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A live Rock & Roll celebration of the greatest piano icons in music from Jeff Davis (Executive Producer of Broadway’s ‘Rock of Ages’).  This electrifying production, which debuted to rave reviews at the Flamingo in Las Vegas, celebrates the world’s greatest pianists and showmen – from Little Richard, Jerry Lee Lewis and Ray Charles to Stevie Wonder, Elton John and Billy Joel! The show features storytelling, video, a great band and 25 hit songs including “Good Golly Miss Molly”, “Superstition”, “Rocket Man”, “Tiny Dancer” and “New York State of Mind”.

The ultimate tribute night at the Arcada!  Come dance, sing, and celebrate the songs of Journey and Styx with Escape and Anthem's Grand Illusion. In a world of tribute band's LP VINYL'S ESCAPE stands out. Performing the music of JOURNEY with chilling accuracy!  Fans agree that Chicago Legend Pete Greco's vocal style, tone, deliverance and range are about as close as you can get to the legendary Steve Perry. The band also feature some of Chicago's best.  Gino Buonamici, Lenny Vertucci, Mike Gerbitz, Mike Vermland & Jet are all world class musicians that have toured both nationally and internationally.  They have the daunting task of bringing all the subtlety, dynamics & power of JOURNEY'S music to life.  On top of that they are responsible for all the incredible harmonies that are present in so many JOURNEY songs. Songs that have stood the test time.  Songs that are in the background of all our lives.  LP VINYL'S ESCAPE takes you back to the 80's era when the timeless music of JOURNEY ruled the airwaves. The talent on display when these 6 guys are together on stage bring the meaning of TRIBUTE to a whole new level.  Anthem‘s Grand Illusion is a tribute to the legendary progressive rock band Styx and their classic masterpieces through the decades. Performed by the members of Anthem Classic Rock & Beyond, and matching every detail of the Styx musical style, combined with exceptional lead vocals, and four-part vocal harmonies, Anthem’s Grand Illusion is now one of the top tribute shows in the Chicago region and beyond!

As well-known for their bizarrely teased haircuts as their hit single “I Ran (So Far Away),” A Flock of Seagulls was one of the MTV video rotation staples of the new wave era. Growing out of the synth-heavy and ruthlessly stylish new Romantic Movement, the group benefitted considerably from MTV’s heavy rotation of the “I Ran” video in the summer of 1982. Mike Score’s outrageous hair style is forever embedded in pop culture. Hear all your favorite hits including “TELECOMMUNICATION,” "I RAN (SO FAR AWAY),” "WISHING (IF I HAD A PHOTOGRAPH OF YOU),” "SPACE AGE LOVE SONG," and more! STRANGELOVE-The Depeche Mode Experience delivers a career spanning, pitch perfect “best of” concert that transports the listener through time and touches on several key points in Depeche Mode’s 40+ year career. Songs from throughout the Depeche canon are lovingly recreated; from favorites on DM’s debut Speak and Spell to the newest fare from ‘Mode’s latest- 2017’s “Spirit”. No detail of STRANGELOVE’s presentation has been overlooked. The visual presentation with stage set pieces and in-show costume changes reflect different eras of Depeche Mode’s story.

Peter Noone was a part of the original “British Invasion” as lead singer of the legendary Sixties pop band Herman’s Hermits. He returns to The Arcada stage with his annual fun, comedic show and classic hits including: “I’m Into Something Good” “Mrs. Brown, you’ve Got A Lovely Daughter”, “I’m Henry VIII, I Am”, “There’s A Kind of Hush” and so many others.  This show always sells out, with the seats FILLED with “NOONATICS!”!

DEBBY BOONE is a multiple cross-over artist who has enjoyed Top 10 successes on the Pop, Country, Adult Contemporary, and Contemporary Christian charts. She became a household name thanks to her record-breaking debut single You Light Up My Life in 1977, charting #1 on Billboard for ten straight weeks and selling in excess of four million albums. That year she received the Grammy for Best New Artist and has since received seven Grammy nominations, winning two more. In 2008, the song was ranked #7 in Billboard's 50th Anniversary all-time top charting songs. Debby’s last album release was her thirteenth studio recording, Swing This, music that is evocative of the golden age of Las Vegas. Her accompanying show, which premiered at New York City’s Carlyle Hotel, continues to entertain audiences at performing arts centers, casinos, and symphony halls throughout the U.S. Debby celebrates memories and stories from her formative years, when her father, Pat Boone, was headlining at the Sands and Sahara Hotels. She also shares stories of eventually getting to work with members of the Rat Pack like Frank Sinatra and Sammy Davis Jr.

