March 2023
$10 Silent Film Comedy Night – The Duchess of Buffalo (1926)
The storyline is loosely-based on Buffalo candy-maker August Merckens' opera-singer daughter Baroness Platon Von Wrangel, who married the Russian leader in the fight for restoration of the Russian monarchy. Live accompaniment provided by Chicagoland’s premiere organist Jay Warren!
Silent Film Society Members Appreciation night! All members and their guests get in free, compliments of the Silent Film Society. ...
7th Heaven with Special Guest Exit 147
7th heaven is an experience you just have to see and hear! 7th heaven has charted #1 on the Midwest Billboard Charts three times. “Beautiful Life”, “This Is Where The Party’s At”, Stoplight”, "Better This Way" and "Sing". 7th Heaven is also known for the famous "30 Songs in 30 Minutes" medley of songs from the 70's and 80's!
Exit 147 covers all of the best music from past performances as well as new current radio favorites: 5 Seconds of Summer • Billy Idol & Miley Cyrus • Blink 182 • Jimmy Eat World • U2 • The Killers • Rascal Flatts • Big & Rich • Kid Rock • Blake Shelton • Styx • Bon Jovi • The Black Crowes • Journey • Rob Thomas • Hot Chelle Rae • Jonas Brothers • Kelly Clarkson • Green Day • Paramore • Fountains of Wayne • Bowling for Soup • MGK & Halsey • Neon Trees • Carrie Underwood • Shania Twain • Miley Cyrus • Queen • Maneskin • Evanescence • Heart • Radiohead • ...
Santos Tequila Nite with Bad Motor Scooter - Tribute to Sammy Hagar with special guest Bad Reputation - All-Female Tribute to Joan Jett
Bad Motor Scooter is the Midwest's #1 Tribute to the music of Montrose, Van Halen and Sammy Hagar - with exciting live performances. Bad Motor Scooter recreates all the great Sammy Hagar Classics from Montrose to his solo career with other great hard rock hits. "I Can't Drive 55", "Right Now", "Rock Candy", "Finish What You Started", and MORE!
The Bad Reputation is an ALL-FEMALE tribute band to Joan Jett and the Blackhearts. Founding member and lead singer, Loretta Remington, captivates audiences with her uncanny ability to capture the looks and sound of Joan Jett, bringing the ultimate Joan Jett experience. Being a part of the Chicago music scene for years, the band members will charm the audience with their experience and talent, creating a family-friendly show–full of power, fun and energy! ...
TUSK – A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac
Tusk, The Ultimate Fleetwood Mac Tribute, is the #1 Tribute to Fleetwood Mac in the world, bar none. No wigs, no backing tracks, no gimmicks, just five musicians recreating the music of Fleetwood Mac to perfection including all your favorites like "Go Your Own Way," "Don't Stop," " Rhiannon," and so many more!
The five seasoned, well-respected musicians comprising TUSK have been making music together in various combinations and styles, in original outfits and in cover bands, for over twenty-five years. It seemed only fitting that they should come together to form the Ultimate Fleetwood Mac Tribute, and pay homage to a group that dominated the charts during the band members' formative years. Fronted by solo artists Kathy Phillips (vocals) and Scott McDonald (guitar, vocals), and supported by veteran musicians Kim Williams (keys, vocals), Randy Artiglere (bass) and Tom Nelson (drums), TUSK takes its audience members on a sweet ride down memory lane. ...
Classic Rock Experience – The Nation’s Top Classic Rock Show
A classic Rock ‘N Roll Show…performed note to note with album perfection…the way you remember!
Inspired by 70’s Arena Rock Legends Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, Deep Purple, Boston, Styx and other over the top classic icons…The Classic Rock Experience combines ALL of those live theatrical aspects into an audio & visual production to present an epic 70’s rock concert recreation performing only the greatest classic rock musical anthems of the 70s! ...
April 2023
Pizza with the Easter Bunny
Join us for our FIRST Pizza with the Easter Bunny in Des Pizza, located inside the Des Plaines Theatre!
12:00PM to 2:00PM
$17.50 (ages 3 and up)
A visit with the Easter Bunny - photos encouraged,
All you can eat Pizza,
Soda,
AND Popcorn ...
Bourbon ‘N Brass Speakeasy – Magic & Mischief Appetizer Buffet & Show with Mark & John
Join us in our Speakeasy for an evening of Magic, Mischief and FUN!!! This special night also includes an appetizer buffet included in the ticket price! Appetizer buffet replenished from 7PM - 8P, and includes: Variety of Pizzas, Mini Meatballs, Pulled Pork Sliders, and Veggie Platter. Cash bar available. Show begins at 8PM.
Mark & John (John & Mark) have joined forces to create a magical experience you will not soon forget! Don't miss their crazy, fun filled show! After the show, stick around as John and Mark perform some close-up magic right at your table. Mark has been amazing audiences with his mind-blowing magic for over 25 years! Mark was a recent FOOLER on Penn & Teller's FOOL US TV show! John Jurney is well respected in the magic community for his unique and original magic creations. They are used by magicians all over the world! ...
Brass From The Past featuring the hits of Stevie Wonder with special guests The Mosquitos
Brass from The Past, A Tribute to the legends of rock and soul music, features the hits of Stevie Wonder! Brass From The Past will take the audience on a musical journey from late 60's into the early 80's... touching on a few 90's and 2000's to end the show. The band offers an unstoppable 6-piece horn section, tight 4-piece rhythm section, and 4 powerful singers who command the stage. This is no ordinary band! ...
