Boys & Girls Clubs of Dane County All White Party Returns June 27 With Celebrity Lineup and Purpose Bigger Than the Party

The biggest summer event in Madison is back, and this year the Boys & Girls Clubs of Dane County is taking things to another level.

During an interview on 93.1 JAMZ with DJ Fusion, Boys & Girls Clubs of Dane County CEO Michael Johnson announced the return of the annual All White Party happening June 27 at the Orpheum Theater in downtown Madison. While tables are officially sold out, individual tickets are still available for just $75.

And this year’s celebrity lineup is massive.

“We’re expecting somewhere between 2,500 to 3,000 people,” Johnson said during the interview. “We got an all star lineup.”

Headliners currently announced include legendary comedian and former Tonight Show host Jay Leno, who will perform a 30 minute comedy set, along with actor and singer Tyrese Gibson, who is expected to perform music and participate in VIP experiences throughout the weekend.

The event will also feature appearances from Woody McClain, best known for portraying Bobby Brown, hip hop legends Crucial Conflict, Do or Die, rapper Benzino, and actor Jamal Woolard, known for portraying The Notorious B.I.G.

Johnson also teased additional celebrity announcements still to come, including a well known R&B group planned for the Sunday brunch experience.

But for Johnson, the event is about much more than celebrity appearances and photo opportunities.

“At the end of the day, we got to raise a half a million dollars for our young people,” Johnson explained.

Funds raised from the All White Party directly support several life changing programs operated by the Boys & Girls Clubs of Dane County, including what Johnson says is one of the largest college preparatory programs in Wisconsin. The organization currently employs full time staff inside Madison schools helping students graduate and continue into college.

“Just on Thursday, 331 of my kids, we had a college signing day,” Johnson shared proudly. “We announced all the different colleges and universities that they’re going to.”

The organization also supports daily meal programs for youth, early childhood education, and the nationally recognized workforce development center that teaches students skilled trades including plumbing, carpentry, and electrical work.

Johnson highlighted success stories already coming from those investments, including students securing family sustaining careers and graduating debt free from college programs.

“This is about raising money for young people,” Johnson said. “But the other component is you don’t see a lot of Black talent that come to Madison. So I want to show this city that you can bring in Black entertainers, and you can do amazing things, and you can raise money.”

The All White Party has grown into one of Madison’s most talked about annual events, drawing attendees from across Wisconsin and neighboring states. Johnson says approximately 20 percent of ticket buyers this year are traveling from out of state, helping transform the event into a growing regional attraction.

DJ Fusion praised Johnson’s commitment to both culture and community during the interview.

“The Boys and Girls Club has always been an important organization nationwide, but especially here in Madison and Dane County,” Fusion said. “Under your leadership they’ve been able to do amazing things.”

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Dane County All White Party takes place June 27 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Orpheum Theater on State Street in Madison. Tables are sold out, but individual tickets remain available for $75.

For tickets and full event details visit bgcdc.org/whiteparty.

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