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(Postponed) Feb 4 & 5
Terry Evanswood
Fri Feb 17
KASHMIR
Tribute to LED ZEPPELIN
Mar 3 Sat
EDDIE MONEY
Mar 9 Fri
FRANKIE AVALON
with SHA NA NA
Sat Mar 10
ANIMATION
Tribute to RUSH
Sat Mar 17- 7:30 pm
IN LOVE WITH IRISH DANCE
Mar 30 Fri
RIGHTEOUS BROTHERS
with BILL MEDLEY
Mar 31 Sat
JOAN RIVERS TV TAPING
(Two shows 7 pm & 9 pm)
Sat Apr 14
IRA GLASS
Sat Apr 21
ECHOES OF POMPEI
Tribute to PINK FLOYD
Sat May 5
25 or 6 to 4
with Danny Seraphine
Tribute to CHICAGO
Fri May 11
ABBA MANIA
Sat May 12 -8pm
Greg Lake of ELP
Fri Jan 27th
Sat Mar 3
Fri Mar 9
All shows are all ages unless specifically stated otherwise
***The Rocky Horror Picture Show***
New Student Pricing....Only $7!!!
Check out this cult classic the last
Friday of every month at 11 pm!
********** Next ShowJan 27th**********
WE WON!
Enjoy a cocktail at our
Premium Bar before each show!
Kane County Chronicle: Best of the Fox Readers Choice Awards
"Best Live Music Venue"
I have to tell you Ron, I have been to about 1000 concerts in my life all over the country and the Arcada ranks number one in my book to see a band up close and personal !!! The atmosphere is great !!!!!
-Steve Fournier, Kankakee,Illinois
Arcada Exterior
Opening Day 1926
The Arcada Theater was built in 1926 by local millionaire and Chicago Tribune cartoonist Lester J. Norris. The new theater was a $500,000 example of the Norris family's confidence in the future of St. Charles . With only 5,000 residents in town, 1,009 seats were installed. A popular stop on the Vaudeville circuit, the Arcada was described in the St. Charles Chronicle in this quote: "There may be larger theatres in Chicago , but for beauty of auditorium and artistic stage setting, there are none superior to the Arcada of St. Charles."
Upon the Arcada's grand opening, the public came in such large numbers that hundreds were unable to gain entrance. Chicagoans arrived by a special railway car to see the featured film "The Last Frontier" and the Vaudeville acts of Fibber McGee and Molly Lor. Patrons also heard a recital on the famous $25,000 Marr and Colton silver and red organ, which was adorned with flamingo carvings.
The Arcada became known as one of the outstanding Vaudeville houses in the Fox River Valley . Many legendary stars have graced the stage, including George Burns and Gracie Allen, Edgar Bergen and Charlie McCarthy, Olivia DeHavilland, the John Phillip Sousa Band, Cornelia Otis Skinner, Vincent Price, Jeanette McDonald, Walter Slezak and Maria Von Trapp, to name a few.
In May 2005, new life was breathed into the aging building when Onesti Entertainment Corporation assumed ownership of theater operations. As a producer of spectacular entertainment experiences all over the country, OEC brought " Big City " shows to the western suburbs of Chicago . But before the stars would come, changes to the infrastructure were vital. Hundreds of thousands of dollars were spent on ew dressing rooms, repairs and paint. Upgrades to the sound system, lighting, stage and rest room facilities were also added. Onesti Entertainment exclusively books the talent and produces all the shows.
Today, the "Gem of the Fox Valley " is back to its original state of elegance, complete with the original pipe organ that rises from beneath the stage floor. Some of today's most iconic stars - including Mickey Rooney, Jerry Lewis and Martin Short - perform before the venue's nine hundred enthusiastic audience members. With each impactful show, the historic Arcada Theater lives on, enabling thousands to experience the joy of world class entertainment.
DIRECTIONS
TO ARCADA THEATRE, 105 E. MAIN STREET, ST. CHARLES, IL 60174
From I-355
Exit at North Avenue (Route 64) and head west. North Avenue becomes Main Street in downtown St. Charles.
The Arcada Theatre is on the south side of the street, at 105 E. Main Street.
PARKING
Arcada Theatre has plenty of on-street parking available on 1st Avenue (Riverside Avenue), Main Street (Route 64), and 2nd Avenue. In addition, a municipal parking lot on 2nd Avenue, just one block south of Main Street, provides free parking too.
ACCOMODATIONS FOR PEOPLE WITH SPECIAL NEEDS
Arcada Theatre has special seating for people with special needs. And, we have elevator service and attentive staff ready to assist. For theatre seating with these accomodations, please feel free to email romi_oshows.com.