Chubby Checker Dance Party
This guy is AMAZING! His show is an historic throwback to the origin of Rock and Roll with EVERY song being a classic!! Then, the place goes up for grabs when he performs one of the most iconic songs AND dances in history! 2020 marked the 60th Anniversary of the release of "The Twist" Chubby will amaze you with his music & his moves while you follow along as the DANCE FLOOR WILL BE OPEN! A Rock and Roll piece of history! ...
Fairytales on Ice – Beauty and the Beast
Where fairy tales and ice collide! Fairy Tales On Ice features all new original soundtracks, custom extravagant costumes, over the top set pieces, and world-champion skaters, cirque performers, and LIVE singers on ice! A Broadway Meets An Ice Show extravaganza! ...
Bourbon ‘N Brass Comedy Night, Speakeasy Style featuring Jeanie Doogan
It's Comedy Night, Speakeasy Style in Bourbon 'N Brass! Join us for lite bites, drinks and lots of laughs with Comedian Jeanie Doogan.
Jeanie started her career at the tender age of five when she quickly learned that as the youngest of eight children she needed a hook if she ever wanted to be fed, bathed, or have her existence acknowledged in any way. Failing miserably at tap dancing, Irish dancing, gymnastics, and academics, she carved out her comedy niche with kick-ass knock-knock jokes and soon rose to fame at the family dinner table with such classics as: “knock-knock.” “knock-knock.” “knock-knock! Open the door! You left me outside again!” Since her kitchen table debut, Jeanie has entertained audiences at colleges, casinos, and corporate events, and is a regular at venues such as Zanies Comedy Clubs, The Laugh Factory, and The Comedy Bar. She was highlighted in Chicago Parents’ Magazine’s Four of Chicago’s Funniest: Stand Up Parents, and was featured on Team CoCo’s House All Star Showcase, and Nick Jr.’s Moms’ Night Out debut stand up special.
Jeanie has set herself apart with her quick observations and no-apology take on teaching, parenthood, and American culture. Her sharp wit draws on her experiences growing up on the South side of Chicago and 20 years as a public-school teacher to deliver comedy that reaches audiences of all walks of life. ...
Muddy Waters 110th Birthday Blues Jam
A night of the Blues celebrating Muddy Waters on his 110th Birthday. Muddy Waters or Mud Morganfield? It’s almost impossible to tell. Of course, nothing would please Mud more than hearing people say he sounds just like his late father “Muddy Waters”. Joining Mud will be Bob Stoger, John Primer, and Rick Kreher. Bob Stoger, 93 years young, has played with EVERY major Blues artist in Chicago. John Primer and Rick Kreher were in Muddy Water's band for 4 years before Muddy's passing. An historic show that can't be missed! ...
Pink Floyd Nite with Echoes of Pompeii
50th Anniversary of One of the Greatest Albums in History...Pink Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon...Echoes of Pompei performing the album-IN IT'S ENTIRETY! Plus all the hits! ...
Bourbon ‘N Brass Speakeasy – Magic & Mischief with The Great Boutelle
Join us for an evening of Magic & Mischief with The Great Boutelli! Performing over 30 years…Seen on WGN Morning News…and a recurring guest with Mancow! The Great Boutelli has been a favorite of ours for years!
Entertainment Fee = $10 ...
The Great Pretenders – A Tribute to The Pretenders
THE GREAT PRETENDERS – All-Star Tribute to THE PRETENDERS features SUZANNE CROSS, singer extraordinaire from the legendary Chicago group Deacon Blues. When you experience Suzanne performing
Pretenders material, she becomes Chrissie Hynde. Their voices are one and the same – identical. You’ll get “goosebumps on your goosebumps” hearing THE GREAT PRETENDERS live; additionally featuring Steven Kikoen (Deacon Blues, Abbey Road, Big Suit, WKLP, Prognosis, Lotus Kings) on 6 and 12-string guitar and vocals; Chris Siebold (Kick The Cat, Psycles, Prognosis) on lap steel guitar, guitar, and vocals; Shawn Sommer (Abbey Road, Maggie Speaks) on bass and vocals; Ben Lewis (Ben Lewis Trio, Gary Sinise & The Lt. Dan Band, WKLP, Deacon Blues, Big Suit) on keyboards, and Greg Fundis (Fareed Haque, Led Zeppelin 2, Deacon Blues) on drums. So Stop Your Sobbing and get Back On The Chain Gang because you’ll be the Talk Of The Town as you Show Me your Brass In Pocket. The Message of Love is I’ll Stand By You. ...
Asleep At The Wheel with Special Guest Chris Karabas Band
All on stage together, all night long. These 3 artists will take you through ALL forms of Country and Western music playing their hits as well as special songs from the past for a non-stop evening of fun. Asleep At The Wheel has been part of the American roots music landscape for more than 50 years. Although the band got its start on a farm in Paw Paw, West Virginia, Asleep At The Wheel became a cornerstone of the Austin, Texas scene upon its arrival in 1973. Inspired by western swing and honky-tonk country, the band has accrued 10 Grammy Awards. Ray Benson carries the band back onto the road, where they’ve remained a staple for five decades. ...
Ronnie B Elvis with Jeff Rutter of The Cryan’ Shames and his Scramble Band
Ronnie B. Elvis - Tribute Artist of the Year, Josie Music Awards 2020 & 2021 winner and 2022 nominee, singing your Elvis favorites! Tickets are just $15!
Listen to the incredible lineup that will be backing up Ronnie B Elvis...Jeff Rutter's "Scramble Band" made up of members of The Cryan Shames, The Buckinghams, a member of The Chicago Experience and Mike Bruccoleri of Good Clean Fun. Back up singers include Debra Banckaert and Traci Bruccoleri of Good Clean Fun! ...
