Arts & Living

Arts & Living / 2244765

The Ultimate Queen Celebration

icon 2 Photos
Mig Ayesa is a vocalist in The Ultimate Queen Celebration coming to The Suffolk on May 9. COURTESY THE SUFFOLK

Mig Ayesa is a vocalist in The Ultimate Queen Celebration coming to The Suffolk on May 9. COURTESY THE SUFFOLK

Vocalist Yvan Pendault of The Ultimate Queen Celebration which comes to The Suffolk on May 9. COURTESY THE SUFFOLK

Vocalist Yvan Pendault of The Ultimate Queen Celebration which comes to The Suffolk on May 9. COURTESY THE SUFFOLK

authorStaff Writer on Apr 18, 2024

The Suffolk welcomes back The Ultimate Queen Celebration on Thursday, May 9, at 8 p.m., this time featuring not one, but two vocalists endorsed by original members of Queen – Brian May and Roger Taylor.

Performing in some of the most prestigious venues worldwide, The Ultimate Queen Celebration is the only tribute to legendary rock band Queen of its kind. UQC breathes new life into Queen's greatest hits such as, "Radio Gaga," "Tie Your Mother Down," "Fat Bottomed Girls," "Killer Queen," "Somebody to Love," "Bohemian Rhapsody" and so many more.

Leaving the half microphone stands and fake mustaches behind, lead vocalists Yvan Pendault and Mig Ayesa pay tribute to the very sound and excitement that cemented Queen's spot in the history books.

Pendault was discovered by Queen founding members Brian May and Roger Taylor during his time on Canada’s “The Voice” in 2016. He was then offered the leading role in the Toronto production of “We Will Rock You” and was later cast in the first North American tour of “Queen Extravaganza.” Ayesa has starred in “Rock of Ages” on Broadway and “We Will Rock You” on the West End as well as three international tours. He has also toured with “Queen Symphonic Spectacular,” which even sold out the Sydney Opera House.

These vocalists are backed by some of the finest musicians on the scene who have performed with the likes of Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Rock of Ages, Cher and others – most recently added to the roster is Jules Radino, the drummer for Blue Oyster Cult since 2004.

Tickets for The Ultimate Queen Celebration are $45 to $75 at thesuffolk.org. The Suffolk is at 118 East Main Street in Riverhead.

You May Also Like:

At the Galleries for November 20, 2025

Montauk The Lucore Art, 87 South Euclid Avenue in Montauk, is showing “Moment of Motion,” ... 19 Nov 2025 by Staff Writer

'Faces of the Stony Shore,' A Portraiture Exhibit by Rebekah Phoenix Wise, Opens Monday at Ma's House

In 2021, soon after becoming the communication director for the Shinnecock Nation, Rebekah Phoenix Wise ... by Hope Hamilton

Family Cheer by Day, Dark Humor by Night at The Suffolk’s Holiday Movies

The Suffolk is ushering in the holiday season with a pair of Christmas‑movie screenings on ... by Staff Writer

Round and About for November 20, 2025

Music & Nightlife Mysteries, Deceptions and Illusions Allan Zola Kronzek, a sleight-of-hand artist, will perform ... 18 Nov 2025 by Staff Writer

Eugenics Casts Its Long Shadow Over Long Island

Most of us know that eugenics, the pseudoscience designed to “improve” the human race, might ... 17 Nov 2025 by Joseph Finora

Jazz Night: Live to Radio at the Masonic Temple

An evening of world-class live jazz will take place at the historic Masonic Temple in Sag Harbor on Friday, November 21, at 7 p.m. The performance will be recorded for future broadcast on WLIW-FM, an NPR affiliate. The event will feature pianist and composer Steve Sandberg, bassist Pete Swanson and tenor saxophonist Ken Fowser, with Claes Brondal on drums and serving as master of ceremonies. Sandberg is known for his fusion of jazz and world music traditions, bringing rhythmic complexity and harmonic depth to his performances. Swanson, a veteran of New York’s improvised music scene, bridges straight-ahead and avant-garde styles ... by Staff Writer

Peconic Ballet Theatre Presents ‘The Nutcracker’ at WHBPAC

Clara’s Nutcracker doll will transform into a prince who leads her through a snow-covered forest and into the Land of Sweets in Peconic Ballet Theatre’s production of “The Nutcracker.” The performance features the Sugar Plum Fairy and other classic characters from the traditional holiday ballet. Performances will take place at the Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center on Saturday, December 13, at noon and 5 p.m., and on Sunday, December 14, at noon and 5 p.m. Tickets are available at whbpac.org. Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center is located at 76 Main Street, Westhampton Beach. by Staff Writer

Jennifer Cella Performs 'Absolute Adele' at The Suffolk

The Suffolk presents “Absolute Adele” with Jennifer Cella on Saturday, November 29, at 8 p.m. ... by Staff Writer

Hamptons Festival of Music Debuts Holiday Salon Orchestra Concerts

This holiday season, the Hamptons Festival of Music presents its salon orchestra for the first time during the holidays, offering a combination of live orchestral music and seasonal poetry readings. On Thursday, December 18, at 6 p.m., the performance will take place at Springs Community Presbyterian Church, 5 Old Stone Highway, East Hampton. On Friday, December 19, at 6 p.m., the concert will be held at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 18 James Lane, East Hampton. The concert will include Torelli’s Concerto Grosso in G minor “Christmas,” Vivaldi’s “Winter” from The Seasons (with soloist Garry Ianco), Corelli’s Concerto Gross in G ... by Staff Writer

‘The Great American Soulbook’ Shakes Up The Suffolk

The Suffolk welcomes back “The Great American Soulbook” on Thursday, December 11, at 8 p.m. ... by Staff Writer