TOAST- The Best of Bread

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 BEST of BREAD who does everything possible to keep the legacy of Bread alive.

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.

TOAST will take you on a journey back in time, engaging a spectrum of emotions; from the tender moments that tug on the heartstrings to the upbeat classics that compel you to jump out of your seat and dance. And when combined with truly timeless music, this concert will “rise” to the top as one of your absolute favorite concerts of all time!

Tickets general on sale starts Friday, October 2nd at 10AM local. Tickets are available online at: https://rialtosquare.com/

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Joliet Symphony Orchestra

The Joliet Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Dr. Sean Paul Mills, Artistic Director, & Conductor, and Director of Orchestral Activities at the University of St. Francis, will fill the Rialto with the sounds of the holiday season. The afternoon will feature a selection of orchestral music, audience sing-alongs, and a special reading of Twas The Night Before Christmas accompanied by the orchestra. Guests who purchase the cocktail hour experience can enjoy food and refreshments beginning at 2 p.m. before the 3:00 p.m. performance.

Cocktail hour tickets are $60 per person and include admission to the performance. Guests who wish to attend the performance without the cocktail hour can purchase show-only tickets for $20. Children ages 12 and under are $5. Cocktail hour guests will receive a wristband and have access to a designated section of the theatre, while show-only seating will be general admission.

This event is proudly sponsored by Rendel’s.

Tickets general on sale starts Friday, September 25th at 12PM local. Tickets are available online at: https://rialtosquare.com/

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Merry Little Soiree

Tickets: $75
Soiree Tickets must be purchased at the box office. They are not available online.

This year’s Merry Little Soiree brings a new holiday experience to the Rialto! Enjoy a swanky Christmas party with Tina Jenkins Crawley, a member of Maggie Speaks, accompanied by a trio performing your favorite Christmas music. Your evening will include a holiday buffet, along with a bottle of wine from local winery Bishops Hill, served at your table for
two in the beautiful Esplanade. Throughout the evening, Tina and her trio will fill the space with festive holiday music, creating the perfect setting for a night of Christmas cheer.

Please enter at 15 E. Van Buren St. Reservations are required. Holiday or Business Casual dress code. Cash bar is available. Tickets are available at the Box Office only and must be purchased in pairs. Reserve red or white wine for your table, ordered with ticket purchase.

Tickets general on sale starts Friday, September 25th at 12PM local. Soiree Tickets must be purchased at the box office. They are not available online.

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MANIA: The ABBA Tribute

Take a chance on MANIA… and you won’t be disappointed!

The world’s number one touring ABBA tribute is coming back to the Rialto Square Theatre on February 26 as part of their highly anticipated 2027 tour! Since forming in 1999, MANIA has been selling out theatres and concert halls worldwide, bringing the magic of ABBA to fans everywhere.

In 2024, the iconic Swedish pop group celebrated the 50th anniversary of their breakthrough hit single, “Waterloo,” and MANIA is excited to continue sharing the joy of this monumental milestone with audiences in 2027!

Mania: The ABBA Tribute has toured every continent and played over 3,000 live concerts in more than 35 countries. Recent highlights include a triumphant return to London’s West End for a month-long run at the iconic Shaftesbury Theatre in May 2021 and a 100-date sell-out USA National tour in 2023/2024. As MANIA embarks on its 2027 tour, the
show continues its mission to bring the timeless music of ABBA to millions of fans, both old and new.

Featuring an extraordinary cast of talented musicians and performers, Mania: The ABBA Tribute delivers an authentic and unforgettable tribute to the legendary Swedish band that has captured the hearts of fans for generations.

The upcoming tour promises to be an unforgettable experience for fans of ABBA and music lovers alike. If you’re looking for an excuse to party, reminisce, or simply enjoy some of the best music ever made, then call the box office at 815-726-600 or visit rialtosquare.com to secure your tickets today.

“Beware of imitations…this is the real musical tribute!” – Polly Graham, Sunday Mirror

Tickets general on sale starts Friday, September 18th at 10AM local. Tickets are available online at: https://rialtosquare.com/

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Three Dog Night

Legendary band, Three Dog Night, now in its 6th decade, claims some of the most astonishing statistics in popular music. In the years 1969 through 1974, no other group achieved more top 10 hits, moved more records, or sold more concert tickets than Three Dog Night.

Three Dog Night hits weave through the fabric of pop culture today, whether on the radio where they are heard day in and day out, in TV commercials or in major motion pictures — songs like “Mama Told Me (Not To Come)”, “Joy to the World”, “Black and White”, “Shambala” and “One” serve to heighten our emotions and crystallize Three Dog Night’s
continuing popularity.

Boasting chart and sales records that remain virtually unmatched in popular music, Three Dog Night had 21 consecutive Top 40 hits, including 3 #1 singles, 11 Top 10’s, 18 straight Top 20’s, 7 million-selling singles and 12 straight RIAA Certified Gold LPs. The hits appeared on best selling charts in all genres (pop, rock and country). Its records continue to
sell around the world, reaching beyond the borders of the U.S. into Japan, Canada, Holland, England, Germany, Spain and elsewhere. Tens of millions of Three Dog Night records have been sold through the years.

Tickets general on sale starts Friday, September 18th at 10AM local. Tickets are available online at: https://rialtosquare.com/

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Icons & Idols

Icons & Idols stars Grammy Award winners and American Music Award winners All-4-One; two-time Grammy Award winner Sheena Easton; American Idol winner and Grammy Award nominee Ruben Studdard; and renowned international jazz vocalist Lindsey Webster.

Icons & Idols will feature both your holiday favorites plus a selection of each Artist’s biggest hits. All-4-One’s hits include “I Swear”, “So Much In Love”, and “I Can Love You Like That”. Sheena Easton’s hits include “Morning Train : 9 to 5”, “We’ve Got Tonight” ft. Kenny Rogers, “Sugar Walls, “The Lover in Me”, “What Comes Naturally”, “Modern Girl”, “Telefone”, “Strut”, “U Got The Look” ft. Prince, “The Arms of Orion” ft. Prince, and “For Your Eyes Only” from James Bond. Ruben Studdard’s hits include “Superstar”, “Sorry 2004”, “I Need An Angel”, “Change Me”, and “Flying Without Wings”.

Tickets general on sale starts Friday, September 11th at 10AM local. Tickets are available online at: https://rialtosquare.com/

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