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"Riverdance"
Oriental Theatre, Chicago
Saturday, March 17, 2012
Experience the original! Now in its 17th year, the internationally
acclaimed celebration of Irish music, song and dance is coming to
Chicago for one week only!
Cost is $135 per person, this includes your ticket to the show, transporation and
time for lunch and dinner on Michigan Ave. or the Loop.
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"Showboat"
Lyric Opera, Chicago
Saturday, March 17, 2012
“Ol’ Man River”...“Make Believe”...
"You Are Love”...“Bill”...
“Can’t Help Lovin’ Dat Man”...
Music by Jerome Kern
Book and Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
Based on the novel Show Boat by Edna Ferber
This spectacular new production showcases the choral and orchestral forces of our world-renowned group to present Show Boat in all its glory!
Created in 1927, this seminal masterpiece gave American musical theater and opera a new voice — one with powerful subject matter,
astonishing musical variety and an unmistakably American atmosphere. Moving from 1890s Mississippi to Chicago to “Roaring 20s”
Broadway, Show Boat follows the lives of a company of theater folk — deeply involving us in their triumphs and sorrows, while illuminating
the racial and social changes that were shaping the country. You’ll love every character: Julie, Joe, Queenie…and especially Magnolia and Ravenal. She’s
an aspiring young actress; he’s an irresistible, gambling cad who leaves her when his luck runs out. But Magnolia moves on with her life — eventually
becoming a major star. Unforgettable songs, dazzling choreography, and an epic story that moves us with its humanity.
Cost is $130 per person, includes ticket to the show and transportation.
Schedule of Our Day in Chicago:
2:30 pm Depart Highcrest Centre
3:45 Drop off @ Rush & Superior - Michigan Ave.
4:00 Drop off @ the Loop - Macys
6:00 Pick up @ Rush & Superior
6:15 Drop off @ Madison & Wacker - Lyric Opera (30 min. lecture before the opera begins)
10:45 Pick up after the opera @ Madison & Wacker
1:00 am Arrive in Rockford
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THE NIGHT ROCK 'N' ROLL CAME ALIVE...
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"Million Dollar Quartet" 4th Smash Year!
Apollo Theatre, Chicago
Wednesday, March 28 and Saturday, April 28, 2012
On December 4, 1956, an auspicious twist of fate brought together Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, and Elvis Presley. Million Dollar Quartet,
the musical inspired by this famed 1956 recording session that brought together four of the most legendary figures in the history of music. Featuring a treasure trove of
the greatest rock, rockabilly, gospel, R&B and country standards of the 1950s, "Blue Suede Shoes," "Fever," "Sixteen Tons," "Who Do You Love!," "Great Balls of Fire," and
"Whole Lotta’ Shakin’ Goin’ On,"Million Dollar Quartet captures the infectious spirit, freewheeling excitement and thrilling sounds of a singular moment when four of
popular music’s most extraordinary talents, all in their creative prime, came together for a night that would raise the roof. We have taken many bus loads of guests over the
past two years - everyone gives this show a six star out of five star review... Don't miss the fun!
Cost is $85 for the Wednesday and $95 per person for the Saturday. Depart the Highcrest Centre parking lot at 9:00 am on Wednesday with time on Michigan Ave. before
the 2:00 pm show. Depart the parking lot at 12:00 noon on the Saturday date with time on Michigan Ave. before the 5:00 pm show. Call or email for details and reservations.
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Burn the Floor
Paramount Theatre, Aurora
Saturday, April 21, 2012
Tango, Waltz, Foxtrot, Quick Step Cha-Cha and more! This show is Four-alarm sizzle! Athletic, sensual and rocket-fueled.
The charismatic cast is polished to a high sheen! If you like Dancing with the Stars, you'll LOVE Burn the Floor! This utterly
theatrical dance extravaganza with lavish costumes is Ballroom reinvented! Experience the hottest dance show ever as
talented dancers demonstrate their love and passion for their art. Don't miss this electrifying show!
Cost is $85 per person, this includes ticket to the show and tranportation.
We will enjoy time for lunch and shopping in the quaint town of Geneva before the show.
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Cats
Cadillac Palace Theatre, Chicago
Saturday, May 5, 2012
The One. The Only. The Original.
The show that revolutionized musical theatre is coming to Chicago for one week only!
In October of 1991 CATS became the longest continuously touring show in American theatre history. Five continents, 26 countries,
over eight and a half million audience members and almost 30 years later, CATS is still America’s most loved family musical.
This show features 20 of Andrew Lloyd Webber's timeless melodies, including the hit song "Memory." Create your special ‘memory’ one more time!
Cost is $125 per person, includes ticket for the show and transportation with time for lunch and dinner on Michigan Ave. or the Loop.
Our Trip Schedule is as follows:
9:00 am Depart the Highcrest Centre parking lot
10:45 Drop off on Michigan Ave.
11:00 Drop off in the Loop
1:15 pm Pick up at Michigan Ave. to leave for the 2:00 matinee at the Cadillac Palace Theatre
2:00 Show begins
5:00 Pick up at theatre and begin dinner drop offs
7:00 Pick up at Restaurants
9:00 Arrive back in Rockford
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Jersey Boys - The Story of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons
is Working It’s Way Back to the Bank of America Theatre in Chicago!
The story of how four blue-collar kids became one of the greatest successes in pop music history. The show features
their hit songs “Sherry,” “Oh What a Night” and “Can’t Take My Eyes Off Of You,,” to name a just a few!
Our trip dates are as follows...
Wed., May 16 (Orchestra Seats) $140 and May 30 (Mezzazine Seats) $130 per person
Sat., May 5 (Orchestra Seats) $150 per person and June 2 (Mezzazine Seats) $140 per person
Cost includes your ticket for the show and transportation. We depart the Highcrest Centre parking lot at 9:00 am
with time on Michigan Ave. or the Loop for lunch, the show begins at 2:00 pm... on Wednesdays we depart Chicago
and get back to Rockford about 7:00 pm... on Saturdays instead of leaving Chicago we do restaurant drop offs and
pick ups for dinner... you select a restaurant from our list, make reservations and we get you there for dinner...
we get back to Rockford about 9:00 pm.
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Winner of 9 Tony Awards including Best Musical arrives at the Bank of America Theatre, Chicago
in December of 2012!
From Trey Parker and Matt Stone, four-time Emmy Award-winning creators of "South Park," and
Tony Award-winner Robert Lopex, co-creator of the musical Avenue Q, comes THE BOOK OF MORMON,
a new Broadway musical describes as "The Best Musical of This Century." Contains explicit language.
We have booked the following dates:
Wednesday, January 30 and February 20, 2013 and
Saturday, February 23, 2013.
Cost is $165 for the Wednesday dates and $175 per person for the Saturday date.
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