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FREE SHOW!!! RICK LINDY & THE WILD ONES

Arcada Theatre 105 E Main St, St. Charles, IL, United States

FREE SHOW!!! CLICK RESERVE NOW BUTTON TO RESERVE YOUR COMPLIMENTARY SEATS Rick Lindy has a voice as big as Texas… Greg Nash plays tasty, prolific guitar licks, Bob Graf as the ‘magic touch’ on the Hofner bass and Al Wagner never misses a beat on the drums and Gary “Sonic” Bloom tickles the ivories on...

RETRO RADIO: THE ALL-STAR SALUTE TO LEGENDARY VOCAL HARMONY FEATURING DOO-WOP, THE MAMAS & THE PAPAS, SIMON & GARFUNKEL, THE ASSOCIATION, SEALS & CROFTS, LITTLE RIVER BAND, CROSBY, STILLS, & NASH, & MORE!

Arcada Theatre 105 E Main St, St. Charles, IL, United States

An Evening with RETRO RADIO is a magical time-traveling event that enables its audience to experience some of the greatest vocal harmony groups of the ‘50’s, ‘60’s, ‘70’s, and beyond! Retro Radio covers several decades of the most vital and influential vocal harmony groups of all time. Highlights include an opening of Doo-Wop songs from...

LIVE & LET DIE – THE MUSIC OF PAUL MCCARTNEY FEATURING TONY KISHMAN

Arcada Theatre 105 E Main St, St. Charles, IL, United States

Tony Kishman has earned raves from “Beatlemaniacs” all over the world for his visual and vocal resemblance to Paul McCartney, starring for six years in both the national and international tours of Broadway’s smash hit musical, ‘Beatlemania. This INCREDIBLE multi-media, full band performance features the best of Paul’s Beatles and WINGS songs!  

THE DRIFTERS, THE PLATTERS, AND CORNELL GUNTER’S COASTERS

Arcada Theatre 105 E Main St, St. Charles, IL, United States

It’s not a concert…it’s a party! Spend a nostalgic evening saluting 3 of the world’s most beloved musical groups who were instrumental in creating the Rock & Roll/Doo Wop sound: Cornell Gunter’s Coasters (Charlie Brown, Yakety Yak, Poison Ivy); The Platters featuring 4 of America’s premier singers performing their greatest hits (Only You, Smoke Gets In Your Eyes, The Great Pretender); and The Drifters, one of Rock & Roll’s founding vocal groups touring the U.S. again under the auspices of their original management team with their 50 year catalog of hits (Under the Boardwalk, Up on the Roof, This Magic Moment, and On Broadway). With such incredible musical diversity – from the comedy of Cornell Gunter’s Coasters to the romance of The Platters to the Motown Magic of The Drifters – this show has songs to please every palate, delivered just the way you remember them, when you first heard them on the radio.

THE FAB FOUR: USA MEETS THE BEATLES – 60TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

Arcada Theatre 105 E Main St, St. Charles, IL, United States

If you want to experience the best Beatles tribute ever, you won’t want to miss The Fab Four-The Ultimate Tribute. The Emmy Award Winning Fab Four is elevated far above every other Beatles Tribute due to their precise attention to detail. With uncanny, note-for-note live renditions of Beatles’ classics such as “Can’t Buy Me Love,” “Yesterday,” “A Day In The Life,” “Twist And Shout,” “Here Comes The Sun,” and “Hey Jude”, the Fab Four will make you think you are watching the real thing. Their incredible stage performances include three costume changes representing every era of the Beatles ever-changing career, and this loving tribute to the Beatles has amazed audiences in countries around the world, including Japan, Australia, France, Hong Kong, The United Kingdom, Germany, Mexico and Brazil. The Fab Four is truly the Ultimate tribute to The Beatles!

RICKY NELSON REMEMBERED WITH HIS SONS, MATTHEW AND GUNNAR NELSON

Arcada Theatre 105 E Main St, St. Charles, IL, United States

A musical celebration of America’s first “Teen Idol”, Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Ricky Nelson emerged from “The Adventures of Ozzie & Harriet” to establish himself as one of the most important rock artists and influential musicians of the last 50 years, selling over 140 million recordings. The Nelson Family Legacy continues as Ricky’s twins Matthew and Gunnar Nelson present an interactive, multi-media rock & roll concert experience, taking the audience on a musical journey down memory lane. Matthew and Gunnar (triple platinum recording artist Nelson) perform their dad’s greatest hits including “Poor Little Fool,” “Hello Mary Lou”, “Travelin’ Man”, “I’m Walking”, “Garden Party”, alongside their self-penned chart toppers “Love & Affection” and “After the Rain.” This show is truly a slice of Americana, appealing to multi-generational audiences.

