Starved Rock Lodge
2018 Tribute to the Stars Schedule
All Matinees are $34.00 and Evening Performances are $39.00 except where listed.
For tickets call 815-220-7386.
Dueling Pianos –Feb. 5th & 6th , April 16th & 17th Matinees
An experience like no other! Don't miss this wildly entertaining music and comedy dueling piano show. Our interactive musical
comedy experience will have you singing, shouting, dancing and laughing so hard you'll be doubled over.
Matinee $40.
Dean Martin –March 5th & 6th Matinees
Everybody Loves Somebody Sometime… and you’ll love this Tribute to the Stars performance at Starved Rock Lodge. Capturing the
spirit of Dean Martin, Peter Oprisko brings the King of Cool back to life, with his renditions of Dino’s signature songs, style and sense
of humor. Sway to Blue Moon, Baby It’s Cold Outside and Ain’t That a Kick in the Head. Spend the afternoon with us For the
Good Times.
“Simply Patsy Cline” – March 12th & 13th, July 23rd, Sept 12th Matinees
Since 2010, Mary Pfeifer has delivered the sounds of the late great Patsy Cline in her ”Simply Patsy” tribute. Mary has performed
throughout Illinois and neighboring states, and was recently an invited guest to perform Patsy songs onstage in Nashville, TN. From
Patsy’s first recordings in 1955 to her last in 1963, she will bring back memories of your favorite Patsy songs, including those famous
hits like “Crazy” and “Walking after Midnight”, and reveal many facts about the young singer’s life.
The Tenors 3, An Italian Celebration – March 19th & 20th Matinees
The synergy of Richard Gersten, Oscar Menoyo and Luis Galvez will amaze you as this trio of professionally- trained tenors presents
diverse music encompassing Opera, Broadway and the standard Italian favorites infused with a touch of comedy. The Tenors 3 are
great performers; they bring class, humor and music to our Lodge. The buffet features traditional Italian food including Italian
Sausage, Chicken Parmesan, Mostacolli, roasted vegetables pasta salad, garlic bread and an Italian dessert. $37 Matinee.
“Branson Country Legends” Gordy and Debbie April 9th, 10th & 11th
Gordy and Debbie will take you on a musical journey with some of your favorite songs from the past and present, enhanced by a
“state of the art” visual experience that you won’t forget! You’ll enjoy the comedy and humor of Branson’s husband and wife duo
that will have everybody laughing! $37 Matinee
Motown Review – April 23rd, 24th & 25th Matinees
Gregory James, a Milwaukee native, has a soulful and distinct R&B singing style which will mesmerize you as you tap your feet to all
the familiar sounds. Gregory performs old school songs like no one other in the tri-state area. He performs songs by Al Green, Wilson
Pickette, The Four tops, The Temptations, The Manhattans, Marvin Gaye, The Spinners, Stevie Wonder, and many, many more
“Cash, Conway and Brooks- Legends”- Jeff Gordon May 7th & 8th Matinees
The best of Classic Country with hits from decades long gone. Songs and artists that made you fall in love with country music. This
show will highlight hits from Johnny Cash, Conway Twitty, Garth Brooks as well as other country artists. $37 Matinee
“Rock and Roll Review”Jeff Gordon – May 9th & 10th Matinees
Think back to the golden days of Rock and Roll…poodle skirts, going to the drive in, bopping at the sock hop. It’ll be a blast from the
past as Jeff performs Buddy Holly, Roy Orbison, Elvis and many more all time favorites. $37 Matinee
Frank Sinatra –May 21st & 22nd Matinees
Peter Oprisko will delight you with this tribute to the Chairman of the Board! A fresh and unique, ultra-modern salute to Ol’Blue
Eyes! This exciting and memorable celebration showcases Sinatra like never before. Enjoy such hits as: New York New York, The
Way You Look Tonight, My Way, and many more.
A Touch of Kenny and a few friends- June 4th, 5th & 6th Matinees
Dave Karl has been entertaining audiences for years! He looks like Kenny, sounds like Kenny, and his natural speaking voice is
Kenny! He even appeared as Kenny Rogers in the Motion Picture “Queens of Country” released in 2011. If you are a Kenny Rogers
fan this show is for you.
