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MJ Live - Michael Jackson Tribute Concert
2026-04-24 19:30 (America/Chicago) | North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie, 9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie, IL, 60077, United States
MJ Live – Michael Jackson Tribute Concert appears at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie, IL on April 24, 2026 at 7:30PM!
Jalles moved to the United States from Brazil at the age of 16, to fulfill his dreams as a professional dancer in Las Vegas. At the age of 21 he began a seven year residency as a performer, dancer and percussionist at Studio 54 Nightclub at the MGM Hotel & Casino. Jalles Franca is the only Michael Jackson impersonator with a star on the Las Vegas Walk of Fame.
A long time fan of the ‘King Of Pop,’ Michael Jackson, Jalles began imitating the star’s signature dance moves during his routines at Studio 54 and various other venues. Soon after the passing of his idol, Jalles began dedicating his talents to pay tribute to the late Superstar. Jalles has won numerous contests for “Best Michael Jackson Impersonator,” Best overall “look” and “Best Moonwalk.” Billing himself as “MJ THE LEGEND” Jalles has thrilled audiences at private and corporate events, festivals and tribute shows throughout Las Vegas, Hollywood, Dubai and more. MJ Live, the nation’s #1 Michael Jackson tribute show, at the Stratosphere Hotel & Casino is proud to feature the extremely talented Franca as one of its’ star performers and audiences in Las Vegas and in theaters across the country agree with their nightly standing ovations.
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MJ Live - Michael Jackson Tribute Concert
2026-04-25 19:30 | Rialto Square Theatre, 102 N. Chicago Street, Joliet, IL, 60432, United States
MJ Live – Michael Jackson Tribute Concert appears at the Rialto Square Theatre in Joliet, IL on April 25, 2026 at 7:30PM!
Jalles moved to the United States from Brazil at the age of 16, to fulfill his dreams as a professional dancer in Las Vegas. At the age of 21 he began a seven year residency as a performer, dancer and percussionist at Studio 54 Nightclub at the MGM Hotel & Casino. Jalles Franca is the only Michael Jackson impersonator with a star on the Las Vegas Walk of Fame.
A long time fan of the ‘King Of Pop,’ Michael Jackson, Jalles began imitating the star’s signature dance moves during his routines at Studio 54 and various other venues. Soon after the passing of his idol, Jalles began dedicating his talents to pay tribute to the late Superstar. Jalles has won numerous contests for “Best Michael Jackson Impersonator,” Best overall “look” and “Best Moonwalk.” Billing himself as “MJ THE LEGEND” Jalles has thrilled audiences at private and corporate events, festivals and tribute shows throughout Las Vegas, Hollywood, Dubai and more. MJ Live, the nation’s #1 Michael Jackson tribute show, at the Stratosphere Hotel & Casino is proud to feature the extremely talented Franca as one of its’ star performers and audiences in Las Vegas and in theaters across the country agree with their nightly standing ovations.
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Tom Papa: Grateful Bread Tour
2026-04-30 19:00 | North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie, 9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie, IL, 60077, United States
Tom Papa: Grateful Bread Tour appears at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie, IL on April 30, 2026 at 7:00PM!
With more than 20 years as a stand-up comedian, Tom Papa is one of the top comedic voices in the country, finding success as an actor, host, and author, in film, TV, radio and podcasts as well
as on the live stage.
The comedian has had 5 highly rated stand-up specials over the years, and he has recently released his 6th stand-up special, Tom Papa: Home Free as a Netflix Original on October 29, 2024. Papa holds nothing back in his third Netflix special as his kids are finally out of the house and it’s just him, his wife, and a bunch of animals ready to return to their glory days. Tom has seen a lot over the years from close calls with a pachinko ball to late night 7-Eleven runs and he’s sharing all his thoughts as he parties on into the next stage of life. His other critically acclaimed specials include What A Day!, Tom Papa: You’re Doing Great!, Human Mule, Freaked Out, and Tom Papa Live in New York City, two of which were directed by Rob Zombie.
On June 6, 2023, Tom released his highly anticipated third book, We’re All In This Together… So Make Some Room. The book compiles comedic essays that aim to unite us through our stupidity.
Every mistake has already been made, and this should bring us great comfort as we join together in our fight for survival, or at least in our attempt to get through the day. Whether we like it or
not, we’re all in this together.
In 2020, Tom released his second book, You’re Doing Great! – And Other Reasons To Stay Alive, which was the follow-up to Your Dad Stole My Rake: And Other Family Dilemmas both released by St. Martin’s Press, making “Summer Must Read” lists from Parade Magazine to The New York Post. Tom is also a contributing writer to the New Yorker Magazine.
Tom’s highly rated podcast, Breaking Bread with Tom Papa, features Tom and his guest eating, drinking, and celebrating the true meaning of breaking bread with insightful, revealing, and
always funny conversations. He also hosts the popular daily Netflix radio show, What A Joke With Papa And Fortune, on Sirius XM Channel 93 and the monthly show, Come To Papa Live, on Channel 94.
Tom has starred in many fan-favorite films including Paper Spiders where he starred opposite Lili Taylor, The Informant! opposite Matt Damon, Analyze That opposite Robert De Niro, and The Haunted World of El Superbeasto opposite Paul Giamatti, where Tom voiced the title character. He can also be seen alongside Michael Douglas and Matt Damon in the HBO film, Behind the Candelabra, which was directed by Steven Soderbergh and won 11 Emmys.
On TV, Tom hosted the NBC series, The Marriage Ref, which ran for two seasons and had a recurring role opposite Julia Louis-Dreyfus on the CBS series, The New Adventures of Old Christine.
Tom is currently on his “Grateful Bread Tour.”
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Tom Papa: Grateful Bread Tour
2026-05-01 19:00 | Rialto Square Theatre, 102 N. Chicago Street, Joliet, IL, 60432, United States
Tom Papa: Grateful Bread Tour appears at the Rialto Square Theatre in Joliet, IL on May 1, 2026 at 7:00PM!
With more than 20 years as a stand-up comedian, Tom Papa is one of the top comedic voices in the country, finding success as an actor, host, and author, in film, TV, radio and podcasts as well
as on the live stage.