Pre-Show Meet & Greet Upgrade: The Joe Perry Project
Joe Perry Meet & Greet Package
Package Includes:
Photo Meet & Greet with Joe Perry
Bring One Item to Be Signed
Early Merch Shopping
VIP Laminate
Does NOT include admission to concert. Must have concert ticket to attend Meet & Greet ...
The Joe Perry Project
As co-founding member, principal songwriter, electrifying lead guitarist and co-producer of Aerosmith–America’s Greatest Rock & Roll Band–JOE PERRY has achieved permanent iconic stature in the pantheon of rock. He has helped to drive his band, over the course of three decades, to sales of more than 150 million albums, critical acclaim, four Grammy Awards (one of which includes the guitar-based instrumental “Boogie Man”) and induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. JOE PERRY’s work with Aerosmith has resulted in an unending array of accolades and honors. Beyond their Grammy Awards and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction, other key milestones over the past 35 years include: 12 MTV Video Awards; two People’s Choice Awards; six Billboard Music Awards; eight American Music Awards; 23 Boston Music Awards; and an Academy Award nomination for Best Song, “I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing” (from the soundtrack to Armageddon). ...
The Rush Tribute Project Special Salute to Rush
This band has performed all over the world re-creating a RUSH concert experience like none other! Using vintage instruments and clothing, The RUSH Tribute Project truly captures the look and the unique sound both vocally and instrumentally that takes fans through a forty-year career journey. There will also be a special salute to RUSH icon and drummer, the late Neil Peart. “Fly By Night”, “Spirit of Radio”, “Closer To The Heart”, “Working Man”…you will experience them all! ...
Concert for Jimmy Zito – ROCKIN’ THE HOUSE FOR ST. JUDE!
ROCKIN' THE HOUSE FOR ST. JUDE!
A Little Bit Country & A Little Bit Rock ‘n Roll!
Join us at The Des Plaines Theatre for our annual St. Jude Fundraiser where we will be ROCKIN’ THE HOUSE FOR ST. JUDE!
Each year my husband Nick Psyhogios and I, along with Onesti Entertainment, produce a benefit concert for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and they include the top local entertainers! This year, their friends Josie Passantino-Boone and Tinamarie Passantino of the The Josie Music Awards based in Nashville will join us as co-hosts. The JMA’s are the largest independent award show internationally, and held at The Grand Ole Opry. They will be bringing some great Nashville stars to the Des Plaines Theatre for this show!
We will not only be ROCKIN’ THE HOUSE FOR ST. JUDE…but it will be “A Little Bit Country and A Little Bit Rock ‘n Roll" as THE CHICAGO HITMEN will also take the stage! Nick Psyhogios leads this group of a dozen musicians playing all your rock and roll hits!”
GET READY FOR SOME FUN on Sunday, April 23, 2023 Y'all!!” ...
$10 Silent Film Comedy Night – Twinkletoes (1926)
"Twinkletoes" Minasi wants to be a great dancer like her deceased mother. Twink meets Chuck Lightfoot, a noted prizefighter, who falls in love with her at first sight. She tries to avoid falling in love with Chuck, whose wife, Cissie, is a drunken harridan and more than a little bit spiteful. Meanwhile, Twink has secured a job in a singing-dancing act in a Limehouse theater, under the auspices of Roseleaf, who has more than just a protective interest in the girl. The jealous Cissie discovers that Twink's sign-painting father also has a night job as a burglar, and she turns him into the police. While a big success dancing on the stage, the arrest of her father has left her somewhat down in the dumps, and she decides to toss herself into the Thames. Possibly, the now-free Chuck, since Cissie has been killed in an accident, might come along and rescue her.
Live accompaniment provided by Chicagoland’s premiere organist Jay Warren! ...
Girls Night: The Musical
GIRLS NIGHT! The Musical has been thrilling audiences and earning rave reviews since its sensational Off-Broadway debut. This touching and hilarious “tell-it-like-it-is” musical takes audiences on a journey into the lives of a group of female friends. Audience members can’t help but laugh, cry and sing and dance. Follow five friends as they visit their past, celebrate their present, and look to the future on a wild and hilarious night out … and you’ll recognize yourself in each of them! Described as “Desperate Housewives meets Mamma Mia” (Applause Magazine); and “As funny and outrageous as Sex and the City!” (The Advocate). GIRLS NIGHT! The Musical is bursting with energy and packed with hits “Lady Marmalade,” “It’s Raining Men,” “Man I Feel Like A Woman,” “I Will Survive” and more. Does contain some adult material and is suggested for ages 13 and older. ...
BoDeans
Long known as one of the best live acts in the business, The BoDeans continue to tour year round and continue to deliver amazing, high-energy performances.
Chart topping songs like “Fadeaway”, “Only Love”, and “Dreams” won them Rolling Stone‘s readers poll for Best New American Band in 1987, and they were part of a small contingent of bands that inspired a new radio format known as Adult Alternative Album Rock. Their reputation for delivering a dynamic live show garnered support slots with U2/"Joshua Tree" Tour, Bob Dylan, Paul Simon, Tom Petty, George Thorogood, The Pretenders, David Bowie, and appearances at Farm Aid, Summerfest, and ACL, among others. They’ve been featured on SNL, Letterman, Today, Imus, CNN, ESPN, and many more.
In the nearly 30 years that followed, the band released several albums which embody multiple more songs played heavily at radio, in TV shows, and movies, and defined a sound that a generation embraced–songs like “Good Things”, “You Don’t Get Much”, “Idaho”, “If It Makes You”, “Closer to Free”, “Stay”, “American”, and “All the World”, which was recently featured on CMT. ...
