NiteLite Promotions

1964 The Tribute
2024-11-08 19:30 (America/Chicago) | Rialto Square Theatre, 102 N. Chicago Street, Joliet, IL, 60432, United States
1964 The Tribute appears at the Rialto Square Theatre on November 8 at 7:30PM!
Since the early eighties, “1964”…The Tribute has been thrilling audiences around the globe by taking them on a journey through a quintessential moment in music history that will live forever.
Over twenty years of researching and performing have made “1964” masters of their craft. They are hailed by critics and fans alike as THE most authentic and endearing Beatles tribute….which has earned them the distinction from Rolling Stone magazine as the “Best Beatles Tribute on Earth”.
“1964” recreates an early ‘60s live Beatle concert with period instruments, clothing, hairstyles, and onstage banter with an accuracy that is unmatched.
“1964” is:
Mark Benson as John Lennon
Mac Ruffing as Paul McCartney
Tom Work as George Harrison
Bobby Potter as Ringo Starr
Talking Points:
Mark Benson and Gary Grimes (The Original Paul) together with Tom Work and Greg George started “1964”…The Tribute.
Mac Ruffing is actually right handed and learned to play the bass left handed to more accurately portray Paul.
As Mark Benson likes to mention on stage, they thought the Beatles gig would last for only a few lunch time shows, they never thought it would have lasted 20+ years.
Mark is also a guitar luthier and maintains all of the instruments. His 2 Rickenbacker 325s are custom made by him and contain customizations to more closely resemble and sound like the original Lennon guitars.
Tom Work can both guitar parts of “And Your Bird Can Sing”….at the SAME TIME! 1964 has played to SOLD OUT shows at Carnegie Hall, and Red Rocks many times.
Mark Benson (John Lennon):
Mark Benson was introduced to music playing drums and piano at age eight.
At age 17 he started playing guitar and became fascinated by the different sounds that different guitars made and started servicing, repairing and building guitars which he learned how to do at Lay’s guitar Repair in Akron, Ohio.
He made guitars for Eddie Van Halen and Jackson Browne and sold vintage guitars to The Rolling Stones, The Who, Bad Company, Hall and Oates, Ted Nugent, ZZ Top, The Eagles, Alvin Lee, Joe Walsh, The Allman Brothers, The Cars, David Lindley, Cheap Trick, and the Doobie Brothers.
Mark played guitar in the local Ohio bands Ashes, Raintree, Coconut, Mr. French and Bock (with 1964 co-founder, Gary Grimes).
In 1984 Mark and Gary, started “1964 The Tribute”.
“We had no idea when we first started this band, that it would lead to us performing at so many of the venues The Beatles played, like Carnegie Hall, Red Rocks Amphitheater, The Deauville Hotel, Shea Stadium, and The Cavern in Liverpool, England.”
He currently produces all aspects of the show and produced the “1964” CDs, “All You Need Is Live”,“Nine Hours In November”, “Bootleg Vol. 1” and “30/50 Celebration”.
Mark says, “’1964′ shows the audience what it was like to attend a Beatles concert in the early sixties and generates the same feeling of happiness that is still generated by the music of The Beatles. We get so much of this positive energy back from our audiences, it reassures us that for now, we are where we are supposed to be”.
Mac Ruffing (Paul McCartney):
Mac Ruffing was born and raised near Cleveland, Ohio and as a young child started listening to his older sisters’ Beatle records. The first album he ever bought was “The Beatles 1962-66,” which is exactly what 1964 The Tribute does, and is still his favorite music.
Mac started playing the drums at 15, and at 17 he bought a Kingston violin bass (a Hofner knockoff) at a local music store and unknowingly started his roll as “Paul.”
He played in several Southern California original, Top 40 and Beatle cover groups, including ‘Help!,’ ‘Imagine,’ ‘The Yanks’ and ‘ATP’, all while working full time as a land surveyor.
Mac, not a natural ‘south paw’, spent the better part of a year training himself to play the bass guitar left handed, like Paul McCartney. In 1993 he joined the Beatles tribute
‘Beatlemania Live!,’ touring the world which led to his “passing the audition” in 2009 and joining the touring cast of the Beatles show ‘RAIN’ on Broadway and in theaters and Performing Arts centers all over the world.
In 1982 he met 1964 The Tribute co-founders, Mark and Gary, and over the years subbed on occasion with the band. He joined the band full time in 2013, and has since been performing some of the world’s best music with the world’s best Beatles tribute band.
Mac is naturally a right-handed player, but taught himself to play the bass left-handed. He also plays the piano and guitar. Mac has immersed himself in the role of Paul McCartney and looks forward to recreating the magic of the Beatles at every 1964 The Tribute show.
Tom Work (George Harrison):
Tom Work (George) is a co-founder of “1964” The Tribute, and is the act’s first George. Tom began playing guitar at the age of 7, and following high school he studied music at the University of Akron. Since the late 1960s Tom has played and sung in a variety of ensembles. During high school and college he played flute, sousaphone and bassoon in the marching and symphony bands; professionally, Tom has worked in well over a dozen “cover bands,” most notably Dogs ‘n Kids, The Lou Ciriano Combo, My Old School and The Jerry Bruno Orchestra. Tom even sang Lead for 8 years in a barbershop quartet (believe it or not, it’s true!).
Tom also worked in over 20 musical theatre productions, both onstage in leading roles, and behind the scenes as Producer and Music Director. “Performing onstage in a band is really where I belong,” Tom says, “although conducting the pit orchestra, for me, is every bit as exciting—and even more challenging!
It’s a very rewarding experience to help extract top-notch performances from people, to guide performers to their pinnacle. There’s nothing quite like sitting in the orchestra pit on opening night and hearing an actor deliver his or her best-ever performance!”
In 2006 Tom returned to “1964” The Tribute, ending a 12-year sabbatical. “During my time away from 1964 I worked with a few of the other Beatles shows,” he notes. “I learned a great deal and forged close friendships with some great people, but there’s nowhere I’d rather be, no group of performers I’d rather work with than “1964”. It’s great to be back!”
Bobby Potter (Ringo Starr):
Bobby was born in Indiana. He started taking snare drum lessons in the 5th grade and got his first set of drums in the 7th. Later, when The Beatles arrived on the music scene, he made it a personal goal to be like Ringo. He played in 3 bands through high school – a Tijuana Brass band, high school pep band and a top 40 band. He helped form a popular local band that performed in his home town and surrounding area teen clubs. He later moved to Champaign, Illinois and joined a band that performed in and around the tri-state area
Wanting to spread his wings he then set his sights on the west coast and moved to Los Angeles where he helped form The Finders, then Shake, Rattle N’ Roll and played the nightclubs there for 10 years. He then moved to Las Vegas and played the Nevada casino circuit. Capitalizing on his experience he backed such greats as Chris Montez, Billy Swan, Jewel Akens, Al Wilson, J.J. Jackson, The Coasters, The Drifters, The Dell Vikings, 7 show/lounge acts and too many Elvis impersonators to mention.
Still wanting to achieve his personal “Ringo” goal he joined two Beatle tributes, spending 8 years in this endeavor. His personality shines onstage as he authentically reproduces every beat and moves his head to the music portraying Ringo with precision and style. This accomplished artist transports the audience to the carefree magical era with his voice when he performs “Boys” and “Act Naturally”. Bobby is thrilled to be a member of
“1964”…The Tribute! He states in his own words, “In the tribute world, you can’t get any closer or higher up than this for authenticity, style and sound in the same way The
Beatles performed live”.
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Nurse Blake: Shock Advised Tour
2024-11-08 22:00 | Mayo Civic Center, 30 Civic Center Drive SE, Rochester, 55902, United States
Nurse Blake: Shock Advised Tour appears at Presentation Hall at Mayo Civic Center in Rochester, MN on November 8 at 10PM!
Nurse Blake is a nurse, creator, advocate, touring comedian, viral sensation and so much more. From nursing school to the bedsides of patients, Nurse Blake uses his unique experiences for a fun-filled comedy event that celebrates the hard work of healthcare providers. He is truly a one-of-a-kind entertainer with a career pivot not even he could have expected!
From an early age, he knew he wanted to be a Nurse and started working as a patient transporter at 17. Nurse Blake graduated BSN in 2014 from UCF in Orlando, Florida. As an advocate from the beginning, he was also the President of the Florida Nursing Student Association.
In 2013, Nurse Blake started Banned4Life to end the permanent FDA gay blood ban, which ultimately contributed to the lifetime ban being lifted in 2015. Driven by an intense desire to effect meaningful change in healthcare, Nurse Blake’s commitment extends beyond policy work. He shares his personal narrative with remarkable candor, embodying transparency and courage.
Immediately after graduating, Blake jumped right into what he thought would be his forever career, working in level 1 trauma centers around the country in a variety of nursing roles. Unbeknownst to him, his interest in social media that had developed during school would shift his career 180 degrees.
Nurse Blake began creating Facebook videos as a way to de-stress and share his nursing experience in a comedic way. Hailed “a genuine phenomenon” by The New York Times, Blake Lynch as @NurseBlake went viral and connected nurses and nursing students together from around the world, currently entertaining nearly 4M followers on social media. Fans worldwide know Nurse Blake from his viral videos and now he takes his comedy to the stages around the world bringing nurses together through his humor and inspiration. In 2023, Nurse Blake decided to embark on a new 100 city tour, Shock Advised Comedy Tour, across North America featuring live skits, videos, and interactive stories drawn from his real-life. This tour follows his 2022 PTO Comedy Tour which started in 14 cities and grew to 55 due to demand -and sold out every venue!
Adding to his long list of accomplishments, is author. His latest release is a charming holiday-themed book, Santa Sent to the E.R., an educational tale where young readers will discover the true meaning of first aid, prevention, and care through a heartwarming adventure with Santa. His love of storytelling also can be found in his creation of Nurse Blake Magazine, a free magazine that serves as a platform for captivating stories about nurses and healthcare and is available both in print and as downloadable versions on Nurse Blake’s official website.
For more information on Nurse Blake’s endeavors and his current tour schedule, please visit https://www.nurseblake.com/pages/about
Buy Tickets: https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/06006064DFBC48B3

