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SUMMARY:The Simon & Garfunkel Story
DESCRIPTION:The Simon & Garfunkel Story appears on March 1\, 2026 at 6:30PM at the Rialto Square Theatre in Joliet\, IL. \nFew shows have experienced the phenomenal global success of The Simon & Garfunkel Story\, with multiple sold-out shows in over 50-countries worldwide and over 20 headline performances in London?s West End\, including multiple appearances at the world-famous London Palladium. \nUsing huge projection photos and original film footage\, the international hit show tells the story of the origins and meteoric rise of Simon & Garfunkel blended together seamlessly with a full live band performing all the hits including Mrs. Robinson\, Cecilia\, Bridge Over Troubled Water\, Homeward Bound and many more. \nWith standing ovations at every performance at the show Art Garfunkel himself loved\, you don’t want to miss this international sensation. \nBUY TICKETS \n 
URL:https://nitelite.com/event/the-simon-garfunkel-story-joliet-il/
LOCATION:Rialto Square Theatre\, 102 N. Chicago Street\, Joliet\, IL\, 60432\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Entertaiment,Event,Live Music,Tribute Acts,Upcoming Events
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SUMMARY:Lucy Darling:  You're Welcome featuring Mark Ettinger
DESCRIPTION:Lucy Darling:  You’re Welcome featuring Mark Ettinger appears on March 7\, 2026 at 8PM at the Chicago Theatre in Chicago\, IL! \nCarisa Hendrix\, the performer behind the glamorous 1940s-style socialite Lucy Darling\, is back on tour with her newest show: “You’reWelcome.” \nHendrix first captured the world’s attention in December 2024\, when one TikTok clip of her improvisational crowd work skyrocketed to 21 million views. Since then\, thousands have flocked to theaters nationwide to see the award-winning performer and find out what all the fuss is about. From coast to coast\, her shows have sold out in record time\, proof that Lucy Darling’s blend of wit\, sweetness and old-Hollywood glamour has struck a chord with audiences. \nNow\, Hendrix is bringing more mischievous charm to the stage in “You’re Welcome”—a touring variety show that is designed to give the fans even more of what they have been craving; a chance to dress up for the night and enter a fantasy world of silly fun and belly laughs. \nLucy is joined by musician\, composer\, and globe-trotting juggler Mark Ettinger of the legendary Flying Karamazov Brothers. This duo’s playful banter and Mark’s effortless skills at piano\, ukulele\, and array of other instruments add sparkle to Lucy’s gin-fueled antics\, creating a show that is as enchanting as it is unpredictable.After half a year of sold-out performances across North America\, “You’re Welcome” is Lucy’s answer to her fans’ demand for more: part variety spectacular\, part cabaret\, part magic show\, but always exceptionally darling. \nBUY TICKETS
URL:https://nitelite.com/event/lucy-darling-chicago-theatre/
LOCATION:The Chicago Theatre\, 175 N. State Street\, Chicago\, IL\, 60601\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Comedy,Entertaiment,Event,Upcoming Events
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SUMMARY:Chicago
DESCRIPTION:Chicago returns to The Buddy Holly Hall in Lubbock\, TX on March 9\, 2026 at 7PM! \nHailed as one of the “most important bands in music since the dawn of the rock and roll era\,” the legendary rock and roll band with horns\, Chicago\, came in as the highest-charting American band in Billboard magazine’s Top 125 Artists of All Time. Chicago is the first American rock band to chart top 40 albums in six consecutive decades. \nChicago’s debut album Chicago Transit Authority was inducted into The National Recording Registry of the Library of Congress in 2025. The Registry archives audio treasures worthy of preservation for all time based on their cultural\, historical or aesthetic importance in the nation’s recorded sound heritage. \nIn celebration of the 50th anniversary of Chicago IX: Chicago’s Greatest Hits\, the band released Chicago IX: Greatest Hits Expanded\, in August 2025. \nIn 2024\, Chicago released Chicago at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts\, Washington\, D.C. (9/16/1971)\, a 26-track live collection recorded at the historic venue. The show covers all three studio albums from their 1969 debut to 1971 and more than two hours of live music by Robert Lamm (keyboard\, vocals)\, Terry Kath (guitar\, vocals)\, Peter Cetera (vocals\, bass)\, Danny Seraphine (drums)\, Lee Loughnane (trumpet\, vocals)\, James Pankow (trombone)\, and Walt Parazaider (woodwinds\, vocals). \nChicago released Chicago Greatest Christmas Hits\, a new collection combining songs from all three of its beloved Christmas albums\, in 2023 via Warner Music Group/Rhino. \nChicago released their 38th studio album\, Born for This Moment\, in 2022\, which included the hit single “If This Is Goodbye.” \nIn fall of 2022\, Gravitas Ventures released Chicago’s documentary The Last Band on Stage directed by Peter Curtis Pardini and narrated by the band’s longtime friend and actor Joe Mantegna. On March 14\, 2020\, Chicago is the last band playing in the U.S. as COVID lockdowns begin and The Last Band on Stage tells the incredible story of how the 58-year-old band survived a pandemic that stopped the world in its tracks. \n“We’re excited to be bringing The Last Band on Stage to audiences worldwide. This funny and informative documentary offers an inside look at how the legendary band Chicago were able to produce content even during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic\,” said Gravitas Ventures’ acquisition coordinator\, Mackenzie Maguire. \nChicago received The Recording Academy’s Lifetime Achievement Award from the Grammys. The Lifetime Achievement Award celebrates performers who have made outstanding contributions of artistic significance to the field of recording. A special award ceremony and tribute concert celebrating the honorees was held in 2020. \nChicago was inducted into the 2016 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. This was their first nomination. They’ve been eligible since 1994. A long time coming! \nChicago’s first album\, Chicago Transit Authority\, was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2014. Chicago managed to fuse pop\, rock and jazz together perfectly in this double album. \nRobert Lamm and James Pankow have become inductees of the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2017. These legendary songwriters wrote mega-hits such as “25 or 6 to 4\,” “Saturday in the Park\,” “Feelin’ Stronger Every Day\,” “Make Me Smile\,” and many others. \nThe International Trombone Association presented its 2020 Lifetime Achievement Award to James Pankow. The Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes people who have distinguished themselves by their contributions to the trombone profession over a long career. \nChicago’s lifetime achievements include two Grammy Awards\, two American Music Awards\, Founding Artists of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts\, a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame\, a Chicago street dedicated in their honor\, and keys to and proclamations from an impressive list of U.S. cities. Record sales top the 100\,000\,000 mark\, and include 21 top 10 singles\, five consecutive No. 1 albums\, 11 No. 1 singles and five gold singles. An incredible 25 of their 38 albums have been certified platinum\, and the band has a total of 48 gold and platinum awards. \nChicago have toured every year since the beginning — they’ve never missed a year. The original three band members are Lee Loughnane on trumpet and vocals\, Robert Lamm on keyboards and vocals\, and James Pankow on trombone. The band lineup also includes Wally Reyes Jr. on drums\, Tony Obrohta on guitar\, Loren Gold on keyboards and vocals\, Ray Herrmann on sax and flute\, Neil Donell on vocals\, Eric Baines on bass\, Ramon “Ray” Yslas on percussion\, Carlos Murguia on keyboards and vocals and Nick Lane on trombone. \nFrom the signature sound of the Chicago horns\, their iconic vocalists\, and a few dozen of ever-classic songs\, this band’s concerts are celebrations. 2025 marks the band’s 58th consecutive year of touring! \nChicago continue to be true ambassadors for their beloved hometown\, carrying the city’s name with pride and dignity around the world. \nBUY TICKETS
URL:https://nitelite.com/event/chicago-lubbock-tx-2/
LOCATION:The Buddy Holly Hall\, 1300 Mac Davis Ln\, Lubbock\, 79401\, United States
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SUMMARY:Craig Ferguson:  Pants on Fire
