps them coming back for more. As a stay-at-home, mother of three with a husband, people are always accusing her of spying on them because she seems to be living the same life that they do. The fact that everyone can relate to her comedy has made her a hit even among the strangest of audiences. Tickets

Festival of Laughs COMEDIANS SOMMORE, LAVELL CRAWFORD AND TOMMY DAVIDSON Saturday, October 23, 2021 8:00 pm Tickets: $99, $75, $59
On sale August 6 The undisputed Queen of Comedy, Sommore, is set to rule the stage as she hosts the Festival of Laughs at the Montgomery Performing Arts Centre on October 23 at 8 p.m. Sommore will lead the evening with some of comedy’s most talented and sought-after entertainers, including Lavell Crawford and Tommy Davidson.

The all-star lineup will be sure to deliver side-busting, non-stop laughter for a memorable night of comedy!

The Price is Right Live! Thursday, November 4, 2021 7:30 pm
Registration opens at 4:30 pm Tickets: $65, $55, $42 View more information and rules Tickets

Produced by Awakening Events TobyMac The Theatre Tour With Special Guest Cochren & Co. Sunday, November 7, 2021 7:00 pm

With more than 12 million units in career sales and a whopping seven GRAMMY® Awards, TobyMac's career continues on the fast track. His 2015 RIAA Certified Gold studio album, THIS IS NOT A TEST garnered a GRAMMY® Award and Billboard Music Award nomination on top of debuting at No. 4 on the Billboard Top 200. Each of his six studio solo projects have achieved Gold certification, a first for any artist in the history of his label, Capitol Christian Music Group. Among those is 2012's EYE ON IT, which debuted atop the Billboard 200, only the third Christian album ever to do so. The Elements, his awaited newest collection of music, is available now boasting "Everything" alongside the chart-topper, RIAA Gold Certified "I just need U." Tickets

AEG Presents Rickey Smiley & Friends Turkey Day Comedy Show Wednesday, November 24, 2021 8:00 pm Tickets: $75, $65, $55, $45 Tickets

Heather McMahan The Farewell Tour Friday, December 10, 2021 8:00 pm Tickets: $79, $69, $59, $49, $39, $29 Put the phones down! Your favorite, high functioning hot mess comedian, Heather McMahan, is coming to Montgomery. She’s live, liberated and lubed up--doing the most and the least at the same damn time. Heather McMahan’s Farewell Tour...Her First, and Possibly the LAST!

If you don’t know who Heather is already, don’t worry you will. A beloved Instagram storyteller & the best friend everyone wants, Heather’s 2019 saw her fandom skyrocket with fans and the industry falling for her voice, her wit and her southern flair. Last summer Heather debuted her podcast, ABSOLUTELY NOT WITH HEATHER MCMAHAN which leapt into the top ten on iTunes on the day of the release.

Heather has co-hosted the fourth hour of THE TODAY SHOW—once with Jenna Bush Hager and twice with Hoda—and has an open door to return. She previously hosted E!’s DAILY POP.

Madstone Presents Celtic Woman Postcards from Ireland Saturday, February 26, 2022 7:30 pm Tickets: $150, $69, $39 Grammy nominated global music sensation Celtic Woman is thrilled to return in 2022 with a brand-new show Postcards from Ireland.

Postcards from Ireland celebrates the rich musical and cultural heritage of Ireland; taking audiences on a journey of story and song from across the Emerald Isle.

Embrace an evening of angelic voices, breath-taking harmonies and instrumental virtuosity, transporting you from your theatre seat to the lush landscapes of Ireland.

Celtic Woman's fresh fusion of traditional Irish music and contemporary songcraft celebrates Ireland's ancient heritage while reflecting the vibrant spirit of modern Ireland.

With Irish dancers, bagpipers and an array of traditional Irish instruments - including the bodhran, tin whistle and uilleann pipes - this dynamic and multi-talented group has captivated audiences all around the world.

Join us for this very special show Postcards from Ireland, and experience the beauty of Ireland brought to life by Celtic Woman. For more information please visit www.celticwoman.com. Tickets

MPAC Live Presents Nitty Gritty Dirt Band Sunday, March 6, 2022 7:30 pm Tickets: $52, $42, $32, $22 With a refreshed lineup and newfound energy, The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band remains one of the most accomplished bands in American roots music.

Following an extended 50th anniversary tour, the ensemble grew to a six-piece in 2018 for the first time since their early jug band days. The group now includes Jeff Hanna (acoustic guitar, electric guitar), Jimmie Fadden (drums, harmonica), Bob Carpenter (keyboards), Jim Photoglo (bass, acoustic guitar), Ross Holmes (fiddle, mandolin), and Jaime Hanna (electric and acoustic guitar). All six members also sing, and when their voices merge, the harmonies add a powerful new component for the legendary band. And with the father-son pairing of Jeff and Jaime Hanna, the band carries on a country music tradition of blood harmony. Tickets

Everyone must have a ticket to enter. Smoking is not permitted in any area of the MPAC.