Nurse Blake: Shock Advised Tour
2024-11-10 19:00 | Coronado Theatre, 314 N. Main Street, Rockford, IL, 61101, United States
Nurse Blake: Shock Advised Tour appears at the Coronado Performing Arts Center in Rockford, IL on November 10 at 7PM!
Nurse Blake is a nurse, creator, advocate, touring comedian, viral sensation and so much more. From nursing school to the bedsides of patients, Nurse Blake uses his unique experiences for a fun-filled comedy event that celebrates the hard work of healthcare providers. He is truly a one-of-a-kind entertainer with a career pivot not even he could have expected!
From an early age, he knew he wanted to be a Nurse and started working as a patient transporter at 17. Nurse Blake graduated BSN in 2014 from UCF in Orlando, Florida. As an advocate from the beginning, he was also the President of the Florida Nursing Student Association.
In 2013, Nurse Blake started Banned4Life to end the permanent FDA gay blood ban, which ultimately contributed to the lifetime ban being lifted in 2015. Driven by an intense desire to effect meaningful change in healthcare, Nurse Blake’s commitment extends beyond policy work. He shares his personal narrative with remarkable candor, embodying transparency and courage.
Immediately after graduating, Blake jumped right into what he thought would be his forever career, working in level 1 trauma centers around the country in a variety of nursing roles. Unbeknownst to him, his interest in social media that had developed during school would shift his career 180 degrees.
Nurse Blake began creating Facebook videos as a way to de-stress and share his nursing experience in a comedic way. Hailed “a genuine phenomenon” by The New York Times, Blake Lynch as @NurseBlake went viral and connected nurses and nursing students together from around the world, currently entertaining nearly 4M followers on social media. Fans worldwide know Nurse Blake from his viral videos and now he takes his comedy to the stages around the world bringing nurses together through his humor and inspiration. In 2023, Nurse Blake decided to embark on a new 100 city tour, Shock Advised Comedy Tour, across North America featuring live skits, videos, and interactive stories drawn from his real-life. This tour follows his 2022 PTO Comedy Tour which started in 14 cities and grew to 55 due to demand -and sold out every venue!
Adding to his long list of accomplishments, is author. His latest release is a charming holiday-themed book, Santa Sent to the E.R., an educational tale where young readers will discover the true meaning of first aid, prevention, and care through a heartwarming adventure with Santa. His love of storytelling also can be found in his creation of Nurse Blake Magazine, a free magazine that serves as a platform for captivating stories about nurses and healthcare and is available both in print and as downloadable versions on Nurse Blake’s official website.
For more information on Nurse Blake’s endeavors and his current tour schedule, please visit https://www.nurseblake.com/pages/about
Buy Tickets: https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/04006062D97F38FE