The Sixties Show – Bell Bottom Bash
The Sixties Show is The Greatest 1960’s Musical Re-Creation Show on Earth. The band features former band members of The Who, Bob Dylan, and NBC TV’s Saturday Night Live band. In addition to the concert experience, the show is a multi-media, high energy, full-scale production that is powerfully dramatized by a combination of time travel special effects, narration, 60s audio and newsreel footage, and a terrific light show! Set list includes hits from The Who, Tom Jones, The Byrds, The Beatles, Harry Nilsson, The Hollies, The Doors, Glen Campbell, Buffalo Springfield, Cream, The Zombies, Peter Paul and Mary, The Rolling Stones, The Rascals. CCR, The Monkees, Simon and Garfunkle, BJ Thomas, The Bee Gees, The 'Lovin Spoonful and others. ...
Ocean’s Rat Pack with Bill Serritella & Elliot Wimbush and guest Jack D’Amico
An evening with the Rat Pack featuring Tony Ocean, Bill Serritella, Elliot Winbush and Jack D'Amico. These very talented local artists have been entertaining audiences for years - true fan favorites - bringing the hits of Sinatra, Davis Jr., and Martin! ...
Umberto Tozzi
Umberto Tozzi is one of Italy's biggest stars, selling over 70 million records. His biggest songs are "Ti Amo" and "Gloria". ...
May 2023
A Bombastic Celebration of Arena Rock with Hairball
Hairball is a Rock & Roll experience you won’t forget. A band puts on a concert – Hairball puts on an event! The lights, sound, video screens, smoke, fire, blood, bombs, confetti, spiders, snakes & monsters (oh my) and the screaming hoards of rabid Hairball fans create an event – an event that hits you so hard, it’ll take a few days to recover! Rock & Roll will NEVER die!!! ...
VIP Sound Check and Meet & Greet – Air Supply – The Lost In Love Experience
Package Includes:
Photo Meet & Greet with Air Supply
Attend Sound Check
Collectible VIP Laminate
CONCERT TICKET NOT INCLUDED WITH VIP UPGRADE. Must have concert ticket to purchase meet & greet. ...
Air Supply – The Lost In Love Experience
Air Supply are an Australian soft rock duo, consisting of English-born co-lead vocalist and guitarist Graham Russell and co-lead vocalist Russell Hitchcock. They had a succession of hits worldwide including "Lost In Love," "All Out Of Love," "Every Woman In The World," "The One That You Love," "Here I Am," "Sweet Dreams," "Even the Nights Are Better," and "Making Love Out of Nothing at All". The Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) inducted Air Supply into their Hall of Fame on 1 December 2013. ...
The Phil Collins Experience
Since 2018, The Phil Collins Experience has been wowing audiences at festivals, theaters, and private events nationwide. Immerse yourself in the world of Phil Collins and Genesis with their greatest hits like Sussudio, In the Air Tonight, That's All, Invisible Touch, Abacab, and many more!
Our British-born and raised frontman will make you forget that he's not Phil! Terry Adams Jr brings the look, the sound, the emotion, and the energy - the true feel of Phil Collins! Backed by his world-class 12-piece band complete with sensational brass section and backup singers. Terry Adams Jr is a world-class drummer that plays the drums left-handed just like Phil himself for the true experience. This show is not to be missed! ...
YES Epics & Classics performed by Jon Anderson and The Band Geeks
Legendary YES vocalist/songwriter Jon Anderson will be touring with The Band Geeks Spring 2023! The ensemble will be performing classic YES tracks including “And You and I,” “Starship Trooper,” “Heart of the Sunrise” and epic works like “Close To The Edge,” “The Gates of Delirium,” “Awaken” and others!
Jon Anderson is undoubtedly one of the most recognizable voices in music as the lead vocalist and creative force behind YES. Anderson was the author and a major creative influence behind the ground-breaking album “Fragile” as well as the series of epic, complex pieces such as “Awaken,” “Gates of Delirium” and especially “Close to the Edge” which were central to the band's success. Additionally, Anderson co-authored the group's biggest hits, including “I've Seen All Good People,” “Roundabout” and “Owner Of A Lonely Heart.” After 50 years of success in the music business, Jon has worked with many variations of YES, as well as collaborations with Vangelis, Kitaro, Roine Stolt and Jean-Luc Ponty. He has released several critically acclaimed solo albums including “Olias of Sunhillow,” “Song of Seven,” “Animation,” “Three Ships,” “Toltec” and “Survival and Other Stories” and most recently “1000 Hands” to name just a few.
The Band Geeks began as the house band for the Band Geek podcast, an internet show created by Richie Castellano (Blue Öyster Cult). The band gained popularity on YouTube with their incredibly detailed recreations of music by artists like Queen, Toto, Black Sabbath and Yes, which have earned the Band Geeks over 30 million views. ...
Tommy James & The Shondells
A sure sell-out, Tommy James and his Shondells are still rockin’, performing their many timeless hits including the 1966 smash “Hanky Panky” plus "Crystal Blue Persuasion", "Mony Mony", "Crimson and Clover" and more! Tommy also takes the audience down the memory road with stories of career-defining moments. A very special night at The Arcada, now let's make it a sell-out in Des Plaines! ...
RagDolls – The Ultimate All Female Aerosmith Tribute
RagDolls – The Ultimate Aerosmith Tribute is dedicated to recreating Aerosmith’s iconic sound, energy and stage presence with their well-tailored, high voltage live production. Covering all of the recognizable material from Aerosmith’s five decades as one of America’s rock & roll legends, RagDolls deliver blistering true to sound reproductions for fans of both the classic rock period as well as the more recent MTV era hits.
