A.J. Croce Presents CROCE PLAYS CROCE
2025-10-09 19:30 (America/Chicago) | North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie, 9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie, IL, 60077, United States
A.J. Croce Presents CROCE PLAYS CROCE at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie on October 9, 2025 at 7:30PM!

Like only the most enduring of artists, A.J. Croce embodies a joyful love of music that’s fully matched by his phenomenal talent. A piano virtuoso who started playing as a small child and toured with B.B. King at just 18-years-old, the Nashville-based singer/songwriter has since collaborated and performed with legends and luminaries across a wide expanse of genres (Willie Nelson, Leon Russell, Ry Cooder, Allen Toussaint, to name a few), all while building up an acclaimed catalog that blurs the boundaries between blues, soul, rock & roll, Americana, and much more. When it came time to create his new album Heart of the Eternal, Croce joined forces with in-demand producer Shooter Jennings (Brandi Carlile, Tanya Tucker) and once again pushed the limits of his artistry, arriving at a transcendent selection of songs that journey from psychedelia to Philadelphia soul to Latin-infused jazz-pop with both unbridled imagination and sophisticated grace.
Recorded at the famed Sunset Sound in Los Angeles, Heart of the Eternal came to life during his downtime from the ongoing Croce Plays Croce tour—a widely celebrated run in which he performs classic songs from his late father Jim Croce, along with his own material and a number of specially curated covers. For help in shaping the freewheeling but exquisitely composed sound of his eleventh studio LP, Croce enlisted the first-rate musicians who make up his longtime live band, including bassist David Barard (a Grammy-winner who performed with Dr. John for nearly four decades), drummer Gary Mallaber (whose credits include iconic albums like Van Morrison’s Moondance and Tupelo Honey), and guitarist James Pennebaker (Delbert McClinton, Jimmie Dale Gilmore). The follow-up to his critically lauded cover album By Request—and first original body of work since 2017’s Just Like Medicine, hailed as “brilliant” by No Depression and a “fluid expression of sorrow and gratitude” by Pop Matters—the result is the latest evidence of Croce’s profound gift for imbuing his songwriting with equal parts hard-won wisdom and heart-on-sleeve emotion.
Kicking off with a glorious bang, Heart of the Eternal opens on the exuberant grooves of “I Got A Feeling”: a swaggering piece of psychedelic soul threaded with so much lovingly delivered insight (e.g., “There’s a message in the tension on the road to inner peace/When you lose the thing you want, you find the thing you need”). Co-written with Tommy Sims (Eric Clapton, Bonnie Raitt), the gritty yet radiant track finds Croce taking the helm on lead guitar. “From having done all the Croce Plays Croce shows over the past few years, I’m starting to feel a lot more confident as a guitar player,” he notes. Another song featuring his exhilarating performance on lead guitar, “Hey Margarita” brings fiery riffs to a fuzzed-out and high-spirited blues-funk anthem. “With that song in particular I felt inspired by Link Wray and [Chicago blues visionary] Hubert Sumlin, and I wanted it to sound like I was playing through an old radio,” Croce reveals.
One of the most powerful moments on Heart of the Eternal, “Reunion” takes the form of a gospel-leaning number spotlighting Croce’s warmly impassioned vocals and the luminous harmonies of backup vocalists Jackie Wilson and Katrice Ford (both members of his touring band). With its indelibly hopeful contemplation of mortality and loss, “Reunion” emerged from a writing session with John Oates, whom Croce first met when the two performed at a 2023 Ryman Auditorium event honoring the legacy of John Prine. “When we wrote that song John’s father had just turned 100 and told John how he couldn’t wait for his reunion with his late wife,” Croce recalls. “I thought the idea of reconnecting with someone in the afterlife was really beautiful, so John and I each took that song and created our own very distinct versions of it.”
Encompassing everything from heartbreak ballads to existential reflections, Heart of the Eternal endlessly illuminates the tremendous depth of Croce’s musicality. On “Complications of Love,” for instance, the album takes on a beguiling intensity thanks to the track’s hypnotic rhythms, lavish guitar lines, and moody violin melodies. “I wrote that song feeling inspired by tango and Django Reinhardt and all these different styles of music with a very romantic element, and the way it came together was a total surprise,” Croce says of the latter. And on the album-closing “The Finest Line,” he joins country star Margo Price for a soul-searching meditation on the spirit’s destiny after death, setting their call-and-response vocals against a backdrop of haunting harmonies and spellbinding piano work. “I wrote ‘The Finest Line’ in a very dreamlike state, without even thinking of turning it into a duet,” he says. “But Margo just happened to stop by the studio and offered to sing, and it worked perfectly for the song.”
All throughout Heart of the Eternal, Croce showcases his dazzling singularity as a pianist—a quality born from a lifelong devotion to his very first instrument. “When I first started playing, I was so little that I couldn’t even walk to the piano—I had to crawl to it,” he points out. Later in his childhood, piano became something of a lifeline for Croce, who suffered a total loss of eyesight from ages four to ten and turned to blind pianists like Ray Charles and Stevie Wonder for much-needed comfort and inspiration. Over the course of an extraordinary career that’s found him working with some of the most esteemed producers in music history—including Jack Clement (Johnny Cash, Elvis Presley), Tony Berg (Fiona Apple, Bob Dylan), and Greg Cohen (Tom Waits, John Zorn)—Croce has routinely sought out collaborators who help him to uncover new and unexpected ways of working with piano. To that end, Jennings proved to be an ideal creative partner for the making of Heart of the Eternal. “I love the idea of taking this beautiful instrument and making it sound different than it’s ever sounded before, so Shooter and I did a lot of experimenting where we were using guitar pedals and putting unusual effects on the wonderful old Steinway at his studio,” says Croce. “Anytime I’m outside my comfort zone it feels really exciting to me, because that’s what helps me to grow as a musician.”