The comedian has had 5 highly rated stand-up specials over the years, and he has recently released his 6th stand-up special, Tom Papa: Home Free as a Netflix Original on October 29, 2024. Papa holds nothing back in his third Netflix special as his kids are finally out of the house and it’s just him, his wife, and a bunch of animals ready to return to their glory days. Tom has seen a lot over the years from close calls with a pachinko ball to late night 7-Eleven runs and he’s sharing all his thoughts as he parties on into the next stage of life. His other critically acclaimed specials include What A Day!, Tom Papa: You’re Doing Great!, Human Mule, Freaked Out, and Tom Papa Live in New York City, two of which were directed by Rob Zombie.
On June 6, 2023, Tom released his highly anticipated third book, We’re All In This Together… So Make Some Room. The book compiles comedic essays that aim to unite us through our stupidity.
Every mistake has already been made, and this should bring us great comfort as we join together in our fight for survival, or at least in our attempt to get through the day. Whether we like it or
not, we’re all in this together.
In 2020, Tom released his second book, You’re Doing Great! – And Other Reasons To Stay Alive, which was the follow-up to Your Dad Stole My Rake: And Other Family Dilemmas both released by St. Martin’s Press, making “Summer Must Read” lists from Parade Magazine to The New York Post. Tom is also a contributing writer to the New Yorker Magazine.
Tom’s highly rated podcast, Breaking Bread with Tom Papa, features Tom and his guest eating, drinking, and celebrating the true meaning of breaking bread with insightful, revealing, and
always funny conversations. He also hosts the popular daily Netflix radio show, What A Joke With Papa And Fortune, on Sirius XM Channel 93 and the monthly show, Come To Papa Live, on Channel 94.
Tom has starred in many fan-favorite films including Paper Spiders where he starred opposite Lili Taylor, The Informant! opposite Matt Damon, Analyze That opposite Robert De Niro, and The Haunted World of El Superbeasto opposite Paul Giamatti, where Tom voiced the title character. He can also be seen alongside Michael Douglas and Matt Damon in the HBO film, Behind the Candelabra, which was directed by Steven Soderbergh and won 11 Emmys.
On TV, Tom hosted the NBC series, The Marriage Ref, which ran for two seasons and had a recurring role opposite Julia Louis-Dreyfus on the CBS series, The New Adventures of Old Christine.
Tom is currently on his “Grateful Bread Tour.”

Kevin James: Eat the Frog
2026-05-08 19:00 | Riverside Theater, 116 W. Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI, 53203, United States
Kevin James: Eat the Frog appears at the Riverside Theatre in Milwaukee, WI on May 8, 2026 at 7PM!
Kevin James began his career as a stand-up on the Long Island comedy scene. After being discovered at the 1996 Montreal Comedy Festival, he signed a network development deal to create his own sitcom.
The King of Queens, which premiered in 1998, ran for nine seasons on CBS with James starring and executive producing, and it garnered him an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series. The show concluded its run in 2007 but continues to air daily in syndication across the country and around the world. James also starred in, and executive produced The Crew, a Netflix sitcom set in the world of NASCAR.
James brought his stand-up act to TV with Sweat the Small Stuff, a one-hour special for Comedy Central. Kevin James and Ray Romano executive produced and starred in the HBO Sports Special Making the Cut: The Road to Pebble Beach; a documentary about the Pebble Beach Pro Am Golf Tournament that was nominated for a Sports Emmy. His second comedy special Never Don’t Give Up premiered on Netflix to critical acclaim.
James made his feature film debut in Columbia Pictures’ Hitch starring opposite Will Smith, and starred in, produced and co-wrote the hit comedies Paul Blart: Mall Cop 1 & 2, Zookeeper, and Here Comes The Boom. James has starred alongside Adam Sandler in Pixels, Grown Ups, Grown Ups 2, I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry, and Hubie Halloween. He starred in the features True Memoirs of an International Assassin and Home Team for Netflix, as well as the independent action thriller Becky.
James can currently be seen in his one hour stand-up comedy special Kevin James: Irregardless on Prime Video, which was nominated for 2024’s Best Comedy Special by the Critics Choice Awards. James will also be starring in the 2026 upcoming feature film “Solo Mio” alongside Nicole Grimaudo, Jonathan Roumie, and Kim Coates.
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Kevin James: Eat the Frog
2026-05-09 20:00 | The Adler Theatre, 136 E. 3rd Street, Davenport, IA, 52801, United States
Kevin James: Eat the Frog appears at the Adler Theatre in Davenport, IA on May 9, 2026 at 8PM!
Kevin James began his career as a stand-up on the Long Island comedy scene. After being discovered at the 1996 Montreal Comedy Festival, he signed a network development deal to create his own sitcom.
The King of Queens, which premiered in 1998, ran for nine seasons on CBS with James starring and executive producing, and it garnered him an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series. The show concluded its run in 2007 but continues to air daily in syndication across the country and around the world. James also starred in, and executive produced The Crew, a Netflix sitcom set in the world of NASCAR.
James brought his stand-up act to TV with Sweat the Small Stuff, a one-hour special for Comedy Central. Kevin James and Ray Romano executive produced and starred in the HBO Sports Special Making the Cut: The Road to Pebble Beach; a documentary about the Pebble Beach Pro Am Golf Tournament that was nominated for a Sports Emmy. His second comedy special Never Don’t Give Up premiered on Netflix to critical acclaim.
James made his feature film debut in Columbia Pictures’ Hitch starring opposite Will Smith, and starred in, produced and co-wrote the hit comedies Paul Blart: Mall Cop 1 & 2, Zookeeper, and Here Comes The Boom. James has starred alongside Adam Sandler in Pixels, Grown Ups, Grown Ups 2, I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry, and Hubie Halloween. He starred in the features True Memoirs of an International Assassin and Home Team for Netflix, as well as the independent action thriller Becky.
James can currently be seen in his one hour stand-up comedy special Kevin James: Irregardless on Prime Video, which was nominated for 2024’s Best Comedy Special by the Critics Choice Awards. James will also be starring in the 2026 upcoming feature film “Solo Mio” alongside Nicole Grimaudo, Jonathan Roumie, and Kim Coates.