“At Last” – Mary Pfeifer - June 11th & 12th Matinees
Sing along to top female pop, rock and soul hits of the 50’s, 60’s & 70’s and more. From Etta James to Whitney Houston, Mary
Pfeifer takes you through the decades with interesting trivia and tunes you’ll remember. Mary has often been asked if she sings more
than Patsy Cline so, if you loved her as Patsy, it’s your chance to hear the rest.
The Beatles - July 9th, 10th & 11th Matinees
Meet the Beetles is a loving tribute to John, Paul, George, and Ringo. Each band member is a skilled musician as well as a talented
actor/impersonator, paying tribute to his character. Performing the early Beatle hits (such as “I Want to Hold Your Hand” and
“Help”), Meet the Beetles recreates the look, sound, and incredible energy of a live Beatles concert. With the later songs (such as
“Revolution” and “Something”), Meet The Beetles whisks the audience into the psychedelia of the late sixties. $40 Matinee
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"Strolling Down Broadway" with Phil & Amy and Lucie -August 6 , 7 & 8 Matinees
Phil and Amy a Husband and wife team that are known most notably as featured vocalists with the Franz Benteler Royal Strings
Orchestra. The Chicagoland duet duo along with their daughter Lucie, will bring their “Strolling Down Broadway”. Songs to be
highlighted will be “Phantom of the Opera’s” Music of the Night”, and “/Les Mis’s”, “I Dreamed a Dream” These accomplished
vocalists, musicians and recording artists bring Broadway to you!
Nashville Connection -Dave and Daphne –August 13th, 14th & 15th Matinees
Country music at its finest! Dave and Daphne, a Nashville duo perform a high-energy show with Classic Country music roots!!
Dave is well known for his 10 years on the road as Barbara Mandrell's lead guitarist. Daphne was Southern Gospel Music's Female
Vocalist of the Year, having spent many years with the Bill Gaither Southern Gospel Music Conventions. When she sings country
music, she's best described as a cross between Shania Twain and Patsy Cline. Together, they bring Country Legend favorites, Loretta
Lynn, Willie Nelson, Patsy Cline and so many more, to create an afternoon of Nashville Fun!! $37 Matinee.
Elvis August 20th & 21st, October 1st & 2nd Matinees
Micheal St. Angel will be at Starved Rock Lodge as “The King of Rock and Roll” takes the stage. You can rock to the hits that made
Elvis famous such as Jailhouse Rock, Hounddog, Love Me Tender and many more. Keep the spirit of Rockin and Rollin alive!
The Kramers - September 17th & 18th
The Kramers are a national and international gospel music family group from the Peoria IL Area. D. Scott Kramer, Rachel West
Kramer and Maria Kramer Wolfe are recording artists with Electric Station Records. There will be vocals, guitar, keyboards, ukulele
and a mandolin. Classic Gospel and Timeless Hymms
WWII Radio Show – November 11th Evening, November 12th, 13th & 14th
Featuring favorites such as “Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy,” “In the Mood”, and Don’t Sit Under the Apple Tree”, our costumed and
piano-accompanied trio reenact a 1940’s radio hour that is perfect for all ages! While answering musical requests from soldiers and
loved ones during wartime, the group will entertain the “studio audience” with Andrews Sisters-style tunes and choreography, Abbott
and Costello comedy sketches, and a touching tribute to Veterans of the United States Armed Forces. Matinees $34, Evening $39
Broadway and Christmas – December 3rd, 4th & 5th
Celebrate the joy of Christmas with us at Starved Rock Lodge while listening to the sounds of Broadway and Christmas with Phil and
Amy. A husband and wife team that are known most notably as featured vocalists with Franz Benteler Royal Strings Orchestra. This
Chicagoland duo will get you into the Christmas spirit with their unique duets and solos. Both are accomplished vocalists, musicians
and recording artists with a special love for the finest selections of show tunes, classics and memory lane favorites.
Kenny and Dolly Christmas – December 10th, 11th & 12th
For this first time show we have paired Dave Karl (Kenny Rogers) & Wendy Engler (Dolly Parton) for all of the top songs ,
mannerisms and humor of the real Kenny and Dolly. This tribute has it all, the best of Kenny, Dolly and of course many of their
famous duets. There will be the perfect mix of Christmas music sprinkled in this show. For this Christmas show only we will have a
special Christmas buffet featuring Split Cornish hens, Roast Beef, and figgy pudding along with bread, potatoes, vegetables and
salads. $40 Matinee
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