MILWAUKEE – (November 13, 2023) – The Wisconsin Center District (WCD), owners and operators of the Baird Center, has opened table sales for the star-studded Baird Center Grand Opening Gala on May 16, 2024. Additionally, Baird Center has announced that award-winning actress and recording artist Idina Menzel will be performing at the Grand Opening Gala for a special one-night-only performance.

“WCD is well known for our three core values to Be Bold. Be Proud. Be Experience Obsessed,” said Marty Brooks, president and CEO of the WCD. “This Grand Opening Gala will set the new bar for events in Milwaukee and beyond, and no detail will be overlooked.”

Promising to be a buzz-worthy, not-to-be-missed event, guests will enjoy an evening of splendor in the rooftop Baird Ballroom with its sweeping view of Milwaukee from the Baird Sky View Terrace. World-renowned entertainment, exceptional cuisine and a night of wonder will all be designed by the award-winning event production team.

Table sponsorships can be made at bairdcentergala.com. Supporting level tables are $7,500; Advocate level tables are $10,000; and Foundation level sponsors – with very limited availability – are $15,000. The WCD gratefully acknowledges Foundation sponsors Baird, Boelter, C.D. Smith, EUA/TVS, Gilbane, GRAEF, Husch Blackwell, CAAICON, Levy Restaurants, Pabst Theater Group, Rockwell Automation, VISIT Milwaukee and We Energies Foundation. The majority of the revenue from table sales will benefit the United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County and the United Performing Arts Fund (UPAF).