It was just announced that Classic Seger: Bob Seger’s Greatest Hits Live will be at Rialto Square Theatre on Wednesday, May 22. Tickets go on sale Friday, March 15 at 10 AM.
Sponsored by 95.9 The River, the critically acclaimed Classic Seger: Bob Seger’s Greatest Hits Live production will be bringing its highly-anticipated Hollywood Nights 2024 North American Tour to The Rialto Theatre on Wednesday, May 22nd, at 7:30 PM. Combining their decades of touring and recording experience, the band’s crack musicians recreate classic hits like “Night Moves,” “Turn the Page,” “Old Time Rock and Roll,” and “Against the Wind,” in a full concert experience. Classic Seger’s musical mastery and stellar showmanship have made them a favorite Bob Seger tribute show right across North America.

Classic Seger consists of nine seasoned musicians who grew up listening to Detroit Rock & Roll music. Each performance captures the passion and the hard-driving rock spirit that can only be found at a Bob Seger concert.

If you have never been to a 1970s Rock ‘N’ Roll show, you owe it to yourself to experience Classic Seger Live.

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It was just announced that Marc Maron: All In will be at Rialto Square Theatre on Thursday, October 24. Tickets go on sale Friday, March 15 at 10 AM.
Marc Maron has released five hit stand-up comedy specials throughout his career. His most recent, “FROM BLEAK TO DARK” premiered on HBO on February 11, 2023, and received rave reviews from critics and fans alike. Maron’s other specials include “END TIMES FUN” (2020) on Netflix, which was nominated for a 2021 Critics’ Choice Award, “MARC MARON: TOO REAL”(2017), MORE LATER” (2015) on Epix, and “THINKY PAIN” (2013).

Maron has an incredible reputation in the podcasting world through his landmark podcast “WTF with Marc Maron”. Launched in 2009, this interview-style podcast receives over 100 million listeners every year and has become a phenomenon in the podcasting space, with over 1400 episodes to date. Over the years, Marc has interviewed icons such as US President Barack Obama, Keith Richards, Kate Winslet, and Robin Williams. Earlier this year, Maron’s show became the first one-on-one podcast episode (Episode 67- Robin Williams) inducted into America’s National Recording Registry.

Maron starred in the Netflix series “GLOW” and his scripted series, “MARON”, aired for four seasons on IFC. This past year, Maron also starred in the critically acclaimed feature film, TO LESLIE, starring Andrea Riseborough and Allison Janney. Some of Maron’s other acting credits include his roles in JOKER, RESPECT, the 2021 Aretha Franklin film in which he starred alongside Jennifer Hudson, SPENSER CONFIDENTIAL, SWORD OF TRUST, and STARDUST. He also portrayed “Mr. Snake” in the Dreamworks animated feature, THE BAD GUYS, alongside Sam Rockwell, which premiered at #1 at the box office, and “Lex Luthor” in DC LEAGUE OF SUPER-PETS, which released in July 2022, also at #1, alongside Dwayne Johnson, Keanu Reeves, and Kevin Hart.

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It was just announced that Story Pirates will be at Rialto Square Theatre on Saturday, May 11. Tickets go on sale Friday, March 8 at 10 AM.

Story Pirates, the 2022 Webby and iHeart Radio Awards Winner for Best Children’s Podcast announced today the launch of the second leg of their first-ever national tour, Story Pirates: The Amazing Adventure Tour. The eight-city tour launches on May 1, 2024, in Iowa City, Iowa at the Englert Theatre and culminates on May 11, 2024, at the Rialto Square Theatre in Joliet, Illinois. The tour includes Story Pirate Eric, from the popular The Story Pirates Podcast, Alex and Andrew from Story Pirates Presents SPTV, and a video appearance by fan favorite DJ Squirm-a-Lot. Story Pirates Live on Stage: The Amazing Adventure will include sketches based on ideas from children in the audience as well as hit songs from the podcast including “Cats Sit on You” and “Fart Out Loud Day.”