WAYNE NEWTON: UP CLOSE & PERSONAL, 65 YEARS & COUNTING

Arcada Theatre 105 E Main St, St. Charles, IL, United States

VOTED ONE OF THE “TOP 4 SHOWS IN THE WORLD” BY TRIPADVISOR!
Legend. Icon. American Patriot. World renowned, record-setting performer. The Midnight Idol. Mr. Entertainment. No other name or person is so defining, representative or synonymous with Las Vegas and the entertainment capital of the world than Mr. Las Vegas himself…Wayne Newton.

Recognized and revered around the world, entertainment superstar Wayne Newton is known for his iconic signature song, “Danke Schoen” in addition to countless other top hit singles including, “Daddy, Don’t You Walk So Fast,” “Red Roses for a Blue Lady,” “At This Moment,” “The Letter,” “Summer Wind” and “Years.”

Paul Anka – Seven Decades Tour

Arcada Theatre 105 E Main St, St. Charles, IL, United States

RESCHEDULED FROM 11/16/23.  TICKETS PURCHASED FOR THAT DATE WILL BE HONORED! One of the most successful singer/songwriters in music, with over 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. This concert features his instantly recognizable...

Micky Dolenz, the Voice of THE MONKEES

Arcada Theatre 105 E Main St, St. Charles, IL, United States

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...

CHAZZ PALMINTERI APPEARS IN HIS ONE MAN SHOW: A BRONX TALE

Arcada Theatre 105 E Main St, St. Charles, IL, United States

A Bronx Tale is an autobiographical one-man show written and performed by Chazz Palminteri. It tells the coming-of-age story of Calogero Anello, a young New Yorker torn between the temptations of organized crime and the values of his hardworking father. Chazz’s Broadway hit crowd-pleaser takes you right to the stoops of the Bronx in the 1960s – where a young man is caught between the father he loves and the mob boss he’d love to be. His show truly captures audiences of all walks of life!

THE RASCALS – 2024 PEOPLE GOT TO BE FREE TOUR

Arcada Theatre 105 E Main St, St. Charles, IL, United States

RASCALS:  Two legendary founders of The Rascals are together again. Felix Cavaliere and Gene Cornish cite the fans and love of their timeless songs as reasons for collaboration. Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductees, Grammy Hall of Fame, Vocal Group Hall of Fame and Songwriter Hall of Fame members, The Rascals are widely considered...

John Waite

Arcada Theatre 105 E Main St, St. Charles, IL, United States

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....

DAYBREAK – TRIBUTE TO BARRY MANILOW

Arcada Theatre 105 E Main St, St. Charles, IL, United States

Get ready to experience one of the most authentic tribute acts ever to hit the music scene as DAYBREAK – A Tribute to Barry Manilow takes you on a musical journey back to the 70’s. Fans will experience Barry Manilow’s greatest hits the way you remember them. Barry Manilow is considered by many to be one of the most successful pop artists ever and became an international star with a string of hits combining heart on the sleeve sentiment, with lyrical pop craftsmanship and a slick, highly orchestrated production. Barry Manilow recorded and released 51 Top 40 singles including 13 that reached number one.

Led by veteran musician and accomplished pianist Joe Hite, DAYBREAK brings to life timeless classics like “Mandy”, “Can’t Smile Without You” and the foot stomping rhythm of “Copacabana” just to name a few. You won’t believe your eyes or ears as this 8-piece ensemble presents the Music and Passion of Barry Manilow to perfection while keeping the music alive for generations to enjoy.

Rockin’ The House for St. Jude – Concert for Jimmy Zito

Arcada Theatre 105 E Main St, St. Charles, IL, United States

We will be ROCKIN’ THE HOUSE FOR ST. JUDE once again and we have an outstanding lineup to support the families of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital!!

Join your hosts for the evening Nick and Phyllis Psyhogios, along with Ron Onesti and Onesti Entertainment to kick off the 2024 Holiday Season of Giving.

This year’s show will include AMERICAN ENGLISH, a complete Beatles tribute band bringing you the very best Beatles story of our time; OCEAN’S RAT PACK is the ultimate tribute group devoted to the music of Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr and Frank Sinatra; CHICAGO’S OWN PIANO MAN BAND is a high energy group honoring the music of Billy Joel and Elton John; and HEART2HEARTBREAKER, an amazing group primarily featuring the music of Heart and Pat Benatar as they capture the sights and sounds of women that changed the Rock & Roll status quo! An amazing lineup you will want to be a part of!

