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Craig Ferguson: The Fancy Rascal Tour
2023-11-02 21:30 (America/Chicago) | North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie, 9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie, IL, 60077, United States
Craig Ferguson: The Fancy Rascal Tour appears at the North Shore Performing Arts Center in Skokie, IL on November 2 at 9:30PM!
Craig Ferguson is a multiple Grammy nominated, Peabody and Emmy Award-winning comedian, actor, writer, producer and director 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 10 years and remains a cult favorite on YouTube racking up millions of views every year on fan posted bootleg clips.
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.
This show is for ages 16 and over only.
Get Tickets: https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/07005F08980B185A

Charlie Berens: Good Old Fashioned Tour
2023-11-02 19:00 | Ames Center, 12600 Nicollet Avenue, Burnsville, MN, 55337, United States
Charlie Berens: Good Old Fashioned Tour appears at the Ames Center in Burnsville, MN on November 2 at 7PM!
Comedian, New York Times Best Selling Author, Emmy-winning journalist, musician and creator of the Manitowoc Minute, Charlie Berens, is bringing his Good Old Fashioned Tour to Mayo Civic Center on Saturday, October 21, 2023 at 8:00 p.m.
Charlie, a 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 Greul 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.
Get Tickets: https://www.ticketmaster.com/charlie-berens-good-old-fashioned-tour-burnsville-minnesota-11-02-2023/event/06005F04A87C5AC9

Craig Ferguson: The Fancy Rascal Tour
2023-11-02 19:00 | North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie, 9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie, IL, 60077, United States
Craig Ferguson: The Fancy Rascal Tour appears at the North Shore Performing Arts Center in Skokie, IL on November 2 at 7PM!
Craig Ferguson is a multiple Grammy nominated, Peabody and Emmy Award-winning comedian, actor, writer, producer and director 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 10 years and remains a cult favorite on YouTube racking up millions of views every year on fan posted bootleg clips.
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.
This show is for ages 16 and over only.
Get Tickets: https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/07005F08980B185A

Derek Hough: Symphony of Dance
2023-11-01 19:00 | Fox Cities Performing Arts Center, 400 West College Avenue, Appleton, WI, 54911, United States
Derek Hough: Symphony of Dance appears at the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center in Appleton, WI on November 1 at 7PM!
From the EMMY® award-winning mind of Derek Hough, the live dance show is the first-national tour for the performing dynamo in four years. The show features all new high-energy choreography, stunning stage production, astounding versatility and, as always, Derek’s magnetic stage presence. Fans will journey through a true fusion of dance and music, as Derek explores styles ranging from ballroom and tap to salsa and hip-hop and everything in between. Creative team and two-time EMMY® winners, Napoleon and Tabitha Dumo, also known as NappyTabs (Jennifer Lopez’s ‘All I Have’ Residency; Michael Jackson: The Immortal World Tour; GRAMMYs® creative direction), will co-create, direct and supervise choreography for the tour. Derek Hough Symphony of Dance is produced by Greg Young of Mojave Ghost who is a Tony® Award & Drama Desk-Award nominated producer. He’s produced award-winning Broadway shows (Bob Fosse’s Dancin’, The Illusionists, Little Women, Wait Until Dark), Las Vegas Residencies (Derek Hough No-Limit! Residency, Donny Osmond Residency).

Floyd Nation: Experience Pink Floyd
2023-10-28 20:00 | Coronado Theatre, 314 N. Main Street, Rockford, IL, 61101, United States
Floyd Nation: Experience Pink Floyd will appear at the Coronado Performing Arts Center in Rockford, IL on October 28 at 8PM!
Floyd Nation is a U.S.-based Pink Floyd Tribute Band that performs all of your favorite hits from the vast collection of Pink Floyd albums such as The Wall, Dark Side of the Moon, Wish You Were Here and The Division Bell. You’ll be immersed in sound, lights and lasers as they take you on an epic journey, bringing back your best memories of some of the most iconic music ever produced. Their precise tone and extreme accuracy shows their deep respect to the music of one of the most incredible bands to ever take the world stage. Get ready to experience Pink Floyd the way true fans want it!
Tickets on sale at: https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/04005EA2943312B1

Floyd Nation: Experience Pink Floyd
2023-10-27 20:00 | Prairie Home Alliance Theater
Floyd Nation: Experience Pink Floyd will appear at the Peoria Civic Center Theater on October 27 at 8PM!
Floyd Nation is a U.S.-based Pink Floyd Tribute Band that performs all of your favorite hits from the vast collection of Pink Floyd albums such as The Wall, Dark Side of the Moon, Wish You Were Here and The Division Bell. You’ll be immersed in sound, lights and lasers as they take you on an epic journey, bringing back your best memories of some of the most iconic music ever produced. Their precise tone and extreme accuracy shows their deep respect to the music of one of the most incredible bands to ever take the world stage. Get ready to experience Pink Floyd the way true fans want it!
Tickets on sale at: https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/07005EA287D90D99

