BB's Stage Door Canteen

08/12/2026

A big congratulations to our Stage Door Idol 2026, Sophia Parigi! 🥳 Sophia takes home the win after 8 years of competing in Stage Door Idol. It just goes to show what happens when you never give up on your dreams!

If you want to see Sophia perform again, you can catch her singing with our Victory Swing Orchestra this Saturday night (8/15) at Dine & Dance!
https://www.nationalww2museum.org/programs/dine-dance-victory-swing-orchestra-26-27

Thank you all so much for making the 15th year of Stage Door Idol so special. We can't wait for season 16!

📸: Alan Smason/Cresent City Jewish News

08/10/2026

Take a look at our amazing 6 finalists for the 2026 Stage Door Idol competition!

Catherine Comardelle- Stormy Weather
Gabriela Michaela- When That Man is Dead & Gone
Brad Preddy- Mona Lisa
Sasha Durta- Stardust
Alix Paige- Blues in the Night
Sophia Paragi- My Ideal

Join us tomorrow night (8/11) to see who will take home the title of Stage Door Idol & the $2,000 grand prize!
Doors open at 5:30pm & the show starts at 6pm.

See you there! You can purchase tickets online or at the door tomorrow.
https://www.nationalww2museum.org/events-programs/events/135774-stage-door-idol-2026-finals

08/03/2026

If you are looking for some top-notch entertainment, then look no further! BB's Stage Door Canteen has TWO wonderful events happening next week!

-Tuesday, August 11th- Stage Door Idol finals! Join us at 6pm to see who will take home the title & $2,000 grand prize!
https://www.nationalww2museum.org/events-programs/events/135774-stage-door-idol-2026-finals

-Saturday, August 15th- Dine & Dance, Swingin' in the Tropics! Come hungry and in your dancing shoes because you'll enjoy a delicious 3 course meal & then dance the night away with our amazing Victory Swing Orchestra!
https://www.nationalww2museum.org/events-programs/events/dine-dance-swingin-tropics

See you there! 🎙️

The National WWII Museum's own Victory Swing Orchestra celebrates the great big bands of the WWII era.

07/30/2026

Surprise! Meet our Stage Door Idol "wild card" winner, Sophia Paragi! She will be joining our other 5 finalists on Tuesday, August 11th. 🥳

Make sure to get your tickets to see who will take home the title of Stage Door Idol 2026!
https://www.nationalww2museum.org/events-programs/events/135774-stage-door-idol-2026-finals

07/29/2026

Congratulations to our week 4 winner, Alix Paige! 🥳 (Featuring her sweet daughter.) Alix becomes our 5th finalist that will compete for the title of Stage Door Idol 2026 on Tuesday, August 11th!

Stay tuned to see who will be our "wild card" winner to become the 6th finalist!

07/27/2026

Join us tomorrow (7/28) for our 4th preliminary round of Stage Door Idol!

Here is a list of our incredible contestants:
1. Emily Songy
2. Galatia Jones
3. Jude Blue
4. Alix Loomis
5. Marco Savvy
6. Ella Grace Francis
7. Taylor Witherspoon
8. Michelle McElree
9. Betsy Propane
10. Mosaic Quartet

Plus, we have the amazing AJ Allegra, Anais St. John, & Amanda Zirkenbach as our guest judges!

Please come out and support these performers as they compete for a spot in the finals on Tuesday, August 11th.

Doors open at 5:30pm & the show starts at 6pm!

Join us at BB's Stage Door Canteen as singers vie to become the next Stage Door Idol!

07/22/2026

Congratulations to our week 3 winner- Sasha Durta! 🥳 Sasha will join Catherine, Brad, & Gabriela in the finals on Tuesday, August 11th!

Join us next week, July 28th for another wonderful round of Stage Door Idol!
https://www.nationalww2museum.org/events-programs/events/135772-stage-door-idol-2026-preliminary-round-4

07/20/2026

Tomorrow (7/21) is our 3rd round of Stage Door Idol!

Here is a list of our incredible contestants:
1. Donovan Lawson
2. Benjamin Adams
3. Grace Beard
4. Evangeline Bradshaw
5. Lisey Perez
6. Kristen Ragus
7. Sasha Durta
8. Kevin McCormack
9. Stevie Cavalier

Plus, we have the amazing Banu Gibson, Donald Jones-Bordenave, & Flo Presti as our guest judges!

Please come out and support these performers as they compete for a spot in the finals on Tuesday, August 11th.

Doors open at 5:30pm & the show starts at 6pm!
Tickets here: https://www.nationalww2museum.org/events-programs/events/135771-stage-door-idol-2026-preliminary-round-3