These women of rock pay homage to the Bad Boys from Boston in full regalia, paying special attention to the little details that define a genuine Aerosmith experience. Vocalist Susie Major gets in your face with her Steven Tyler-esque wails and stage antics, while Ali Handal rattles your eardrums on lead guitar with all the grit and bluesy appeal that is Joe Perry.
The band is sure to leave you with the same Aerosmith buzz you’d expect from the real thing – The Screams, The Swagger, The scarves, with a cherry on top… ...
Musical Box: The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway
The greatest rock opera ever created, The Lamb lies down on Broadway, the last collaborative effort between legendary Peter Gabriel and Genesis, is to be revived one last time… The end of an era.
The Musical Box, the only group in the world granted a licence from Peter Gabriel and Genesis, will recreate in its entirety the original 1974-75 performance in painstaking details, right down to the original slide show. One final chance to witness this unique live experience. ...
The Gilmour Project – PInk Floyd’s “The Dark Side Of The Moon”
The Gilmour Project returns in 2023 celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Pink Floyd’s 1973 ‘The Dark Side of The Moon’. There are Pink Floyd tribute bands … and then there is The Gilmour Project. The 5-piece, All-Star ensemble, quickly gained a reputation for flipping the ‘Tribute Band’ script on its head, with exploratory performances of iconic and deep cut Pink Floyd classics, David Gilmour-centric and solo compositions, and pulling other surprise classic rock masterpieces out of their hats. Their version of (David Gilmour ‘discovery’) Kate Bush’s ‘Running Up That Hill’ appeared nightly in their sets, weeks ahead of its ‘Stranger Things’ buoyed resurgence to the top of the charts and worldwide press … making the band appear spookily prescient. Not satisfied with laurel resting, they immediately began adding geographic / historically prerogative selections … Grateful Dead’s ‘Dark Star’ in San Francisco … Patti Smith’s (Van Morrison’s actually) ‘Gloria’ in Detroit … The Band’s ‘The Weight’ in Ontario … The Allman Bros. ‘Jessica’ in Atlanta … Tom Petty’s ‘Breakdown’ in Florida … Santana’s (Peter Green composition) ‘Black Magic Woman’ in Mexico City.
The Gilmour Project is
Jeff Pevar (lead guitar with CSN, David Crosby/CPR, Joe Cocker, Ray Charles, Bette Midler, Blue Floyd, Phil Lesh & Friends, Ricki Lee Jones, Marc Cohn),
Kasim Sulton (bass & vocals with Todd Rundgren’s Utopia, Meatloaf, Blue Oyster Cult, Hall & Oates, Cheap Trick & Joan Jett),
Prairie Prince (co-founder of The Tubes, original drummer with Journey, drums with Todd Rundgren, Blue Floyd, Jefferson Starship, Phil Lesh & Friends, XTC, George Harrison, Chris Isaak, Dick Dale),
Mark Karan (guitar & vocals with Bob Weir, RatDog, The Other Ones, The Airplane Family, Live Dead ’69, Tom Constanten
Scott Guberman keyboard & vocals with Phil Lesh & Friends, Live Dead ’69, Keystone Revisited, Englishtown Project ...
The Doobie Others
There’s no one in the industry today that can recreate the sound and style of the world famous Doobie Brothers (2020 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees!!!) like the Doobie Others can. Seven of Long Island’s top professional musicians have pooled their talents, years of performance experience, and their love of the Doobies to become the very best Doobies tribute show in the country today. Inspired by the Brothers superior song writing, the Doobie Others deliver powerful harmonies and a fun filled high energy performance covering a catalog of Doobies hits spanning both the Johnston and McDonald eras. Yes, the Doobie Others masterfully play them all, from Listen to the Music to What a Fool Believes, from Long Train Running to Minute by Minute, from Black Water to Takin’ it to the Streets, and all the rest. If you have a favorite Doobies tune (and everyone does) it will surely be included in a Doobie Others Tribute Show, a show that’s certain to delight and provide great entertainment to folks of all ages. ...
$10 Silent Film Comedy Night – The Marriage Circle (1924)
Professor Stock and his wife Mizzi are always bickering. Mizzi tries to seduce Dr. Franz Braun, the new husband of her good friend Charlotte.
Live accompaniment provided by Chicagoland’s premiere organist Jay Warren! ...
Led Zeppelin Nite with Kashmir
One of our favorites, KASHMIR incredibly re-creates a true 1970s Led Zeppelin experience with special effects, vintage equipment and costumes, and musically, one of the most fabulous performances you will witness! ...
Tom Sandoval & The Most Extras
Tom Sandoval & The Most Extras is the latest musical passion project of actor, model, and restaurateur, Tom Sandoval. For 10 seasons, Tom has starred on the hit Bravo reality series, Vanderpump Rules. There is nothing Tom does on a small scale, and this band is no different. Tom has gathered an eclectic group of fun, sing-a-long cover songs that you can’t help but dance to. ...
Bronx Wanderers – DANCE FLOOR IS OPEN!!!
There are great performances of favorite songs – and then there are those rare moments that go way beyond great… Moments that inspire goose bumps, cheers – and maybe a quiet tear or two…
Buckle your seat belts because The Bronx Wanderers deliver a “Back to the Future” type of rocket fuel in this high-octane 50s, 60s and 70s Rock N’ Roll experience! ...