As with all of our St. Jude events, there will be surprises and giveaways but most of all, this will be a heartfelt show where all of our local entertainers will join forces to give back to support the families of St. Jude.

Please remember that all proceeds will go to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

THE LAST WALTZ – TRIBUTE TO THE BAND’S FAREWELL SHOW

Arcada Theatre 105 E Main St, St. Charles, IL, United States

During the late 1960’s, the only entity that displayed the diversity of musical genres better than Top 40 radio was a group appropriately named The Band with musical influences that ranged from American Folk to Rock, Country to Classical, Psychedelic to Soul, Oompah to OMG vocal harmonies.

The Last Waltz is a tribute to The Band’s farewell concert with 21 of the Chicago area’s top musicians to craft and recreate this powerful piece of rock n’ roll history. This has never been a sad ending, but rather a celebration. The Band’s final performance was a show of respect and love, as they were joined on stage by musical icons of the time; Eric Clapton, Van Morrison, Dr. John, Ronnie Hawkins Muddy Waters, Paul Butterfield, Joni Mitchell, Neil Young, Neil Diamond and Bob Dylan. Our guest performers have been carefully selected to truly represent their performances.

THE CHAPIN FAMILY PRESENTS: HARRY CHAPIN’S GREATEST STORIES LIVE!

Arcada Theatre 105 E Main St, St. Charles, IL, United States

In the long rich history of Family Groups in American Roots Music, THE CHAPIN FAMILY has a special place. When these singers, songwriters and extraordinary live performers come together, magic happens. Tom Chapin, Steve Chapin, Jen Chapin, and The Chapin Sisters (Abigail Chapin and Lily Chapin) are all powerful musical artists who have active careers and multiple recordings, who just happen to be related, and who love making music together. Harry Chapin (1942 – 1981) was one of our most passionate, political, prolific and inspiring songwriters. Two generations of the musical Chapin
Family will gather to bring the songs of Harry Chapin to life. Backed by The Harry Chapin Band (including Big John Wallace and Howard Fields), the Family will perform Harry’s classic songs, including Cat’s In The Cradle, Taxi, Mr. Tanner, Mail Order Annie, W•O•L•D, and Circle.

To honor Harry’s commitment to fighting hunger, we will have a Food Drive in connection with this concert. The audience is encouraged to bring non-perishable food items, which will be donated to a local food bank.

Experience iconic performances and timeless hits from Harry Chapin’s Greatest Stories LIVE. Don’t miss this unforgettable night of music!

TOMMY JAMES & THE SHONDELLS WITH SPECIAL GUEST MARA LUNA

Arcada Theatre 105 E Main St, St. Charles, IL, United States

A sure sell-out, Tommy James and his Shondells are still rockin’, performing their many timeless hits including the 1966 smash “Hanky Panky” plus “Crystal Blue Persuasion”, “Mony Mony”, “Crimson and Clover” and more! Tommy also takes the audience down the memory road with stories of career-defining moments. A can’t miss show! THIS SHOW WAS RESCHEDULED...

The Lennon Project – A Beatles Tribute

Arcada Theatre 105 E Main St, St. Charles, IL, United States

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 Lennon. Goeppner has just returned from performing at the famed Cavern Club in Liverpool,...

Buddy Rich Big Band Machine’s “A Groovy Christmas”

Arcada Theatre 105 E Main St, St. Charles, IL, United States

The holiday season is upon us! And what better way to get in the swing of things than with the slammin’ sound of the legendary “Buddy Rich Big Band Machine”! These cats are gonna kick the holiday season into high gear with the groovy roar that only a big band can provide. So, get ready...

A Christmas Carol – A Theatrical Performance Presented by GreatWorks Theatre Company

Arcada Theatre 105 E Main St, St. Charles, IL, United States

The Dickens’ Holiday classic gets a modern makeover in this hilarious (but still heartwarming!) update of one of the world’s best-loved stories. Ebb Scrooge is a modern American businessman, a cold fish with a cold heart and no great love for Christmas, until one fateful Christmas Eve when his past, present and future come calling....

Jay & The Americans

Arcada Theatre 105 E Main St, St. Charles, IL, United States

JAY AND THE AMERICANS, started by four teenage boys in Sandy Yaguda’s basement in 1961, is one of the lasting success stories in Rock ‘N Roll history. Few bands have ever reached the musical heights of JAY AND THE AMERICANS. From 1962 – 1971, this group charted an amazing FIVE “BILLBOARD TOP 10” hits and...