Hank Azaria says he has never been to Milwaukee, but that is about to change in a very public way. The actor is slated to bring Hank Azaria & The EZ Street Band, a theatrical Bruce Springsteen celebration, to Summerfest during the festival’s second weekend on Saturday, June 27. Azaria has framed the project as a benefit, with net ticket proceeds going to his Four Through Nine Foundation, which supports education, recovery and other causes.
In an interview with WTMJ, Azaria said he had never visited Milwaukee. The station’s piece also referenced his long run on The Simpsons. Azaria has been a principal voice actor on the show since its early years, according to Wikipedia.
Summerfest Slot And What Is Booked
Summerfest’s official schedule lists Hank Azaria & The EZ Street Band on the Uline Warehouse stage for Saturday, June 27. According to Summerfest, the festival runs across three weekends and places artists on multiple stages at Henry Maier Festival Park.
Band, Guests And The Charity Angle
Azaria funnels concert proceeds to the Four Through Nine Foundation, which he told Chronogram has been a focus of his giving for roughly 30 years. A USA TODAY profile (reprinted on AOL) also notes that longtime E Street Band drummer Max Weinberg has sat in with the EZ Street Band, and press materials say net ticket revenue from the shows benefits Azaria’s foundation.
Why Milwaukee Fans Might Care
Summerfest is the country’s largest music festival and routinely draws national headliners alongside local acts, making the Uline Warehouse a draw for late-night and nostalgic sets. Local outlets that compiled the lineup, including WISN, put Azaria among weekend two performers, a slot that often brings diverse crowds to the lakefront.
For Milwaukee concertgoers, the show is a rare chance to see a crossover actor step fully into a musical persona while supporting local-minded causes. Fans can check official festival listings for ticketing and set times as the date approaches.
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