June 2023
“I Am King” The Michael Jackson Experience
The top nationally touring tribute to MICHAEL JACKSON...LIVE FROM LAS VEGAS comes to The Des Plaines Theatre!!! "I AM KING – The Michael Jackson Experience" is as close as you will get to the "King of Pop" live, in concert! Featuring the internationally acclaimed Michael Jackson tribute artist, the INCREDIBLE Michael Firestone, who looks amazing, sings perfectly and dances like the King of Pop himself! He is joined by Broadway musicians and dancers to truly make it a Michael Jackson experience you will not soon forget! ...
Martin Barre: History of Jethro Tull
In 1969, a band of four English musicians arrived in New York and literally took America by storm. Over the next 50 years, this legendary band accumulated over 65 million record sales and a following of loyal fans that are the envy of rock bands worldwide! This band was Jethro Tull. At the center of Tull’s unique sound is guitarist Martin Barre, renowned for his formidable mastery of historic riffs, power chords and soaring melodic solos.
Martin Barre celebrates the musical journey of Jethro Tull throughout the decades at his new show A Brief History of Tull. The show will feature a special visual presentation that, together with the music, highlights the 50 years of Jethro Tull musical career. Classic Tull hits played throughout the interactive performance include songs from legendary albums such as Thick As A Brick, Aqualung, Stand Up, Songs From The Wood, A Passion Play, Heavy Horses and many more…
He will be bringing a spectacular show with his touring band, featuring the iconic voice of Dan Crisp on lead vocals, Alan Thomson on bass and Darby Todd on drums. Join us as Martin takes you back on the formidable journey of Jethro Tull - it will be a show you will not want to miss! ...
Herman’s Hermits Starring Peter Noone
He was a part of the original “British Invasion” as lead singer of the legendary Sixties pop band Herman’s Hermits. He'll make his debut on the Des Plaines Theatre stage with his fun, comedic show and classic hits including: “I’m Into Something Good” “Mrs. Brown, You’ve Got A Lovely Daughter”, “I’m Henry VIII, I Am”, “There’s A Kind of Hush” and so many others. The theatre will be FILLED with “NOONATICS!” ...
Denise Tomasello and her 17-piece Orchestra Celebrating The Great American Songbook: Frank, Sammy, Tony & Me
In a sequel to her 2022 triumphant concert Judy, Liza, Barbara and Me, Cabaret Queen Denise Tomasello follows up with a tribute to the greatest male singers of the Great American Songbook: Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr. and tony Bennett, as well as performing her beloved signature songs. Called “the consummate cabaret singer,” by the Chicago Tribune, she has headlined with legends Don Rickles, Jackie Mason and Alan King.
Crowned “Chicago’s Cabaret Queen” by the Chicago Tribune, Sun-Times, BroadwayWorld, Daily Herald and WGN Radio, Denise Tomasello is winner of the After Dark Award for “Outstanding Cabaret Performer” and the Gold Coast Award. She has sold-out concerts including at the Chicago Theatre, The Auditorium, The Empire Room, Park West to the more intimate nightclubs such as The Pump Room, Davenport’s and the Metropole at the Fairmont, Denise was honored to be chosen as the finale in the critically acclaimed documentary Live at Mister Kelly’s. Denise is a Chicago music legend. She has performed as some of the nation’s top concert halls and nightclubs including New York’s Town Hall and Eighty-Eights, Michael Feinstein’s Cinegrill in Hollywood and the Gardenia in Los Angeles.
One of the Chicago’s most beloved and enduring performers, the Sun Times called her “a Chicago musical institution.” With her powerful and emotional vocals, along with her quick-witted repartee, she makes every performance unique. The Chicago Tribune’s and WGN Radio host Rick Kogan summed it up best stating “wildly glamorous and wickedly amusing, when she sinks her teeth into a belters delight, the room sizzles.” Denise is a Chicago treasure. ...
Hollywood Swinging – A Tribute to Kool & The Gang and Shining Star – A Tribute to Earth, Wind & Fire
Hollywood Swinging, the ultimate tribute to the super group Kool & The Gang. They will bring the party hits of Kool & The Gang from the 70’s thru the 80’s. Hollywood Swinging will combine the excitement of a live show with a super charged dance party to remember!
Ten highly talented vocalists and musicians harmoniously join forces to present A TRIBUTE TO EARTH, WIND AND FIRE, a celebration of the four-decade strong success, popularity and resilience of one of the most successful musical stories ever told......EARTH, WIND & FIRE!
The dance floor will be OPEN!!! ...
Black Sabbitch
Black Sabbitch has been selling out shows and wowing even the most difficult to please Sabbath worshipers, gaining a rabid fan base and the respect of critics, fans, and musicians alike. Black Sabbitch were hand-picked by Sharon and Ozzy Osbourne to open the inaugural Ozzfiesta and by Dave Grohl to play Cal Jam with Foo Fightersand Iggy Pop, after which the FooFighters shared photos of Black Sabbitch saying "we were spellbound.” ...
Postmodern Jukebox
Times change and trends come and go, but—like a 1961 Jaguar XK-E—the classic sounds of the past only appreciate with age. Postmodern Jukebox's Life In The Past Lane Concert Tour is a celebration of the greatest 20th century musical genres, fused with the recognizable hits of our own modern era, for the perfect patina of "vintage" and "modern." As always, we'll be bringing
the PMJ Universe to life with a cast full of today's most exciting vocalists, instrumentalists, and tap dancers, to bring you the top-shelf entertainment experience for which PMJ is known. Whether you're a vinyl aficionado or a TikTok fashionista, catch a ride with us for an unforgettable trip through 100 years of timeless music. ...