In addition to being recognized as one of the best podcasts for children by The New York Times, Vulture, WIRED and Parents, Story Pirates also has published a critically acclaimed book series with Random House, produced award-winning albums featuring artists like Lin-Manuel Miranda, and produces SPTV for public television in markets nationwide to further their pursuit of nurturing and inspiring the big thinkers, dreamers, and creative problem solvers of tomorrow. With over 75 million downloads, the Story Pirates Podcast takes stories written by kids and turns them into comedy and original songs. Made up of talented comedians, songwriters, and frequent celebrity guests, Story Pirates inspire kids to create, bringing laughter to kids and grownups of all ages with hilarious sketches, catchy original songs from all genres, and interviews with the creative geniuses (kids!) behind the stories. They have an impressive roster of Story Pirates alumni including Emmy and Tony Award nominee Amber Ruffin, Oscar and Tony Award nominee Stephanie Hsu, Emmy nominee Bowen Yang, Matt Rogers, Michelle Wolfe and Kristen Schaal. Past special guests of the podcast include Julie Andrews, Kristen Bell, John Oliver, Dax Shepard, Sara Bareilles, Sasheer Zamata, Cecily Strong, Billy Eichner, Natasha Rothwell, Claire Danes, and more.

Story Pirates: The Amazing Adventure Tour Get ready for Story Pirates: The Amazing Adventures Tour, featuring fan-favorite songs from the multi-award-winning Story Pirates Podcast and improvised sketch comedy based on ideas from kids in the audience. The Story Pirates believe that all kids are creative geniuses, and they’re ready to prove it with their fast-paced, hilarious, and inspiring show for the whole family. Featuring Eric from the Story Pirates Podcast, plus a cast of the funniest Story Pirates actors, singers, and comedians around. VIP experiences are available in each city. For more information on Story Pirates: The Amazing Adventure Tour please visit storypirates.com/live.

MORE ABOUT STORY PIRATES

The Story Pirates are an award-winning family media company that brings together top comedians, musicians, designers, best-selling authors and incredible teachers to amplify the words, ideas, and stories of kids on the world stage. They are best known for their multi-award-winning, top-downloaded family podcast, the Story Pirates Podcast. With over 70 million downloads, the podcast takes stories submitted by kids and turns them into sketch comedy and songs. The Story Pirates have released critically acclaimed middle-grade books with Random House Children’s Books and several award-winning albums, all based on ideas from kids around the world. These songs and sketches are often performed on the podcast or their albums by artists and celebrities like Kristen Bell, John Oliver, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Sara Bareilles, Seth Myers, and many more. The Story Pirates have also produced the first Looney Tunes podcast for Warner Brothers Animation, Bugs, and Daffy’s Thanksgiving Road Trip, which was featured on NPR. Their latest endeavor is Game On, a sports-themed podcast for families created in conjunction with Audible and Stephen Curry’s Unanimous Media. In partnership with their
non-profit arm, Story Pirates Changemakers, Story Pirates Studios produce Story Pirates Presents: SPTV which is currently in its second season airing on public television in various cities. Story Pirates Changemakers, brings life-changing arts and literacy tools to under-resourced schools and communities. This multiple award-winning arts education organization brings excitement to literacy learning. For more on the Story Pirates please visit storypirates.com.

For more on The Story Pirates Podcast, Story Pirates Live!, and upcoming events, please visit storypirates.com.

For more information on Story Pirates Changemakers please visit storypirateschangemakers.org

Follow Story Pirates on social media:

Instagram: @storypirates
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The Story Pirates Podcast is available wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts.

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It was just announced that Maddie & Tae will be at Rialto Square Theatre on Thursday, June 6. Tickets go on sale Friday, March 8 at 10 AM.

Award-winning duo Maddie & Tae channel their unbreakable bond and “some of the tightest harmonies on Music Row” (Rolling Stone) into their new single “Heart They Didn’t Break,” out now. Together as longtime friends and music collaborators, Maddie Font and Taylor Kerr co-wrote each track on their latest 1-2 punch project Through The Madness Vol. 1 and Vol. 2. The pair previously drew praise for their No. 1 debuting The Way It Feels album, including the 3X Platinum-certified No. 1 hit, “Die From A Broken Heart.” With “Die From A Broken Heart” topping the country airplay charts, Maddie & Tae became the first and only female twosome with multiple No. 1s.

