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...
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...
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...
Wannabe has been thrilling audiences and blowing the roof of concert venues across North America for the past 10 years. With giant personalities, mega-watt singing voices, spot-on choreography, costume changes, English accents and platform shoes, these powerhouse women have brought Girl Power into the 21st century with their larger-than life epic shows. Wannabe is the...
Tony Orlando is one of America’s most endearing and enduring iconic stars. Tony is bringing his exhilarating energy, warmth and humor to a tour of live concert shows across the nation as he celebrates his Farewell Tour. Don’t miss his LAST show at the Des Plaines Theatre!! Grammy Nominee Tony Orlando has sold millions of...
GET READY TO BE AMAZED! Delight in the spectacular as award-winning skaters bring your favorite fairy tale characters to life through ice skating, singing, and music! Featuring stories and characters from Peter Pan & Wendy’s Adventures, explore the fairy tale land alongside Cinderella, Alice in Wonderland, Little Red Riding Hood, and more! Follow the ice-skating...
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...
Join us in our Speakeasy for an evening of Magic, Mischief and FUN!!! Magician Keith Cobb has been performing professionally since 1991 in the Chicago area. He is President of the Knights of Sleights Magic Fraternity and is also a juggler, balloon artist and actor. You may have seen him on NBC’s Chicago Fire &...
Crystal Gayle is known for her country music with a pop spin. Gayle was part of a bigger musical trend by many country artists of the 1970s to appeal to a wider audience. Subsequently, Gayle became one of the most successful crossover artists of the 1970s and 80s. Widely known for her hit “Don’t It Make...
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! The British-born and raised frontman will make you forget that...
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...
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...
One of the most impressive guitarists to emerge from the rich Bayous of Southern Louisiana in recent years, Tab Benoit’s guitar tone can be recognized before his Otis-Redding-ish voice resonates from the speakers. He doesn’t rely on any effects and his set up is simple. It consists of a guitar, cord, and Category 5 Amplifier....
Mellencougar, is the only Tribute to John Mellencamp that has featured members of John’s actual band! Mellencougar is made up of a group of musicians from the Midwest with an appreciation for the danceable poetry of John Mellencamp. The shared experiences described in John’s lyrics bring the audience and band together while singing songs about our youthful...
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...
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...
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...
Don’t miss the opportunity to see your favorite tribute to Pink Floyd, performing your favorite Pink Floyd songs in chronological order! The evening will start with the Syd Barrett days and move into the meddle and obscured by clouds er. Echoes of Pompeii will then move onto their most popular 70s albums and finish with...
Our annual Pizza with the Easter Bunny is always a HOPTASTIC event for a family-fun afternoon with food, photos and memories to cherish! Pizza will be available at 12:00pm in Des Pizza, located in the Des Plaines Theatre lobby. Then we’ll hop on into the theatre to meet and take photos with the Easter Bunny....
Join us in our Speakeasy for an evening of Magic, Mischief, and FUN!!! This special night also includes a free pizza from Des Pizza and the show ticket! Doors open at 7PM. Cash bar available. Show begins at 8PM. Magician, The GREAT BOUTELLI will AMAZE & AMUSE you with an ADULTS ONLY performance of his...
Elton Dan’s rapport and stage presence is second to none and his magical piano playing has a way of engaging you in the full ELTON experience. Before you know it, you’re captivated by his incredible band and thrilled with the over-the-top costumes and high-energy performances just like ELTON in days past. Today, Elton Dan and...
A Broadway matinee idol famous for his black-face portrayals anonymously joins an amateur acting troupe and falls in love with the leading lady. Live accompaniment provided by Chicagoland’s premiere organist Jay Warren!
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...
MWA presents a great night of Pro Wrestling. Don’t miss all the havoc that comes with the MWA.
A legendary night in rock and roll history is recreated this spring at Des Plaines Theatre with The Mad Dogs & Englishmen Concert Tribute. Hear the music and stories in this one-of-a-kind show produced by Soundtracks Of A Generation. An all-star 10-piece band pays tribute to the historic 1970 The Mad Dogs & Englishmen concert with...
British rock band Sweet rose to worldwide fame in the 1970s as a prominent glam rock act. Their musical style followed a marked progression from their pop hits to the Who influenced hard rock style supplemented by the striking use of high-pitched vocals. Sweet achieved notable success with 39 #1 singles worldwide including – Ballroom...
Who says #Throwbacks are reserved for Thursdays? The Pop 2000 Tour delivers the TRL moments that will bring you right back to the early 2000s. POP 2000 TOUR features Chris Kirkpatrick of *NSYNC, O-Town, BBMak, Ryan Cabrera and LFO! About the Artists: Chris Kirkpatrick is an American singer, dancer, actor, and voice actor who is...
The Sixties Show is returning to the Des Plaines Theatre! This award winning high energy and multi -media spectacle is playing to sold out houses and receiving rave reviews across North America. The show is about time traveling back to the 1960’s based around a live note for note recreation concert playing hits, B-sides and deep...
Bagpipes with attitude. Drums with a Scottish accent. A blazing rock band and show so hot, it carries its own health warning! It’s Bagpipes. It’s Rock. It’s Bagrock. AC/DC meets the poet Robert Burns. Where rock anthems sit comfortably alongside the great tunes from the glens and the mountains of Scotland. It’s The Red Hot Chilli Pipers...
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.