In the tradition of past releases like his 2009 album Cage of Muses, the title to Heart of the Eternal serves as a subtle nod to Croce’s emotional and spiritual relationship with music. “Music has given me everything: it’s taught me patience and compassion and empathy; it was my refuge and my religion when I lost my sight as a kid,” he says. “When I look back at the music that’s inspired me the most, it’s the music that has real depth and soul to it, whether that’s Little Richard or Otis Redding and Hank Williams or Fiona Apple. Anything that makes me feel is meaningful to me, and I hope that everyone can find that same connection with all of these songs.”
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Bored Teachers: The Struggle is Real! Comedy Tour
2025-10-12 15:00 | Coronado Theatre, 314 N. Main Street, Rockford, IL, 61101, United States
Bored Teachers: The Struggle is Real! Comedy Tour appears at the Coronado Theatre in Rockford, IL on October 12 at 3PM!
Bored Teachers are BACK with all new material on their “The Struggle is Real!” Comedy Tour. For years, Bored Teachers Studios has brought a sense of humor to teachers around the world to ease their daily struggle in the classroom. They’ve amassed over a billion views on their viral videos
on social media, over 10 million followers, and the #1 ranked teacher- comedy podcast—#6 of all Stand Up Comedy shows on Apple Podcasts. Since 2022, Bored Teachers has been selling out comedy clubs and major theatres across 49 states, bringing laughter to over 150,000 teachers throughout the school year and has become the main event to attend in all of teacher world. Even non-teacher fans have reviewed it as one of the funniest stand up shows they’ve ever seen! The Bored Teachers Show is a
comedy powerhouse that anyone who’s ever been in a classroom can relate to. Please note that PG-13 language is used during some sets.
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Wheel of Fortune Live!
2025-10-14 19:00 | Coronado Theatre, 314 N. Main Street, Rockford, IL, 61101, United States
Wheel of Fortune Live! appears at the Coronado Theatre in Rockford, IL on October 14, 2025 at 7PM!
Wheel of Fortune LIVE! brings America’s Game® to your hometown! The all-new live stage show with a well-known host is the one-and-only way you can have the chance to spin a replica of the wheel and win prizes outside of Sony Pictures Studios. At Wheel of Fortune LIVE!, contestants are selected from the audience to go on stage and step into the game show itself. They’ll have a chance to spin, solve puzzles,and win fantastic prizes at every show, including trips to Paris or Hawaii or up to $10,000 cash. Everyone gets in on the fun and a chance to win at Wheel of Fortune LIVE!
NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Open to US & Canada legal residents, 18+ (Residents of PR & Quebec ineligible to participate as contestants). For complete rules & regulations, including eligibility requirements & free method of entry, visit or call the box office. Void where prohibited. © 2025 Califon Productions, Inc. “Wheel of Fortune®” is a registered trademark of Califon Productions, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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CANCELLED: CoComelon: Sing-A-Long LIVE
2025-10-19 14:00 | Rialto Square Theatre, 102 N. Chicago Street, Joliet, IL, 60432, United States
Due to unforeseen circumstances, the performance of CoComelon: Sing-A-Long LIVE on Sunday, October 19th at the Rialto Square Theatre in Joliet, IL has been cancelled by the tour, and all ticket purchases are entitled to a refund.
If purchased directly from Ticketmaster, this process should happen automatically; no other action is required. If purchased from a third-party reseller, reach out directly to that point of purchase. If purchased directly from the Rialto Box Office, and for all other inquiries, contact the Box Office at the information below.
Rialto Box Office
Hours: M – F, Noon to 4:30 PM
Email: boxoffice@rialtosquare.com
Phone:815-726-6600

Lucy Darling: You're Welcome
2025-10-20 19:30 | Clowes Memorial Hall, 4602 Sunset Ave, Indianapolis, IN, 46208, United States
Lucy Darling: You’re Welcome appears at Clowes Memorial Hall in Indianapolis, IN on October 20 at 7:30PM!
Lucy Darling: You’re Welcome Featuring Mark Ettinger
Award-winning performer, charming socialite, and cocktail enthusiast Lucy Darling continues her vivacious vagabond voyages with You’re Welcome — a touring variety show featuring her razor-sharp wit, unquestionable advice, skillful magic, and delightful friends.
Lucy is bringing her signature charm and mischief from screen to stage, and everyone is welcome. Even after half a year of sold-out appearances, her growing legion of devoted Darlings has been begging for more visits — this is her answer to their call. You’re Welcome is more than just a tour; it’s a reunion of people who have not yet met, a party for every member of the Darling family tree.
Lucy is accompanied on piano, ukulele, and a cornucopia of other instruments by the delightfully eccentric Mark Ettinger (musician, composer, and renowned globe-trotting juggler with the legendary Flying Karamazov Brothers). This charming duo’s playful banter and effortless chemistry dazzles and enchants audiences everywhere they go.
You’re Welcome.
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Stayin’ Alive – One Night of the Bee Gees
2025-10-23 19:30 | Rialto Square Theatre, 102 N. Chicago Street, Joliet, IL, 60432, United States
Stayin’ Alive – One Night of the Bee Gees appears on October 23 at 7:30PM at the Rialto Square Theatre in Joliet, IL!
STAYIN’ ALIVE offers to their audiences the songs and sights of a full Bee Gees playlist, singing blockbusters such as “Night Fever”, “Jive Talkin’”, “How Deep Is Your Love”, “You Should Be Dancing”, “Nights on Broadway” and “Stayin’ Alive”. In addition, they perform softer poetic ballads such as “I Started a Joke”, “Massachusetts”, “Fanny Be Tender”, “Words” and “To Love Somebody” among other great hits.
STAYIN’ ALIVE is the largest and most definitive production of its kind, offering big screen video clips, photos and dazzling imagery. STAYIN’ ALIVE has played intimate settings as a six-piece band and huge venues with a 62-piece orchestra. STAYIN’ ALIVE is the quintessential tribute band to the Bee Gees, capturing the excitement of live performance and the tender subtleties of the human voice!
