Napoleon Dynamite, Pedro and Uncle Rico are rolling into Milwaukee tonight. Jon Heder, Efren Ramirez and Jon Gries are set to appear live at The Pabst Theatre for a full screening of the 2004 cult classic followed by an interactive stage show built around Q&A, comedy improv, a game show and plenty of audience participation.
The stop is part of a tour marketed as a “20th anniversary” celebration by Pabst Theater Group, though the November 6, 2026 event comes roughly 22 years after Napoleon Dynamite first hit theaters in 2004. Heder returns as the title character, Jon Gries plays football-tape-obsessed Uncle Rico, and Efren Ramirez reprises his role as the quietly confident Pedro, per the venue's event listing. The show is pitched as suitable for the whole family, blending the movie screening with what the Pabst describes as a “wild and hysterical” mix of comedy, games and crowd involvement.
What Milwaukee Audiences Can Expect Onstage
Fans hoping for more than a seat and a screen have reason to get excited. Ahead of a stop on the same tour in Nashua, New Hampshire, Jon Gries told the Union Leader, “We include the audience. We do scene reenactments and have little games that we play with people.” The Nashua show was set to pair the film with an interactive Q&A, games and scene reenactments onstage with the cast.
Efren Ramirez, speaking to the same outlet, said fans have come prepared with their own gear for the bit. “They're bringing cakes, piñatas, footballs and nunchucks,” he said, referencing props tied directly to memorable moments from the film. The Union Leader's report also noted that Heder, Ramirez and Gries have been taking the live show on the road together, turning a one-off reunion idea into a touring act that has now made its way to Wisconsin.
Meet-and-Greet and Ticket Details
Beyond the stage antics, the Milwaukee listing advertises a chance to meet Heder, Ramirez and Gries in person, including a photo opportunity, according to the Pabst Theater Group's event page. Tickets for the Milwaukee show were also up for grabs ahead of time: 105.5 Triple M ran an online giveaway, according to Audacy, accepting entries from October 19 through October 25. Five winners were set to be randomly selected to receive two tickets each to the show, with the prize valued at roughly $91 and provided courtesy of Pabst Theater Group, per the contest terms.
The event is scheduled for tonight, running from 7 to 9 p.m. at The Pabst Theatre, located at 144 E. Wells St., with tickets priced at $48.34, according to Urban Milwaukee. The listing also notes a lighthearted requirement for attendees: BYOT, or bring your own tots — a nod to the film's famous dinner-table demand that should feel right at home for longtime fans filing into the historic downtown venue.
