Big Suit is a collective of nine musicians drawn to the cerebral adventures, infectious rhythms, and pioneering music known to the world as the Talking Heads. This funk–rock ensemble of stellar musicians offers up a truly inspirational, once-in-a-lifetime connection. If you wish to experience the Talking Heads, this is a must; An all-hits show including...
Author Jim Nowoc will join us to celebrate his book “No Strings Attached: My Life Growing Up With The Birth of Rock ‘N Roll”. Jim will be signing a limited number of complementary books – courtesy of Ron Onesti, President and CEO of Onesti Entertainment and the Des Plaines Theatre – who was honored to...
Last In Line was formed in 2011, when Vinny Appice, Jimmy Bain, and Vivian Campbell, (Ronnie James Dio’s co-conspirators and co-writers on the “Holy Diver”, “Last In Line” – the album from which they took their name, and “Sacred Heart” albums) teamed up with esteemed vocalist Andrew Freeman. The debut album “Heavy Crown” was released in February 2016, landing...
The Godfather Live in Concert brings Francis Ford Coppola’s masterpiece film to the Auditorium Theatre. Relive the chilling portrait of the Sicilian clan’s rise to power as the Chicago Philharmonic Orchestra performs Nino Rota’s unforgettable score live to picture The Godfather Live. This ten-time Academy Award-winning film features Marlon Brando as the Corleone family patriarch, accompanied...
No one can argue BS&T invented a new style of music. Blood, Sweat & Tears is not the first band to ever use a horn section, but they are the first to fuse it with rock, jazz, and some blues thrown in for good measure. Blood Sweat & Tears has had many configurations over its 50 plus years...
EVERETT DEAN'S ROCK N ROLL HEAVEN: A TRIBUTE TO THE STARS OF THE PAST (Elvis, Connie, Buddy, Marilyn & More!)
Tommy DeCarlo is the singer of the legendary rock band Boston. Tommy has performed on every tour since 2007 playing to sold out audiences all over the world. An evening of classic hits from the 70’s and 80’s with an A-level band of touring professionals featuring August Zadra on lead guitar/vocals (Dennis DeYoung Band). Rudy Cardenas...
ABBEY ROAD is an All-Star Tribute To The BEATLES! Complete with The Pepperland Orchestra, ABBEY ROAD is an amalgam of Studio Musicians, Celebrity Artists, and Grammy® Winners passionate about and dedicated to the note-for-note replication of the entire Beatles repertoire. “This Rock Band with it’s mini-Symphony is incredibly authentic and will put goosebumps on your...
Micky Dolenz IS the voice of The Monkees. The unmistakable performer that moved a generation and led this pop culture phenomena to a dozen Top 20 singles, four #1 albums and two Emmy Awards. Having entertained audiences his entire life, Micky brings a one-of-a-kind presence to the stage, drawing on his background in television, film...
A truly interactive experience, Weinberg invites the audience to create the set list, in real time, that he and his crack four-piece group will play that night. Performing songs from the glory days of rock and roll your guests get to choose from a video menu of over 200 songs — everything from the Beatles...
A holiday tradition returns to the Arcada! This show is close to being sold out with only a few seats left. PARK ONCE…HAVE dinner before the show in our 1920s Speakeasy Restaurant on the 3rd floor… THEN rock out to Bret Michaels…VISIT Studio 64 for the official after-show DJ Dance party on the 2nd Floor!...
DJ Dance Party…Disco Balls, Drinks, Dancing!! NO COVER!!
RING IN … or should we say ROCK IN this Holiday Season with CHICAGO’S OWN PIANO MAN BAND & Friends! Join this powerful, fun band, with an added brass section, as they open the show with all of the hits from Billy Joel and Elton John PLUS sprinkle it with duets and solos by Lee Stevens,...
DJ Dance Party…Disco Balls, Drinks, Dancing!! NO COVER!!
Watch a holiday classic at the Arcada Theatre! Our concession stand will be open! Doors open at 9AM. Buddy (Will Ferrell) was accidentally transported to the North Pole as a toddler and raised to adulthood among Santa’s elves. Unable to shake the feeling that he doesn’t fit in, the adult Buddy travels to New York,...
