After a sold-out night in 2023, live boxing is back! Support the NIASHF and enjoy 10 rounds of LIVE boxing with entertainment by The Jersey Girls. The perfect sporting night out with food and drinks available for purchase. Tables of 10, VIP, main floor, and balcony seating available.
The Wailers emerged as a Jamaican ska, rocksteady and reggae band noted for songs such as “Simmer Down”, “Trenchtown Rock”, “Nice Time”, “War”, “Stir It Up” and “Get Up, Stand Up”. Experience their timeless classics and incredible cuts from Bob Marley’s vast repertoire in a set that is truly unforgettable. And speaking of Bob Marley…...
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Since 1974, The Robert Cray Band has been touring and recording their unique groove, born from a love of Soul, R&B, Gospel, Blues and Rock n Roll. The five-time Grammy winner has been inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame and earned the Americana Music Awards Lifetime Achievement for Performance. The Robert Cray Band has released over...
Meet Traci! A long time Swiftie and our leading lady. Traci does her best to recreate a fun, family friendly experience that Swifties of all ages can enjoy. Her favorite TS songs are “All Too Well”, “Out of the Woods”, “Paper Rings”, and “Mirrorball”. Traci has been a professional singer/performer for over a decade and has...
The adventures of Old Bill and his friends Bert and Alf in the trenches of the first World War. Live accompaniment provided by Chicagoland’s premiere organist Jay Warren!
Firehouse is taking the stage to give you a long dose of metal. Get pumped for a night of wild rock n roll that will leave your ears ringing for days to come. You’ll hear all of your favorites like, “Don’t Treat Me Bad”, ”Love of a Lifetime”, “All She Wrote”, “When I Look Into...
From the hauntingly ethereal Scarborough Fair to the upbeat and unforgettable Mrs. Robinson… from the mysteriously provocative Sound Of Silence to the anthemic Bridge Over Troubled Water, THE GRADUATES is an energetic and heartwarming salute to the music of Simon & Garfunkel. “Paul & Art” escort us through an evening filled with beautiful renditions of some of the most beloved folk...
“We are saying what HE said,” laughs Matt Vee referring to the one and only Neil Diamond. Matt along with cousins Jeff and Tommy Vee, local music scene veterans and sons of the legendary Bobby Vee, join forces with their family and friends as The Killer Vees to celebrate the music from a timeless catalog. ...
This amazing ROCK SHOW is kicking off Spring with The Chicago HITMEN and Moe Jo’s Jukebox. This will be the Premier Show for The Chicago HITMEN, which is lead by Nick Psyhogios and includes John Erst, Jack Skalon, Chris Minardi, Ken Modaff and Stefanie Lemmon Brinegar. They play a wide variety of ALL HIT SONGS from...
Come spend an incredible evening with GRAMMY® winning musician Shawn Colvin and multi-platinum selling artist KT Tunstall as they share the stage as a duo sharing their songs and stories from their lives. In her nearly 30-year career as a solo recording artist, Shawn Colvin has won three GRAMMY® awards, released twelve albums and written a critically acclaimed memoir. KT Tunstall...
Peter Noone was a part of the original “British Invasion” as lead singer of the legendary Sixties pop band Herman’s Hermits. He is returning to 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...
TOAST is the No. 1 Tribute in the world to the 70’s hit band, BREAD! With a surprising fidelity rarely heard from a live tribute band, their sound is often described as “spot on” to the original recordings. Audiences everywhere rave about closely their live performances sound like the cherished records they listened to back...
LIVE TODAY LOVE TOMORROW TOUR MMXXIV presents a phalanx of British music artists who first came to prominence in North America during the original MTV music television era when The Alarm, Gene Loves Jezebel and Belouis Some all broke onto the scene with music that collectively blurred the lines between new wave, alternative rock and pop music as we know it....
YYNOT was the coming together of award winning-Grammy ballot nominated Guitarist/Songwriter/Producer Billy Alexander (John Waite, FEEL, Ron Blair-Tom Petty) and Virtuoso bassist Tim Starace. After being inspired from the last ever Rush R40 concert Alexander wrote and recorded an instrumental piece entitled “YYNOT” that captured tinges of early Rush music that had inspired him as...
Prepare to embark on a mesmerizing journey through the golden era of psychedelic blues and the seeds of the ‘jam band’ scene as Live Dead and Brothers takes the stage. Comprised of actual and legacy members from the extended Grateful Dead and Allman Brothers families, this exceptional ensemble is set to revive the timeless magic...