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Steve Martin & Martin Short: The Dukes of Funnytown
2025-10-24 20:00 | The Embassy Theatre, 125 W. Jefferson Blvd., Ft. Wayne, IN, 46802, United States
Steve Martin & Martin Short: The Dukes of Funnytown with very special guests Jeff Babko and The Steep Canyon Rangers appear on October 24, 2025 at 8PM at the Embassy Theatre in Ft. Wayne, IN!
Steve Martin and Martin Short’s “The Dukes of Funnytown!” is a show that redefines the form in unexpected and profound ways, from two of the funniest, most influential and acclaimed talents of the past century. Their humor is often subversive, but it is always a joyous self-deprecating romp from two comedy masters driven to make each other laugh as much as the audience. The jokes come at you at a rapid-fire pace with little set-up and big punch lines as they mock Hollywood and the fickle nature of celebrity, but the comedy truly soars when they lovingly (and relentlessly) roast each other. Martin and
Short’s chemistry and timing on stage reflects a friendship forged over three decades which developed when they met for the first time on the set of the 1986 film “Three Amigos.” These two titans of comedy have been touring together since 2015, when they launched their first live show entitled “A Very Stupid Conversation.”
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Penn & Teller: 50th Anniversary Tour
2025-10-24 20:00 | The Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago, IL, 60601, United States
Penn & Teller: 50th Anniversary Tour appears at the Chicago Theatre in Chicago, IL on October 24, 2025 at 8PM!
Penn & Teller perform nearly 300 live shows every year, bringing their magic to stages around the world. The duo has won “Las Vegas Magicians of the Year” nine times and their record-breaking Las Vegas show was called “the single best show in Vegas” by the Los Angeles Times. 2025 marks 50 years of Penn & Teller’s innovation in combining smart, edgy comedy with their unique magical style.
Now in its eleventh season, the pair’s hit series “Penn & Teller: Fool Us!” on The CW Network is the longest continual American magic television series in history and was nominated for a Critic’s Choice Award. Their notable television appearances – including “Friends,” “The Simpsons,” “Modern Family,” “Big Bang Theory” and more – plus their specials on NBC, ABC, PBS and Comedy Central, have earned them an Emmy Award, Writers Guild Award and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. They have been named “Magicians of the Year” by the Academy of Magical Arts twice and in 2024, were the recipients of the Masters Fellowship, the highest honor the Academy of Magical Arts bestows.
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Home Free: The Jukebox Tour
2025-10-26 19:00 | Coronado Theatre, 314 N. Main Street, Rockford, IL, 61101, United States
Home Free: The Jukebox Tour appears on October 26, 2025 at 7PM at the Coronado Theatre in Rockford, IL!
Get ready for an unforgettable night of harmony, humor, and high-energy entertainment as Home Free brings their Jukebox Tour to stages across the country! This one-of-a-kind tour puts the setlist in your hands — for each show, fans who purchase tickets will be invited to vote on the songs they want to hear. The most popular choices will make the final setlist, meaning no two shows are the same and every concert is a unique celebration of fan favorites.
As one of the most celebrated all-vocal groups in modern music, Home Free has carved out a distinctive place in the country music world. With over 720,000 album equivalents sold, 830+ million YouTube views, 1.8 million subscribers, and major tours across the globe, they’ve become known as “Country music fans’ favorite a cappella group” (Taste of Country). Since their breakout win on NBC’s The Sing-Off, the band — featuring Rob Lundquist, Adam Rupp, Tim Foust, Adam Chance, and Adam Bastien — has released six Top 3 albums, including their #1 on Billboard’s Current Country Albums, So Long Dixie (2022), followed by As Seen On TV (2023) and Crazy(er) Life (2024).
Their genre-bending style and mind-blowing harmonies have earned accolades from Billboard, Rolling Stone, FOX & Friends, People, and American Songwriter. They’ve wowed audiences with unforgettable renditions of hits by John Mayer, Blake Shelton, Keith Urban, the Oak Ridge Boys, and countless others — not to mention their own original songs that have become staples of their powerful live performances.
This tour is a true celebration of Home Free’s greatest hits — as chosen by you, the fans who have supported them from the beginning. From crowd-favorite ballads and toe-tapping country bangers to show-stopping medleys and hilarious on-stage banter, The Jukebox Tour is a full-spectrum showcase of everything that has made Home Free a global sensation.
Expect an evening packed with Nashville-flavored pop, country classics, stunning vocal arrangements, and a whole lot of personality. Whether you’ve followed them since The Sing-Off or just discovered them through one of their viral videos, this is your chance to shape the night and hear the songs that mean the most to you — performed live by the group who does it all, a cappella.
You pick the songs. Home Free brings the harmony. Don’t miss this completely fan-driven, once-in-a-tour experience with the vocal group that redefines what country music can sound like.
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Yachtly Crew: Seas The Night World Tour
2025-10-30 19:30 | Rialto Square Theatre, 102 N. Chicago Street, Joliet, IL, 60432, United States
Yachtly Crew: Seas The Night World Tour appears at the Rialto Square Theatre in Joliet, IL on October 30, 2025 at 7:30PM!
Yachtley Crew are a seven-piece SoCal band who burst onto the club scene in 2017, selling out countless local venues before starting a nationwide Yacht Rock craze and being noticed by the legendary Jimmy Buffett, who signed them to his own Mailboat label prior to their new deal with Earache/Universal Records.
The nautical-suited and captain’s-hat-clad Yachtley Crew (also known as “The Titans of Soft Rock”), includes lead vocalist Phillip Daniel (Philly Ocean), drummer Rob Jones (Sailor Hawkins), bassist Chaz Ruiz (Baba Buoy), guitarist Thomas Gardner Jr. (Tommy Buoy), backing vocalist Curt Clendenin (Stoney Shores), saxophone/flutist Paul Pate (Pauly Shores) and keyboardist Matt Grossman (Matthew McDonald).
