Prog For Wishes V
Local Musicians Come Together For 5th Annual MAKE-A-WISH Benefit Concert
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DateFeb 18, 2027
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Event Starts7:00 PM
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Ticket PricesStarting at $39.51
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On SaleNov 6 at 10:00 AM
Event Description
Prog For Wishes returns for another unforgettable night of Classic Progressive Rock music in support of Make-A-Wish® Central and Western North Carolina. This annual event unites an All-Star roster of Charlotte's best musicians to bring hope and joy to children facing critical illnesses. Musicians give their time so that 100% of ticket sales are donated to Make-A-Wish® Central & Western North Carolina.
The night covers 21 pieces by 15 of progressive rock's defining artists: Yes, Asia, Genesis, Marillion, Dream Theater, Liquid Tension Experiment, Jethro Tull, Gong, Mahavishnu Orchestra, Frank Zappa, Gentle Giant, King Crimson, Rush, Styx and Kansas. The 2027 lineup is hosted by Bizzy The Entertainer and performed by Bill Carroll, Billy DeMarco, Bryan Askew, Chad Thompson, Chris Jones, Cliff Stankiewicz, Cole Millward, Curtis Wingfield, Dan Vitco, Emanuel Wynter, Eric Marder, Eric Willhelm, Evan Bloom, Fred Updegraft, Gabe Genopolos, Grace Leonard, Jack Murray, James Defiglia, James Nelson, Jessica Moore, John Shaughnessy, Keith Shamel, Kevin Cosgrove, Mark Stallings, Matthew Hedrick, Max Gill, Mike Salvatore, Mikey Marrero, Nathan Harris, Omari Wilkerson, Ottavio Saluzzi, Payton Velligan, Pete Lents, Phil Rich, Roey Haviv, Ron Brendle, Ryan Ehinger, Sarah Davis Jones, Tara Taylor, Todd Woerner, Trevor Cook, Troy Conn and Uno Dos Santos.
Visit the Prog for Wishes webite HERE.
Directions & Parking
A special preferred parking rate of only $10* is available for our patrons in the Bank of America Center Parking Garage.
- Entrances: 150 N. College St. and 290 E. 5th St.
The $10 rate is applicable when parked in the garage after 5pm on weekdays, Monday-Friday. If parked in the garage before 5pm, the $10 rate is void. There is no time restriction for the weekend, Saturday and Sunday.
Getting and Using Your Parking Pass When You Arrive
- Pull the garage entry ticket when you arrive at the designated garage. You will need this to exit!
- Purchase a $10 Blumenthal exit pass at the theater or click here to purchase in advance online. If you would rather purchase by phone, please call 704.372.1000.*
When You Exit
- Insert or scan your garage entry ticket. Amount due will display on the screen.
- Scan your Blumenthal exit pass sticker.
- Gate arm will rise and the screen will display “drive safely.”
*Pre-paid parking is not available day of show.
PURCHASE YOUR PARKING EXIT PASS IN ADVANCE
Bring your pre-purchased parking pass with you to the show and receive an exit pass sticker at parking stations in the lobby before or after the show.
PRODUCTION INFORMATION
This is a guest engagement and is not presented by Blumenthal Arts.
VIP
VIP ticket includes a Center Orchestra seat in the first two rows, plus a Prog For Wishes official T-shirt, and a Prog For Wishes beer glass
Booth Playhouse at Blumenthal Arts Center is located in Founders Hall and contains 434 seats in its orchestra and gallery levels.
It hosts a variety of dance, choral and other musical ensembles, as well as meetings, seminars and workshops.