Nurse Blake: Shock Advised Tour
2024-11-11 19:00 | Rialto Square Theatre, 102 N. Chicago Street, Joliet, IL, 60432, United States
Nurse Blake: Shock Advised Tour appears at the Rialto Square Theatre in Joliet, IL on November 11 at 7PM!
Nurse Blake is a nurse, creator, advocate, touring comedian, viral sensation and so much more. From nursing school to the bedsides of patients, Nurse Blake uses his unique experiences for a fun-filled comedy event that celebrates the hard work of healthcare providers. He is truly a one-of-a-kind entertainer with a career pivot not even he could have expected!
From an early age, he knew he wanted to be a Nurse and started working as a patient transporter at 17. Nurse Blake graduated BSN in 2014 from UCF in Orlando, Florida. As an advocate from the beginning, he was also the President of the Florida Nursing Student Association.
In 2013, Nurse Blake started Banned4Life to end the permanent FDA gay blood ban, which ultimately contributed to the lifetime ban being lifted in 2015. Driven by an intense desire to effect meaningful change in healthcare, Nurse Blake’s commitment extends beyond policy work. He shares his personal narrative with remarkable candor, embodying transparency and courage.
Immediately after graduating, Blake jumped right into what he thought would be his forever career, working in level 1 trauma centers around the country in a variety of nursing roles. Unbeknownst to him, his interest in social media that had developed during school would shift his career 180 degrees.
Nurse Blake began creating Facebook videos as a way to de-stress and share his nursing experience in a comedic way. Hailed “a genuine phenomenon” by The New York Times, Blake Lynch as @NurseBlake went viral and connected nurses and nursing students together from around the world, currently entertaining nearly 4M followers on social media. Fans worldwide know Nurse Blake from his viral videos and now he takes his comedy to the stages around the world bringing nurses together through his humor and inspiration. In 2023, Nurse Blake decided to embark on a new 100 city tour, Shock Advised Comedy Tour, across North America featuring live skits, videos, and interactive stories drawn from his real-life. This tour follows his 2022 PTO Comedy Tour which started in 14 cities and grew to 55 due to demand -and sold out every venue!
Adding to his long list of accomplishments, is author. His latest release is a charming holiday-themed book, Santa Sent to the E.R., an educational tale where young readers will discover the true meaning of first aid, prevention, and care through a heartwarming adventure with Santa. His love of storytelling also can be found in his creation of Nurse Blake Magazine, a free magazine that serves as a platform for captivating stories about nurses and healthcare and is available both in print and as downloadable versions on Nurse Blake’s official website.
For more information on Nurse Blake’s endeavors and his current tour schedule, please visit https://www.nurseblake.com/pages/about
Buy Tickets: https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/07006065AEF11B07

Craig Ferguson: Pants on Fire
2024-11-16 19:00 | Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts, 600 N. East Street, Bloomington, 61701, United States
Craig Ferguson: Pants on Fire appears at the Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts in Bloomington, IL on November 16 at 7PM!
Craig Ferguson is a multiple Grammy nominated, Peabody and Emmy Award-winning actor, writer, producer, director and comedian with a diverse career that encompasses film, television and the stage. He is a New York Times bestselling author and has recorded numerous standup specials for Netflix, Epix, Comedy Central and Amazon
The wildly popular Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson ran on CBS for ten years and remains a cult favorite on YouTube racking up millions of views every year on fan posted bootleg clips.
Born in Glasgow, Scotland, Ferguson got his start in the entertainment industry as a drummer for some of the worst punk bands in the U.K. Following his musical stint, he began bartending in a local pub in Glasgow where he was introduced to Sir Michael Boyd, the artistic directo r of The Tron Theatre in Glasgow, who persuaded Ferguson to try acting. After several low paying acting gigs, Ferguson discovered he had a knack for comedy and was soon the star of his own BBC television show, “The Ferguson Theory.” After several stints on the UK comedy circuit, Ferguson brought his act to America in 1995 to star with Betty White and Marie Osmond in the short-lived ABC comedy, “Maybe This Time.” After the show ended, ABC decided to add the talented Scotsman to “The Drew Carey Show,” playing Drew Carey’s boss, ‘Nigel Wick,’ from 1996-2003.
In 2016, Ferguson debuted his original History Channel show, “Join or Die,” which featured him and his celebrity friends debating provocative topics with history experts. He also hosted Celebrity Name Game in syndication where he won the Emmy for best host two years in a row and The Hustler for ABC/Disney.
Ferguson has written the feature films “The Big Tease” and “Saving Grace”. In 2003, he made his directorial debut with “I’ll Be There,” which he also wrote and starred in. “I’ll Be There” went on to receive the Audience Award for Best Film at the Aspen, Dallas, and Valencia film festivals. Craig was also named “best new director” at the Napa Valley Film Festival. Ferguson’s other film credits include, “Niagra Motel,” “Lenny the Wonder Dog,” “Prendimi l’anima,” “Life Without Dick,” “Chain of Fools” and “Born Romantic.” In 2011, Ferguson portrayed ‘Owl’ in the Disney classic “Winnie the Pooh,” and in 2012 he portrayed ‘Lord Macintosh’ in Disney’s Oscar winning animated feature “Brave.” He also voices Gobber in the hugely successful How To Train Your Dragon movies.
Ferguson has achieved notable success on the North American comedy circuit and has performed to sold-out theaters all across the country, including Carnegie Hall and Radio City Music Hall. He has five widely acclaimed stand-up comedy specials: “A Wee Bit O’ Revolution” which premiere in 2009 on Comedy Central; “Does This Need to Be Said” in 2011 on EPIX and Comedy Central; “I’m Here to Help” in 2013 on Netflix, which earned him a Grammy nomination for Best Comedy Album; “Just Being Honest” in 2015 on EPIX, which earned him a second Grammy nomination for Best Comedy Album; and “Tickle Fight” in 2017 on Netflix and the six part stand up/docu-series “Hobo Fabulous” on Amazon in 2020.
In 2006, Ferguson debuted his first novel entitled Between the Bridge and the River, which made it onto the bestseller list. In 2008, Ferguson succeeded in becoming a US Citizen. His first gig as a new American was hosting the White House Correspondence Dinner in the company of President George W Bush and Vice President Dick Cheney. Critics raved of his witty and comical deliverance speech to the 3,000 attendees who included political journalists, celebrities, and Washington’s power players. In 2009, Harper Collins published Ferguson’s memoir American on Purpose – a book about why and how late night funnyman Craig Ferguson became an American. The book was listed on the New York Times bestseller list. It was also nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Spoken Word.
His most recent book Riding the Elephant- a series of linked biographical stories- is available from Penguin books.
Tickets on sale Friday 6/28 at 10AM!