The band’s 2023-released Seas the Day EP include fan favorites such as Boz Scaggs’ “Lido Shuffle,” Ace’s “How Long,” Robbie Dupree’s “Steal Away,” the Bee Gees’ “How Deep Is Your Love,” and all-time Yacht Rock pioneer Christopher Cross’ “Ride Like the Wind.” Other songs in the band’s exhilarating live sets include Toto’s “Africa,” Looking Glass’ “Brandy,” and Rupert Holmes’ “Escape (The Piña Colada Song).”
Seas the Day was produced and mixed by Grammy Award-winning Chris Lord-Alge (Stevie Nicks, Keith Urban, Bruce Springsteen, Green Day), and it features the band’s first original song “Sex on the Beach,” accompanied by a video with a guest appearance by Access Hollywood and iHeart Radio host, Mario Lopez. The video was directed by Myles Erfurth (Dead Sara, Ice Nine Kills, Twiztid).
For the uninitiated, Yacht Rock encapsulates the revival of soft rock and Top 40 hits from the late ’70s to the early ‘80s — and it has become an undisputed nationwide phenomenon, inspiring fans to dress the part and sing along.
Yachtley Crew have appeared on HBO’s Yacht Rock : A Dockumentary, Andy Cohen’s Watch What Happens Live, helped ring in the New Year on KLAS and KTLA’s “Las Vegas Countdown to 2023” (the exclusive, Emmy-winning special syndicated program that reached more than 16.5 million U.S. TV households), performed on countless morning television and radio shows throughout the country, been featured on Fox News nationally, and performed on SiriusXM’s Yacht Rock Radio “Yacht Rock 311” show as the first ever Yacht Rock band to perform live at the satellite radio studio and have performed at a cadre of charity and special events throughout the years including the Mario Lopez Golf Classic Tournament in support of the Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center.
Yachtley Crew recently released their first holiday EP Seas and Greetings on Earache Records, featuring the single “It’s Christmastime” that went Top 40 on the Billboard AC charts and Top 30 on the Billboard holiday charts. Yachtley Crew have also recorded a new song by Diane Warren that will be included in their forthcoming album, set for release in 2025.
Yachtley Crew is managed by longtime industry icon Andy Gould (Rob Zombie, Pantera, Lionel Richie, Guns N’ Roses), and are represented by Jim Lenz at TKO.
Yachtley Crew are proud to fly the flag of Yacht Rock for each and every generation that loves good fun and good-time music, and they very much look forward to sharing new and classic Yacht Rock tunes and are set to a help one and all navigate the as-yet-uncharted waters of 2025, and beyond.
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"The Sweet Caroline Tour" starring Jay White
2025-11-01 19:00 | North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie, 9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie, IL, 60077, United States
The “Sweet Caroline” Tour starring Jay White appears at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie on November 1, 2025 at 7PM!
The World’s Most Authentic Neil Diamond Concert Celebration
Visually spectacular and warmly familiar, this powerful concert experience is not only a feast for the eyes and ears, but for the heart. Combining the passion of Broadway with the power of a live concert, we rediscover his charismatic presence in this uplifting production, complete with a finale of heart-pounding patriotic pride. Headlining the Las Vegas Strip in over 2000 shows since 2002, this Legacy Concert has been the only Neil Diamond tribute show to feature several of Diamond’s musicians, including 45 year band member, King Errisson. And Jay White is the only Diamond performer to have met Neil twice, receiving both his written and verbal approval, where on Diamond’s DVD “Stages”, Neil personally told Jay to: “Keep up the good work.”
With a touch of class and a dash of Rock’n’Roll, his authentic look and vocals have captivated audiences around the world, with some 4000 additional PAC, symphony and Amphitheater shows across the U.S. and Canada. Jay White was also selected by Hollywood Director Ron Howard, to portray Neil Diamond in the Academy Award Nominated film, Frost/Nixon. He’s appeared with Jay Leno and Kenny Rogers, and on Entertainment Tonight where Leeza Gibbons called him: “uncanny and truly amazing”. Thanks to Diamond’s dozens of top 40 hits, record setting SRO concerts, Music Awards, and his Rock”n”Roll Hall of Fame status, Jay White continues the musical legacy with his Outstanding Concert Performance Award and for the several generations of loyal fans worldwide.
“There’s more to a tribute than simply the look and the voice. With a charismatic persona, some humor and some audience participation, an entertainer must be able to create an exhilarating, emotional experience that leaves the audience standing and cheering for more!”
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Straight No Chaser: Holiday Road Tour
2025-11-05 19:30 | Des Moines Civic Center, 221 Walnut Street, Des Moines, IA, 50309, United States
Straight No Chaser: Holiday Road Tour appears at the Des Moines Civic Center on November 5, 2025 at 7:30PM!
RIAA-certified Gold and holiday favorites a cappella group Straight No Chaser are back for another festive fall with their “Holiday Road Tour.” Straight No Chaser will be sharing the joy, “dad jokes,” and songs of the season with families around the country starting in October. The “Holiday Road Tour” (a nod to the theme song of cult classic film National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation) kicks off in Findlay, Ohio on October 17, with dates running all the way through New Years Eve. Tickets go on sale on May 14, 2025 and full details can be found at SNCmusic.com.
The tour will coincide with the release of Holiday Road, Straight No Chaser’s first full length collection of holiday songs since 2020’s Social Christmasing. The group will reveal more details, including the full track listing, in the upcoming months.
“For Straight No Chaser, it absolutely is the most wonderful time of the year,” said group member Walter Chase. “This year, we poured our hearts into our latest album, Holiday Road. I am so excited to see which songs will be our audience’s favorites! If you come to our show, you can expect to laugh, sing and be fully prepared to ring in the holidays. We can’t wait to see you on the Holiday Road Tour!”