Comedian Joe Avati – When I Was Your Age
Internationally renowned for his inimitable style Avati, who is Australian born with an Italian heritage, is a master of treading the very fine line saying what everyone seems to think but no one dares to say whilst not resorting to the use of profanities or vulgar shock tactic routines in doing so. In his latest offering WHEN I WAS YOUR AGE… he tackles the 'then versus now' generational differences of today's kids, the complexities of modern-day parenting compared to the strict upbringing of yesteryear and threaded throughout all of this he tackles the minefield of cancel culture, the woke brigade and why people are over political correctness. His observations are not only deadly accurate but extremely relatable to all ages.
This is a show for all the family. Bring your parents to highlight how much they have changed since they were your age, bring your friends to laugh and reminisce about growing up as teenagers when you were that age and most importantly bring your kids so that they know what you went through “when I was your age…” ...
$10 Silent Film Comedy Night – So This Is Paris
Georgette lives in Paris with her unexciting, effeminate husband, an actor and interpretive dancer. Meanwhile, Suzanne lives across the street and reads romance novels while dreaming of someone more exciting than her own lackluster spouse Maurice. Each woman happens across the other's husband and begins her dream affair. Four people, each cheating on their spouse, and none of them is aware that their own spouse is cheating. Who will find out first, and how?
Live accompaniment provided by Chicagoland’s premiere organist Jay Warren! ...
The Soul Keeper in Concert: Gerald McClendon – Dance Floor Open!
Gerald, known in Chicago as the “Soulkeeper.” One of the most reminiscent and versatile soul, R&B, singer/songwriter/performer in the recording industry. Gerald McClendon has graced the stage to sellout crowds to practically all the major entertainment venues throughout the Midwest area. If you love R&B Soul music, you’ll truly fall in love with Gerald McClendon and his extraordinary style of performing R&B standards such as classic soul music and sounds of Motown, Stax and Atlantic records. He draws from the everlasting era of artist such as Ottis Redding, The Temptations, Smokey Robinson, Marvin Gaye, The Chi-Lites, Stevie Wonder and even songs of the Frank Sinatra jazz era. Gerald McClendon’s love for music screams out loud with his passion and love of entertaining his audiences. ...
July 2023
Free Fallin – The Tom Petty Concert Experience
Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers are one of the biggest chart toppers in rock history, amassing dozens of hits and performing sold out shows for four decades. Free Fallin, The Tom Petty Concert Experience features all of Tom's hits, includes instruments and costumes that re-create the authentic experience of a Tom Petty concert. Free Fallin gives all rock fans a special treat – Tom Petty’s greatest hits that they all know and love. Sing along as they pay tribute to one of the greatest songwriters in rock music! ...
BEE GEES Gold
The songs of the BEE GEES are some of the most popular in pop music history…hear them all at this FABULOUS show! “To Love Somebody”, “How Can You Mend A Broken Heart”, “Stayin’ Alive”, “Night Fever”, “You Should Be Dancing”, “Too Much Heaven”…It just goes on and on! ...
The High Kings
Widely regarded as the standard-bearer for their genre, The High Kings continue to surprise and delight and “The High Kings XV TOUR” together with 15 newly reimagined tracks is just the beginning of their electrifying plans for 2023. In their time together, ‘The High Kings’ have charted across the world and performed for hundreds of thousands of fans, as well as in many prestigious situations including for the Prime Minister of England (2011), Barak Obama (2012) & George W Bush (2009 at the White house and at The Pentagon (2015). The High Kings continue to set the bar extremely high for Irish folk bands across the world and 2023 will be no different. ...
Live Loud 2023 – Cinderella’s Tom Keifer with special guests Winger and John Corabi
Tom Keifer remains a resilient, relevant figure in the rock world through constant reimagination and renewal. His story begins as the singer-songwriter, guitarist and front man of hard rock heavyweights Cinderella. His signature voice and guitar, and bluesy, no-BS arena-shaking songwriting, were integral in moving 15 million records worldwide. The band will be celebrating many milestones this year on their “LIVE LOUD TOUR” with plenty of high energy, eardrum-shattering shows combining all the classic, chart topping hits of Cinderella with new faves from #keiferband releases. ...
ARRIVAL from Sweden – The Music of ABBA
With a touring Broadway musical, two movies, a video game, a museum, and a recent hologram concert launching its new album “Voyage”, ABBA remains a world sensation for all ages. Today, ARRIVAL ensures ABBA’s stage legacy, carrying on the passion and happiness it generates through charismatic performances. ...
The Beat Goes On, featuring Lisa McClowry as CHER
CHER Tribute Artist Lisa McClowry's portrayal of the Goddess of Pop featured in her one-woman Broadway-style live stage show, “The Beat Goes On” is set apart from other CHER impersonators and the shows they offer. Why? Lisa has every aspect of playing CHER down pat: the singing and speaking voice, the walk, the talk, the costumes, the makeup, the mannerisms. Nothing is overlooked. In addition, Lisa McClowry's show incorporates dynamic di ...
An Evening with “The Gambler”, A Tribute to Kenny Rogers
An evening with "The Gambler" starring Justin Sullivan - America's #1 Tribute to legendary Kenny Rogers. All your favorites including: "Ruby, Don't Take Your Love To Town", "She Believes In Me", "The Gambler", "Coward Of The County", and so many more! ...
August 2023
Creedence Revived – CCR Tribute
Creedence Revived has rapidly become one of the most highly sought-after tribute bands in the world. Playing all over the globe for crowds upwards of 30,000, and with a track-record of selling out shows everywhere they go, this group is the real deal.
The group is made up of four of Chicago’s & LA’s most talented and eclectic musicians – consisting of an award winning vocalist nicknamed “the chameleon” in the industry for his unique ability to shift his vocal to match the style of any vocalist, a world-renowned blues guitarist who attracts blues fans from around the world, a studio bassist who has a appeared on many top charting albums, and a drummer who sells out theaters on his own based solely on his unique playing style.
