{"id":108526,"date":"2026-07-16T09:10:53","date_gmt":"2026-07-16T14:10:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/live-deltastate.pantheonsite.io\/news-and-events\/?p=108526"},"modified":"2026-07-16T09:10:53","modified_gmt":"2026-07-16T14:10:53","slug":"fall-2026-bpac-mainstage-series-unveiled","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/live-deltastate.pantheonsite.io\/news-and-events\/2026\/07\/fall-2026-bpac-mainstage-series-unveiled\/","title":{"rendered":"Fall 2026 BPAC Mainstage Series unveiled"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]\n

CLEVELAND, Miss. \u2014 <\/strong>The Bologna Performing Arts Center (BPAC)\u00a0has announced four\u00a0exciting\u00a0performances\u00a0spanning multiple genres and formats\u00a0for its upcoming Fall 2026 mainstage series,\u00a0in addition to a\u00a0comedic\u00a0add-on and a rescheduled concert. Each of the upcoming\u00a0shows offers live entertainment\u00a0to suit a variety of tastes. A special reception with information about each of the acts was held July 7 for annual members at the Farm Rows in Boyle, featuring chef David Crews\u00a0of Delta Supper Club. Members received a sneak peak of fall season performances\u00a0before all shows were announced via the BPAC\u2019s social media channels.<\/p>\n

The upcoming fall season marks the first\u00a0season\u00a0under Executive Director Matty Bengloff’s leadership. A local business owner and Delta transplant, Bengloff is focused on bringing the excitement of live performance to the heart of the region.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019ve got a\u00a0new\u00a0team\u00a0settling in for our first season together,\u201d\u00a0said Bengloff. \u201cAs we built the lineup, we kept coming back to what an incredible resource this venue is.\u00a0It\u2019s\u00a0not every day you find a world-class performing arts center in a rural community, and that allows us to bring in outstanding artists across genres\u2014from rock and R&B to country, like our season opener.\u00a0It\u2019s\u00a0something\u00a0we\u2019re\u00a0truly proud to offer the Delta.\u201d<\/p>\n

Kicking off the\u00a0fall\u00a0series is\u00a0Jamey Johnson, scheduled for Thursday,\u00a0September 10\u00a0at 7:30 PM.\u00a0Supported by opener\u00a0Sadie McLayne, Johnson, a ten-time GRAMMY nominee, has been called \u201cone of the greatest country singers of our time,\u201d by\u00a0The Washington Post<\/em>. His music has garnered international acclaim and\u00a0is embraced by fans of classic and contemporary\u00a0country, as well as Americana and mainstream rock.\u00a0He is one of only two people in the history of country music (along with Kris Kristofferson) to win two Song of the Year awards in the same year–for \u201cGive It Away\u201d and \u201cIn Color\u201d–from the Academy of Country Music and the Country Music Association.<\/p>\n

Following the opening concert, a special add-on stand-up performance featuring\u00a0Heather McMahan\u00a0is slated for Thursday, September 17 at 7:30 PM.\u00a0Heather McMahan is an American stand-up comedian, actor, and writer known for transforming everyday chaos into sharply\u00a0observed, wildly relatable comedy. Born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia, she grew up in a loud, close-knit Southern family, and much of her material springs from that background\u2014her outspoken mother, her\u00a0Italian-American\u00a0relatives, and the joyful absurdity of Southern culture.\u00a0This add-on performance is sponsored by Whole Cellars Package Store.<\/p>\n

On\u00a0Wednesday, September 30\u00a0at 7:30 PM,\u00a0Broadway\u00a0returns\u00a0to the Delta with\u00a0a mid-week\u00a0performance of\u00a0Mrs. Doubtfire,\u00a0The New Musical Comedy.\u00a0Everyone\u2019s favorite Scottish nanny is headed to\u00a0Cleveland\u00a0in \u201ca feel-good, family-friendly comedy that delivers\u201d (The Hollywood Reporter<\/em>). Based on the beloved film,\u00a0it\u2019s\u00a0\u201cthe lovable, big-hearted musical comedy we need right now\u201d (Chicago Tribune<\/em>).\u00a0Out-of-work actor Daniel Hillard will do anything for his kids. After losing custody in a messy divorce, he creates the kindly alter ego of Scottish nanny\u00a0Euphegenia\u00a0Doubtfire in a desperate attempt to stay in their lives.\u00a0Great for families and\u00a0classic Broadway lovers,\u00a0Mrs. Doubtfire\u00a0is the musical comedy that proves we\u2019re better together.<\/p>\n