Before getting in the holiday mood, Straight No Chaser is following up their totally fly 2024 summer tour packed full of 90s boy band, pop, and R&B hits, with “Straight No Chaser Summer: 90s Part 2.” Featuring their own twist on 90s classics like Lisa Loeb’s “Stay (I Missed You),” “Everybody” by Backstreet Boys, “Linger” from The Cranberries, and Santana’s “Maria Maria,” Straight No Chaser brings audiences of all ages back to a simpler time, one unafraid of bright neons, loud prints, and cool boy bands.
The “90s Part 2” tour starts in July in Englewood, NJ and dances its way across the country through the first week of September, with O-Town as special guests on select dates. Straight No Chaser will then make a one-night-only appearance opening for the iconic Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons on September 6 at The Greek Theatre. Tickets for the summer dates are on sale now. For the full tour schedule and additional information, please visit SNCmusic.com.
Initially formed at Indiana University, a cappella group Straight No Chaser emerged at the forefront of the modern day a cappella movement, and has since sold more than three million albums worldwide, garnered more than a billion streams on Pandora alone, and sold more than 1.5 million concert tickets worldwide. In the fall of 2022, the group performed in more than 60 cities across the US with multiple sold out shows, including their 26th consecutive sell-out in Indianapolis.
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Steve Hackett: Genesis Greats, Lamb Highlights & Solo
2025-11-06 19:30 | Rialto Square Theatre, 102 N. Chicago Street, Joliet, IL, 60432, United States
Steve Hackett: Genesis Greats, Lamb Highlights & Solo appears on November 6 at 7:30PM at the Rialto Square Theatre in Joliet, IL!
His new show celebrates the 50th anniversary of The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway, and Steve Hackett includes a selection of highlights from this iconic Genesis album.
Steve Hackett’s timeless guitar work was woven throughout the classic Genesis albums of the ’70s. In recent years, he and his world-class band have brought several of these albums back to concert halls to great acclaim. Many fans also asked for more of The Lamb’s songs to be included. What better way to celebrate the half-century of this remarkable album than to include a selection of Lamb Highlights alongside some of Hackett’s best solos and the essential Genesis Greats.
Accompanying Steve for these dates will be long-standing musicians Roger King (keyboards), Nad Sylvan (vocals), Jonas Reingold (bass, backing vocals), Rob Townsend (saxophone, flutes, additional keyboards) and for this North American tour, Nick D’Virgilio on drums.
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Sesame Street Live! Elmo & Friends Say Hello
2025-11-08 14:00 | Rialto Square Theatre, 102 N. Chicago Street, Joliet, IL, 60432, United States
Sesame Street Live! Elmo & Friends Say Hello appears at the Rialto Square Theatre in Joliet, IL on November 8, 2025 at 2PM!
Elmo, Abby Cadabby, Cookie Monster, and their friends from Sesame Street are coming to your neighborhood! At Elmo and Friends Say Hello, you can sing and dance with your favorite furry friends while enjoying fun surprises along the way. So put on your dancing shoes and make your way to where the air is sweet for this all-new celebration on Sesame Street!
“We are thrilled to continue to delight audiences with the Elmo and Friends Say Hello tour,“ said Round Room Live Founder and co-CEO Stephen Shaw. “Elmo and his friends are beloved characters with a long history of delighting children, and we’re honored to create magical moments for families all over the country in this interactive musical adventure.”
“Elmo and Friends Say Hello takes the laughter and learning you love from Sesame Street and extends it to an engaging live experience filled with singing, dancing, and toe-tapping fun,” said Hillary Strong, Sesame Workshop Chief Development Officer. “The show includes everyone’s favorite furry friends and promises to be a memorable event for all ages.”
Enhance your Elmo and Friends Say Hello ticket with an exclusive Photo Experience, where your family will have the opportunity to make a lasting memory by taking a photo alongside some of your favorite Sesame Street friends. Please note: to attend, each guest must have both a Photo Experience ticket and an Elmo and Friends Say Hello show ticket. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Fans can visit SesameStreetLive.com now for tour dates and ticket information, and sign up to be the first to hear news and exclusive offers. Follow Sesame Street Live social media for exclusive tour content.
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Brad Williams: The Growth Spurt Tour
2025-11-20 19:00 | Rialto Square Theatre, 102 N. Chicago Street, Joliet, IL, 60432, United States
Brad Williams: The Growth Spurt Tour appears at the Rialto Square Theatre in Joliet, IL on November 20, 2025 at 7PM!
Pound for pound, Brad Williams is the funniest comedian in the country right now, and has become one of the most in-demand comedians working today. Williams started doing stand-up comedy as a teenager and has been touring successfully ever since, routinely selling out prestigious venues all over the country and world.
Williams has parlayed his live performances into a multitude of stand-up television appearances, including The Tonight Show, Dave Attell’s Comedy Underground, and Jimmy Kimmel Live. His first one-hour special, Fun Size, was the highest rated special on Showtime, and a year later, he followed that up with his second one, Daddy Issues, which was even more successful than the first. His third special in three years was an uproarious one, hosting some of the edgiest comedians in the country from the prestigious Montreal Just For Laughs Festival. His last groundbreaking special on Netflix, The Degenerates, garnered more huge ratings and rave reviews.
Also an accomplished actor, Williams has appeared on numerous TV shows and feature films, including FX’s Legit, Sam and Cat, Mind of Mencia, Pitboss, a recurring role on the Hulu original show Deadbeat, and memorable roles in a plethora of movies, including Little Evil, produced by Scott Stuber (Ted), as well as the Netflix original Christopher Guest film, Mascots, and most recently Reno 911: It’s A Wonderful Heist.
Recently, Brad became the first stand-up comedian to headline a Cirque de Soleil show in their 30 year history, when he agreed to launch—and do a three month run of—their newest show Mad Apple, at the magnificent 1200 seat New York New York Theater in Las Vegas. The show became an immediate smash hit to rave revues, singling out Williams for his incredible ability to captivate his audiences with his extraordinary performances.