“We pay tribute. We play the music as if we wrote it. We perform as if we were the original band. CCR is legendary.” – Rich Perez, Lead Vocalist ...
Gazillion Bubbles
Become a kid again with bubbles! Take the journey of a lifetime and step into the unbelievable magical world of Fan Yang and his Gazillion Bubble Show. The show truly is a family affair for Fan Yang. His wife Ana, son Deni, daughter Melody, and brother Jano all can be found performing on stage around the world. The first and only interactive stage production of its kind, it’s a multi-million dollar spectacular with fantastic lasers and never before seen masterpieces of bubble artistry. The wonder of bubbles has delighted millions around the globe, from off-Broadway to national television. It is an unforgettable experience for audiences of all ages. ...
Thunderstruck – Tribute to AC/DC
Back by popular demand...THUNDERSTRUCK: America's AC/DC tribute brings their decades of combined musicianship to every stage they play, expertly recreating the AC/DC live concert experience, just the way fans remember it! Singing all of your AC/DC favorites including “Highway To Hell”, “Hells Bells”, “You Shook Me All Night Long” and “Back In Black”.
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Texas Flood, Music of Stevie Ray Vaughan with Journeyman, Tribute to Eric Clapton
Tommy Katona and Texas Flood have become one of the premier blues bands in all of North Texas. Evolving from the original tribute to Stevie Ray Vaughan, Texas Flood pays tribute to the legends as well as the future of the blues through their own music and style. With an in-your-face show and raw high energy playing Tommy Katona takes the listener on a journey through the blues.
JOURNEYMAN – The ONLY nationally touring tribute to ERIC CLAPTON! Fronted by Shaun Hague (Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Amos Lee, John Waite), JOURNEYMAN has become the #1 tribute to Clapton in a very short amount of time, playing all of your Clapton favorites "Layla", "Cocaine", "Wonderful Tonight", and so many more! ...
Grass Roots with The New Colony Six
The Grass Roots are always a crowd pleaser. Hit after solid gold hit – the hits just keep on coming. "Let's Live For Toady", "Midnight Confessions", "Temptation Eyes", and so many more!
The New Colony Six, the quintessential '60s Chicago Garage Band, charted 14 times on the national charts. The Colony, famous for ballads of love, sorrow, and joy, has enjoyed a large following of enthusiastic music lovers from near and far! "I Confess", " Things I'd Like To Say", "I will Always Think Of You", and so many others! ...
One Vision of Queen featuring Marc Martel
Marc Martel is the ideal match for One Vision Of Queen, an explosive, attention-commanding tribute where some of the most iconic rock anthems of all time collide with a theatrical performance style and eye-popping production. At its core, the riveting show focuses on the extremely diverse body of the band’s greatest hits, from the grandiose “Bohemian Rhapsody” to the adrenaline-pumping “We Will Rock You,” the euphoric “We Are The Champions,” the funky “Another One Bites The Dust,” the stadium-shaking David Bowie collaboration “Under Pressure,” the soulful “Somebody To Love” and the swinging “Crazy Little Thing Called Love” (to name but a few from the steroid-stacked set list). ...
September 2023
Croce Plays Croce: AJ Croce’s Salute to Jim Croce
A.J. Croce performs Croce Plays Croce, a special night of music featuring a complete set of classics by his late father Jim Croce, some of his own tunes, and songs that influenced both him and his father. This special event features such timeless songs as “Operator,” “You Don’t Mess Around with Jim,” “Time in a Bottle,” (a song written for A.J.), “Rapid Roy (The Stock Car Boy), and “Lovers Cross”, to name a few. Classic covers may include songs by Lieber and Stoller, Bessie Smith, and other folk and roots artists. ...
October 2023
Comedian Frank Spadone
Frank showed his comedic side early in life, imitating people (famous or not) and doing various accents. The real test came when Frank was to imitate his High School principal at a team pep rally in front of the whole school. Would he get a laugh? Would he get suspended? Talk about pressure! As it turned out, everybody loved it, including the principal. Frank draws large crowds and his fans travel far and wide just to see him. His ability to leverage his audience has benefited and helped many, including Frank’s soft spot, children. Frank credits his natural ability to two people: his maternal grandmother, Mama Teresa, who was quite the joker and extremely quick-witted, and his paternal grandfather, Papa Cheech, who was known for his storytelling ability. ...
Tony Ocean’s Dean Martin Show
In 1992, Tony Ocean was discovered when he won the runner up prize on the popular TV show Star Search and began his professional career. While performing, Ocean did a Dean Martin impersonation at one of his shows. The owner was so impressed that he paired him with two other artists who impersonated Frank and Sammy Davis, Jr. and a show called “The Pack Is Back” was born. They appeared to sellout crowds for eight months and earned the respect of critics and music lovers while performing at Piper’s Alley, a well-known Chicago nightclub.
Tony Ocean’s upbeat style embodies a time from the past that will be popular as long as we still enjoy the music of Sinatra, Martin, Davis, Darin, Tony Bennett, Tom Jones and others whose romantic songs and lyrics have affected so many of our lives through the years. ...
November 2023
Uncle Louie Variety Show
AFTER A SOLD-OUT SHOW LAST YEAR...THEY'RE BACK!!! "Uncle Louie" and "Pasqualino" have taken the internet community by storm with their characterizations about growing up Italian! Millions of views and many live shows all over the country, including The Arcada Theatre, have been met with loving audiences and standing ovations! It is a GREAT show for the entire family, especially if you understand what it was like, growing up Italian! ...
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