Onesti Entertainment
Exclusive producer at GVC Show Bar

 

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​WCIU - TV - You & Me This Morning

 

Crystal Bowersox Interview

 

​WCIU - TV - 2.15.13 - You & Me This Morning

Starring Melissa Forman & Jeanne Sparrow

 

​WCIU - TV - 1.18.13 - You & Me This Morning

 

 

Ron currently shares his experiences with some of the entertainment industry’s biggest stars weekly in “Backstage With Ron Onesti,” running in  37 suburban editions of Shaw Media publications in the Chicagoland area.  Click here to view articles

Our Own Singing Sensation

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More New Seats Opened

 Tix $22-$49!

Fri, May 24   8 PM
​Gretchen Wilson - Under The Covers 

Country & southern rock multi award-winning

'Redneck Woman' Gretchen Wilson's meteoric rise from obscurity to phenomenon comes from singing about her own life experiences that resonate deep with country fans everywhere. Wilson is "genuine from the get-go," an independent, take-no-guff, hard working, and hard-partying talented country singer.

MORE SEATS OPEN! Tix $22-$49

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Now featuring:

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Fri, May 24   8 PM
​Gretchen Wilson - Under The Covers 

Country & southern rock multi award-winning

'Redneck Woman' Gretchen Wilson's meteoric rise from obscurity to phenomenon comes from singing about her own life experiences that resonate deep with country fans everywhere. Wilson is "genuine from the get-go," an independent, take-no-guff, hard working, and hard-partying talented country singer.

More seats opened! Tix $22-$49

Sat, May 25   8 PM
A Diamond, The Killer and The King

NEIL DIAMOND, JERRY LEE LEWIS (Denny Diamond, Lance Lipinsky, Jerry Lee Lewis from Million Dollar Quartet) and ELVIS (Shawn Klush) come together for a Million Dollar night of some of the best loved music of our time!  Featuring

The Fabulous Ambassadors, the number one Elvis backup band in the country!.

Starting at $29.00

Sun, May 26 - 5PM Doors / 7PM Show
Scotchworthy Productions presents
SEPARATE CHECKS

Scotchworthy Productions returns to the Arcada Theater for the world premiere of their hilarious comedy short film "Separate Checks".  The film follows its hero Dan as he makes his way through a day in the life of a corporate restaurant trying to decide if the reason he hates his job is because of the clientele, his fellow staff, or himself.  

 

 

Tickets $10

Fri, May 31   8 PM
A NITE OF THE BAND
CHICAGO

This show captures the amazing and extensive catalogs of groups rooted in the city of Chicago.  Performing the music of Chicago, The Buckinghams, California Transit Authority (CTA) and more are CTA, 25 or 6 to 4 – The Chicago Experience, special guests Bill Champlin (former vocalist and songwriter of Chicago), Dennis Tufano (the original vocalist of the Buckinghams) and Danny Seraphine (co-founder and original drummer of Chicago).   

 

​Starting at $39

June 7, 8, 9 
​RiverFest 

A FREE Arcada Main Stage with 3 days of non-stop entertainment featuring the best of Chicagoland’s finest musicians, sanctioned Dragon Boat races on the Fox River, a 40 ton fantasy Sand Sculpture, Children’s Live entertainment stage and even more await you in downtown St Charles...

FREE Events

FREE Activities 

FREE Music 

Fri, June 7   8 PM
Nazareth

Best known for their hit songs "Love Hurts" and "Hair of the Dog," Nazareth return to the US to perform ONE NIGHT ONLY at the Arcada!

Starting at $29

Sat, June 1   8 PM
Led Zeppelin Nite W/ KASHMIR

Chicago-based Led Zeppelin tribute band Kashmir brings "A Night of Led Zeppelin" to the Arcada with Led Zeppelin hits like "Stairway to Heaven," "Kashmir," "Black Dog" and "Ramble On."

Starting at $19

Sat, July  6         7 PM
Dustin Villareal Memorial Concert

FEATURING: Rick Lindy and the Wild Ones & The Cavern Beat!
The proceeds of this event will be placed in the Dustin Villarreal Family Memorial Scholarship Fund, a component fund of the
Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley which is a 501(c)(3) public charity.

$20 Per ticket general Admission

 

Fri, June 28   8 PM
Bachman & Turner

Giants of rock n’ roll,  Randy Bachman, who earned success with rock band The Guess Who, and  Fred Turner, will be ‘Taking Care of Business’ at the Arcada by performing their vast catalogue of hits along with a sprinkling of new tracks. You'll hear hits like "You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet," "Taking Care of Business" and "Roll On Down the Highway."

 

Sun, June 9    7 PM
Kenny Loggins 

With a diverse catalog including hits such as

“House At Pooh Corner,” “Danny’s Song,” “Celebrate Me Home,” “Footloose,” and “Danger Zone,” Kenny Loggins continues writing and playing songs, digging deep, and looking toward the next step. Catch him for an intimate evening at the Arcada!

On Sale Now!

 

Sat, June 29   8 PM
Kings X

Starting at $29.00

 

Natural Talent Productions & Onesti Entertainment presents,  

SEUSSICAL... The Family Musical Spectacular! 