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Derek Hough - Symphony of Dance: Encore
2026-07-07 20:00 | Riverside Theater, 116 W. Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI, 53203, United States
Derek Hough – Symphony of Dance: Encore appears at the Riverside Theater in Milwaukee, WI on July 7 at 8PM!
Emmy Award winning and New York Times Best-Selling author Derek Hough started dancing in his hometown of Salt Lake City, UT, at age 11. Just one year later, he moved to London to live and train with the top dance coaches in the world and attend the prestigious Italia Conti performing arts school where he studied theatre, music, and dance.
As a four-time Emmy Award winner and 13-time nominee, Hough holds the record for most choreography nominations in Television Academy history. Hough has also appeared in film, television, and stage projects as an actor. He made his feature film debut for director Duane Adler and producer Robert Cort in the feature film Make Your Move and had a recurring role on the ABC series Nashville and in High School Musical The Musical for Disney+. His stage performances include Radio City Music Hall’s Spring Spectacular costarring alongside the Tony Award winning Laura Benanti and the critically acclaimed production of Footloose in which he starred as the male lead in London’s West End. In December of 2016, Hough starred with Jennifer Hudson, Ariana Grande, Martin Short and Harvey Fierstein in NBC’s Hairspray Live!
As part of the 34th season of the hit ABC series Dancing with the Stars, Hough is part of the judging panel alongside Carrie Ann Inaba and Bruno. A multi-talented entertainer and the only six-time champion in franchise history, Hough had previously performed on the show as a pro-dancer. His mirror ball wins came with celebrity partners that included Brooke Burke, Jennie Garth, Ricki Lake, Nicole Scherzinger, Jennifer Grey, Kellie Pickler, Amber Riley, Amy Purdy and Bindi Irwin.
In May of 2017, Hough joined Jennifer Lopez and Ne-Yo at the judges table for the NBC series World of Dance. The show, which he was part of for 4 seasons, launched as the highest rated summer show in over ten years and was unparalleled dance competition that featured solo artists competing against duos and crews in all genres of dance, including hip hop, tap, ballet, break dancing, ballroom, and more competing for a million-dollar prize.
Hough can also add best-selling author to his list of credits. His memoir Taking the Lead; Lessons from a Life in Motion hit stands in August of 2014 and rapidly was named to the prestigious New York Times Best-Seller list during two non-consecutive time periods, a rare feat.
In November of 2024, Hough launched his first ever holiday tour, Derek Hough Dance for the Holidays which visited 40 cities. The holiday tour followed Hough’s second solo tour, Derek Hough Symphony of Dance which featured stops in 60 cities across the United States and Canada. His first tour, Derek Hough Live: The Tour was in 2019 and prior to that, Hough and his sister Julianne teamed for a live stage dance concert MOVE Live on Tour performing in 50 cities around the country, in 2015 they toured again selling out
scores of venues on their 47-city outing. In 2017 they again performed a sold-out tour of 48 cities around the United States with their show Move – Beyond – Live on Tour.
In 2021 and 2022, Hough headlined his residency Derek Hough: No Limit in the entertainment capital of the world, Las Vegas, Nevada. The critically acclaimed dance-centric show at the Venetian Resort takes Fans on a journey through a true fusion of dance and music, as Hough explores styles ranging from ballroom and tap to salsa, hip-hop and everything in between.
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Get the Led Out
2026-07-10 20:00 | Coronado Theatre, 314 N. Main Street, Rockford, IL, 61101, United States
Get the Led Out returns to the Coronado Theatre in Rockford, IL on July 10, 2026 at 8PM!
From the bombastic and epic, to the folky and mystical, Get The Led Out (GTLO) have captured the essence of the recorded music of Led Zeppelin and brought it to the concert stage. The Philadelphia-based group consists of six veteran musicians intent on delivering Led Zeppelin live, like you’ve never heard before. Utilizing the multi-instrumentalists at their disposal, GTLO re-create the songs in all their depth and glory with the studio overdubs that Zeppelin themselves never performed. When you hear three guitars on the album…GTLO delivers three guitarists on stage. No wigs or fake English accents, GTLO brings what the audience wants…a high energy Zeppelin concert with an honest, heart- thumping intensity.
Dubbed by the media as “The American Led Zeppelin,” Get The Led Out offers a strong focus on the early years. They also touch on the deeper cuts that were seldom, if ever heard in concert. GTLO also include a special “acoustic set” with Zep favorites such as “Tangerine” and “Hey Hey What Can I Do.”
GTLO has amassed a strong national touring history, having performed at major club and PAC venues across the country. GTLO’s approach to their performance of this hallowed catalog is not unlike a classical performance. “Led Zeppelin are sort of the classical composers of the rock era,” says lead vocalist Paul Sinclair. “I believe 100 years from now they will be looked at as the Bach or Beethoven of our time. As cliché as it sounds, their music is timeless.”
A GTLO concert mimics the “light and shade” that are the embodiment of “The Mighty Zep.” Whether it’s the passion and fury with which they deliver the blues-soaked, groove- driven rock anthems, it’s their attention to detail and nuance that makes a Get The Led Out performance a truly awe-inspiring event!
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Get the Led Out
2026-07-15 19:30 | Meyer Theatre, 117 South Washington Street, Green Bay, WI, 54301, United States
Get the Led Out returns to the Meyer Theatre in Green Bay, WI on July 15, 2026 at 7:30PM!
From the bombastic and epic, to the folky and mystical, Get The Led Out (GTLO) have captured the essence of the recorded music of Led Zeppelin and brought it to the concert stage. The Philadelphia-based group consists of six veteran musicians intent on delivering Led Zeppelin live, like you’ve never heard before. Utilizing the multi-instrumentalists at their disposal, GTLO re-create the songs in all their depth and glory with the studio overdubs that Zeppelin themselves never performed. When you hear three guitars on the album…GTLO delivers three guitarists on stage. No wigs or fake English accents, GTLO brings what the audience wants…a high energy Zeppelin concert with an honest, heart- thumping intensity.
Dubbed by the media as “The American Led Zeppelin,” Get The Led Out offers a strong focus on the early years. They also touch on the deeper cuts that were seldom, if ever heard in concert. GTLO also include a special “acoustic set” with Zep favorites such as “Tangerine” and “Hey Hey What Can I Do.”
