With multiple sold-out U.S. tours under its belt and hundreds of thousands of fans around the world, Leonid & Friends continues to astound its global audience with its unique ability in capturing the spirit, musicality, and fire of American supergroup Chicago. And what is even more stunning is that Leonid & Friends, comprised of 11...
The Bacon Brothers have spent the better part of three decades exploring their own mix of folk, rock, soul, and country music. They call that diverse sound “forosoco,” and it’s taken them around the world, from headlining gigs in Japan to American performances at iconic venues like Carnegie Hall, the Grand Ole Opry and Gruene...
Tony Kishman has earned raves from “Beatlemaniacs” all over the world for his visual and vocal resemblance to Paul McCartney, starring for six years in both the national and international tours of Broadway’s smash hit musical, ‘Beatlemania. This INCREDIBLE multi-media, full band performance features the best of Paul’s Beatles and WINGS songs!
With nearly 30 years of experience under their spandex MR. SPEED continues to forge ahead writing their own chapter in KISStory. Their passion for KISS is real. This show combines a lot of the elements that are reminiscent of an original KISS performance. Their passion for KISS is real. It’s an awesome experience when parents...
THIS SHOW HAS BEEN POSTPONED. A RESCHEDULED DATE WILL BE ANNOUNCED SOON! Comprised of rock n’ roll giants John Elefante (former lead singer of Kansas), Kevin Chalfant (performed as singer with Storm/Journey) and Randall Hall (formerly of Lynyrd Skynyrd), this highly decorated artist collective is loaded with more Grammy Awards, Billboard singles, BMI Songwriting Awards,...
If you want to experience the best Beatles tribute ever, you won’t want to miss The Fab Four-The Ultimate Tribute. The Emmy Award Winning Fab Four is elevated far above every other Beatles Tribute due to their precise attention to detail. With uncanny, note-for-note live renditions of Beatles’ classics such as “Can’t Buy Me Love,”...
KASHMIR is a very entertaining show bringing only the best of LED ZEPPELIN to their fans. KASHMIR seeks to re-create the experience of a 70’s Zeppelin show utilizing authentic vintage stage gear, costumes, and special effects, with great attention to detail in a non pretentious way. Most importantly, KASHMIR does not take liberties on improving...
DUE TO UNSETTLED ISSUES REGARDING MUSIC RIGHTS, THE SHOW HAS BEEN POSTPONED UNTIL THE SITUATION IS RESOLVED. More hits than anyone can count. Record sales well into the multi-millions. And a roller coaster ride of electric instrumentation, timeless balladry, unpredictable jamming. It’s the ultimate sing-a-long experience. Guess who? None other than The Guess Who, a...
The Musical Box is proud to announce that it will be bringing its world-renowned Selling England By The Pound 50th Anniversary Tour to the Des Plaines Theatre! The Musical Box, the only group in the world granted a licence from Peter Gabriel and Genesis, will “take a little trip back” to the imaginative world of...
Heralded as a mix of circus cabaret and theatre, The Vampire Circus is a mysterious, tantalizing, fun, dark, cutting-edge production guaranteed to amaze the senses. The Vampire Circus has been called a mix of circus cabaret and theater and is the result of a fusion of Tim Burton and Cirque Du Soleil. Enjoy a phenomenal...
Join Martin Barre for a very special up close and personal experience, at a VIP Meet and Greet before the main performance of his new show, A Brief History of Tull. Get the chance to listen in during the band’s sound check ahead of the main show, afterwhich Martin Barre and Dan Crisp will host...
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...
A spirited blend of originality and the pursuit of excellence have taken Hotel California “A Salute to the Eagles” to a level of recognition normally reserved for Gold and Platinum recording artists. By respectfully and accurately reproducing the Grammy award winning sounds of our generation’s Greatest American Songbook, this legendary Southern California group, has touched...
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!
The 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!
Since 1972, Blue Öyster Cult has been traveling the world bringing their unique take on rock music with them. With relentless touring, Blue Öyster Cult grew their fanbase, and scored their biggest hits with “(Don’t Fear) The Reaper”, “Burnin’ For You”, “Me 262″, ” This Ain’t The Summer Of Love”, and many more – all...
The Nielsen Trust is a new band featuring Rick Nielsen from Cheap Trick and his family. The Nielsens are a pretty talented family. Of course, there’s Rick. The legendary guitar player from Rock n Roll Hall of Fame band, Cheap Trick. His son Daxx plays drums for Cheap Trick too. Another one of his sons,...
Get ready to experience one of the most authentic tribute acts ever to hit the music scene as DAYBREAK – A Tribute to Barry Manilow takes you on a musical journey back to the 70’s. Fans will experience Barry Manilow’s greatest hits the way you remember them. Barry Manilow is considered by many to be...