In addition to stand-up and acting, Williams co-created and co-hosted one of the most successful podcasts in the world, with friend and fellow comic Adam Ray, entitled About Last Night, which was always a mainstay on the iTunes charts during their five year run. Additionally, he is also a regular contributor with a series of incredibly funny appearances on several national radio and podcast platforms, including KROQ’s Kevin and Bean Show and The Adam Carolla Show.
Williams’ humorous and inspiring observations on disability, relationships, sex, and race consistently win over audiences; proving anyone can overcome their shortcomings. His high energy live performances frequently produce standing ovations from audience members; which prompted the late Robin Williams to call him “Prozac with a head.”
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Home Free: Let Me Come Home Tour
2025-11-23 18:00 | Rialto Square Theatre, 102 N. Chicago Street, Joliet, IL, 60432, United States
Home Free: Let Me Come Home Tour appears on November 23 at 6PM at the Rialto Square Theatre in Joliet, IL!
This winter, all-vocal country sensation Home Free invites you to celebrate the season with their heartwarming holiday tour, Let Me Come Home – named after their touching original track from their 2024 holiday album, Any Kind of Christmas.
Known for their jaw-dropping harmonies, signature country charm, and a uniquely festive spirit, Home Free brings audiences a seasonal experience like no other. Featuring Rob Lundquist, Adam Rupp, Tim Foust, Adam Chance, and new member Adam Bell-Bastien, this extraordinary group has taken the world by storm with over 720,000 album equivalents sold, 830+ million views on YouTube, and 1.8 million subscribers — earning the title of “Country music fans’ favorite a cappella group” (Taste of Country).
Following six Top 3 albums — including their #1 on Billboard’s Current Country Albums Chart, So Long Dixie (2022) — and successful releases like As Seen On TV (2023) and Crazy(er) Life (2024), Home Free continues to impress both fans and critics. They’ve earned glowing praise from Billboard, Rolling Stone, FOX & Friends, and American Songwriter, thanks to their incredible vocal arrangements, heartfelt performances, and engaging stage presence.
Now, they’re decking the halls with a joyful mix of holiday favorites, moving originals, and all vocal renditions of beloved seasonal tunes, all brought to life in perfect harmony. From the twinkling nostalgia of timeless carols to the upbeat energy of new Christmas classics, this show has something for every generation. And of course, their emotional original, Let Me Come Home, anchors the evening with a heartfelt reminder of what the holidays are truly about — togetherness, love, and the feeling of home.
Whether you’re a longtime fan or discovering their magic for the first time, this is a holiday tradition you won’t want to miss. The Let Me Come Home Tour promises an evening full of warmth, laughter, incredible vocals, and just the right touch of holiday magic — a magical evening that will remind you why this time of year is truly special. Bring your friends, your family, and your holiday spirit, and let Home Free welcome you home for the holidays.
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Straight No Chaser: Holiday Road Tour
2025-11-30 19:00 | Fox Cities Performing Arts Center, 400 West College Avenue, Appleton, WI, 54911, United States
Straight No Chaser: Holiday Road Tour appears at Fox Cities Performing Arts Center in Appleton, WI on November 30, 2025 at 7PM!
RIAA-certified Gold and holiday favorites a cappella group Straight No Chaser are back for another festive fall with their “Holiday Road Tour.” Straight No Chaser will be sharing the joy, “dad jokes,” and songs of the season with families around the country starting in October. The “Holiday Road Tour” (a nod to the theme song of cult classic film National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation) kicks off in Findlay, Ohio on October 17, with dates running all the way through New Years Eve. Tickets go on sale on May 14, 2025 and full details can be found at SNCmusic.com.
The tour will coincide with the release of Holiday Road, Straight No Chaser’s first full length collection of holiday songs since 2020’s Social Christmasing. The group will reveal more details, including the full track listing, in the upcoming months.
“For Straight No Chaser, it absolutely is the most wonderful time of the year,” said group member Walter Chase. “This year, we poured our hearts into our latest album, Holiday Road. I am so excited to see which songs will be our audience’s favorites! If you come to our show, you can expect to laugh, sing and be fully prepared to ring in the holidays. We can’t wait to see you on the Holiday Road Tour!”
Before getting in the holiday mood, Straight No Chaser is following up their totally fly 2024 summer tour packed full of 90s boy band, pop, and R&B hits, with “Straight No Chaser Summer: 90s Part 2.” Featuring their own twist on 90s classics like Lisa Loeb’s “Stay (I Missed You),” “Everybody” by Backstreet Boys, “Linger” from The Cranberries, and Santana’s “Maria Maria,” Straight No Chaser brings audiences of all ages back to a simpler time, one unafraid of bright neons, loud prints, and cool boy bands.
The “90s Part 2” tour starts in July in Englewood, NJ and dances its way across the country through the first week of September, with O-Town as special guests on select dates. Straight No Chaser will then make a one-night-only appearance opening for the iconic Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons on September 6 at The Greek Theatre. Tickets for the summer dates are on sale now. For the full tour schedule and additional information, please visit SNCmusic.com.
Initially formed at Indiana University, a cappella group Straight No Chaser emerged at the forefront of the modern day a cappella movement, and has since sold more than three million albums worldwide, garnered more than a billion streams on Pandora alone, and sold more than 1.5 million concert tickets worldwide. In the fall of 2022, the group performed in more than 60 cities across the US with multiple sold out shows, including their 26th consecutive sell-out in Indianapolis.
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A Magical Cirque Christmas
2025-12-11 19:30 | The Embassy Theatre, 125 W. Jefferson Blvd., Ft. Wayne, IN, 46802, United States
A Magical Cirque Christmas appears on December 11 at 7:30PM at Embassy Theatre in Ft. Wayne, IN!