GTLO has amassed a strong national touring history, having performed at major club and PAC venues across the country. GTLO’s approach to their performance of this hallowed catalog is not unlike a classical performance. “Led Zeppelin are sort of the classical composers of the rock era,” says lead vocalist Paul Sinclair. “I believe 100 years from now they will be looked at as the Bach or Beethoven of our time. As cliché as it sounds, their music is timeless.”
A GTLO concert mimics the “light and shade” that are the embodiment of “The Mighty Zep.” Whether it’s the passion and fury with which they deliver the blues-soaked, groove- driven rock anthems, it’s their attention to detail and nuance that makes a Get The Led Out performance a truly awe-inspiring event!
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Lyle Lovett and his Small Large Band
2026-07-15 19:30 | Overture Center for the Arts, 201 State Street, Madison, WI, 53703, United States
Lyle Lovett and his Small Large Band appear at the Overture Center in Madison, WI on July 15, 2026 at 7:30PM!
Lyle Lovett and his Small Large Band promise an unforgettable evening of musical mastery and heartfelt narratives. Coupled with his gift for storytelling, this unconventional show highlights Lovett’s fusion of jazz, country, swing, folk, gospel and blues. The four-time Grammy-winning singer, composer and actor is joined by his renowned Small Large Band to perform Lovett favorites alongside a dynamic selection of his work.
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The Australian Pink Floyd Show: The Happiest Day of Our Lives - Greatest Hits 26
2026-08-21 20:00 | RiverEdge Park, 360 N. Broadway, Aurora, IL, 60505, United States
The Australian Pink Floyd Show: The Happiest Days of Our Lives – Greatest Hits 26 appears at RiverEdge Park in Aurora, IL on August 21 at 8PM!
The Australian Pink Floyd Show is the leading show of its kind in the world. Performing the music of Pink Floyd with note for note perfection, this critically acclaimed show has been astonishing audiences worldwide for nearly 40 years. Reproducing the complete Pink Floyd experience and bringing the music to new audiences, TAPFS inspired a whole new genre of acts.
The show includes a world class light and laser show, video animations, state of the art, high resolution LED screen technology and other special effects. In addition and in true Pink Floyd tradition, there are several huge inflatables including a giant pig, and their own unique Pink Kangaroo.
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Kevin Smith
2026-09-16 19:30 | Meyer Theatre, 117 South Washington Street, Green Bay, WI, 54301, United States
Kevin Smith appears at the Meyer Theatre in Green Bay, WI on September 16, 2026 at 7:30PM!
Kevin Smith does it all – filmmaker, actor, comedian, comic book writer, author, YouTuber, and podcaster. He came to prominence with the low-budget comedy buddy film Clerks (1994), which he wrote, directed, co-produced, and acted in as the character Silent Bob of stoner duo Jay and Silent Bob.
Clerks won the “Award of the Youth” and the “Mercedes-Benz Award” at the 1994 Cannes Film Festival, and the “Filmmakers Trophy” at the Sundance Film Festival and was nominated for three Independent Spirit Awards (Best First Feature, Best First Screenplay and Jeff Anderson for Best Debut Performance).
The film Jay and Silent Bob also appeared in Smith’s later films Mallrats, Chasing Amy, Dogma, Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back, Clerks II, Jay and Silent Bob Reboot, and Clerks III which are set primarily in his home state of New Jersey. While not strictly sequential, the films have crossover plot elements, character references, and a shared canon known as the “View Askewniverse”, named after Smith’s production company View Askew Productions, which he co-founded with Scott Mosier.
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Bored Teachers: "Is It Friday Yet?!" Comedy Tour
2026-09-26 19:30 | The Victoria Theatre, 138 N. Main Street, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Bored Teachers: “Is It Friday Yet?!” Comedy Tour appears at the Victoria Theatre in Dayton, OH on September 26, 2026 at 7:30PM!
They’ve graded the papers, survived the staff meetings, and lost their last ounce of patience… and now they’re taking it out on stage!
Bored Teachers is BACK with brand-new jokes, bigger laughs, and the most relatable teacher comedy you’ll ever hear. For nearly a decade, Bored Teachers has been the #1 voice of teacher humor—racking up over 1 billion views, amassing 10 million+ followers, and hosting the #1 teacher-comedy podcast on the planet.
Since 2022, they’ve performed for 200,000+ teachers worldwide, and sold out 200+ theatres across 49 states, 5 countries, and 3 continents. Their BRAND NEW “IS IT FRIDAY YET?!” tour starting January 2026 is more than a comedy show – it’s the ultimate night of laughter and solidarity for anyone who’s ever worked in education, taught a lesson, or just survived parent-teacher conferences.
Get ready to laugh until you cry as the funniest teacher-comedians in the world share their side-splitting stories, savage truths, and hilarious classroom confessions. Whether you’re a teacher, a parent, or just someone who’s been in school, this show will have you nodding, clapping, and hollering, “That’s SO TRUE!”
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The Carpenters Songbook
2026-10-02 19:30 | Rialto Square Theatre, 102 N. Chicago Street, Joliet, IL, 60432, United States
The Carpenters Songbook appears at the Rialto Square Theatre in Joliet, IL on October 2, 2026 at 7:30PM!
Few voices in pop history are as instantly recognizable, or as deeply loved, as Karen Carpenter’s. THE CARPENTERS SONGBOOK: A LIVE CELEBRATION, brings the icon’s extraordinary voice and the brother-sister duo’s unforgettable music back to the stage in a beautifully crafted all-new production from the creative team behind The Simon & Garfunkel Story.
With a full band and heartfelt storytelling, this concert captures the warmth, emotion, and musical brilliance of The Carpenters. It’s a touching tribute that invites audiences to sing-along, reminisce, and fall in love all over again. Expect to relive all of their favorites including “We’ve Only Just Begun,” “Close to You,” and “Rainy Days and Mondays” with this heartfelt love letter to the quiet magic of Karen and Richard Carpenter.
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Get the Led Out
2026-10-10 20:00 | Prairie Home Alliance Theater
Get the Led Out returns to Prairie Home Alliance Theater in Peoria, IL on October 10, 2026 at 8PM!