Rumours of Fleetwood Mac
2023-10-25 19:30 | Coronado Theatre, 314 N. Main Street, Rockford, IL, 61101, United States
Rumours of Fleetwood Mac appears on October 25, 2023 at the Coronado Performing Arts Center in Rockford, IL!
Channeling the spirit of Fleetwood Mac at their very best, Rumours of Fleetwood Mac offers a unique opportunity for fans, both old and new, to rediscover the songs and performances that have ensured Fleetwood Mac’s place as one of the most loved groups of all time.
Personally endorsed by Fleetwood Mac founding member, Mick Fleetwood, Rumours of Fleetwood Mac is the ultimate tribute to one of rock and roll’s most remarkable groups.
Get Tickets: ticketmaster.com/event/04005EC7BD1C399B

YES: Classic Tales of YES
2023-10-22 19:00 | Rialto Square Theatre, 102 N. Chicago Street, Joliet, IL, 60432, United States
YES: Classic Tales of YES will appear at the Rialto Square Theatre in Joliet, IL on October 22 at 7PM!
Formed in 1968 by Jon Anderson and the late, and much-missed, Chris Squire, YES have been one of the most innovative, influential and best-loved bands in rock music history. Their 1970s albums The Yes Album, Fragile, Close To The Edge, Yessongs (a triple live album set), Tales From Topographic Oceans, Relayer and Going For The One were ground-breaking in musical style and content. Their music also became synonymous with artist Roger Dean whose distinctive YES logo design and artwork adorned the lavish gatefold presentation sleeves of many YES albums.
With sales of over 50 million records, the Grammy-award winning YES were inducted into The Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame in 2017 where they performed Roundabout from the album Fragile and the FM radio-friendly Owner Of A Lonely Heart from the 1985 album 90125.
YES released their 22nd studio album in 2021, The Quest, produced by Steve Howe and which went to No. 1 in the UK Rock Albums Chart and entered the Official UK Album Chart at No. 20. In 2022 came the sad news that drummer Alan White, ever-present in the YES line-up for 50 years, had passed away. The news came shortly before the band embarked on their classic, genre-defining album Close To The Edge 50th Anniversary Tour which they dedicated to Alan.
In February 2023, ahead of the news of the new studio album Mirror To The Sky, YES confirmed Jay Schellen as the new permanent drummer with YES,hand-picked to step into his mentor and friend Alan White’s role. “I had done the 2016 tour on my own for Alan,” says Jay. “From late 2017 onwards, we had a beautiful partnership. I learned and discovered so much about Alan’s style.His passion and creativity was phenomenal. The new album has Alan’s presence all over it. It is inside of us. So, this is still, in my heart, Alan just being present and with us, and with me, in a big way.”

Charlie Berens: Good Old Fashioned Tour
2023-10-21 20:00 | Mayo Civic Center, 30 Civic Center Drive SE, Rochester, 55902, United States
Charlie Berens: Good Old Fashioned Tour appears at the Mayo Civic Center on October 21 at 8PM!
Comedian, New York Times Best Selling Author, Emmy-winning journalist, musician and creator of the Manitowoc Minute, Charlie Berens, is bringing his Good Old Fashioned Tour to Mayo Civic Center on Saturday, October 21, 2023 at 8:00 p.m.
Charlie, a 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 Greul 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.
Get Tickets: https://www.ticketmaster.com/charlie-berens-good-old-fashioned-tour-rochester-minnesota-10-21-2023/event/06005F0BCE907747

Tim Allen
2023-10-21 20:00 | Holland Center, 1200 Douglas Center, Omaha, NE, 68102, United States
Tim Allen appears at the Holland Center in Omaha, NE on October 21 at 8PM!
Tim Allen continues to perform stand-up shows to sold-out crowds across the country. He honed his talents as a stand-up comic throughout the eighties, providing the perfect lead-in to his highly successful ABC television series “Home Improvement” where he garnered a Golden Globe Award, an Emmy nomination, and was honored with the People’s Choice Award for “Favorite Male Performer in a Television Series” for an unprecedented eight years in a row.
During “Home Improvement’s” run at the top of the prime-time charts, Tim revisited his comedy roots with a successful national concert tour. He also found time to pen his first book about the male perspective, Don’t Stand Too Close to a Naked Man, topping the New York Times Bestseller List. This was followed by his second bestseller I’m Not Really Here focusing on midlife, family and quantum physics.
He made his film debut in 1994, playing a holiday icon in “The Santa Clause,” earning him another People’s Choice Award. In 1995, he voiced the beloved, yet deluded, space ranger Buzz Lightyear in the CGI smash hit “Toy Story.”
Allen most recently starred on the hit sitcom “Last Man Standing” which aired its ninth and final season on FOX in 2021. Allen starred as Mike Baxter, a happily married father of three daughters, who finds himself the odd man out as he tries to maintain his manliness in a home dominated by women.
Allen’s 10-episode series “More Power” premiered on June 29, 2022 on The HISTORY Channel, reuniting him with his “Home Improvement” co-star and “Assembly Required” co-host Richard Karn, along with woodworking do-it-yourself YouTube star April Wilkerson. The trio tackles the supercharged history of tools, celebrating the coolest, most powerful, and iconic examples of tools, while showcasing their evolution of power from handheld and basic to the industrial and mighty. They also head out into the field to play with some of the biggest machines that power and serve our everyday lives and meet the men and woman who operate them.
Allen starred in and executive produced the competition series “Assembly Required” which premiered in February 2021 on The HISTORY Channel. Allen reunited with his “Home Improvement” co-star Richard Karn who served as series host, marking the 30th anniversary of the pair’s original television debut. Spotlighting the best and brightest builders from across the country at their home workshops, contestants competed to breathe new life into everyday household items, testing their ability and ingenuity to not only rebuild things but build them back better.
For mature audiences – 18 years and older.

