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Classic Albums Live

David Bowie: The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars

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Prepare to be transported to glittery, dreamy realm at the Jack Singer Concert Hall at Arts Commons, where Classic Albums Live presents David Bowie's iconic The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars. With one of the most immersive sonic landscapes in rock music history, this 1972 masterpiece took the idea of the concept album to galactic heights. From "Moonage Daydream" to "Rock 'n' Roll Suicide," experience the timeless brilliance of Bowie's visionary creation in a live concert like no other.

Are you new to Classic Albums Live? Each show starts with a pitch-perfect recreation of the album from start to finish – note for note, cut for cut. After intermission, Act 2 breaks into a full-on party with more hits from David Bowie’s catalogue, with banter from the band, cheering in the aisles, and more! Let's dance!

Join us for an unforgettable evening of music, magic, and pure rock 'n' roll ecstasy as we pay homage to the indelible legacy of Ziggy Stardust. As Bowie himself famously said, "I don't know where I'm going from here, but I promise it won't be boring." Don't miss your chance to witness the magic firsthand with Arts Commons Presents and Classic Albums Live.

Audience Advisory: Classic Albums Live uses theatrical haze - a water-based atmospheric effect to help with lighting. But don't worry, this is non-toxic, has no scent, and typically doesn't affect patrons or performers.

"Bowie is a planetary talent who is breaking new ground on a planet that desperately needs it." - Lester Bangs, music journalist 

"Bowie's Ziggy Stardust was his ultimate transformation, an embodiment of the ultimate space-age rock star... Bowie took the art of being a rock star to a new level." - David Fricke, Rolling Stone 

"David Bowie's Ziggy Stardust persona was a revolutionary figure in the history of rock music, ushering in a new era of theatricality, experimentation, and artistic expression." - Jon Pareles, music critic