Bored Teachers: The Struggle is Real! Comedy Tour
2024-11-21 19:30 | The Virginia Theatre, 203 West Park Avenue, Champaign, 61820, United States
Bored Teachers: The Struggle is Real! Comedy Tour appears at The Virginia Theatre in Champaign, IL on November 21 at 7:30PM!
BORED TEACHERS are back with all new material in their 2024 “The Struggle is Real!!” Comedy Tour. For years, Bored Teachers Studios has brought humor to teachers around the world to ease their day-to-day struggles in the classroom. They’ve amassed over a billion views of their viral videos on social media and are the #1 ranked teacher-comedy podcast — and #6 of all Stand Up Comedy shows on Apple Podcasts.
BORED TEACHERS was launched over 8 years ago by founders James and Marilou Tarantino, both classroom teachers and avid travelers who had met teachers from all over the world who experienced similar struggles and frustrations. The Tarantinos formed a community of their own on social media that shared—in humorous skits, memes, and articles—the real experiences of teachers everywhere and how undervalued they are. These stories were so relatable that the BORED TEACHERS creative team grew into a production powerhouse garnishing tens of millions of views for every skit, story, and podcast clip posted to the BORED TEACHERS channel.
BORED TEACHERS is the #1 teacher-entertainment media company in the world. With more than 10 million followers, BORED TEACHERS is a “one stop shop” for laughter, stress relief, and advocacy on behalf of educators. They shine a light on global issues in education through comedy, and teachers everywhere subscribe to BORED TEACHERS for the relatable teacher humor presented in their viral comedy tour, hilarious skits, sarcastic social posts, classroom anecdotes, top-of-the-charts podcasts, and comic articles.
Please note that PG-13 language is used during some sets.
Buy Tickets: https://thevirginia.showare.com/orderticketsvenue.asp?p=1836

Bored Teachers: The Struggle is Real! Comedy Tour
2024-11-22 19:30 | Prairie Home Alliance Theater
Bored Teachers: The Struggle is Real! Comedy Tour appears at the Peoria Civic Center Theater in Peoria, IL on November 22 at 7:30PM!
BORED TEACHERS are back with all new material in their 2024 “The Struggle is Real!!” Comedy Tour. For years, Bored Teachers Studios has brought humor to teachers around the world to ease their day-to-day struggles in the classroom. They’ve amassed over a billion views of their viral videos on social media and are the #1 ranked teacher-comedy podcast — and #6 of all Stand Up Comedy shows on Apple Podcasts.
BORED TEACHERS was launched over 8 years ago by founders James and Marilou Tarantino, both classroom teachers and avid travelers who had met teachers from all over the world who experienced similar struggles and frustrations. The Tarantinos formed a community of their own on social media that shared—in humorous skits, memes, and articles—the real experiences of teachers everywhere and how undervalued they are. These stories were so relatable that the BORED TEACHERS creative team grew into a production powerhouse garnishing tens of millions of views for every skit, story, and podcast clip posted to the BORED TEACHERS channel.
BORED TEACHERS is the #1 teacher-entertainment media company in the world. With more than 10 million followers, BORED TEACHERS is a “one stop shop” for laughter, stress relief, and advocacy on behalf of educators. They shine a light on global issues in education through comedy, and teachers everywhere subscribe to BORED TEACHERS for the relatable teacher humor presented in their viral comedy tour, hilarious skits, sarcastic social posts, classroom anecdotes, top-of-the-charts podcasts, and comic articles.
Please note that PG-13 language is used during some sets.
Buy Tickets: https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/07006088BC391610

The Princess Bride: An Inconceivable Evening with Cary Elwes
2024-11-22 19:30 | DeVos Performance Hall, 303 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States
The Princess Bride: An Inconceivable Evening with Cary Elwes appears at DeVos Performance Hall in Grand Rapids, MI on Friday, November 22 at 7:30PM!
Join Cary Elwes (Westley) for a behind-the-scenes look at life on and off the set of the classic film, The Princess Bride.
After a screening of the iconic movie, Elwes will engage in a moderated discussion revealing never before shared secrets and tales of inconceivable antics!
Journey back to the lands of Florin and Guilder in an adventure filled with fencing, fighting, torture, revenge, giants, monsters, chases, escapes, miracles, and of course, true love.
Elwes has been in a multitude of films and tv shows, including Robin Hood: Men in Tights, Bram Stoker’s Dracula, Saw, Twister, Liar, Liar, Stranger Things and The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. He recently starred in Guy Ritchie’s “Operation Fortune: Ruse de Guerre”, “Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning Part 1” with Tom Cruise, Zack Snyder’s sci fi epic, “Rebel Moon, and his latest film “Sweetwater”, based on the true story of the first African American signed to the NBA.
Now Elwes is hitting the road to share with fans the personal stories behind the making of this piece of cinematic history.
Don’t be a “Humperdinck”, make haste to see The Princess Bride: An Inconceivable Evening with Cary Elwes for a night you will always “tweasure”.
A limited number of VIP packages are available and include the best seats in the house, a Meet and Greet with Cary Elwes, and a signed copy of Cary Elwes best-selling book, As You Wish: Inconceivable Tales from the Making of The Princess Bride.
Tickets on sale Friday, August 9th.

Bored Teachers: The Struggle is Real! Comedy Tour
2024-11-23 19:30 | The Auditorium, 50 East Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago, IL, 60605, United States
Bored Teachers: The Struggle is Real! Comedy Tour appears at the Auditorium Theatre in Chicago, IL on November 23 at 7:30PM!
BORED TEACHERS are back with all new material in their 2024 “The Struggle is Real!!” Comedy Tour. For years, Bored Teachers Studios has brought humor to teachers around the world to ease their day-to-day struggles in the classroom. They’ve amassed over a billion views of their viral videos on social media and are the #1 ranked teacher-comedy podcast — and #6 of all Stand Up Comedy shows on Apple Podcasts.
BORED TEACHERS was launched over 8 years ago by founders James and Marilou Tarantino, both classroom teachers and avid travelers who had met teachers from all over the world who experienced similar struggles and frustrations. The Tarantinos formed a community of their own on social media that shared—in humorous skits, memes, and articles—the real experiences of teachers everywhere and how undervalued they are. These stories were so relatable that the BORED TEACHERS creative team grew into a production powerhouse garnishing tens of millions of views for every skit, story, and podcast clip posted to the BORED TEACHERS channel.
BORED TEACHERS is the #1 teacher-entertainment media company in the world. With more than 10 million followers, BORED TEACHERS is a “one stop shop” for laughter, stress relief, and advocacy on behalf of educators. They shine a light on global issues in education through comedy, and teachers everywhere subscribe to BORED TEACHERS for the relatable teacher humor presented in their viral comedy tour, hilarious skits, sarcastic social posts, classroom anecdotes, top-of-the-charts podcasts, and comic articles.
Please note that PG-13 language is used during some sets.
Buy Tickets: https://www.ticketmaster.com/bored-teachers-the-struggle-is-real-chicago-illinois-11-23-2024/event/07006088CC13181A

