Billy Bronsted, swing, magic and more events in Wausau this weekend

Bachelors of Broadway: Gentlemen of the Theatre

Thursday 2/20 | Arts Council, Wisconsin Rapids 

If you’re a fan of Broadway musicals, there is a good chance this is already on your radar. If not, Bachelors of Broadway brings a pretty unique experience - three Broadway-quality singers take the stage with the backing of a full 9-piece band and bring a fresh perspective on classics from Wicked, Phantom of the Opera, Les Miserables, Jersey Boys, Miss Saigon and much more. 7:30 pm. $49 adults, $10 students. savorthearts.org.

Good Co 

Friday 2/21 | Lucille Tack Center for the Arts, Spencer

Good co

Remember those few years in the 1990s when swing was back in a big way, and every movie seemed to have a The Mighty Mighty Bosstones song on it? (I mean, I’m sure there aren’t too many of you who actually remember the original swing era.) Good Co bills itself as the first electro-swing band in that genre that evokes images of zoot suits, mafia shootouts and swing dancing. You’ll go check them out if ya know what’s good for ya, see? 7:30 pm. $35. lucilletackcenter.com

RITTZ on the Back to Life Tour 

Saturday 2/22 | Q&Z Expo Center, Ringle 

Rittz

RITTZ might not exactly be what you think about when you think about rap. He’s got long, frizzy Weird Al hair that shoots out from underneath his stocking cap, and round John Lennon-eque glasses. In one of his most recent videos for a song called “Who” he seems to be chilling in a room that looks like a retired regional manager in Northern Wisconsin would live in. But when the beat drops, you hear he’s the real deal, spitting fast bars over a booming bass undercurrent. The Georgia native has been rapping since 2007, and based on the number of subscribers and views on YouTube, doesn’t look to be slowing down any time soon. 6 pm. $25 ($50 includes Q&Z Lounge). qzexpocenter.com

Magic of Rob Lake 

Sunday 2/23 | Grand Theater, Wausau 

There are two joys to magic shows. The first is the spectacle of what is actually being performed. And the second comes afterward, as you wonder, just how did they pull that off? The Magic of Rob Lake is a show that will inspire both of those joys. A finalist in 2018’s America’s Got Talent, Rob Lake has been called the World’s Greatest Illusionist by NBC (sorry David Blaine). His dazzling show will leave you bewildered, wondering as you leave how he did it, and how he did so in such style. 7 pm. $35-$82. grandtheater.org

Billy Bronsted 

Saturday 2/22 | Intermission Bar, Wausau 

Billy Bronsted is a Wausau based country musician and he’s really come into his own lately. His voice was already powerful when he released This Bed of Mine in 2017, but his vocals and his music in general really took off for the release of Rhythm, Racket and Romance in 2022. Bronsted brought the house down (until weather intervened) at the Rib Mountain Amphitheater over the summer (a special treat came when Jordan Miles joined on the keys). And he’s played Miles of Music in Appleton, not an easy gig to book. Bronsted’s been on a Wisconsin tour lately with a pretty solid schedule booked and this stop at the Intermission shouldn’t be missed. 8 pm. Intermission Bar on Facebook. 

The Third Wheels 

Thursday 2/20 | Sconni’s Alehouse and Eatery, Schofield 

The Third Wheels

Carmyn Hoen graced the cover of City Pages way back in 2016. Today she is still going strong with her band The Third Wheels, and even got a chance to play the 400 Block last year. The band is known for its high energy and enthusiasm and playing great renditions of cover music to keep you dancing and having a good time. The Third Wheels will take to Sconnie’s, and thankfully with enough notice for us to let you guys know. Go check them out, grab a beer and be merry. 7 pm. sconnis.com