World Ballet Company – one of the country’s leading touring ballet companies – has announced its new production. The company presents the world premiere of its latest ballet, “The Great Gatsby” – a Broadway-style take on the iconic story. It will tour to more than 140 cities across the United States from February 6 – November 24.

“World Ballet Company prides itself on making ballet accessible and producing Broadway-style ballets. This year, we’re doing that with one of the most important stories of the 20th-century literature classic,” said producer Gulya Hartwick, who founded the company with Sasha Gorskaya. “From ballet-lovers to the ballet-curious, we welcome audiences in Joliet to experience this incredible production firsthand with some of the best dancers on stage today.”

The dazzling new show adapts the F. Scott Fitzgerald novel of ill-fated love and American Dream to ballet form, taking audiences back in time to the lavish decadence of the Roaring Twenties. The production features an all-star creative team, including sensual choreography from Ilya Zhivoy performed to an original, lively jazz score from Anna Drubich, sumptuous sets by Sergei Novikov, video projection by Mikki Kunntu and glamorous costumes by Sonya Vartanyan that capture the allure of the Jazz Age.

According to audience surveys, more than 60 percent of World Ballet Company audiences experience ballet for the first time with these productions, which is crucial to the company’s mission.

“We created the World Ballet Company because we believe there are audiences for ballet in cities across the country,” said Gorskaya. “We are thrilled that audiences have responded so enthusiastically to the chance to see ballet in their hometown theaters.”

The Great Gatsby Ballet will take place at 7:00 pm, Tuesday, October 4 at the Rialto Square Theatre, located at 102 N Chicago St, Joliet, IL 60432.

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Classic Seger is bringing the legendary sounds of Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band to The Rialto Square Theatre on Thursday, Oct 2nd at 7:30 PM

Part of the band’s Travelin’ Man 2025 World Tour.

Thrilling audiences across the globe, Classic Seger brings the energy, excitement, and raw power of a vintage Bob Seger concert to the stage, leaving fans singing, dancing, and screaming for more! Performing masterful renditions of Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet Band’s Greatest Hits featuring songs like Night Moves, Turn the Page, Against the Wind, Old Time Rock & Roll, Hollywood Nights along with deep cuts that will satisfy the most die-hard Bob Seger fan.
Guaranteed to be a Rock & Roll show you will never forget!

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Celtic Thunder Announces New Show: An Intimate Evening with Celtic Thunder

A Celebration of Their Greatest Songs and a Reunion with Old Friends

Fans of the internationally renowned Irish music phenomenon, Celtic Thunder, are in for a special treat as the group announces their brand-new show, An Intimate Evening with Celtic Thunder. This unique production will bring audiences a heartfelt celebration of the group’s most beloved songs while reuniting past and present members for an unforgettable evening of music, memories, and camaraderie.

An Intimate Evening with Celtic Thunder is more than just a concert—it’s a journey through the group’s incredible legacy. Featuring a carefully curated setlist of their greatest hits, this show will showcase the powerful harmonies, soaring ballads, and electrifying performances that have made Celtic Thunder a household name. From classic Irish folk songs to contemporary favorites, audiences can expect to hear the anthems that have defined Celtic Thunder’s illustrious career.

What makes this show even more special is the reunion of familiar faces. Over the years, Celtic Thunder has been home to some of the finest vocalists in the world, and An Intimate Evening with Celtic Thunder will see Emmet, Damian, Neil and Ronan perform some of Celtic Thunder’s greatest songs and welcome some old friends along the way. Longtime fans will be thrilled to see their favorite voices come together, blending their talents in an atmosphere of warmth and nostalgia.

“We wanted to create something truly special for our fans, something that feels personal and celebratory,” says Damian McGinty, longtime Celtic Thunder Principal. “This show is about reconnecting—with the music, with each other, and with the people who have supported us throughout the years. It’s a chance to relive the magic of Celtic Thunder in a more intimate way, and we couldn’t be more excited to share this experience with our audience.”

Since its inception, Celtic Thunder has captivated global audiences with its stunning performances and rich musical heritage. Known for their dynamic stage presence and ability to blend traditional Irish music with contemporary sounds, the group has sold millions of albums and performed on some of the world’s most prestigious stages.