Straight No Chaser: Top Shelf Tour
2024-12-01 19:00 | Fox Cities Performing Arts Center, 400 West College Avenue, Appleton, WI, 54911, United States
Straight No Chaser: Top Shelf Tour appears on December 1 at 7PM at the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center in Appleton, WI!
If the phrase “male a cappella group” conjures up an image of students in blue blazers, ties, and khakis singing traditional college songs on ivied campuses… think again. Straight No Chaser (SNC) are neither strait-laced nor straight-faced, but neither are they vaudeville-style kitsch. They have emerged as a phenomenon with a massive fanbase and a long list of accomplishments including 2 RIAA Gold Certified albums, over 1.5 million concert tickets sold, over 1 billion streams on Pandora, and over 2 million albums sold worldwide. Straight No Chaser is the real deal, the captivating sound of nine unadulterated human voices coming together to make extraordinary music that is moving people in a fundamental sense… and with a sense of humor.
Buy Tickets: https://www.ticketmaster.com/straight-no-chaser-appleton-wisconsin-12-01-2024/event/070060A1E66A48D4

Charlie Berens: Good Old Fashioned Tour
2024-12-05 19:00 | The Lerner Theatre, 410 South Main Street, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Charlie Berens: Good Old Fashioned Tour appears at The Lerner Theatre in Elkhart, IN on December 5 at 7PM!
CHARLIE BERENS is a comedian, New York Times Best Selling Author, Emmy-winning journalist, musician and creator of the Manitowoc Minute. The Wisconsin native has been featured on Comedy Central, Fox, CBS, Funny or Die, TBS, Variety, MTV News and more. He creates weekly content for his various social platforms and has amassed over 7.5 million followers.
Charlie began his career working for MTV News’ Choose or Lose. After that he worked in front and behind the camera for emerging YouTube news channels. In 2012, Tribune Media tapped Charlie to host the comedic news show Nightcap. In 2013 he won an Emmy for “The Cost of Water” while reporting for KDAF.
In 2017, Charlie began hosting his weekly comedic online news show, the Manitowoc Minute. Since then, Charlie’s been creating Midwest-focused sketch comedy videos on his social media platforms. He’s also traveled the country with three sold out stand-up comedy tours.
In 2020, Charlie paired up with Horseshoes & Hand Grenades alum Adam Greuel to release the music/comedy album, Unthawed. The album, which is a mixture of bluegrass, country and Charlie’s comedy, hit #1 on the Billboard Bluegrass chart and #6 on the Bluegrass Comedy chart. Charlie’s first book, The Midwest Survival Guide, was released in November of 2021 by William Morrow/Harper Collins and immediately became a New York Times Best Seller! Charlie is currently on his third stand-up tour in support of the book’s release. His Midwest Survival Guide Tour sold over 150,000 tickets! Charlie hosts the Cripescast podcast where he interviews musicians, artists, comedians, creators and more to talk about their story and connections to the Midwest. Guests have included Jeff Foxworthy, Nate Bargatze and Roy Wood, Jr.
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Straight No Chaser: Top Shelf Tour
2024-12-20 19:00 | The Embassy Theatre, 125 W. Jefferson Blvd., Ft. Wayne, IN, 46802, United States
Straight No Chaser: Top Shelf Tour appears on December 20 at 7PM at the Embassy Theatre in Ft. Wayne, IN!
If the phrase “male a cappella group” conjures up an image of students in blue blazers, ties, and khakis singing traditional college songs on ivied campuses… think again. Straight No Chaser (SNC) are neither strait-laced nor straight-faced, but neither are they vaudeville-style kitsch. They have emerged as a phenomenon with a massive fanbase and a long list of accomplishments including 2 RIAA Gold Certified albums, over 1.5 million concert tickets sold, over 1 billion streams on Pandora, and over 2 million albums sold worldwide. Straight No Chaser is the real deal, the captivating sound of nine unadulterated human voices coming together to make extraordinary music that is moving people in a fundamental sense… and with a sense of humor.