Turn back time with the Midwest’s RADDEST retro dance party band. The 1985 is a TRIBUTE to the best of 80’s rock, pop, new wave, rap and metal, covering artists like Prince, Journey, Madonna, Poison, Michael Jackson, Bon Jovi, Joan Jett, Def Leppard, Blondie and more! Lights, videos, costumes and choreography all come together for...
The Cornerstones of Rock feature The Buckinghams, The Ides of March, The New Colony Six, and The Cryan’ Shames. Cornerstones of Rock is a multi-group concert series that’s been turned into a live production tour that brings together the Chicago area’s iconic rock groups of the 1960s and ’70s for this amazing musical spectacular! Buy Now
It’s “An Evening with Deacon Blues” for Steely Dan Nite at the Des Plaines Theatre! This is the annual Deacon Blues Holiday Show and we are thrilled to announce that this performance will feature the talents of 3-Time Grammy Nominee & Harmonica Wizard Billy Branch, Jazz Piano Luminary and Musical Director for Gary Sinise’s Lt....
LOU GRAMM – founding member of Foreigner – one of the greatest singers in Rock music, LOU GRAMM’S unique vocals and hit songs have placed FOREIGNER, among Billboard’s Top Artists of all time. Their 16 Billboard Top 40 Hit Songs defined an era.
“I WANT TO KNOW WHAT LOVE IS”
“DOUBLE VISION”
“COLD AS ICE”
“HEAD GAMES”
“JUKE BOX HERO”
“BLUE MORNING”
“HOT BLOODED”
“FEELS LIKE THE FIRST TIME”
“URGENT”
“SAY YOU WILL”
“I DON’T WANT TO LIVE WITHOUT YOU”
“WAITING FOR A GIRL LIKE YOU”
This show is so amazing, we are bringing back BOTH bands back because the crowd left the theatre just shaking their heads! “THUNDERSTRUCK”, returns for another incredible night of all AC/DC hits including “Highway To Hell”, “Hells Bells”, “You Shook Me All Night Long” and “Back In Black”. Joining them will be SABBATH, the premier Black Sabbath tribute group that brings OZZY and the boys to life with hits like “War Pigs”, ” Paranoid”, “Iron man”, ” Sweat Leaf”, and more on The Des Plaines stage!!
Who We Are…A Classic Rock Holiday Experience. Christmas Wizards was created to be a holiday experience for all; featuring the music of Trans-Siberian Orchestra and telling the story of Christmas around the world. This is done with a musical ensemble second to none, an angelic choir, and a light show that is state of the art. Of course, it would not be complete without snow machines and other surprises that come along with this fantastic production. To go beyond that, Christmas Wizards take it to another level by playing many holiday favorites and more. This is an experience for everyone young and old at heart. Our goal is to include the entire theatre in its performance. There are choir members and band members alike in the aisles while performing to spread the holiday spirit.
The legacy all-star instrumental ensemble, famous for interpretations of classic Grateful Dead songs with jazz influences, has (re)assembled a killer line-up to immense critical and fan acclaim, and box office success. To celebrate Mars Hotel 50th Anniversary, original bassist Alphonso Johnson joined by Steve Kimock, Pete Lavezzoli & Bobby Lee Rodgers, will perform songs from...
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...
Anthem‘s Grand Illusion is a tribute to the legendary progressive rock band Styx and their classic Progressive Rock masterpieces through the decades. Performed by the members of Anthem Classic Rock & Beyond, and matching every detail of the Styx musical style, combined with exceptional lead vocals, and four-part vocal harmonies, Anthem’s Grand Illusion is now...
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...
Ring in a Rockin’ New Year! Say goodbye to ’24 and say hello to ’25 at The Des Plaines Theatre with one of the most popular rock bands around, INFINITY! Set One…Zeppelin, STYX, BOSTON, REO and more! Set Two…JOURNEY Recaptured! Set Three…A Midnight Dance Set from Elvis to Bruno Mars! With Special Guest: Abbey...
Soundtracks Of A Generation presents “Irish Heartbeat” performing Van Morrison’s entire MOONDANCE Album Featuring Catfood Records Artist Derrick Procell! The show includes a crack 10-piece band that will play all the Van Morrison hits, but almost more importantly, span the musical genres represented during the man’s 55-year career including The Belfast Cowboy’s complete understanding of...
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 Kate Bush’s ‘Running Up That Hill’ appeared 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.
The Gilmour Project is: Jeff Pevar (lead guitar with CSN, David Crosby/CPR, Joe Cocker, Ray Charles, Bette Midler, Phil Lesh & Friends, Ricki Lee Jones, Marc Cohn), Berry Oakley (bass & vocals with Allman Betts Band, North Mississippi All-Stars, Blue Floyd & The Doors), Mark Karan (guitar & vocals with Bob Weir, RatDog, The Other Ones, Dave Mason), Scott Guberman (keyboard & vocals with Phil Lesh & Friends, Keystone Revisited), and Angie Scarpa (drums with Black Sabbitch).