Tickets for An Intimate Evening with Celtic Thunder will be available on Friday, March 21st, and fans are encouraged to secure their seats early for this once-in-a-lifetime experience. For tour dates and ticket information, visit www.celticthunder.com

About Celtic Thunder

Formed in Dublin in 2007, Celtic Thunder is a multi-dimensional musical and theatrical ensemble celebrated worldwide for their emotionally powerful performances and state-of-the-art productions. Billboard Magazine has named them the Top World Album Artist five times, and their albums consistently rank in the World Album Top 10.

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STAYIN’ ALIVE offers to their audiences the songs and sights of a full Bee Gees playlist, singing blockbusters such as “Night Fever”, “Jive Talkin’”, “How Deep Is Your Love”, “You Should Be Dancing”, “Nights on Broadway” and “Stayin’ Alive”. In addition, they perform softer poetic ballads such as “I Started a Joke”, “Massachusetts”, “Fanny Be Tender”, “Words” and “To Love Somebody” among other great hits.
STAYIN’ ALIVE is the largest and most definitive production of its kind, offering big screen video clips, photos and dazzling imagery. STAYIN’ ALIVE has played intimate settings as a six-piece band and huge venues with a 62-piece orchestra. STAYIN’ ALIVE is the quintessential tribute band to the Bee Gees, capturing the excitement of live performance and the tender subtleties of the human voice!

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His new show celebrates the 50th anniversary of The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway, and Steve Hackett includes a selection of highlights from this iconic Genesis album.

Steve Hackett’s timeless guitar work was woven throughout the classic Genesis albums of the ’70s. In recent years, he and his world-class band have brought several of these albums back to concert halls to great acclaim. Many fans also asked for more of The Lamb’s songs to be included. What better way to celebrate the half-century of this remarkable album than to include a selection of Lamb Highlights alongside some of Hackett’s best solos and the essential Genesis Greats.

Accompanying Steve for these dates will be long-standing musicians Roger King (keyboards), Nad Sylvan (vocals), Jonas Reingold (bass, backing vocals), Rob Townsend (saxophone, flutes, additional keyboards) and for this North American tour, Nick D’Virgilio on drums.

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The Illinois Rock & Roll Museum Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony originally scheduled for Sunday, March 30th at the Rialto Square Theatre in Joliet, IL has been rescheduled to Sunday, September 14th at 5:00 PM. All tickets for the original performance will be honored for the new date. If patrons are unable to attend the new date, they should reach out to the original point of purchase for a refund before March 28th. If tickets were purchased at the Rialto Box Office or for any other inquiries, contact the Box Office using the information below.

Rialto Box Office
Hours: M – F, Noon to 4:30 PM
Email: boxoffice@rialtosquare.com
Phone:815-726-6600

To purchase tickets, visit: www.rialtosquare.com/shows

The Illinois Rock & Roll Museum on Route 66 has rescheduled its annual Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony to Sunday, September 14th at 5:00 pm at the Rialto Square Theatre in downtown Joliet. The new date will combine both the 2024 and 2025 inductions as voted by the museum’s Charter Members.

“From Rock to Blues to Country, Heavy Metal, and more, it will be the largest group of Illinois-based singers, songwriters, and scheduled live performers on the Rialto’s stage in the history of the theatre,” said Ron Romero, museum Founder and CEO. “WGN Radio’s Bob Sirott will return as Master of Ceremonies and additional live performances are being added to the event every week.”

Confirmed 2024 Hall of Fame inductees scheduled to perform live include Grammy Award-winner singer/songwriter Richard Marx, Grammy-nominated heavy metal band Disturbed, Award-winning Country singer Suzy Bogguss, 3-time Grammy-nominated Chicago Blues legend Billy Branch with a live tribute to the revolutionary Chicago Blues musician/singer/songwriter Little Walter and the award-winning Marshall Thompson & The Chi-Lites. Iconic Chicagoland folk singer Bonnie Koloc and dynamic actor/singer/stage performer Skip Griparis will perform a live tribute to the late Steve Goodman. A special, surprise guest will lead the audience in singing Goodman’s “Go Cubs, Go!”

The evening will also feature Columbia College Chicago’s live musical/dance tribute to “Grease”, one of the world’s most successful movie musicals of all time based on the book, play, and songs written by Chicago-born songwriter Jim Jacobs and the late Warren Casey. Jacobs established a Musical Theatre Scholarship at the college and is scheduled to appear and accept his Hall of Fame Induction.

For more information, visit www.RoadToRock.org

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