Maddie & Tae first broke out in 2013 with their brilliant counter to bro-country, the Platinum-selling smash, “Girl In A Country Song,” which took Country radio by storm, skyrocketing to the top of the charts and establishing them as only the third female duo in 70 years to top the Country Airplay charts. They took home Group/Duo Video of the Year (“Woman You Got”) at the 2022 CMT Music Awards, and were recently nominated for Vocal Duo of the Year at the 57th CMA Awards. They have earned trophies from the Radio Disney Music Awards and CMA Awards, along with multiple ACM, Billboard and CMT Music Award nominations. Maddie & Tae have received widespread praise from Associated Press, Billboard, Entertainment Weekly, NPR, The Tennessean, The Washington Post, Glamour and others. The celebrated duo has toured with country music’s hottest stars including Carrie Underwood, Dierks Bentley, and Brad Paisley. Their headlining Here’s To Friends Tour kicks off this spring. For more information, visit www.maddieandtae.com.

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It was just announced that Haunted Objects Live! will be at Rialto Square Theatre on Wednesday, October 23. Tickets go on sale Friday, March 1 at 10 AM.
Haunted Objects Live!
Chilling, True Tales from the Newkirk Museum of the Paranormal

Are you ready to uncover the chilling true stories behind the world’s most haunted objects? Join Greg and Dana
Newkirk (Travel Channel’s Kindred Spirits, Amazon Prime’s Hellier) for an interactive presentation that will leave you on the edge of your seat.

As two of the world’s only full-time paranormal investigators, the Newkirks have spent their lives collecting and caring for cursed artifacts, possessed dolls, and other creepy artifacts said to display supernatural activity. Now you can experience their spine-tingling true tales yourself!

During this presentation, the Newkirks will take you on a journey through history, folklore, and true-life accounts of encounters with objects that seem to possess a life of their own. Learn the untold truth about famous cursed objects like the Crying Boy Painting, discover why the Dybbuk Box is scarier than the demon it’s rumored to imprison and tag along as Greg & Dana reveal how they broke the curse of the Catskills Crone! You’ll even have the opportunity to help the Newkirks create a new haunted artifact, live and in person, with just the power of your mind!

This interactive stage presentation is a must-see event for anyone interested in the paranormal, history, or just looking for a good scare!

TERRIFYING TRUE TALES INCLUDE:

• THE CRACKING MAN: a mysterious clown doll behind ghostly sightings of an eyeless, mummified corpse!
• THE CRYING BOY: a legendary cursed painting believed to have sparked dozens of mysterious house fires throughout Britain!
• THE CRONE: a strange carving that appears to have caused terrible luck for the hikers who stole it from a cave!
• THE DYBBUK BOX: blamed for terrible tragedies, this sealed container holds something scarier than a demon!
• THE DARK MIRROR: this ritual mirror reflects the darkest fears of those who dare to gaze into its inky depths!
• AND MORE SURPRISES!

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It was just announced that TOAST – The Ultimate Bread Experience will be at Rialto Square Theatre on Wednesday, May 1. Tickets go on sale Friday, February 23 at 10 AM.
TOAST is the No. 1 Tribute in the world to the 70’s hit band, BREAD!
With a surprising fidelity rarely heard from a live tribute band, their sound is often described as “spot on” to the original recordings. Audiences everywhere rave about closely their live performances sound like the cherished records they listened to back in the day.
“BREAD VIRTUALLY INVENTED soft rock in the early Seventies, and the group’s biggest hits — ‘Make It With You,’ ‘If,’ ‘Baby I’m-a Want You’ and ‘Everything I Own’ — remain staples on lite-rock radio.” – Rolling Stone
Over their career, Bread scored 13 hits on Billboard’s Top 100!! The two surviving members of Bread (David Gates & Robb Royer) are happily retired and enjoying their time with family and the fruits of their musical careers. Enter TOAST – The Ultimate Bread Experience who does everything possible to keep the legacy of Bread alive.
TOAST presents a “feel-good” show that includes all of Bread’s top hits and brings all the memories flooding back quickly which makes their concert truly “rise” to the top as one of the favorite concerts of audiences everywhere!

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