One of the most successful singer/songwriters in music, with well over 500 songs to his credit and 100 million albums sold, Paul Anka has the distinction of being the only artist in history to have a song on the Billboard charts during seven consecutive decades. His instantly recognizable hits include “Put Your Head on My Shoulder,” “Diana,” “My Way”...
This show is so amazing, we are bringing back BOTH bands back because the crowd left the theatre just shaking their heads! “THUNDERSTRUCK”, returns for another incredible night of all AC/DC hits including “Highway To Hell”, “Hells Bells”, “You Shook Me All Night Long” and “Back In Black”. Joining them will be SABBATH, the premier...
Join us for a Halloween Murder Mystery and Italian dinner October 30th! 5PM Buffet Dinner: Garden Salad, Cheese Ravioli, Ron’s Famous Meatballs, Bread, Cookies & Cannoli 6PM: Put your detective hats on and solve the murder! More information: Interactive show experience where the crowd gets involved to gather clues and solve a murder mystery case!
The ride began when John Waite was tapped as bassist and lead vocalist for the Baby’s, who rocketed to Top 20 chart positions with a pair of infections hits, “Isn’t it Time” from the band’s sophomore LP, Broken Heart in 1977 and the monster ballad, “Every Time I Think of You”, off 1978’s Head First....
Tony Orlando is one of America’s most endearing and enduring iconic stars. 2019 finds Tony bringing his exhilarating energy, warmth and humor to a tour of live concert shows across the nation as he celebrates over five decades as a beloved entertainer. Grammy Nominee Tony Orlando has sold millions of records, including five number one...
Onesti Entertainment and the Rosemont Theatre present Eros Ramazzotti! Eros Ramazzotti is unquestionably one of the most successful artists, with songs that have marked the history of Italian music and have been heard around the world: 70 million records sold, 2 billion streams and almost 2 billion views on YouTube. After 14 studio albums, completely...
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...
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...
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...
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!!
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...
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!
Top Of The World is the World’s Premiere Tribute to The Carpenters! Fronted by singer Debbie Taylor, her Karen Carpenter vocal resemblance is absolutely astonishing. She is backed by a seven piece band consisting of top-notch, professional industry musicians who have had amazing careers in their own right. The band members are all multi-instrumentalists and...
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...
$6 ADULT TICKETS // KIDS 12 & UNDER FREE! PAY AT THE DOOR George Bailey has so many problems he is thinking about ending it all – and it’s Christmas! As the angels discuss George, we see his life in flashback. As George is about to jump from a bridge, he ends up rescuing his...
Long known as one of the best live acts in the business, The BoDeans continue to tour year round and continue to deliver amazing, high-energy performances. Chart topping songs like "Fadeaway", "Only Love", and "Dreams" won them Rolling Stone‘s readers poll for Best New American Band in 1987, and they were part of a small contingent...
Mr. Blotto is Chicago’s Original Jam Band. They blend hard rock, original rock, southern rock, folk music, and country rock. Along with their six album releases and four DVDs, they have also released four “official bootleg” albums of their live recordings. Taking the Jam aesthetic into areas unfamiliar to the scene. Covers only pepper the band’s...
This annual salute to the iconic music of Led Zeppelin celebrates the birthday of one of the most celebrated guitarists in Rock history, Jimmy Page, and few can represent the presence of Page the way that Frank Livingston and KASHMIR can. Every note, and every mannerism is masterfully re-created including the infamous violin bowed guitar...
4 Guys . . .with over 100 years combined musical experience, tearing into the songs that have thrilled generations. The Music of The Beatles & MORE!!! This is a FREE SHOW!!! Seating is all GA, first-come-first seated!
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 five courses of Ron's amazing personal recipes. As an added bonus, there will be songs and...
The Windy City Elvis Tribute Artist Competition launched in January of 2012. The event happens once a year, celebrating the music and memory of The King with tributes from a variety of ETA's all competing for prizes and the Windy City Championship. Contestant registration for Windy City 11 is available at www.windycitycontest.com. Contestants will be...
NIGHTRAIN'S Tribute show to Guns n Roses has been taking the US by storm for years running. The accurate vocals and hypnotic swaying of Axl both capture the audience's attention from the first beat down to the last note. Slash's classic riffs and perfect showmanship (and let's not forget the top hat) will make everyone...