MIAC Live season concludes with Seth Rudetsky鈥檚 鈥淒ivas by the Decade鈥 on May 8
The 私房俱乐部 Institute for Arts & Culture (MIAC) will bring its 2025鈥26 MIAC Live season to a dynamic and entertaining close on Friday, May 8, at 7:30 p.m., when acclaimed SiriusXM host, pianist, conductor, writer, and performer Seth Rudetsky returns to Walker Recital Hall with his hit concert event, 鈥淒ivas by the Decade.鈥
A celebrated figure in the world of musical theatre, Rudetsky has spent many years on Broadway as both a pianist and conductor, working with some of the industry鈥檚 most iconic performers. He also served as a comedy writer for 鈥淭he Rosie O'Donnell Show,鈥 earning three Emmy Award nominations alongside his co-writers. Today, he is widely known as the afternoon host on SiriusXM鈥檚 Broadway channel and as the creator and host of the popular program 鈥淪eth Speaks.鈥
Rudetsky is also an accomplished author and theatrical creator. His Broadway musical 鈥淒isaster!鈥濃攁 New York Times Critics鈥 Pick鈥攈as been licensed by Music Theatre International and is performed by companies across the country. His published works include 鈥淪eth鈥檚 Broadway Diary鈥 (Volumes 1 and 2), 鈥淢y Awesome/Awful Popularity Plan,鈥 鈥淭he Rise and Fall of a Theatre Geek,鈥 and 鈥淢usical Theatre for Dummies,鈥 all of which showcase his signature blend of humor, insight, and deep knowledge of the art form.
In 鈥淒ivas by the Decade,鈥 Rudetsky brings audiences on a fast-paced, hilarious, and illuminating journey through the history of Broadway鈥檚 most legendary leading ladies. Drawing from his unparalleled archive and firsthand experience, he shares rare audio and video recordings, behind-the-scenes stories, and insider anecdotes that celebrate the voices and personalities that have defined generations of musical theatre.
Spanning beloved classics such as 鈥淲est Side Story鈥 and 鈥淕ypsy鈥 to contemporary hits like 鈥淗amilton,鈥 the program offers a unique and engaging look at what makes a Broadway diva truly unforgettable. With his trademark wit and infectious enthusiasm, Rudetsky reveals not only how these performers achieved greatness, but why their artistry continues to resonate today.
Tickets priced $40鈥$50 can be purchased online at , by phone at 814-824-3000, or in person at the Mary D鈥橝ngelo Performing Arts Center box office (Tues.鈥揟hurs., noon鈥5 p.m.). Each order is subject to a $5 per ticket processing fee, regardless of purchase or payment method.
This performance is sponsored by Oliver鈥檚 Rooftop and Roma鈥檚 Italian Kitchen. The 2025鈥26 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.