A Magical Cirque Christmas is a dazzling holiday variety show that captivates audiences of all ages. Bursting with festive charm, laugh-out-loud comedy, and heartwarming magic, this high-flying spectacle showcases the extraordinary talents of the world’s most elite cirque performers. From gravity-defying acrobatics to jaw-dropping feats of strength and agility, every act is set to a modern soundtrack of beloved Christmas classics. It’s a spellbinding winter journey through music, movement, and holiday joy perfect for the whole family.
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Chris Isaak
2025-12-12 20:00 | Rialto Square Theatre, 102 N. Chicago Street, Joliet, IL, 60432, United States
Chris Isaak appears on December 12, 2025 at 8PM at the Rialto Square Theatre in Joliet, IL!
Over the course of his forty-year career, Platinum-selling and GRAMMY-nominated singer & actor Chris Isaak has performed to sold-out crowds across the globe with his longtime band Silvertone. His music and film credits include thirteen critically acclaimed studio albums, twelve chart-topping singles, along with several motion pictures, such as The Silence of the Lambs and That Thing You Do!.
His work has also taken him behind the scenes, creating music for multiple film soundtracks, including Eyes Wide Shut, True Romance, Wild at Heart, and Blue Velvet. Isaak has starred in his own critically acclaimed television series, The Chris Isaak Show on SHOWTIME, has previously served as a judge on The X Factor Australia, and hosted the music talk show, The Chris Isaak Hour on BIO. 2024 marked the 35th Anniversary of Isaak’s beloved Heart-Shaped World album, which includes his breakthrough classic “Wicked Game”. The newly released “Everybody Knows It’s Christmas’ is Isaak’s second career Christmas album and features 13 tracks of originals and covers. Isaak was recently honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award for Performance by the Americana Honors.
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Straight No Chaser: Holiday Road Tour
2025-12-12 20:00 | The Embassy Theatre, 125 W. Jefferson Blvd., Ft. Wayne, IN, 46802, United States
Straight No Chaser: Holiday Road Tour appears on December 12 at 8PM at Embassy Theatre in Ft. Wayne, IN!
RIAA-certified Gold and holiday favorites a cappella group Straight No Chaser are back with their Holiday Road Tour. Straight No Chaser will be sharing the joy, “dad jokes,” and songs of the season with families around the country. The Holiday Road Tour is a nod to the theme song of the cult classic film National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation.
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A Magical Cirque Christmas
2025-12-13 17:00, 2025-12-13 20:00 | Fox Cities Performing Arts Center, 400 West College Avenue, Appleton, WI, 54911, United States
A Magical Cirque Christmas appear on December 13 at 5PM & 8PM at the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center in Appleton, WI!
A Magical Cirque Christmas is a dazzling holiday variety show that captivates audiences of all ages. Bursting with festive charm, laugh-out-loud comedy, and heartwarming magic, this high-flying spectacle showcases the extraordinary talents of the world’s most elite cirque performers. From gravity-defying acrobatics to jaw-dropping feats of strength and agility, every act is set to a modern soundtrack of beloved Christmas classics. It’s a spellbinding winter journey through music, movement, and holiday joy perfect for the whole family.
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The Rat Pack is Back for the Holidays
2025-12-13 19:00 | Rialto Square Theatre, 102 N. Chicago Street, Joliet, IL, 60432, United States
The Rat Pack is Back for the Holidays returns to the Rialto Square Theatre in Joliet, IL on December 13, 2025 at 7PM!
When Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, and Sammy Davis Jr. get together, the magic begins. There are no card tricks or rabbits pulled from a hat, but lots of cheer (straight from the bar), plenty of laughs, and their biggest hit songs, including all your holiday favorites, backed by a live swinging big band orchestra.
Don’t miss Chris Jason as Frank Sinatra, Drew Anthony as Dean Martin and Kenny Jones as Sammy Davis Jr. and their special Santa’s Helper stunning guest, as they take you back to that glorious era and excitement of the 1960’s Sands Hotel & Casino’s Copa Room in Las Vegas with their wonderful holiday celebration of music and merry like no other.
Remember, “What started in Vegas all started with the Rat Pack.”
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Straight No Chaser: Holiday Road Tour
2025-12-17 19:30 | The Morris Performing Arts Center, 211 N. Michigan Street, South Bend, IN, 46601, United States
Straight No Chaser: Holiday Road Tour appears on December 17 at 7:30PM at the Morris Performing Arts Center in South Bend, IN!
RIAA-certified Gold and holiday favorites a cappella group Straight No Chaser are back with their Holiday Road Tour. Straight No Chaser will be sharing the joy, “dad jokes,” and songs of the season with families around the country. The Holiday Road Tour is a nod to the theme song of the cult classic film National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation.
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Drew Lynch
2026-01-31 20:00 | Rialto Square Theatre, 102 N. Chicago Street, Joliet, IL, 60432, United States
Drew Lynch appears at the Rialto Square Theatre in Joliet, IL on January 31, 2026 at 8PM!
Comedian and actor Drew Lynch captured the hearts of America with his Golden Buzzer performance on Season 10 of America’s Got Talent (NBC), where he finished in second place. Since then, Drew has amassed millions of followers on social media while touring the world nonstop to sold out audiences. In February 2023, Drew released his second special ‘And These Are Jokes’ which is catching steam all over the internet. He also appeared in a recurring role in the final season of IFC’s hit series Maron as well as TBS’ Conan. A favorite on the podcast circuit, Drew has made multiple appearances on some of the most downloaded shows, giving his unique take on everything from pop culture to news
headlines to the life of a traveling comic.
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The Simon & Garfunkel Story
2026-02-06 20:00 | Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts, 600 N. East Street, Bloomington, 61701, United States
The Simon & Garfunkel Story appears on February 6, 2026 at 8PM at the Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts in Bloomington, IL.