Josh Gates Live!
2023-10-21 19:00 | Rialto Square Theatre, 102 N. Chicago Street, Joliet, IL, 60432, United States
Josh Gates Live! appears at the Rialto Square Theatre on Saturday, October 21 at 7 PM!
Adventurer, television personality, and author Josh Gates is the host and executive producer of the smash-hit Discovery Channel series, Expedition Unknown. The show follows Gates as he sets out on a global journey to explore archaeological discoveries, historic mysteries, and scientific breakthroughs. Josh immerses himself in each story, conducting his own investigations, showcasing the work of dedicated explorers while also highlighting vibrant cultures and fascinating destinations. Armed with a degree in archaeology, a quick wit, and a hunger for adventure, Gates travels to some of the most remote corners of the planet in immersive, hilarious, and thrilling journeys.
Josh is also the host of Discovery’s new, hit show Josh Gates Tonight, which Collider recently declared “the best talk show going for film nerds and genre fans.” Each week, Josh is joined by high-profile guests from around the world in a series that’s part Raiders of the Lost Ark and part celebrity chat-show. Josh pours exotic cocktails with guests like Matthew McConaughey, Tim Robbins, Karen Allen, Kevin Bacon, Stephen Soderbergh, John Cleese and more.
An avid scuba diver and photographer, Josh has participated in sub-sea archaeological excavations in the Mediterranean, and his wanderlust has taken him from sweltering African deserts to the icy shores of Antarctica. To date, he has set foot in more than one hundred countries, has scaled “the roof of Africa” on Mt. Kilimanjaro, and climbed Aconcagua, the tallest mountain in the Americas.
For five years, Josh also helmed and co-executive produced the hit Syfy Channel series, Destination Truth. Each week, Gates and his intrepid team set out to investigate age-old legends. The show features remote and often never-before-filmed locations, from the distant mountains of Bhutan to the uncharted jungles of Papua New Guinea.
As the face of adventure for Discovery, Josh is also known for taking some of the biggest stars in Hollywood on thrilling expeditions into the unknown. He recently starred in a 4-part series alongside Doc Brown himself, Christopher Lloyd, in Expedition: Back to the Future. In the Shark Week special Shark Trek, Josh also traveled where no host has gone before with William Shatner, taking the veteran Stark Trek icon to dive with man-eating Tiger Sharks in the Bahamas.
Josh holds degrees from Tufts University in Archaeology and Drama, serves as a trustee on the governing board of the Archaeological Institute of America, and is a fellow of The Explorers Club — a prestigious organization dedicated to the advancement of exploration and field research. He has appeared on The Today Show, CNN, and a variety of other national television and radio programs. Even more of Josh’s travels are chronicled in his bestselling book, “Memoirs of a Monster Hunter.”
Josh currently resides in Los Angeles and on airport floors around the world.
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Charlie Berens: Good Old Fashioned Tour
2023-10-21 17:00 | Mayo Civic Center, 30 Civic Center Drive SE, Rochester, 55902, United States
Charlie Berens: Good Old Fashioned Tour appears at the Mayo Civic Center on October 21 at 5PM!
Comedian, New York Times Best Selling Author, Emmy-winning journalist, musician and creator of the Manitowoc Minute, Charlie Berens, is bringing his Good Old Fashioned Tour to Mayo Civic Center on Saturday, October 21, 2023 at 8:00 p.m.
Charlie, a 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 Greul 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.
Get Tickets: https://www.ticketmaster.com/charlie-berens-good-old-fashioned-tour-rochester-minnesota-10-21-2023/event/06005F0BCE907747

Tim Allen
2023-10-20 20:00 | Orpheum Theatre, 910 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN, 55403, United States
Tim Allen appears at the Orpheum Theatre in Minneapolis, MN on October 20 at 8PM!
Tim Allen continues to perform stand-up shows to sold-out crowds across the country. He honed his talents as a stand-up comic throughout the eighties, providing the perfect lead-in to his highly successful ABC television series “Home Improvement” where he garnered a Golden Globe Award, an Emmy nomination, and was honored with the People’s Choice Award for “Favorite Male Performer in a Television Series” for an unprecedented eight years in a row.
During “Home Improvement’s” run at the top of the prime-time charts, Tim revisited his comedy roots with a successful national concert tour. He also found time to pen his first book about the male perspective, Don’t Stand Too Close to a Naked Man, topping the New York Times Bestseller List. This was followed by his second bestseller I’m Not Really Here focusing on midlife, family and quantum physics.
He made his film debut in 1994, playing a holiday icon in “The Santa Clause,” earning him another People’s Choice Award. In 1995, he voiced the beloved, yet deluded, space ranger Buzz Lightyear in the CGI smash hit “Toy Story.”
Allen most recently starred on the hit sitcom “Last Man Standing” which aired its ninth and final season on FOX in 2021. Allen starred as Mike Baxter, a happily married father of three daughters, who finds himself the odd man out as he tries to maintain his manliness in a home dominated by women.
Allen’s 10-episode series “More Power” premiered on June 29, 2022 on The HISTORY Channel, reuniting him with his “Home Improvement” co-star and “Assembly Required” co-host Richard Karn, along with woodworking do-it-yourself YouTube star April Wilkerson. The trio tackles the supercharged history of tools, celebrating the coolest, most powerful, and iconic examples of tools, while showcasing their evolution of power from handheld and basic to the industrial and mighty. They also head out into the field to play with some of the biggest machines that power and serve our everyday lives and meet the men and woman who operate them.
Allen starred in and executive produced the competition series “Assembly Required” which premiered in February 2021 on The HISTORY Channel. Allen reunited with his “Home Improvement” co-star Richard Karn who served as series host, marking the 30th anniversary of the pair’s original television debut. Spotlighting the best and brightest builders from across the country at their home workshops, contestants competed to breathe new life into everyday household items, testing their ability and ingenuity to not only rebuild things but build them back better.
For mature audiences – 18 years and older.