From the bombastic and epic, to the folky and mystical, Get The Led Out (GTLO) have captured the essence of the recorded music of Led Zeppelin and brought it to the concert stage. The Philadelphia-based group consists of six veteran musicians intent on delivering Led Zeppelin live, like you’ve never heard before. Utilizing the multi-instrumentalists at their disposal, GTLO re-create the songs in all their depth and glory with the studio overdubs that Zeppelin themselves never performed. When you hear three guitars on the album…GTLO delivers three guitarists on stage. No wigs or fake English accents, GTLO brings what the audience wants…a high energy Zeppelin concert with an honest, heart- thumping intensity.
Dubbed by the media as “The American Led Zeppelin,” Get The Led Out offers a strong focus on the early years. They also touch on the deeper cuts that were seldom, if ever heard in concert. GTLO also include a special “acoustic set” with Zep favorites such as “Tangerine” and “Hey Hey What Can I Do.”
GTLO has amassed a strong national touring history, having performed at major club and PAC venues across the country. GTLO’s approach to their performance of this hallowed catalog is not unlike a classical performance. “Led Zeppelin are sort of the classical composers of the rock era,” says lead vocalist Paul Sinclair. “I believe 100 years from now they will be looked at as the Bach or Beethoven of our time. As cliché as it sounds, their music is timeless.”
A GTLO concert mimics the “light and shade” that are the embodiment of “The Mighty Zep.” Whether it’s the passion and fury with which they deliver the blues-soaked, groove- driven rock anthems, it’s their attention to detail and nuance that makes a Get The Led Out performance a truly awe-inspiring event!
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Buddy Guy 90
2026-10-16 19:30 | Rialto Square Theatre, 102 N. Chicago Street, Joliet, IL, 60432, United States
Buddy Guy 90 appears at the Rialto Square Theatre in Joliet, IL on October 16, 2026 at 7:30PM!
At nearly 90 years old, Buddy Guy remains a singular force in American music. Fresh off earning his ninth GRAMMY®
Award in 2026 for Best Traditional Blues Album (Ain’t Done with the Blues), the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee
and one of the last living architects of electric blues will celebrate a historic milestone with the extended Buddy Guy 90
Tour, featuring newly added headline performances across North America in 2026.
Following his widely celebrated Damn Right Farewell and Damn Right Encore tours, Buddy Guy continues to defy
expectations, proving that the blues is not only alive — it’s thriving. The Buddy Guy 90 Tour honors a career that has
shaped generations of musicians while showcasing the fire, emotion, and authenticity that have defined his live
performances for more than seven decades.
Born in Lettsworth, Louisiana, and forged in the clubs of Chicago, Buddy Guy pioneered the explosive West Side sound
that influenced artists ranging from Jimi Hendrix and Eric Clapton to Stevie Ray Vaughan and John Mayer. His
blistering guitar work, raw vocals, and unmistakable showmanship helped rewrite the language of electric blues, bridging
tradition and innovation in equal measure.
2025 made it clear that Buddy has no intention of slowing down. From a pivotal role in Ryan Coogler’s cultural
phenomenon Sinners to the release of Ain’t Done With the Blues, a critically acclaimed album produced by longtime
collaborator Tom Hambridge and featuring The Blind Boys of Alabama, Joe Walsh, Peter Frampton, Christone
“Kingfish” Ingram, and Joe Bonamassa. Released on his 89th birthday, the album reaffirmed what fans already know:
Buddy Guy is still creating vital, relevant music with urgency, grit, and soul.
The Buddy Guy 90 Tour offers audiences a rare opportunity to witness a living legend on some of the world’s most
storied stages, including the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville and the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles. A celebration not
just of longevity, but of an artist who continues to perform with the passion and power that made him an icon, these
shows are a tribute to the blues, its past, its future, and one of its greatest champions.
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Sonic Live in Concert
2026-10-16 19:30 | Prairie Home Alliance Theater
Sonic Live in Concert appears at Prairie Home Alliance Theater in Peoria, IL on October 16, 2026 at 7:30PM!
Celebrate 35 years of one of the most iconic video game franchises of all time: Sonic the Hedgehog. This new in concert experience brings together, live on stage, the most iconic music and incredible moments of the beloved Sonic video games.

A live ensemble, rock musicians, electronics, and vocalists will perform an array of the incredible and defining songs from throughout the games as well as instrumental renditions of fan favourites from the Genesis era to now as they accompany the most exciting moments from across the games. From Green Hill Zone to “Undefeatable,” there’s no better way to celebrate Sonic’s rich history.

Audiences can expect musical Easter eggs woven into the arrangements and an electrifying production, adding an extra layer of discovery that brings Sonic’s world vividly to life on stage.

The concert also highlights the creative legacy behind Sonic’s music from legendary composers Jun Senoue and Tomoya Ohtani, whose work has helped define Sonic’s sound across generations.

This is a must-see show for Sonic fans!

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WASP: 1984 to Headless 2026 U.S. Tour with special guests KK's Priest
2026-10-16 20:00 | The Pabst Theater, 144 East Wells Street, Milwaukee, WI, 53202, United States
WASP: 1984 to Headless 2026 U.S. Tour with special guests KK’s Priest appears at the Pabst Theater in Milwaukee, WI on October 16, 2026 at 8PM!
Few Bands in the history of Rock N’ Roll have ever incited the love, the hate, the raw emotional effect this Band has had on the world. From the very beginning, in the small venues of Los Angeles California, and later to the numerous countries worldwide that banned these Winged Assassins from performing live, the Band’s unique style of Shock and Rock caused Religious organizations, Local City Councils, Parliaments, and the Washington D.C. Senate to hold hearings in an effort to bar this group from selling records and trashing stages everywhere they played.
The band’s founding member, frontman Blackie Lawless, has led the group as its lead vocalist and primary songwriter since its beginning. His unique brand of visual, social and political comment took the group to worldwide heights and sold millions of records alongside a legacy of sold out shows across the globe for 4 decades.
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Josh Gates: Haunted Expeditions Live!