Following the Broadway performance\u00a0is\u00a0the rescheduled\u00a0Dwight Yoakam\u00a0concert,\u00a0which was cancelled due to artist illness in March 2026. The new date for the performance is Thursday, October 15 at 7:30 p.m.\u00a0Limited seats remain for this performance, as ticket holders to the original show were offered the opportunity to exchange their tickets for the rescheduled date. However, remaining ticket stock will go on sale at the same time as\u00a0all other performances for the Fall 2026 Mainstage Season during the annual member pre-sales and public on-sale dates, respectively.<\/p>\n

Next up\u00a0is the\u00a0Atlanta Rhythm Section, scheduled for\u00a0Thursday, October 29th<\/sup>.\u00a0They\u2019ve been part of the Southern Rock scene for over 50 years. Their biggest hits include\u00a0So\u00a0Into\u00a0You, Champagne Jam, Imaginary Lover, Homesick,<\/em>\u00a0and\u00a0Spooky<\/em>. But there\u2019s so much more.\u00a0With 15 albums of outstanding songwriting and performances,\u00a0the\u00a0Atlanta Rhythm Section\u00a0represents the good things the phrase \u201cclassic rock\u201d implies.<\/p>\n

Wrapping up the fall 2026 performance roster is\u00a0Cirque Musica Holiday Wonderland, slated for Tuesday, December 8.\u00a0A must-see holiday event and beloved tradition for families everywhere,\u202fCirque Musica Holiday Wonderland\u00a0blends world-class\u00a0circus\u00a0artistry with your favorite holiday music for a show unlike\u00a0anything\u00a0you\u2019ve\u00a0experienced. Breathtaking\u00a0acrobatics,\u00a0soaring\u00a0aerial performances, and heart-pounding feats bring the season\u2019s most\u00a0beloved\u00a0melodies to live, delivering an unforgettable holiday experience for\u00a0the whole family.<\/p>\n

Additionally, for younger audiences,\u00a0Pete the Cat\u00a0by TheatreWorks USA will take place on\u00a0Friday,\u00a0November\u00a06\u00a0as part of the\u00a0School-Time Matinee Series.\u00a0For Pete the Cat, life is an adventure no matter where you wind up.\u00a0So\u00a0the minute the groovy blue cat meets The\u00a0Biddles, he gets the whole family rocking. That is, except for young Jimmy Biddle, the most organized second grader on planet Earth.\u00a0But when Jimmy draws a blank in art class during the last week of school, it turns out Pete is the perfect pal to help him out!\u00a0Tickets for this special event are $7 and are available for purchase\u00a0by contacting the BPAC\u2019s Arts Education office.<\/p>\n

Tickets and Sponsorship Information:\u00a0Annual Members of the Bologna Performing Arts Center will have exclusive access to a ticket presale from\u00a0July 13-24. To become a member and enjoy early access to ticket sales, visit\u00a0bolognapac.com\/support<\/a>\u00a0or call 662-846-4625.\u00a0Tickets will go on sale to the public on Monday, July 27, along with\u00a0Series Packages, which include\u00a0one season\u00a0ticket to all four\u00a0performances. Series packages offer\u00a0a 15% discount\u00a0across all shows.<\/p>\n

The BPAC\u2019s Fall 2026 Series is made possible through the generous support of corporate sponsors, including premier sponsors Bolivar Medical Center, Cannon Motors of Mississippi, Delta Regional Foundation,\u00a0Gainspoletti\u00a0Financial Services,\u00a0Needle Specialty Products Inc., Robinson Electric,\u00a0Wade Inc., and Whole Cellars Package Store;\u00a0executive sponsors include Delta Dairy, the Image Specialist of Mississippi, Guaranty Bank, Planters Bank, and Quality Steel. VIP Sponsors\u00a0are\u00a0BankPlus, Cleveland Lumber Company, Cleveland State Bank, Cotton House Hotel, Entergy, Flatlanders Printing Company,\u00a0Renasant Bank, Sunset Florist and Gifts,\u00a0and Visit Cleveland.<\/p>\n

For more information or to purchase tickets, please visit\u00a0bolognapac.com<\/a>\u00a0or call the BPAC box office at 662-846-4626.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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