Derek Hough: Symphony of Dance
2023-10-18 19:00 | Riverside Theater, 116 W. Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI, 53203, United States
Derek Hough: Symphony of Dance appears at the Riverside Theater in Milwaukee, WI on October 18 at 7PM!
From the EMMY® award-winning mind of Derek Hough, the live dance show is the first-national tour for the performing dynamo in four years. The show features all new high-energy choreography, stunning stage production, astounding versatility and, as always, Derek’s magnetic stage presence. Fans will journey through a true fusion of dance and music, as Derek explores styles ranging from ballroom and tap to salsa and hip-hop and everything in between. Creative team and two-time EMMY® winners, Napoleon and Tabitha Dumo, also known as NappyTabs (Jennifer Lopez’s ‘All I Have’ Residency; Michael Jackson: The Immortal World Tour; GRAMMYs® creative direction), will co-create, direct and supervise choreography for the tour. Derek Hough Symphony of Dance is produced by Greg Young of Mojave Ghost who is a Tony® Award & Drama Desk-Award nominated producer. He’s produced award-winning Broadway shows (Bob Fosse’s Dancin’, The Illusionists, Little Women, Wait Until Dark), Las Vegas Residencies (Derek Hough No-Limit! Residency, Donny Osmond Residency).

Blippi: The Wonderful World Tour
2023-10-15 14:00 | Rialto Square Theatre, 102 N. Chicago Street, Joliet, IL, 60432, United States
Blippi: The Wonderful World Tour appears on October 15 at the Rialto Square Theatre in Joliet, IL!
“With new music, characters, monster trucks, and even the Blippi mobile, we’re thrilled to bring Blippi to even more kids and families around the world in a brand new show,” said Stephen Shaw, founder and co-President of Round Room Live. “Following the success of Blippi The Musical, we’re excited for audiences to create memorable experiences with Blippi, with all the amazing music, production, and energy they expect, but in a way they’ve never seen before.”
“It’s very special to witness the love that our fans have for Blippi and his buddies, and the joy this beloved character brings to families around the world,” said Susan Vargo, Head of Live Events at Moonbug Entertainment. “Our live experiences bring families together to make memories that will last a lifetime. With Blippi: The Wonderful World Tour fans can expect catchy music, lots of dancing and a whole lot of fun!”
Blippi is coming to your city for the ultimate curiosity adventure in Blippi: The Wonderful World Tour! So, come on! Dance, sing, and learn with Blippi and special guest Meekah as they discover what makes different cities unique and special. Will there be monster trucks, excavators, and garbage trucks galore? You bet! So get ready to shake those wiggles out and OJ Twist your way through this brand-new musical party!
Blippi, along with his best friend Meekah, inspires curiosity in preschoolers around the world by creating content and experiences that are relatable, accessible and make learning fun. Blippi has become a worldwide sensation with more than one billion monthly views on YouTube and more than 50 million fans around the world. Blippi is available in more than 20 languages, including ASL, and is distributed by more than 30 global broadcast and streaming partners around the world including Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime, Roku, Virgin Media and Kidoodle. Meekah, Blippi’s creative, inventive, cart-wheel-loving pal, stars alongside Blippi in Blippi’s Treehouse on Amazon and also recently launched her own YouTube channel in September.
For Blippi: The Wonderful World Tour, the character Blippi will be played by professional stage performers selected specifically for the stage show.
Fans can visit BlippiOnTour.com now for tour dates and ticket information, and follow Blippi On Tour social media for exclusive tour content.
Get Tickets: https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/07005EC8B67E1FA2

The Temptations & The Four Tops
2023-10-14 20:00 | The Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago, IL, 60601, United States
Get ready for a night of Solid Gold, as The Temptations and The Four Tops appear together for one amazing evening at The Chicago Theatre on October 14th!
The Temptations, often referred to as American Music Royalty, are world-renowned superstars of entertainment, revered for their phenomenal catalog of music and prolific career. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductees, The Four Tops, are testament to the enduring legacy of the Motown Sound, with a huge catalogue of hits including favorites like “Baby I Need Your Loving” and “I Can’t Help Myself (Sugar Pie, Honey Bunch)”.
Tickets are on sale now: https://www.ticketmaster.com/the-temptations-the-four-tops-chicago-illinois-10-14-2023/event/07005E9A80C81056

