Mandy Patinkin Announces 2026 Jukebox Tour Across North America

Mandy Patinkin has announced a 2026 tour described as a Jukebox Tour, pairing the veteran singer with pianist Adam Ben-David for a North American run from January through April 2026. The 14-concert schedule spans performing arts centers, music halls and theaters across the United States, with three New York and New Jersey stops highlighted in the itinerary: New York City’s Peter Jay Sharpe Theatre on February 18 and February 21, and Newark’s New Jersey Performing Arts Center on April 19. Patinkin described the venture as a chance to sing favorite songs from more than three decades on the road, while continuing to perform material from his ongoing Being Alive concert series on the side.

All three New York and New Jersey dates are billed as Being Alive shows, featuring Broadway, American and classic tunes complemented by stories from Patinkin’s life. Fans can expect a mix of well-known standards and personal selections, tied together with Patinkin’s signature storytelling. The actor-singer last teased the tour in social posts, saying, “I’ll be singing some of my favorite songs from the last 30+ years of being on the road with concerts and some new stuff!”

Ticket availability for the 2026 run appears broad, with listings on StubHub, Ticketmaster and other major outlets. Among the early calendar highlights and price points, tickets for the New York shows were commonly listed around $220 or higher, while other markets showed wider variation. For example, early StubHub listings in Fayetteville, Arkansas, showed general ranges near the mid-$100s, Oakland, California listings hovered around the low-$100s, and some Midwest venues approached the $300 range depending on seating. Newark’s NJPAC was among the lower-priced stops in the run, with some listings around the $58–$81 range including fees. Overall, prices across the tour span a broad spectrum, reflecting venue size, seat location and market demand.

What a Patinkin live show looks like has been described by fans and critics as a blend of medleys, covers by artists ranging from Randy Newman to Queen, and a chain of Sondheim-era standards, all framed by intimate storytelling. Set List FM notes Patinkin’s May performance in Kalamazoo included pieces like “Dayton, Ohio — 1903” (a Randy Newman cover), “Bein’ Green,” and a closing run of classics such as “Over the Rainbow,” along with crowd-pleasing intros and patter that trace personal memories and shared human experiences. Maryland Theatre Guide praised a January 2023 stop as “a night of song and story” that evoked nostalgia and the emotional arc of life.

Patinkin’s collaboration with Adam Ben-David on piano places a high-profile Broadway pairing at the wheel. Ben-David is a Broadway veteran whose conducting and music-directing credits span The Book of Mormon, Spring Awakening, High Fidelity, Jersey Boys and Wicked, among other hits on the Great White Way. His presence suggests a tightly coordinated, nimble musical backdrop for Patinkin’s expansive repertoire and storytelling style.

In addition to touring, Patinkin has ongoing screen credits and projections into film, with IMDb listing two projects in the works: November 1963, a project about the events surrounding the assassination of a president, featuring a high-profile ensemble; and The Painted Bride, which centers on a character balancing daytime family duties and a nighttime project, with a notable ensemble cast. Patinkin and his wife, Kathryn Grody, maintain a strong presence offstage as well, frequently sharing music, life and family moments on social media.

Beyond Patinkin’s tour, the 2026 cultural calendar includes other notable live acts. The entertainment landscape that year features appearances by Bill Murray, Steve Martin with Martin Short, Patti LuPone, Cary Elwes and John Waters, as well as a revived wave of ’80s nostalgia with Corey Feldman and Kerri Green presenting The Goonies at various venues. The reports compiling these tours come from NY Post’s live-events team, led by Matt Levy, who covers announcements, venue drops, and pricing trends across the circuit.

Patinkin’s 2026 itinerary comes as ticketing platforms warn that deals can expire and prices are subject to change. Prospective concertgoers are encouraged to monitor legitimate outlets for the latest price points and seat availability as the tour confirmed dates approach.

Source: New York Post