DESCRIPTION:Craig Ferguson:  Pants on Fire appears on March 19\, 2025 at 7:30PM at the Overture Center in Madison\, WI! \nCraig 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 \nThe 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. \nBorn 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. \nIn 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. \nFerguson 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. \nFerguson 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. \nIn 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. \nHis most recent book Riding the Elephant- a series of linked biographical stories- is available from Penguin books. \nBUY TICKETS \nAges 16+
URL:https://nitelite.com/event/craig-ferguson-madison/
LOCATION:Overture Center for the Arts\, 201 State Street\, Madison\, WI\, 53703\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Comedy,Entertaiment,Event,Upcoming Events
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SUMMARY:Craig Ferguson:  Pants on Fire
DESCRIPTION:Craig Ferguson:  Pants on Fire appears on March 20\, 2025 at 7PM at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie\, IL. \nCraig 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 \nThe 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. \nBorn 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. \nIn 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. \nFerguson 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. \nFerguson 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. \nIn 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. \nHis most recent book Riding the Elephant- a series of linked biographical stories- is available from Penguin books. \nBUY TICKETS \nAges 16+
URL:https://nitelite.com/event/craig-ferguson-skokie-il-2/
LOCATION:North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie\, 9501 Skokie Blvd.\, Skokie\, IL\, 60077\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Comedy,Entertaiment,Event,Upcoming Events
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SUMMARY:Kevin James:  Eat the Frog
DESCRIPTION:Kevin James:  Eat the Frog appears at the Rialto Square Theatre in Joliet\, IL on March 20\, 2026 at 7PM! \nKevin 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. \nThe King of Queens\, which premiered in 1998\, ran for nine seasons on CBS with James starring and executive producing\, and it garnered him an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series. The show concluded its run in 2007 but continues to air daily in syndication across the country and around the world. James also starred in\, and executive produced The Crew\, a Netflix sitcom set in the world of NASCAR. \nJames brought his stand-up act to TV with Sweat the Small Stuff\, a one-hour special for Comedy Central. Kevin James and Ray Romano executive produced and starred in the HBO Sports Special Making the Cut: The Road to Pebble Beach; a documentary about the Pebble Beach Pro Am Golf Tournament that was nominated for a Sports Emmy. His second comedy special Never Don’t Give Up premiered on Netflix to critical acclaim. \nJames made his feature film debut in Columbia Pictures’ Hitch starring opposite Will Smith\, and starred in\, produced and co-wrote the hit comedies Paul Blart: Mall Cop 1 & 2\, Zookeeper\, and Here Comes The Boom. James has starred alongside Adam Sandler in Pixels\, Grown Ups\, Grown Ups 2\, I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry\, and Hubie Halloween. He starred in the features True Memoirs of an International Assassin and Home Team for Netflix\, as well as the independent action thriller Becky. \nJames can currently be seen in his one hour stand-up comedy special Kevin James: Irregardless on Prime Video\, which was nominated for 2024’s Best Comedy Special by the Critics Choice Awards. James will also be starring in the 2026 upcoming feature film “Solo Mio” alongside Nicole Grimaudo\, Jonathan Roumie\, and Kim Coates. \nBUY TICKETS
URL:https://nitelite.com/event/kevin-james-joliet-il/
LOCATION:Rialto Square Theatre\, 102 N. Chicago Street\, Joliet\, IL\, 60432\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Comedy,Entertaiment,Event,Upcoming Events
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SUMMARY:Craig Ferguson:  Pants on Fire
DESCRIPTION:Craig Ferguson:  Pants on Fire appears on March 21\, 2026 at 7PM at the Pantages Theatre in Minneapolis\, MN! \nCraig 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 \nThe 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. \nBorn 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. \nIn 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. \nFerguson 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. \nFerguson 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. \nIn 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. \nHis most recent book Riding the Elephant- a series of linked biographical stories- is available from Penguin books. \nBUY TICKETS \nAges 16+