MANIA: The ABBA Tribute
2025-01-05 18:00 | Rialto Square Theatre, 102 N. Chicago Street, Joliet, IL, 60432, United States
MANIA: The ABBA Tribute appears on January 5 at 6PM at the Rialto Square Theatre in Joliet, IL!
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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Serial Killers with Dr. Scott Bonn
2025-01-24 20:00 | Rialto Square Theatre, 102 N. Chicago Street, Joliet, IL, 60432, United States
Serial Killers with Dr. Scott Bonn appears at the Rialto Square Theatre in Joliet, IL on January 24 at 8PM!
THE CURIOUS APPEAL OF THE WORLD’S MOST TERRIFYING MURDERERS
Hear Doc Bonn’s unique, chilling insights from examining:
» Dennis Rader (BTK Strangler)
» David Berkowitz (Son of Sam)
» Rex Heuermann (Alleged Long Island Serial Killer)
» Jeffery Dahmer and more…
Spend a deliciously chilling evening with renowned criminologist and serial killer expert, Dr. Scott Bonn, as he takes you inside the minds of the world’s most savage and prolific murderers.
In this thrilling 90-minute show, Dr. Bonn reveals the insatiable, psychological hunger that drives the likes of Ted Bundy and Jeffrey Dahmer to kill repeatedly with impunity and no remorse. He explains why the majority of serial killers are either psychopaths or sociopaths, and how the two differ, and he reveals that every serial killer is compelled to murder by a unique fantasy need. He also explains how/why serial killers can successfully avoid apprehension, blend into a crowd, and become invisible.
Dr. Bonn is a best-selling author, professor, public speaker, and he has interacted with such notorious serial killers as Dennis Rader (“Bind, Torture Kill”) and David Berkowitz (“Son of Sam”). He shares shocking tales from his actual experiences with these killers. Dr. Bonn also developed a profile of the unknown “Long Island Serial Killer” in 2011 that matches the alleged perpetrator, Rex Heuermann, perfectly. He shares the secrets of how he was able to predict the psychological and behavioral makeup of the Long Island Serial Killer with such incredible precision years before his capture.
Bonn has comprehensively studied, extensively corresponded with, personally interviewed, and accurately profiled some of the world’s most notorious predators.
Rather than employing a pop psychology or checklist approach to describe serial killers, Dr. Bonn relies on his direct interactions to explain that serial killers are psychologically complex, and diverse and evolve from forces of both nature (biology) and nurture (environment). Simply put, Dr. Bonn takes his audience inside the minds of some of the world’s most terrifying killers from his own unique experiences rather than from a textbook. Dr. Bonn has also communicated with the infamous mass murderer Colin Ferguson and notorious one-time killers Jodi Arias and Pamela Smart.
In addition, Dr. Bonn explains our curious fascination with serial killers and true crime. Finally, you can ask anything you ever wanted to know about serial killers in a dynamic, live Q&A session with Dr. Bonn. Don’t miss out on this exciting event.
*Due to the nature of the topic and material, this show might not be appropriate for children. We recommend adults only.
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The Rat Pack is Back!
2025-01-31 19:30 | North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie, 9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie, IL, 60077, United States
The Rat Pack is Back! appears at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie, IL on January 31, 2025 at 7:30PM!
DIRECT FROM VEGAS!
Relive the days of the Rat Pack with Las Vegas’ most famous Entertainers and their live 12-piece big band as they appeared live in the legendary Sands Hotel Copa Room. It’s the only Vegas-based show with national touring companies and an award from the “Congress of the United States” and now its in fourteenth smash year with over 4,500 shows performed in over 34 states, 3 foreign countries and over one million tickets sold.
With a stellar cast of some of the finest performers in the business, The Rat Pack is Back has been hailed as the next best thing to seeing the original Rat Pack. The trio, comprised of eerily accurate impressions of Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr., and Dean Martin, effortlessly evokes the charm of the Big Band era while transporting the audience back with classic songs like ‘Fly Me to the Moon’ and ‘New York, New York’.
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Charlie Berens: Good Old Fashioned Tour
2025-02-02 19:00 | UIS Performing Arts Center, One University Plaza, MS PAC 292, Springfield, IL, 62703, United States
Charlie Berens: Good Old Fashioned Tour appears at UIS Performing Arts Center in Springfield, IL on February 2 at 7PM!
Charlie Berens is a comedian, New York Times Best Selling Author, Emmy-winning journalist, musician and creator of the Manitowoc Minute. He creates weekly content for his various social platforms and has amassed over 9 million followers.
In 2017, Charlie began hosting his weekly comedic online news show, the Manitowoc Minute. Since then, Charlie’s been creating Midwest-focused sketch comedy videos on his social media platforms. He’s also traveled the country with three sold out stand-up comedy tours.
In 2020, Charlie paired up with Horseshoes & Hand Grenades alum Adam Greuel to release the music/comedy album, Unthawed. The album, which is a mixture of bluegrass, country and Charlie’s comedy, hit #1 on the Billboard Bluegrass chart and #6 on the Bluegrass Comedy chart. The duo followed that up with Dive Bar Dinner in 2023, which also charted on the Billboard Charts.
Charlie’s first book, The Midwest Survival Guide, was released in November of 2021 by William Morrow/Harper Collins and immediately became a New York Times Best Seller! ABC is currently developing a half-hour comedy based on the book. His Midwest Survival Guide Tour sold over 150,000 tickets!
2023 also saw the release of his first stand-up special, Charlie Berens: Midwest Goodbye.
Charlie just launched his very own brandy! Berens Old Fashioned Brandy is being producing by the Dancing Goat distillery and is in stores now!
Charlie hosts the Cripescast podcast where he interviews musicians, artists, comedians, creators and more to talk about their story and connections to the Midwest. Guests have included Nate Bargatze, Michael Yo, Kim and Penn Holderness, Jeff Foxworthy, and Roy Wood, Jr.
In addition to Cripescast, Charlie co-hosts the Bellied Up podcast w/ Myles the You Betcha guy. Every Thursday, Charlie and Myles belly up at a small town bar and take live callers from all over the Midwest and rest of the world.
Charlie is currently touring America on his Good Old Fashioned Tour!
Tickets on sale Friday 9/27 at 10am!

Get the Led Out
2025-02-16 19:00 | Capitol Theatre, 330 W. 3rd Street, Davenport, IA, 52801, United States
Get the Led Out appears on February 16, 2025 at 7PM at the Capitol Theatre in Davenport, IA!
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!
Get The Led Out include: Paul Sinclair – Lead Vocals, Harmonica; Paul Hammond – Electric and Acoustic Guitars, Mandolin, Theremin; Tommy Zamp – Electric and Acoustic Guitars, Vocals; Eddie Kurek – Keyboards, Guitar, Vocals, Percussion; Derek Smith – Drums, Percussion; and Seth Chrisman – Bass, Vocals

Buy Tickets: https://www.axs.com/events/743882/get-the-led-out-tickets

Charlie Berens: Good Old Fashioned Tour
2025-02-21 19:30 | Fox Cities Performing Arts Center, 400 West College Avenue, Appleton, WI, 54911, United States
Charlie Berens has added a THIRD SHOW of his Good Old Fashioned Tour on February 21, 2025 at 7:30PM in Appleton, WI!
CHARLIE BERENS is a comedian, New York Times Best Selling Author, Emmy-winning journalist, musician and creator of the Manitowoc Minute. He creates weekly content for his various social platforms and has amassed over 9 million followers.
In 2017, Charlie began hosting his weekly comedic online news show, the Manitowoc Minute. Since then, Charlie’s been creating Midwest-focused sketch comedy videos on his social media platforms. He’s also traveled the country with three sold out stand-up comedy tours.
Note: If you are not in your seat when the show starts, your purchased seat is not guaranteed. No Video or Photography Allowed for this event.
Buy Tickets: https://www.ticketmaster.com/charlie-berens-good-old-fashioned-tour-appleton-wisconsin-02-21-2025/event/0700616FDDEE4B4F

Charlie Berens: Good Old Fashioned Tour
2025-02-22 17:00, 2025-02-22 20:00 | Fox Cities Performing Arts Center, 400 West College Avenue, Appleton, WI, 54911, United States
Charlie Berens: Good Old Fashioned Tour appears at the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center in Appleton, WI on February 22, 2025 at 5PM & 8PM!
CHARLIE BERENS is a comedian, New York Times Best Selling Author, Emmy-winning journalist, musician and creator of the Manitowoc Minute. He creates weekly content for his various social platforms and has amassed over 9 million followers.
In 2017, Charlie began hosting his weekly comedic online news show, the Manitowoc Minute. Since then, Charlie’s been creating Midwest-focused sketch comedy videos on his social media platforms. He’s also traveled the country with three sold out stand-up comedy tours.
Note: If you are not in your seat when the show starts, your purchased seat is not guaranteed. No Video or Photography Allowed for this event.
Buy Tickets: https://foxcitiespac.com/event/charlie-berens-good-old-fashioned-tour/