William Shatner Live on stage with Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan
2023-10-13 19:30 | Fox Cities Performing Arts Center, 400 West College Avenue, Appleton, WI, 54911, United States
William Shatner Live on stage with Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan will appear at the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center in Appleton, WI on October 13!
Set your phasers to stun! Prepare to be beamed up for an unforgettable night with the original ‘Captain James T. Kirk’, award winning actor William Shatner. Following a screening of the classic film Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan, William Shatner takes to the stage to share fascinating and humorous behind-the-scenes stories from his storied career, including answering audience questions. VIP tickets will be available, which include a post-show photo op with Mr. Shatner.
Get your tickets: https://www.ticketmaster.com/venue/57627?attractionId=766771

Penn & Teller
2023-10-06 20:00 | The Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago, IL, 60601, United States
Penn & Teller bring a night of comedy and illusions on October 6 at 8PM to the Chicago Theatre in Chicago, IL!*
From humble beginnings busking on the streets of Philadelphia to acclaimed sold–out runs on Broadway to the longest running and one of the most-beloved resident headline acts in Las Vegas history, magic’s legendary duo continues defy labels—and at times physics and good taste — by redefining the genre of magic and inventing their own very distinct niche in comedy.
Their record-breaking Las Vegas show at The Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino has an amazing eight wins as “Las Vegas Magicians of the Year” and was called “The single best show in Vegas,” by the Los Angeles Times.
The current hit series Penn & Teller: Fool Us! for The CW Network, on which up-and-comers and magic veterans try to fool Penn & Teller for a chance to star in the pair’s hit Las Vegas stage show, was nominated for a Critic’s Choice Award and will return for an eighth season in late 2021. Hundreds of outrageous appearances on everything from Fallon to Friends, The Simpsons to Colbert, Modern Family to Big Bang Theory, plus their own specials for NBC, ABC, PBS and Comedy Central have garnered them an Emmy and a Writer’s Guild Award. The duo has its own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The controversial Showtime series, Penn & Teller: BS! was nominated for 13 Emmys and was the longest-running series in the history of the network. The show highlighted the pair’s ardent skepticism by tackling the fakes and frauds behind such topics as alien abduction, psychics and bottled water.
In recent years they’ve become acclaimed documentarians with the BAFTA-nominated Sony Pictures Classic release Tim’s Vermeer, which follows Texas-based inventor Tim Jenison on his quest to discover the methods used by Dutch Master painter Johannes Vermeer. Their other films, the critically lauded feature The Aristocrats and the Showtime short The Gambler’s Ballad, were met with wide praise.
The Olivier-nominated Magic Goes Wrong, written and created in collaboration with Mischief Theatre (Creators of the Tony-nominated The Play That Goes Wrong), opened in January of last year at London’s West End Vaudeville Theatre, setting a box office pre-sale record. The Daily Mail hailed it as a, “Spellbinding romp,” while The Sun theater critic raved, “I’ll be laughing into next week.”
As individuals, they are just as prolific. Teller directed versions of Macbeth and The Tempest that toured to raves from The New York Times and Wall Street Journal, co-wrote and directed the Off-Broadway thriller Play Dead and has written two books. Penn has written three books, including the New York Times Best Sellers, “God No!” and “Presto”. He hosted the NBC game show Identity and donned his ballroom shoes for ABC’s hit Dancing With The Stars. Penn also showed his business savvy on two seasons of NBC’s All-Star Celebrity Apprentice.
In 2020, Penn & Teller celebrated 45 years of professional partnership.

Tickets are on sale at https://www.ticketmaster.com/penn-teller-chicago-illinois-11-11-2022/event/07005C9AAE612032

*This show is rescheduled from November 11, 2022.

Drew Lynch
2023-09-30 20:00 | The Pantages Theatre, 710 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN, 55402, United States
Comedian Drew Lynch appears at the Pantages Theatre in Minneapolis, MN on September 30th!
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.

Bored Teachers: We Can't Make This Stuff Up! Comedy Tour
2023-09-30 19:30 | Coronado Theatre, 314 N. Main Street, Rockford, IL, 61101, United States
Bored Teachers: We Can’t Make This Stuff Up! Comedy Tour is coming to the Coronado Performing Arts Center in Rockford, IL on September 30 at 7:30PM!
The biggest entertainment platform for teachers in the world, Bored Teachers, presents the funniest teacher-comedians in the world all on one stage. Their hilarious skits have amassed hundreds of millions of views on the internet, and they’re all joining comic forces on the stage for a night of laughter that you do not want to miss. With over 5 million followers across social platforms (Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, YouTube) and +20 million views every month on their viral comedy videos. The tour includes the most hilarious and well-known teacher comedians in the business with millions of combined followers as well. This comedy powerhouse is making its way around the country with +120 shows booked so far this year!
Put that red pen down, pause that Netflix series you’ve been binging, throw on your comfiest teacher tee, call your teacher besties, and come burn off some of that stress this school year has been dumping on you! Teachers everywhere need the night of laughter and the Bored Teachers Comedy Tour is the perfect fix.
Get Tickets: https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/04005E9BE11F3025

Drew Lynch
2023-09-29 20:00 | Paramount Theatre, 370 1st Avenue, Cedar Rapids, IA, 52401, United States
Comedian Drew Lynch appears at the Paramount Theatre in Cedar Rapids, IA on Friday, September 29 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.
Tickets on sale now at https://www.creventslive.com/events/2023/drew-lynch

Kevin James: The Irregardless Tour
2023-09-29 20:00 | The Embassy Theatre, 125 W. Jefferson Blvd., Ft. Wayne, IN, 46802, United States
Kevin James: The Irregardless Tour appears at the Embassy Theatre in Ft. Wayne, IN on Friday, September 29 at 8PM.