URL:https://nitelite.com/event/craig-ferguson-minneapolis-mn-2/
LOCATION:The Pantages Theatre\, 710 Hennepin Ave\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55402\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Comedy,Entertaiment,Event,Upcoming Events
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SUMMARY:The High Kings:  The Rocky Road Tour
DESCRIPTION:The High Kings:  The Rocky Road Tour appear at The Vic Theatre in Chicago\, IL on March 21\, 2026 at 8PM! \nIreland’s leading folk group\, The High Kings\, are set to excite fans once again with the announcement of their Rocky Road Tour 2026. \nAs global ambassadors of Irish heritage and storytelling\, The High Kings have consistently brought the timeless tradition of folk music to audiences worldwide\, earning them chart-topping success and widespread acclaim. With their signature blend of classic tradition and modern edge\, The Rocky Road Tour promises to be a vibrant showcase of Irish culture\, energy\, and musicality. \nFollowing a record-breaking 2024 – including a sold-out world tour\, a feature on Disney’s critically acclaimed Only Murders in The Building\, and over 5 million weekly streams – the band are showing no signs of slowing down. Their momentum continued in 2025 with a string of sold-out U.S. tour dates\, culminating in a headline performance at the legendary Troubadour in Los Angeles on March 23rd\, after stops in Kansas\, Nashville\, St. Paul\, St. Louis\, New York\, New Hampton\, Glen Ellen\, Ridgefield\, Alexandria\, and more. \n“A Folk Juggernaut” – The New York Times \nBut it was their inclusion on the soundtrack of Sinners—the current #1 movie worldwide\, starring Michael B. Jordan and directed by Ryan Coogler—that marked a defining moment in their global recognition. The film’s soundtrack\, already topping international streaming charts\, was curated by Oscar- and Grammy-winning composer Ludwig Göransson (Oppenheimer\, The Mandalorian\, Black Panther)\, a long-time admirer of The High Kings’ distinctive vocal blend and musicianship. After attending their sold-out show at The Troubadour in Los Angeles earlier this year\, Göransson selected two tracks—“The Rocky Road to Dublin” and “Go Lassie Go”—to feature prominently in the film’s score. \nThe Rocky Road Tour 2026 will build on this global success\, offering audiences a high-energy live show that reinforces The High Kings’ place at the forefront of Irish folk. With a renewed focus on storytelling\, musicianship\, and connection\, the tour reflects the group’s ongoing commitment to honouring Ireland’s folk legacy while pushing creative boundaries. \nAs well as their recorded music triumphs\, The High Kings have performed for hundreds of thousands across the globe and graced prestigious stages including Glastonbury Festival\, The Isle of Wight Festival\, Times Square\, NYC\, Trafalgar Square\, London (St. Patrick’s Day) and many more/ Their live television appearances have spanned the U.S.\, with performances on Good Morning America\, Good Morning LA\, The View\, and The Today Show. \n“Reinventing the Wheel” – Chicago Tribune \nThe past years also marked a series of standout collaborations\, including: \n● A stirring duet with Steve Perry (Journey) on The Streets of Kinsale \n● A powerful stadium performance of their anthem Glorio For Notre Dame with Jon Batiste\, in front of 30\,000 fans \n“The High Kings continue to set the bar for Irish folk bands worldwide” – Hot Press Magazine \nBUY TICKETS
URL:https://nitelite.com/event/the-high-kings-chicago-il/
LOCATION:The Vic Theatre\, 3145 N Sheffield Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60657\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Entertaiment,Event,Live Music,Upcoming Events
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SUMMARY:Kevin James:  Eat the Frog