Let's Sing Taylor
2025-03-13 19:00 | Rialto Square Theatre, 102 N. Chicago Street, Joliet, IL, 60432, United States
Let’s Sing Taylor appears at the Rialto Square Theatre in Joliet, IL on March 13 at 7PM!
Let’s Sing Taylor – A Live Band Experience – is the ultimate tribute to the music of Taylor Swift. We can show you incredible things, including the most faithful and lively covers of Queen Taylor’s expansive and sacred catalog. Taking the country by storm, we’re bringing the communal experience of celebrating Taylor’s music in a live setting to Swifties near and far.
So, let the games begin. Calling all Swifties to sing your hearts out and sport your Taylor-inspired attire. You can show up at our party any time.
Buy Tickets: https://www.ticketmaster.com/lets-sing-taylor-a-live-band-joliet-illinois-03-13-2025/event/070061589E5D2F05

Let's Sing Taylor
2025-03-14 19:30 | Coronado Theatre, 314 N. Main Street, Rockford, IL, 61101, United States
Let’s Sing Taylor appears at the Coronado Theatre in Rockford, IL on March 14 at 7:30PM!
Let’s Sing Taylor – A Live Band Experience – is the ultimate tribute to the music of Taylor Swift. We can show you incredible things, including the most faithful and lively covers of Queen Taylor’s expansive and sacred catalog. Taking the country by storm, we’re bringing the communal experience of celebrating Taylor’s music in a live setting to Swifties near and far.
So, let the games begin. Calling all Swifties to sing your hearts out and sport your Taylor-inspired attire. You can show up at our party any time.
Buy Tickets: https://www.ticketmaster.com/lets-sing-taylor-a-live-band-rockford-illinois-03-14-2025/event/040061569EBF17B2

Bored Teachers: The Struggle is Real! Comedy Tour
2025-03-20 19:30 | Paramount Theatre, 370 1st Avenue, Cedar Rapids, IA, 52401, United States
Bored Teachers: The Struggle is Real! Comedy Tour appears on March 20, 2025 at 7:30pm at the Paramount Theatre in Cedar Rapids, IA.
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.
Buy Tickets: https://www.creventslive.com/events/2025/boredteachers

One Night of Queen
2025-03-20 19:30 | UIS Performing Arts Center, One University Plaza, MS PAC 292, Springfield, IL, 62703, United States
One Night of Queen appears on March 20, 2025 at 7:30pm at the UIS Performing Arts Center in Springfield, IL!
“More than a likeness.” – Brian May, Queen
Celebrating the 40th anniversary of Queen’s ‘The Works Tour’.
For over 20 years Gary Mullen and The Works have been performing their world-renowned One Night of Queen live concert.
Gary Mullen & The Works featuring Gary Mullen on vocals, David Brockett on guitar, Malcolm Gentles on keyboards, Jon Halliwell on drums and Alan McGeoch on bass guitar will have you dancing in the aisles during their show, while the band pays tribute to the stage theatrics, showmanship, and music of arguably the greatest rock band of all time: Queen.
In 2000, Gary Mullen won the Granada TV programme “Stars in Their Eyes” with his performance as Queen’s lead singer: Freddie Mercury. Mullen’s embodiment of Freddie Mercury resulted in him gaining 864,838 votes in the show’s Live Grand Final. The number of fans who voted for Mullen was more than double that of the runner-up, thus setting the all time record number of votes in the history of the program.
For over two decades, Gary Mullen & The Works have performed to audiences around the world, playing more than 2,500 live shows to audiences in over 20 countries – performing and selling out many of the same venues that Queen have, all around the world. As of 2023, they are the most successful tribute band in France, playing to over 250,000 people!
They WILL ROCK YOU and are GUARANTEED TO BLOW YOUR MIND! Don’t miss your chance to celebrate One Night Of Queen with Gary Mullen & The Works! The Show DOES go on!
Buy Tickets: https://uispac.com/one-night-of-queen-2/

Bored Teachers: The Struggle is Real! Comedy Tour
2025-03-21 19:30 | Fox Cities Performing Arts Center, 400 West College Avenue, Appleton, WI, 54911, United States
Bored Teachers: The Struggle is Real! Comedy Tour appears on March 21, 2025 at 7:30pm at the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center in Appleton, WI!
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.
Buy Tickets: https://foxcitiespac.com/event/bored-teachers-the-struggle-is-real/

The Princess Bride: An Inconceivable Evening with Cary Elwes
2025-03-21 19:30 | Coronado Theatre, 314 N. Main Street, Rockford, IL, 61101, United States
Due to a scheduling conflict, the January 17, 2025 presentation of The Princess Bride: An Inconceivable Evening with Cary Elwes at the Coronado Theatre, has been rescheduled to Friday, March 21, 2025 at 7:30PM. All tickets for the original show will be honored at the new date.
Ticketholders that are unable to attend the new date, can reach out to their point of purchase for a refund within 30 days.
All patrons who purchased tickets will be contacted and refunds will be processed at the point of purchase within 30 business days.
If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact Ticketmaster’s customer service or call the box office at 815-968-5222 (M-F 10AM -5PM)
Join Cary Elwes (Westley) for a behind-the-scenes look at life on and off the set of the classic film, The Princess Bride.
After a screening of the iconic movie, Elwes will engage in a moderated discussion revealing never before shared secrets and tales of inconceivable antics!
Journey back to the lands of Florin and Guilder in an adventure filled with fencing, fighting, torture, revenge, giants, monsters, chases, escapes, miracles, and of course, true love.
Elwes has been in a multitude of films and tv shows, including Robin Hood: Men in Tights, Bram Stoker’s Dracula, Saw, Twister, Liar, Liar, Stranger Things and The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. He recently starred in Guy Ritchie’s “Operation Fortune: Ruse de Guerre”, “Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning Part 1” with Tom Cruise, Zack Snyder’s sci fi epic, “Rebel Moon, and his latest film “Sweetwater”, based on the true story of the first African American signed to the NBA.
Now Elwes is hitting the road to share with fans the personal stories behind the making of this piece of cinematic history.
Don’t be a “Humperdinck”, make haste to see The Princess Bride: An Inconceivable Evening with Cary Elwes for a night you will always “tweasure”.
A limited number of VIP packages are available and include the best seats in the house, a Meet and Greet with Cary Elwes, and a signed copy of Cary Elwes best-selling book, As You Wish: Inconceivable Tales from the Making of The Princess Bride.
Buy Tickets: https://coronado.asmrockford.com/event/the-princess-bride%3a-an-inconceivable-evening-with-cary-elwes/tm_vv178zb8gkxagsae/