The Cornerstones of Rock feature The Buckinghams, The Ides of March, The New Colony Six, and The Cryan’ Shames. Cornerstones of Rock is a multi-group concert series that’s been turned into a live production tour that brings together the Chicago area’s iconic rock groups of the 1960s and ’70s for this amazing musical spectacular!
SoundTracks of a Generations homage to the Iconic Rock group THE BAND takes a slight turn from when we performed at the Arcada in January of 2020 The Premise of the show has always and will always be built around the Martin Scorsese film that documents the final concert on Thursday, November 25, 1976. It...
Sole surviving member Carl Palmer, in association with the Estates of his bandmates Keith Emerson & Greg Lake, has announced the much anticipated WELCOME BACK MY FRIENDS- THE RETURN OF EMERSON LAKE & PALMER Tour. The tour will actually reunite ELP LIVE ON STAGE through modern technology. After exploring the idea of a Hologram tour in...
June 6th 2022 marks the 40th Anniversary of one of the most infamous, notorious, controversial Heavy Metal Bands in the World…W.A.S.P. Few Bands in the history of Rock N’ Roll have ever incited the love, the hate, the raw emotional effect this Band has had on the world. From the very beginning, in the small...
Exclusive Pre-show VIP Experience Meet and Greet with Blackie LawlessPersonal Photo with BlackieTwo Personal Items Signed by Blackie - No Guitars, Pick Guards or InstrumentsSigned VIP Tour Laminate$50 Credit at Merchandise StandSet of 3 Blackie Lawless 40th Anniversary Guitar PicksQ&A with Blackie with all VIP's after all Photo's and AutographsTake Photo holding Blackie's original B....
June 6th 2022 marks the 40th Anniversary of one of the most infamous, notorious, controversial Heavy Metal Bands in the World…W.A.S.P. Few Bands in the history of Rock N’ Roll have ever incited the love, the hate, the raw emotional effect this Band has had on the world. From the very beginning, in the small...
No other band defines the Big Band Swing Era of the 1940s than The Glenn Miller Orchestra! "Moonlight Serenade", "String Of Pearls", "In The Mood" and so many other fabulous songs make it a WWII salute and an All-American sing-a-long! To witness the incredible brass in this legendary orchestra is awe-inspiring! AND THE DANCE FLOOR...
In what is expected to be the most visually-stimulating stage show of his solo career, Geoff and his international band of brothers — featuring guitarists Kieran Robertson from Scotland, James Brown from Ireland and Alex Hart from Boston along with bass player Jack Ross from Scotland, keyboardist Bruno Sa from Brazil and drummer Danny Laverde...
Be a personal guest of Ron Onesti at one of his famous Under The Tuscan Moon Dinners! Experience an unforgettable night at the Iconic Arcada Theatre decorated as an intimate Restaurant. Taste incredible wines imported from Tuscany paired with six courses of Ron’s amazing personal recipes. As an added bonus, there will be songs and...
SoundTracks Of A Generation is proud to present a one night only experience—the songs and the life of John Lennon in a chronological soundscape. Jay Goeppner, arguably one of the best Lennonesque singers on the planet, assumes the role of John himself. Jay has just returned from a 15th trip to perform at the famed...
With a pair of double-platinum albums and three Top Ten singles, Warrant was one of the most popular pop-metal bands of the late ’80s. They continue to amaze crowds, and honor the legacy of Jani Lane, with their hits including “Heaven,” “Down Boys,” “Cherry Pie,” “I Saw Red”, and so many more. Always a crowd...
Music has always been a part of Lee Greenwood’s life. He started playing the piano when he was seven and the saxophone at 12. With seven #1 songs & 25 charted singles to his credit, choosing songs proved to be a success for Greenwood. His country hits include: “It Turns Me Inside Out”, “Ring On...
A tribute to Trans Siberian Orchestra and Classic Rock Holiday Experience. A visual and audio experience second to none. A 10 piece orchestra with a choir to back that up. Lights, Lasers, Snow, and much more. A show for the entire family, which has turned into a holiday tradition for all.
Through the ‘70’s and ‘80’s, LRB enjoyed huge chart success with multi-platinum albums and chart-topping hits including, “Reminiscing,” “Cool Change,” “Lonesome Loser,” “Lady”, “Take It Easy On Me” and more. Each time the band comes to The Arcada, the sold-out audience has an evening they talk about long after the show is over!