2026-10-22 19:00 | Coronado Theatre, 314 N. Main Street, Rockford, IL, 61101, United States
Josh Gates: Haunted Expeditions Live! appears at the Coronado Theatre in Rockford, IL on October 22, 2026 at 7PM!
Adventurer, television personality, and author Josh Gates is the host and executive producer of the smash-hit Discovery Channel series, Expedition Unknown. The show follows Gates as he sets out on a global journey to explore archaeological discoveries, historic mysteries, and scientific breakthroughs. Josh immerses himself in each story, conducting his own investigations, showcasing the work of dedicated explorers while also highlighting vibrant cultures and fascinating destinations. Armed with a degree in archaeology, a quick wit, and a hunger for adventure, Gates travels to some of the most remote corners of the planet in immersive, hilarious, and thrilling journeys.
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Josh Gates: Haunted Expeditions Live!
2026-10-23 19:30 | Rialto Square Theatre, 102 N. Chicago Street, Joliet, IL, 60432, United States
Josh Gates: Haunted Expeditions Live! appears at the Rialto Square Theatre in Joliet, IL on October 23, 2026 at 7:30PM!
Adventurer, television personality, and author Josh Gates is the host and executive producer of the smash-hit Discovery Channel series, Expedition Unknown. The show follows Gates as he sets out on a global journey to explore archaeological discoveries, historic mysteries, and scientific breakthroughs. Josh immerses himself in each story, conducting his own investigations, showcasing the work of dedicated explorers while also highlighting vibrant cultures and fascinating destinations. Armed with a degree in archaeology, a quick wit, and a hunger for adventure, Gates travels to some of the most remote corners of the planet in immersive, hilarious, and thrilling journeys.
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Josh Gates: Haunted Expeditions Live!
2026-10-24 19:30 | Prairie Home Alliance Theater
Josh Gates: Haunted Expeditions Live! appears at Prairie Home Alliance Theater in Peoria, IL on October 24, 2026 at 7:30PM!
Adventurer, television personality, and author Josh Gates is the host and executive producer of the smash-hit Discovery Channel series, Expedition Unknown. The show follows Gates as he sets out on a global journey to explore archaeological discoveries, historic mysteries, and scientific breakthroughs. Josh immerses himself in each story, conducting his own investigations, showcasing the work of dedicated explorers while also highlighting vibrant cultures and fascinating destinations. Armed with a degree in archaeology, a quick wit, and a hunger for adventure, Gates travels to some of the most remote corners of the planet in immersive, hilarious, and thrilling journeys.
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William Shatner Live On-stage with Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan
2026-10-29 19:00 | Rialto Square Theatre, 102 N. Chicago Street, Joliet, IL, 60432, United States
William Shatner Live On-Stage with Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan appears at the Rialto Square Theatre in Joliet, IL on October 29 at 7PM!
Following a screening of the classic film “Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan,” Shatner, one of Hollywood’s most recognizable and beloved figures, will take to the stage to share fascinating and humorous behind-the-scenes stories from his seven decades-long career as an actor, producer, director, writer and – most recently – space-traveler. Fans will also have a chance to ask Mr. Shatner questions during an audience-led Q&A.
A limited number of VIP tickets will be available which include premium seating and a photo opportunity with Mr. Shatner. Tickets go on sale Friday, March 27th at 10 AM at Rialtosquare.com, or at The Rialto Square Theatre Box Office.
Don’t miss your chance to see a Hollywood legend in this thrill-of-a-lifetime evening. Produced by Mills Entertainment.
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Straight No Chaser
2026-10-30 19:30 | The Virginia Theatre, 203 West Park Avenue, Champaign, 61820, United States
Straight No Chaser appears on October 30, 2026 at 7:30PM at The Virginia Theatre in Champaign, IL!
If the phrase “male a cappella group” conjures up and image of students in blue blazers, ties, and khakis singing traditional college songs on ivied campuses… THINK AGAIN!

Look up “holiday music” in the dictionary, and it’s likely that there is a photo of the nine-person a cappella group Straight No Chaser instead of a standard definition. For more than two decades, the group has provided the soundtrack of the season, bringing millions of fans to their feet while putting them in the holiday spirit. Year after year, fans anxiously await the moment they can officially hit play on Straight No Chaser favorites.
And this year is no different.
Straight No Chaser is back on tour, serving up an all-you-can-eat buffet of holiday music (with none of the calories) as they cross the U.S. from October through December
The nine-man act of Walter Chase, Jerome Collins, Seggie Isho, Michael Luginbill, Steve Morgan, Luke Bob Robinson, Jasper Smith, Tyler Trepp and Freedom Young has served as a festive blend of harmonious voices for more than two and a half decades, having recently celebrated their 25th anniversary. Even though the group has been together for a quarter of a century, the thrill of performing holiday songs for old and new fans alike is not lost on them.
Thankfully, the SNC holiday tour is a gift that requires no wrapping and one that everyone delights in sharing. To date, the band has sold more than three million albums worldwide, sold more than 1.5 million tickets worldwide, earned 100 million+ YouTube views, and racked up over one billion streams.
Alongside their successful headlining tours, the group has had dozens of major television performances and collaborated with artists such as Sir Paul McCartney, Sir Elton John and Stevie Wonder. Their most recent non-holiday album, Yacht on the Rocks, even included a collaboration with Toto’s David Paich. In addition, two of their eight LPs, Holiday Spirits and Christmas Cheers, have been RIAA-Certified Gold.
Straight No Chaser was originally formed at Indiana University in the mid-’90s. The group reunited and gained new momentum in 2006 when an original member uploaded their 1998 performance of The 12 Days of Christmas to YouTube to share some college nostalgia with friends. What happened next was a level of success that few people could have predicted, least of all, the nine members of Straight No Chaser.
For the next decade, audiences watched as the group put a cappella on the map–bursting on the scene before pop culture phenoms like The Sing Off and Pitch Perfect. They were signed to Atlantic Records, developed a robust fan base through touring, and sold out venues. Their star is constantly on the rise, as Straight No Chaser continues to achieve new milestones with every tour run, EP and album release and TV performance.
Year after year, the group aims to keep fans entertained and inspired. There are no cookie-cutter shows here; each concert serves up a healthy dose of banter between the band members, flawless harmonies, and a blend of old and new music. Isn’t that what makes the holidays special–achieving the perfect balance of old and new?