For the first time, you will hear all the hits of Queen and Lady Gaga in this Vegas-style production show, complete with eye-popping costuming, dazzling choreography, and unmatched showmanship. Prepare to be wowed as the vision and spirit of these performers emanates from the stage, delivering the “Concert That Never Was”! From the creative minds of/at Magnificent Events and Entertainment, Radio Gaga is the first production of its kind! Audiences experience outstanding vocals, precise choreography, exciting participation opportunities, and to top it all off, viewers of all ages are welcome!

CHER Tribute Artist Lisa McClowry's portrayal of the Goddess of Pop featured in her one-woman Broadway-style live stage show, “The Beat Goes On” is set apart from other CHER impersonators and the shows they offer.  Why? Lisa has every aspect of playing CHER down pat: the singing and speaking voice, the walk, the talk, the costumes, the makeup, the mannerisms. Nothing is overlooked.  In addition, Lisa McClowry's show incorporates dynamic dialogue, humor, and seriously fun audience participation

The rave-reviewed upbeat musical-journey has a brand new “DOO”!   The 5 engaging, charismatic and dashing Broadway stars with their all-star band have created an exciting new show that features fresh renditions of classic doo wop hits (remember “16 Candles” and “In the Still of the Night”) as well as “doowopified” versions of contemporary hits like Adele’s “Rolling in the Deep” and Garth Brooks’ “Friends in Low Places”.   Of course, they’ll keep huge fan favorites in the new show – memorable numbers like “Remember Then” and “That’s My Desire”. It's a fantastic evening of the greatest music in American pop and rock history…from the classic sound of five guys singing harmonies on a street corner to the biggest hits on the charts today.

Jenene Caramielo delivers a stunning tribute show to the legendary Celine Dion, accompanied by a live band. Her breathtaking vocals deliver goosebumps and leave audiences awestruck worldwide. She brings to life the iconic songs of one of the greatest vocalists of our time. She commands the stage and bares her soul for all to see as she belts out new and classic hits like "I Drove all Night," "Power of Love" and "Courage" to name a few. This is a must-see show for any fan of Celine Dion or anyone who appreciates exceptional live music.

Ten highly talented vocalists and musicians harmoniously join forces to present A TRIBUTE TO EARTH, WIND AND FIRE, a celebration of the four-decade strong success, popularity and resilience of one of the most successful musical stories ever told......EARTH, WIND & FIRE!  Hear favorites like "Let's Groove", " Boogie Wonderland", " September", "Shining Star", and so many more! 

Meet Traci! A long time Swiftie and our leading lady. Traci does her best to recreate a fun, family friendly experience that Swifties of all ages can enjoy. Her favorite TS songs are “All Too Well”, “Out of the Woods”, "Paper Rings", and "Mirrorball". Traci has been a professional singer/performer for over a decade and has had the opportunity to open for national touring artists and even sing backing vocals for Felix Cavaliere, (The Rascals). She is backed by an incredible band, including her husband, that have decades of music experience. Together you can expect to see “sparks fly” on stage as they recreate hit after hit from every Taylor Era!

The BanGos are an all-female tribute band to the Bangles and the GoGo’s. The band is comprised of five seasoned musicians who have come together to pay tribute to these two iconic bands from the 1980’s. Lead singer Rita Posillico is a multi-talented musician and vocalist who delivers an unbelievable live performance with her explosive energy and vocal style. Drummer Zoe Grella and bassist Daniela Ammendolea provide solid rhythmic grooves that keep the crowd dancing from start to finish. Guitarist Tia Vincent-Clark and keyboardist Jo ReyMartin completes this quintet with note-to-note accuracy and vocal harmony.