July 20…8 PM
July 21…2 PM / 6 PM
July 27…3 PM / 8 PM
July 28…2 PM

 

Adults $15

Kids 12 and under $10 Reserved Seating

 

 

Fri, July 26   8 PM
​The FIXX &
Wang Chung

Don't miss an unforgettable 80's night at the Arcada as English New Wave band, The FIXX, bring you their hits such as, "One Thing Leads to Another," "Saved by Zero," and "Deeper and Deeper."  PLUS, post-punk New Wave band, WANG CHUNG, keeps the party going with “Everybody Have Fun Tonight” among other classic 80's jams!

Starting at $29​

 

Fri, Aug 2   8 PM
Concert for a Cure for Parkinsons
Benefiting The Paul Ruby Foundation with
Journey’s former lead singer STEVE AUGERI.

 

Fri, Aug 9   8 PM
Red Hot Chilli Pipers
Rock Bagpipers from
Scotland

Red Hot Chilli Pipers: Winners of the prime time BBC One show When Will I Be Famous, Red Hot Chilli Pipers put a modern spin on incredible piping, astounding drumming and hot rock guitars with an emphasis on showing off and putting on a show guaranteed to amaze any audience.

Starting at $39

 

Aug 15-18 
Equine Film Festival

In Association With The Festival of The Horse & Drum...featuring Rupert Isaacson and his film, "The Horse Boy," and Katia Louise and her documentary, "Saving America's Horses." 

 

Sat, Aug 10   8 PM  
​A NITE OF PINK FLOYD & RUSH 
with ANIMATION and ECHOES OF POMPEII

A Rock N' Roll hall of fame tribute to RUSH. 

Starting at $19

 

 

 

Sun, August 25   5 PM 
Arcada Cabaret with Johnny Maggio

Everyone's favorite crooner, Onesti Entertainment's, Johnny Maggio, sings the classics!

Table Seating $15

Theatre Seating $10

 

 

Sat, Sept 7   8 PM 
Jonny Lang

In more than ten years on the road, Lang has toured with the Rolling Stones, Buddy Guy, Aerosmith, B.B. King, Blues Traveler, Jeff Beck and Sting. In 1999, he was invited to play for a White House audience including President and Mrs. Clinton.

 

Fri, Sept 20  8 PM
Sat, Sept 21   8 PM
​Steve Hackett's Genesis Revisited

Steve Hackett, the original guitarist of Genesis tours his new album "Genesis Revisited II" with hits like Supper’s Ready from “Foxtrot”, Dancing with the Moonlit Knight from “Selling England By The Pound” and The Musical Box from “Nursery Cryme.”

Starting at $39

Fri, Oct 4      
Roslyn Kind in Concert

 

A very special Arcada Cabaret with Roslyn Kind, a multi-talented entertainer who has had success in all facets of entertainment from critically acclaimed recordings to sold-out performances on Broadway and in top concert venues and nightclubs the world over.

"To say she is superb would be an understatement"

- London Times

"She's so good on so many levels, it's difficult to categorize her"

- The New York Post

Table Seating $45
Theatre seating $25

 

Sun, Sep 15  5 PM
​Debbie Reynolds

Known for roles in "Singing In The Rain," "The Unsinkable Molly Brown" and "Tammy and the Bachelor," Debbie Reynolds is multi-talented Hollywood Icon. Her work spans from film to recording to Broadway. Don't miss her September 15 in St. Charles!

 

Starting at $39
Sat, Sept 28     8 PM 
Three Faces Of Elvis

starring International Elvis champions Shawn Klush,

Rick Alviti and Cody Slaughter.

Starting at $29

Sat, Nov 23    8 PM 
Walk Like A Man

Tribute to Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons

Starting at $29

 

Oct  27       5 PM 
The Amazing Kreskin's Search for
Al Capone

The fact that there are rumors, as well as apparent witnesses, experiencing a ghostly presence of Al Capone in the historic Arcada Theatre, Kreskin will reawaken that awareness and cause "sightings" by audience members on the Theater stage! This will be a Halloween show not to be missed!

Starting at $29

 

Sat Nov 9  8pm  
Sun Nov 10  5pm
​Bronx Wanderer’s Sock Hop 

The Bronx Wanderers Sock Hop returns to the Arcada following a 2-night stint last year. Performing all your favorite hits, you don't want to miss these guys!

Starting at $19

 

Fri, Nov 15     8 PM 
America

With an extraordinary four-decade music legacy with over four-million albums sold, classic-rock favorites America return to The Arcada Theatre to perform their 40th Anniversary show with hits like "Sister Golden Hair," "Horse with No Name" and "Tin Man.

Starting at $59

Sunday, Nov 24     
Hot August Nights…
An Evening of
Neil Diamond

Starring Barrie Cunningham.

 

 

Starting at $29

 

Sat, Dec 7    8 PM 
Jim Peterik & The Ides Of March

 

 

 

Starting at $39

 

Sunday, Dec 8    7 PM 
The Lettermen Christmas

​The 1950s chart toppers bring their unmatched harmonies to the Arcada for a night of incredible holiday entertainment for the whole family!

 

Starting at $39

Saturday, Dec 14  8 PM 
Trans Infinity Orchestra
Tribute to The Trans Siberian Orchestra

Starting at $29

 

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