DESCRIPTION:Kevin James:  Eat the Frog appears at the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center in Appleton\, WI on March 21\, 2026 at 8PM! \nKevin 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. \nThe King of Queens\, which premiered in 1998\, ran for nine seasons on CBS with James starring and executive producing\, and it garnered him an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series. The show concluded its run in 2007 but continues to air daily in syndication across the country and around the world. James also starred in\, and executive produced The Crew\, a Netflix sitcom set in the world of NASCAR. \nJames brought his stand-up act to TV with Sweat the Small Stuff\, a one-hour special for Comedy Central. Kevin James and Ray Romano executive produced and starred in the HBO Sports Special Making the Cut: The Road to Pebble Beach; a documentary about the Pebble Beach Pro Am Golf Tournament that was nominated for a Sports Emmy. His second comedy special Never Don’t Give Up premiered on Netflix to critical acclaim. \nJames made his feature film debut in Columbia Pictures’ Hitch starring opposite Will Smith\, and starred in\, produced and co-wrote the hit comedies Paul Blart: Mall Cop 1 & 2\, Zookeeper\, and Here Comes The Boom. James has starred alongside Adam Sandler in Pixels\, Grown Ups\, Grown Ups 2\, I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry\, and Hubie Halloween. He starred in the features True Memoirs of an International Assassin and Home Team for Netflix\, as well as the independent action thriller Becky. \nJames can currently be seen in his one hour stand-up comedy special Kevin James: Irregardless on Prime Video\, which was nominated for 2024’s Best Comedy Special by the Critics Choice Awards. James will also be starring in the 2026 upcoming feature film “Solo Mio” alongside Nicole Grimaudo\, Jonathan Roumie\, and Kim Coates. \nBUY TICKETS
URL:https://nitelite.com/event/kevin-james-appleton-wi-2/
LOCATION:Fox Cities Performing Arts Center\, 400 West College Avenue\, Appleton\, WI\, 54911\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Comedy,Entertaiment,Event,Upcoming Events
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SUMMARY:Craig Ferguson:  Pants on Fire
DESCRIPTION:Craig Ferguson:  Pants on Fire appears on March 22\, 2026 at 8PM at the Pabst Theatre in Milwaukee\, WI! \nCraig 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 \nThe 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. \nBorn 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. \nIn 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. \nFerguson 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. \nFerguson 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. \nIn 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. \nHis most recent book Riding the Elephant- a series of linked biographical stories- is available from Penguin books. \nBUY TICKETS \nAges 16+
URL:https://nitelite.com/event/craig-ferguson-milwaukee-wi/
LOCATION:The Pabst Theater\, 144 East Wells Street\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53202\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Comedy,Entertaiment,Event,Upcoming Events
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SUMMARY:Jake Owen - Dreams to Dream Tour
DESCRIPTION:Jake Owen – Dreams to Dream Tour special guest Kendall Marvel\, is heading to the Meyer Theatre in Green Bay\, WI on March 26\, 2026 at 7:30PM! \nJake Owen is a country music mainstay with a career boasting a collection of gold and platinum records\, 10 No.1 singles\, and more than 2.5 Billion U.S. on-demand streams. The chart-topping superstar and ACM award winner is signatured by his laid-back style and hit recordings such as “Barefoot Blue Jean Night\,” “Beachin’\,” “Anywhere With You\,” “Alone With You” and “The One That Got Away.” \nThe recording artist\, headlining entertainer and actor has released nine albums\, headlined tours globally\, and appeared in the movie Our Friend (2019). As a member of The Heartbreak On The Map Tour\, Jake performed 30 show dates sharing the stage with Dan + Shay in 2024. \nThe music business executive\, philanthropist and father of two is a partner in Good Company Entertainment (a Nashville-based management and label service company) and the founder of The Jake Owen Foundation (2010). The nonprofit lends financial support to children battling cancer and other catastrophic childhood diseases. The organization also assists youth organizations in Owen’s hometown of Vero Beach\, Florida. \nBUY TICKETS
URL:https://nitelite.com/event/jake-owen-green-bay-wi/
LOCATION:Meyer Theatre\, 117 South Washington Street\, Green Bay\, WI\, 54301\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Country Music,Entertaiment,Event,Live Music,Upcoming Events
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