The Princess Bride: An Inconceivable Evening with Cary Elwes
2025-03-22 19:00 | Prairie Home Alliance Theater
The Princess Bride: An Inconceivable Evening with Cary Elwes appears at Peoria Civic Center Theater on March 22, 2025 at 7PM!
Join Cary Elwes (Westley) for a behind-the-scenes look at life on and off the set of the classic film, The Princess Bride. After a screening of the iconic movie, Elwes will engage in a moderated discussion revealing never-before shared secrets and tales of inconceivable antics! Journey back to the lands of Florin and Guilder in an adventure filled with fencing, fighting, torture, revenge, giants, monsters, chases, escapes, miracles and of course, true love.
Elwes has been in a multitude of films and tv shows, including Robin Hood: Men in Tights, Bram Stoker’s Dracula, Saw, Twister, Liar, Liar, Stranger Things and The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. He recently starred in Guy Ritchie’s Operation Fortune: Ruse de Guerre, Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning Part with Tom Cruise, Zack Snyder’s sci fi epic, Rebel Moon, and his latest movie, Guy Ritchie’s The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare, based on the true story of the first British secret mission during World War II.
Now Elwes is hitting the road to share with fans the personal stories behind the making of this piece of cinematic history.
VIP Tickets: A limited number of VIP packages are available and include the best seats in the house, a Meet and Greet with Cary Elwes, and a signed copy of Cary Elwes best-selling book, As You Wish: Inconceivable Tales from the Making of The Princess Bride.
Buy Tickets: https://www.ticketmaster.com/the-princess-bride-an-inconceivable-evening-peoria-illinois-03-22-2025/event/07006139E1D644F0

Burton Cummings of the Original 'The Guess Who' 60th Anniversary Hits Tour
2025-03-22 20:00 | Rialto Square Theatre, 102 N. Chicago Street, Joliet, IL, 60432, United States
Burton Cummings of the Original ‘The Guess Who’ 60th Anniversary Hits Tour appears at the Rialto Square Theatre in Joliet, IL on March 22 at 8PM!
In 1964, a 16-year-old Cummings released two singles as a member of The Deverons. Just two years later, he joined The Guess Who. It was with the original The Guess Who that Cummings’ signature vocals, along with his songwriting and keyboard prowess would fuel massively big hits around the world including “These Eyes,” “No Time,” “Laughing” and their biggest hit “American Woman.” The latter track topping the Billboard Hot 100 for three weeks in 1970. Following the band’s breakup in 1975, Cummings found solo success with “Stand Tall,” an international hit that spent 21 weeks on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at #10.
Today, Cummings remains at the top of his game as an unrivaled singer, songwriter, showman, and recording artist. Don’t miss your chance to see this music legend live! Tickets on sale Friday, July 19 at 10am!

Charlie Berens: Good Old Fashioned Tour
2025-03-22 20:00 | Alliant Energy Powerhouse, 370 1st Ave NE, Cedar Rapids, IA, 52401, United States
Charlie Berens: Good Old Fashioned Tour appears at the Alliant Energy Powerhouse in Cedar Rapids, IA on March 22 at 8PM!
Charlie Berens is a comedian, New York Times Best Selling Author, Emmy-winning journalist, musician and creator of the Manitowoc Minute. He creates weekly content for his various social platforms and has amassed over 9 million followers.
In 2017, Charlie began hosting his weekly comedic online news show, the Manitowoc Minute. Since then, Charlie’s been creating Midwest-focused sketch comedy videos on his social media platforms. He’s also traveled the country with three sold out stand-up comedy tours.
In 2020, Charlie paired up with Horseshoes & Hand Grenades alum Adam Greuel to release the music/comedy album, Unthawed. The album, which is a mixture of bluegrass, country and Charlie’s comedy, hit #1 on the Billboard Bluegrass chart and #6 on the Bluegrass Comedy chart. The duo followed that up with Dive Bar Dinner in 2023, which also charted on the Billboard Charts.
Charlie’s first book, The Midwest Survival Guide, was released in November of 2021 by William Morrow/Harper Collins and immediately became a New York Times Best Seller! ABC is currently developing a half-hour comedy based on the book. His Midwest Survival Guide Tour sold over 150,000 tickets!
2023 also saw the release of his first stand-up special, Charlie Berens: Midwest Goodbye.
Charlie just launched his very own brandy! Berens Old Fashioned Brandy is being producing by the Dancing Goat distillery and is in stores now!
Charlie hosts the Cripescast podcast where he interviews musicians, artists, comedians, creators and more to talk about their story and connections to the Midwest. Guests have included Nate Bargatze, Michael Yo, Kim and Penn Holderness, Jeff Foxworthy, and Roy Wood, Jr.
In addition to Cripescast, Charlie co-hosts the Bellied Up podcast w/ Myles the You Betcha guy. Every Thursday, Charlie and Myles belly up at a small town bar and take live callers from all over the Midwest and rest of the world.
Charlie is currently touring America on his Good Old Fashioned Tour!
Tickets on sale Friday at 10am!

One Night of Queen
2025-03-25 19:30 | DECC Symphony Hall, 350 Harbor Drive, Duluth, MN, 55802, United States
One Night of Queen appears on March 25, 2025 at 7:30pm at the DECC Symphony Hall in Duluth, MN!
“More than a likeness.” – Brian May, Queen
Celebrating the 40th anniversary of Queen’s ‘The Works Tour’.
For over 20 years Gary Mullen and The Works have been performing their world-renowned One Night of Queen live concert.
Gary Mullen & The Works featuring Gary Mullen on vocals, David Brockett on guitar, Malcolm Gentles on keyboards, Jon Halliwell on drums and Alan McGeoch on bass guitar will have you dancing in the aisles during their show, while the band pays tribute to the stage theatrics, showmanship, and music of arguably the greatest rock band of all time: Queen.
In 2000, Gary Mullen won the Granada TV programme “Stars in Their Eyes” with his performance as Queen’s lead singer: Freddie Mercury. Mullen’s embodiment of Freddie Mercury resulted in him gaining 864,838 votes in the show’s Live Grand Final. The number of fans who voted for Mullen was more than double that of the runner-up, thus setting the all time record number of votes in the history of the program.
For over two decades, Gary Mullen & The Works have performed to audiences around the world, playing more than 2,500 live shows to audiences in over 20 countries – performing and selling out many of the same venues that Queen have, all around the world. As of 2023, they are the most successful tribute band in France, playing to over 250,000 people!
They WILL ROCK YOU and are GUARANTEED TO BLOW YOUR MIND! Don’t miss your chance to celebrate One Night Of Queen with Gary Mullen & The Works! The Show DOES go on!
Buy Tickets: https://decc.org/event/one-night-of-queen/
