GUEST ARTIST SERIES: Music

Why Cry Presents

HOW NOW Album Release Show

June 20, 2026

Join local music makers Dan Dukich and Chelsie Newhard as they perform an eclectic mix of Americana balladary, perverse folk hymns and cryptic torch songs from their debut album HOW NOW.

Wonder! Revelry! Special Guests!

About Our Guest Artist Series

In addition to our MainStage productions, Open Eye is deeply committed to curating and presenting a dynamic Guest Artist Series that highlights emerging local artists and innovative performing ensembles who tell stories in ways that are fresh, fun, and experimental. 

  • TICKETS

    $15 ADV / $20 DOOR

    AGE RECOMMENDATION: Ages 18 and up.

  • PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE

    Saturday, 6/20, 7:30pm

    RUN TIME:‍ TBD

  • ACCESSIBILITY

    Contact us at 612-874-6338 or boxoffice@openeyetheatre.org for accessibility information and requests.

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About the Artists

Why Cry is the musical union of Dan Dukich + Chelsie Newhard. They present their songs through lean arrangements, rich harmonies, and soulful fluctuations in atmospheric pressure.

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Minneapolis, MN

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