In the midst of a season filled with seemingly endless to-dos, fans are sure to feel a sense of fun and escapism that have consistently served as familiar themes of Straight No Chaser’s music.
One thing is for sure: The band will wow audiences at their live shows, from the first scent of pumpkin spice in October all the way through the anticipation of champagne bubbles to ring in the new year.

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Micky Dolenz - 60 Years of the Monkees
2026-11-01 19:00 - 2027-01-03 19:00 | Rialto Square Theatre, 102 N. Chicago Street, Joliet, IL, 60432, United States
Micky Dolenz – 60 Years of the Monkees appears at the Rialto Square Theatre in Joliet, IL on November 1, 2026 at 7PM!
Micky Dolenz is an actor, singer, director, producer, writer, radio DJ, inventor, and all-around performer extraordinaire, and stands tall as a paragon of taste and accomplishment in the rough-and-tumble world of showbusiness and entertainment.
Micky is best known as a vocalist and drummer of the 1960’s pop legends The Monkees. The Monkees not only achieved great success as a TV show, but also as recording artists; selling in excess of 65 million units, and achieving worldwide success. Their first four albums–THE MONKEES (1966); MORE OF THE MONKEES (1967) );HEADQUARTERS(1967); and PISCES, AQUARIUS, CAPRICORN AND JONES, LTD. (1967) all reached the number one position on the charts and launched three number-one singles: “Last Train to Clarksville,” “I’m a Believer” (both with lead vocals by Micky), and “Daydream Believer.”
The group’s first five albums also went platinum. Micky has also released several critically as of the Monkees appears at the Rialto Square Theatre in Joliet, IL on November 1, 2026 at 7PM!cclaimed solo albums: KING FOR A DAY; REMEMBER; and A LITTLE BIT BROADWAY; ALITTLE BIT ROCK AND ROLL.
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An Evening with Alton Brown
2026-11-06 19:30 | Mayo Civic Center, 30 Civic Center Drive SE, Rochester, 55902, United States
An Evening with Alton Brown appears at the Mayo Civic Center in Rochester, MN on November 6, 2026 at 7:30PM!
Although he’s keeping the details under wraps, Brown has said that with An Evening of Alton Brown he’s “stirring up some twists on his greatest hits” and “spicing things up with new demonstrations, music, and slightly scaled-down mayhem.” No matter what, An Evening of Alton Brown will present Brown as you’ve never seen him! Unless, of course, you’ve been invited to his house.
Best known for creating and hosting groundbreaking television such as Good Eats, Iron Chef America, Cutthroat Kitchen, and Food Network Star, Brown has also built one of the most successful culinary touring franchises ever, performing live in more than 300 cities for well over half a million fans. With An Evening of Alton Brown, he strips away the spectacle in favor of connection, spontaneity, and storytelling, delivering a show that is equal parts humor, science, food, and heart.
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An Evening with Alton Brown
2026-11-07 19:30 | Coronado Theatre, 314 N. Main Street, Rockford, IL, 61101, United States
An Evening with Alton Brown appears at the Coronado Theatre in Rockford, IL on November 7, 2026 at 7:30PM!
Although he’s keeping the details under wraps, Brown has said that with An Evening of Alton Brown he’s “stirring up some twists on his greatest hits” and “spicing things up with new demonstrations, music, and slightly scaled-down mayhem.” No matter what, An Evening of Alton Brown will present Brown as you’ve never seen him! Unless, of course, you”ve been invited to his house.
Best known for creating and hosting groundbreaking television such as Good Eats, Iron Chef America, Cutthroat Kitchen, and Food Network Star, Brown has also built one of the most successful culinary touring franchises ever, performing live in more than 300 cities for well over half a million fans. With An Evening of Alton Brown, he strips away the spectacle in favor of connection, spontaneity, and storytelling, delivering a show that is equal parts humor, science, food, and heart.
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Bored Teachers: "Is It Friday Yet?!" Comedy Tour
2026-11-14 19:30 | Rialto Square Theatre, 102 N. Chicago Street, Joliet, Illinois, 60432, United States
Bored Teachers: “Is It Friday Yet?!” Comedy Tour appears at the Rialto Square Theatre in Joliet, IL on November 14, 2026 at 7:30PM!
They’ve graded the papers, survived the staff meetings, and lost their last ounce of patience… and now they’re taking it out on stage!
Bored Teachers is BACK with brand-new jokes, bigger laughs, and the most relatable teacher comedy you’ll ever hear. For nearly a decade, Bored Teachers has been the #1 voice of teacher humor—racking up over 1 billion views, amassing 10 million+ followers, and hosting the #1 teacher-comedy podcast on the planet.
Since 2022, they’ve performed for 200,000+ teachers worldwide, and sold out 200+ theatres across 49 states, 5 countries, and 3 continents. Their BRAND NEW “IS IT FRIDAY YET?!” tour starting January 2026 is more than a comedy show – it’s the ultimate night of laughter and solidarity for anyone who’s ever worked in education, taught a lesson, or just survived parent-teacher conferences.
Get ready to laugh until you cry as the funniest teacher-comedians in the world share their side-splitting stories, savage truths, and hilarious classroom confessions. Whether you’re a teacher, a parent, or just someone who’s been in school, this show will have you nodding, clapping, and hollering, “That’s SO TRUE!”
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Be Like Blippi Tour
2026-11-15 14:00 | IL
Be Like Blippi Tour appears at the Rialto Square Theatre in Joliet, IL on November 15, 2026 at 2PM!
Get ready to see the world more curiously! Join Blippi and Meekah live on stage for a one-of-a-kind interactive
adventure that inspires kids to move like, play like, and explore just like Blippi! The Be Like Blippi Tour is packed with
high-energy music and surprises, featuring fan-favorite songs like “The Excavator Song,” “Monster Truck,” “Dino
Dance,” and “Curious Like Me.” With Blippi’s signature mix of play, learning, and exploration, families can get curious
together while singing, laughing, and dancing along during this unforgettable adventure full of fun and discovery.
The Be Like Blippi Tour invites you to break out your orange Blippi glasses and ignite that spark of curiosity that lives
inside every single one of us and share in an unforgettable experience that encourages kids to… Be Like Blippi!