Kevin James began his career as a stand-up on the Long Island comedy scene. After being discovered at the 1996 Montreal Comedy Festival, he signed a network development deal to create his own sitcom.

The King of Queens, which premiered in 1998, ran for nine seasons on CBS with James starring and executive producing, and it garnered him an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series. The show concluded its run in 2007 but continues to air daily in syndication across the country and around the world. James also starred in, and executive produced The Crew, a sitcom set in the world of NASCAR and is currently developing a single camera comedy (both for Netflix).

James brought his stand-up act to TV with Sweat the Small Stuff, a one hour special for Comedy Central. Kevin James and Ray Romano executive produced and starred in the HBO Sports Special Making the Cut: The Roadto Pebble Beach; a documentary about the Pebble Beach Pro Am Golf
Tournament that was nominated for a Sports Emmy. His second comedy special Never Don’t Give Up premiered on Netflix to critical acclaim.

James was the producer, co-writer, and star of the hit comedies Paul Blart: Mall Cop 1 & 2, Zookeeper, and Here Comes The Boom. James made his feature film debut in Columbia Pictures’ Hitch starring opposite Will Smith, and starred alongside Adam Sandler in Pixels, Grown Ups, Grown Ups 2, I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry, and Hubie Halloween. He starred in the feature True Memoirs of an International Assassin for Netflix, the independent action thriller Becky, and starred in and produced Home Team for Netflix.

Kevin James: The Irregardless Tour
2023-09-26 19:30 | Rialto Square Theatre, 102 N. Chicago Street, Joliet, IL, 60432, United States
Kevin James: The Irregardless Tour appears at the Rialto Square Theatre in Joliet, IL on Tuesday, September 26 at 7:30 PM.

Kevin James began his career as a stand-up on the Long Island comedy scene. After being discovered at the 1996 Montreal Comedy Festival, he signed a network development deal to create his own sitcom.

The King of Queens, which premiered in 1998, ran for nine seasons on CBS with James starring and executive producing, and it garnered him an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series. The show concluded its run in 2007 but continues to air daily in syndication across the country and around the world. James also starred in, and executive produced The Crew, a sitcom set in the world of NASCAR and is currently developing a single camera comedy (both for Netflix).

James brought his stand-up act to TV with Sweat the Small Stuff, a one hour special for Comedy Central. Kevin James and Ray Romano executive produced and starred in the HBO Sports Special Making the Cut: The Roadto Pebble Beach; a documentary about the Pebble Beach Pro Am Golf
Tournament that was nominated for a Sports Emmy. His second comedy special Never Don’t Give Up premiered on Netflix to critical acclaim.

James was the producer, co-writer, and star of the hit comedies Paul Blart: Mall Cop 1 & 2, Zookeeper, and Here Comes The Boom. James made his feature film debut in Columbia Pictures’ Hitch starring opposite Will Smith, and starred alongside Adam Sandler in Pixels, Grown Ups, Grown Ups 2, I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry, and Hubie Halloween. He starred in the feature True Memoirs of an International Assassin for Netflix, the independent action thriller Becky, and starred in and produced Home Team for Netflix.

Leonid & Friends
2023-09-23 20:00 | The Pabst Theater, 144 East Wells Street, Milwaukee, WI, 53202, United States
Leonid & Friends appear at the Pabst Theater in Milwaukee, WI on September 23 at 8PM!
In just three short years, Leonid & Friends have blown the minds of legions of fans with their uncanny ability to capture the spirit, musicality, and fire of American supergroup Chicago. Leonid Vorobyev’s goal was a studio project in dedication to Chicago under the motto “musicians for musicians.” Their first video went viral, but they really gained traction when Chicago itself published the video on its official website. This incredible 11-piece band now has over 700,000 followers across social media, an astonishing 150 million+ video views, and over 200 successful US shows under their belt.
Ticket on sale at: https://www.axs.com/events/484427/leonid-friends-tickets?skin=pabst

Kevin James: The Irregardless Tour
2023-09-23 20:00 | State Theatre, 805 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN, 55402, United States
Kevin James: The Irregardless Tour appears at State Theatre in Minneapolis, MN on Saturday, September 23 at 8PM.

Kevin James began his career as a stand-up on the Long Island comedy scene. After being discovered at the 1996 Montreal Comedy Festival, he signed a network development deal to create his own sitcom.

The King of Queens, which premiered in 1998, ran for nine seasons on CBS with James starring and executive producing, and it garnered him an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series. The show concluded its run in 2007 but continues to air daily in syndication across the country and around the world. James also starred in, and executive produced The Crew, a sitcom set in the world of NASCAR and is currently developing a single camera comedy (both for Netflix).