105 E. Main Street, St. Charles, IL 60174
(888) 695-0888 8 am to 9 pm CST Live Customer Support
(ticketing questions, purchases, show info, etc)
(630) 962-7000:
Ron Onesti President, CEO
ron_oshows.com
Rich Onesti VP, Operations/Technical Director
rich_oshows.com
Jennifer Sherman Director, Business Operations
jennifer_oshows.com
Johnny Maggio General Manager
johnny_oshows.com
Romi Herron Manager, PR/Communications
romi_oshows.com
Jessica Schuman Box Office Manager
boxoffice_oshows.com
(630) 962-7000
Lou Bilotti Photographer
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Liz Schrimmel Graphic Designer
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The Arcada Theatre is available as a rental venue, for performances, weddings, corporate events and parties!
Our 50-foot screen is ideal for broadcasting sports events, or for corporate presentations, and university lectures.
Rental fees depend on the day of the week, the season, the length of time the theatre will be in use, and the degree to which your event will require sound and lighting engineering, ticketing support, concessions, custodial and security staff.
Please email Ron Onesti, at ron_oshows.com, to learn more about renting the Arcada Theatre.
The venue seats 888 and is ADA compliant. We have approximately 300 seats in our balcony, and several dressing rooms are located beneath the stage.
Thank you for your interest in renting the Arcada for your event!
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Eric Burdon and the Animals
Saturday January 21st - Doors Open 7PM Show Begins 8PM
Tickets: $29, $39, $49, $59, $69 -Viet Nam Vets are admitted free!
To purchase tickets which will include a free ticket for a Vietnam Veteran please call (630)962-7000
A Tribute to Vietnam War Vets with one of the most popular acts of The British Invasion of the 1960s.
TOP HITS INCLUDE: The House Of The Rising Sun, We Gotta Get Out Of This Place, Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood.
"Featuring Bagshot Row"
Vietnam Vets Free
House of the Rising Sun
Bagshot
Row
Kashmir -Nite with Zeppelin
Friday Feburary 17th- Door Open: 7pm Show Begins: 8pm
Tickets: $19-$39
KASHMIR is a very entertaining show bringing only the best of LED ZEPPELIN to their fans. KASHMIR seeks to re-create the experience of a 70's Zeppelin show utilizing authentic vintage stage gear, costumes, and special effects, with great attention to detail in a non pretentious way.
KASHMIR performs Led Zeppelin's entire catalog including Led's Zeppelin's classic movie,
The Song Remains The Same.
Eddie Money
Saturday, March 3rd - Doors Open: 7PM Show Begins: 8PM
Tickets: $29, $39, $45, $55
Money's blue-collar brand of Rock n Roll has managed to transcend generations and continues to move audiences today. Along with having sold more than 28 million records, Moneys songs have appeared in dozens of movies and television shows, and have recently been included in hit video games like Grand Theft Auto and Guitar Hero.
Band: Tommy Girvan -Lead Guitar, Glenn Symmonds -Drums, Lee Beverly -Bass, Chris Grove -Keyboard
Eddie Money - Take Me Home Tonight
Frankie Avalon
Friday, March 9th - Doors Open: 7PM Show Begins: 8PM
Tickets: $29- $75
Frankie's years as a Teenage Idol have been succeeded by maturity and professionalism. He is currently one of the busiest nightclub performers in the country, playing the nations finest supper clubs and headlining top Las Vegas Hotel Main rooms. His motion picture career has already spanned some thirty films.
Animation - A Tribute to RUSH
Saturday, March 10th- Doors Open:7PM Show Begins: 8PM
Animation has been headlining as "A Tribute to RUSH" since their first show in March, 1987 at "Chances R" in Palatine, IL. Animation is a Chicago based 3 Piece RUSH Tribute Band. They are 3 RUSH fanatics whos attention to the details and nuances of RUSH music allow them to re-create an extremely accurate rendition of the original trio's music. The band covers ALL eras of Rush, from the first album, to their latest CD. They have opened up for many national acts, including ASIA, STYX, HEART, DOOBIE BROS, and even RUSH!!! (well sort of). Many fans claim if you close your eyes, you would swear its the real thing! Come out to see and hear for yourself: ANIMATION-A TRIBUTE TO RUSH!!
