1. COMFORT BY CANDLELIGHT. AN EVENING WITH KATHY TROCCOLI • April 27 • 7pm • Naperville Kathy’s numerous accolades include 24 recordings, 18 number-one radio hits, 19 Dove Award nominations, 2 Dove Awards, and 3 Grammy nominations. In addition to her success in Christian music she has made quite an impact in the mainstream arena as well, scoring a #1 hit with Everything Changes as well as a top 10 single with the iconic Beach Boys, entitled I Can Hear Music. iTickets.com/KathyTroccoliSt. Raphael Catholic Church, 1215 Modaff Rd, Naperville
2. SOUTH PACIFIC • April 5-June 17 • Drury Lane More timely than ever, this Rodgers & Hammerstein landmark musical proves that even the backdrop of a tropical paradise cannot shelter its residents from the prejudices of World War II. South Pacific is the winner of the 1950 Pulitzer Prize for Drama and ten Tony Awards including Best Musical. www.drurylane.com
3. PLAN A MINI-GETAWAY TO ST. CHARLES Pheasant Run Invites You & Your Family to Stay & Play Looking for something fun to do? This is the perfect place to have some fun! Here’s what one family had to say: “This resort was offered everything I wanted and more. The staff was beyond friendly, the service was impeccable, our room was great, the food was delicious at every restaurant, and there were SO MANY activities for my kids that they were never bored. We loved swimming in the pools, watching the variety of shows they offered, and even making s’mores by the fire pit. I give this place an 11/10, we will definitely be back!” Pheasant Run Resort, 4051 E Main Street, St Charles, www.pheasantrun.com, (630) 584-6300
4. AN EVENING OF LUTHER VANDROSS WITH RUBEN STUDDARD April 20 • Arcada Theater, St Charles His smooth voice has earned him accolades and the nickname “The Velvet Teddy Bear” (from Gladys Knight, no less). Enjoy this special evening as Ruben sings a selection of Luther Vandross songs including some of the late R & B artist’s greatest hits such as “A House is not a Home,” “Superstar,” and “Here and Now.” www.arcadalive.com
5. SHEN YUN: TAKE AN ENLIGHTENING JOURNEY THROUGH 5,000 YEARS All New Program with Live Orchestra at Paramount Theatre, Aurora • Apr 5-8 SHEN YUN’S unique artistic vision expands theatrical experience into a multi-dimensional, inspiring journey through one of humanity’s greatest treasures—the five millennia of traditional Chinese culture. www.shenyun.com www.paramountaurora.com/events/shen-yun-2018/