James brought his stand-up act to TV with Sweat the Small Stuff, a one hour special for Comedy Central. Kevin James and Ray Romano executive produced and starred in the HBO Sports Special Making the Cut: The Roadto Pebble Beach; a documentary about the Pebble Beach Pro Am Golf
Tournament that was nominated for a Sports Emmy. His second comedy special Never Don’t Give Up premiered on Netflix to critical acclaim.

James was the producer, co-writer, and star of the hit comedies Paul Blart: Mall Cop 1 & 2, Zookeeper, and Here Comes The Boom. James made his feature film debut in Columbia Pictures’ Hitch starring opposite Will Smith, and starred alongside Adam Sandler in Pixels, Grown Ups, Grown Ups 2, I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry, and Hubie Halloween. He starred in the feature True Memoirs of an International Assassin for Netflix, the independent action thriller Becky, and starred in and produced Home Team for Netflix.

Justin Willman: Magic for Humans in Person
2023-09-23 19:00 | Rialto Square Theatre, 102 N. Chicago Street, Joliet, IL, 60432, United States
Justin Willman: Magic for Humans in Person appears at Rialto Square Theatre on September 23 at 7:00 PM.
Justin Willman wants to melt your brain while making you laugh. He’s best known as the star and creator of the hit Netflix series Magic For Humans. But you may recognize him from one of his many television appearances (The Tonight Show, The Today Show, Ellen, Conan…). Or maybe you know his work as a host (Baking Impossible; Cupcake Wars; Win, Lose or Draw…). Or maybe he’s the child magician you hired in suburban St. Louis in the ‘90s. If you don’t know Justin, he’s a magician and comedian who’s mastered the art of turning cynics into believers (or at least getting them to laugh). His live show is simultaneously mind-blowing and hilarious, and will likely keep you up at night wondering how the heck any of it was possible.
Justin is also a proud father, a loving husband, and has zero experience as a licensed boat mechanic (that’s a different Justin Willman).

Tickets on sale Friday 3/31 at 10am.

Kathleen Madigan: Boxed Wine & Tiny Banjos
2023-09-21 19:30 | Pablo Center, 128 Graham Ave, Eau Claire, WI, 54701, United States
Kathleen Madigan: Boxed Wine & Tiny Banjos Tour appears at the Pablo Center in Eau Claire, WI on September 21.
Comedian Kathleen Madigan’s 33-year comedy career is showing no signs of slowing down as she kicks off her all-new tour, Boxed Wine & Tiny Banjos. Madigan has been touring 250 nights a year on the road and has risen from performing in comedy clubs to performing in marquee theaters with sold-out shows.
Madigan has squeezed in over 40 appearances on late-night talk shows and multiple comedy specials on Netflix, Comedy Central, and HBO. She has also appeared on Jerry Seinfeld’s popular Netflix series, Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee, and hosts her popular weekly podcast, Madigan’s Pubcast, which currently has over 3 million downloads on all streaming outlets.
Her most recent special Bothering Jesus is her fifth hour-long stand-up special and third special to be available on Netflix. Her highly anticipated sixth stand-up special, Hunting Bigfoot, premiered worldwide on February 21st, 2023 as an Amazon Original. The brand-new special, recorded at The Paramount Theater in Denver, CO explores topics including Madigan’s aging parents, interactions with millennials, and hunting bigfoot.
Kathleen’s album of the Bothering Jesus special, was the highest-selling comedy album and most-played comedy album on streaming services since 2014. Madigan has performed internationally at festivals in theaters in Ireland, England, Hong Kong, and Australia and has filmed seven Montreal Gala Shows at the Just For Laugh’s Comedy Festival for CBC TV.
Chicago Tribune wrote, “She has all but perfected the art of crafting and delivering a perfect joke. That singular dedication to the craft shows in both the evolution of her material over the years and the way she can make a complicated joke with a hidden nub of wisdom seem both effortless and offhand.”
“There’s nobody better than Maddy. She’s smart and just crushes it every time. She’s not just one of the best ‘female’ comics, she’s one of the best comics, period,” says Comedian Ron White.

She’s won the American Comedy Award for “Best Female Comedian” and the Phyllis Diller award for “Best Female Comedian.” She has written and produced for Lewis Black’s Root of All Evil on Comedy Central and has done multiple USO tours in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Madigan originally hails from St. Louis, Missouri.
Tickets on Sale Friday, 3/31 at 10am.

Kevin James: The Irregardless Tour
2023-09-21 19:30 | Rialto Square Theatre, 102 N. Chicago Street, Joliet, IL, 60432, United States
Kevin James: The Irregardless Tour appears at the Rialto Square Theatre in Joliet, IL on Thursday, September 21 at 7:30 PM.

Kevin James began his career as a stand-up on the Long Island comedy scene. After being discovered at the 1996 Montreal Comedy Festival, he signed a network development deal to create his own sitcom.

The King of Queens, which premiered in 1998, ran for nine seasons on CBS with James starring and executive producing, and it garnered him an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series. The show concluded its run in 2007 but continues to air daily in syndication across the country and around the world. James also starred in, and executive produced The Crew, a sitcom set in the world of NASCAR and is currently developing a single camera comedy (both for Netflix).

James brought his stand-up act to TV with Sweat the Small Stuff, a one hour special for Comedy Central. Kevin James and Ray Romano executive produced and starred in the HBO Sports Special Making the Cut: The Roadto Pebble Beach; a documentary about the Pebble Beach Pro Am Golf
Tournament that was nominated for a Sports Emmy. His second comedy special Never Don’t Give Up premiered on Netflix to critical acclaim.

