Postmodern Jukebox brings time-twisting concert to Mercyhurst in December

Famed “Pop Music in a Time Machine” 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 ‘10’ Tour, it will stop at Mercyhurst University’s Mary D’Angelo Performing Arts Center on Wednesday, Dec. 11, at 7:30 p.m.

Concertgoers can expect a dazzling trip through the PMJ Universe—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 world’s best singers, dancers, and instrumentalists. Think “The Great Gatsby” meets “Sinatra at the Sands” meets “Back To The Future.”

When pianist Scott Bradlee started the time-twisting musical collective from a basement apartment in Queens, New York, an online, “viral” success was born—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 “Saturday Night Live of Singers” by introducing audiences to dozens of exceptional musical artists—many previously overlooked by the modern record industry—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 worldwide—many of whom arrive dressed to the nines in their vintage best, eager to immerse themselves in the experience.

Says Bradlee, “There’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 audiences’ support for this project, which continues to inspire us and push us to new heights of artistry. It’s the perfect marriage, and our 10th-anniversary tour will be a celebration.”

Tickets, priced $25-$50, can be purchased online at miac.universitytickets.com, over the phone at 814-824-3000, or in person at the Mary D’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 Roma’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 d’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 miac.universitytickets.com 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.)