In 2024, Jay Beckenstein and band observe the 50th anniversary of what started as a diversion, something that was just for fun (and twenty-five cents at the door). It began inauspiciously when Beckenstein and a few musician friends in Buffalo NY organized a get together on their shared night off from working in bands that...
No one can argue BS&T invented a new style of music. Blood, Sweat & Tears is not the first band to ever use a horn section, but they are the first to fuse it with rock, jazz, and some blues thrown in for good measure. Blood Sweat & Tears has had many configurations over its 50 plus...
Digital Underground is a Grammy nominated multi-platinum hip-hop group. This Legendary act is best known for their hit’s “The Humpty Dance”, “Same Song”, “Freaks Of The Industry”, “Kiss You Back”, “Doowutchyalike”, and “I Get Around” with 2 Pac. The group is noted for introducing Tupac Shakur to the music /entertainment industry in 1991. Money B,...
This is where the future happens and has for nearly 30 years. “Nightmare” Danny Davis, formerly known as “The Nightmare” in USWA and NWA and a former manager for Jerry “The King” Lawler, founded OVW in 1993. The company is world famous for training the likes of John Cena, Batista, Randy Orton, Brock Lesnar,...
Wang Chung, Men Without Hats, The Motels, and Naked Eyes have joined forces to create a musical extravaganza that transports audiences to the heart of the neon-soaked, synth-driven decade. Get ready to dance, sing along, and relive the magic of the 80s with this unforgettable music tour, including mega-hits such as: “Everybody Have Fun Tonight”, “Dance Hall...
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 can’t miss show!
Sound Check Experience followed by photos with Gino (using your phone or camera). Does NOT include admission to concert. Must have concert ticket to attend Meet & Greet
After his SOLD OUT show at the Arcada Theatre in September 2023, Gino told us he wanted to celebrate his birthday with us!!! What an honor…and celebration it will be!!! Gino Vannelli is a Canadian rock singer and songwriter who’s best known for his singles “I Just Wanna Stop” and “Living Inside Myself”. Since his debut...
Celebrate Gino Vannelli’s Birthday at a private event in Bourbon ‘N Brass Speakeasy, located on the 2nd Floor of the Des Planes Theatre. This is a party, not a concert, that includes complementary appetizers and cake. Cash Bar will be available.
“Stinky” Smith makes off with the prize money when his buddy, “Knockout” Hansen loses a fight with Percival “Sailor” Scruggs. Hansen pursues him him a U.S. Navt recruiting office, and, the next thing they know, both are in the Navy and aboard an overseas transport ship. Madelyn Phillips is on board and Scruggs is the...
Announcing Wednesdays and Thursdays LIVE at Bourbon ‘N Brass in Bourbon ‘N Brass Speakeasy, located on the 2nd floor of the Des Plaines Theatre. Local musicians will be invited to perform in the intimate Speakeasy, allowing them to showcase their talent in this brand-new Speakeasy. These events are FREE with food and hand-crafted cocktails available...
This is Elton! Crash land into your seat with The Rocket Man Show, starring Scotsman Rus Anderson – Elton John’s official 70’s body double as featured in the ‘Farewell Yellow Brick Road’ world tour promo videos and photos. Chosen by the man himself, Rus’ performance pilots a night of Elton’s greatest hits, gorgeous costumes and fierce piano playing. Currently featured on E!’s ‘Clash of the Cover Bands’, Rus’ portrayal of Elton has been described as “Amazing” by Jimmy Fallon and “Phenomenal” by Queen’s Adam Lambert.
Jenene Caramielo delivers a stunning tribute show to the legendary Celine Dion, accompanied by a live band. Her breathtaking vocals deliver goosebumps and leave audiences awestruck worldwide. She brings to life the iconic songs of one of the greatest vocalists of our time. She commands the stage and bares her soul for all to see as she belts out new and classic hits like “I Drove all Night,” “Power of Love” and “Courage” to name a few. This is a must-see show for any fan of Celine Dion or anyone who appreciates exceptional live music.
Announcing Wednesdays and Thursdays LIVE at Bourbon ‘N Brass in Bourbon ‘N Brass Speakeasy, located on the 2nd floor of the Des Plaines Theatre. Local musicians will be invited to perform in the intimate Speakeasy, allowing them to showcase their talent in this brand-new Speakeasy. These events are FREE with food and hand-crafted cocktails available...