On July 17, 2025, “Weird Al” Yankovic brought his Bigger & Weirder tour to the Saratoga Performing Arts Center, with Puddles Pity Party in tow as support.

Review and Photos by Derek Java for NYS Music

“Weird Al” Yankovic at SPAC (July 17, 2025) – photo by Derek Java for NYS Music

After getting underway, “Weird Al” paused to let the crowd know that they were “contractually obligated” to give a PowerPoint presentation. They launched into “Mission Statement,” poking fun at corporate culture and apropos to the times. 

– Derek Java for NYS Music

Photos of “Weird Al” Yankovic by Kylie Spinelli for 518scene.com

“Weird Al” Yankovic at SPAC (July 17, 2025) – photo by Kylie Spinelli for 518scene.com

Photos of Puddles Pity Party by Kylie Spinelli for 518scene.com

Puddles Pity Party at SPAC (July 17, 2025) – photo by Kylie Spinelli for 518scene.com

Review and Photos by Erin Harkes for Metroland Now

The only distraction was a young girl at the end of my row, standing and dancing just as enthusiastically as I was. She looked to be around nine years old, though I’m really just speculating because it fits my narrative perfectly. So I wasn’t the only one dancing the whole time, but her small stature likely kept the performers from seeing her from the stage.

I saw her. Dare To Be Stupid, little girl.

– Erin Harkes for Metroland Now