“We’re pleased to bring the Be Like Blippi Tour to even more cities this fall,” said Stephen Shaw, Founder and Co-CEO
of Round Room Live. “Blippi has built an extraordinary connection with families, and this production translates that
energy into a live experience that is engaging, educational, and fun for audiences of all ages.”
“Music has always been at the heart of what makes Blippi so joyful, and Be Like Blippi brings that energy to life in an
even bigger way,” said Susan Vargo, Head of Experiences at Moonbug Entertainment. “This new show invites families
to channel their inner Blippi through music, movement, and curiosity.”
Blippi on Tour productions have already engaged and entertained millions of families worldwide, with tours across
North America, the U.K., Mexico, Africa, Asia, and the Middle East. This summer, the Be Like Blippi Tour will delight
UK audiences at the Marble Arch Theatre in the West End, as well as tour additional arenas throughout the UK.
For the Be Like Blippi Tour, the characters Blippi and Meekah will be played by professional stage performers selected
specifically for the tour.
Enhance your Be Like Blippi Tour ticket with a Photo Experience where your family will have the opportunity to make a
lasting memory by taking a photo alongside Blippi. Please note: to attend, each guest must have both a Photo Experience
ticket and a Be Like Blippi Tour show ticket. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Fans can visit BlippiOnTour.com now for tour dates and ticket information, and sign up to be the first to hear news and
exclusive offers. Follow Blippi on Tour social media for exclusive tour content.
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Bored Teachers: "Is It Friday Yet?!" Comedy Tour
2026-11-15 15:00 | UIS Performing Arts Center, One University Plaza, MS PAC 292, Springfield, IL, 62703, United States
Bored Teachers: “Is It Friday Yet?!” Comedy Tour appears at the UIS Performing Arts Center in Springfield, IL on November 15, 2026 at 3PM!
They’ve graded the papers, survived the staff meetings, and lost their last ounce of patience… and now they’re taking it out on stage!
Bored Teachers is BACK with brand-new jokes, bigger laughs, and the most relatable teacher comedy you’ll ever hear. For nearly a decade, Bored Teachers has been the #1 voice of teacher humor—racking up over 1 billion views, amassing 10 million+ followers, and hosting the #1 teacher-comedy podcast on the planet.
Since 2022, they’ve performed for 200,000+ teachers worldwide, and sold out 200+ theatres across 49 states, 5 countries, and 3 continents. Their BRAND NEW “IS IT FRIDAY YET?!” tour starting January 2026 is more than a comedy show – it’s the ultimate night of laughter and solidarity for anyone who’s ever worked in education, taught a lesson, or just survived parent-teacher conferences.
Get ready to laugh until you cry as the funniest teacher-comedians in the world share their side-splitting stories, savage truths, and hilarious classroom confessions. Whether you’re a teacher, a parent, or just someone who’s been in school, this show will have you nodding, clapping, and hollering, “That’s SO TRUE!”
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Straight No Chaser
2026-11-29 19:00 | Fox Cities Performing Arts Center, 400 West College Avenue, Appleton, WI, 54911, United States
Straight No Chaser appears on November 29, 2026 at 7:00PM at Fox Cities Performing Arts Center in Appleton, WI!
If the phrase “male a cappella group” conjures up and image of students in blue blazers, ties, and khakis singing traditional college songs on ivied campuses… THINK AGAIN!

Look up “holiday music” in the dictionary, and it’s likely that there is a photo of the nine-person a cappella group Straight No Chaser instead of a standard definition. For more than two decades, the group has provided the soundtrack of the season, bringing millions of fans to their feet while putting them in the holiday spirit. Year after year, fans anxiously await the moment they can officially hit play on Straight No Chaser favorites.
And this year is no different.
Straight No Chaser is back on tour, serving up an all-you-can-eat buffet of holiday music (with none of the calories) as they cross the U.S. from October through December
The nine-man act of Walter Chase, Jerome Collins, Seggie Isho, Michael Luginbill, Steve Morgan, Luke Bob Robinson, Jasper Smith, Tyler Trepp and Freedom Young has served as a festive blend of harmonious voices for more than two and a half decades, having recently celebrated their 25th anniversary. Even though the group has been together for a quarter of a century, the thrill of performing holiday songs for old and new fans alike is not lost on them.
Thankfully, the SNC holiday tour is a gift that requires no wrapping and one that everyone delights in sharing. To date, the band has sold more than three million albums worldwide, sold more than 1.5 million tickets worldwide, earned 100 million+ YouTube views, and racked up over one billion streams.
Alongside their successful headlining tours, the group has had dozens of major television performances and collaborated with artists such as Sir Paul McCartney, Sir Elton John and Stevie Wonder. Their most recent non-holiday album, Yacht on the Rocks, even included a collaboration with Toto’s David Paich. In addition, two of their eight LPs, Holiday Spirits and Christmas Cheers, have been RIAA-Certified Gold.
Straight No Chaser was originally formed at Indiana University in the mid-’90s. The group reunited and gained new momentum in 2006 when an original member uploaded their 1998 performance of The 12 Days of Christmas to YouTube to share some college nostalgia with friends. What happened next was a level of success that few people could have predicted, least of all, the nine members of Straight No Chaser.
For the next decade, audiences watched as the group put a cappella on the map–bursting on the scene before pop culture phenoms like The Sing Off and Pitch Perfect. They were signed to Atlantic Records, developed a robust fan base through touring, and sold out venues. Their star is constantly on the rise, as Straight No Chaser continues to achieve new milestones with every tour run, EP and album release and TV performance.
Year after year, the group aims to keep fans entertained and inspired. There are no cookie-cutter shows here; each concert serves up a healthy dose of banter between the band members, flawless harmonies, and a blend of old and new music. Isn’t that what makes the holidays special–achieving the perfect balance of old and new?
In the midst of a season filled with seemingly endless to-dos, fans are sure to feel a sense of fun and escapism that have consistently served as familiar themes of Straight No Chaser’s music.
One thing is for sure: The band will wow audiences at their live shows, from the first scent of pumpkin spice in October all the way through the anticipation of champagne bubbles to ring in the new year.

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