James was the producer, co-writer, and star of the hit comedies Paul Blart: Mall Cop 1 & 2, Zookeeper, and Here Comes The Boom. James made his feature film debut in Columbia Pictures’ Hitch starring opposite Will Smith, and starred alongside Adam Sandler in Pixels, Grown Ups, Grown Ups 2, I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry, and Hubie Halloween. He starred in the feature True Memoirs of an International Assassin for Netflix, the independent action thriller Becky, and starred in and produced Home Team for Netflix.

Illinois Rock & Roll Museum 3rd Annual Hall of Fame Induction Awards Ceremony
2023-09-17 18:00 | Rialto Square Theatre, 102 N. Chicago Street, Joliet, IL, 60432, United States
The Illinois Rock & Roll Museum 3rd Annual Hall of Fame Induction Awards Ceremony will take place this year at the Rialto Square Theatre in Joliet, IL on Sept. 17!

“This year’s exceptional list of inductees showcases the depth of home grown talent Illinois has provided to all genres of music,” said Ron Romero, the museum’s Chairman of the Board. “It will be another incredible star studded evening for all music lovers.”
WGN Radio 720’s Bob Sirott will once again serve as the Master of Ceremonies.
The Class of 2023 Hall of Fame Band or Solo Artist inductees include Earth, Wind & Fire, The Cryan’ Shames, The Shadows of Knight, Nat King Cole and Miles Davis. This year’s Songwriter inductee is John Prine. Legendary Chicago area disc jockey Bob Sirott will be inducted in the DJ category. The trailblazing WLUP-FM “The Loop” will be inducted in the Radio Station category and Alligator Records, founded in Chicago in 1971, will be inducted in the Record Label category.
Special appearances are also being planned including an appearance by Tom Higgenson of the Plain White T’s.
Hall of Fame Inductees are selected by total votes cast each year by Charter Members of the Illinois Rock and Roll Museum on Route 66.
The Illinois Rock & Roll Museum on Route 66 is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. EIN 82-2293229. Contributions are tax-deductible for income, gift, and estate taxes.

Get your tickets: https://www.roadtorock.org/lets-rock/hall-of-fame/

The Australian Pink Floyd Show: Darkside 50 Tour
2023-09-12 19:30 | Rialto Square Theatre, 102 N. Chicago Street, Joliet, IL, 60432, United States
The Australian Pink Floyd Show is bringing their Darkside 50 Tour to Rialto Square Theatre on September, 12.
Selling over 4 million tickets worldwide and described by The Times as “The Gold Standard” and The Daily Mirror as “The Kings of the Genre”, The Australian Pink Floyd Show gave its first ever concert in Adelaide, Australia in 1988. Since then, they have performed in over 35 countries worldwide; played at David Gilmour’s 50th birthday celebration and were even joined on stage by Rick Wright. TAPFS is the leading and biggest show of its kind in the world.
Performing the music of Pink Floyd with note for note perfection, this critically acclaimed show has been astonishing audiences worldwide for more than three decades. Always striving to reproduce the complete Pink Floyd experience and bring the music to new audiences, the show continues to include a stunning light and laser show, video animations, state of the art, high resolution LED screen technology and other special effects. In addition and in true Pink Floyd fashion, there are several huge inflatables including a giant pig and their own unique Pink Kangaroo.
They have worked with Pink Floyd touring musicians like Guy Pratt, Durga McBroom and her sister Lorelei McBroom, as well as sound engineer Colin Norfield who worked with Pink Floyd during their ‘Division Bell’ tour and on David Gilmour’s solo tours.
Often described as being much more than a tribute band, The Australian Pink Floyd Show is the first Pink Floyd tribute show that took the concept into the worldwide arena circuit. The band has played to sell out audiences throughout Europe, UK, America, Canada, South America and Russia.
With over 30 years of history, the world’s biggest, best and greatest Pink Floyd tribute show continues to delight its global fan base.
After nearly 40 years performing, it is time to shine on again as The Australian Pink Floyd Show returns with a new tour for 2023.
“The Dark Side of the Moon” Tour will celebrate the 50th anniversary of Pink Floyd’s eighth studio album, and bring to the stage the songs that mean so much to Pink Floyd fans all over the world. State of the art lighting and video, pinpoint lasers, gargantuan inflatables and flawless live sound that was the benchmark of Pink Floyd shows, TAPFS guarantees to deliver a memorable live experience.
Originally released in March 1973, The Dark Side of the Moon is among the most critically acclaimed records in history, has been certified 14 times Platinum in the UK, and spent 962 weeks in the Billboard Top 100. It is Pink Floyd’s most successful, and one of the bestselling albums of all time.
TAPFS will feature The Dark Side of the Moon in its entirety in the first half of the performance, followed by a selection of Pink Floyd’s iconic tracks in the second half. Replicating music from every phase of Pink Floyd’s journey, this tour reinforces TAPFS’s dedication to the heritage of Barrett, Waters, Gilmour, Wright & Mason with a show that pays sincere and genuine tribute to those legendary Pink Floyd productions.
Buy Tickets: https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/07005E34E23C3D59