Freewill - Animation
In Love with The Dance -Irish Dance
Saturday, March 17th - Doors Open: 6:30PM Show Begins: 7:30PM
Tickets: $19-$45
The Irish dance sensation, featuring world class Irish dancers and some of Irelands most gifted traditional musicians. The sounds of brilliant vocalists, whistles, uillean pipes, accordion, banjo and guitars provide the backdrop to a powerful display of breathtaking Irish dance. Family Show...
Righteous Brothers with Bill Medley
Friday, March 30th - Doors 7PM - Show 8PM
Bill Medley is a seminal figure in the history of American music. He is perhaps best known as half of the unmistakable duo, The Righteous Brothers. Their raw emotional rhythm and blues sound essentially created the genre blue-eyed soul.
Joan Rivers TV Taping
Saturday, March 31st
Two Shows 7pm and 9pm
Tickets: $39-$125
Joan will be performing her uncensored, uninhibited standup comedy.
An entertainment legend of unparalleled accomplishment and talent, shes an internationally renowned comedienne, Tony-nominated actress, best-selling author, Emmy Award-winning television talk show host, playwright, screenwriter, motion picture director, columnist, lecturer, syndicated radio host, jewelry designer and cosmetic company entrepreneur, red carpet fashion laureate, businesswoman -- and most importantly, a proud mother and grandmother.
NPR's IRA GLASS
Saturday April 14th- Doors Open 7pm Show Begins: 8pm
Tickets: $39-$89
Host and Executive producer of "This American Life"
A weekly NPR radio show on topics that relate to everyones's life.
Echoes of Pompei -Tribute to Pink Floyd
Saturday April 21st -Doors 7pm Show 8pm
The national touring Pink Floyd tribute band from the Chicagoland area delivers a true replication of a Pink Floyd concert. Echoes of Pompeii have an amazing light and video show ensuring the audience of a spectacular production when performing the music. They play all the favorite Pink Floyd hits that everyone knows and loves and have showcased entire albums from start to finish, demonstrating remarkable musicianship on stage. Audiences have been impressed with the technical similarities of the shows. Comprised of an eight piece band, the performing lineup includes Jason Andrews (vocals, guitar), Jeremy Andrews (bass, vocals), Andy Hescher (guitar, vocals), Rob Martinez (keyboards, vocals), and Mike Perriera (drums). Saxophonist Bob Frankich and female background vocalists round out the lineup. E.O.P. creates an exciting Pink Floyd show for all audiences!
25 or 6 to 4 -Tribute to Chicago
Saturday May 5th - Doors Open: 7pm Show Begins: 8pm
From the original Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) to present-day Chicago, 25 or 6 to 4 The Chicago Experience captures the incredible sound, emotion and energy of the legendary band Chicago. With a catalog that covers dozens of songs released among the 120 million albums sold, 25 or 6 to 4 passionately performs Chicagos hits and presents a thrilling multi-media show, complete with choreographed video, dazzling lighting effects, live video feeds and nostalgic audio clips. The Premier tribute to the legendary band Chicago! With Danny Seraphine one of the worlds most highly-respected rock drummers, rated by the legendary Buddy Rich as one of his favorite young drummers. He was the drummer, percussionist and a founding member of the multi-million selling, Grammy award-wining band Chicago. From 1967 to 1990, Seraphine played on and helped produce 18 gold and 13 platinum albums, 50 Top 40 hits, including 20 Top 10 singles, and 5 number ones.
Danny Seraphine
ABBA Mania
Friday May 11th- Doors Open: 7pm Show Begins: 8pm
A rock musical which takes you back to the disco era of one of the best pop bands in history, ABBA. ABBAMANIA features nine incredible musicians and singers which are the main highlights of this musical. ABBAMANIA perform 21 of ABBA's hits, with all the costume changes, choreography, a live band, back-up singers and big studio sound. For all the ABBA fans, there are two shows you should see this year Mama Mia a play which features the music of ABBA and ABBAMANIA which recreates ABBA in concert! Both shows are fantastic!
Saturday May 12th - Doors Open: 7pm Show Begins: 8pm
Tickets: $19-$79
Greg Lake: Songs of A Lifetime
Founding member and the voice of KING CRIMSON and EMERSON, LAKE & PALMER.
"For me, music is a spiritual experience. If there is one thing that I have learned during my
career, it is that in order to make great music, it is not enough to simply be a great
musician, you must also be a good human with an honest soul". ~ Greg Lake.
VIP Packages available at GregLake.com
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Last Friday of every month _ 11pm
Next Show: Jan 27th
Show at 11:00 pm
Doors open at 10:00 pm
Live interactive cast performs at historic vaudeville theatre!
$10 at the door
$7 for students
Costumes encouraged, no water guns!