Few shows have experienced the phenomenal global success of The Simon & Garfunkel Story, with multiple sold-out shows in over 50-countries worldwide and over 20 headline performances in London?s West End, including multiple appearances at the world-famous London Palladium.
Using huge projection photos and original film footage, the international hit show tells the story of the origins and meteoric rise of Simon & Garfunkel blended together seamlessly with a full live band performing all the hits including Mrs. Robinson, Cecilia, Bridge Over Troubled Water, Homeward Bound and many more.
With standing ovations at every performance at the show Art Garfunkel himself loved, you don’t want to miss this international sensation.
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Gabby's Dollhouse Live! Presented by Walmart
2026-02-13 18:00 | Rialto Square Theatre, 102 N. Chicago Street, Joliet, IL, 60432, United States
Gabby’s Dollhouse Live! Presented by Walmart appears at the Rialto Square Theatre in Joliet, IL on February 13, 2026 at 6PM!
DreamWorks Animation, Universal Destinations & Experiences, TEG Life Like Touring, and Terrapin Station Entertainment are delighted to announce a second leg of the North American tour of GABBY’S DOLLHOUSE LIVE! PRESENTED BY WALMART due to popular demand, launching in Macon, GA on January 14, 2026.
The second leg of the live production of DreamWorks Animation’s Gabby’s Dollhouse will visit more than 40 additional cities including performances at major venues such as National Theatre in Washington D.C., Kings Theatre in Brooklyn, NY, Théâtre St-Denis in Montreal, and Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.
This follows the smashing North American debut of Gabby’s Dollhouse Live! earlier this fall, based on the global preschool sensation from DreamWorks Animation, which opened with sold-out shows in Thousand Oaks, Long Beach, and San Francisco. Additional performances were added at The Grove in Anaheim, CA, to close out the first leg of the tour this winter.
Now with more than 150+ shows in North America, this a-MEOW-zing new musical follows Gabby as she uncovers a special acorn that needs the magical touch of a rainbow to grow. But when CatRat causes a color cat-astrophe and breaks the rainbow, Gabby and the Gabby Cats must find the colors again to set things right.
“We’re thrilled to partner with TEG Life Like Touring and DreamWorks Animation to bring Gabby’s Dollhouse to the stage for the very first time in North America, including so many iconic venues” said Jonathan Shank, CEO, Terrapin Station Entertainment. “The show is completely interactive, the songs are infectious, and the production brings you right into the center of Gabby’s cat-tastic universe full of rainbows and sprinkle parties!”
“DreamWorks is so excited to see this tour expanding across North America,” said Michael Vollman, EVP, Marketing for DreamWorks Animation. “Gabby’s Dollhouse is beloved around the world and we couldn’t be happier to see fans enjoying this show all across the country.”
Universal Destinations & Experiences, SVP of Global Location Based Entertainment and Licensing, Gerald Raines stated, “We are delighted to work with TEG Life Like Touring and DreamWorks Animation to bring this exciting show to Gabby’s many fans.”
This new stage production of GABBY’S DOLLHOUSE LIVE! PRESENTED BY WALMART brings to life an exciting original story featuring unique puppets, dynamic staging, and songs including “Hey Gabby”, “You Can’t Spell Meow Without Me”, “Sprinkle Party”, and others that will have audiences singing and dancing along, from beginning to end.
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Dude Dad's Parent's Night Out
2026-02-19 19:30 | Mayo Civic Center, 30 Civic Center Drive SE, Rochester, 55902, United States
Dude Dad’s Parent’s Night Out appears at the Mayo Civic Center in Rochester, MN on February 19, 2026 at 7:30PM!
Taylor Calmus AKA ‘Dude Dad’ is Colorado based video creator who has become a viral sensation through his comedy videos. A father of 4 kids and a husband to his wife Heidi, Taylor taps into the relatability of parenthood to help parents laugh at their own struggles.
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Dude Dad's Parent's Night Out
2026-02-20 19:00 | The Pantages Theatre, 710 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN, 55402, United States
Dude Dad’s Parent’s Night Out appears at the Pantages Theatre in Minneapolis, MN on February 20, 2026 at 7PM!
Taylor Calmus AKA ‘Dude Dad’ is Colorado based video creator who has become a viral sensation through his comedy videos. A father of 4 kids and a husband to his wife Heidi, Taylor taps into the relatability of parenthood to help parents laugh at their own struggles.
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Mania: The Abba Tribute
2026-02-21 19:30 | Rialto Square Theatre, 102 N. Chicago Street, Joliet, IL, 60432, United States
Mania: The Abba Tribute returns to the Rialto Square Theatre in Joliet, IL on February 21, 2026 at 7:30PM!
Take A Chance On MANIA……and you won’t be disappointed!
Mania: The ABBA Tribute has successfully toured every continent in the world and has played over 3,000 live concerts in over 35 countries. Recent highlights included a second run in London’s West End where the show performed for a month in the iconic Shaftesbury Theatre, London in May 2021. The show also enjoyed an 80-date sell-out USA National tour in 2022/2023, Mania continues in its quest to bring the music of the Swedish ’Supergroup’ to millions of fans, old and new!
Featuring an extraordinary cast of talented musicians and performers, Mania: The ABBA Tribute delivers an authentic and unforgettable tribute to the legendary Swedish band that has captured the hearts of fans for generations. With stunning costumes, energetic choreography, and impeccable musicianship, Mania: The ABBA Tribute recreates the magic of ABBA’s music in all its glory. From “Dancing Queen” to “Waterloo,” “Mamma Mia” to “Take a Chance on Me,” the band performs all of ABBA’s greatest hits with passion and precision, transporting audiences back to the disco era of the 1970s.
The upcoming tour promises to be an unforgettable experience for fans of ABBA and lovers of great music. With stunning visuals, electrifying performances, and all of ABBA’s greatest hits, Mania: The ABBA Tribute is a hit with audiences worldwide and Maniacs who return every year!
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